On February 2, 2012, MANIAC Magazine hosted an exclusive preview of our Feb/March "Love Issue" for all style crunching, beauty addicted, art loving, music obsessed, socially active, health conscious and travel-loving bloggers that pride themselves on giving their readers breaking news and exclusive access to the inside scoop. The room (formerly Nine West in SouthSide Works) buzzed with...
By now, it should come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of the Pittsburgh music scene; everything from hip hop and pop, to straight up rock. The music and talent this city has is not only dynamic, but is also progressive and truly something the rest of the world is starting to notice. Surely, Pittsburgh...
Every so often an actress comes along who possesses that special something, that “it” factor separating her from a long line of homogenous Hollywood honeys. Emma Stone is one of those rare – a classic beauty with charm, wit, class, humility and humor… not to mention that sexy, husky voice worthy of Fiona Apple or a young Kathleen...
All eyes are on Nashville’s hottest new star, Canaan Smith, as he dominates not only the airwaves - both television and radio - but also the hearts of everyone…everywhere. You might recognize him from the CBS’ hit TV show The Amazing Race, but, trust me, this is not just some TV-star-turned-singer. Canaan has chops where it counts the...
Is your face a hot mess? Has parched, flaking, disastrous winter skin got you down? If so, get ready to meet your savior: the Goji Berry Facial Hydration Mask by Freeman. This mask, which the company claims “helps restore healthy skin tone and improves moisture retention,” is a soothing, moisture-rich treat for dehydrated, chapped, aging, stressed or tired...
About four years ago when I was working in New York City, I started to notice more and more music shops carrying vinyl records; not just oldies-but-goodies like Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel, but current titles and releases. The Village’s Bleecker Street Records became my home away from home. It was surprising to me to see that records...
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Danielle Barbe almost three years ago when I booked her for a charity event I was helping to put together for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Glitzburgh (www.glitzburgh.com). She played an unbelievable set, like the professional she is, and her band was out of this world. Admittedly, when I first heard...
When we think of Walt Disney, the first thought that comes to mind is a mouse named Mickey. We all grew up watching Disney movies, the Mickey Mouse Club and couldn’t wait for our first trip to Disneyland or Disneyworld. It’s hard to believe that Mickey Mouse will turn 84 years old this November! Even though Mickey and...
The holiday season is over and it’s the time of year when the snow starts to fall and in most areas the sun is seldom seen. You can find great deals on winter clothes at stores all over as they begin to bring out their spring clothing lines. As I write this blog and look out my window...
In conjunction with Rimmel London, the cosmetics line she has represented for a decade now, supermodel Kate Moss has launched five Lasting Finish Lipsticks sure to please everyone from teen girls and daring fashionistas to conservative ladies who lunch. Known for her effortless rock ‘n roll chic both on and off the runway, Moss has created five glamorous...
