December 17, 2013
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
On Friday the 13th, Beyoncé released a secret “visual album” complete with 14 songs and 17 videos, canceling out pretty much everything else that thought it mattered in the world of pop culture. To be clear, I am not a Beyoncé stan--there are several of her songs that I actively dislike, and I feel zero connection to her public persona--but as a woman of color trying to find her way in a creative industry, there’s...
November 23, 2013
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, we’re officially in the Holiday Season, which means lots of events poppin’ up everywhere. This time of year, “events” usually translates to parties and shopping--which is fine with me! There’s so much going on that it would be impossible to share everything without putting some sort of calendar in place, so guess what I did? Added a calendar! There’s a short list in the sidebar, or you can...
November 20, 2013
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tamia
Well. That took longer than I expected. I foolishly thought I’d be able to get the redesign done in a weekend, but cascading style sheets got jokes! Big props to web designers and developers--the coding process is tedious and requires serious attention to detail. No wonder the healthcare.gov website is screwy.
Either way, The Style Sample finally has a new look! I wanted to simplify a bit, and I like a lot of whitespace and contrast...
November 7, 2013
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tamia
So I’ve been thinking about rebranding for a while, but a few weeks ago I realized it’s been almost four years since I redesigned this site! As many fashion trends have come and gone since then, it’s definitely time for a makeover. You know, something to give me a sense of control in a world of chaos.
It’s more than simple aesthetics, though--as a full-time editorial stylist, fashion is now technically my profession, not just a...
October 22, 2013
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
Bored? Fed up by business as usual? Dissatisfied with your social life? Fear not! Here's some stuff to do:
What: Rise of the Cool Kids
When: Friday October 25th, 5PM – 7PM Happy Hour, 7-11 Fashion show and dance party, 11PM – 2AM After Party
Where: Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street in OTR
Why: Digital fashion show + Washington Park + Dope beats = why NOT?
What: The Malice Ball: OTR Brewers Masquerade
When: Saturday October 26th, 8pm to Midnight
Where:...