If you’re a fashion Maniac, New York Fashion Week is the most wonderful time of the year. It’s as magical as any other holiday and models are adorned in the newest spring fashions. Celebrities, buyers and anyone lucky enough to be invited surround the runway at the Lincoln Center. Although the fashion shows are the main event, it’s...
This fall is bursting with a slew of new trends that are perfect for Pittsburgh. All-white, sometimes sheer, ensembles offer a refreshing alternative to your worn out LBD, and elegant essentials like fur accents and baroque embroidery have also made the cut. They’re chic and sophisticated, with patterns to make you feel more like a jet-setter and less...
I think Eve had a hankering for designer shoes when she was created. Jimmy Choo may not have been around to design the perfect pump for her bare feet but it was predestined for us to fawn after footwear. They are the perfect accessory to any outfit and on days we feel bloated or ate one too many...
In Miami it’s summer all year round, and everywhere you look there are women pulling off outfits that make you stop and stare. With their sunny locale, diverse cultures, and major flair for fashion, 24 hour sex appeal is a given. As one of the most fashion-centric cities in the US, they’ve created a look all their own....
Oh my Andy. He continues to leave his mark on fashion and beauty from beyond the grave. His works have been seen on everything from handbags to skateboards to the wine offered at happy hour. What seemed to be missing from the extensive portfolio was a makeup line. Leave it to François Nars to remedy that. Makeup brand...
One of the more unique animal-related fashion trends popping up this Fall in men and women’s wear is one that both you and PETA can embrace—animal sweaters. From designers like Balenciaga and Jil Sader, to quirkier brands like Opening Ceremony and Urban Outfitters, comfy knits printed with monkeys, German Shepherds, whales and deer are all over the place...
Walking into the Macy’s store in New York City for women is like releasing a kid in a candy store. The difference for us is our candy doesn’t rot our teeth and add inches to our waistline. The Herald Square Macy’s is the largest in the world. There are nine floors and they all are filled with the...
On Aug. 16, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre officially kicked off 2012-2013 season with the 24th annual "Ballet Under the Stars." The event had all the trappings of one that we at MANIAC love - wine, ballet, ballerinas and even a few aspiring baby ballerinas, who couldn't have been cuter. The free event was part of the Allegheny Summer...
We would have celebrated Marilyn Monroe’s 86th birthday this year. Although the original blonde bombshell may not be around to blow her candles out, her legacy continues. Inhonor of the iconic sex symbol and the 50-year anniversary of her death, the Galleria Ca’ d’Oro in Miami is displaying a tribute to Marilyn from August 22 until October...
You may say that now more than ever, people are cautious about what they're wearing when they walk out the front door. Why? Because street style photographers are out and about looking for fashionistas who catch their eye. Not only do you see this street style trend on the blogosphere, but now it is now being highlighted in...
