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.
Entertainment
February 17, 2023

Vanity Fair’s 29th Hollywood Issue Highlights 12 Young Stars in Captivating Portraits

When the Oscars are on the horizon, Vanity Fair always releases its Hollywood issue. For its 29th annual edition, the magazine captured 12 young actors whom they call “the stars of today and tomorrow.” From Little Women‘s Florence Pugh to Only Muders in the Building‘s Selena Gomez, these fashionable portraits paint a picture of who our next generation of talent will be.

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Entertainment
February 15, 2023

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Welcome Their Fourth Child

After trying to keep her pregnancy out of the spotlight, Blake Lively revealed that she and her husband Ryan Reynolds quietly welcomed their fourth baby into the world. The news came in the form of an Instagram post, in which the happy couple posed with Reynolds’ mother, Tammy. Everyone pictured was all smiles, but Lively's baby bump was noticeably absent. “Puppy Bowl Sunday 2023. Been busy,” Lively captioned the subtle yet heartwarming photograph.

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Style
February 14, 2023

People Will Soon Be Wearing Toy-Dispensing ‘Gacha Machine’ Backpacks in Japan

If you've ever visited Japan, you will likely have come across a very special type of vending machine. Called gachapon, or gacha machines, after the sound it makes when the crank is turned (gacha or gasha), they sell a variety of products. They were first introduced to Japan in 1965 by a company called Penny, and have been a hit ever since. In fact, Penny even established Gacha Day, falling annually on February 17.

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Jewelry
February 13, 2023

Beautiful Winged Ear Cuffs Look Like Jewelry Straight Out of a Fairy Tale

Jewelry can add instant flair to your outfit. While some prefer sleek accessories, others gravitate towards pieces that make a statement. For those that want to embody a fantasy character, Armenia-based designers Tanya and Stephan have created a line of ethereal ear cuffs. Their shop Tanny Bunny features an array of ear accessories, many of which resemble fairy wings. Each of these handcrafted ear cuffs is constructed to be comfortable as well as visually appealing.

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