Oak Essentials is a brand I tried this year, and have completely fallen in love with. It started with the body oil. I think I received it in a gift bag; I don’t even remember. From there, it blossomed into the bath soak. Now, I’ve tried pretty much all of the brand’s body products and truly: each one is better than the next!
I love a really graphic motif. We talked about that earlier this summer with a round-up or colorful graphic motifs. For fall, I’ve been seeing all of these gorgeous, more linear prints (including this Misa dress, which stopped me in my tracks!). That inspired me to pull together today’s roundup.
If you’ve been reading here for any length of time, you know that I am a total homebody at heart. Sure, I travel a lot, and have events and things I need to attend for work, but nothing is better than being at home. I’ve worked really hard to make my space feel cozy, thoughtful, and curated. One of my favorite ways to add a bit of personality to a room is through a good gallery wall. Especially when there’s a big, blank wall staring back at you! When I moved into my house a few years ago, I just knew that the larger wall opposite my dining table would be the perfect place to create one.
How to turn anxiety into adventure. How Taylor Swift convinced us that she’s relatable. Is partying dead, or are you just old? The rise of “calmcations.” The best back-to-school books. Jenna Lyons’ best purchases. How much protein do you really need? The best non-fiction reads of the year so far. New novels coming out this month…
Today, we unveil a new column: Carly’s Cut! Carly has fantastic taste and I’m so excited to have her share more here as opposed to just behind the scenes. This will be her (monthly?) column, where she shares what she’s shopping for, watching and reading, saving to Pinterest, and eating. You know, the most important things! Needless to say, we are both loving everything Rachel Comey right now, and I am dying to make those carnitas tacos! I will say that I’ll be skipping that movie!
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.
