August 28, 2015
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Travel
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tamia
If you’re lucky enough to be on or heading to vacation (it is that time of year), I learned a few things during a recent trip to Puerto Rico that I’d like to pass on to you:
1. Itsy bitsy bikinis are fun on the beach. Bikini, Hustler Hollywood
2. Good-smelling, effective, water-resistant sunscreen is a must. See itsy bitsy bikini above. Neutrogena Beach Defense, Walgreens
3. A good shaving cream--one that works on, uh, sensitive areas--is a must.
August 4, 2015
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Personal Style
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tamia
I know it’s still summer, but every year around this time I start missing my boots and sweaters like they’re old friends I haven’t seen in a while. While browsing for a little cool-weather inspiration on style.com, I came across the ultimate fashion validation: Fall fashion trends that fall right in line with my personal style. Don’t you love when that happens?
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: gray is the perfect non-color.
July 23, 2015
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Work
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tamia
What seemed like a neverending merry-go-round of scouting and photo shoots has borne fruit! The latest issues of Baby Guide, Cincinnati HOME, and Cincinnati Wedding magazines are out in the wild, which means you should absolutely check them out on newsstands and online.
I wrote several pieces for the front-of-book pages of Cincinnati HOME in addition to producing and styling shoots, so take a look and let me know what you think.
Speaking of Cincinnati Wedding magazine,
July 21, 2015
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Favorites, Shopping
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tamia
I’ve known about Atelier by AdornUSA for a while, but I’ve known the company’s founder, Arlene Aranzamendez, even longer. We initially met when she did some graphic design work for a company I used to work for, and have managed to keep in touch via seemingly random encounters over the years.
A few years ago, Arlene opened an online-only jewelry shop, then expanded to a small boutique in Madeira, and now has a cool spot in
July 17, 2015
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
A few months ago, Dayton-based photographer Tiernae Salley contacted me about doing some lifestyle photography to build her portfolio. I’m not a model by any means, but I’m always happy to help out fellow creatives (and self-photography is so time consuming), so we made plans for an hour-long session at New Riff Distillery.
It was so fun! I did my best Vogue imitation and preened and posed in the beautiful bar and patio area while Tiernae
