LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs Elvira Mistress Of The Dark Makeup Palette.

June 15, 2017, 3:00 pm

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Hey Nubians, 

"Listen sister, if I want your opinion, I'll beat it out of you." -Elvira

Some of you may know I am a HUGE horror fan so naturally I got hyped last Halloween when I saw LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs introduced Mistress Of The Dark, Elvira’s very own specialty makeup palette! Elvira AKA Cassandra Peterson, is known as a Queen in the horror realm and the "Queen of Halloween". She has always been a hostess with a very vampy & sexy look and a lot of sass. That wonderfully creepy lady sure knew how to entertain her viewers. I'm sure all the goth boys probably had a crush on her! Non goth too.  I haven't seen enough write ups on this palette so even though it's a few months old, I thought I'd share it with you all just in case you missed it. Plus I love how LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs celebrate horror fans through beauty. 

"All of us at LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs are honored to collaborate & celebrate with one of the “greatest of the great” horror icons going back 35 years! In commemorating these awe inspiring 35 years…we introduce, Mistress Of The Dark, Elvira’s very own specialty makeup palette!  We are honored at LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs to introduce with “the one and only” Elvira, our gorgeous, custom, limited edition, (coffin shaped, of course) make up palette honoring the many roles, our inspiring, late night horror hostess/actress, Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) has brought into all of our lives. "

Did I mention this product is talc free, paraben free, vegan and cruelty free?! The LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs Mistress Of The Dark Elvira palette features colors that the character wears herself. Nothing too bubbly of course, but there is a gorgeous shade of blue in there I have my eye on... and may be on my eyelids soon. There are also red tones, black, and white. The coffin shape of the palette is perfection of course and a brand signature.

Here is a beautiful photo of the makeup being worn I pulled from the LunatiCK Cosmetic Labs website. The colors blend very nicely and seem to have good pigmentation. 

You may also enjoy some bad ass Elvira quotes hidden under the palette! 

  

The palette is limited edition and limited quantity so if you're a fan, better order it asap!
You can head on over HERE to order. 

Have an amazing, spooky day! 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

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Donald Pliner Pre Fall Shoes At The Forum Shops Las Vegas.

June 16, 2017, 8:42 am

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Hey Nubians, 

You Can Never Have Too Many Shoes ... 

A few weeks ago I went to Donald Pliner event At The Forum Shops Las Vegas to get a sneak peek of their Pre Fall Shoe Collection. I was absolutely smitten with everything! I can definitely appreciate a well made, fashionable shoe. From sandals, oxfords, boots, and more, Donald Pliner shoes stay on trend and many of them dare to be different and break the mold with stitching and patterns that make them unique. Beautiful detail will make this shoe collection something you'll covet for Fall. 

A variety of these pumps take inspiration from the 60s. I admire 60s trends probably more than I like most trends from today therefore, this immediately made me excited to see more. The fur embellishment on heels and flats trend has been back for a few months and it looks like it will extend until the end of the year. The silhouette on these shoes is sexy too! I dream of having a few of these in my closet. I had a blast mingling with a few Las Vegas Bloggers, trying on shoes from the current and Pre Fall collection, sipping and margaritas and enjoying music... talk about the definition of a great evening right?!

I was chatting with a few bloggers and this gorgeous shade of pink is a fan favorite. 

These little loafers with the dots on them look like something from outer space. Again, it makes me think of 60s mod fashion. So much fun!

These works of art are available for pre-order now with a delivery date of early August. I can promise you one thing, wearing one of these Donald Pliner shoes this Fall will definitely make a few people break their neck trying to check out your shoes! This is a quality shoe that will last you a long time. Head on over and shop.

Want to know another great thing about this event? A portion of the sales from this event benefited a non-profit organization called Dopamind Boxing & Cycling. Dopamind Boxing and Cycling helps adults suffering from Parkinson’s by training them with non contact boxing and cycling classes. It helps improve their movement and balance. It's also a different and refreshing approach to help someone with Parkinson’s by making them feel in charge and independent. The non contact boxing and spin classes has helped improve Parkinson's symptoms such as motor function and coordination. They offer both group and individual work out classes so if you know someone suffering from Parkinson's who wants to try something new, please spread the word.

Cheers!

Xo Nubia Xo 

Five Points Festival - Designer Toys, Comics, Art, & Food Roundup

June 24, 2017, 6:07 pm

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Hey Nubians, 

Remember when I talked about The Five Points Festival? A designer toy and comic convention presented by Clutter Magazine and Midtown Comics that took place last month at Pier 36? I sent my good friend Dane Smith to cover the event by taking some photographs and it looked like such a great time! I was so bummed I couldn't personally make it but I'm looking forward to attending next years in 2018.

Beginnings Are Magical... 

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Brooklyn Bars & Sunsets With The Girls.

July 1, 2017, 5:34 pm

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Hey Nubians, 

There's No Place Like Home... 

I wasn't expecting to be back in New York City for quite some time, but there is a large part about being home that feels nice. I'm surrounded by so much of that city culture that I missed so dearly and feeds my brain. The art, fashion, & electricity in the air never gets old. Most importantly, I am closer to my family and friends which are the core of my life. They say "Distance makes the heart grow fonder." and it's absolutely true. Living in Las Vegas for a little over 3 years was quite the adventure and I love Nevada. At the end of the day... no matter where I am and though I'm still chasing my dreams and feel like I've barely started to live this crazy life of mine, I'm so grateful for the people in my life. If I could give my younger self any advice, I would have left sooner and traveled more. No matter where you go and how long you're gone, true friends and family will always be waiting for your return. Fly free my young kiddies. 

I met up with my friends Mary and Pam in Brooklyn about 2 weeks ago. We caught of on life, love, and our plans for the future. That's what people should always do instead of spreading negative crap everywhere. Anyway, we stopped by 2 cool bars in Brooklyn - Greenwood Park and Sea Witch. 

Outfit: I was wearing my Donald J Pliner ELLIS Mini Croco Patent Leather Mule Heeled Sandal, Denim for PacSun, Clueless Film Inspired 'Rolling With The Homies' tee, Material Girl purse. 

Greenwood Park in Brooklyn is such a nice, chill bar. It's a restaurant and beer garden created out of an old gas station & mechanic shop with 60 beer tap lines, yum! The ambiance and crowd is friendly and you can sit outdoors which is always nice. We ordered nachos and wings which were delicious! The only thing I would do differently is get the nachos on the side so they don't get soggy. 

I really want to go back to try some Frosé. A Rosé slushy sounds very delicious. 

On our way heading to Sea Witch, I saw this sign on the floor and thought it was so random. I hope the squirrel is ok. 

Sea Witch is also a must visit bar if you're in Brooklyn. There's 20 beers on tap as well as wine and cocktails. Right above the bar there's a fish tank which is visually pleasing. There's a lot of mermaid art and sailor related memorabilia hanging up on the walls. The bar tender was super nice too.  

My gorgeous friends. 

Beer Bunnies.

When you sit outside at Sea Witch you get to enjoy the little pond full of different fishes and even an adorable turtle. It's a great place to be with your friends and have a good time. 

After a fun day out we went back to Pam's house to hang for a bit. 

The End.

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo

Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show 2018: Day 1

July 7, 2017, 6:15 pm

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Hey Nubians,

It's A Blessing To Write About Topics You Love... Like FOOD! 

I had the pleasure of attending the Summer Fancy Food Show presented by the Specialty Food Association at the end of June and it was a magnificent experience! The Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest specialty food industry trade event in North America.

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New Green & Purple Hair Using Pravana, Adore & Sparks Color.

July 10, 2017, 9:06 am

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Hey Nubians, 

Change is fun!

Recently I decided I needed to do something different with my hair color, hair cut, and hair style. I let it grow out for quite some time in an effort to let it get a bit healthier since it's been bleached often and was starting to get too dry. I'm going to start using hair masque more often for that issue. But anyway, I definitely needed something new... a nice change. I'm sure you get that feeling, right? When it starts to feel imperative. Even though my hair kept growing and I kept changing colors, it still felt the same for some reason. 

Sometimes small changes can go a long way. Not only did I decide to get it cut, I decided to get bangs! I haven't had bangs in over 10 years! It took about 3 days for them to grow on my but now I love them!

Before
My hair was pretty faded already. I had Aveda color and Ion color on it before... the other half was just a dark brown. Even since I did my Wonder Woman Two-Face cosplay at New York Comic Con, I've kept the each half different colors look. This time I had a different muse for inspiration too. 

What Was Used
My good friend Kaori did my hair. If you want something fun and you're in NY, you should reach out to her! She used Pravana, Adore, and Sparks Products. You can see the names of the hair dye below. 

And then...

TAH-DAH! I love it. It's exactly what I needed right now. The photo below is unfiltered and under natural light. 

It still has a bit of Batman's Harvey Dent/Two-Face inspiration, but we can all agree the color scheme is kind of based on The Joker right? Hooray!

The photo below has a bit of a filter on it but the colors are almost exactly how they look. You can also totally tell I'm starting to feel my new look. 

I also really enjoy how the bangs look with a messy top know. It's perfect. 

If you guys have any questions feel free to reach out! 

Cheers, 

Xo Nubia Xo 

How To Deal With Pet Loss & My Story.

August 6, 2017, 4:16 pm

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“If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went.” ― Will Rogers

I lost my best friend almost more than 3 weeksago... my adorable little Bambi. She was the best dog a mother could ask for. How does one surpass the loss of their partner in crime, their little companion, and the light of their life? Bambi was way more than my chihuahua, she was my baby... or as the internet likes to call them "Fur baby". Dealing with pet loss can be extremely difficult and to be honest, it's not something you "get over" probably ever... you have to pull your inner strength together and find a way to move forward. I don't think our little babies would want us to go on with so much agony forever. I debated writing about this topic at all because I'm still very much in the mist of it all and having a bit of a hard time... I'm slowly feeling a little 'myself' again. I thought that since I love writing, it would be criminal of me to not express what I'm feeling. Also, hopefully it will help someone who is suffering through the same emotional shit storm and make them feel like they can start coping one minute, one hour, one day at a time. 

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Getaway: Fun In The Woods.

August 9, 2017, 10:18 pm

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"Ki, ki, ki, ma, ma, ma." -Jason Voorhees

Can't blame a girl for loving a classic horror move like Friday The 13th right?  How could I resist the Jason cameo! Shortly after going through a traumatic experience with pet loss and my now beloved and greatly missed Chihuahua dog angel Bambi, my boyfriend thought it would be a good time to take a quick little trip to get me out the house and into a different atmosphere. So sweet of him and honestly, he was probably right about the timing... sometimes we don't know what's best for us in times of despair. 

He took me to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. We used to go there often because my boyfriend plays poker and there's also a variety of things you can enjoy. They have a Tanger Outlet Mall, nice restaurants, all sorts of casino games, music performances, stand up shows, golf, bowling,  and of course a spa and a gym just to name a few. Plus if you feel like being adventurous you're by the woods! They have marked trails you can walk at your own risk. Of course I would be careful because I wouldn't want a real like horror movie on my hands. 

The first night we were at Foxwoods we stayed at the Two Trees Inn which really is like a little cabin styled hotel. It felt nice to sit by the warm fire and just relax. Two Trees Inn offers a complimentary shuttle ride to the casino which is less than 10 minutes away. The second night we were there, we stayed at the Grand Pequot Tower inside the casino which was very nice and more on the elegant side I guess you could say.

I was pretty casual and cool during my trip and didn't feel like getting too done up. I didn't wear any makeup besides a orange toned Revlon lipstick. I sported a pair of Levi's shorts, a tank top from H&M, a thrifted sheer shirt with a floral pattern, some black Jordan sneakers and a hat with the Korean finger symbol of 'love' on it. 

Truly for me this trip was about relaxing and trying to get my mind right more than anything else. George did most of the gambling and I dabbled a bit. Mainly on this ocassion I enjoyed spending time in my room working and cherishing the view of what seemed to be an endless amount of trees from my window. I checked out the Tanger Outlet Mall where I purchased a pair of Nike sneakers and another pair of sneakers from Under Armour. 

While we were there we ate at Golden Dragon which is a Chinese restaurant and we also took a short detour before we left at the Arcade and played some old school Nintendo games. It's nice to take it back sometimes... Super Mario Bros is the best!

It was a quick little get away and is perfect for anyone located in areas such as New York or New Jersey and find themselves needing to escape the daily grind and relax. Remember to take care of you!

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

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Gucci 60s Sci-Fi Editorial 2017 Inspired By Star Trek & More.

August 17, 2017, 10:10 pm

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Hey Nubians,

"With Science Fiction There's Endless Possibilities" - Anna Torv

I know I'm a little late on this one but I'm completely head over heels in love with the Gucci Fall 2017 Campaign. Anyone who can make fashion fun and have us use our imagination a bit more while getting dressed in the morning has a fan in me. I'm not a big Star Trek fan which is what the editorial is highly inspired by, but I do like films such as Forbidden Planet and Creature from the Black Lagoon that have also influenced this shoot. I've also always been smitten with 1950s & 1960s fashion, glitter makeup and ravishing red lips and futuristic looking hairstyles with a touch of retro Hollywood glam. I also need the glasses in this shoot in my life, they'd make a great staple to my Fall wardrobe. 

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Want To Get Into Voice Acting? Visit The Liberty City Anime Con This Weekend!!!

August 19, 2017, 11:14 am

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Hey Nubians, 

 Ever Thought Of Getting Into Voice Acting?

This weekend in New York City many Anime lovers will find themselves in the Liberty City Anime Con, not only is it a great place to cosplay and geek out, but it's a great place to meet people! 

Voice acting has also been something that interested me but I've never really pursued. I don't plan to do it right now, but maybe someday in the future. With that being said, The Liberty City Anime Con has a ton of Voice Actors doing panels and dishing out great advice. I myself have witnessed that if you can't make it to the panel, most of these voice actors are nice enough to talk to you one on one for a few minutes. 

There are many talented Voice Actors present such as Jessi Nowack, Aaron Roberts, Heather Walker, Kate Bristol, Matt Shipman, Brittany Lauda, Michael Zekas, Sam Halt & more. If you like the character voices in shows such as Shangri-La, Fairy Tail, Dance With Devils, My Hero Academia, Hina Logic, Pokemon XY, Yu-Gi-Oh, Dragonball Z & much more, you better make it to the  Liberty City Anime Con ASAP before it ends tomorrow. 

There are still plenty of panels you can catch today (Saturday) past 6pm including Voice Actor Radio Show, Internet Voice Acting, and Voice Actors After Dark. There are also still a few panels you can attend Sunday as well. For more about the schedule and who will be present, click HERE. 

Don't miss your chance to hear these amazing voice actors talk about their careers and give you great tips and advice. 

Check back in to see a few of my post on the Liberty City Anime Con soon!

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

Liberty City Anime Con 2017 Cosplay.

August 21, 2017, 7:49 pm

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This past weekend I attended the Liberty City Anime Con with my brother and had a nice & interesting time. I walked the halls full of colorful wigs and DIY costumes with all sorts of props and contraptions and stopped every-so-often to take some cosplay photos of some of my favorite looks from the convention. They weren't all anime, I spotted some comicbook and video game characters as well. To be honest, I only dabble in Anime and I'm way more of a comicbook and comic con person because it's what I grew up with. However, I was intrigued when I heard about this con and I figured why not attend and open up to something new? I was impressed with the dedication these anime buffs have and understand why they have such a love for the genre. I've watched a few anime films before such as Princess Mononoke,  Kiki's Delivery Service and other Hayao Miyazaki titles. I also recommend the super trippy Cat Soup anime film directed by Tatsuo Satō and inspired by the work of manga artist Nekojiru for anyone who wants to feel confused and be amazed at the same time . I've read a few manga titles. I think my first ever may have been Socrates in Love by Kyoichi Katayama in the early 2000's. 

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Stripes, Skirts, And Summer Reflection On Life.

August 21, 2017, 8:59 pm

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Keeping It Cool and Casual. 

I feel like I am, and really we all are kissing the Summer of 2017 adios and farewell quite quickly. I don't know about you, but this Summer flashed right by me. I decided to go back from the west coast to the east for a while and that took a lot of my time and energy. Moving is a pain in the ass. I've also gone through a lot of growing pains this year so far which has been both great and terrible at the same time if that makes any sense. As we get older, we realize we don't love the same things we used to and we start realizing what really matters. But like most things in life, the loss of love in a hobby just like in a person is hard. I've lost and gained a lot so far this year and for that I am grateful but left battling a bittersweet sensation.

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Cool Vendors & Geeky Goodness at Liberty City Anime Con 2017.

August 28, 2017, 8:23 pm

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Hey My Beautiful Nubians,

Every time I go to a convention I try to visit the vendors and support either by buying items I like, taking photos of them tables, or sometimes both! At Liberty City Anime Con there was a lot of nice & nerdy trinkets for you to admire. Your geek girl or geek boy desires would have been very pleased. There was tons of anime art, cool pocket watches with characters on them such as Batman, Superman, Harry Potter of even Tim Burton characters. You'll also see a bunch of super kawaii clothing, silverware, accessories, & more. Unfortunately I couldn't get everyones information and not everyone had business cards, but if you like something and the information isn't listed, shoot me a message and I will try to find out where it's from. 

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Yumi Lambert Vogue Australia September 2017 by Jackie Nickerson.

August 29, 2017, 8:01 pm

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Thank You Lord! Fall Is In The Air. 


I was looking on the streets for Fall fashion inspiration this week but it seems even though the weather has cooled down and the air is brisk, it's still a bit too early. Therefore, I did the next best thing and started looking online at editorials from different September issues from magazines. I was quite smitten with Yumi Lambert for Vogue Australia photographed by Jackie Nickerson. I think the whole team from styling to makeup & more delivered excellent work. 

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Fall is HERE & The Internet Fried My Brain.

October 1, 2017, 2:17 pm

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My Favorite Season Has Arrived And The Air Is Crisp As I Love So Dearly.

I had this outfit post in my drafts section for about a month and then I took another hiatus from my blog. I know, I've done this often within the last year or so... perhaps too often, but I can't continue to write when I'm not inspired anymore. It's wasteful and disrespectful to my craft, myself, and my readers.  I must conserve my inspiration for projects I can fully immerse myself in. A burnt out person is not a happy person at all. The internet finally took a toll on me sometime last year and I felt my brain was FRIED. I've been working in Social Media Marketing for 10 years now, way back when everything was starting and now the internet has become overwhelming and full of so much nothing. I see too much garbage out there and distasteful clutter that doesn't help or encourage anyone. I've taken a break from my Social Media & Copy Writing career with companies for now ... and maybe forever. I'm going to pursue other projects and refresh my mind. I will still be online and on my blog sharing things I love such as fashion, reviews, geek culture, creative story telling, etc. I'm hope to spread inspiration & positivity to others and I will do that by respecting myself first. 

On a happier note, isn't this outfit cute? My friend took these photos about a month ago, and when I was looking at them today I thought, these colors are perfect for Fall! Green, orange, mustard yellow, burgundy, ugh! I can not wait to start wearing sweaters. This outfit has very much a hippy girl vibe to it. The shoes are from Donald J Pliner and the dress was a gift from my mother, I believe she picked it up a a random boutique (not sure the name). The awesome sunglasses are from ALDO. 

Lastly...

-I'll be making a post on Fall Fashion Tips soon. Stay Tuned!

-Life is too short to not do what you love. You have more support than you know most times.  

-Pumpkin Spice Everything... Apple Picking... Haunted House... Halloween Decorations... Go Nuts. 

Xo Nubia Xo

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New York Comic Con Cosplay 2017.

October 23, 2017, 10:03 am

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Hello Nubians, 

This year I went to New York Comic Con for 2 days and it was a lot of fun, but guess what? I didn't cosplay! I know, I know, crazy town. But I had just gotten back from Hawaii and I felt kind of rushed and decided not to do it this year. I have to be honest, it hurt my heart a little. If you've seen my cosplay looks from New York Comic Con past, you'd know I enjoy dressing up very much. When I saw all of the amazing looks from various comicbooks, video games, cartoons, tv shows, movies, etc. and saw all the detailed craftsmanship and time people put into their costumes...I felt a little sad for myself for missing out. However, it still made me happy to be in everyones presence. I was cheering them on in a weird way being on the other side admiring. With all of the time that goes into hair, make-up, sewing, and making armor amongst other things such as role play, it's cool to be part of this community of people. I've always believed it's therapeutic embodying these characters whether you want to play the hero or villain. We all go through different phases in our life where we may be considered the good or bad guy as do many of these characters.

Another funny thing about not cosplaying this year is that I had so much more time to enjoy booths. I got to take my time actually talking to people and touching merchandise because I wasn't being stopped every 2 seconds for photos. I'm hoping to share a few cool places I stopped by later this week. 

This year I noticed a lot of people were coming up with original characters too which I thought was awesome. Last year I did an original mashup of characters partnering with my friend Kaori. I dressed as DC Comics Wonder Woman & Two-Face. You could check it out here. 

Ghost Rider, Rugrats, Cuphead, Lydia & Beetlejuice, a few Anime looks, a awesome DC Cosplayers meet-up and more. Enjoy the photos below.

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

Renaissance In Red. Agnes Akerlund For Vogue Japan November 2017.

November 1, 2017, 3:22 pm

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Hey Nubians, 

Put on your red shoes, and dance the blues. 

-David Bowie

I love fashion editorials from Vogue Japan almost as much as I love the color red. Red has always been a very favored color in my life, especially when it comes to clothing and makeup. Probably my second favorite after purple truly. Red lips are ALWAYS my favorite at any time of day. A nice classic red lip is unavoidable. It basically says "Hello, I'm here". I also love a nice red chunky sweater during fall/winter, I'm on the hunt for one right now. 

Red is an interesting color because I relate it to both very happy and very upsetting feelings. I'd like to say I associate it with mainly positive emotions except when I feel like "I'm seeing red." then that's a whole other story.  When I googled meaning of the color red it says...

"Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure."

It's a great color, period. Model Agnes Akerlund looks very cute in her red outfits selected by stylist Sissy Vian. The bow on the top of her head takes me back to my illustrated Dr. Seuss books and the lovely Cindy Lou Who. 

I hope this editorial inspires you if not for fashion purposes, at least for artistic ones. Cheers!

Camilla Akrans - Photographer

Sissy Vian - Fashion Editor/Stylist

Franco Gobbi - Hair Stylist

Fredrik Stambro - Makeup Artist

Agnes Akerlund - Model

What does red mean to you?

Xo Nubia Xo 

My 5 Minute Chat With Animator Bill Plympton at New York Comic Con.

November 1, 2017, 6:00 pm

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Hey Nubians,

As some of you may know, I am a big fan of Mr. Bill Plympton, or as he appeared at New York Comic Con, cowboy Bill. It all started with a young little Nubia admiring the work he did for MTV, shapes transforming, popping out of weird places right before my very eyes in cartoon style. In later years, I started following his career. From short to full animated films, commercials, music videos... some of my favorites being "Your Face", "Hair High", "Guard Dogs", "Kanye West: Heard 'Em Say, Version 2". Multiple Simpsons intros, "Tiffany: Death on the Runway" and much, much, more.

I took a few minutes at New York Comic Con to catch up with the delightfully down to earth Mr. Plympton and was surprised that he still remembered me even though I had moved to Vegas for over 3 years and didn't attended any convention he was a part of. "Nubia... Ah, fashion right?". I think the last time I saw him was at the premiere of "Tiffany: Death on the Runway" which was absolutely fantastic by the way. One very cool thing about Bill Plympton is that he will ALWAYS asks you if you're animating and if you do, he wants to see and know more. He's always scouting young talent and giving great advice. I told him I just draw for fun and that what I'm really focusing on is writing. I have just left my traditional job in marketing to focus on a novel and writing in general after all. 

I told Bill that unfortunately I haven't gotten a chance to see his film "Revengeance" which he worked on with animator Jim Lujan yet, but I did recently watch the music videos he animated for Jackie Greene and I love them! They're a lot of fun. Bill animated both "Modern Lives" and "Good Advice" on Jackie Greene's THE MODERN LIVES VOL. 1 LP which contains 6 tracks and guess what? He told me he was going to animate all of the videos which means 4 more animated goodies to come! I believe Bill & Jackie make a great pair because Greene's lyrics tell a story that go well with Bill's animation and style in my opinion. 

While I was at Bill's table chatting for a bit, a little girl passed by and randomly told me she preferred Pokémon cartoons over Bill ha ha super random! I was part shocked but couldn't help but be intrigued. First off, what little kid doesn't like Pokémon cartoons? Secondly, she has balls and a "I don't give a fuck attitude" for a little girl which leads me to believe she will absolutely be a Bill fan in the future, she just doesn't know it yet. Tricks on you little kid.

After a short and sweet catch up, I walked away with a Hair High book, 2 Bill sketches and a smile on my face. 

I recently saw Plympton on a Now This video where he talks about animating Donald Trump and a new project he's working on involving Trump too. I very much enjoy the Humpty Dumpty wall reference. 

Bill Plympton is involved in so much and if you don't know about his work, visit his website 'Plymptoons' because he's awesome, edgy, creative, outspoken, raw, true to his style, and is fiercely dedicated to what he does. 

Cheers! 

Xo Nubia Xo 

The One: 12 Collective Michael Myers Halloween From Mezco Toyz.

November 1, 2017, 6:48 pm

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Halloween might have been yesterday, but that doesn't mean you can't have a little Michael Myers in your life all your round thanks to Mezco Toyz.

This one is for my horror & action figure fans! John Carpenter debuted his film "Halloween" in October 1978. Little did he know that he had created a masterpiece for horror culture many pay homage to in their own films till this day. He also created a die hard (like Michael) fandom of Michael Myers fans. Michael Myers is terrifying. Though I am a fan, if I saw someone seriously approaching me dressed as Michael Myers and not uttering a word, I would probably run for the hills and never look back. Michael was a twisted, mysterious little boy from Haddonfield who killed his older sister and became a crazy, murderous, soul less eyed adult who wore a white mask and was often referred to as "The Shape"... he was also trying to kill the other sister he left behind.

The story of everyday girls like you and I, in a little town who worked as babysitters getting murdered on a mans quest to kill his sister seemed pretty possible which made this story quite scary. Long story short, Michael Myers is a horror icon and the Mezco Toyz 'The One:12 Collective Michael Myers Halloween' figure will mesmerize you. It's truly beautiful in the creepiest way possible. The details will knock you out your socks. His eyes still piercing as ever. The figure also brings great accessories from the film like the ghost sheet & Judith Myers tombstone.  

Read the information and enjoy viewing the great photos of the Michael Myers figure in action below. This figure is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship sometime between June - August 2018. Check out the Mezco Toyz website HERE. 

The One:12 Collective Michael Myers Halloween figure features a film accurate sculpt and coveralls as well as an alternate head with affixed ghost sheet and glasses to recreate the infamous “mistaken identity” scene in the film. The figure also comes equipped with both bloody and clean knives as well as a light-up Jack O' Lantern.

THE ONE:12 COLLECTIVE MICHAEL MYERS HALLOWEEN FIGURE FEATURES:

• A One:12 Collective body accurately depicting the character’s physical build.
• Two (2) head portraits. 
• Over 30 points of articulation
• Hand painted authentic detailing
• Over 15cm tall
• Eight (8) interchangeable hands including 
  • One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
  • One (1) pair of posing hands style #1  (L&R)
  • One (1) pair of posing hands style #2  (L&R)
  • One (1) upward knife holding hand (R)
  • One (1) downward knife holding hand (R)

 

COSTUME:

• Film accurate coveralls
• Removable Ghost sheet with period glasses (permanently affixed to 2nd head portrait)
• Sculpted boots

 

ACCESSORIES:

• One (1) Jack O' Lantern with light-up feature
• One (1) clean knife
• One (1) bloody knife
• One (1) Judith Myers tombstone
• One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
• One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post

Each One:12 Collective Michael Myers Halloween figure is packaged in a collector friendly box, designed with collectors in mind there are no twist ties for easy in and out of package display.

This is a must have for your horror collection! Don't miss out. 

Happy Creeping!

Xo Nubia Xo 

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November 1, 2017, 7:37 pm

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Hey Nubians, 

These Archie Comics Betty and Veronica purses designed by Christian Francis Roth are to die for! Incredibly girly and classic. Archie Comics are fun to read, I started picking them up as a young girl. I loved the retro inspired art, the fun and fresh story lines and of course, Betty and Veronica. Are you a Betty or Veronica? Everyone always wants to know. 

These purses make a great fashion accessory for any geek girl or lover of retro fashion or cartoons. I seriously can't pick a favorite, I would be happy with any of these. The clutch is a statement piece with the glitter but the hat box could easily be a collectors favorite and a true classic style. These purses are available for pre-order now and are expected to ship November 11th. 

On another note, who's keeping up with Riverdale? Gosh I love Betty on that show. Such an interesting twist. 

Take a closer look at these animated purses ranging from $65-$230 below. Click HERE to preorder your favorite and see other covetable items on the website. 

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