Taiki comic author Laura Knatt at 2013 Phoenix Comicon

Hello Purty!
Quick note to share about a talented young comic book author and designer Laura Knatt.

 Photo courtesy of Phycus Malloy

She has already completed a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise funds to self publish her first comic Taiki. Now she is drawing and writing her second CMYK.

Ms. Knatt is a graduate of FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise) and with 2 comics in her writing and designing arsenal I can see that  there is much more in store for her budding career.

I asked Laura Knatt my favorite question: "if you could have anyone read your work, who would it be?" and she answered "Emma Stone"! 

Photo courtesy of Phycus Malloy

To which the next question begged to be asked and answered: "So, if your comic makes it to the big screen, who do you want to play the main character?" Of course, Laura answered "Emma Stone!".

So far, Laura has spent the past six and a half years writing, drawing, coloring and editing Taiki which is available online here.

Her second comic CMYK is based on the printer colors and the artwork of 90's Cartoon Network show Ed, Edd n Eddy.

Please visit Laura at her booth in the Artists Alley AA38 or contact her through her website and social media listed at www.lauraknatt.com

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Your Spring Beauty Refresher

These expert tips will help you update your makeup, nail, and skin care routine for the new season

This is a TotalBeauty.com video article Spring is finally here! The changing season not only means warmer weather and a lighter wardrobe, but it also means that your beauty routine needs a makeover to match. Spring is the perfect time to brighten up with a new lip color or bold polish and to finally show off some skin. To help you get ready for the new season, we talked to celebrity makeup artist Cyndle Komarovski, who gave us expert tips on how to update our makeup, nails, and skin for spring. Click ahead to revamp and refresh your beauty routine now. See tips

Phoenix Comicon PUGS and TGIF! Get there!

Oh good morning Gorgeous!
It's early. Or is it late? No telling now but what I will tell is that Ihave been to the 2013 Phoenix Comicon and it's better than ever! Ticket details at www.phoenixcomicon.com

I arrived early and began to peruse the already full exhibit floor that is teeming with some of the best costumes I've seen this side of the wardrobe truck on a sci fi movie set.

 The real joy came from sitting in on PUGS: The Geek Smackdown!

A panel of "specialists" were given a question and then given a minute to debate. The best argument wins!

The questions were as follows:
1. Better Superhero team: Justice League vs Avengers
The Avengers won this round

2. More useless henchmen? Stormtroopers vs. The Monarchs
I was surprised by this answer, though The Monarchs won

3. Better van based problem solving team A Team vs. Mystery Machine
This was the one of the best debates with references being made to "jinkies" vs "I pity the fool".

4. More bad ass butler: Jarvis vs Alfred
Who do you think one the vote?

5. Sexier Senior Citizen: Sean Connery vs Patrick Stewart
Patrick won! How is that possible against the original Bond?

6. More efficient prosthetic weapon? Merle from Walking Dead vs Ash of The Evil Dead
Ash won based on ability to saw through bras and panties. So you get a feel for who is in the crowd, right?

7. Spoilers: Shut Up or Gimme the Details
This question featured the only lady of the panels and she argued for not giving spoilers, alas, the gimme the details spoilers won.

8. More fun to play? Dungeons & Dragons vs. Magic the Gathering
This panel featured the 2012 PUGS champion Richard Mansfield who argued for Dungeons & Dragons being more fun to play and the crowd agreed with him for another win.

Just as the event was about to close, there was a special bonus round and it took all in the crowd by surprise. Especially Miss Dorin, who though she was about to watch her boyfriend Richard Mansfield go one more round of PUGS trivia. Not at all.

In a beautiful moment of geek romance, the screen shot quickly changed from the words Bonus Round to a photo of Richard and Dorin and a black cat with the caption "will you marry me?".

Yes-indeed, Richard proposed to Dorin right there on stage in front of the 2013 Phoenix Comicon crowd and luckily for him, the beautiful Miss Dorin said yes. Then Richard got down on one knee and gave her a ring.



Say it with me, awww. It was sweet and a fantastic way to wrap up the first night of the 2013 Phoenix Comicon.

I'm going back for more today and have interviews and photo ops lined up. Wish me luck! I'll be on my twitter so tweet any questions you may have to @Cherelynn.


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Dot by Marc Jacobs: my signature scent for summer!

Oh hello Gorgeous!
I'm traveling to Phoenix for the 2013 Phoenix Comicon which starts tonight! I am so excited!
And I'll be wearing my new signature scent for summer: DOT by Marc Jacobs.


It's yummy delish and a light floral which I love. Though it's a parfum, it doesn't last very long-so it's in my jumbo satchel bag so I can reapply at will. I wonder if it comes in a rollerball?

Notes:
Red Berries, Dragonfruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Coconut Water, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, Driftwood, Musk.
Style:
Chic. Energetic. Upbeat.

This fragrance is available at Sephora or Nordstroms, and online for $69.00.


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The 4 Best and The 3 Worst Dry Shampoos

Find out which dry shampoos will become hairstyle lifesavers, and which ones will only make dirty hair worse

This is a TotalBeauty.com hair care article Dry shampoo is a total game changer in the hairstyling world. Let's be honest, it's hard enough to cram adequate beauty sleep into your hectic schedule, let alone enough time to wash and dry your hair every morning. That's why dry shampoos are lifesavers! With a few sprays, they can transform your hair from weighed down and oily, to light, fresh, and bouncy. Unfortunately, not all dry shampoos are created equal. That's why we rounded up the absolute best of the bunch and the absolute worst. Click ahead to see which ones you should add to your routine and which ones just aren't worth the money. See dry shampoos

THE WORST: NO. 3: OSCAR BLANDI PRONTO DRY SHAMPOO SPRAY, $11

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.8

"I still noticed greasiness even after I had just applied it."

THE WORST: NO. 2: BUMBLE AND BUMBLE HAIR POWDER, $35

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.3

"A complete waste of time and total disappointment from a generally fantastic company."

THE WORST: NO. 1: TRESEMME FRESH START VOLUMIZING DRY SHAMPOO, $4.49

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 3.5

"This product did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do."

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Britney Spears Fantasy Twist for graduation & summer fun with 2 fragrances in 1

Hello Beautiful!
Graduations for 8th graders, high schoolers and colleges are all commencing this month. How about 2 scents in 1 bottle so you have one signature scent for summer and one for a major moment in your life?



So meet the Britney Spears parfum created by Elizabeth Arden fragrances.
 It has the two scents in a connecting bottle which is great for packing for travel. As a fragrance junkie, I like to have a day scent and a night scent with me.  I like both scents though Fantasy is more of a favorite due to the musk and jasmine notes.  Below I have some amazing details to share from an author on Fragrantica. Enjoy!


Here are the notes for the scents and you can purchase this at Kohl's and online at Amazon in the mid $30'ish range.
The new edition will thrill all fans of Britney Spears, as well as fans of fragrances Fantasy from 2005 and Midnight Fantasy from 2006.
To remind you, Fantasy is a fragrance constructed as a floral-fruity-gourmand love potion, seducing us with fruity notes in the opening (litchi, kiwi, quince). The heart features floral notes of jasmine and white orchid, along with white chocolate, while the base closes with a trace of musk, orris root and wood. This edition is marked by a pink bottle with glittering crystals.
Midnight Fantasy was launched one year after the success of fragrance Fantasy. It is characteristic for the same bottle as the predecessor, colored in dark blue, also adorned with crystals. Top notes of the fragrance provide dark cherry and plum, enriched with juicy raspberry. The heart includes floral notes of orchid, iris and freesia laid on notes of amber, musk and vanilla.

The new edition - BRITNEY SPEARS FANTASY TWIST hits the shelves in September 2012, as 30, 50 and 100 ml.

This information is from:

   Author: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic
                 (sandrina_bambina)
   Fragrantica Executive Editor, Writer and Designer

Please visit www.fragrantica.net to read more of her detailed reviews on perfumes.



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Kritter Photography gallery showing May 24th at 5 pm in Scottsdale AZ

 Hey ya! This Friday May 24th a very talented friend of mine is having a photography exhibit! I recommend you don't miss this event! Karen will be showcasing her artwork though is also available for doing corporate head shots and updating portfolios. Go check it out!

I would love to have you join me Friday evening from 5- 9 pm on May 24, 2013 at the Scottsdale Executive Plaza, 6350 E. Thomas Road, Suite 230, Scottsdale, AZ for my 6^th photo exhibit. 

Wine & Light Hors d’ Oeuvres will be served. There will also be original art by local painters and sculptures. 

I hope you will be able to make our once a year event.  In the mean time you can check out my work on my website www.kritterphotography.com. 

I have included a map showing the location of the exhibit.

Thanks

Karen Ritterhouse

Kritter Photography

 

 

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