Kara Laricks called Project Runway’s producers and said, “Do you remember me, the lesbian teacher?” And they did. Filming for Project Runway happened at the same time Kara showed her final clothing collection at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and even after a successful audition, she didn’t bail on her classes. Luckily, the producers had...
On Aug. 16, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre officially kicked off 2012-2013 season with the 24th annual "Ballet Under the Stars." The event had all the trappings of one that we at MANIAC love - wine, ballet, ballerinas and even a few aspiring baby ballerinas, who couldn't have been cuter. The free event was part of the Allegheny Summer...
We would have celebrated Marilyn Monroe’s 86th birthday this year. Although the original blonde bombshell may not be around to blow her candles out, her legacy continues. Inhonor of the iconic sex symbol and the 50-year anniversary of her death, the Galleria Ca’ d’Oro in Miami is displaying a tribute to Marilyn from August 22 until October...
For any little monsters who haven’t heard the good news, Lady Gaga is launching a new fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame. In true Gaga style, it’s a full-on fashionable assault on the celebrity scent trend—it is the first ever black Eau de Parfum. Mother Monster has been the...
For any accomplished online shopper, Amazon is a staple. It’s a place where you can find your favorite discontinued mascara, discounted home accessories and even that perfect gifts for the impossible to shop for person in your life. It’s the Mecca for shopaholics – or at least those who prefer to shop at 11 p.m. in their...
Supermodel Cindy Crawford poses for the September cover of Tatler. Ruven Afanador photographs and Deep Kailey styles this glamorous fashion editorial in Hollywood. -Cody Nicole Wiegand
Kelsey, AKA Fashion Ace, is MANIAC Magazine's New York Fashion Corespondent, and we just love checking in our her stylish lifestyle. Always dressed to the nines, Fashion Ace is living it up in the Big Apple and having the time of her life. Here she is with friends, enjoying the summer day, on the rooftop penthouse Soaked at the...
With fashion week coming up quickly we’ll all be turning our heads towards the runways to see the latest trends and styles, whether it’ll be bolder prints or more interesting textures. But what happens to catch our attention more than the clothing sometimes is the hair and makeup. Sometimes these runway looks can be extreme, but not every...
Franctuary 325 Oliver Avenue (below the Trinity Cathedral) Pittsburgh PA 15222 Monday-Friday: 10 am-3 pm “Franks be to God!” If you’re hungry in the Cultural District around lunchtime, just step inside the Trinity Cathedral to try one of Franctuary’s gourmet hot dogs! Founded in 2004, Franctuary prides itself on their delicious NYC style dogs! Franctuary offers vegetarian...
