Most of us need coffee and caffeine to get through the day, but on these hot summer days, who wants to be sipping on a sizzling beverage? This time of year is all about keeping cool and what better way to do so than by indulging in popsicles! If only we could combine the two…. Emily Schuman of...
Put in your favorite CD. Turn on your favorite radio station. Sure we can all rock out to our favorite songs, artists, and bands, but how often do you really stop to listen to the music. Of course, it’s a combination of the music and lyrics that really resonate with people all over the world, but save for...
Who doesn’t enjoy a good manicure? Now that the sun is shining and the temperatures are rising, swap that classic manicure for a more colorful, dramatic look. Feminine colors are perfect the perfect transition into the season. These nail tones have been inspired by the blossoming buds and flowers typically associated with springtime—pinks, reds, yellows, oranges, and burgundy!...
By now some of you beauty Maniacs may have heard about a new phenomenon called “BB cream” and wondered what, exactly, it is. I’m here to spill the deets. BB Cream (“Blemish Balm, Beauty Benefit, Beblesh Balm or Blemish Base cream) is a multi-tasking skin care and makeup product; it’s like a tinted moisturizer on steroids. The formula...
There are a number of trends that have strutted down runways, been modeled in editorials, and photographed on red carpets, but what are some of MANIAC’s favorite fashion trends for Spring 2012? This season it’s all about bold colors, daring patterns and short tops! TANGERINE This may be my favorite trend of the season. It’s such a fresh...
Some still wonder why the bulky, flat, round UGG boot is still around—in all its fur and fuzziness. UGG Australia has tried various transformations including clogs, pastels, and sequins, but now the brand is about to expand their collection again. They are introducing the NEW UGG boot, which are more chic than their furry friends. The latest collection...
March has arrived and spring’s warmth beckons, yet the lack of sunlight has bestowed upon your face a vampiric incandescence. While hitting the tanning bed may seem irresistible right now, we’ve all been schooled in its dangerous effects. What is more, its alternative- self-tanning - can be messy, challenging and not so pleasantly fragranced. A liquid bronzer or...
** Film Still from “Girl with Black Balloons” In its sixth year, the Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival continues to shine a cinematic light on the human faces that reflect the themes that shape and define the world we live in. This year's Faces of Others festival invites you to examine contemporary issues surrounding the concept of the...
KRYSTEN RITTER Krysten was MANIAC’s cover girl for the October/November 2010 issue. The model-turned-actress played in star-studded Hollywood movies such as She’s Out of My League, What Happens in Vegas, 27 Dress, and Confessions of a Shopaholic. Now the Pennsylvania native is gearing up to star in ABC’s new series Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23. The...
