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May 18, 2011 In Shopping, Vintage & Thrift finds By tamia

Shop Around: Atomic Number 10

Sometimes when I'm out shopping, I see things I like but can't fit/can't afford/have no business even looking at. Being the generous person that I am, I thought I'd share some of my favorite finds in hopes that these items find a good home!This time around, I hit Atomic Number 10 (Style Tour stop #1!) in search of pants, shorts, and tops for my DIY collection:I found a pair of Proenza-worthy ikat

May 16, 2011 In C'est Ma Vie, Fashion Week By tamia

Cincy Fashion Week Report: Part Deux

Cincinnati Fashion Week continued in full force after my coverage of Part I!Graphic FashionOn Thursday, Landor held a block party in the alley beside their offices to celebrate the unveiling of a new window display based on the synergistic relationship of graphic design and fashion. I'm all about THAT!Landor's windows are always a point of interest--everyone gathered around to see the creativity on display.Like most Fashion Week parties, the place was rife with music, booze,

May 12, 2011 In Fashion Shows, Fashion Week By tamia

Cincy Fashion Week Report: Part I

Monday was the start of Cincinnati Fashion Week, which means there have been parties and events for the fashion forward every night. I'm old and stuff, so I can't do it all like I did last year, but I've managed to hit a few stops so far:A-Line A-listMonday was the A-Line/CFW Warhol Factory party, held at the old CAC. I've walked past that building a skabillion times and had no

May 11, 2011 In Do-It-Yourself, Favorites By tamia

Easy DIY: Crop top

You're not going to believe this, but I actually got around to doing a project for my DIY capsule collection! I decided to tackle a fairly easy task first: a crop top. Now, technically it only required extremely basic cutting and sewing but just humor me here, mmkay?I found a cute little oxford shirt at Atomic Number 10 and decided it would make a perfect crop top. Here's what I did:1. Gather

May 10, 2011 In Inspiration By tamia

Tumblr Tuesday: Crocheted bike cozies and rainbow cupcakes

Count me in for a crocheted bike cozy; I love when rainbow-colored paper fish swim through the air; Lifesaver lipstick and cherry candy are enough to send me on a sugar high; Colorful nebulae bring out my Trekkie tendencies; Rainbow cupcakes are God's sweet promise of peace; I NEED to flit around on the beach wearing a colorful headwrap thanks to this spread in Vogue Russia.Find more inspiration at stylesample.tumblr.com!

May 9, 2011 In Do-It-Yourself By tamia

I Dream of DIY

Every few months I do this weird thing where I decide on a certain "look" for the season: Disco Housewife, Downtown Powerbitch, Rocker Pageant Princess, etc. It rarely pans out ('cause really, who can afford a new wardrobe every few months?), but it's fun to play around with these little capsule collections in my head.This time around, I'm still loving the '70s secretary look, and I feel like even if