In an oversaturated market where everything seems to be the “best” new version of everything, I have found myself following a specific vision to search for what it is that I really want. Instead of settling for what I am being fed algorithmically, I have become more in tune with my desires and the intentionality […]
When you have a big event coming up, like a wedding or vacation, do you find yourself glancing at your favorite online shopping sites, only to realize three hours have passed and you still haven’t made dinner? Do the online ads that pop up while you’re surfing the web reinforce images of the clothing you […]
If you thought this article would be all about fashion brands and Gucci sunglasses- very quickly think again, or go to a fashion magazine instead. If you thought I was theat girl that got the self published the book ‘The Deduction Guide’ in 2014 based on the show Sherlock, and been mentally ill ever since,- […]
Today we learned an eco-conscious way of upcycling and creating one-of-a-kind quilts. Local seamstress and quilt designer Jenn Boyce, of Stitched With Love Quilts, gave us an interview about sewing in the 21st century as a sustainable practice. Kelly Marino: What is your favorite type of quilt to make and why? JB: My favorite kind […]
The hotel clock reads 7:05AM central time. The dull spring Chicago light starts to fill our interior facing room. My body aches from yesterday’s flight and the Caipirinha. Only 9 hours left in the Second City. I rose from bed, body heavy like concrete. Molly and I have arrived with two missions to undertake, first, […]
Staying cool and vibrant this summer starts in your closet! During a heat wave wear light colors, white, gold, or powder blue, bright neons or rainbow hues. Not only do lighter colors make a difference when the temperature reaches the hot zone, but having breathable material to prevent anti-chafing is a plus too. Read that […]
While most people are groggily searching for the snooze button at 7am, then reluctantly rousing themselves out of bed, you can bet on finding local designer Jourdan Christopher already at his sewing machine, deep into the process of repurposing something like discarded curtains into a one-of-a-kind statement piece sure to turn heads and elevate any […]
It’s no coincidence that interest in Y2K fashion is reaching a fever pitch. With every passing year, more and more bygone fashion eras are being rescued from irrelevance as they get old enough to be associated with the prized term, “vintage.” What makes an item vintage, though? Turns out it’s more than just frayed threads […]
Whether you are a professional shadowcaster, a die-hard Rocky Horror lover, or a curious individual wondering what all the excitement is about, RKO Army’s Rocky Horror Convention is about to transport you into a time warp like you’ve never experienced before. For its 50th anniversary, this August event is completely new. This is not your […]
Menacing gray clouds were gathering over Providence this past July 8, threatening to put a damper on the opening night celebration of the 2025 48 Hour Film Festival at the historic Avon Cinema. Director of the festival’s RI chapter, Mel Rainsberger, had started sending out emails early to the expected audience, urging caution and warning […]