Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
Style
July 11, 2016

Men Are Creatively Weaving Their Hair to Transform Man Buns Into “Man Braids”

Man buns have long dominated as a popular hair trend for guys, but this style is now evolving into something with a little more finesse. Known as a man braid, these intricate hairdos feature long locks that are layered and twisted into fashionable designs that span the top of men’s heads and down their backs. Like any hair style, the way a guy wears his braids is all based on personal taste.

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Art
June 30, 2016

21 Creative Disney Tattoos Inspired By Iconic Childhood Films

A love of Disney can last well beyond childhood, and for many, it’s a lifelong adoration that only grows fonder with age. Some people celebrate their devotion to these charming films with costumes, artwork, or even nuptials at the happiest place on Earth. Others prefer an ever-present reminder of the inspiring, magical stories with beautiful body art.

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Inspiring
June 29, 2016

Incredibly Fit 50-Year-Old Woman Looks Decades Younger with Years of Dedicated Exercise

Many people are searching for ways to preserve their appearance and turn back the clock on aging. One woman has seemed to uncover the secret, and for her, it’s many years of dedicated exercise. At 50 years old, Ye Wen looks decades younger—more like someone in their 20s. Boasting a seemingly flawless complexion with wrinkle-free skin, the Xinyang City, China-based athlete is proud of her physical strength and youthful physique.

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Inspiring
June 15, 2016

Unlikely Love Between a White Tiger and Lion Has Remained Strong for Over 10 Years

It’s said that opposites attract, and for Cameron the lion and Zabu the white tiger, this timeless adage rings true. The unlikely pair first met in the early 2000s while residing at a roadside zoo in New England—an unfortunate place for the two creatures—but they were both rescued in 2004 and subsequently relocated to the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida where they're known as the “resident odd couple.

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