April/May 2012
WELCOME Thank you for taking the time to read our publication. We have had an amazing first quarter of the year with so much more in store. A Clothes Mind would not have been able to come this far without our faithful supporters. We are truly humbled and grateful for all that you do. To our models and our dedicated staff, we could not have done this without you. You are the motivation for us to do great things and our inspiration to achieve the unthinkable.
This month’s publication will take you through “OUR” exhilarating journey of Who’s that Girl? with the beautiful Arlene Sara and check out our interview with the amazing and talented artist, Tre’ Azure in the A Diva’s Reel series for women empowerment. February was a success with our Prom Dress Give-away and more contest are in store for the 2012 year. Stay tuned for a special edition in the month of may in honor of Mother’s Day.
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Thanks Again,
Anna & Desi
Arlene Sara Model Arlene Sara is a professional model and actress from West Los Angeles, California. Her exotic looks were given to her by her Americanborn father from North Dakota and her mother, born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Growing up with a mixed heritage was not easy, but she found her voice and motivation through the everyday struggles we face. Arlene began acting in student films and taking theater classes in early 2010 while at Santa Monica College. Her passion for both the entertainment and fashion industries grew quickly. She began modeling in Summer 2011 and has been strongly pursuing it since. Arlene specializes in runway and high-fashion modeling, but is always open to new ideas or collaborations that would showcase her many talents. She is currently represented by Willow Model Management, but looks forward to many new possibilities! You can find Arlene Sara on her website @ www.arlenesara.com
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Tre’ Azure Singer/Song Writer/ Actress ACM: Being that you’re not originally from California, tell us where you’re from and what brought you here? Tre’ Azure: I had come to a point in Chicago where I needed more (exposure & opportunity) I was going to move either to NY or L.A. So I like to think both the weather and the chance for opportunity in entertainment is what brought me to Cali! ACM: When did you first start singing? Tre’ Azure: I had my first performance at the age of 7.
ACM: What did your family do to encourage you? Tre’ Azure: My family encouraged me (mostly my
Tre’ Azure: Well my Father, when serving in the military was apart of a quartet who received a recording contract in the late 60s with James Brown’s Label. Unfortunately 2 of the members were had a few years left to serve and didn’t take the risk of leaving to pursue music. So my Father many times lives vicariously thru me. My Mother also has a singing voice but did not pursue it much so she gives that badge to my Father willingly lol.
ACM: Who are your musical inspirations? Tre’ Azure: My number one influence for years has been Patti Labelle as I have always looked up to her as an artist and a person/mother/wife. I am also creatively influenced by the likes of great song writers like Diane Warren, Robert Kelly, Tank and Marsha Ambrosius
ACM: Tell us about some of your accomplishments? Tre’ Azure: My biggest most recent accomplishment was being nominated for a Grammy in 2011 for best Live Soul Performance: “Struggling” by my band Stone Mecca. And in 2012, I made my Los Angeles Theater Debut as Doris the Church Lady in the Color Purple Directed by NAACP award winner Michael Matthews. We have received rave reviews thus far and the original writers/composers/screenwriters of the musical, (Stephen Bray, Allee Willis and Marsha Norman) have all come to see our production and given us there blessing as well as many high praises. I’m very proud to be one of the newest additions to Celebration Theatre’s Family!
ACM: Who would you most like to open for? Tre’ Azure: I think artist that would be good for me to tour with and/or open up for would be TWEET, FAITH EVANS, MISSY ELLIOT, KALENA (DIRTY MONEY). Out of that list my top pick would be to open up for Missy… and that was hard to choose.
ACM: Aside from singing, what are your additional talents? Tre’ Azure: Well I am honing my acting craft. I also have a script that I’m working on and you may be hearing about a pilot soon. I would also like to take a stab at Hosting and Interviewing as I have dabbled in that as well.
ACM: What do you think about when you’re performing? Tre’ Azure: I think about making an impact on my audience. Today with Music being so saturated, many artist are so consumed with getting hits on the YouTube Channel, Selling tickets to their next show, bombarding folks on Twitter to make them buy their music on iTunes.. I just feel like the time on stage is Golden and I like to make sure I take the time to
itouch/relate to someone in a real way. No matter the subject matter of your music, someone out there can relate if not most of them so my job is to reach those every time…. And leave a lasting impression that there are still artist that care about the MUSIC and the impact MUSIC is supposed to make. I MUST EVOKE FEELINGS!
ACM: Do you have anything you are working on or currently doing at this time? Tre’ Azure: The Color Purple is running Thurs- Saturday (8pm) and Sunday (3pm) from now until the end of May. Go to www.celebrationtheatre.com to purchase tix.
ACM: What can we expect for you in the future and where can we find you on the web? Tre’ Azure: I am working on the new mix tape and very close to finishing the pilot for my webisode “Dream Chasers” (working title). It’s about the journey of a group of recording artists as they maneuver their way around this crazy music industry looking for success, love and music at the same time. Stay Tuned at www.Tre-Azure.net for the most recent updates
Check out A Clothes Mind in the Project Inspiration Segment of Skorch Magazine for April 2012 Pages 15-21
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