Beauty Buzz: LIPS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Lipstick is back and in full force! Since 2011, it has been making its presence felt again and the forecast for 2012 is that the nudes are slowly diminishing. We can now expect to see very defined lips in bolder shades of reds, pinks, plums, burgundies and – a major favourite – orange. [...]
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MIND & BODY by Crysande
Actually, They’re Acrylic! An offshoot of the dental industry, early acrylic nails were as appealing as an actual trip to the dentist. They were thick and unnatural-looking with a strong chemical odour. Thanks to improvements in the industry, these problems are a thing of the past. Manufacturers have developed low-odor or odorless products and more [...]
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HIDDEN GEMS: Chandra Maharaj
Leading up to the Christmas season of 2011, there seemed to be only one name in the social networking spotlight when it came to fashion – Chandra Maharaj. Seemingly appearing out of nowhere, Chandra Maharaj Swimwear seems to be making a major impact in a minimal amount of time. Is it the designs or [...]
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MIND & BODY by Crysande
Marvelous Mascara The Basics Mascara is an amazing invention and is considered fundamental to any kind of makeup application. Many makeup artists, including myself, say that if you’re not wearing any other makeup but still want to wear something, wear mascara. On the other hand, many of us—and I’m guilty of this too—get carried away [...]
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Beauty Buzz: LIPS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Lipstick is back and in full force! Since 2011, it has been making its presence felt again and the forecast for 2012 is that the nudes are slowly diminishing. We can now expect to see very defined lips in bolder shades of reds, pinks, plums, burgundies and – a major favourite – orange. [...]
Travel
The Greatest Places on Earth
Travelling from one Caribbean island to another can be rather vexing; long layovers, delayed flights and very expensive when compared to other destinations. But, it must be well worth it as foreign tourists from far away come trekking to our shores each year. When we think holiday, we usually think the United States, shopping malls, [...]
Arts & Entertainment
Gastro-Vision | Simone Leigh and the Fruits of Her Labor
New York-based artist Simone Leigh had the watermelon stereotype in mind when she began casting molds from the fruit five years ago. From them she has created nearly 100 ceramic forms now installed at The Kitchen in her solo exhibition You Don’t Know Where Her Mouth Has Been.
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Beauty Buzz: LIPS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Lipstick is back and in full force! Since 2011, it has been making its presence felt again and the forecast for 2012 is that the nudes are slowly diminishing. We can now expect to see very defined lips in bolder shades of reds, pinks, plums, burgundies and – a major favourite – orange. [...]
Gastro-Vision | Simone Leigh and the Fruits of Her Labor
New York-based artist Simone Leigh had the watermelon stereotype in mind when she began casting molds from the fruit five years ago. From them she has created nearly 100 ceramic forms now installed at The Kitchen in her solo exhibition You Don’t Know Where Her Mouth Has Been.
Call for Works- Smoke & Mirrors Conveyor Magazine, Issue No. 3
Conveyor Magazine is seeking photographic and print-based work that interprets the theme of Smoke & Mirrors in a unique and provoking way.
Marcel Pinas to exhibit Paintings and Installations in France
The first features Marcel Pinas, who picks up the thread of ‘Signes,’ for symbols play an important rôle in the work of this highly acclaimed artist from Suriname.
The Grenada Arts Council Announces 48th Annual Art Show 2012
2011 was the Year of BIG ART! After a marathon 13 dedicated shows in 2011 showcasing 800 works of Grenadian art by 260 artists, the GAC looks forward to a similar show of force in 2012. The 47th Annual Art Exhibition alone hosted 140 works by 56 artists.
Chico and Rita nominated for 2012 Oscar: Best Animated Feature
Two obscure foreign movies being released by a tiny New York company beat out Hollywood heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Pixar Animation Studios to collect surprise nominations in Oscar’s peculiar animated feature race Tuesday.
Mixed Media: A Look into the role of the Curatorial Assistant
At The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas, the experience of the Curatorial Assistant is very similar to that of the Curatorial Trainee. This position is specialized in technical hands-on work that varies in duties from curatorial, to making sure that conservation and restoration are up to museum standards.