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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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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.
Google Images - Belstaf
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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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Putting together a complete week of fashion is a lot of hard work. And the CMH Fashion Week Designer Panel saw some of the hardest working designers in the business at our second casting. We were casting for our upcoming Fashion Week, Oct 6-13th. One of the most anticipated fashion events in the Midwest, its a week you shouldn't miss.
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Images - Kristina Beckett of Travel Colorfully
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Hats & Flowers.

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I've been on a blazer kick for the past few months. I should also mention that I'm having a floral moment too. So when I first saw this blazer, I had to have it. 
I've worn it under my oxblood leather blazer, under a drapey sweater and of course alone. Can't wait to take this into Spring!
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Jacket - Mink Pink. Ladybird Boutique
Hat & t-shirt - Banana Republic
Leggings - Target
Ankle boots - Dolce Vita 'Whatt'
Eel skin clutch - vintage, Etsy
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CMH Fashion Week Now Casting!

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Fashion family as you may know, I sit on the board of this organization and it's that time of year again.....
ATTENTION DESIGNERS!

CMH Fashion Week is now casting for Fashion Week 2013!

We're looking for the BEST designers to show their looks for the CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show October 12th.

Do you have what it takes?

If so, please email designer@cmhfashionweek.com with attachments, videos and/or links to your most recent work. Please also include the name of any fashion shows you've
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CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show.

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This Saturday was the day everyone was waiting for, the CMH Fashion Week Finale Runway Show. It didn't disappoint. This is the third year for the show and this years was the inaugural event for the new downtown Hilton hotel. 10 designers walked their collections down the runway to the applause of audience. And if you've ever tried to get a fashion show audience to clap while the show is still going on, you know that's quite an anomaly. This show was just that good. 
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  (Josie Wills)
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24Seven Couture

Its always exciting to begin a new venture. You go through the jubilation at the thought of the venture being successful...and the nervousness to go along with the 'what ifs.'  But I've always come back to the jubilation aspect of it because the idea of success overrides any negative in my mind.
In only a matter of a few weeks, a friend & I have gone forward to fill a void not only in our local market but on a global scale. 
I give you 24Seven Couture!
24Seven Couture is an online luxury consignmen
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