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GREETINGS COUTURE LIFESTYLE READERS, Happy April to You! Spring is has arrived and with it several important issues.

Houston’s Mayoral race is heating up. In this issue and in subsequent issues we will take a moment to present the mayoral candidates to you. This month’s featured candidate is Sylvester Turner, he has a long political history that we will review. Our contributing writers will share some valuable information with you on health, wellness, relationships, and self esteem. As always the Couture Team is working on newsworthy events for your enjoyment and indulgence! Coming in April, the opening of the BB Sexy Couture Style Gallery, and in May the All White Party and Fashion show.

We will continue to share information on healthy living, lifestyle and pop culture. There are so many facets to living a couture lifestyle; of course fashion is at the forefront of that lifestyle, but finances, real estate, the arts, healthcare, relationships, cultural beliefs, travel, and professional development are essential elements that define your lifestyle.

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CONTENTS

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WHO IS HOUSTON’S NEXT MAYOR?

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WEAR YOUR SEXY PANTIES!

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COUTURE EVENTS WINE TASTING WITH IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY IN HOUSTON.

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ART IMITATING LIFE OR LIFE IMITATING ART

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STYLIST OF J-MAC

THE COUTURE TEAM Tammy Thompson Creative Director

Bruce Bell

Each month we strive to bring you something new.

Continue striving for your best and join us as we continue to grow and strive for ours.

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WHO IS HOUSTON’s NEXT MAYOR? In Houston’s City Hall the political chatter is dominated by talk of the mayoral election.

Mayor Annise Parker is in her third and final two-year term. Leaving the seat open and the electoral intrigue high for the next city election cycle.

Jones and University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus strongly believes that of the presumed candidates, Sylvester Turner is the

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frontrunner, thanks to likely support from black voters, who are a large base, and many progressives.

For 25 years, Turner has risen through the ranks of the state House and twice before has looked to parlay that experience into the city’s top job. Turner, who for the past year has openly talked about

his plan to run a third time, made his decision public and held a press conference and his campaign kick-off on March 28th at Minute Maid Ball Park.

State Rep. Sylvester Turner, a Democrat and a Harvard-educated lawyer who was first elected to the House in 1988 and who is vice chair of its

TURNER

HAS PROVIDED GOOD JOBS, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE AND A SECURE FUTURE FOR HIS EMPLOYEES FOR 31 YEARS

appropriations committee; he ran unsuccessfully for Houston mayor in 1991 and 2003.

The Democratic Turner is the early front-runner, as much as there can be a leader at all in a field featuring a dozen potential candidates, nearly all of whom have elected experience.

But few have reached out to the city’s movers and shakers over the past 12 months like Turner. He first made his ambitions public last February and has won over many power players in the Democratic establishment, from Sen. John Whitmire to the lobbyists and donors who can steer endorsements, dollars and ultimately votes.

He also has steadily raised mayoral money through his legislative account for at least six months. That fundraising – occurring while other mayoral candidates were subject to a fundraising blackout period – allowed Turner to enter 2015 with $1 million in the bank.

Recently, the Texas Black Legislative Caucus was held in Austin, and it was the prelude to the upcoming Mayoral campaign kick-off and race. The large number of the attendees were from Houston, and many pledged

their support and the support of their constituents for Turner.

Growing up in Houston’s Acres Homes community, Turner went from sharing one room with eight brothers and sisters to Harvard Law School, founding his own business and then becoming a champion in the Texas Legislature for Houston’s middle class families.

In the Legislature, Turner has worked to stop utility companies from unfairly raising gas and electricity rates and to make health care more affordable for children and families. He has also led the fight to restore billions of dollars in cuts to public schools.

As a small business owner, Turner has provided good jobs, affordable health care and a secure future for his employees for 31 years.

Turner said his priorities as mayor will include a review of the city’s Department of Public Works and implementation of a quick-fix program for potholes; stepping up community policing efforts and improving relationships between HPD and communities of color; and addressing economic inequality through increased support for schools and better aligning community college-based workforce training with actual private sector job needs.

Watch a video message from Turner and learn more about his campaign at: www.SylvesterTurner.com.

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WEAR YOUR Sexy Panties!

We are going to get a little raw in this article so BEWARE and READ at YOUR OWN RISK!

Ladies, we all know there is a possibility that he’s going to mess around! The statistics are staggering when we look at how many men cheat on their wives, and likewise women cheat too, but why women cheat is the subject for another article.

we often lack the energy and drive to be sexy.

Be aware that if you aint fucking him someone else will! Wearing the sexy panties (aka lingerie) is as much for you as it is for him. When you feel sexy you exude sexy and sex becomes much more enjoyable rather than a chore.

Ok here’s a very real scenario: He is a public person, always in the limelight on social media, in real-time social settings and very public with his career. Because he is in the public he is well manicured, keeps his hair cut trimmed nicely, wears nice suits, and looks good most of the time when he is out. It is easier for a guy to look good because age is irrelevant when he is wearing tailored suits.

She is a semi public mother, but dresses homely, doesn’t color the gray that has taken over her head, and is a believer in natural hair and makeup. She better wear her sexy panties! I’m a firm believer in being comfortable in the skin that you are in and that a person should accept you for who you are. However let’s be realistic about the world we live in. A successful and powerful man attracts women like a magnet. It’s something that can not be helped. What you can do is wear your sexy panties!

I once knew a couple that were on the brink of divorce. The husband had several complaints, but one of his biggest complaints was that she didn’t wear any sexy undergarments or lingerie at all. All of her panties were classic white “granny panties”…NOT SEXY. Arouse both of your senses by wearing that sexy thong or other lingerie. Admire yourself in it before you leave the bathroom/or bedroom. Take a moment and see the beauty and sexiness that you have. In fact, lose all of the dated granny panties and frayed bras you have in your drawers and invest in some good quality sexy and fun undergarments. I’m not suggesting you must wear a thong every day, but certainly have some in rotation and some fun cute panties for daily wear. He wants to see you in them! If you find that you are in a rut or routine with your fashion choices take a look at some of the high fashion magazines for a bit of inspiration. Remember, a high profile man should have a woman that looks high profile too.

You may ask what do I mean by that? Married women with kids can get so caught up in the daily routines of marriage and being a mom that we forget “how” to be sexy. More than that

Give both of you a reason to come home. Yes, the ho’s will always be present and situations can happen even under the best of circumstances. Get those sexy panties on!

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COUTURE EVENTS TEXAS WOMENS SOCIETY FOR SUCCESS

on March 21st, the Texas Women’s Society for Success held its first annual kick off event at the lovely Hilton Doubletree Hotel near the Prestigious Galleria Mall. Attendees included award winning Author Roshanda Tate-Billingsly, Award winning Gospel songstress Kim Burrell, and many more prominent Houstonians.

Couture events WINE TASTING WITH IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY IN HOUSTON.

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Art Imitating Life or Life Imitating Art Why We Cant Get Enough of Fox"s hit series Empire and Taraji P. Henson..AKA Cookie

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