I Got a New Attituuuude!
About a year ago, I sat down and thought about what I really wanted to do with my life career-wise. I’ve worked in marketing pretty much since I graduated, and along the way I discovered a love of graphic design, social media, project management, and content marketing, all on top of my perma-love for fashion and magazines. But how did that translate to a comprehensive career that addressed both my creative side and my slightly anal organizational tendencies? Was it working at a branding and design agency? Managing promotional marketing projects? Something in the digital space?
Once I made a list of everything I like to do (told you I was kind of anal), I tried to figure out if an all-encompassing job even existed–maybe some things would just have to be hobbies. After going over the list several times, I realized there was really only one type of job that hit every point: magazine editorial. However, this is a weird and exciting time for the publishing industry–the internets have changed the way people get their news, and tablets and smartphones have changed the way people consume once-printed information. Shizz is getting real.
This is my job now, yo
So I figured it was a long shot–I’d keep my eyes and ears open, but I like to be realistic. I maintained that realistic point of view when I was contacted about a part-time stylist position opening up at the local magazine; I was realistic when I interviewed with the heads of the art department and told them I needed something full time; I was realistic when I talked to the publisher about my ideal job (you know I had the description ready!); and I was realistic when I dropped off some requested paperwork and there was an offer letter waiting for me. And now, somehow, I’m a full-time Fashion Stylist and Art Assistant at Cincinnati Magazine, and realistic has become reality. I’m so happy I get to do this.
All I can say is, just keep going.
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You’re Invited!
I think it’s finally Spring, y’all! The weather seems to have broken (for the most part), I just need Madre Naturaleza to be a little more consistent with the warm weather and sunshine and whatnot. In the interest of celebrating this turn for the better, I’d like to invite you to a few fun events:
ELLE Magazine & Wella Event at Sableux Salon
ELLE & Wella Style Makeover Event
Wednesday May 1, 2013
7 – 9pm at Sableux Salon
I’m always looking for new hair styles and products designed to moisturize my Situation and preserve my Sexy (the product junkie struggle is real, people!), so this ELLE & Wella event is right up my alley! Free services, food, and swag? Yes, please!
JDRF Emerald City After Party
JDRF Cincinnatian of the Year Emerald City After Party
Saturday May 11, 2013
10pm – 1am at the Duke Energy Convention Center
A friend very kindly asked me to be a hostess for the JDRF gala after party, and I’m fancy so I figured why not? The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a wonderful organization that hosts the biggest gala in the city, the theme of the after party is Emerald City opulence (get your tickets here), and I am seriously in need of something fabulous to wear. I’m thinking green, red, or maybe gold? I found these completely-out-of-my-price-range-even-on-sale shoes last weekend, but I’m not sure which direction to take this… any suggestions?
Ooh, and I have some exciting news to share! Details later…stay tuned!
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D(enim) Squared
Texas Tuxedo, Double Denim, Blue Jean Baby…whatever you call it, the blue jean-on-blue jean look has gotten a bad rap. But there’s a way to pull it off without looking like Jitney (that’s Justin and Britney) circa 1999!
Thrifted shirt, blazer, and heels; Gap jeans; earrings from The Little Mahatma
See? Mixing denim is easy as pie!
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Projects: Pale As a Ghost Sign
More work finally coming to fruition! In “Pale as a Ghost Sign”, I once again dug into local history to learn about the stories behind the fading painted signs found on brick walls scattered around downtown and OTR. Sifting through old city directories and chatting with sign experts and enthusiasts was a hella fun exercise in research nerdery, and I invite you to check it out (on the cover!) in the April 3rd issue of CityBeat.
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Photo Diary: On Instagram Straight Flexin’
So I know I just took another unexpected hiatus, but it was for good reason, I promise: I finally took a break from errythang and went on a trip to Miami and Key West! I hung out on South Beach, did some shopping, relaxed on the beach, enjoyed yummy banana daiquiris by the pool, took a leisurely bike ride around the island, explored botanical gardens, and ate everything in sight–in short, it was an awesome vacation. So awesome that I may have cried a little when we landed back in Ohio. Boo to Spring snow, but hooray for Grownup Spring Break!
You can check out the rest of my pics by following @thestylesample on instagram
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Projects: Lessons from a Drag Queen
So remember when I was MIA from the blog because I was working on work as well as several other projects? Well, some of the fruits of that labor are now available for public consumption!
Lessons from a Drag Queen
For Lessons from a Drag Queen, I interviewed drag performer Mystique Summers for the March issue of Her Cincinnati to glean some tips about the skills that elude many women, like the proper way to walk in heels and the secret of contouring (pro tip: step away from the banana powder, ladies). Mystique (aka Dante) was gracious and open, and spending time in the Cabaret’s dressing room with her, Penny Tration, and Monica St. James was just as entertaining as you think.
Sadly, the March 2013 issue will be the last issue of Her Cincinnati, so I’d like to acknowledge everyone who brought Her and its predecessor A-Line to life. I’m proud to have been one of the many women who contributed to the spirit, wit, and style of those publications, and they will be sorely missed.
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Personal Style, Vintage & Thrift finds
I’m a Matador
I bought this vintage matador skirt from NVISION after seeing it at a fashion show and immediately falling in Fashion Love. You know that love-at-first-sight feeling you get when you see a dress/skirt/top that seems like it was made with you in mind? Yeah, it was like that.
Vintage skirt and vest; VS cardigan, Rupert Sanderson boots
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