Studio Eingana: Where Sailormoon art comes to life

When I was a little girl, I never really had a heroine that I wanted to emulate.  I enjoyed watching the mundane Disney cartoons available on TV but they really didn’t have a purpose other than to keep young children entertained.  Even as a young girl, I was always frustrated by the fact that Disney Princesses needed a man to get them out of a situation.  I was a serious feminist in training.  My Mother taught me well

Then, one day, I turned on the TV to watch Dragon Ball Z on Toonami and was introduced to Sailor Moon!  It has been a wonderful relationship throughout my life.  I was immediately hooked. 

Sailor Moon redefined the magical girl genre, as previous magical girls did not use their powers to fight evil at that magnitude, but this has become one of the standard archetypes of the genre.

  I loved how Sailor Moon would transform into a heroine, even though she was a natural klutz and sometimes picked on, and always help everyone no matter what.  At the end of each episode, there was always a nice message about how to take care of others or to not let people bully you.  I used to always be uplifted after I watched Sailor Moon.    

I have been an artist ever since I was little.  I got my artistic nature from my Mother.  Creating works of art dedicated to the things I love gives me a sense of peace.  I have recently gone back to working with Perler Beads and have been working on some pieces dedicated to Sailor Moon. 

 The image you see on the right is Sailor Moon’s Brooch that she would use to transform into a Sailor Senshi.  I am hoping to make every version of her Brooch in various sizes for Hair Clips and jewelry.       

     I am also working on many different pieces from classic magical girl shows.  The image on the left of the Sailormoon pendant is of Pinkie Pie from the hit show My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.  I am working on some other Anime and video game related pieces as well which can all be seen on my website.

You can visit my website at: http://studioeingana.com/.  Also, please feel free to email me at StudioEingana@yahoo.com if you wish to ask me anything. 

By Guest Blogger

 Liz Gmaz

Holiday Fashion Fierce: How to Dress to Impress at Holiday Parties

This is the season to be jolly fashionista; do you know how you will do it this holiday season? If you are uncertain, we are here to help. Read below to find out how you can be sexy, classy and fierce for all your holiday parties.

Not every party is the same.

 It is crucial that you realize not every holiday party is the same. Some holiday parties are casual while other holiday parties are tremendously formal. Make sure you ask the host what type of attire you should wear. A formal holiday party, you should wear a figure fitting dress with a hint of glam.

 Do not let it be too tight and short. Do not let it be too baggy or long. Wear a dress that compliments your figure but maintains a little mystery, especially if you are looking to attract a gentleman. 

Less is more. 

For casual parties, tone down the attire a bit. You can wear a casual dress. You can wear jeans and a spunky holiday top. You can wear kaki pants and a stunning sweater. Speaking of sweaters, wear a sweater dress. You can not go wrong with a sweater dress!

Be comfortable 

No matter the party, make sure you are comfortable from head to toe.  Cute flats or low-heel shoes will keep you chic and comfortable for the party and the after-party. Dance the night away. You do not want to be the girl known for going home with sore and injured feet. Do not be that chick. 

For more lifestyle enrichment tips (including jewelry accessories and makeup) check us out Fromgirltogirl.com and stay tune to our guest blogs on Sherryn Daniel’s Blog . Let us know how your holiday party fashion goes!

By Briana Booker

Briana Booker is the creator of Fromgirltogirl www.fromgirltogirl.com which is a refreshing lifestyles enrichment magazine & public relation company that promotes healthy community development and empowers girls. Check out her website as well as well as www.sherryndaniel.com for more guest entries by her.

My Boots Cosmetics Makeover With Rachel: Part 1

Boots Cosmetics is a world-reknowned company that had its humbling start in the U.K. It’s array of powders, lipsticks and moistrurizers have not only transformed women’s faces into something scintillating but has abetted in providing that extra confidence a woman needs during the day.

Albeit, confidence is truly innate and can be found in loving oneself, hobbies and finding a great social group who nurtures each other but by taking pride in your external features, your innate confidence emanates unto anyone you meet, touch or connect with.

Though I do pride myself in taking care of myself ( working out, eating healthy and dressing appropriately given the situation) I was never adept at applying eyeshadow, lining my eyelids with eyeliner and with picking out the right foundating for my mocha skin tone.

Thank God I am very good friends with Rachel Shelton, who gives free makeovers at the Target by Rockville (5700 Bou Avenue, Rockville, MD). In my tight circle of girlfriends, we’ve all proclaimed Rachel as the stylish one who knows how to apply her makeup.

As a person who is barely astute in applying any kind of makeup on, it’s good to have friends with special gifts like that.  I recently visited Rachel this week, and she was nice enough to give me a full makeover on my face. She knows I am a complete novice when it comes to makeup so she gave me step-by-step pointers so I wouldn’t feel claustrophic in her quiant makeup corner.

Before:

What you see in this picture are dark undereye circles, dry skin and an uneven skintone. Rachel saw all of that immediately and gracefully applied Number 7 products to enhance my best features and to smooth out rough patches here and there.

For starters: Rachel  applied  Moisture Quench Daycream to smooth my skin, Stay Perfect Cocoa foundation to even my uneven tones,  Quick Cover ( Dark) concealor to hide my undereye circles and Honey Blush to give my cheeks an apple bottom glow.

There after, Rachel worked 4-5 different eye brushes to accentuate my eyes. She used Boots Cosmetic’s Emerald, Khaki and Fudge, and she was able to blend, shape and highlight areas around my eyes that I didn’t know could be enhanced. Go Rachel!

Eyes

Lastly, she selected a limited edition Poppy Thing ” Seduction” lip stick and High Shine Brilliance in Berry gloss on my dry, tired lips.

After

Voila! Rachel Shelton is a miracle worker! If you want a free makeover like mine, come visit her at Target (5700 Bou Avenue, Rockville, MD) Wednesday through Sunday.

How do you know if you are a Hipster? Or not?

The picture you see above is me attempting to jump as high as this little blond girl. It was taken in Toronto, Canada and I don’t really think it relates to this post.  Well, maybe? This is a picture taken of me before I transformed myself into a nouveau-hipster.

It bites that I don’t even have a recent picture taken of me after my “hipster transformation,” but when I do have it: I will post it, ASAP!

For the past year, I was in complete denial that I was even a hipster. Yet, after doing some deep soul searching and feverish Googling, I can finally conclude that I am, kinda-sorta, a hipster-ish woman.  If you go to UrbanDictionary.com, and type in the word Hipster, you will see the exact definition:

Usually someone in college or fresh out of college until about their late twenties who enjoys indie music, a good cup of coffee or tea, grocery shopping at an organic store and vintage clothe shopping. also enjoys local acoustic band shows, and enjoys indie flicks or foreign films with subtitles. they are snobbish about their music and political affiliations, and enjoy reading books.they enjoy traveling and culture in general.

 

 I can’t deny this definition–even if I try. On my Pandora Station, I listen to nothing but Indie music: The Decemberists, Cold War kids, Peter Bjorn and John, The Kooks, Travis, Aqualung, etc. I watch Indie-flicks on Hulu.com when I get the chance, e.g., “Happy-go-Lucky”, “Arranged”,”Kabluey”, etc.

 

I am very particular about my coffee and prefer blends that are imported overseas from Columbia, parts of Western Africa and wherever else knows how to toast and meld special, aromatic beans. I even get picky about tea and savor anything exotic. I’m a fervent lover of coconut teas from Thailand and of authentic Darjeelings from India.

 

My favorite concerts tend to be acoustic, and once someone gets me started on what is good music and even on social issues ( not always politics), I get extremly passionate and try to immerse myself in deep conversation about it. Moreover, I feel like i’ve always been into vintage clothing, even before it  became a nation-wide trend.

 

I’ve also gone through the whole “thrift-store” route but have also favored garage sales, flea markets and stores like TJ Maxx, Ross and Marshalls for my current threads. Not to mention, i’m an adept bargain shopper who loves to rove around her local Tar-Jay.

Hipsters also love to read books. I try to read 1-2 books a month ( while balancing that with reading for school), and I am currently getting into 48 Rules of Power by Robert Greene.  Though I don’t agree with alot of these tactics, it’s a great read to learn how to ward yourself away from manipulative, cunniving, perfidious people ( it’s sad, but many tend to pervade internships, jobs, networking events and chill sessions with friends).  Generally, I just like to  read books that try to mature me into a better person.

Anyways, another way I am a hipster is by my counter-culture views. I am anti: Lady Gaga, Glee, American Idol, and anything too popular. I also don’t agree with beauty standards placed by the media since it distorts people’s minds and progresses racist tendencies concerning what “is” actual beauty. I also tend to stay afloat on current affairs by reading Huffington Post, CNN, NPR and by engaging in insightful conversation with good friends.

I also love to travel, frequent local coffee shops, try new activities/sports and read. Yeah, the last line borders between Hipster and just being a young- twenty-something that wants to cultivate herself.

After reaching that “A-HA” moment that I was indeed nouveau-hipster, I decided to physically transform myself. Recently, I got a new haircut resembling Christina Perri’s ( minus the blond streak), bought tighter jeans, striped shirts and dramatically altered the way I do makeup.

I bought an ample supply of Loreal themed eye-shadows, lipstick and liquid pencil black eyeliner to achieve this ornate look.

Lest not forget, my  toe and fingernails are going to be decked in dark OPI colors ( preferably caffeine-addict): To embellish this “I don’t really care” look.

I honestly think this “Hipster” phase will die down in a year and I will probably experiment in a new look. But for now, i’m having fun playing-up being a nouveau-hipster in the DMV area.

 So, I guess the big question to ask now is: How do you know if you are a hipster? or not?

If this blog entry reminds you of yourself than problem solved. However, if you still feel ambivalent about this entry than try to perform your own google search to find it if you are, indeed, a Hipster.

Once you finally reach that A-Ha moment, why not catch up with me at an Indie-rock show at 9:30 club or engage in a socially-oriented conversation with me at a trendy, chic coffee joint ( Hmmm Kramer Books by Dupont Circle?).  Us Hipsters ( or Nouveau-Hipsters) must stick together.

Please vote for Joy Weems for Karmaloop.com

I’ve been friends with Joy Weems since my Sophomore year of college but that’s not the only reason why you should vote for her for this competition.

Here are my 5 reasons why you should vote for her:

1.) Joy Weems has always looked like a model but never behaved like one. She has always been the girl next door type, and is always sweet to everyone she encounters.

2.) Weems can carry an intellectual conversation with ease.

3.) Joy is always there when you need an extra hand.

4.) Joy is extremely pretty!

5.) Joy has the best manners i’ve ever seen someone have.

p.s

Reason 6, Joy is too much fun to have around. We used to practice this OkGo Dance to the song “A million ways to be cruel” and she instantly got the humor behind it. A vote for Joy is a vote for having a sense of humor

Vote for her every day!

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Rashad Corey Productions: Website Launch A Success!

Our favorite renaissance man is back and bolder than ever. With the start of a new year, acclaimed fashion designer Rashad Corey has just launched his website.

His production company, R C Productions,  is officially in production. This ensemble cast of designers, fashionistas and stylists are ready to do high quality: Avant-Garde fashion, Bleaching, Dying, Renewal, Sewing, Couture, and Ready-To-Wear services for all.

This triple threat ( Designer, Stylist and Producer) fashion savant has prior experiences  with runway Styling, Editorial Photo shoots, Music Videos, Commercials—all catered for the the average client.

Given that he’s a humble soul with a breadth of experience, he’s candidly professed that he wants to give his all to his customer base.

So, check his website out today!

Edo Tastic: Strikes a Pose with Flare and Pizazz

                                                      ( Photo taken by Greg Brown: www.GregBrownDesign.com)

Edo Tastic, acclaimed model, poet and artist’ is back.  No, he has not been in hiding but he has been trailing the field with multiple accomplishments, feats and poems.

Most recently, his novel approach to take on the fashion and entertainment industry with cool temerity has spell bounded the Entertainment and Fashion Night Out Company (EFNO), which actively  fosters the relationship between the Fashion and Entertainment industry.

This stepping stone in Edo Tastic’s career will propel him to influence  both industries to be fearless, in spite of the odds stacked against them from society; since Edo Tastic is pure, untainted, rawness that cannot be stopped. Besides getting listed into a new company, Edo Tastic has recently…

1.) Signed unto  the prestigious Click Models, which means he  had to move from New York City to Atlanta Georgia on New Years Day. Edo tastic knows that in order to live life to the fullest, one must take the risk. So he istantly  packed his bags, got on the first scheduled Greyhound and took life by the reigns. He cherished his New Years (was on the Greyhound) since it meant that he’s embarking on something fresh, new and zestful in the coming days.

2.) Was recently selected as Eastvillageboys.com’s BOY OF THE WEEK shot by Jessica Yatrofsky.

3.) Is in full blown colored pages that is waiting to be opened and experienced by you. A fury of emotions, passions and strenghths can be seen in Jessica Yatrofsky’s, ” I Heart Boy”.  Just go on Amazon.com and check it out today.

4.) Can  be seen in  “Everybody knows  This  Is Nowhere” Ryan McGinley’s.

5.) Has a spot in  Love Magazine Issue 2.

6.) Has  work published in YRB Magazine.

7.) Most importantly, is part of the United Nations HOPENHAGEN Campaign. In which, his work will help expand the greater good and efforts of the U.N.

Edo Tastic may be a busy and accomplished young model, but he does find time for deep introspection. In his downtime, he’s working on incorporating his original poems and original images shots by BK Photo Guru.  Here’s a tiny taste of what he’s been up to:

Rots By Edo Tastic

Smoke cigarrettes.
Blow my life away.
Go west with the wind
Surrender to the weak flesh
Humane as ever
Uncaring for emotions
As I puff, you huff
Together we live
Minutes off
seconds away
And the times passed
I puff.
It rots.

 

No matter where Edo tastic treks to, he’ll always retain his mantra: “Always  stay original and never change.When you believe in yourself, your dreams will come to light.”

If you want to learn more about the man behind the art or simply make a new friend, just befriend him on Facebook.

Mercura Sunglasses in NYC: I Want A Pair Pronto!

Forget Ray Bans and forget Dolce and Gabanna. I want a pair of Mercura Sunglasses next time I head over to New York City.

The store is apparently located in the Chelsea Hotel & The Chelsea Spa and they seem to rock eye-shades very hard. Their shades remind of 17th century French gold sculptures encrusting over protective sunglasses.

It looks so fashion forward that I bet Lady Gaga would wait in line for a pair. Apparently this company creates paintings, sculptures, jewelry, inventions besides the occasional unusual eye-shadewear.

I honestly wonder where I could wear these glasses since I only live in the MDV area. Maybe Dupont circle, perhaps?

 

Rashad Corey:Fashion Stylist With Gusto And Flare

Rashad Corey is a true renassiance man in the fashion industry.  He is not only a Freelance Wardrobe Stylist, Designer, and Fashion Show Producer but he’s a true blood entrepreneuer. Recently, Corey launched his own company entitled Rashad Corey Productions, which Offers Fashion Show Production, Wardrobe Styling, and Fashion Design Services

Besides being a Jack of all trades, he is definitely not a novice in the fashion industry since he has extensive fashion experience.He has worked as an assistant stylist with BET 106 and Park Top 10 Live with Wardrobe Styling and  with their event planning. He’s also been spotted during New York Fashion week  doing backstage coordination and has been a Fashion Show Producer for Philadelphia’s Fashion Up which is hosted  by NBC Productions.

Corey has definitely helped bring Baltimore ( his home area) to the map by pushing the envelopes further in the fashion industry based on everything he has accomplished. Though he currently lives in Philadelphia, he still has solid roots back in his home area. His education background stems from  The Art Institute of Philadelphia for Fashion Design where he fortified his expertise in: Avant-Garde fashion, Bleaching, Dying, Renewal, Sewing, Couture, and Ready-To-Wear.

Rashad Corey is a strong believer in fashion having a firm hold with human culture. He plans to use his company as a vehicle for influence and change in fashion’s history, influence and with its’ importance.  With that said, if you need a fashion wake up call please e-mail him at: rashad.corey@yahoo.com. He’s a complete sweetheart and will totally transform your ensemble into decadent eye candy.

The Posh Girls:Be True, Be You, Be Beautiful With Posh Boutique

Being fashionable is not something you can always learn at school, it’s really an innate ability to craft a style or to pick out an outfit that will make everyone stop and stare. I  very briefly met Kia Wongus at a NYC fashion show held in Upper Manhatten, and was awe-struck over her ensemble.The colors were right, and it fit the aura of the event to a perfect-T: how did she do it?

I think she’s born with “it” and I was right because she, her twin sister Tania Ghee  are co-partners of  the highly laudable Philly store Posh Boutique ( As opposed to Totally Posh Boutique).

 This fashion  mecca is located in the heart and soul of the Historic Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, in a brand new lifestyle complex called The Piazza.   For all you non-native Philly-ites, the piazza is fast becoming one of the premier go-to destinations for the city’s young, hip and trendy. It’s the hot-spot for those with an acumen in fashion and with design trends.

Generally,  their customers are women between the ages of 20-40 years old who crave anything: Stylish, Urban, and Chic. Besides God-given fashion sense, Wongus and Ghee innately know how to make a customer feel at home. They cater each customer and ensure that when they walk out the doors, a smile of contentment walks out with them.

Posh Boutique’s cache of style, customer satisfaction and amazing apparel has been featured on several media outlets such as : NBC Philadelphia, Temple University’s Site, Inquire Magazine,  ABC Local,  and Fox Philadelphia.

Wongus also has Web 2.0 intellect, follow her on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PoshFashionista or her blog: www.Iluvnightlife.blogspot.com. If you have any personal questions about Posh! Boutique you can also directly contact her at: kia@phillyposh.com

A huuge part of me wishes there was a Posh Boutique in Maryland but I wouldn’t mind making a road trip down to Philly. Anyone with eye-catching fashion sense like Kia Wongus and Tania Ghee definitely deserves my personal effort of driving 1-2 hours down for a fashion session.