December 20, 2011
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Inspiration
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tamia
I've had my eye on this asymmetric draped blouse for a while; A delicate type pattern makes this sweet little bowtie the perfect blend of masculine and feminine; After several unsuccessful DIY attempts, it's time to graduate to a real flash diffuser; I tend to be pretty hard on bags--this big leather beauty looks like my next victim; I'm afraid I can no longer deny it: I want an iPad, please; My inner font fiend
December 18, 2011
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Magazine, Work
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tamia
5th and Vine, 1907
I recently wrote an article about Cincinnati's shopping history for the December issue of A-Line magazine. Real talk: writing is NOT my favorite pastime. But research? I've been doing research projects since encyclopedias and card catalogs were the only way to find information and I LOVE research. LOVE IT. If it were up to me, I'd forego all that "writing" jazz and and just list a bunch of facts I find interesting.
December 15, 2011
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Personal Style
By
tamia
I've been trying to figure out a respectful, interesting way to wear the barong FriendBoy got on our trip to the Philippines, and I think I'm finally satisfied.
Vintage skirt, belt, and sweater; barong from SM Dept. Store; Jessica Simpson boots
The fuzzy cardigan takes it from exotic and tropical to comfy and cozy, just the way I like.
December 13, 2011
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Inspiration
By
tamia
I wanted a canopy bed SO badly when I was little--this tree bed would've been right up my alley; QR codes seem to be everywhere these days, but I've never seen a QR code in 3-D; ABT soloist Misty Copeland (she's a favorite of PRINCE, y'all) has been an inspiration since I first read about her in Suede magazine years ago; This horse sculpture created from found driftwood is grotesquely lovely; I love that the
December 11, 2011
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Shopping
By
tamia
Camera bags exist to serve a very specific function: to safely and securely hold camera equipment. Most have padded compartments designed to fit a DSLR camera body, a lens or two, a flash, and maybe spot for cash and keys. Unfortunately, they're usually UGLY. I'm talking black-and-gray-nylon-and-elasticized-mesh ugly.When I'm carrying my camera around getting street style shots or working on a photography project, I prefer to carry a bag that
