Anyone who has read the popular book Julie and Julia: 365 days, 524 recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell or has seen the 2009 movie adaptation directed by Nora Ephron can catch a quick glimpse into the eccentric lifestyles of non-fictional characters Julia Child and Julie Powell, but also see the successes and tribulations each face...
When local sculptor David Calfo found out that participants in this year’s annual Arbor Aid fundraiser were only allowed to use salvaged material in their entries, all he could do was smile. For the last few decades, Calfo has made a career of shaping the remnants of old mills, train stations and other iconic Steel City architecture into...
Halloween is just around the corner, and no matter your age, it is always fun to dress up. But, Halloween doesn’t always have to equal silly or skanky. I scoured the Internet to find some of the best and most fashion-forward costumes, as well as some fun favorites that may or may not include being, well…fashionable. If dressing...
When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes? Be honest now… If you’re like most women, chances are you rarely do, if at all. As a makeup artist I cannot tell you how many women I’ve encountered who let me in on this dirty little secret, and frankly, few things could be worse for your skin......
Last Wednesday I had the extreme pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest singer/songwriters perform at Pittsburgh’s Club Café. Joshua James put on an emotionally powerful show that drove some of the audience members to a trance. If you haven’t heard of Joshua, I’ll try not to judge; however you might have actually heard his hit, “Coal War,”...
White in fall? White in winter? No problem! As I’ve touched upon in a previous post, it is no longer a fashion felony to rock white after Labor Day. In fact, shades of ivory and white are white-hot on the red carpet nowadays! White generally signifies sense of purity and modernism. It provides a clean, crisp look, especially...
Maybe it’s the Boho hipster part of myself that is all too often hidden under sparkly, fleeting trends and other absurdities, or, maybe it’s my obsession with all things Rachel Zoe. But, I must say that I adore the cape trend this fall. I’ve always liked capes and ponchos, and am just glad that they are coming back...
We all know that October is home to some of Pittsburgh’s hottest Halloween parties. A fun combination of sexy and scary comes to life, especially when you are a Maniac. But while girls are dressing up as sexy cats or police officers, while guys are trying their hardest to resemble Brad Pitt circa 1999’s Fight Club, or while...
On Monday September 26th, Market Square and surrounding venues in Pittsburgh hosted the beginning of what marked Pittsburgh’s second annual Fashion Week. The kick-off event began with a cocktail reception at McCormick and Schmick’s restaurant in the city. Guests of all varieties arrived donning the latest fall trends mixed with hints of classic European designer staples. While vintage...
As seen on the fall 2011 runways of Chanel and Derek Lam, silver-shaded eyes are a refreshing alternative to the classic smokey look. What is more, this is a makeup trend you can wear over the holidays and all the way into spring. It looks great on every skin tone and can be applied in a subtle or...
