Hi all! I’m going to be taking a little blog vacation this week, in order to assess my blog and decide if I want to take it a different direction. There have been a lot of changes in my life recently, and I want to make sure that The Style Safari is always the best representation of myself, my style, and my life. I’m hoping that stepping away for a week will give me a fresh perspective- and any advice you can all give would be very appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support!

Supplies:

1. Simple frame, at least 11″ x 17″

2. Filler paper

3. Scissors (not pictured)

{and yes, I really do keep limes in bowls around my house!}

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A New York newbie, I haven’t explored much beyond the Manhattan boundaries of the East and Hudson rivers, but a good friend recently dragged me out to Long Island City for dinner. I loved walking along the river front, taking in views of the Manhattan skyline, and exploring the new New York frontier, where hopefully I’ll be spending more time in the future!

Jacket: Madewell (on sale!). Shirt: JoeFresh. Dress worn as skirt: H&M. Shoes: Gap. Sunnies: Karen Walker. Necklace: Homemade.

Thanks to Kristin for taking the pics!

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{Herringbone Peplum Top $83}

{Soft Check Shirt $58}

{Black and White Dress $107}

{Jacquard crop trousers $66}

{Metallic Skater Dress $109}

{Sheer Print Blouse $75}

{Animal Print Dress $79}

{Aztec Enamel Earrings $13}

{Cap-Toe Heels $74.57}

{Metallic Booties $124}

{Sunglasses $19.88}

What pieces are you excited to buy for fall?

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Yesterday afternoon I went to Bergdorf Goodman for High Tea with my friend Angie. Dressing up like a lady who lunches and parading around BG was something I’ve wanted to do since I moved to NYC, and I was lucky that Angie indulged my silly wish. We even rented dresses from Rent the Runway for the occasion, and I picked this tribal print maxi dress from Tibi. I am absolutely obsessed with the design and wearability of this dress, and even more obsessed with the fact that I could wear it all weekend for a fraction of the cost. Overall, I would recommend both Rent the Runway’s services and BG’s amazing High Tea offering, both of which provided helped me to have the perfect Sunday afternoon!

Dress: Tibi via Rent the Runway. Jacket: Zara. Bag: Clutch: Nordstrom old. Jewelry: Banana Republic, Forever21, souvenirs from India, soho street vendor, DIY.

Pictures c/o Angie

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These days, every time I see a piece of jewelry I like, my first instinct is to see how I can make it myself. This bracelet from Kenneth Jay Lane was an instant inspiration, and I knew I could find an easy way to replicate it. The trickiest part is finding rhinestone beads to your liking, after that, the whole project takes less than an hour!

Supplies:

1. Strip of Aluminum or Copper (mine is from here but you can go to any craft/art store)

2. Strong Shears

3. Wire Cutters

4. 2-3 Yards gold ribbon

5. E6000 Glue

6. Ruler

7. Bottle, rolling pin, or anything else round

8. 2 rhinestone beads. Vintage would be fantastic, but these are from M&J

I’ve worn it every day since I made it. What do you think?

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I have to admit that I have had this sheer, pleated hi-low top for almost a year and I never wore it. Although it has a ton of interest, it somehow never worked with the skinny jean outfits I planned. Finally it felt right with a simple miniskirt- the voluminous silhouette pairs back well to a little skin!

Skirt: Zara, old. Top: H&M, clearly old. Shoes: H&M ($35!). Bag: J.Crew (other colors here). Jewelry: Soho street vendor, H&M, Stefanie Marie Designs

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{The dipped paint bowls from Wind and Willow Home make serving any dish stylish and whimsical}

{The beautiful mix of materials at Lily Dawson Designs}

{The delicious pillow offering at PopOColor suggests ikats, suzanis, and chinoiserie prints to spice up your space}

{Anyone would love a gift from Sweet Sally’s Soaps, who offers organic lotions, soaps and scrubs for pampering}

{The hypnotizing and gorgeous watercolors from Jessica Illustration}

Those are most favorite Etsy finds so far! Be sure to check them out, as well as my Etsy shop as well, Stefanie Marie Designs!

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Hot weather makes it so hard to dress appropriately. When you’re outside, you want to wear as little as possible, when you’re inside, you need a cover-up to keep you from freezing in the air conditioning. A light blouse over a summer dress is my solution to the problem, and I chose semi-clashing jewel tones to brighten up my look!

Shirt: Joe Fresh (seen here). Dress: H&M (old). Shoes: Gap (old). Brooch: See DIY here. Necklace: Banana Republic. Hat: Forever21

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Supplies:

1. Nailpolish bottles

2. Spray Paint

I love using them as a simple way to decorate the bathroom!

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