I'm so excited to be part of the latest fashion and design issue of Polly Magazine (in case you're new here, I really love fashion and design). In the article, I talk about how I got started, where the idea for Tether came from, and where I want to take the platform in the future. The Future is a hot topic around here. Cincinnati is embarking on a Future City initiative, and I say it's about
GUYS. I've been desperately searching for a new pair of shoes to add to my current flats-focused collection. Yes, flats: your girl walks, I can't do heels all day. Enter The Office of Angela Scott, where I was introduced to one Mr. Smith, the oxford of my dreams. I immediately swiped right. His qualifications are solid: A subtle navy and black stripe? Check. (you know black and navy makes me feel French) Cool details like the stripe that
As a marketing strategist, style editor, longtime blogger, and avid shopper, I have a lot of insights on what it takes to make sure the holiday season is successful and profitable for retailers. I've written posts about how to get your products into magazines, when to start PR for the holidays, and how to create a shot list for a photo shoot based on my experience working with independent retailers for the past decade. From selecting
A lot of people think Fall is the best season. Those people are straight up wrong. Fall is the gateway drug that attempts to lure you into the overcast drudgery of Winter; Spring brings similarly mild temperatures and the promise of carefree Summer days ahead. Therefore, Spring is clearly the best season. Don't @ me. Bringin' the boots back! Nevertheless, I've been looking forward to boot-and-sweater season after months of stepping outside into scorching temperatures and
Here I go, making magazines again. Anybody notice a trend? I love working on projects that simultaneously use all of my strengths: creative direction, fashion, project management, and shoot production. So when the team at UC DAAP's Fashion Design program wanted to create a portfolio-magazine inspired by the Tether Sourcebook, I was all in. DAAP NEXT Fashion Book produced by Style Sample LLC and Tether Media After creating a timeline (spreadsheets!), putting together a crew of photographers/producer/hair and