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Beware of black henna…

OhioFashionista.Com — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:00:43 +0000

Henna parties are on the rise again as not just a form of cultural art but an art form “fad”. Recent conversations and reminising back to henna parties I have attended prompted my research about why it was easy to find the brown henna but the black henna on local store shelves. And truly with good reason – if it was done purposefully and not just based on availability due to the dangers of PPD black henna.

The pictures tell a tale that is truly painful to look through but it’s a warning to heed that the use of black henna could cause scarification. While scarification is also a trend by no means do we recommend the use of black henna to achieve such a look.

Visit this website, The Henna Page, for more details on black henna, Para-phenylenediamine, and other henna related details – the good and the bad.

Hopefully I haven’t scared you complete as henna is still very beautiful here is a gallery of henna art by local artist, The Artful Cricket, gallery of henna art.

We’re back! Fashion Week Columbus favorites picks!

OhioFashionista.Com — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:18:50 +0000

It’s unfortunate to say we lost a good bit of content, but we are working on recouping or trying to some of the blog posts otherwise it wiill just be a ‘start’ fresh per se.

With Fashion Week Columbus behind us and cooler weather approaching we like to say Ohioians hibernate, well most of us at least. Calling all fashion spies do you know of any news, fashion events, fashion stories or if you know of a new and upcoming designer or boutique that you would like to see featured.

One of our favorite images from the Fashion Week Columbus Facebook albums: (do you know this designer? We would love to ID the designer the photo wasn’t labeled)

What is going on? Undergoing some changes…

OhioFashionista.Com — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:33:12 +0000

Hello Everyone!

Some of you may of noticed the lack of blog posts, but yet we’ve been tweeting up a storm or trying to get out the local events/news via Facebook and Twitter.

We are trying to export the blog over to a new server, however it’s having glitches also, we’ve gone from taking off all the “widgets” in the sidebar to stripping the blog down to it’s bare bones – still no dice. If we can’t get it remedied by the end of this week we’ll be looking for alternate plans again, isn’t technology fun?! About as fun as scraping your eyeball with the mascara brush, right? Right.

So with that said we are still actively looking for new interns/writers if you are interested contact us and we can get you more details, also if you are a photographer/designer and have any upcoming events let us know too!

Hope everyone is having a great summer this week looks promising for some nice weather.

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Fashion Week Columbus…Designer Call!

OhioFashionista.Com — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:45:30 +0000

Want to be seen and not just heard about as a designer? Well make sure you get over to the Fashion Week Columbus’ designer call and get yourself in the spotlight!

Details from the Fashion Week Columbus Facebook page:

Fashion Week Columbus 2011 Season
Public Designer Call
June 30th, 2011 (Thursday)
5:30PM to 8PM (by appointment only)

Location: Heyman Talent Agency,
772 North High Street, Columbus OH 43215

Please email Thomas McClure (tmcclure@fashionweecolumbus.com) to make your appointment. Designers will be seen in 10 minute increments.

Please bring three finished garments, along with sketches of work (or photos).

Must be available on these dates: October 13th, 14th, 15th

*Chosen designers to showcase their work during the FWC 2011 Season will be required to pay a $50 registration fee.

Wordless Wednesday…Weird Al goes “Gaga”

OhioFashionista.Com — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 17:25:56 +0000

Hope everyone is doing well! Since all the writers are on summer break the writing has been left to me for the summer and quite frankly I’ve been so under the weather that sitting in front of a computer hasn’t been my choice of leisure lately.

BUT…this Weird Al video has been going viral on Facebook lately and it’s so funny that I had to share what a “costume” designers views are of Lady Gaga’s costumes – cheap interesting versions for the video. I have to say though I really like the Swiss cheese dress, that cracked me up.

Enjoy but don’t blame me when the song won’t get out of your head though!

- Nora

Don’t forget to “check in!” … discounts via Foursquare

OhioFashionista.Com — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:05:06 +0000

Ever since truly joining the proper technology age that we live in (first with Android and now an iPhone) I’ve finding ways to get discounts without having to clip coupons – as truly I’m not a coupon clipper. I can appreciate a good deal but don’t make me dig thru pages and deal with paper cuts to find it! I’ve fallen in love with Foursquare lately – and I know some are groaning but there truly is a way to manage it without having to reveal where you are if you don’t want to broadcast it to the world and still get great discounts! (when checking in select the option to “no” share with friends for added privacy)

Here are few random examples, subject to change:

H&M – check in to the Beachwood Place location and the first time check in get 24% off a single item!

American Eagle Outfitters – Check in and get 15% of your purchase.

Find other great discounts local to you here! 4SquareOffers.

Happy deal hunting!

Tuesday Trend…Giving Daisy Duke a run for her money.

OhioFashionista.Com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:41:21 +0000

While browsing around Beachwood Place yesterday digging around for the latest accessories to add to my collection came across a lot, A LOT, of “Daisy Duke” shorts thru nearly every store, even had them in the maternity store.

H&M – $24.95

Ok so yes this is purchasable – but I don’t recommend it the pockets hang out the bottom is in the words of many “gross”…from Forever 21

Forever 21 – $19.80

This is much better from Forever 21…

Forever 21 – $17.80

I visited both Forever 21 and H&M in Beachwood Place…

Served with a side of Irish Pride…

OhioFashionista.Com — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:13:34 +0000

Not sure how many of you will be wondering off to the Irish Festival in Cuyahoga Falls but it’s definitely worth while to make a trip over there sometimes this weekend. I have been the last few years and it’s always a joy but also there are some great little shops along the water front there to peruse through during the day. We all know the Kiss Me I’m Irish apparel from St. Patrick’s day but here are a few other fun diddies I pulled together that help show off Irish pride:

While searching about I also came across this very nice blog based out of Ireland that is all about local style not just for you and me but also home decor – enjoy! Blog: Blandaid

Akron: Fashion Show – Saturday June 18th: Zelio NOTO

OhioFashionista.Com — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:38:13 +0000

Tickets here…

Special show announcement here…

Friday Five: Rompers

OhioFashionista.Com — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:21:30 +0000

Earlier this week on Facebook and Twitter we were discussing rompers and their “comeback” – well they are here and I’m starting to notice them everywhere! Maybe my eyes have been more in tune to them since talking about them, but now I see them literally everywhere I look, some you wouldn’t even necessarily think are! While I’m not romping out the door to buy a romper (I think they really take a certain personality to rock out, and that’s not me) many of you are, tell us what you think and shoot us a picture wearing your favorite romper!

BCBGeneration – $86.40 (sale at Zappos)

Dereon – $29.99 (sale at Jimmy Jazz)

Baby Phat – $59.00 (at Dr Jays)

Ella Moss -$66.93 (sale at 6pm.com)

And for fun, check out this fun romper from Etsy…

Etsy – Romper – $89 (Etsy link to romper)

Now go forth and romp into a great weekend! For ideas of fashionable things check out Fashionably Cleveland’s local calendar!

- Nora