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HBO’s Looking Goes From Sullen to Spectacular

Looking Brings Something Real… And So Much More

Not that I am known for doing things prematurely (insert as many jokes as you want to here. That’s why I wrote that), my first article basically loathing HBO’s “Looking” is something that I do regret in many different ways. It was based off of a combination of the endless press the show was getting even before the show premiered, the seemingly lack of men of color on the show and the way people were treating it that really led to that write up. Add a not so great premiere (sorry, not taking that back) and I was quite apprehensive about the show.

Well now that the first season has ended, and it already has been given the green light for season two, my opinion on the show has drastically changed since that first episode. The characters have developed quite well over the past eight episodes, even though each of them are only half an hour long. Whereas I do believe if they made each episode an hour long they could develop even further, I am happy to see where the show has landed and am looking forward to what happens next season.

Manhattan Digest, Murray Bartlett, HBO, Looking — Credit to: The Backlot

Strongest factors of the show-

Murray Bartlett (Dom)- I remember Murray as Oliver Spencer, the gay man who stole Carrie away from Aiden for a short period of time on “Sex And The City”. In the first episode of this series, he came across to me as the a-typical Chelsea/Hell’s Kitchen guy, musc/masc and nicely dressed and refusing to accept that he is getting older and turning 40. He consistently went after younger men and got insecure if a simple cater waiter denied him. His character over the 8 episodes did a complete 180 in my opinion, by going through somewhat of a growth in terms of opening up his own restaurant, listening to his friends advice and in the end falling for someone even older than him, Lynn (an uber-hot Scott Bakula). I am really looking forward to seeing how his character plays out in season 2, especially with him and Lynn.

The Supporting Characters (Boyfriends, best friends, coworkers)- Great shows are designed best when the main characters intrigue you but the supporting cast members add that particular something to make the show gel. This works with so many people like Patrick (Jonathan Groff’s) boss and now lover of sorts Kevin (my future husband Russel Tovey), Dom’s roommate and funny lady Doris (Laurel Weedman) who pretty much champions him to open the restaurant and point him in the right direction, and my favorite is Richie (my side boyfriend Raul Castillo) who challenges Patrick in his insecurities and ability to have a grown up relationship, even if Patrick doesn’t know if that what he particularly wants. Although I am bummed with how Richie leaves him in the end, I am hoping that he comes back for Season 2 in some sorts because the show really seemed to pick up steam in the episode that was just about the two of them.

The Dialogue- I love how this is how REAL friends talk to each other, and address their concerns on such a better level than just being like “GIRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL” every other sentence. All three (Augustin will be mentioned later) really care about each other and keep it real when they have to. No sugar coating necessary. I think the writing for this show is one of its strongest points indeed because it is relatable no matter if you are gay or straight. A lot of these things are what everyday people go through in friendships, relationships and life issues and “Looking” does it really well.

Jonathan Groff, HBO, Looking, Manhattan Digest — Credit to: Ace Show Biz

Factors that could be improved-

Patrick- Love Jonathan Groff and I like that he is being utilized for something outside of his singing voice (Frozen, Glee) and really his acting chops, which he does tremendously. Here is my issue- his character doesn’t make much sense to me. If you watch the show, a lot of the stuff he seems to get into (dealing with an “uncut” guy, awkward dating, flighty attitude towards a lot of things) would be cute if he was a fresh faced 22 year old in San Francisco, but he’s not. He’s 29 and from the episodes have lived there for a while, so I don’t get why they wrote him like that. At the same time, he has had some great moments this year with his growth in his relationship with Richie and his somewhat standing up to the back and forth he has going on with Kevin. I personally hope he ends up with Richie on some level next season, but I hope his maturity continues to improve and he becomes a lot more aware of his behavior as time goes by.

Augustin- Ugh. I get it. Every show needs one character that you can’t stand, or love to hate, etc. Problem with him is that the evolution of his character doesn’t really make any sense. I get how you can do the whole “this is my bottom, can’t get any worse than this” type thing but I keep thinking that each episode is his bottom. It takes his now ex, Frank (awesomely played by O.T. Fagbenle) to tell him what we all feel- spoiled rich kid who is at best a mediocre artist. Yup. Granted he is a good friend to both Dom & Patrick, and I get that, but as a person on the show he really sucks. I hope that the revelation that Frank gave him really makes him improve next season so his sucking ability goes down and he starts to act like an authentic person and not some hipster douchebag that seems to be growing in population.

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Sunglasses- Needed All Year Round

by Danielle Flocco

After a few long days outside these past few weeks, I realized that cold weather and sunglasses are not mutually exclusive. The sun has been very bright for the time it is out, and starting March 9th it will be out to enjoy even longer. That being said, snow on the ground or not, it is important to protect your eyes. And honestly, squinting is not nearly as attractive as adding an accessory.

This week I was lucky enough to have received a pair of Axiis Titanium Eyewear, courtesy of Runway magazine. My eyes feel better already and I look great. The best way to describe these glasses would be industrial meets vintage. Pictured below, they come in a durable metal case, so they definitely won’t break in the bottom of your purse. They feature oval titanium vintage style frames in a yellow-ish hue, accented by silver metal industrial styled bars. More styles are available at Axiis.us.

Let’s say you dig vintage everything, but aren’t quite there with the industrial elements. GiantVintage.com has everything you are looking for. They have vintage and retro glasses ranging from 70’s style to 90’s style, and everything else you could imagine. Aviators of all styles and big glasses in all different shapes and colors are rarely more than $20 on this site, so you don’t have to chose just one. Pictured below is a small variety of their sunglasses.

While vintage accessories are extremely popular, not everyone loves it. So if you aren’t a vintage lover, there are plenty of fashionable sunglasses for you, too. 6pm.com offers a variety of designer sunglasses at wholesale prices. This site offers an array of glasses of all shapes and sizes from designers like Alexander McQueen, Ray Ban, Michael Kors, and Stella McCartney. Pictured below is a peak of what they offer.

Whatever your personal preference of eyewear may be, do not skip out on a good pair of sunglasses. Too much sun can affect your vision, and squinting all of the time accelerates the forming of crow’s feet near the eyes. So, spend some money now on a nice pair of sunglasses and save later on all those eye creams.

Award-Winning Literature Comes From Behind Bars

by Jessica Klein

The PEN Prison Writing Program has been bringing the power of words to inmates for over forty years. Led by dedicated mentors with workshops exploring nonfiction and poetry alike, the program provides free Handbooks for Writers in Prison so that they can explore a craft that may provide an escape even from behind bars. Each year, inmates in the program can submit their works to PEN’s Prison Writing Contest. Eligible contestants must be “incarcerated in federal, state, or county prison” prior to the submission deadline, as outlined in the PEN American Center’s guidelines. Prizes range from $50 to $200 in the categories of poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction.

A reading of the 2014 contest-winning poetry and prose took place on February 27th at The Cooper Union in Manhattan’s Cooper Square. Open to the public and free of charge, the reading featured works from prisoners across the country. Every last piece not only inspired and awed with crisp description and striking nouns, but also with technical prowess. In other words, line breaks and meter that one only hopes to find in the most accomplished college (or graduate) student’s work adorned the inmates’ pages with beautiful sincerity.

The night’s readers (of course, not the prisoners themselves) sat on stage in a semi-circle, ascending to the microphone when it was their turn to read a piece from one of this year’s winners. A varied demographic, the readers included PEN employees and the formerly incarcerated. One such employee, the prison writing program’s mentorship coordinator, Timothy Small, even read a work of his own. Small’s piece, “Return to Sender,” detailed his duties as the coordinator before delving into a chilling and real scenario.

What starts out as list of menial tasks (“cutting through adhesive seals, deciphering all styles of penmanship, scanning letters for key words, and entering addresses into spreadsheets”) comes to tell the story of a 2013 PEN Prison Writing Contest winner, whose date of lethal injection prevented him from seeing his congratulatory letter for second place, fiction. The most harrowing part of the story, one could argue, was that letter was “returned to sender” five, whole days before William Van Poyck, the award-winning author, was scheduled to die.

Poyck’s fictional piece contained unsettling descriptions of incarceration marked by inspired prose. “The maximum-security prison was a depraved place, a hermetic kingdom of the damned, haunted by its own terrible spirit,” he wrote. For the rest of the piece that won second place for fiction in 2013, read “Death by Dominoes.”

Though PEN has yet to name to officially name this year’s winners, the rest of the works from 2013 are open for readership online. Awarded first place in poetry in last year’s contest, Joe Rickey Knight’s “Midnight at the Manatee” uses no extraneous words to detail a memory “for Dad.” You can read Knight’s winning piece here, as everyone who attended the reading on the 27th had the pleasure of hearing it spoken aloud.

When the reading was done, many lingered in the Rose Auditorium, picking up pamphlets for donation or even purchasing literature available for sale by inmates. What everyone heard that night will probably not only linger in their minds, but it will also make them think differently about the separation between those who live behind bars and those who are free.

Jake’s Hot in the Fashion District

by Danielle Flocco

Breaking into the fashion industry is no easy task, but Jake Labarbera makes it seem effortless.

This newly 21 year old is a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, studying merchandising and jewelry design. He has an interest in photography, and most of all sharing his style with everyone. Jake blogs his personal style, showing the world how to make an outfit ‘pop’ in this competitive world of fashion.

Recently on his blog, www.jakeshotonfashion.com, silver was featured as the up and coming color to incorporate into an outfit. Tested by Jake himself in the fashion district of Manhattan, silver is definitely the way to go. Silver is subtle yet shiny, so your outfit stands out without being overwhelmed by it. This is perfect for those hesitant to go ahead with neon pieces. The easiest way to try silver for an everyday outfit is in jewelry, shoes, or belts- all of which can be found for low prices.

Here is a leather and silver bullet styled bracelet that Jake featured. This piece can be matched with any outfit, and can give theperfect New York rocker tone to an otherwise bland outfit. Again, not an overwhelming piece, but just enough to add the same sparkle as an average bracelet- just with a heck of a lot more attitude.

His other favorite pop of silver is his pair of silver high top sneakers. He blogged this statement about these gleaming kicks: “I’m obsessed with my silver hightop sneakers. And I would totally wear them everyday if I could.” And Jake’s recommendation to everyone is to “pull out your old pieces, dust them off, and put them to good use.” This applies to anything- silver or not- because hey, you never know what will be the next big hit in fashion.

Jake is not only a blogging trendsetter, but he is currently an intern for couture designer, Ralph Rucci, as well as a model. He has been involved in modeling for a few years now, and has quite an array of experience. A few years back Jake modeled for prints for a small boutique in Rhinebeck. Then, he bust onto the Runway in 2013 New York Fashion Week for designer Marlin George. And for 2014, Seduka by Joe Dahan will be featuring Jake in a lookbook and their soon to launch blog.

Young, handsome, and determined, Jake is set to succeed in everything he does. He is still a fresh face in modeling, but a great reputation is certainly building. And let’s not forget he’s a student of jewelry design- we must keep our eyes out for his collections!

Twitch Plays Pokemon – More Than Just A Game

by Tim Morris

Twitch, Manhattan Digest, Pokemon — Copyright Game Freak
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Thousands of heads aren’t necessarily better than one.

How do you turn a groundbreaking classic into a massive social experiment? Allow tens of thousands of people to play the same instance at once. Using a ROM of Pokemon Red Version, the popular streaming website Twitch, and some clever mechanics, Twitch Plays Pokemon has taken the entire internet by storm. In nearly eleven days’ worth of play time, droves of people have entered the stream to participate, troll, or simply watch the madness unfold.

The idea for this undertaking came from an Australian person who chooses to remain anonymous. By entering the stream, people worldwide can take part in playing the game by entering any of the buttons that exist on the old-school Game Boy: A, B, Select, Start, Up, Down, Left, and Right. This, in turn, will make the Red character perform the corresponding action. However, since anyone can do this, the result is pretty much what you’d expect: chaos of epic proportions. It often takes hours to achieve anything significant in-game

While the creator has mostly been hands-off when it comes to moderating the action, they did institute a small feature to help the process along when the populace became stuck inside the Rocket Game Corner dungeon for over 24 hours. By typing either “anarchy” or “democracy” into the chat, players can move the needle towards whatever they choose. If the bar becomes 75% full (meaning towards the democracy side) the Red character will only perform the most requested action at predetermined intervals. Once the chat activated democracy mode, they were able to pass the floor puzzle and proceed.

Naturally, many memes and other wacky internet claims have already surfaced as a result of Twitch Plays Pokemon. The current team features a level 60 Pidgeot and five other Pokemon who are much weaker by comparison. As a result, Pidgeot has since been dubbed “Bird Jesus” by the inhabitants of the stream. The in-game item called the Helix Fossil, which normally would be resurrected into an Omanyte, has become something of a deity to the players involved. A simple Google image search of “Twitch Plays Pokemon” will yield some hilarious results.

If you’d like to watch this project in action, all you have to do is click here. In order to participate, you’ll need to make a free account on Twitch first, but once you’ve done that you can help or troll to your heart’s consent!

What The F***k Is A Bearlebrity & Why Does This Term Exist?

by Ryan Shea

As someone who has been in the bear and gay community for a little over ten years now (I am wondering when I am getting my sash or pin for all the hard work I have done. Emphasis on hard hehe), I have come to find a bevy of terms that gay men have come up to describe their physical appearance. Albeit a twink, cub, muscle bear, otter, wolf, and a new one that I heard recently, ram (big horns and like to charge. Giggity.) there is always going to be some terminology involved in describing yourself or to your friends about the guy you hung out with last night/cruised/hated for whatever reason possible.

Recently, I have discovered a brand new term that really doesn’t have much to do with physical appearance at all- Bearlebrity. This is a term that unlike words like “Chocolate” or “Buy One Get One Free Burrito at Chipotle” has a very negative connotation attached to it, yet for some reason no one really seems to pinpoint what it actually means. I recently made this a status update for my friends to reply and divulge what their true meaning of the word was, and the responses were plentiful and vastly different. Take a look at what people (who will be kept anonymous) thinks about what a Bearlebrity really is-

“To me, a Bearlebrity is a guy who takes a zillion selfies each day just to get the satisfaction of the 300 likes they will get, many are from men that they have never met before. On top of the likes follows with 30 or 40 comments ranging from the same old shit such as “Grrr!” “Woof” or the tragic “I wish I was that cupcake (said bear is eating cupcake in photo)” and the added likes onto each comment made. They are narcissistic, rude and what is the worst about this community.”
“It’s a myth, that term. It’s a label of status that a person generally uses only when they are talking about themselves. It’s a self-absorbed type of thing and a word that is rarely tossed around in social settings.”
“A big hairy gay celeb. :)”
“A “Bearlebrity” is a self-imposed title for someone who considers themselves popular and influential within the bear community. Another question that needs to be asked, is why the Bear community insists on putting “Bear” as a pre-fix in front of everything. What once was charming and humorous now comes across like Smurf Speak.”
“An individual lacking in self esteem.”
“Yet again, people who are stared at by other people have negative stories made up about them in order to make the starers feel better about themselves after they have made themselves feel bad.”
“I think of bear performers. People like Kendall Kelly that make a living touring and performing at bear runs and such.”
“I use this term all the time. Not derogatorily. In my opinion, it’s someone in the bear community who has high public visibility. They may own bear brands, organize events, DJ bear dances, act in bear films, model bear brands, have bear themed Facebook pages…etc.”
“The most common bear term I have heard being used BY the people calling themselves it, is A-List Bears. Yes, I have heard people call themselves this. I mostly bear see Bearlebrity used by “others” to describe someone who is super popular in bear world. I think i may have heard once or twice someone call themselves that.”

Those weren’t even all the comments, but if you get the gist of the above it seems to be that this still has a negative viewpoint to it but there are some that think differently and use the term in a positive angle. It is also further proof in my writings that in the bear and gay community we consistently judge and label each other for whatever reason that may be. I don’t understand how even in the grown up world that we live in that many men resort back to our middle school and high school days where we become Regina George and label everyone based off of whatever qualities we deem to be not up to par with our likings in the world. Granted I am completely guilty of this as is many men, but this question does remain- how can we take a word like Bearlebrity and change it into something that is described in a positive way and not so negative way?

What is your definition of this? Do you feel we use labels all the time as a way to describe and ultimately judge other people? Hit me back with your viewpoints on this.

Park Central Hotel’s Fab New Restaurant- Park Kitchen

by Ryan Shea

Park Central Hotel, Park Kitchen, Manhattan Digest — Credit to: Park Central Hotel

CHICKEN Fried CHICKEN at Park Kitchen? You betcha!

When you have a classic location in New York that has boasted guests from Eleanor Roosevelt to Frank Sinatra, there are times where you need to revamp yourself in order to give visitors the reason why you have been around for so long. The Park Central Hotel, a New York institution since 1927 located in the heart of Midtown West, has just done this with their brand new restaurant called Park Kitchen. The beautifully done contemporary American restaurant is helmed by Executive Chef Nathaniel Eckhaus, who hails from Eleven Madison Park and Union Square Events, and completes the historic landmark hotel’s extensive multi-million dollar renovation implemented by Jeffrey Beers International.

I was fortunate enough to visit the hotel and restaurant with a friend of mine and the experience overall was quite fantastic to say the least. What I loved about the look of the hotel was that it had a modern look to it, especially the new restaurant, yet each of the rooms had a colorful, throwback vibe that works if you are coming in as one person or with a family. The restaurant itself was very spacious and had great color to it (as you can see in the picture) and the hospitality was superb to say the least.

And of course there was the best part of the entire venture- the food! We met Executive Chef Nathaniel Eckhous, who was warm and friendly and quite excited to present some of his great dishes for us. The great thing about the food that was presented is that many of the dishes are designed to be shared, so it is best to get multiple items and see what they have to offer (cuz it’s so freaking yummy). The standouts for me in the appetizer portions was the Meatball Pizzetta that had Pork & Beef Meatballs, Ricotta and Pepperocini. Those are four items that on their own are just awesome and when put together has its awesomeness magnified. Totally warm and tasty. Two of my favorite things as well (I have many favorite things FYI), is wings and Sriracha. So when you blend those two together for their Crispy Sriracha Chicken Wings the taste really pops in your mouth and provides the right amount of spice and sweetness with the ranch dressing they provided.

On top of the fab appetizers, we also were treated to two of their tasty entrees. The Chicken Fried Chicken was beyond amazing, and came with its own hot sauce and honey that really added to the already pungent flavor. My friend had the Park Kitchen Cheeseburger which he said was cooked to perfection and had a good amount of cheddar cheese on it to pack the burger with taste. Overall, it was an amazing experience that anyone should experience if they are visiting NYC or live here.

Park Kitchen, Park Central, Manhattan Digest — Credit to: Park Central Hotel

So check out Park Kitchen the next time you are in the neighborhood. And if you need a place to stay, why not stay at Park Central? Heck if it was good enough for Sinatra, it should be good enough for you :). Check out the website for more information.

A Survey of Heroin Media Coverage Surrounding Hoffman’s Death

by Jessica Klein

Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Manhattan Digest — Credit to: TVWeek

There’s been plenty of recent media coverage surrounding the tragic, drug-related death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. Found with a syringe in his arm next to packets of heroin, the award-winning actor had been known by some to struggle with drug addiction. Since Hoffman had won the hearts of numerous fans over his distinguished career in the spotlight, it’s no wonder that the circumstances of his death received such public attention.

However, it’s interesting to read how various news platforms report on the drug implicated in Hoffman’s death. Much of the attention has shifted to Robert Vineburg, Hoffman’s alleged dealer who, according to a “TMZ exclusive,” also used the drug with the late musician Amy Winehouse and artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Reports like these, many of which site TMZ as their source, focus on Vineburg’s association with the heroin-using celebrities. This small glimpse into the world of a drug that gets relatively little media coverage these days in New York may spark the curiosity of some readers (or leave them with the misguided impression that only the rich and famous artists of the city are addicted to heroin).

Interestingly, a report on a recent drug bust in the Bronx might help to support that (false) notion. ABC News published a story earlier this month about heroin mills “located behind the doors of New York homes, which authorities say are a sign of a well-oiled distribution network that caters to more mainstream, middle- and upper-class customers like the Oscar-winning Hoffman.”

The keyword here is still “Hoffman.” That particular article about the bust only went up after Hoffman’s death, even though the $8 million dollar seizure of heroin in the city happened days before. Of course, it often takes popular figures like entertainment celebrities to help draw public attention to longstanding issues. A New York Times’ headline exemplifies this practice, noting, “Hoffman’s Heroin Points to Serge in Grim Trade.”

But is this really a “serge” or just a downpour of coverage falling from the storm of the beloved actor’s death? The aforementioned Times article cites Health Department statistics that indicate an increase of heroin-related deaths in the five boroughs between 2010 and 2012 but admits that the exceptionally high rate of Staten Island’s OD deaths have no “established connection” to those stats. The Times reports elsewhere that opioid-related deaths actually quadrupled in Staten Island during a period from 2005 to 2011, when it decreased overall throughout the five boroughs.

Regardless, heroin hasn’t been a major media presence for some time now and seems to have made a major comeback in the wake of Hoffman’s death. Articles have been cropping up regarding youth’s use of the drug from Staten to Long Island. Even Oregon news outlets have hopped on, releasing Portland’s relevant statistics earlier this month.

To be fair, many news platforms did pick up on the major Bronx bust before the renowned actor’s death. But would we still be reading about heroin-addicted teens in Long Island on CNN just days after if not for Hoffman? Honestly, it’s hard to say.

Luxury Rides by Luxor Limo- The Manhattan Digest Review

by Ryan Shea

I for one am used to a life of Hyundai’s and Toyota’s when it comes to my vehicular activities, so when I got the opportunity to review a limo company for the first time I instantly jumped at it. What differs this one compared to the other run of the mill businesses that are out there is how the company came to be and the efforts that they are making in order to get themselves to another level. This company is called Luxor Limo, located in the heart of Brooklyn. What makes this company different in fact? Owner Simon Chkifati, is one entrepreneur who is leveraging technology to boost his fleet at Luxor Limo. In addition to GPS in every vehicle, Luxor uses a vehicle tracking system that helps with accurate dispatching. His company also offers a user-friendly online reservation system so clients can book a car from anywhere in the world under a New York minute. Superior custom service is what ultimately drives Chkifati’s business. The latest model cars, hand picked drivers and a comfortable and relaxing ride are guaranteed. [Read more…] about Luxury Rides by Luxor Limo- The Manhattan Digest Review

Patterned Tights To Spice Up Classic New York Style

by Danielle Flocco

Classic New York style is black from head to toe, and in this cold weather black boots, pants, and a jacket definitely seem like a warm choice. And sadly, this time of year our favorite little black dress often gets buried away in the back of the closet, but there’s no reason for that anymore.

Patterned tights are perfect to personalize the classic New York style and give our LBD some attention in the winter months. Stores everywhere sell huge varieties of patterned tights, usually in the $10 to $20 range- which is a small price to pay for an easy and versatile accessory. Depending on your personal preference you can add any edge to your outfit from wild party to simply unique.

Cheetah print, or any asymmetrical print, tights give off a party-ready look, but are appropriate for any time of day. For the office, the printed tights with boots and a simple skirt or dress will show off your personality that can’t always be seen under that 9- 5 suit. Classy, yet personalized, your work wear will be immediately upgraded. For a night out in the winter, when you’re dying to wear your go-to LBD but don’t want to freeze, printed tights will look sexy. Sometimes a little coverage on the legs is all we need to keep warm, so use those opportunities to find your perfect print. Following the classic New York style, an asymmetrical print- in black, of course- will be subtle enough to maintain a classy appearance, but just different enough to set you apart from the crowd. And in this big city, why not stand out a bit.

Many of us wear the same, or painfully similar, outfit more days than we’d like to admit (I plead guilty!). And odds are, if you don’t like to switch up outfits very much, a crazy print won’t be your first choice. Thankfully, patterned tights also come in a wide variety of simple, symmetric patterns for us. Minimalist accents to an outfit instantly boost chicness, both in the workplace and out in the world. Not to mention that minimalist style is highly regarded in modern fashion. Tights with squares, stripes, or dots add just enough of a personalized edge to a simple outfit to let your personality shine through while looking classy. Again, the subtle accent in an all- black outfit will be enough to separate you from the rest of New Yorkers.

Modern fashion is all about adding a personal elements to an outfit, and patterned tights are an easy and inexpensive way to do so. Using subtly accessories like tights instead of chunky jewelry or other large pieces are a much more modern way to draw attention to an outfit. Patterned tights are especially perfect in our city where we are all about simple and classy style in all- black.

Fashion and style aside, patterned tights can also be extremely flattering. Plain black tights will not shorten your legs, but they won’t lengthen them either- and being just barely 5 feet tall, I always try to look a bit taller. Patterned tights with details that are longer than they are wide will have a slimming effect on your legs, and in turn add a few inches. This is really great considering that occasionally we can look a bit short when wearing a skirt or dress with knee high boots. Patterned tights with details that are wider than long will not have the same effect. They will give your legs a bit wider of an appearance, and possibly make you look a bit shorter. However, if you are tall enough that you can spare a few inches, these tights will look great and not take away from your appearance at all. Depending upon what your pattern preference is and the look you are trying to achieve, either pattern type can be used to your advantage.

Whether you’re interested in patterned tights for fashion purposes, to look better, or both, they’re a necessity for the rest of the winter and the upcoming spring. And again, tights are not expensive and what is better than looking great on a small budget.

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Looking Brings Something Real… And So Much More

Thousands of heads aren’t necessarily better than one.

CHICKEN Fried CHICKEN at Park Kitchen? You betcha!

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