Event Nails in 1967

So at this weekend's Ladies Lotto Event: Women's Work I met a very interesting man whose work on domestic violence Breaking the Silence was featured in the Slideshow. He was looking at my table with Minx and HER Event Nails on display and he said, "You're not going to believe this, but I created the idea of nail art in the 1960's." He said as an artist, he walked to in Harper's Bazaar with a pre-designed hand painted set of nails for them to use and they did a whole feature on them. I explained how I was one of the few designers doing one of a kind, hand painted, 3-D Nails that can be used in that manner. He said he even had photos from the shoot he could send me and I promised I would share them with my blog.

How exciting! Event Nails in 1967!

So here are the pics and a little more info about Mr. Michael Horn:

Michael's very eclectic background includes: award-winning film director, film producer, prize-winning painter, designer/creator of the still popular fashion fad "fingernail art" (featured in Harper's Bazaar magazine), award-winning songwriter, one of the first creators of digital online book publishing (ebooks), music and video producer, science researcher, national and international lecturer, frequent media guest, published writer, credentialed teacher, humorist, pioneer in commercial water purification applications (Starbucks), set designer, health care professional, creator of the Future Self interactive therapeutic video technique, volunteer work with children and seniors.



Michael is the creator of the Standing In Spirit regenerative movement/stress relief program .


And information about Michael's latest project, "Breaking the Silence", a new, already award-winning, film about five courageous young women, can be seen at www.breakingthesilencemovie.com. Michael also wrote the song for the movie, "I'll Be My Own Hero".

I'll be networking, doing nails, and looking cute @...

Ladies Lotto & Slideluck Potshow Present Women's Work

THIS Sunday, April 25th
3:30-9pm

Lounge from 3:30-6 where I'll be doing MINX!

**SLIDESHOW BEGINS AT 6:30PM**

Bring a potluck dish!

Kopeikin Gallery

8810 Melrose Avenue

West Hollywood, CA. 90069

RSVP: WOMENSWORK@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Slideshow + Potluck + Networking + Ladies Lotto = Women's Work

This event is open to the public - that means ladies & gentlemen are invited!

Check the Ladies Lotto Blog daily for sneak previews of images.

ABOUT WOMEN'S WORK:

The lifestyle networking community Ladies Lotto and the innovative non-profit Slideluck Potshow and have partnered to create a unique multi-media event: Women's Work, an evening devoted to celebrating the contemporary female experience. Artists from around the world will present images that explore the current state of women's lives-from inspiring success stories to the profound adversities women face.

This multimedia slideshow and potluck dinner, feature music emerging local LA women's businesses, fine art photography, food, drinks and networking combined.

Women's Work is not your typical gallery event. Not only will there be amazing art by talented emerging artists, but preceding the slideshow will be an emerging local designers lounge, potluck dinner and open bar allowing participants to mingle and network, and promote discourse on women's lives around the globe.

Remember this is a POTLUCK, so bring a dish - from chips to casserole!

Women's Work is an opportunity for an eclectic mix of artists & art-appreciators combined with creative, business and politically-minded opinion leaders to come together in a congenial, spirited atmosphere at one of LA's finest art galleries.

***Donations accepted at the door but space is limited, reserve a spot NOW***

$10 minimum donation while VIP tickets start at a minimum donation of $25.

Tickets are limited and can be purchased online or day-of.

Please visit: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104898

Confirmed artists with subject include: Lauren Greenfield on girl culture and fashion week; Alex Prager on Hollywood identity; Elinor Carucci on raising children; Jodi Bieber on sexual abuse in South Africa; Phillip Toledano on plastic surgery; Jen Davis on living with obesity; Alessandra Sanguinetti on adolescence; Alicia Ross on pornography; Jennifer Shaw on childbirth during Hurricane Katrina; Brenda Ann Kenneally on motherhood and poverty; Angelika Rinnhofer on ballet; Sari Wynne women and shoes; Michael & Davida Horn on domestic abuse; Lynette Astaire on African-American female identity; Anastasia Taylor-Lind on women soldiers in Turkey, and many others.

ABOUT THE CREATORS: Founded in New York City by Natalie Blacker in 2006, Ladies Lottois a finely-cultivated international lifestyle and networking community aimed at developing the professional and personal success of independent women. As a collective, Ladies Lotto shifts the paradigm in the way women work together creatively to build strategies of allegiance and growth through culturally relevant projects and positive social impact campaigns, simple consumerism to create and form emerging cultures, communities, and social beneficiaries. With chapters in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, and members hailing from Sydney to Paris, Ladies Lotto is a more than just a community but a cultural force.

Slideluck Potshowwas founded in the backyard of advertising and editorial photographer Casey Kelbaugh, in 2000. Today, SLPS is a New York-based arts non-profit (501c3) that hosts slideshow potlucks in about 50 cities globally-from São Paulo, to Stockholm to San Francisco. Slideshows are accompanied by music, commentary, or other surprises. Women's Work takes a model that has been developed and refined over a decade and puts a thoughtful and insightful spotlight on the issues facing women today.

Sneak Peak...Dimepiece Nails

I did the new Dimepiece Lookbook and here's a sneakpeak of the nails. Lookbook photos to come soon.

Blocking Plus Size Ads

My favorite plus size blog Runway Revolution had this post about this a Cacique commercial that for some reason they're having an issue running. It's a trip--since Ashley is just stunning here.

Read about the controversy here

Random

Had a busy busy week. So here's a few randoms until I've got more time to post something juicy.

LOVE!

WHAT?

US <3

Sealed With a Kiss

Some modeling pics from the SWAK (Sealed With A Kiss) Plus Size Clothing Company

HER Hearts...The 1970's

I saw the Runaways movie this weekend and I'm feeling very retro 1970's

--a la Cherie Currie "Cherry Bomb."

And then I came across this post my girls at MISS CREW awhile back on the China Glaze Retro Diva Collection. I adore the styling. Great job Liz.

And you already know how I feel about the long oval nails--that's always my fav.

HER Hearts...Angela Soto

If you know me, you know I change my hair a lot. And that I have a slight complex with never quite being happy. (I’m working on it). But even with all the changes, I’ve never been SHORT short.

But here I am. all chopped off—and I love it! Complements of bi-costal celebrity stylist
Angela Soto.

Angela works at Mizu New York and at Studio DNA in Santa Monica.

She is available for individual appointments at the Salons, but is also highly experienced in editorial and runway work.

Be sure to check her out and tell her Melinda sent you. (P.S. These pics are with my styling—it was even cuter when she did it.)

http://www.angelamsoto.com/

Angela@angelamsoto.com

COVER GIRL

So my sister and I created a dream list when we were younger, usually updated during family road trips, of all the things we'd like to accomplish in life.

One of mine was "BE ON THE COVER OF A MAGAZINE BY THE TIME I'M 30". I wasn't sure quite for what--it could be my educational/activist work, it could be my art, it could be my modeling--just me in some form. (Though secretly I knew it included having an actual picture of ME would be the most awesome).

So when HER Nails was featured on the cover of Acclaim Magazine last year, I thought to myself--ok this could count! I'd be satisfied with that, though a modeling cover would really seal the deal.

So here it is! 6 months before my 30th bday, I am on the cover of a magazine:) Now granted, it's a digital magazine--but unfortunately, that's the only type the exists in the plus size world anymore. We once had a few prints magazines, that all went out of business--and I'll do a post on that later. But for now, here I am--on the Cover of Venus Diva Magazine!

The pictures aren't my favorite--but the interview is really good and is a great representation of me, my style philosophy, and my views on plus size modeling. Check it out here: http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2010/04/6996/

Be sure to click on pages 1-4 below the pic to read the article.

Latest Event Nails

So as I've mentioned, I've been busy with Minx for awhile now, but my first love is the custom Event Nails that got HER Nails up and going.

So I've been back to doing them. Check out a pair I made for myself for the numerous festivities this past weekend.