December 15, 2011
In
Personal Style
By
tamia
I've been trying to figure out a respectful, interesting way to wear the barong FriendBoy got on our trip to the Philippines, and I think I'm finally satisfied.
Vintage skirt, belt, and sweater; barong from SM Dept. Store; Jessica Simpson boots
The fuzzy cardigan takes it from exotic and tropical to comfy and cozy, just the way I like.
I've been searching for a reasonably work-appropriate leather skirt, lamenting all the skirts I've loved and passed on buying before. Then it hit me--I already have a leather dress. Why not work with THAT?
I've worn it before
November 20, 2011
In
Personal Style, Work
By
tamia
It looks like I'm becoming one of those bloggers who starts every post by apologizing for not doing any actual blogging. To be fair, I have been exceptionally busy--working two jobs, planning and styling a photo shoot, and finishing up a big photography and design project--all while fighting a sinus infection marked by a veritable rainbow of nasty ooze. You know what that means? That means I'm a BEAST.Since I
Now that it's RealFall again, I took the opportunity to pull out my favorite boots (Century 21 score!) and vintage Monchichi fur vest.Vintage vest and bag; thrifted dress; Rupert Sanderson bootsI've been waiting to wear this dress ever since I picked it up during that unexpectedly fruitful thrifting adventure. I'm pretty sure I've been this way since elementary school, when I couldn't wait to wear my new stonewashed jeans and
So, I've talked about the whole socks with heels trend before, both here and on a Fox 19 segment about the shoot I styled for A-Line's August issue. After we finished the TV clip, Fox 19 anchor Sheila Gray seemed a little skeptical about the idea of wearing socks and heels as an actual adult person with, you know, A JOB. I told her I'd prove it can be done!Thrifted blazer, belt &