The Modernista

Beauty Bonanza: Motives by Loren Ridinger

China — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:54:35 +0000

Finding the right brand of makeup is a challenge. In fact, more often than not, I don’t use one brand across the board. In the past, I used to use TIGI Bed Head foundation, Maybelline powder, Lancome mascara, Revlon eyeshadows, Cover Girl blush…you get the idea. But the older I get, the more I try [...]

Chatting with Ian Somerhalder

China — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:25:54 +0000

Most people celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating or handing out candy. For me, this year’s holiday was a little bit different. I went back to Atlanta for the weekend to attend Empoweresque, a fundraiser and costume party hosted by the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. I also got the opportunity to chat with Ian before the event, and [...]

An Important PSA

China — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:24:08 +0000

What’s better than a spoof PSA, you ask? A spoof PSA featuring hot, shirtless guys bringing awareness to the environment. Tee-hee. You’re welcome.

Celebrate Ecorazzi Eats Restaurant Week!

China — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:46:47 +0000

It’s no secret that I’m a blogger for Ecorazzi (interested in my posts? There’s a link on the upper right). But did you know that Ecorazzi is more than just good gossip? Not only do we work with Microist to help fund charities in need, but we also focus a lot on sustainable and vegetarian [...]

Apologies…

China — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:05:19 +0000

Sorry for being absent the past month. I have a good excuse — really! I’ve been in the process of relocating from Atlanta to Texas! I’m still getting unpacked and settled in, but I promise more content is on the way soon. I have big news coming in a few weeks! Please stay tuned.

Big News!

China — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:21:17 +0000

Hello, friends! I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting news with you: I’ve launched a new writing site/blog! With the Writers’ Campaign, my WIP and my creative writing exercises, I’ve been writing a lot lately, and I wanted a place to showcase it without cluttering up The Modernista. So now, all of [...]

Not a drag, not a con.

China — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:48:11 +0000

As you may know, I live outside of Atlanta, which is known for a number of things. It’s the home for Southern rap. It’s the home of the Braves. We have the busiest airport in the world. And we also have…Dragon*Con. If you’re not familiar with Dragon*Con, it’s a big nerdfest. The biggest, actually. There [...]

A quick announcement

China — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:28:44 +0000

Hey, all! I just wanted to let everyone know that there are big things happening in my online world – new websites are in the works. Stay tuned for some big announcements, ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE A WRITER!

Raw recipes and wise words

China — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:04:23 +0000

A few weeks ago, I ran across a couple of new uncook books at the library. I’m always tempted by new vegan and raw food books (they’re always so pretty and fresh looking!), but I admit that I hesitated to check them out. After all, I already own SO MANY raw food books – how [...]