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This Sliding Bar can be switched on or off in theme options, and can take any widget you throw at it or even fill it with your custom HTML Code. Its perfect for grabbing the attention of your viewers. Choose between 1, 2, 3 or 4 columns, set the background color, widget divider color, activate transparency, a top border or fully disable it on desktop and mobile.

Monthly Archives: February 2015

The Year Feminism Won the Oscars

In case you don’t have a Twitter account or access to the Internet, today (or tonight if you’re on Pacific Standard time) The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood hosted theĀ 87th Academy Awards. Amid a flood of speculative tweets and grainy post-speech YouTube videos, something else stood out in the social commentary this year: Feminism.

Apparently, 2015 is […]

By |February 23rd, 2015|Feature Post|0 Comments

Jupiter Ascending: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

 

*CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS*

 

Recently, I was lucky enough to score a free pass with Lauren Stardust to a media screening of the highly anticipated new release from the Wachowski’s, Jupiter Ascending. The trailer promised a rich and evocative storyworld, with beautifully framed action sequences and a stunning array of special effects. In many ways, it could […]

By |February 19th, 2015|Review|0 Comments

The Maven Gets Her Nails Did

The moment I was waiting for all week finally arrived yesterday. My appointment at I Scream Nails. An appointment with fabulous.

I Scream Nails is a small nail art studio in Collingwood (they are also located in Sydney) specialising in custom nail designs and embellishments, often of the geeky-chic persuasion (be still, my heart). I stumbled […]

By |February 15th, 2015|Feature Post|0 Comments

That Retro Feeling

So, ever since I posted that article about the new NECA Alien Series 4 Jonesy figurine, I’ve been reminiscing about sci-fi of old. Believe it or not guys, the 70s is old now. Hell, 1995 was twenty years ago. I’ve been thinking a lot about how people always say “it’s scary how…” in reference to […]

By |February 11th, 2015|Feature Post|0 Comments

The Maven Speaks at PAXAUS

Like my Geek Girl Speak post, this one’s a little late, but I still want to let you know about some of the awesome stuff I got do last year, so I’m posting anyway! It’s worth a humble brag.

This time, I’m writing about the mighty PAXAUS. For those not in the know, PAX is a […]

By |February 8th, 2015|Feature Post, Maven News|0 Comments

NECA Announces Jonesy Action Figure with Bonus Ripley Accessory, the Internet Rejoices

Before I begin, I have to be upfront about the fact that I haven’t yet purchased the glorious Nic Cage fleece blanket from my last Best Buys post. I’m waiting for adequate funds so I can snuggle with Cage guilt-free. I assure you, the order will be placed very soon, and once that bad boy […]

By |February 4th, 2015|Best Buys|0 Comments

Star Trek Boldly Explores New Musical Territories and it’s Magical

Last Saturday night at the Plenary in Melbourne’s Convention Centre, I was one of countless lucky Star Trek fans to experience Abrams vision of the franchise come to life. Always one to rush on new cinematic experiences, I couldn’t resist the lure of this novelty: Star Trek (2009), the film, played live with the Melbourne […]

By |February 2nd, 2015|Feature Post|0 Comments