“What I wish I knew when I was younger.” Winter’s most anticipated books. The rise of dinner parties and “forced fun.” The best places to eat in 2026. A few good home tours to ogle. How to feel less lonely over the holidays. The viral beauty products that took over TikTok. Is there a right order for applying makeup? A super organized way to outfit plan.
’ve come to accept that my style really hits its stride once the temperature drops. Cold weather gives me an excuse to layer, accessorize, and pull out pieces that actually do something. Watching Grace settle into her winter wardrobe has only encouraged me to reach for things that feel a little more elevated, a little more structured, and honestly a little more grown. Summer is when I dress younger and lean into whatever trend my generation is cycling through, so it always makes me laugh to see how dramatically my style shifts with the seasons. Maybe it’s the fresh perspective that comes with turning 28 or maybe I’m finally figuring out which pieces feel the most like me. Either way, winter is winning.
This time of year, I am all about jewel tones. Ideally, in luxe fabrics like silk, satin, and velvet. Emerald, navy, burgundy, mustard yellow. I feel like every influencer has these La Ligne pants, and that is for good reason; they are the very best. Super comfy, leg lengthening, beautifully made! Also, the fabric is light enough to drape but substantial enough not to show any lumps and bumps (a must for me).
How to manifest better friendships this year. The NY Times’ list of best thrillers and Time’s list of the year’s best books. Why you should stay at The Waldorf Astoria this year. Mastering the holiday work party outfit. Great news for Hunger Games fans. Tartan! Argyle! Lisa Jewell’s thrillers ranked. Where to go in March. The best airport lounges in the US. A soup I’m dying to make, the best recipes of 2025, and so much more.
Carly (The Stripe’s Creative Projects Manager) has an incredible knack for sourcing gorgeous, well-priced items for the home. After ten editions of Amazon Home Finds, we’ve decided to shift to share some vintage and small business finds. I continue to be blown away by her discoveries. If you missed it, you can read volumes one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, and nine right this way! I am a broken record, but once again, I want everything! The marbled platter? OMG those colors! The Danish ice bucket? Coolest.
The Stripe is a lifestyle blog for the stylish bookworm. Since its first post in 2010, it has aimed to be a daily source of inspiration for the modern woman. Written by Grace Atwood, The Stripe aims to leave you feeling like you just had coffee with a great girlfriend: savvier, more confident, and always learning something new.
