Latest articles by Maura Brannigan
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MC@Play with MS MR
There have been a number of musical geniuses burst onto the recent alt-pop scene, but none with whom we've been as totally obsessed as MS MR.
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Q&A with Luxury Brand Chance Founder Julia Leach
Meet Chance, a fashion-lifestyle brand founded by Julia Leach, who served as Kate Spade's creative director for 11 years. Leach recently debuted her latest Greece-inspired collection which is soon to be sold in Barneys, as well as its website starting May
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Sallie Krawcheck Buys Women's Networking Group 85 Broads
This morning, it was announced that former head of global wealth management at Merrill Lynch Sallie Krawcheck just purchased 85 Broads from its original founder.
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Angelina Jolie: I Had a Double Mastectomy
Angelina Jolie revealed in an editorial this morning that she had recently undergone a double mastectomy as a preventative measure.
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Exclusive: Joseph Altuzarra on Designing Costumes for the New York City Ballet
It's no surprise that Joseph Altuzarra is one of fashion's top designers, so ballet and fashion fans alike were delighted to learn that Altuzarra would be designing costumes for a new ballet for the New York City Ballet. We spoke to Alt
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Exclusive: Live on the Operation Smile Gala Red Carpet
Stars and smiles aligned last night at Operation Smile's 30th Anniversary Gala, a glamorous night on the town in support of one of the world's most well-recognized philanthropic organizations. We talked to a few of last night's stars about the
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Your Voice: Raising Mental Health Awareness in a Super-Great Way
The renowned Whisper App's latest venture is Your Voice, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health on college campuses.
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Elizabeth Colbert Busch the Target of Offensive Questions from Polling Group
We're no strangers to dirty campaign jabs, but a shady polling group called "SSI Polling" has been heavily engaged in the last leg of this congressional race.
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Exclusive: Three Questions for Narciso Rodriguez, Tracy Reese, and Parke & Ronen
We spoke to three of our favorite designers (who are also Parsons alums!) — Narciso Rodriguez, Tracy Reese, and Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel of Parke & Ronen — about their support for Parsons and their absolute dream collaboration!
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Exclusive: Helena Christensen Talks Design, Photography, and Philanthropy
Helena Christensen is just one of those ladies who, quite frankly, does it all. Her most recent venture has been a design collaboration with Kipling, and we spoke to her about this collection, her philanthropic involvements, and her fashion-crush on Yves
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MC@Play with Charli XCX
The groovy Brit Charli XCX has been having quite the year. Her highly-anticipated debut album TRUE ROMANCE drops next week, which gives you plenty of time to get acquainted with her tracks.
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MC@Play with Little Boots
Victoria Hesketh, otherwise known by her stage name Little Boots, is the real deal. After we sat down with her here at MC, we came to realize that her musical prowess extends far beyond the likes of her talent mixing beats in a booth.
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North Dakota Approves the Nation's Strictest Abortion Ban
On Friday, North Dakota one-upped Arkansas by passing a bill that is twice as restrictive, banning most abortions after just six weeks into pregnancy.
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The Effect of Social Media on the Steubenville Rape Case
On its own, the Steubenville rape case has been a gravely disturbing one, made worse by the flurry of Instagrams, tweets, and a highly-viewed YouTube video that occurred during the assault.
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Game of Thrones Season 3 Premiere: The Ladies' Red Carpet Looks
Last night, the cast of Game of Thrones killed it on the red carpet. And not to worry: All swords, lances, and dragon eggs remained back on the show, which premieres March 31 on HBO.
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Girls' Season 2, as Told Through Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, and Shoshanna's Style Evolution
It's been a confusing, much-too-short Season 2 for the girls of Girls. And as style and Girls obsessed as we at MC are, it was only a matter of time before we took a look at the HBO show's stand-out style moments.
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Our Favorite Looks from The Hollywood Reporter's Top 5 Most Powerful Stylists
Yesterday, The Hollywood Reporter released its annual list of the industry's 25 Most Powerful Stylists. We've taken a look at this year's top five stylists and chosen our favorite looks they've put together throughout this awards season.
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Exclusive: Nicole Richie Talks Fashion, Beauty, and Fashion Star
Yesterday, we caught up with the Fashion Star mentor about the show's upcoming season, her beauty secrets, and her absolute favorite item in her closet.
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Winning Ladies: The Super Bowl Commercial Stars
The Baltimore Ravens won last night's Super Bowl, but there were a few other winners who deserve proper recognition. These five ladies stole the show with their highly memorable commercials.
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Star Style at Sundance Film Festival
These seven stylish ladies won us over with their oversized pea-coats and worn-in biker boots.
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Roe v. Wade Turns 40
Roe v. Wade turns 40 today, and we're recapping the landmark case's past, present, and future impact.
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On Our Bookshelf: My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor
Yesterday, Sotomayor released her highly anticipated memoir, My Beloved World, and we at MC are more than a little excited to add it to our lengthy reading list.
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Critics' Choice Awards: 5 Red Carpet Stunners
The Critics' Choice Awards last night were the perfect balance between conservative, ornate gowns and playful, super-short mini-dresses that these five stars rocked better than anyone.
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Who Should Star as Hillary Clinton in Her Upcoming Biopic?
Last Friday, news broke that a new screenplay based on the life of one Hillary Clinton is currently in development. Who's fit to play the outgoing secretary of state? Read on.
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HBO's Girls' Best Musical Moments
As season 2 approaches on Jan. 13, we're recapping the first season through its unofficial soundtrack.
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Avoiding the Fiscal Cliff: What Does It Mean for You?
Now that the potentially dangerous fiscal cliff has been surpassed, it's time to look at what it really means and how its solutions affect you.
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How You Can Help Newtown and Sandy Hook Victim's Families
Although you may be miles from Newtown, you would be surprised how easy it is to lend a helping hand to those affected by the tragedy. Find out how you can support the community of Newtown.
