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.
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
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
I've been searching for a reasonably work-appropriate leather skirt, lamenting all the skirts I've loved and passed on buying before. Then it hit me--I already have a leather dress. Why not work with THAT? I've worn it before
Gotta love a beaded skull cap made for an actual skull; I need it to be summer so I can have one of these backyard movie-viewing shindigs; I've been spending way too much time browsing historical photos of Cincinnati via the treasure trove that is the US National Archives; I love the effect of a sheer shade covering a sparkly chandelier; Good abstract art always makes me feel crazy and calm at the same time;
A few days ago, a group of Cincinnati style bloggers and friends got together at Neon's for our (perhaps annual?) Holiday Style Bash! We had a great time awarding each other silly superlatives, taking pictures of our respective "assignments" (see below), and just having a plain ol' good time mingling with shop owners, PRs, designers, and each other.Tiffany's donated a beautiful reversible bag to raffle off (thanks, Darcy!), and jewelry
The Cincy Style Bloggers group (and plenty of fashionable guests) had a blast at last night's Holiday Style Bash! Thanks to all my lovely blogging buddies for their help planning the event--more pics to follow!
I love the infusion of humor into something as traditional as a crystal chandelier; A shoe covered in chiffon and crystals is like an evening gown for your foot; Tried-and-true Hollywood glamor is just what I need right now; I know unicorns aren't real, but I grew up adoring Rainbow Brite and She-Ra so throw me a bone; If I were President Of Everything (TM), this warning would be REQUIRED; I'm not usually into polka
