For those of us Cincinnista’s living in the Hyde Park/Mount Lookout area, a fixture of the area is my favorite nail salon, Nailtique. Conveniently located a half a block away from Amy Youngblood Interiors headquarters, Nailtique is my place to go for my regular gel manicures and not often enough pedicures.
In business for now 10 years, the nail salon offers a top quality product at prices more competitive than other fancier spas/salons. For example, a gel manicure/signature pedicure (my favorite)is $69 plus tip. I especially love their signature pedicure with the additional sugar foot scrub and nice and long foot/leg massage. Much more enjoyable than pricier salons I’ve been too!
Owner Kelly Hang bought the salon about a year ago after working there for 6 six years. Kelly, her husband, and her staff do a great job making their clients feel comfortable with their friendly demeanor yet attention to getting you in and out as quickly as possible. However, word to the wise, Nailtique is almost always busy especially during these summer months, so I highly recommend an appointment!
Visit Nailtique today!
Nailtique is located in the heart of Mt. Lookout Square next to Mount Lookout Joe’s. What a perfect spot to visit?!Owner, Kelly Hang, at work giving a Signature Pedicure.A menu of services at great prices!
The team at work on a Friday afternoon. Nailtique is even busier on the weekends.
Ok ladies, according to my research there is no Cincinnati Boutique Sale yet this summer. Bummer! However, while I hate to search outside of Cincinnati for products, the time to grab the best sale merchandise is now. High end department stores are offering even bigger discounts on already sale merchandise to make way for fall. For example, check out Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus…both offering deep discounts. The other plus? Both stores have no locations in Ohio…so tax free shopping! Other deals? I just returned from Chicago for business (with a little time for shopping:) and even high end boutiques such as Prada and Gucci are offering up to 50% off on select items. Check them out but hurry! The good stuff goes fast!
Picked this guilty pleasure up at the Prada store in Chicago. Not quite as guilty at 50% off! I know, more camel!!Love this Alice and Olivia dress I ordered online from Neiman Marcus. Comfy yet sexy at the same time. Got for 70% off!
No, I’m not referring to our furry humped friend, I mean the color camel….or should I say “carmel” to really give you the taste?
With the Bohemian Chic look in right now, camel, rich tan….whatever you want to call it….speaks to a casual elegance that is hard to describe. I love the fact that is can go from summer to winter, unlike it’s friend, light tan. Whether, it’s in furniture, handbags, or shoes, camel is a great way to casualize your wardrobe in a hip way. Whether you do it with fringe, studs, or clean lines the richness or camel is timeless. Cheers!
My classic tan Barcelona chairs. Love the richness of the color with the modern lines.These comfy Jimmy Choo’s go with way more than I expected. Love the studs. Just leave out the studded handbag!Love the camel and white. Perfect for summer!
So In my quest for the perfect outfit on my wedding day, I had to find a pair of “wow” earrings right? My dress is very simple and off the shoulder, hence I’ve decided to wear some large scale dangling earrings to work with my hair styled upward. After many unsuccessful trips to other stores, I just couldn’t find the creative, yet elegant look I wanted. So…this Cincinnista popped in to Peek of Chic on Hyde Park Square.
I found several beautiful options and settled on a tiered long set of mother of pearls encrusted in gold and black crystals: quite the statement. I can even wear them after the wedding! Imagine that?:)
Peek of Chic has been a destination jewelry and accessory store in Hyde Park Square for over 3 1/2 years and been around even longer. Founded by Kerry Mock, the store focuses on women who want higher end, unique jewelry and home accessories with a flair. They even now carry amazing shoes! Check them out during your next trip to the square….I’m certainly glad I did!
The winner! Love these dangling most of pearl earrings with crystal accents.
Loving this funky yet functional Miu Miu glasses I bought at Lense Crafters.
Well, as few people know, I decided to embark on Lasik surgery this February, in hopes that I could simply sit down for dinner with my fiancee, Tom or go to a nice event without pulling out the glasses.
The truth is, my vision starting going downhill I think the day I turned 43 in terms of my reading…so my first step was basic readers. Of course, as a designer, I wanted them to be hip so I searched hard for my first pair and skipped the cheapies at the drug store. Then I discovered progressive bifocals. I was so sick of taking those damn readers on and off that a salesperson in an eyeglass store convinced me of the advantage of this style. I mean it could be cool the keep the glasses on all day at work right? Clear lenses on top and built in readers at top. No blurry vision if I kept them on. Perfect. So I opted for two…yes, way too expensive pairs with custom lenses. Not to mention, two pairs of sunglasses to follow.
The problem now was that my distance vision was getting worse, and after another round of new lenses and NEVER being able to take the glasses off, I was at another crossroad. This Cincinnista was wearing glasses simply too much so it was either contacts or Lasik. I bit the bullet and did the surgery at the the Lasik Institute in Kenwood which was a great experience. Albeit the procedure is a bit weird I must admit, it was a quick recoup and almost instant results.
So here’s the kicker, while Lasik does perfect your distance and general vision, at my lovely age of 48 I still needed the readers…which Dr. Marino was very honest about. After 3 months of cheap readers, once again, I couldn’t take it and went back out to purchase 2 more pairs of prescription progressive bifocals. I know crazy, huh? I couldn’t use my previous ones as my eyes had changed after the surgery and my old prescription was too strong. Does any of this make sense?! Ugh.
In any event, as least now I can do out for a night on the town sans glasses while opting for a cool “smart” pair of functional glasses during the workday. I do have to say, this Cincinnista has certainly contributed to the optometry business here in Cincinnati this year!
Well here’s to another great Cincinnista find! The Co-Op on Camargo in downtown Madiera houses three independently owned womens’ boutiques in one great location.
You can find all your fashion needs under one roof. Kennedy’s offers beautiful custom and vintage clothing and accessories. Bling Boutique, owned by Rachael Hamilton has fashion forward staple pieces as well as fabulous jewelry and accessories. JH Shoes, owned by Jill Haney, offers fun, bold, styles that every Cincinnista will covet.
The Co-Op on Camargo is your one stop shop for high fashion and great style at irresistible prices!
If you are a typical Cincinnista like me, you have kids playing “god knows what” sports in the rain. While one day is perfect for sandals, the next day can be a sloppy, outdoor mess. That’s why I highly recommend that if you are going to be “stuck in the mud,” why not splurge on a comfy, yet hip pair of rain boots? I bought my pair of rock stud black Valentino rainboots over 2 years ago….and I have more than made my ROI. Still a classic top seller, they go with everything and look hip from messy fields and, yes, to a rainy, casual day of work. Not into Valentino studs? Check out the Burberry check and Gucci’s logo styles. While summer flip fops are around the corner…you will be rocking these boots this spring and in to the fall!
Well, I’m sorry to say that this Cincinnista has little advice to impart on this post….but more of a complaint! As many of you know, I am getting remarried in July to my amazing fiancee, Tom. As many of us know from experience, with the second time around, so much less emphasis is put on the whole wedding “hoopla” right? I mean who wants a complicated, time consuming, costly event that only a 20 something has the time and energy for! Anyway, still being a very aesthetically oriented, visual person, I want to look great on our special day.
Which brings me to the dress: I refuse to wear a long white gown. We are not getting married in a church, but feel like something summery and white (ish?) would be appropriate. Lord knows I have plenty of black but on my wedding day? Hmmmmmm. My fiancee Tom says I have a great poppy colored cocktail dress that should fit the bill, however, I just still can’t get the need to wear white out of my head. Hence, I’ve been looking for white (or off white) cocktail dresses that would be elegant, yet a bit sexy. My waist line might not be tiny but my legs are still trim so I want at least show them off! So far, I’m having no luck. I did order a light pink lace number online from Neiman Marcus only to look like a bridesmaid from the 80’s. So that round was returned. I google women’s white dresses only to find they are either boring, too long, or too lacy….sorry just not in to this white lace thing.
Well, here’s my final shot: a trendy white off the shoulder dress my Milly. Definitely not your typical wedding dress. But have I ever been typical? Anyway, it’s in the mail now and let’s pray it works! Cheers!
