The Stripe

A chic blog for fashionable readers. Launched in 2010, this platform strives to be a daily inspiration for today's woman. It covers a variety of topics, including personal fashion, DIY ideas, top beauty finds, book recommendations, travel tips, wellness advice, and much more. Our goal is to make you feel as if you just enjoyed a coffee chat with your closest friend—empowered, self-assured, and with fresh insights to take away.

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Vintage Home Finds, Vol. 4

1 week ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

Carly has an incredible knack for sourcing gorgeous, well-priced items for the home. After ten editions of Amazon Home Finds, we’ve decided to shift to share some vintage and small business finds. I continue to be blown away by her discoveries. If you missed it, you can read volumes one, two, and three right this way!This month’s post is a treasure trove! I don’t know what I want more: this bejeweled gemstone bowl? This rattan table lamp? A fish statue for my bookshelves? Wow. I love it all.
Early Summer Wedding Guest Edit

2 weeks ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

This edit makes me happy because it is so fun and tropical. We do a wedding guest/special event edit every few months, which is always a big reader request. I am at the age of having very few weddings (there are far more divorce parties than weddings for me, these days!) to attend, but Charleston’s events scene means lots of garden parties and fancy fundraisers, so I still have lots of reason to get dressed up. What to wear to a wedding: summer 2025I love wearing bold colors to a wedding or party.
Hot Tomato Summer

3 weeks ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

Leave it to me to write this post just as we have a big tomato recall — let’s hope that’s sorted soon! Is anyone else counting down the days until tomato season? It is pretty much upon us. Here in Charleston, I dream about the tomato tart at FIG (one of my favorite restaurants). They just put it back on the menu, which means I will be posting up at the bar for that, the gnudi, and an icy glass of Sancerre ASAP.
Summer Staples Under $200

3 weeks ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

I always say this, but great style does not have to cost a million dollars! Nothing thrills me more than finding something really cute at a great price point. As we move away from featuring Amazon fashion, I’ve had a lot of luck sourcing stylish pieces from Cos, Gap, Quince, and more. I update this ShopMy shelf every week with new under $200 finds, but I also like to do a round-up here every couple of weeks.
Father's Day Gift Guide

3 weeks ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

Men can be so incredibly hard to shop for! Today, I’m rounding up what I think are the best gifts for guys—things I’ve bought my boyfriend and dad that have hit the mark. The best thing I’ve ever given my boyfriend was probably the Theragun mini. I got it for him early into dating, and he still pulls it out all the time. Sometimes it goes missing as his kids will steal it. The compact shape is perfect for travel (it’s TSA-approved) and a godsend for sore muscles.
Pinned & Noted, Vol. 4

3 weeks ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

I have always had a thirst for discovery—finding unique, interesting things that not everyone has—whether that is a handbag designer that’s still under the radar, a perfume no one else knows about, or something special for my dinner table. In the spirit of that, Pinned & Noted is a column where I will share the new-to-me discoveries, books I’ve pre-ordered, and (hopefully) under-the-radar gems. You can view the first three here, here, and here.
A Colorful May Wish List

1 month ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

Today’s post is a little round-up of everything I am eyeing (and a few things I am buying). A few of these are more of the “look, don’t touch” variety (cough, cough Pucci caftan and Dolce & Gabbana sandals). I actually think that the sandals would make a great DIY. You could easily find the items to make the raffia flowers, and then just pin or glue them to a pair of plain raffia sandals. Carly found these Reformation platforms, and I ordered them immediately.
My Favorite Turquoise Jewelry

1 month ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

Everyone’s coloring is different, but for me, the quickest way to look better is to put on a piece of turquoise jewelry. The result is even more effective (again, this is for me!) than wearing diamonds (another face-brightener). There are colors I love that make me look sick (butter yellow, I’m looking at you!), so I don’t wear them near my face. In that case, I’ll wear shoes or pants.
My Home Gym Setup

1 month ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

It has been a minute since I’ve shared my home gym set-up! Right now, I’m seeing my trainer 2x a week, taking the occasional group class, and doing the rest of my workouts at home (I like the Peloton app for those and do a mix of running/walking, tread boot camp, and core strength. The yoga classes are great, too!). Today, I’m sharing the details of my home setup.
Summer Smocking - The Stripe

1 month ago | thestripe.com | Grace Atwood

I love a smocked dress. They are my equivalent of sweatpants on a hot summer day. Breezy, well-ventilated, and generally tight enough up top that I can skip a bra. When the Charleston heat and humidity are beating down, nothing is better. But (as I admitted on Substack last week), I sometimes feel a little bit lame about how much I love a smocked dress. It feels a little lazy, and if I’m honest, a bit basic.