February 14, 2012
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tamia
Multicolored rainbow eye shadow used to be my go-to party look, and I think it’s time to bring it back; If I drove through a tunnel of purple blossoms every morning I might appreciate the commute a bit more; Layering patterns and textures like paisley and lace is one of the best ways to create interest and depth; Sturdy-heeled ankle boots are the perfect antidote to an abbreviated hemline; I’m still not over my...
February 1, 2012
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The combination of patterns and silhouettes from this clothing line is so appealing; I know my fellow party people know how this one goes; Wallpapering only a portion of the wall seems like a much better idea than trying to cover a whole friggin’ room;I can feel myself slipping into a vacation state of mind and there’s nothing I can do about it; The layers of color and chiffon on this dress are reminiscent of...
January 24, 2012
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tamia
The intricacy and detailing on this blouse is giving me LIFE; I’ve been seeing the ol’ chandelier-in-a-birdcage trick a lot lately, and I think it’s growing on me; While it’s important to distinguish “mine” and “yours” ice cream spoons, all of the actual ice cream is definitely mine; Sorry to break it to you, but this is what your old friend Teddy Ruxpin’s skull looks like; I love the unusual take on traditional design in...
January 17, 2012
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tamia
I don’t know where this oceanfront villa is, but I know I want to go to there; I love this photo, but my cat looks at me like I’m crazy when I try to pose like that; What’s not to love about a hipster muppet that looks like it stepped out of a Fiona Apple video?; Gold-tipped drusy quartz seems sophisticated and just mystical enough; Elephants and flamingos have unexpectedly become two of my favorite...
January 10, 2012
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tamia
Coogi art–yes, art made from old Coogi sweaters–seems like a good way to make the most of an, um, unfortunate situation; Mirrored walls always remind me of my childhood home; Lace ankle boots seem delicate and fierce at the same time; I’m slightly obsessed with the way perfume atomizers make even the messiest vanities (ahem, MINE) seem sophisticated; I love that this editorial recalls the days when Linda Evangelista’s ever-changing hair color was front page...