Last year in Harbor Island, my chic friend Jackie was wearing this gorgeous Fanm Mon dress. It stopped me in my tracks. I had to have it, so I copied her–a year later! I have to say, had I seen it on the website, I would have passed by it . . . I think it looks so much better without the belt, which is how Jackie styled hers.
In today’s edition of “Things Grace bought because of an Instagram advertisement” (this isn’t a real column, but maybe it should be), we have Cyklar. Ads for this glycolic acid body spray were following me around everywhere, promising to give me “dolphin skin.” But do I really want dolphin skin??
A stunning round-up of vintage finds from around the web. Carly has such an amazing eye. I’m especially drawn to this cat-shaped piggy bank and green resin mirror.
On the “leaning out” of corporate America trend. Book and bag pairings. A dramatic kitchen makeover and a gorgeous Gilded Age townhome. Jelly blush and the best time to shower. And loads more links galore.
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.
