February 2012
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Contra Country
Ventured down to Berea, KY on Saturday night for some good ol’ Contra dancing (google if you’re unfamiliar). Appalachian culture at its finest…
Denim on a printed hoodie on a green gingham button down. So good.
Loved her pleated maxi skirt.
Top: Marshall’s. Skirt: Urban. Tights: Hue. Shoes: Kimchi Blue/Urban. Necklace: House of Harlow. Watch: Timex....
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Favorite Things: Instagram Monday
Late night Red Bull runs in my new Jack by BB Dakota Pendleton-inspired jacket, Forever 21 skinnies & Ivanka Trump heels
Things in my corner of the world are busy and full, which is always preferable to languid and empty, but sometimes life becomes such a whirlwind that I forget to just stop and breathe it all in for a second. I’m hoping to catch a breather this week by taking...
Label Lust: Mary Katrantzou
Obvious combos: goldfish & pop cans
Over the past year or so, the dreamscaped creations of Mary Katrantzou have swiftly catapulted her into fashion infamy. You may recall from a previous post my infatuation with color, so it goes without saying that MK’s loud, digital prints send me into another stratosphere altogether. Her zaney and otherworldly-beautiful (dare I say trippy?)...
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Green Tweed
I bought this jacket mostly for my job, but it’s one of those pieces that can work for everyday life if juxtaposed with the right elements. Its conservative and structured aesthetic contrasts well with an equally structured yet edgy skirt, this one in buttery cognac leather with a brass zipper down the front that mirrors the ones on the jacket pockets. Layered over top of a plain white...
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Gem-Hunting in Reading
I had the pleasure of going to the Grand Antique Mall recently, and since this visit I wholeheartedly believe antique malls were created for rainy afternoons. At the Grand Antique Mall you find a mix of vendors selling the mind-blowing to the bizarre at all price points. We had some laughs encountering a booth of semi-pornographic paintings (antiques, eh?) as well as creepy clown pictures. Perhaps...
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Favorite Things: Love & Stuff
Just a few little things I’m currently fawning over..
New Calvin Klein and Elie Tahari work attire—gotta love Nordstrom Rack!
Rose-red tulips atop a stack of Elle Decor, aka the hand-me-down lust lookbook for my future abode.
Current nail polish in heavy rotation. L-r: Revlon “Minted,” “Blue Lagoon,” and “Plum Attraction;” Sephora by OPI...
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Brunch at the Bank
If there’s one thing I love in this world, it’s brunch. Little did I know the neighborhood just around the corner boasts a slew of Sunday-appropriate eateries (two words: “bottomless mimosas”). Most recently, I ventured to Teller’s of Hyde Park with my boy for a delicious meal with my mom and stepdad. I’d only been to Teller’s for dinner, but if their...
Love Don't Cost a Thing Part 2
Looking for something different this Valentine’s Day? Look no further! We imagined this theme night up for a girls night in (or out!). This Japanese date includes a sushi dinner complete with miso soup and seaweed salad if you wish. Don’t forget some sake—this set from West End is only 40 dollars (I have a vintage sake set gifted from a friend that shall soon make an...
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Photo Log: Middle East Dreamin'
It’s a typical Wednesday night in Cincinnati, and all evening I’ve been reminiscing about my overseas journeys this past summer. My first trip abroad took me to Israel (and Petra, Jordan for a day), where my brother was earning his Masters degree in Tel Aviv. I went alone and spent most of my time hoofing around the tiny country with Sam, unearthing beauty every step of the way (my...
The Short End of the Dress
I headed back down to Lexington on Friday for my friend Morgan’s 21st birthday. I brought a new dress that I’d been dying to wear out—a unique vintage find from Lexington’s own Street Scene. At the time of purchase I thought it had fit me perfectly, but when I tried it on again only hours before dinner, I realized it was more of a tunic than a dress. Luckily, my...
Totally Obsessed: Miranda July
“I feel very blessed that I can be good to myself in that delicate, creative way. It’s good to nurture yourself, and it’s good for the work, because it’s always got room to grow” -M. July
I have been enamored by Miranda July since I saw her first feature-length film, Me and You and Everyone We Know, during my freshman year of college. She wrote, directed, and...
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Love Don't Cost a Thing Part 1
A Valentine’s Day post coming from two girls who really mostly despise the “holiday” is a big deal, people, so listen up! We’re not the types to want a table for two out on the town, a horse-drawn carriage ride, or a big stuffed teddy on V-Day. We like to think the men in our lives are a bit more creative, but we also find fun in coming up with our own unique plans. Our...