April 14, 2015
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Shopping
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tamia
On one of my first trips to Camargo Trading Company, nosiness/curiosity led me on a dizzying exploration of wedding registry plates, plaid picture frames, and other tchotchkes and gifts for the ladies-who-lunch-in-yoga-pants set. I’d seen just about everything when, lured by a “Sale” sign, I cautiously headed towards a quiet corner in the back of the store.
"There’s more upstairs,” a friendly voice chimed in from behind, and for the first time I noticed the staircase
April 7, 2015
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Inspiration
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tamia
It’s that time of the year and I’ve got warm weather on the brain! For Spring, I’m obsessed with tropical prints: lush greens and blues with bright coral and tangerine accents, all tempered by contrast-y black and white. Yes, I’m fully aware that orange makes me look like a corpse but I don’t care! I have a whole Elvis-in-Hawaii-meets-downtown-it-girl thing in mind and I’m determined to make it happen. Here’s what’s been swirling around in
February 10, 2015
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Shopping
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tamia
Y’all know I love a good blanket-scarf (aka blarf). Oversized scarves can sometimes come across as pretentious--I blame the French--but for me, they’re a necessity. I can’t explain how or why, but if my neck gets cold, I’m guaranteed to be sick within 48 hours. It sounds ridiculous, but I swear it never fails.
One day while researching travel communities, I came across Taarik scarves and was instantly transfixed. The bold block prints, the bright colors,
December 11, 2014
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Shopping
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tamia
When Courtney from Curate asked me and Annie from Magical Simplicity to hang out and take pictures in some of her favorite seasonal looks, of course we said yes! All these rounds of holiday parties call for an assortment of fancy dresses, fluffy coats, and deceptively comfy pants.
If you’re looking for really cute stuff at surprisingly reasonable prices, check out Curate in Hyde Park or join me on the couch and shop for your new
December 2, 2014
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Shopping
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tamia
New clothing boutique Idlewild Woman will officially open next Spring, but lucky holiday shoppers can check out their new digs at 1232 Vine Street (next to Homage) now during the Idlewild +FERN popup shop, open weekends through Christmas.
True to form, Article’s sister shop carries a well curated mix of low key-hip clothing and accessories, beauty products, and foodie favorites. As far as fashion, standouts include high end sweats, trendy calf hair clutches, and geometric bronze
