It's always disheartening when we learn of a magazine we've coveted for so long has closed its glossy pages. Although we know print as a medium has to fight for its life, we're all in this together and that's why we were saddened by the news. Lucky magazine has been one of the go-to magazines for fashionistas and...
The Timelessness and Versatility of Lex & Lynne “I have nothing to wear!” This ubiquitous cry is uttered morning after morning by masses of young professionals who have fallen victim to drab, dated closets. Most of us are familiar with the pre-coffee odyssey that is picking out an outfit. Luckily, Alexis Corry’s Sewickley boutiques are changing the game....
Romina Vairo: Life in Grand Design She spent her childhood staring out the window of her father’s pizza shop doodling on the back of grease-stained sales receipts. What began as little, rudimentary stick figures slowly morphed into complete landscapes and sketches of clothing. Everyone saw the talent, and soon, there was no denying it. She was meant for...
Our Favorite Summer 2015 Swimsuit Brands Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer and you know what that means, pools are open! It is time for bathing suit season and I couldn’t be more excited. Sometimes finding that unique and amazing suit can be a struggle if you do not know where to look. So get...
Into The Closet: E.B. Pepper local Pittsburgh boutique Memorial Day weekend is the official start to summer and we couldn't be more excited. What better way to kick off the summer than with a few new pieces to add to our wardrobe. As part of Maniac's "Into The Closet" series we stopped by Shadyside boutique, E.B. Pepper, and quickly embraced the...
Strathberry of Scotland's U.S. Takeover If you're up to date on all of your blog reading, then you'll probably recognize the name With the help of the internet, the luxury brand is quickly gaining traction in the United Kingdom as well as the U.S. The design house, which is based in Edinburgh, boasts beautiful, carefully handcrafted leather bags...
Balmain x H&M: Fall's Hottest Collaboration Sunday night was one of the biggest nights for music, so no one was expecting a major fashion announcement. But that’s just what we got when Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing walked the Billboard Music Awards red carpet arm in arm with friends, Jourdan Dunn and Kendall Jenner. The pair of models were...
Style Profile: Brigitte & Christina Nguyen of Ragged Row Brigitte and Christina Nguyen are the dynamic duo behind local boutique Ragged Row. The pair is dedicated to bringing style to our city, and with their effortless cool-girl style, dedication, and hard work, we know they will succeed. “There weren’t many independent boutiques in Pittsburgh—especially compared to other cities....
Into The Closet: Lex & Lynne, local Pittsburgh boutique The weather in Pittsburgh is finally reaching the 70s and 80s so it's time to pack up those sweaters and embrace sundresses, light fabrics, and open-toed shoes. We're also embracing Pittsburgh's fashion-forward boutiques that are right in our own backyards and fueling the communities they reside in. Each one of these...
Frank de Biasi Interiors: A Talent of Global Proportions Frank De Biasi isn’t just a designer, artist, or creator. He’s a master at his craft in every conceivable way.His resume includes working for Christie's New York, serving 12 years as Director of Interiors for the world-renowned Peter Marino, and now owning his own Interior Design firm, Frank de...
