Posts by Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
Sports
November 8, 2023

59-Year-Old Who Bought His First Pool Table With Lottery Winnings Is Now Playing for England Team

Have you ever thought about what you would buy if you won the lottery? Perhaps a house or car, or maybe a luxurious vacation? For one lucky winner of £2.4 million ($2.9 million) in 2010, this cash prize was used for something totally different. A man named Neil Jones decided to invest in pursuing pool, a long-lost hobby. Thirteen years later, Jones is now representing England as captain of the international team in Malta.

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Style
November 6, 2023

Converse Releases Artsy Shoes Based on Famous Japanese Woodblock Prints

Converse is synonymous with classic kicks, but the footwear company is also open to changing up its style every once in a while. In the past, we've seen the brand launch sakura blossom sneakers as well as embroidered footwear. Their newest release merges the classic high-top style with famous Japanese woodblock prints. These creative shoes honor Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Kuniyoshi, two well-known artists of ukiyo-e, or woodblock prints.

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Funny
November 3, 2023

Cosplayer Creates Hilarious Costumes of Pop Culture on a Budget All Year Round

Whether you're putting a costume together for Halloween, a party, or convention, assembling the clothes and accessories can get pretty expensive. However, there's a way to dress up on a budget. Instagram cosplayer Anucha Saengchart, aka Lonelyman, proves this in his hilarious transformations. Using basic items, food, and pets, as well as some camera tricks, he is able to turn into a variety of characters and icons from pop culture on a budget.

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Entertainment
November 1, 2023

Celebrity Halloween Costumes That Really Raised the Bar This Year

Every year, celebrities dress up for Halloween and share their costumes with the world. Some of them, like supermodel Heidi Klum, are known for going all out in the makeup department. Others have fun leaning into the comedic side of the holiday. (This year, many celebrities got especially creative amidst the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and the union's direction to avoid TV and film characters as costumes.

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