Shopping // Gettin’ Lucky Kat

I’ve reached a point in my life where I just want to be comfortable. The idea of floating through life wearing pajamas and bedding–as in actual blankets and such–is extremely appealing. Meanwhile, I’m also (supposedly) an adult. Taking meetings while wrapped in a comforter is not exactly professional. Enter casual wear from the likes of Lucky Kat, a locally-based online retailer started by my friend Katie and her mother. They specialize in reasonably priced boho-chic...

This Is Where to Get Your New Year’s Eve Dress

You know how sometimes you want something special to wear for a particular occasion but it doesn’t make sense to break the bank just to buy an amazing dress you’ll only wear once or twice? And wouldn’t it be great to be able to “try before you buy” rather than desperately ordering multiple sizes in the hope that something–anything–fits properly? Enter Finery Dress Boutique, a new-ish dress rental shop in Over-the-Rhine. Owner Tricia Ridgeway carries...

A Gift Guide for Picky Stylish People

The Holiday Shopping Season™ is officially upon us, and though we likely won’t get everything on our lists (Santa ain’t ballin’ like that), I found a few gifts that will be appreciated by the picky stylish people in your life. Including me*. GRAPHIC DIVINE Graphic shapes and bright hues make even the most mundane necessities more merry. SHOP! 1. Grownup jewelry influenced by a favorite childhood game > Tatty Devine Tetris Necklace // $105 2....

Shopping // Seasonal Wardrobe Wish List

If you’ve been reading for a while, you’ve probably noticed that every season I decide on a look. This is both for fun and practical purposes: thinking about fashion is as natural as breathing for me, and making lists of things is 100% my jam. Plus, it’s fun to editorialize your own wardrobe every now and then, and having a set aesthetic makes shopping–and NOT shopping for things that don’t fit–that much easier. This season,...

Work // Ball Tracer Dummy Photo Shoot

A few weeks ago, my friend Josh Anderson (you remember him from the podcast, right?) reached out with an interesting concept for a photo shoot: ballistics and martial arts. Josh likes weird stuff, and after years of styling relatively tame editorials for a mainstream audience, it was fun to push the boundaries a bit. The process As soon as I saw the mood board Josh put together, my brain immediately went into Producer mode: We...