Travel With Tamu!

Are you getting your travel list together for 2019? Don’t forget about Tampa, FL.!

In any city I visit, I like to explore the city gems.  Those gems may or may not show up on a “Top 3 Destinations” list but are still very much worth the visit. Some of these areas may only be a few blocks long but hold the true spirit of the city and the people. Tampa has those gems. I put together a list for you and a few pictures from my trips to Tampa this year. I hope this list helps you as you make your plans, travel and otherwise for 2019!

Sponge Docks- This area is actually in Tarpon Springs, which is about 30 miles from Tampa. Although a distance, this area is worth the drive. If I remember correctly, the drive didn’t seem to be over 30 minutes. Sponge Docks is full of quaint Greek restaurants, outside cafes, apparel boutiques, and natural skin care shops.

Ybor- Ybor city, which began as the Cigar Capital, is now an historic district in Tampa. In daylight, it is quiet, but you still may see a Tin Man lip-syncing outside of the 7-eleven or you may be lucky enough to enjoy an outside market with a live band. At night, Ybor transforms into an entertainment district not for the faint.  The district has a host of bars coupled with clubs, Latin and Cuban restaurants. P.S. Please get on the Line Car when you visit!

Hyde Park- Hyde Park Village is what they call it. Yep, you guessed it. If you are in the mood for high end shopping, upscale restaurants, gourmet coffee, and a cupcake with sprinkles atm (I’m not kidding, I have the picture to prove it!), this village you’ll want to visit. Even if high end and upscale is not your thing, it is worth the walk-around to catch in the view and have an impromptu photoshoot!

Downtown Tampa-Why? Because it’s what a downtown should look like. Tall buildings, coffee bars, restaurants for all meat and plant lovers, even the building of the courthouse is pretty! You’ll probably see a yoga class in session right by the water. It’s easy to get lost in environment and lose track of time; sure, it’s busy, but not overwhelming.

I would love to hear about your travel plans! Let me know by commenting on this post or send me an email: info@tamuinc.com

See You in 2019!

~Live Loud, Work Smart, Play Hard, Travel Plenty, Dance Always~

Holiday Style Made Simple!

It’s that time again! Holiday lights, holiday shopping (if that’s what you do), & holiday dinners, and straight up holiday parties filled with holiday spirits (and by spirits, I mean Cîroc, Apple Crown Royal, Rose’, I’m sure you can add to this list!) My favorite part in all of this is that holiday party attire!

What do you wear to a holiday party? When you hear this question what do you think of? Maybe you’re thinking of a little black or red dress, a sequin dress or top.  Maybe you’re thinking of one of those solid color strapless or spaghetti strap silk, flow-y dresses?

Well, how about switching it up a little bit and playing around with some prints? One print some tend to shy away from is plaid. But we can have fun with plaid at those holiday parties. How? I’m so glad you asked! To answer that question, I put together a few looks below using the same high-collared sleeveless plaid dress to give you some ideas. The looks will have short descriptions to make your holiday party styling simple!

I would love to see what you put together for your holiday looks! So, email me your pictures or tag me in your social media posts! If you have any styling questions for your party hopping or for anything else, send those questions my way!

~Live Loud ~Work Smart ~Play Hard ~Travel Plenty~ Dance Always,

Tamara

Tamu Inc

Stretch Plaid, High-Collared, Sleeveless Dress with flattering silhouette and no spanx needed with a stretch plaid!

Pair plaid with a loud printed shoe; I chose a platform boot which gives this a vintage look. You can throw just about any duster or jacket over the dress. If you are feeling like a plaid Queen, then put plaid on plaid! 

Another option for shoes? Go for the sparkle! Try wearing shimmer tights with open toe shoes!

Let's not forget the faux fur; a crop jacket, long jacket, or a coat! Any color will work. I chose faux fur with plum, brown, black, and nude. Take the same idea of the sparkle shoes and shimmer tights to set this look off!