Now: Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati

A wonderful surprise in OTR. Cindy Sherman's Untitled Flim Still #21, 1978

Sloane Boutique, OTR.

Interior of Sloane Boutique.

Fellow blogger, and friend - Kat Cooper.

I have always maintained a soft spot for transitional neighborhoods and communities - if you think about it, some of the most intriguing cities in the world are those under current renovation and restoration (Berlin, New York, Chicago, Istanbul).  Although Berlin, Germany and Brooklyn, New York are the first two that pop into my mind - now, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati will be a close third.

Rising above poverty, crime, and....wait for it....generational stereotypes (yuck!) - transitional areas often surprise you - and definitely provide a refreshing sense of hope.

Usually offering more affordable housing, fresh farmer's markets, vintage/thrift clothing stores, up-and-coming restaurants and ambitious entrepreneurs and designers - these neighborhoods have so much to offer, especially to those willing to offer a helping hand.

Blog Series: Bates and Cooper

My lovely friend Kathryn Cooper in Luxembourg - co-founder of Bates and Cooper

Recently graduating with a degree in Communications and a natural eye for bohemian, yet tailored street-style, Cincinnati-native Kat Cooper has developed a personal/street style blog with Sam Bates (New York) - Bates and Cooper.
Upon purchasing my olive green jogger pants from Topshop- I sent Kat a quick message asking for style advice for my upcoming trip to Chicago.  Within a day I had an email with an exquisite portfolio of options (one even named after me, how lucky!):

I have no doubt in my mind that with Kat's move to New York - she will take the street-style and blogging world by storm.  Following in the (rather impeccable) footsteps of Scott Schuman and Garance Doré. 

Thanks, Kitty!