December 6, 2013
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Personal Style
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tamia
Let it be known that I love a good bootie--and a good booty (#realtalk). Ankle boots always seem to provide just the right touch of downtown chic to any look, and right now I’m obsessed with these patterned boots.
Both pairs are relatively comfortable, and are juuuuust dressy enough to make it seem like I tried to look nice on days when it takes ALL of my effort just to put on pants. The trend has
October 25, 2013
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Shopping
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tamia
I’ve always loved menswear, but only in the context of how I would wear it, forget about actual menfolk. But since it’s now my job to style both men and women, I’m discovering the joys of mixing and matching patterns and textures in men’s fashion! Perusing Pinterest and GQ and Third Looks is a favorite pastime, and I'm not gonna lie: looking at pictures of pretty boys with great style is a BIG part of
September 10, 2013
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Shopping
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tamia
So, a big part of my job is scouting, which is basically bougie stylist-speak for window shopping. Since I’m out in the streets on a regular basis, I thought I’d share some of my favorites! This one is a classic:
You know those places you can count on to take out of town visitors to make it look like you live in a cool city? The ones that stand out as beacons of style? High Street
September 2, 2013
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Shopping
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tamia
It's that time! Time to fantasize about things I'd like to buy while it's still early enough in the season that there's a semi-realistic possibility I'll actually obtain these items! On my Wishing List for this Fall:
1. New glasses
I have nude wire frames and tortoiseshell plastic frames, but I need black or gray. Because sometimes I just don’t feel like putting in my contacts.
2. Cozy sweater
I’m pretty much always cold from from mid-October through the
June 6, 2013
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Shopping
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tamia
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 from
