Okay fellow Cincinnista’s, a big reminder that the Co-Op on Camargo will be hosting their big End of Year Sale with amazing deals on clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories starting this Thursday, February 1st at 5 pm! Please join us for an opening Ladies Night with wine and yummy lite bites. Cheers and see you soon!
So fellow Cincinnista’s, I last wrote about what trending for 2018, but let’s face it, it’s cold out there baby and it’s time for some great deals on winter clothing, shoes and accessories!
My favorite sale in Cincinnati is always put on by the Co-Op & Friends, conveniently located on Camargo Road in Madiera. Cincinnista is excited to be an official promoter of this event, so here are the details of this end of season sale!
The sale begins on Thursday, February 1st (5-8pm) and continues through Saturday February 3rd. There will be dramatic reductions on “fashion forward” merchandise from clothing, to shoes, jewelry, and accessories. In addition, esthetician Shawna Renay will be offering brow waxing and lash services on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. My favorite part of the sale is the Opening Thursday night consisting of wine tasting and yummy lite bites to enjoy while shopping with my favorite Cincinnista’s!
To top it off, a $5 donation at the door as well as a percentage of sales, will go to the always charitable Karen Wellington Foundation.
Check out the attached flyer and see you there!
So fellow Cincinnista’s, I’ve blogged and and even been featured on TV about what’s hot in Interior Design for 2018, but now let’s talk about personal style and fashion. It’s always true that what is trending in interior design and overall design transcends itself in to fashion and visa versa.
After much research here are my top 7 trends for 2018!
-Shine and gloss: From metallics to now actual yes, vinyl, glossy pants and tops, anything shimmery (well almost) is in. Just make sure to not let your entire outfit be a reflective sign and mix and match the wow pieces with the more subdued.
-Mixed prints. Again, we want to be careful of not becoming a fashion “mine field” , but the juxtaposition of different prints is very current. Don’t be afraid to mix those plaid jeans with an embroidered top for example if the colors work together.
-Fringe: While I’m a bit of a bohemian haute couture dresser myself on my casual days, fringe is still in! From sweaters to handbags, the 70’s are still with us. Just a little moderation ladies!
-Nineties Influences: Ugh sorry ladies, I’m not advocating Alexa Carrington’s oversized should pads, but the windbreaker and “bomber style” jackets have come back but in a with more sophisticated and interesting materials.
-Haute Demin: While demin will never go out of style, it’s time to leave your Levi’s and get more creative. Many of us older Cincinnistas aren’t into the distressed, holely look but what about zippers and contrasting panels of focus? Sounds kind of fun to me!
-Utilitarian and Camo style clothing. While I still treasure the army green and lace Veronica Beard jacket I got on big time sale this summer, this look isn’t going away. Camo themed sweaters to pants with utilitarian outside military pockets are all over the run ways for the spring.
So cheers and Happy New Year and check out some of these looks!
Okay, so I know I’m not Oprah and the whole word isn’t hanging on every word I say, but with a crazy month of November behind me, this Cincinnista is ready to shop for my family, friends and of course, myself. I know, sounds selfish right? But with the deals? Come on!
Now a couple of these items I’ve purchased, but of course not all. I mean, even a Cincinnista can’t afford them all. But here is a mix of some of my favorite clothing pieces and accessories this winter season:
Well, what better way for a Cincinnista to spend a Saturday afternoon than a walking tour in OTR of top kitchens and culinary delights in Cincinnati!? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 4th, from 11-3 the Junior League of Cincinnati will be hosting it’s annual Tour of Kitchens. Over a dozen kitchens will be featured on a self guided tour with great food at each stop by top chefs in the area. We are proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Tour, not to mention, as an OTR business, we have designed 2 of the kitchens on the tour. In addition, Amy Youngblood Interiors will be a stopping point on the our where we will be serving mimosa’s, wine and gourmet lies bites. We hope to celebrate with you tomorrow!
Ok Cincinnista’s, plaid is no longer reserved for your classic Burberry scarf or rain boots. As I mentioned in a previous post, plaid is in style in an an even bigger way. I must admit, that after my Rag and Bone black and red plaid twill leggings finally gave way last weekend (which by the way I thought was pretty fashion forward when I bought then 3 years ago:), I’ve been on a quest to replace them. After much research, I’ve found that most top clothing lines are offering anything from neutral plaids, to bright and bold options. From jackets, to shirts, to pants, plaid is a classic piece that when mixed with cutting edge boots and accessories is a necessity to any Cincinnista’s wardrobe.
Here are some of my fav’s:
While most of you Cincinnista’s have probably heard, we are hosting an amazing event this Friday, October 6th at 6:30! We are partnering with a local OTR charity called Indigo Hippo to raise money and/or collect gently used art and craft supplies. Indigo Hippo is an art thrift store located on Main Street, which sells gently used art and craft supplies to those who could not normally afford it, supporting creativity in Cincinnati. The store is filled with an amazing array of affordable finds: from colored pencils, to vintage finials, to pine cones. Nothing is off limits in this creative haven!
For the event on Friday night we ask that you bring any type of art, office or craft supply. Be creative! Not feeling creative? A $5 donation is suggested.
In addition we will be serving wine from the Wine Merchant as well as other beverages and yummy lite bites from Che, also located in OTR.
So please join us for an evening for a great cause and fun!
Well, it’s not just any velvet that’s in this season! On a recently trip to Saks, I was amazed by the amount of various red velvet jeans and jackets. And to be more specific, it’s more like dark red or wine colored velvet.
Here are some reasons I love this look (at least in jeans):
-It’s a great neutral for the season. Deep red goes with blue, black and a myriad of neutrals.
-It’s rich and cozy looking. I mean who doesn’t love the feel and softness of this material?
-The dark red is flattering on most figures. In lieu of “louder” patterned jeans, if you aren’t a size 2, this dark color helps out the most fullest of figures.
-It’s the perfect pant for work. I know as I designer, I feel the need to dress up for work most days and regular jeans are a little too casual. Velvet jeans are comfortable and casual, yet still stylish and upscale looking.
Here are a few examples of my fav’s”
