Great style does not have to mean spending tons of money, which is why it’s so important to me to highlight shopping finds in a range of price points. One thing you may not know is that I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day! It’s packed with fantastic finds at accessible prices. Right now, a few personal highlights are . . .
I shared a boozy apple cider recipe early ten (!!) years ago, but that one was made with bourbon (or whiskey). Very tasty, but also very strong. What if you want something a little lower ABV? That’s where this spritz comes in. I know you might wonder, does apple cider go with Aperol? Trust me! It works. The combination is suprisingly great. You have the citrusy bitterness of Aperol and sweet, spicy fresh cider. A bright and bubbly start with a warm apple-cinnamon finish. Perfect for fall sipping. This is my ideal transitional cocktail: refreshing enough for early fall, but with delicious fall flavors.
Murder books to read, an honest review of the Lyma laser, best-seller predictions from the fashion world, a Brussels Sprouts pasta that looks absolutely insane, the rise of scream clubs, “book compatibility” as the new love language, and so much more!
This month’s wish list is dark and moody, and I could not love that more. It’s finally cooling down (just enough) in Charleston to wear fall clothes and I’m just so excited to wear deeper hues, leathers and suedes, animal print, chocolate brown, with pops of chartreuse. That is all reflected here. Some of these things, I admittedly have. I ordered this lace-trimmed top and matching satin mini the second they hit Moda. I purchased these satin mules for a special event. I will warn you, they are incredibly beautiful in person, but not at all comfortable.
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.
