Understated is Overrated.
Sometimes it’s fun to go a little over the top and just be extravagant. At times like this, I love to add bold metallic touches (preferably in gold!) to both my apartment and my wardrobe.


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.