** 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...
Need a last-minute gift for your Valentine? Check out this wishlist curated by the ModStylists of items any girl would love receiving! Whether it's a fancy frock for a special dinner, or just a little something to show her you care, you can find it here: http://mod.com/zyU9cm. Don't forget to take advantage of ModCloth's overnight shipping! And feel free to...
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...
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...
Last week, style icon Gwen Stefani launched a limited-run collection for Target. Called Harajuku Mini, it is inspired by Stefani’s other clothing lines and by her own personal sense of style. Many fashionistas were disappointed to learn that the collection is only for kids – but, the children that get to don these duds are truly lucky! The...
I’ve been to a lot of concerts in my day. I’ve even been to the Grammys in 2005 and have seen an eclectic mix of bands and solo acts hit the stage. I’ve seen people pass out on stage, and I’ve seen bands literally bleed for the fans while they play the sets of their lifetime. After last...
With fall in full swing and the winter months looming ahead, many people are looking for the hottest fashion for cold weather seasons. Indeed, every year the fashion market shifts, even if just a little bit, meaning that it is certainly a good idea for fashion-conscious people to keep an eye on designers and trends. One trend that...
As a makeup artist, continuing education is a life-long endeavor; that’s why last month I chose to attend a seminar with fabulous NYC-based makeup artist and hair stylist, D'Angelo Thompson, held at the MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique in Greenwich Village. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but from the moment he entered the room, one could immediately...
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...
