Cailin Briste's Blog, page 18
April 17, 2017
A Maker Makes – Fashion Maven A to Z
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Your fashion maven dearly loves todays designer for so many reasons. First and foremost because he epitomizes the truth that a maker must make. Our designer/artist for today finds outlets for his creativity in every day places. If, like him, you find it impossible not to make with what you find, you create your own clothing from thrift store purchases. You build things from wood. You photograph your world.
He didn’t remain in the fashion world for a lifetime, but we must allow him his fun. F...
April 16, 2017
New Sci-fi Romance – Naked: Phoenix Rising #1
The suspense is not over even though Alexandra Christian’s new sci-fi romance, Naked: Phoenix Rising #1, has just released. Chockful of the kind of action typical of a James Bond film, this sounds like one thrilling read.
Phoebe Addison enlists the help of the mysterious Cage St. John, to save her sister on Mars while dangerous Others are streaming onto Earth through a portal the world’s governments would kill to keep secret
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By Alexandra Christian
Publisher: Boroughs...
Workers for Freedom – Fashion Maven A to Z
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My darlings, sometimes creativity is expressed in ways that are described by the movers and shakers of the fashion world as different. That can be pejorative or positive, but it still essentially denotes the designer is outside the mainstream. The designer, along with his partner, for today began in this way, making his mark using a limited palette and working primarily in silk to create first a menswear and then a womenswear line. It all began with a shirt, embroidered black on white or wh...
April 14, 2017
Mc & Mac Extravagance – Fashion Maven A to Z
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When deciding on which fashion designer should represent the letter M, it was soon apparent that I had no option but to select a Mc and a Mac.
With dramatic extravagance this designer threw convention to the wind, shocking, inspiring, and making a believer of yours truly your Fashion Maven and a designer in the distant future who became known for her dramatic elegance. The inspiration? Alexander McQueen. The future designer? Selina Shirley.
A few tidbits for your delectation.
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April 13, 2017
Out and About – Cailin Briste
[image error]The Interwebs are crawling (pun intended) with places to engage with others be they friends, family, or complete strangers who become online friends. Writers have their hangouts where they can talk shop with other authors and places they can engage with readers. Both are equally important.
Facebook groups are particularly useful. There’s a group for help writing blurbs and another for promotional opportunities. If a writer wants to become involved in an anthology or boxed set, there’s a group...
Supremely Masculine – Fashion Maven A to Z
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If the goal is to become ubiquitous, then this designer succeeded. If asked which designer is associated with the preppy look, Ralph Lauren comes to mind immediately. His Polo line, begun in 1968 is easily recognized by the logo of a polo player. Polo shirts can now be found everywhere, but only a Ralph Lauren, Polo polo shirt has the signature logo.
But Ralph Lauren is so much more than Polo. His Purple label is supremely masculine.
For the ladies, Lauren’s designs are stunning.
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April 12, 2017
Boxers, briefs, or both? – Fashion Maven A to Z
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Let’s talk men’s underwear. We have this designer to thank that we can discuss more than white briefs or boxers. As a lover of the male physique, how can I not prefer something bold and sexy when that zipper comes down? Calvin Klein made men pay attention to their inner garments, perhaps because women adored his underwear on their significant other.
That he used well-built young models didn’t hurt the appeal. Add in the mash-up of boxers and briefs, the boxer brief, created by John Varvatos...
April 11, 2017
Revel in Fashion – Fashion Maven A to Z
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Fast forward with letter j from the Golden Age of movies to today. I love this designer’s clothes and his attitude. In his own words from an interview with Vogue:
“Fashion and beauty are for anyone who want to revel in [them].” The irreverent details show “a genuine love for the ritual of getting made up and dressed up. It’s unapologetic and it’s saying, ‘This is what I like, I’m going to enjoy shopping for it, styling it, and wearing it.”*
Yes, just so. Here are highlights from Marc Jacobs...
The Designer for Easter Parade – Fashion Maven A to Z
When one thinks of couture gowns in today’s world, the red carpet comes to mind. Who are you wearing? Has been the question, although of late it’s fallen into disrepute as sexist. Well! Your Fashion Maven for one wants to know who designed the fabulous gowns the stars are wearing. It is entirely female to revel in beautiful clothing. But I digress.
What do Ginger Rogers, Loretta Young, Lana Turner, Carole Lombard, Ingrid Bergman, Claudette Colbert, Marlene Dietrich, Merle Oberon, Katherine He...
April 10, 2017
Finalist in Erotic Category – Maon: Marshal of Tallav
[image error]Maon: Marshal of Tallav is a finalist in the Erotic Category for The Carolyn Readers Choice Award. I’m thrilled. This contest is sponsored by the North Texas Romance Writers of America. The winner will be announced on May 6, 2017. That’s the day before It Takes a Cat Burglar releases.
Maon: Marshal of Tallav 2
Maon Keefe has always embraced the player lifestyle, until he discovers a mysterious Domme who brings him to his knees. Maon Keefe has always been told he’s doomed to fail as a...
