Have you ever thought about the amount of engineering that goes into making sewn-together scraps of fabric perfectly fit your body? It's kind of magical. And it feels like the ultimate wardrobe indulgence.
Romualdo is a bespoke tailoring business that's been around since 1968, so when my friend Micah of Fallon Thatcher invited me to be part of a campaign for their new line of women’s custom blazers, I jumped right on it.
If you’ve ever had
May 28, 2018
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Business, Tether
By
tamia
It's been a while! For the past year and some change, I've been busy creating Tether, a community and agency for creative image-makers like photographers, stylists, producers, and more. It's been a fun ride and I've learned a lot about myself, building a brand, and the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
As much as I'd like to have it all figured out, I don't—which is very uncomfortable for me—but I'd like to share what I have learned
May 9, 2017
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Shopping
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tamia
Long time, no blog! I have plenty to share (or do I?), but as of now, I'm jumping back into the blogging game with a dope Thread Cincinnati giveaway: a $125, $75, and $50 gift card to Cincinnati Premium Outlets.
Before you enter--and you should--let me just reiterate my love for Off 5th and mention that I found some fantastic sandals at Nine West, a cute shirt and denim jacket at J. Crew Factory, and several fun home goods
February 24, 2017
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C'est Ma Vie
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tamia
You know how it doesn't feel like you've really cleaned until you've moved some furniture around?
While Spring is technically weeks away, the recent warm spell has me in a clean-up-and-clear-out mood that extends to my online home as well. This weekend, I'll be putting proverbial paper over my digital windows and rebuilding TheStyleSample.com to better reflect my updated brand. There will still be a blog, but I'm putting more focus on what I actually do--and I
January 31, 2017
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Tips and Advice
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tamia
This may seem like a "duh" statement, but I'll say it anyway:
In order to get what you want, you have to know what you want.
Right. Duh.
But you'd be surprised how often clients go into a photo shoot without a clear plan.
Most people have vague ideas about what they want out of a shoot, but until we can project thoughts into each others' minds Star Trek-style, a shot list is the best way to communicate exactly
