We were so thrilled when Erin Buterick and Jeannine Errico, the super cool gals behind School of Vintage, agreed to blog for us and discuss what’s hot right now in the world of vintage clothing! There are three popular vintage trends right now (actually, they’ve never really gone out of style . . [...]
Lounge Artist: Shaun Kardinal Visit him: www.shaunkardinal.com Resides in: Seattle, Washington
Lounge artist: Kim Laurenti Company name: I Love Grey Skies Visit her: www.etsy.com/shop/ilovegreyskies Resides in: Florida
Words by Jennifer Tatler Photography by Cindy Kunst with Clicks Photography Though Women on Top was a BYO event, Blind Pig brought in mixologist and craft bartender Cynthia Turner to whip up signature Prohibition-style cocktails. And, though we arrived promptly at the six o’clock cocktail hour with four bottles of our own wine [...]
words by Jennifer Tatler photography by Cindy Kunst with Clicks Photography On New Year’s Eve, my husband surprised me with the promise of an upcoming gastronomic getaway, a secret supper club two hours from home. So secret, in fact, that the precise destination remained shrouded in mystery until moments before we were to depart. [...]
Q: “Iʼm in charge of hosting Motherʼs Day brunch this year, but my (obnoxious) mother-in-law is allergic to all of my tried-and-true recipes. I really want this to be a success; how am I supposed to cater to her needs without ruining the menu for everybody (or cooking two completely separate meals!)? A: Oh [...]
Name: James Briscione Location: New York, NY Claims to Fame: Author of Just Married and Cooking & Faculty at The Institute of Culinary Education When did you become interested in cooking/becoming a chef? My first job, at 16, was as a dishwasher in my hometown of Pensacola, Florida. I quickly [...]
The Best Lunches on the Planet with Tia Barile by Sarah Martin Tia is a student of mine and I noticed that she would post these amazing photos of her daughter’s lunches on Facebook. I know that healthy alternatives to public school lunches are a concern for many parents, but how does a full-time [...]
Words & Photography by Elena Gorelik BPM, Playa del Carmen, Mexico BPM, the 5-year-old-toddler of a dance music festival held in Playa del Carmen, Mexico seems to be in that tenuous phase of development―it has become highly compelling to artists and discerning dance music lovers alike, yet remains just out of reach of [...]
by Gibson Penn There aren’t many spirits more rockstar than Tequila. In my mind, it’s the Fender of alcohols to whiskey’s Gibson if we are using rock guitar analogies . . . and we are. Much like rock music, tequila is born out of harsh conditions and often misunderstood. Alcohols are only legally given [...]
Q: “Is there an appropriate way to tell my boyfriend exactly the type of engagement ring I want without seeming bossy? I donʼt want to turn off the excitement, but Iʼm terrified heʼs going to get me something tacky.” A: Like sky diving, ring shopping comes in two forms: solo and tandem. [...]
We’ve been fans of Hong Kong-based businessman, David Wood, for a (very) long time . . . we also knew he’d be just the man to share thoughts and inspiration behind his style and grooming habits. Enjoy! Please describe your look to us. I’d describe my look as 30+ stylish, casual, and [...]
The Joys of Food Photography: Andrea Bricco by Sarah Martin Photography by Andrea Bricco. Food styling by Diana Schwartz Illustrations by Alicia Buszczak Andrea Bricco is a food and lifestyle photographer living in Los Angeles. She grew up in a small Wisconsin town, working in her family’s restaurants where food presentation and family recipes [...]
Q: “My best friend (since childhood) is a guy, and he’s dating a girl who can’t stand me or our friendship. I don’t know what to do to make her like me . . . ” This is a tough one because the bond between best friends is really a special thing [...]
Words by Michael Ussery of Edge of Urge Photography by Keith Ketchum Spring 2012 is playing out like a hodge podge of your favorite things. Oversized sweaters are hanging around from the colder months, but with a little twist. Tribal print and patterns are popping up everywhere. In the warmer months, who doesn’t want to show some [...]
Noa Azoulay-Sclater Feather Love Photography Scrolling through images that uber-talented photographer Noa Azoulay-Sclater, owner of Feather Love Photography, has shot feels like being privy to a best friend’s album of personal photos filled with beauty, humanity, and plethora of emotion . . . Please talk to us a bit about [...]
by Austin Church “I want to know about how you’re developing that iPhone app.” A web developer said that in a direct message on Twitter, and I can imagine what he must have been thinking, “What was a writer with no development or design experience doing creating an iPhone app?” I [...]
Photography by Jennie Andrews Make up by Claire Balest Model: Julie Cox LOOK 1 LOOK 2 LOOK 3 Click here for behind the scenes musings.
Photography & Words by Jennie Andrews Makeup & Words by Claire Balest Model: Julie Cox Claire: I wanted this story to really be a celebration of femininity—to evoke a definite softness, but still be powerful. I wanted the looks to be somewhat romantic but intense. The words I used for inspiration and direction [...]
Photography by CJ Isaac We are completely enamored with the clean, flawless beauty of Brooklyn-based multimedia artist Katarina Riesing. Her no-nonsense approach to elegance has struck a serious chord with us . . . be sure to check our site to read her interview! Tell us about the first make up product you [...]
Q: “I’m the palest person I’ve ever seen, but I’m dying to wear some sort of bronzer this spring and summer. Am I kidding myself, or is there a product or solution that would give me a hint of bronze without making me look like it’s Halloween in April?” Hello my fellow MIM readers! For [...]
By Lindsay Saint Clair The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey Native Alaskan Eowyn Ivey’s compelling debut, The Snow Child, loosely follows the Russian folktale of the same name. Set in 1920s Alaska, she introduces an older, childless couple that attempts to homestead in the Frozen North in order to distance themselves from disappointments back East. As they [...]
Have an absolutely perfect spring picnic with these picks! 1. The infusion of corals, blues and greens are a must-have color combo for spring. (Kabloom Tapestry - available at Etsy) 2. Conservation never looked so good. (Planet Lunch Box - available at Planet Box) 3. These adorable (free downloadable) invitations make it easy [...]
Artist: Jennifer Wood Company: Mignonne Handmade Visit Her: www.etsy.com/people/mignonnehandmade Resides in: Phoenix, Arizona
Artist: A Team of Crafters Company: PRRINT Visit them: www.etsy.com/shop/PRRINT Resides in: Palma de Mallorca, Spain
As always . . . we’ve got your men covered! BRADFORD: 1. Indian Raw Silk Plaid Tie (available at J.Press) 2. Bicycle Wine Rack (available at Cool Material) 3. Gentlemen Rules Print (available at Etsy – DapperPaper) 4. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (available at Amazon) 5. Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style [...]
The Local: Tuscaloosa, Alabama by Audrey Brooks If I’m honest I never gave Tuscaloosa, Alabama much thought until we found ourselves moving our family of four and one on the way here almost three years ago. We’d spent a lot of time in Birmingham, which is only about an hour away, and I’d [...]
Words & Photography by Katie Basbagill Location: Burma, also known as Myanmar, is located in Southeast Asia. It borders China, India, and Thailand. Challenges with environment: Deforestation and industrial pollution pose threats to Burma’s environment. There are also issues with inadequate sanitation and water treatment which can lead to the spread of disease. [...]