Archive for October 2011

Altuzarra During New York Fashion Week – A Classy and Edgy Spring 2012 Collection

Altuzarra During New York Fashion Week – A Classy and Edgy Spring 2012 Collection

During New York Fashion Week on September 10, Designer Joseph Altuzarra created a classy yet edgy, sophisticated yet futuristic collection, which defined his Spring 2012 line. The vivid colors ranging from vibrant greens, bold yellows, striking whites, and blue accents, colored a variety of styles.



Scared to Be Silly

Scared to Be Silly

I may very well be the Scrooge of Halloween. The idea of “dressing up” on this day (ugh!) gives me a combined feeling of annoyance and anxiety. Those who cheer in their delight to be a mermaid, Frankenstein, dominatrix, rock star, or whoever, Lady Gaga even, sometimes get under my skin. What makes you so excited?



Outlander (A Series) – Diana Gabaldon

Outlander (A Series) – Diana Gabaldon

In 1945 after the end of WWII, Claire Beauchamp Randall, a nurse during the war, is reunited after six years with her husband, Frank Randall, who fought in the war, for a second honeymoon.



October 2011 Face of the Month Nastassia Lindes

October 2011 Face of the Month Nastassia Lindes

This month, 838MG and Agenda Magazine picked Vision Model Nastassia Lindes to be our Face of the Month. Nastassia has striking features that make her stand out in a room and a personality that is tangible and real.



Ash Gupta 838 Media Group – Summer 2011 in Review

Ash Gupta 838 Media Group – Summer 2011 in Review

Summer brought with it a heat wave to Los Angeles, and a wave of creativity to 838MG. The summer months were some of the busiest months at 838MG in a long time, and we were shooting almost every day, sometimes even more than one shoot a day!



The Napa Valley Wine Train – ALL ABOARD for Fine Food and Fun

The Napa Valley Wine Train – ALL ABOARD for Fine Food and Fun

The Napa Valley Wine Train is a collection of early 20th century dining cars, dessert cars, a wine-tasting car, lounge cars and 5 locomotives that keep it chugging along 36 miles of track. The last car is the Vista Dome Car, which is the most romantic.



The Meritage Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California is a little like the wine they produce and sell. You don’t know how good it is until you try it! The 2008 Trinitas Zinfandel they graciously give each guest was outstanding, as was our stay at this very special resort.



Girl Power: The Beauty of Haughty Cosmetics

Girl Power: The Beauty of Haughty Cosmetics

It’s always a treat to discover a company that makes great products. It’s an even bigger treat to find a company that also raises social awareness and empowers women. You’ll find such a rare combination in Haughty Cosmetics. The company produces a collection of lip glosses that are fast approaching cult status, while emphasizing the beauty of confidence and control.



Taking Care of Your Hair This Autumn – Tips from Veteran Hairstylist David Harrington

Taking Care of Your Hair This Autumn – Tips from Veteran Hairstylist David Harrington

Autumn is officially here, and with the cooler temperatures comes fresh concern about how best to take care of our hair. Not to worry. According to veteran hairstylist David Harrington, cold-weather hair care doesn’t have to be complicated or costly.



Do I Choose Low Calorie, Low Carb, or a Low Fat Diet?

Do I Choose Low Calorie, Low Carb, or a Low Fat Diet?

Calculating your calories regularly takes a lot of commitment and work. You will need to become significantly more aware of everything you eat by flipping over foods, reading every label and calorie facts. This may seem tedious and time consuming at first, but for the long term it isn’t necessarily a bad thing.