BLOGGER OF THE WEEK: ALYSSA SIMAKAS OF NO FILTER NEW YORK You might be able to take the girl out of Pittsburgh, but you can’t take Pittsburgh out of the girl! Alyssa Simakas was born and raised in Pittsburgh, and moved up to New York City about two years ago. From style to travel to food, Alyssa has...
By Toast In 2015, Zagat named Pittsburgh, PA as the city with the best year for restaurants. A place that was never particularly well-known for its food, Pittsburgh is quickly reinventing itself into a mecca for foodies, restaurateurs, and chefs, one successful restaurant at time. But what makes these restaurants thrive? The team at Toast talked to 8...
Your Holiday Gift Guide School is coming to a close and the holidays are upon us. Regardless of what you celebrate, you probably are thinking of getting gifts for your loved ones. And so comes the age old question—what should I get my mom/dad/brother/sister/significant other/etc.? Unless you've had a specific gift in mind for a while, you're probably scrambling...
Trendy Fashion Wishlist Or at least mine :-) It's gettin chillier, meaning our wardrobes have to adapt. Yeah, we can just wear the stuff we have from last year, but we've gotta add at least a few new items to our closets. Here's some of the items and styles I'm lusting after, and will be adding to my own wardrobe... once...
Blogger of the Week: Sarah Dewald Sarah Dewald, the voice behind blog Lovings by Sarah Dewald, was kind enough to answer a few questions I had for her. Let me start by saying—this gal is quite possibly the most adorable and eloquent young person that I've ever come across, especially in the blogging atmosphere. Her photos are beautiful and...
Blogger of the Week: Christina Rath of The Brite Stuff "The Brite Stuff is a lifestyle blog focused on the next great ideas as seen by Christina Rath. A Pittsburgh native and graduate of USC, Christina has worked in entertainment journalism in Los Angeles for 8 years and is currently pursuing her MBA at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. The Brite Stuff focuses on...
How To: Update Your Room AND Save Money Moving into a new apartment or dorm is tough, especially if you’re transitioning from your childhood home. How can you possibly make it as cozy and nice as that bedroom you’ve grown up in? You can’t—you’re not an adult with adult amounts of money to buy real adult furniture (unless...
Brave and passionate are the only words that can completely describe Jamie Claire. The Pittsburgh native moved to New York without a job or a place to live but had the drive to make something of herself; after finding a job in the beauty field and love in the big city, Jamie felt that something was telling to...
Blogger of the Week: Courtney Quinn of Color Me Courtney We all dream of the life of a fashion blogger thriving in the hustle and bustle of NYC, and with Courtney Quinn of Color Me Courtney, you can see first hand what it takes to be a successful fashion and media influencer in today's world. Courtney just recently...
To say that Chapel Hills Jewelry is accomplished is an understatement. This local, family-owned jewelry store, a staple in its community, spoils us with beautiful diamond, gemstone, and custom-made pieces, and this year they hit a milestone. The Tesauro family hosted their 25th Anniversary soiree on Saturday, March 29 that The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and Maniac was honored...
