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 excitement as bloggers devoured our latest issue, featuring Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family) star, Lucy Hale. In addition to the chance to seeing the “Love Issue” before it hit stands, bloggers were showered with VIP gifts and services from Pittsburgh Brewing Company, LaVida Massage, Katherine Reel Makeup, Harmony Salon, Tamari, White Diamond Vodka, Stella & Dot, ModCloth, Esspa Kozmetica, SouthSide Works and MINI of Pittsburgh.
As a “Thank You” to all of the bloggers that attended, MANIAC offered the chance to win $200 in fabulous gift cards to those who submitted their posts to us on February 3. And the winner(s) are …
That’s right, winner(s). We received such an overwhelming response from the Pittsburgh blogging community and it was impossible to choose just one, so without further adieu, we are pleased to announce that the winners of the Feb/March “Love Issue” Preview Blog Contest are …
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ComingUnstitched – Beautifully written by a new-comer to the Pittsburgh area, Sarah Stright, provides readers with a detailed overview of our Feb/March “Love Issue,” including photographs of her own style choices for the event. We loved Sarah’s MANIAC courage for throwing herself in to the middle of the Pittsburgh fashion scene (alone, not knowing anyone) as well as the attention she paid to describing her favorite articles such as Maniac Shops, Fashion (J’Adore Paris) and Jet Set – Egypt. Expect to see Sarah on the scene in Pittsburgh and blogging about it in the months to come, we do …
It’s All Smoke & Mirrors – Never at a loss for words when it comes to fashion and all things fabulous, Michele Garris, provides an in-depth look at our “Love Issue.” We loved her inclusion of several “Maniac Mutts” as well as the wide variety of articles on which she chose to comment such as the cover story featuring Lucy Hale, our “Style Profile” featuring Homestead native Pamelyn McMahon and profile on comedy magician, Lee Terbosic. As a photo stylist, esthetician, make-up artist and business woman, Michele continue to provide a clear view on style, through all the smoke and mirrors …
Thanks to everyone who made this event such a huge success! We are pleased to announce that you will find a detailed feature on the BEST FASHION BLOGGERS IN PITTSBURGH in our April/May issue. Stay tuned …
For more photos from the event, check out our photo album on Facebook.
~Jennifer K. McGlincy | Editor
