Two unconventional Boston designers came together to break boundaries, standards and a rumored feud during their fashion show at the fun, laid back Flat Top Johnny’s in Kendall Square. The atmosphere was playful as models wearing Dawnamatrix Designs’ sleek latex body suits and Ashley...
The “Calm” Before th...
posted by Katlyn O'Hara
First day of tour, Mansfield, MA, “the calm before the storm.” The weather can’t decide whether it wants to be rainy or sunny, still this does not hurt anyone’s spirit. The first drop of bass pierces through the grounds… Sound check. This year IDentity Festival at...
Cleons’ Destru...
posted by Alexandra Legend Siegel
Designer Cleons held his first New York Fashion show two weeks ago, revealing his line of edgy, batman-inspired line that was both revealing and daring. The show began with a lackluster dance performance but was followed by Cleon’s innovative and eye-catching designs. Although his...
Dizolver Studios
posted by Brandon Topp
Nearly two weeks back, I wrote a small descriptive blurb for the Facebook page for a new artistic project that exists under the name Dizolver Studios. The blurb reads as follows: Dizolver Studios offers professional grade imagery to all those in need. Vibrant and original works from the...
LTM’s Summer Color Block Editorial
posted by Alexandra Legend Siegel
“Color-Blocking”: Putting together solid, contrasting colors to create a vibrant, artistic effect. This spring and summer’s popular trend on and off the runway. Let’s Talk Magazine spotlights this fashion statement: Special Thanks to Ball and Buck, and Jean-Pierre & Co. Salon for letting us use their spaces and for their support! Ball and Buck, 144b Newbury St. Boston, MA http://shop.ballandbuck.com/ Jean-Pierre & Co., 116 Newbury Street Boston, MA http://www.jeanpierresalon.com/ John Fluevog Shoes, 302 Newbury Street,...
Wayne Strattman’s en...
posted by Kara Lawton
If your summer plans include visiting Boston’s Museum of Science or the city’s Museum of Fine Arts Contemporary Collection, your to-do list just got longer thanks to “Self: Illuminated,” Wayne Strattman’s kinetic plasma sculpture exhibit that opens this weekend at the Charles River...
Catwalk for BMC Canc...
posted by Alexandra Legend Siegel
The glamorous State Room, which overlooks the picturesque cityscape of Boston, was brimming with grinning faces last Thursday. Once again the kind-hearted visionary Bryan Finocchio brought together prominent and caring people who appreciate fashion and want to help combat cancer. Last fall...
Beacon Hill Art Walk...
posted by Brandon Topp
The annual Beacon Hill Art Walk livened up the grey city of Boston this past Saturday. The event brought local artists and musicians to the steep streets of Beacon Hill. As a whole, it was a tunneled collage of local talent with creators standing by their creations, offering an intimate...
Double Vision
posted by Melissa Robin
How did this happen? We were once in love and everything was beautiful. You kissed my cheeks in the sun and I held you close in the moonlight. Our souls became bound and nothing could temper our hearts. But all of that is lost, now and though our memories have since faded with the light of...
Mount Ida’s Pu...
posted by Alexandra Legend Siegel
The Mount Ida Pulse Fashion Show featured the work of the university’s talented fashion students from bright-eyed freshmen to experienced seniors. There were some intriguing collections such as a menswear collection with a feminine edge by Florence Duah. The two graduating seniors...
Designer Bless Fights to Do Good With His Army of ...
posted by Alexandra Legend Siegel
Designer Bless Mazarura, founder of Bless by Bless Couture, is devoted to creating meaningful fashion with a positive impact through his philanthropic fashion movement and new line titled “Army of Love.” “The army, they fight in a physical war, I’m trying to have a war and it’s for love,” said Bless. “The army is the best example of a group of people who come and fight for one mission and they don’t question it, they unify for one reason. And that’s when I said to myself, I’m going to put some military influence in my collection because we have an army of love.” Bless’ designs are embellished with golden buttons and...
Darkness
posted by Melissa Robin
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before. “ - Edgar Allan Poe website / facebook Please click here to follow Melissa’s 366 Self-portrait project. Melissa will be showcasing and selling...
Paint Split
posted by Melissa Robin
We held our breath until the paint spilled over our skin. The color lost so long ago. website /...
10+1 Non-Boring Twee...
posted by Kara Lawton
Guess what? You can earn $120M in 12 minutes. Just ask Sotheby’s who did it last night by selling one of four versions of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.” Even after the elite auction house’s $12.9M commission, the Norwegian seller will have plenty left to spend. Previous owner...
Exhale
posted by Melissa Robin
Outer Space. It happened so suddenly. Darkness overpowered you, captured you in her miserable embrace. You were unaware she still lurked in shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to start her silent invasion. She schemed with the winds of despair, blew them your way, hoping you would...
Jumping For Joy
posted by Melissa Robin
Jump For Joy As long as the Earth can make a spring every year, I can. As long as the Earth can flower and produce nurturing fruit, I can, because I’m the Earth. I won’t give up until the Earth gives up. - Alice...
Wild Gazebo Reverts ...
posted by Brandon Topp
“We wanted to find a landscape completely alien to most viewers. We tried to take the audience somewhere they’ve never been before.” Benjamin Askinas, a film student at Emerson College, helped make this shared vision a reality. Askinas, his co-director John Curtis and director of...
RAW ACTIVATE! Dont m...
posted by Desmond Wong
Hey there all you LTM fans! We’ve got great news for everyone thats been looking forward to another RAW showcase. This thursday, February 9th, RAW: Boston will be hosting RAW ACTIVATE, its biggest and best artist showcase in Boston yet. The event will take place at The Estate and span...
Visual Stimulation: ...
posted by Melissa Robin
33/366 Self Portrait. Are you really sure that a floor can’t also be a ceiling? M. C. Escher
Megan Granger: The N...
posted by Stephanie Ciriello
The world of multimedia is like a hay stack, and any aspiring artist, musician, fashion designer, videographer, is the needle. The search through the vast sea of high profile musicians, popular art pieces, and TMZ programs for this little tiny needle seems nearly impossible and useless. We...
Decay
posted by Melissa Robin
If you open your eyes, you will find light in the darkest of places. Even when everything has withered away you can find a beautiful composition. When the tornado comes and your life collapses, stand...
RAWards
posted by Desmond Wong
I hope all of you RAW fans our there are ready! The National RAWards are going down on January 12th, in Hollywood at the Chinese Theatre. The National Indie artists award showcase will feature the top artists, photographers, designers, make up artists, musicians and other amazing talents in...
Jessika Bechtel: Dre...
posted by Matthew Schindler
For many people, art represents the missing link between the subconscious and the conscious mind. It can invoke many different feelings ranging from emotional to metaphorical feelings of wonder and imagination. Art allows one to access their inner most feelings and thoughts, bringing...
Andrew Hlynsky: Musi...
posted by Matthew Schindler
Music has always been, and will always be the purest and most universally relatable form of entertainment among all cultures, peoples and nations. Since the dawn of man, the composition of music has transformed from simple drums made from animal hide and wood, to the most complex mixing...
Wayne Kleppe: Contro...
posted by Matthew Schindler
“duceris ut nervis alienis mobile lignum” (82) – Horace, Satire VII per·so·na (pɜːˈsəʊnə) 1. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) (often plural) a character in a play, novel, etc. 2. an assumed identity or character 3. (Psychology) (in Jungian psychology) the...
Hope Glastris
posted by Matthew Schindler
“I desire the things that will destroy me in the end.” – Sylvia Plath (cool quote that can be watermarked on the page or something?) Needless to say, the featured artist of this issue is not afraid to let her thoughts flow from her mind and smooth across paper in various grays and Mars...



















