April 17, 2015
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Tips and Advice
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tamia
I have this weird habit of editorializing my personal style--it comes with the job, I guess. Though I don’t go quite as far as wearing the same thing every day like this art director (which actually seems like a good idea), I like creating a look each season because it makes it easier for me to shop and edit my wardrobe. The benefits are small but meaningful: In addition to saving time getting dressed every
March 14, 2014
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Inspiration
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tamia
1. A sassy key that truly expresses the way I feel when I lose my keys // 2. Finally got around to seeing American Hustle and am now actively stalking Ms. Ross’ Studio 54 style // 3. Loose layers with a heavy dose of gold feels just right // 4. I will let this relatively small yet spa-like bathroom serve as inspiration for a thorough cleaning this weekend. Wish me luck!
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January 19, 2012
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Personal Style
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tamia
I don't remember the first time I saw an episode of Golden Girls, but I clearly remember sitting on my parents' bed, trying not to laugh at a raunchy joke the sharp-tongued Dorothy Zbornak made at the expense of one Ms. Blanche Devereaux. I stifled the laugh because I knew I wasn't supposed to "get" the joke, but I did. I always got Dorothy's jokes, 'cause she was a smart-ass like me.
Since Golden Girls was
November 2, 2011
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Inspiration
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tamia
Since I'm gearing up for The Big Switch--you know, switching out all of my lightweight summer stuff for heavier knits and wools--I thought it would be a good idea to keep this season's color + texture inspiration in mind. Otherwise, I wind up trying to fit EVERYTHING into my closet/armoire/accessory annex and y'all know that never works!Images: Intermix, Net-A-Porter, Topshop
Since Madre Naturaleza decided a little Summer-in-the-Fall weather was in order (not complaining!), I figured it was a good time to test drive another look from Spring 2012.Thrifted shirt and pants; Moda Int'l top; vintage heelsA simple cropped sweater, men's military shirt, and striped rayon pants I "altered" made it simple to replicate-- I just added a stack of bangle bracelets and switched the strappy sandals (it is Fall, after all) for a slightly