Planning a photo shoot? Here’s how to put together a shot list

This may seem like a “duh” statement, but I’ll say it anyway: In order to get what you want, you have to know what you want. Right. Duh. But you’d be surprised how often clients go into a photo shoot without a clear plan. Most people have vague ideas about what they want out of a shoot, but until we can project thoughts into each others’ minds Star Trek-style, a shot list is the best...

Travel // 5 Things to Do in San Diego

The weather outside may or may not be frightful, but one place isn’t having these problems: San Diego. While it does, in fact, rain in Southern California (Tony Toni Tone LIED y’all), the weather is pleasingly temperate year-round. There’s an ocean, of course, as well as parks, mountains, and trees with fruit on them(!) in addition to plenty of good food and fun spots to explore. Here’s what you should do: 1 // TAKE THE FERRY...

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...

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....

Giveaway // Win $250 to Shop at Simon Premium Outlets!

One sunny Saturday morning, the Thread Cincinnati babes headed to Premium Outlets for an early shopping spree. The team at Simon (which owns the outlet) had invited us for mimosas and shopping, and we were more than happy to oblige! J. Crew and Nine West were sweet enough to open early for us, and we spent some time browsing for cozy fall sweaters and chicover-the-knee boots before I made a beeline for the BCBG Factory...