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November 10, 2015 In Work By tamia

5 Tips for Public Speaking

[caption id="attachment_5640" align="aligncenter" width="660"] Photo by Tim Bayer[/caption] Public speaking has dropped from #1 to #5 on the list of Americans’ top fears (it now hovers just below internet safety and random shootings), but it still makes me a little nervous. I’m getting the hang of it, though, so hosting Cincinnati Wedding magazine’s second fashion show was a lot less nerve-wracking than hosting the first. I talked about fashion trends and answered questions from attendees about everything...

November 6, 2015 In C'est Ma Vie By tamia

Photo Diary // Bourbon Street & High Style

"I really need some cheese right now. What does that mean?" -Twitter, Oct 28, 2015 Braving the drunken throngs on Bourbon Street during a seriously fun trip to NOLA for the Being Boss Vacay. Hanging out with cool lady entrepreneurs and partying in the street is a darn good time! Learning tricks of the makeup trade from BRIDEface founder Nancy Dawson after hosting a fashion show at the Cincinnati Wedding magazine Wedding Workshop. I swear I’m gonna...

November 3, 2015 In Beauty By tamia

Beauty // Red Lips are Easy with NYX Liquid Suede

I’ve always loved the idea of red lipstick. A bright red pout has been the signature of classy broads for the better part of the last century, but my aversion to re-applying (seriously, who has time?) meant that it just wasn’t realistic for me. I stuck to lip stains and minded my own business. But one day, when I stopped by Ulta to buy beauty products I don’t need, the crew at the counter excitedly pulled...

October 28, 2015 In Personal Style By tamia

Style // Blue Mood

I’ve managed to amass quite the collection of leather (and pleather) pencil skirts, oversized oxford shirts, and pointy-toe flats, so it made perfect sense to wear them all together. It just feels very me, you know? Wearing a Zara vegan leather skirt, Banana Republic men’s oxford shirt, Boden flats, and DIY rhinestone cluster earrings. Speaking of earrings, come Sip 'n Shop with the Thread Cincinnati babes at Kendra Scott's new store at brand spanking new Liberty Center...

October 13, 2015 In Beauty By tamia

Tried It: Smith & Cult Nail Polish

My manicure game is confusingly, disappointingly inconsistent. My nails are either long and curved like a prowling cat’s claws, or they’re a keratin graveyard of cracked and broken nubs. My solution for what is likely an easily addressed problem is not regular upkeep or professional manicures or anything that would involve personal responsibility on my part. No, my solution is to cover up the mess with a slapdash coat of polish and pray that no...

October 9, 2015 In Personal Style, shoes By tamia

Style // Three’s Company

Strappy heels, boots, sneakers...

October 6, 2015 In Personal Style By tamia

Style // Check One, Check Two

It’s not an aversion per se, but I’m not usually one to wear plaid. Sure I have my schoolgirl/Vivienne Westwood wannabe moments, but I usually stick to neutral solids thankyouverymuch. That all went out the window when I saw these wide-legged trousers in an obnoxiously large check while cruising Zara.com. My new favorite silhouette, neutral cream and navy, PLUS a dramatic print? Why yes, I think I will. Besides, who gon’ check me? SHOP IT! // ...

September 30, 2015 In Shopping By tamia

Current Obsession // Bucket Bags

Confession: I’ve been carrying the same (huge) faux ostrich shoulder bag for a few years now. While I love it for its ability to hold a wallet, work files, several pairs of sunglasses, lunch, a camera, a pair of shoes, a snack, a random sock(?), and the 17 lip glosses that always seem to wind up rolling around the bottom of my purse by the end of the week--all while looking fabulous--it’s gotten to be...