The Evolution Will Not Be Televised

Every now and then I do something that reminds me how much I absolutely LOVE fashion. This week, it was the Friends of Fashion fundraiser/Cameron Silver book signing at Evolution. I knew about Evolution (and the brilliant STIFF UPPER lip), and LA-based vintage shop Decades is legendary so of course I was excited to meet special guest Cameron Silver, but I encountered something else there: a sense of belonging. What fashion lover wouldn’t delight in...

Current Obsession // Over-the-Knee Boots

Every now and then I feel the urge to dress like an ’80s hooker, and there’s nothing like a good over-the-knee boot to get that Pretty Woman look juuuust right. I got this Guess pair on sale after eyeing them for months–the gold detail on the sole and leather/suede combination (plus the half-off sale price!) sealed the deal for me. Plus, they’re a good investment: over-the-knee boots were all over the Fall runways: Top: Cynthia...

Work // Presents and Presentation

The December issue of Cincinnati Magazine is out! This one was a toughie–in addition to writing a few Best of the City spots, I put together a pretty darn extensive gift guide, a fun tabletop setting with plenty of party-worthy barware, and pulled massive amounts of jewelry for both the monthly and Wedding mag (coming soon) photo shoots! Fun Facts: I visited over 30 shops to find the best of the best  for the gift...

Current Obsession: Ankle-strapped Flat Sandals

I do a fair amount of running around at the new gig, which means the usual rotation of 4-inch stilettos ain’t cuttin’ it. Enter the solution: flat sandals with ankle straps. Flat for obvious reasons, sandals so my toes can breathe, and ankle straps because they help keep my shoes on my feet (seriously, I have problems with this) and make my legs look slightly less chicken-like. Yeah, I have problems with that too. Sandals...

Projects: Pale As a Ghost Sign

More work finally coming to fruition! In “Pale as a Ghost Sign”, I once again dug into local history to learn about the stories behind the fading painted signs found on brick walls scattered around downtown and OTR. Sifting through old city directories and chatting with sign experts and enthusiasts was a hella fun exercise in research nerdery, and I invite you to check it out (on the cover!) in the April 3rd issue of...