October 6, 2010
In
C'est Ma Vie, Shopping
By
tamia
For the past week, I've been stopping by local boutiques on Style Tour visits, taking photos and chatting it up with the shop owners. I was particularly fond of the dramatic, editorial-worthy necklaces at The Little Mahatma (remember my ongoing obsession with Indian bridal jewelry?) and a long dress made of soft gray wool from The Brush Factory. It's the stuff my fashion daydreams (hush, you have them too!) are made of. A selection
October 1, 2010
In
Shopping
By
tamia
I've been running around like a crazy(er) person visiting shops for the Style Tour and getting in touch with boutique owners to plan visits. Yesterday, I met with the lovely ladies of the Dress for Success 4th Street Boutique (they are such a fun and dedicated bunch) to chat about ways to bring more people in to shop. An elegant dress found in the vintage section Encouragement and empowerment in the basement During the course
Sometimes it seems like Fashion Week exists just to make us drool over clothes and accessories no one can wear for another four months. Thanks to the convoluted cycle of the fashion industry, the finery strutting down the runways in September won't be available in stores until February or March. Howevah. One of the reasons I pay attention to the designer shows is they always offer a bit of inspiration. Interpretation of a season's trend
September 27, 2010
In
C'est Ma Vie
By
tamia
Last weekend was all about music and
September 24, 2010
In
Shopping
By
tamia
As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I've been trying to think of a way to help Dress for Success Cincinnati, and decided to combine it with something I'd already been thinking about. I love to shop, but spend way too much time doing it online (where it is darn convenient, I grant you), and not enough supporting local independent boutiques. I realize that all spending in a down economy helps keep people employed, but