A few days ago, a group of Cincinnati style bloggers and friends got together at Neon’s for our (perhaps annual?) Holiday Style Bash! We had a great time awarding each other silly superlatives, taking pictures of our respective “assignments” (see below), and just having a plain ol’ good time mingling with shop owners, PRs, designers, and each other.

Tiffany’s donated a beautiful reversible bag to raffle off (thanks, Darcy!), and jewelry designer Megan Fenno donated a lovely pair of earrings. Both winners were NOT ME, so whatevs.

My assignment for the evening was Accessories, so bags, belts, and jewelry were of extreme importance and worthy of extra attention:

Leopard and leather and shine, oh my!

Attendees left with a gift bag that included a free FULL SIZED Olay product (thanks, Kasmira!) and the new issue of A-Line magazine. We wound up with bags of clothes to donate to Dress For Success, plenty of business cards, and several invitations to do it again.  Trust me, we will–and I hope to see you there!

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The Cincy Style Bloggers group (and plenty of fashionable guests) had a blast at last night’s Holiday Style Bash! Thanks to all my lovely blogging buddies for their help planning the event–more pics to follow!

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Last night, I met up with several local style bloggers at 4th Street Boutique to discuss planning some sort of fun shindig, before heading to Saks to get beautified.

Ashlee of a.mello style, Victoria of paperdoll, Kasmira of What I Wore Today, and Erin of Bobby Pin Brown

Marsha of Style Edit, Betsy and Becki of Folk and Feather

Me and Courtnee might have enjoyed a glass of champers…

Ashlee gets glam(mer)!

Marsha getting the 411 about Bobbi Brown products

As is to be expected when free champagne and makeovers are involved, we had a great time! A few of us are headed to the Midwest Fashion Week finale show in Indy on Saturday–are you going?

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This edition of the Summer City Guide comes to you via the lovely gals over at Style Edit, Brock and Marsha. Let’s see what they’re into right now:

Be sure to check out all things stylish at CincyStyleEdit.com! Thanks, girls!

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The third edition of the Summer City Guide is here! This time, two local fashion lovers show us how it’s done in the ‘burbs:

Thanks for playing along, girls! Be sure to stop by Moments of Whimsy and Reva’s Rags 2 Roses to say hello!

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The ladies in this edition of the Summer City Guide have an amazing way of mixing new and vintage and making you wonder “Why didn’t I think of that?” Check ‘em out:

Thanks to Jessy and Valerie for participating!

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I’ve been hard at work on the upcoming issue of Style Sample Magazine, due to drop (I say that as if it’s an album, yo!) at StyleSampleMag.com on August 4th.  Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out!

Here’s a peek at the cover:

Let’s hope I get the rest done by deadline! I sense a loooong weekend ahead…

Read these, too:
Style Sample Magazine #2
It is Done
Closet Remix!

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While I’m much too busy lazy to actually do anything about it, I’ve always loved the idea of do-it-yourself fashion. Unfortunately–or maybe fortunately–the height of my forays into hand-crafted apparel and accessories peaked right around the time of neon puffy paints and Jams shorts.

However, my generosity compels me to share some of the best DIY tutorials from talented bloggers across the web. From bib necklaces to Miu Miu-inspired minis, here are some great ways to further personalize your look, glitter not included:

From “The Miu Miu inspired skirt tutorial”, Kingdom of Style

From “DIY: Studded jeans and more”, Miss at la Playa

From “How to: Scissor a baggy shirt into a bitchin’ top”, Cheap JAP

From “Glamourai DIY/Candied Crumbcatcher”, The Glamourai (cover girl for Style Sample Magazine issue 2!)

From “Welcome to my Bleach Party”, Femme Rationale (Style Sample Magazine issue 1 cover girl! Hmmm…is there a pattern here?)

Have you done any interesting DIY projects lately? Share so I can get all excited and then not do it!

Read these, too:
Blogger Jewelry: Rare Jewels
Excited/Exhausted
Casual Style: Sweat Me

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Notice how I didn’t use the over-used, incredibly predictable reference to jewelry as “bling” for the title? You can thank me with cash.

I am heavy into jewelry right now, especially dramatic necklaces. Let’s take a look at the lovely pieces recently seen on a few of my favorite bloggers:

I love this combination of heavy gold necklaces, and the length is perfect. http://theseams.blogspot.com/

This vintage gold necklace is a great accent under blouses as it lies perfectly on the collarbone. http://www.jaylovesvintage.blogspot.com/

Okay, maybe the belt is not technically jewelry, but the punk-ish snake motif and combination of rings is so badass.  http://www.thatschic.net/

An infinity-shaped pendant with dangling accents on a silver chain might sound weird at first, but obviously it works. http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/

This goth/medieval/dominatrix-inspired necklace is amazing. ‘Nuff said. http://www.wr2bam.com/

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A while ago, I posted about an idea for a magazine for and about fashion bloggers. Well, due to a combination of much-appreciated encouragement and extreme willfulness, I’ve been pushing forward and hope to publish the first issue in April thanks to some very generous and talented blogger-friends.

I am extremely excited/hopeful/stressed/fired up/nervous about this project, and have been vacillating between feverishly scribbling down ideas about all the possibilities and trying to focus on producing the first issue before I become completely delusional.

I’ll keep you up to date on how things are going, and will continue to post news and info over at the other blog. In the meantime, please know that I cannot even begin to express how much I appreciate your encouragement and support, and will do all I can to return the favor someday!

Thank you!

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