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Last night I had the pleasure of co-presenting the collection on 2014 CMH Fashion Week (CMHFW) designer Akili Cooper at the Discover Columbus Expo by CYP (Columbus Young Professionals). While attendees got a sneak peek of one of Akili's CMH Fashion Week designs, they were treated to a fabulous mini collection of evening wear as well.
Thank you CYP and The Vue for hosting us!
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 (Models Rischia Phinisee & Darissa Hayes)
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With CMHFW Ex. Director & Founder Tommy McClure.
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With CMHFW Stylist Kevin Cothren (
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Le Chocoholique - Blogger Happy Hour.

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As you know by now, chocolate is not my favorite food. In fact, I don't like chocolate at all. But, when there's a chance to see my fellow bloggers over happy hour at Le Chocoholique, I'm there. After all, they do have other goodies (of the liquid kind) to partake in. 
Last week, I was invited to meet a few selected bloggers for an evening of social over cocktails (ok, and chocolate, just not for me). 
What a great group of ladies!
(above with Katya of KatyaGrishanova.com & Belinda of HouseofPhrase
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InstaLife.

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My life through the lens of Instagram.
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 Gorgeouseness by Draugsvold Jewelry
(Purchased at Artists and Fleas in Brooklyn)
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.....had to stop in Chanel to play ;-)
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....And a little fun at Brigade in (G-Star Raw dress).
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  And the best part? Enjoying roses from my hubby <3
Follow my daily adventures on Instagram here.
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CMH Fashion Week Launch Event 2014.

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It was the night to kick off the season. And what fun it was! Thank you Hollywood Casino was hosting us
Special thanks to Thread on Grandview, Genoveva Christoff, Lubna Designs and Joan Madison Couture for providing the still model looks.

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 Model Angel Ray in Joan Madison Couture.
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 Genoveva Christoff Designs (in background)
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 (And thank you Cameron Fontana for MC'ing....AND here, doubling as a still model ;-)
(Looks from Thread on Grandview (in background)
Visit CMH Fashion Week on FB for more photos.
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CMH Fashion Week Launch Event 2014.

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It was the night to kick off the season. And what fun it was! Thank you Hollywood Casino was hosting us
Special thanks to Thread on Grandview, Genoveva Christoff, Lubna Designs and Joan Madison Couture for providing the still model looks.

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 Model Angel Ray in Joan Madison Couture.
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 Genoveva Christoff Designs (in background)
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 (And thank you Cameron Fontana for MC'ing....AND here, doubling as a still model ;-)
(Looks from Thread on Grandview (in background)
Visit CMH Fashion Week on FB for more photos.
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Instagram Life.

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My life. In Instagram.

(Laughing at the dueling ducks at Schiller Park).

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Hanging with 10tv's Angela An and Nicole Revish at 10tv studios after a CMH Fashion Week meeting.

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Me, well my booties in Capital Style Magazine's 'What you wore' feature for May/June.

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 A jeweled dinner at Betty's Fine Food & Spirits.

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Finally found the right accessories to wear with this fab necklace I bought many years ago at a thrift shop. In this case, the clothes are the accessories. The necklace deserves to be a statement on
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Fashion Redeem'd.

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What's your style? 
 
That's a question I've asked myself many times. But on a day in late September, it was all vintage. 
 The ladies from Fashion Redeem'd asked me to do a shoot for them and since I'm a huge lover of vintage, I happily said yes.
Here's a sneak peak of the shoot:
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See the rest here and also check out my interview with the ladies!
 
 
Images - Fashion Redeem'd
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September's Capital Style Magazine & I.

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A few months ago I was asked by the lovely Kristy Eckert, Editor of Capital Style magazine to be part of their 'Columbus Style Guru' September issue feature. Well yes! Thank you!
I was to choose what I'd be wearing for Fall so of course I jumped on it because any excuse to going shopping.....;-)
Yesterday after much anticipation, dear September arrived at my door.
My first September issue feature.
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Pick up the issue on Columbus newsstands or subscribe!
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Whatever you choose to call them, they're back. Albeit much more chic than those awful nylon things of many moons ago. This post was inspired by a recent request by The Columbus Dispatch to get my thoughts on 'fanny packs.' Would I wear one? Did I own one? Are they acceptable in today's fashion? Yes, No not yet and yes!
A few of the ones I would wear:
.....(please, please, I implore you, stay far, far away from ANYTHING resembling a pack from the 80's ;-)
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Read the full Columbus Dispatch article her
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Incognito.

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A few weeks ago I broke out a skirt I've had forever but had never worn. I bought it when I lived in NY 10 years ago. Maybe I knew the camo trend would be hot right now....probably not. Paired it here with a mesh crop top from the hot Columbus based brand Dirty Laser.
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Skirt - Tyte
Mesh crop top - Dirty Laser
Sandals - Second Chance Grandview
Necklace - gift from the husband but similar here
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 Great evening at Reverse Vanity Spa for the unveiling of the KiK Vantage Spring collection. If you're not familiar with KiK, check it out - Luxe fabrics, comfort beyond, my new casual addiction.

The event was touted as "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams", good friends, fun food, great time!

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Me in "Toast to the Good Life", KiK owner, Katrina in pink "Studded Tiger".....and pink Valentino Rock Studs ;-)

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 Photo op! Fellow CMH Fashion Week board member (Exec. Director), Thomas McClure and I.

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A Morning at Saks.

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Earlier this week I received an invite to a meet & greet with Saks Chanel Assoc. Buyer Kelly Gillen. At first I didn't think I would go but what better way to start the morning than playing in a sea of Chanel?
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Kelly & I.
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Even ran into my dear friend Katrina (left) of KiK Vantage.
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What better to end with than the beyond runway pearls from the Spring 13' runway show. 
Dreamy gorgeousness!
Jacket - Chanel (from Spring 02')
Dress - thrifting find :-)
Necklace - vintage - (similar here on Ebay)
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Doin' It My Way.

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My usual daily uniform. 
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T shirt  - Banana Repubic - long sleeve 'essential' t shit (Fall 12') and belt Banana Republic
Jeans - Forever 21 skinnys
Platforms - Dolce Vita - 'Jezabel'
Elizabeth Taylor for Avon- Shah Jahan necklace
Michael Kors watch - (similiar here)
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Recognize Talent When You See It.

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Yesterday I got to spend some quality time with a friend who also just happens to design some pretty chic clothes. Genoveva Christoff first caught my eye 2 years ago when I was writing an article on her. I stopped mid-writing to contact her and she ended up making me a custom piece. 
Genoveva first showed in CMH Fashion Week's Finale Show, then was hand picked by Barney's Simon Doonan to show in NY at Lincoln Center's Diet Pepsi Style Studio show in 2012. 
So proud of you my friend!
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Find Genoveva's
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When Capital Style Magazine, Columbus' premier fashion and style authority, asked me for my favorite Spring 13' trends, I had no problem listing my top 5. From Gucci's monochromatic cobalt blue to J. Crew's floral silk pants, my 'must haves' for the season. Find the full article here. Let me know what you think! ;-)
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Love leather for Spring!
See all my picks on CapitalStyle.
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Just For Kicks.

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Ok. So I kind of love these shoes. As I've said before, I was late getting in on the wedge sneaker trend. But now I'm all in. 
Thought it would be fun if they played with one of my favorite jackets.
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Wedge sneakers - LILIANA Sue
Jacket - vintage Chanel
Jeans - Rock Star super skinny in 'Sea Salt', Old Navy

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