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Gender-Neutral Looks to Pair with Converse This Fall

November 9, 2016

There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that androgynous fashion is one of the biggest trends this fall. More and more, people are beginning to recognize that they don’t have to be restrained by the clothing nor...

Smart and Brave Choices for NBA 2016-2017 Over/Unders

Blast Magazine Newsroom

October 7, 2016

Ah, that time is upon us once again. Can you feel it in the air? The leaves begin to fall and the cold winds begin Autumn’s descent on North America, which obviously can only mean one thing, right? The NBA seas...

All Tied Up!

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

June 17, 2016

Pirates love this detail. Sailors too. Luckily land-locked designers are fully embracing this too! Monroe's white lace up gives a major refresh to the perfect white tee. Apparently Alexander Wang ...

Happen Stance

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

January 12, 2016

It just happened. Walking around Soho on a sunny afternoon, a window display teetering on an artistic exhibit caught my eye. Imagine my surprise when I realized it was a sock store. J...

Can a Transgender Woman Keep Your Business “Young?”

Holly Maholm

December 16, 2015

She can if you let her! Here’s how: (But I have to start at the beginning.) I am an attorney who is retired from my 25 year career at a firm of sports agents. In my job, I helped negotiate and write up contract...

Kylie Jenner is a Jerk

Emily Lemiska

December 3, 2015

The Kylie Jenner wheelchair photo For a minute, there, Kylie Jenner, you almost had me thinking you were on my team. Hey, I thought, a celebrity is using her platform to make wheelchairs cool! This picture ...

Bergdorf’s meets lycra in the ‘burbs

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

October 9, 2015

Bergdorf’s in the burbs? Dare to dream! First thought that popped into my head when I experienced LEGIT activewear, an online and retail boutique in Wellesley, MA, a suburb just west of Boston. reverse...

Ding Dong Bells!

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

August 26, 2015

Bell Bottom denim is THE investment for Fall 2015. Add a little secret height with a great pair of boots or clogs if you think Bell Bottoms are only for the tall types. Isabel Marant Etoile Crisi boots even...

Adultery Website Ashley Madison Hacked

Giovanni Gray

July 21, 2015

Internet dating site Ashley Madison has fallen victim to online hackers who claim to have gained access to millions of user's personal information. The site offers an environment in which married people can us...

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Get Ready to Fall for Aziz Ansari’s “Modern Romance”

Kat Pulfer

July 17, 2015

Motivated by his own romantic woes, actor and comedian Aziz Ansari teamed up with renowned social scientists to investigate one of humanity’s greatest conundrums: love. Ansari’s debut novel has no shortage of s...

Matt Keller: The Blast Interview

Sarah Kai Schwarz

June 16, 2015

Matt Keller’s South Boston studio is crowded with artwork of every shape and size. Walls are lined with black and white prints, colorful paintings and text drawings. On a cabinet sits a sculpture he made ...

The Nerd Also Rises

Rachel Roberie

June 15, 2015

Considering how deeply steeped in nerdery pop culture is today - adults using “lol,” the recent explosion of comic book film adaptations and an overabundance of memes, to name a few examples - it’s hard to imag...

Graduation is Over. Now What?

Sumaira Rajpoot

May 28, 2015

Graduation is finally over. No more nerves, no more wonderment. Time to move on and work, right? Here are the five things that will happen after graduation that others won’t tell you: You will f...

Technologically Advanced Flip Flops!

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

May 18, 2015

Running across the pool deck to stop the five year old from jumping in fully clothed for the 8th time today - no problem, no slipping, and still styling. RHEA's fancy flip flops. Booting it across the g...

5 Tips on Choosing a Man’s Wedding Band

Blast Magazine Newsroom

May 14, 2015

Everyone knows the old saying, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” With the engagement ring industry raking in millions of dollars each year, chances are this is probably a true statement. I mean, sure you hav...

Blast is Looking for Editors

Georgeanne Oliver

May 13, 2015

Do you love entertainment, writing and news? Have you ever dreamed of being an editor at a published magazine? Now is your chance to get involved! Blast Magazine is looking for editors. We have two open positio...

Coachella Mama

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

April 9, 2015

Coachella Mama How To... The flight to Palm Springs was easy, the sun is gorgeous and we are totally walking in the Coachella Valley grasses, passing through the vendors, nodding absent mindedly to the b...

C Day

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

April 8, 2015

C as in Chanel. The day is question is today, April 8th. Today is the day that Chanel increases prices on it’s classic bags by 25% worldwide, decreases prices in China by 20%, initiates a leveling of merchand...

Clogged!

Patricia Marks-Martinovich

March 25, 2015

One thing with fabulous fashion trends and styles is that they eventually repeat. Clogs are back this Spring with a solid wooden-heeled thunk! Marc Jacobs clogged up his Spring 2015 runway with color ...

5 Flaws to Watch Out for in Pisces this March

Sumaira Rajpoot

March 19, 2015

Photo credit: commons.wikimedia.org 1. They take shit way too personal. The reason behind this annoying habit is because Pisces feel everything on another level. Since they are so in tune with all thei...