tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43183315085850043402024-03-13T23:23:00.209-04:00O.M.O. WritesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1779125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-20977406647332374242016-10-28T00:35:00.000-04:002016-10-28T00:37:25.438-04:00//TNEMNRODA TALKS: MY NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL//<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1_Vv7r-G23k" width="560"></iframe><br />
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As you know my eyewear line is called TNEMNRODA, so I've started a youtube channel that focuses on talks that guide you in adorning your life, not just your sunnies [in positivity and power].<br />
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So far, I've been discussing a lot of the thinking practices that I've adopted to stay grounded in my dreams and the execution of them. The video above dives deeper into a concept that I explore in a previous video of changing your mindset and creating new dreams for yourself.<br />
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So while you're daring to dream big dreams for yourself, take it a step further. Dream beyond your geographical limits.<br />
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During my 2 week trip between New Orleans and Houston, I thought: what would I do differently if location was of no hinderance? See what you come up with for yourself and let me know if you end up moving! ;)<br />
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My fave things to wear before it got super chilly were all of the above. Thigh high boots, cut offs and the JoJo Sunnies from my eyewear line. While the Gucci bag is aspirational, I still plan on busting this look out when I'm in Houston or LA. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-19503336015540383342016-09-17T11:20:00.004-04:002016-09-17T11:22:55.981-04:00//HI! I'VE MISSED YOU//<span style="font-family: inherit;">Hi lovelies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My omowrites.com wordpress had a virus. My domain was bought. I thought it was over for sure and maybe that all meant that it was meant to be that way. I changed the name of my personal insta from @omowrites to @ms.tnemnroda. Before I knew it, someone scooped up @omowrites and it seemed to be in the past for good... except in my mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Turns out, it wasn't difficult at all to come back. I realized that I still had my blogger account. Alive and well...maybe sleeping and well. But ready for me to post on nonetheless! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I deactivated the forwarding function that sent you from omowrites.net automatically to the now defunct omowrites.com and here I am! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've bought a light ring and will be posting lots of video content as well. Something that I just started to dabble in towards the end of my last O.M.O. writes era. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">Thanks so much if you have already donated! The rallied support in less than two weeks has been incredible! THANK YOU! </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Please know that you have contributed to a total of $2,080 so far! Including cash donations, I am about 40% of the way through attaining my goal!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">PLUS:: We have support from Rocket Hub! They like our campaign so much that they have interviewed and featured us on their blog today! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 16px;">I really hope that you can help me make it to my goal: presenting to buyers at Axis and expanding the reach of TNEMNRODA to girls all over the country and beyond through the stores they shop! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51); line-height: 20px;">Please help me make this prayer-come-true, a true reality. I ask that you rally with me in monetary support </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0 , 0 , 0); line-height: 22px;">by contributing to the $5k needed </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51 , 51 , 51); line-height: 20px;">to make it to the Axis Show. To see ways in which you can donate and the amazing gifts I have for you in return </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">click</span><a href="http://www.rockethub.com/projects/53473-tnemnroda-5k-to-the-pier" style="color: black;"> HERE</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"> !</span></span></span><br />
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That's right, we're dot-com-ing it, my lovelies! Still working on the layout, but the general gist is available as are current posts. Thanks so much for reading O.M.O. Writes on blogger and for those who followed via the blogger tool.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-35906014536889353142011-09-13T11:23:00.001-04:002011-09-13T11:23:00.991-04:00//REAL STYLE: DAY 5: FASHION WEEK S/S '12//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachel-roy-street-style.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachel-roy-street-style.jpg" /></a><br />
O.M.O. Contributing Photog, Chelsey Wilkins of <a href="http://www.chellywellzshop.blogspot.com/"><b>ChellyWellzShop</b></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-88463584329150480452011-09-13T09:30:00.001-04:002011-09-13T09:30:01.241-04:00//CELEB SIGHTINGS @ RACHEL ROY//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachel-roy-and-kim-k.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachel-roy-and-kim-k.jpg" /></a><br />
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I would be a bit crazed if I saw Kim Kardasian, should I be embarrassed to say that? She seems to be an amazing go-getter and just so much to admire. Her interview in Glamour a while back put her in a serious light for me. <br />
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Joy Bryant always looks so regular to me. She obviously doesn't have a glam squad but I don't either...so...what's the reason for not having shiny locks or a pampered pout?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-47643079441888501082011-09-13T09:05:00.000-04:002011-09-13T09:05:26.895-04:00//RACHEL ROY S/S 2012//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachel-roy-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachel-roy-5.jpg" /></a> <br />
PHOTO CRED// O.M.O. Contributing Photog, Chelsey Wilkins of <a href="http://www.chellywellzshop.blogspot.com/"><b>ChellyWellzShop</b></a><br />
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Though seemingly schizophrenic in selection, there is a method to the madness of my fave looks from one of fashion's sweethearts, Rachel Roy.<br />
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Roy took her Spring/Summer 2012 collection to a Far East place and I am not totally sure why, but the contrasting brilliant hues against black was subtly Asian enough that I appreciated the reference. Not all wraps were kimono, but more DVF. She's also tapped into the pajama look that is great for this Fall but will it really last into the Spring as literally?<br />
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<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachelroy098.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachelroy098.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachelroy2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachelroy2.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=rachelroy116.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachelroy116.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-43259252650426321722011-09-13T08:12:00.000-04:002011-09-13T08:12:58.876-04:00//RISE + SHINE, ANOTHER FASHION WEEK DAY!//<a href="http://www.blogger.com/omowrites.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/rachelroy-morning-fw.jpg" /></a><br />
PHOTO CRED: O.M.O. Contributing Photog, Chelsey Wilkins of <a href="http://www.chellywellzshop.blogspot.com/"><b>ChellyWellzShop</b></a><br />
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Taken at Rachel Roy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-74784274599091940482011-09-12T07:02:00.001-04:002011-09-12T07:07:20.214-04:00//FINALLY, FASHION'S NIGHT OUT SHOTS!//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-7.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-7.jpg" /></a><br />
Fashion week has barely begun and I feel like there's already so much to get through. But let's start with Fashion's Night Out. It had to be the craziest one ever, flanked by non-fashionables who walked in + out of stores just for the beverage and the kids running up + down Prince chanting 'Ye without any sign of Your Highness.<br />
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Besides that I ran into friends, took shot of cute peeps, had baked mac + cheese at the unsuspecting surfing shop, Vilebrequin and had a super awkward encounter with a previous boss at French Connection. See the shots below!<br />
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//FACE-2-FACE AFRICA EDITOR//<br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-4.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-4.jpg" /></a><br />
//DJ BONNIE DANGER + SHYVONNE//<br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-8.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-8.jpg" /></a><br />
//RICCI STEEZ + FRIEND, TEE//<br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-5.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-5.jpg" /></a><br />
//EBONIE SIMONE +KESHAWNA BOONE//<br />
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<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-3.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=FNO-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/FNO-6.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-41874163315306288302011-09-09T17:03:00.000-04:002011-09-09T17:03:29.788-04:00//JENNI KAYNE: SS 2012 PREVIEW//While FNO shots are to come and my attendance to Blogger's Night Out and the Style Like U party are awaiting my attendance, here's a sneak peak at Fashion Week amazingness! <br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=jenni-kayne-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/jenni-kayne-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=jenni-kayne-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/jenni-kayne-3.jpg" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=jenni-kayne-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/jenni-kayne-2.jpg" /></a><br />
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The Jenni Kayne SS 2012 preview is giving me my last wind for the summer as fall creeps in, making it actually feel like Mother Nature made a bee-line to the fashion show season at hand!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-71446110201126255162011-09-07T07:41:00.001-04:002011-09-07T07:46:37.609-04:00//THE RUNDOWN: FNO + SUCH//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=sdance.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/sdance.jpg" width="580" /></a><br />
//<a href="http://jakandjil.com/blog/?p=5903"><b>PHOTO CRED</b></a>//<br />
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So here's the rundown! <br />
1. Fashion's Night Out is Manana and I have my itinerary planned for once! Third time's a charm, I guess. Have no idea where to go? See my plans //<a href="http://fashionsnightout.com/nightout/Zm5vYzI2MzkzMw=="><b>here/</b></a>/<br />
1A. It's freezing and I think I may wear my hat like Stevie Dance in the shot above! <br />
<span class="htmlcode">2. After reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-2-0-Blogging-Profitable-Launching/dp/1463611382"><b>Blogging Your Way to the Front Row</b></a> by Yuli Ziv, I've been integrating tips knowingly and, some how, subconsciously. Shouts to me for getting a real [starter] camera Nikon P500 and a photographer with a better camera who will take street shots of me. oooh! Thanks for the inspo, Yuli!</span><br />
<span class="htmlcode">3. I bought two other amaze books on Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_6?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=rework+jason+fried&sprefix=rework"><b>Rework </b></a>by Jason Fried and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_8?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=ellements+of+personal+style&sprefix=ellement&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Aellements+of+personal+style&ajr=8"><b>Ellements of Personal Style</b></a> by Joe Zee</span><br />
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<span class="htmlcode">Bonus point: I'm having a great time enjoying my world, not the "real" world. Hope you are as well! See what I'm talking about //<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/2011/08/mind-games-living-in-happiness.html"><b>here</b></a>//</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-26548894090837734882011-09-05T13:06:00.000-04:002011-09-05T13:06:24.694-04:00//FOOL'S GOLD DAY + NIGHT OFF//<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=fools-gold-day-off.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="fools-gold-day-off" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/fools-gold-day-off.jpg" /></a><br />
What to do if you're not doing the West Indian Day Parade or just laid up...Fool's Gold is always a good time--see you there!<br />
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<i><b>Fool’s Gold Day Off</b></i><br />
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<i>Juicy J</i><br />
<i>Danny Brown</i><br />
<i>Just Blaze</i><br />
<i>Brothers Macklovitch (A-Trak & Dave1)</i><br />
<i>Araabmuzik</i><br />
<i>Cubic Zirconia</i><br />
<i>Party Supplies</i><br />
<i>Nick Catchdubs</i><br />
<i>+ Special Guests</i><br />
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<i>City Winery Backyard</i><br />
<i>155 Varick St, NYC </i><br />
<i>(Entrance on Spring btwn Hudson & Varick)</i><br />
<i>2-8pm / All ages</i><br />
<i>Free!</i><br />
<a href="http://s236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/?action=view&current=fools-gold-night-off.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="fools-gold-night-off" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/fools-gold-night-off.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-32091336858974072902011-09-05T12:00:00.001-04:002011-09-05T12:01:47.155-04:00//ERYKAH BADU SPEAKS ON CREATIVITY + SUCH//<iframe frameborder="0" height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28372985?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="580"></iframe><br />
//<a href="http://www.riccisteez.com/2011/09/erykah-badu-and-visions.html"><b>SOURCE</b></a>//<br />
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It's no wonder that Erykah Badu seems to affect her men to their core, changing their lives forever and leaving them always with her name on their tongue...in their songs. <br />
The woman is so sure and cool in how she speaks, with almost a masculine energy. It's captivating. <br />
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After all that insightful talk from which I milked crazy amounts of inspiration she has the simplest, girliest response to the last question: "What makes you smile?" Watch to see what I mean...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-52594074383922024832011-09-04T20:36:00.001-04:002011-09-04T20:38:03.119-04:00//WHAT I WORE: LABOR DAY 2011//<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search/label/What%20I%20Wore" target="_blank"><img src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/labor-day-wiw.jpg" border="0" alt="LABOR-DAY-FASHION"></a><br />
Deets// Equipment shirt courtesy of Loehmann's Gift Card, American Apparel skirt, Zara heels, Vintage belt<br />
No West Indian day parade for me. Kept it low key as far as quality time at home, running, doing some yoga, cooking and last minute nights out. Feels like I have all the time in the world! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-36358396185286548392011-09-02T16:47:00.001-04:002011-09-02T16:47:50.034-04:00//LOVE FOLA IN VAMP//<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/28339079?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="580" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/28339079">VAMP</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7933024">Folasade</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p><br />
Fola has a millie projects that she produces and updates seemingly simultaneously. Here's another, Vamp. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-52739268630037385312011-09-01T11:20:00.001-04:002011-09-01T11:20:00.152-04:00//I STILL WANT ONE: THURSDAY FRIDAY//<a href="http://www.sassybella.com/2010/12/thursday-fridays-together-bag-is-a-canvas-hermes-birkin/" target="_blank"><img alt="ACCESSORIES-BAGS-THRUSDAYFRIDAY" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/tumblr_lqtovb0dFE1r2yiabo1_500.png" /></a><br />
//<a href="http://www.sassybella.com/2010/12/thursday-fridays-together-bag-is-a-canvas-hermes-birkin/"><b>SOURCE</b></a>// <br />
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Thursday Friday Hermes Birkin Canvas Tote...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-85269003595240034232011-09-01T08:16:00.003-04:002011-09-01T08:16:00.407-04:00//STYLE INSPO: NICOLE RICHIE//<a href="http://omotumbls.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="fashion-inspiration-nicole-richie" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/tumblr_lk2nsjN0JX1qb0dlwo1_500.jpg" /></a><br />
Though not many, there are a couple style shots of Nicole Richie in my inspiration folder. As I give my "length" a break for my cropped look, she's even more note-worthy to me. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-28633628746010604422011-09-01T07:06:00.000-04:002011-09-01T07:06:51.336-04:00//TRANSITIONS, TRANSITIONS: DRESSING A/W//<a href="http://thenastygal.tumblr.com/post/8812364817/words-of-wisdom-from-an-03-nylon" target="_blank"><img alt="NYLON-MAGAZINE-FASHION" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/tumblr_lpsw9dm6qL1qg4nwm.jpg" /></a><br />
//<a href="http://thenastygal.tumblr.com/"><b>SOURCE</b></a>// <br />
A page from a 2003 Fall issue of Nylon. So ready for layers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-19116132632891717102011-08-31T09:02:00.005-04:002011-08-31T09:02:00.573-04:00//VOGUE TURKEY: AUTUMN ENSEMBLES//<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search/label/editorial" target="_blank"><img alt="FALL-FASHION" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/kelsey3.jpg" /></a><br />
With September being a day away and crisp Autumn temps creeping up on us, this editorial in Vogue Turkey is especially inspiring.<br />
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It proves why I'll never tire of lace, sheer or a choppy DIY--yes, to hacking at a maxi skirt! [see above] Those 3 things, and I'd like to add audacious, colorful fur, are just a few things that are so glam people won't be able to take a day of you in! And we love that!<br />
<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search/label/editorial" target="_blank"><img alt="VOGUE-TURKEY" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/kelsey2.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search/label/editorial" target="_blank"><img alt="VOGUE-EDITORIAL" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/kelsey5.jpg" /></a><br />
<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search/label/editorial" target="_blank"><img alt="SEPTEMBER-ISSUE-FASHION" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/kelsey6.jpg" /></a><br />
//<a href="http://fashiongonerogue.com/kelsey-van-mook-john-lindquist-vogue-turkey/"><b>SOURCE</b></a>//Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-41003853023850874352011-08-31T06:37:00.002-04:002011-08-31T22:44:52.447-04:00//FEATURED ON ESSENCE.COM 40 FAB FASHION BLOGGERS//<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/2011/08/featured-on-essencecom-40-fab-fashion.html" target="_blank"><img alt="ESSENCE-FORTY-FAB-BLOGGERS" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/ESSENCE-FORTY-FAB.png" /></a><br />
O.M.O. Writes was featured in a round up of 40 Fab Bloggers. Shouts to friends also featured: Jared Lowe of<a href="http://www.thelowefactor.com/"><b> LoweFactor</b></a>, Christina of <a href="http://www.lovebrownsugar.com/"><b>LoveBrownSugar</b></a>, Celia of <a href="http://www.%20afractionoffashion.blogspot.com/"><b>A Fraction of Fashion</b><span id="goog_113775284"></span><span id="goog_113775285"></span></a>, Najwa of <a href="http://www.styleaholics.com/"><b>Styleaholics</b></a>, Rae and Gabe of<a href="http://www.stuffflypeoplelike.com/"><b> Stuff Fly People Like</b></a>, Teena of <a href="http://www.fashionforbreakfast.com/"><b>Fashion For Breakfast</b></a>, Jess of <a href="http://www.glamazonsblog.com/"><b>Glamazons</b></a>, Josh and Travis of <a href="http://www.streetetiquette.com/"><b>Street Etiquette</b></a>, Saneeta of <a href="http://www.chicinspector.com/"><b>Chic Inspector</b></a>, sP of <a href="http://www.swaggerofparis.com/"><b>Swagger of Paris</b></a>, Misha of <a href="http://www.thefabchick.com/"><b>The Fab Chick</b></a>, oh! and last but not least Claire of <a href="http://www.thefashionbomb.com/"><b>The Fashion Bomb</b></a>. <br />
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It's so funny...we were all blogging and linking and tweeting each other. But this is great, so another shout to Zandile [and Terrence] for compiling such a great list on which to share company. <br />
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See the full run down //<a href="http://photos.essence.com/galleries/black_style_now__forty_fab_fashion_bloggers#927853"><b>here</b></a>//Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-83695236268061965422011-08-30T12:32:00.001-04:002011-08-31T07:13:27.525-04:00//LENNON SHADES AND LACE SKIRTS//<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/2011/06/what-i-wore-1-of-2.html%0A" target="_blank"><img alt="LACE-SKIRT-TREND" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/lac-trend-stylesight.jpg" /></a><br />
Love StyleSight for how spot on they are when it comes to trends. But here's two that I've been on for a while. Keep it here and tell your friends about O.M.O. Writes to be the first on what's fresh in fashion, style and trends!<br />
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Click the images for me wearing these trends months, even a year, ago! <br />
<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-i-wore-festival-fashion.html" target="_blank"><img alt="LENNON-SHADES-TREND" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/lennon-round-shades.jpg" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4318331508585004340.post-46380963083629893562011-08-29T09:58:00.001-04:002011-08-29T09:58:00.446-04:00//FADER.COM FEATURES JAVANA MUNDY//<a href="http://omowrites.blogspot.com/search?q=FADER" target="_blank"><img alt="FADER-JAVANA-MUNDY" border="0" src="http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff12/samanthasmikle/omo%20album%202/javana-in-rl.png" /></a><b> </b><br />
<b>//<a href="http://www.thefader.com/2011/08/25/styled-by-fader-rh/">PHOTO CRED</a></b>//<br />
Fader's Styled By features my girl, Javana Mundy who is 1/3 of our art exhibition series <a href="http://www.reawakeningseries.com/"><b>The Reawakening</b></a>. <br />
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See Javana's blog <b>//<a href="http://www.talkfame.com/blog/">here</a>//</b> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0