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 24, 2013
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Personal Style
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tamia
One of the things on my Fall wishlist is print pants. One of the decor items I've been obsessing about is retro wallpaper. Being the master of efficiency that I am, I figured why not combine the two?
Zara blouse, Forever21 pants, Aldo shoes, vintage jewelry. Pics by FriendBoy!
The downside: When someone (who shall remain nameless) asks "Why are you wearing my grandmother's kitchen wallpaper?"
Hmmph. Kinda true though
August 20, 2013
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Personal Style
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tamia
The classic can’t-miss color combo works for every season, always. Here’s how I’m wearing it now:
Pin-Up Chic
Moda International sweater, A-Wear skirt, vintage belt and heels
A cropped sweater and surprisingly comfy (cotton!) pencil skirt gets the Sixties Italian Movie Star treatment with a glossy belt and strappy heels. Add a headscarf and oversized sunglasses if you really want to take it to the next level!
Refined Tomboy
Helmut Lang dress, KESH x American Apparel hat, vintage heels, ring
There are some items that can make even the most slob-a-rific outfit look like a million bucks: nice heels, red lipstick, statement jewelry, a structured blazer. The blazer thing usually requires layering, which can prove to be a challenge in the summer months. However, this white sleeveless blazer (didn’t we call them vests once upon a time?) from Zara fits the bill and makes even raggedy denim shorts you’ve had since middle school look like
July 12, 2013
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shoes, Shopping
By
tamia
A little over a year ago, my life was changed. I obsessed for weeks--should I or shouldn’t I?--before finally making the move. I bought my first pair of Nike x Liberty Sky High Dunks.
The compliments haven’t stopped since, and let’s keep it real, we all know that’s what fab shoes are about. Last year, a woman waiting next to me at a restaurant literally demanded to know where I’d bought them and looked them up
