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CONTENTS/MASTHEAD
NIK STEWART 3. TrendS Feminist
4. Beauty
Face it / Second Skin
5. Spotlight
Style Snoops featuring Zendaya
6. Fashion
Groovy Groupie Girls
10. Bombshell
Transparently Speaking
14. Health
Refresh & Renew
15. Icon
Sade Adu
style director GLAMO fashion editor EBONY ALLISON beauty editor CATAANDA J lifestyle editor TANYKA RENEE copy editor TAYLOR STABLER fashion assistant ALIVIA ROYAL
Glamo Style Director Bombshell By Bleu As the transition in the season is upon us, much can be said about Bombshell by Bleu and our new direction. I am elated to return to the Bleu Magazine brand; this time however at the capacity of Style Director for Bombshell by Bleu. Our new approach to beauty, fitness, and fashion will be aspirational, fresh, inspirational, and infused with plenty of take away tips for our readers. I would like our readers to be impacted by our interpretation of the latest trends in beauty, fitness, and fashion that are applicable to them and their lifestyle so much so that they make these trends their very own. In our Spring/Summer 2015 issues readers can expect to embark on the journey of shedding the layers of “old man winter� and enter into what we are calling a Bombshell detox and revitalization, all in preparation for the reemergence of the refreshed Bombshell that we have equipped her to be. For Spring is the time that new things come to life and begin to blossom in all their fullness. I have been diligently working with our editors to turn up the heat a little within our pages and in our viral content and outreach as Mother Nature turns the heat up outdoors. With that being said, I invite you to be a bit more vocal and a bit more interactive with myself and our editors, keeping us abreast on all the trends that you would like to know more about for Spring/Summer 2015. As we are here for you, your wellness, your beauty, and of course your fashion evolution. Ultimately my dear you possess the power to not only be Bleu but be a Bombshell by Bleu!!! Fabulously Yours, Glamo Style Director Bombshell By Bleu Magazine
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TRENDS
FEMINIST.
You go girl! The feminist trend is all about being “one-hell-of-a-woman”. Whether you are showing a little skin and embracing all things sultry or sporting structured lines like a suit that shows someone “who’s boss”; you are a woman. We’re coming through swinging handbags and walking with enough brawn to out brawl our brazen beaus. We are women, hear us roar!
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7. 2. Kenneth Jay Lane Ring $53.00 6pm.com
3. 7. Sophia Webster Katy PVC & Leather sock boots $376.00 matchesfashion.com
6. 3. Cara X DKNY t-shirt $67.00 stylebop.com
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4. Maison martin margiela jumpsuit $734.00 Barneys.com
5. 5. LucLuc Striped Long Sleeve Blazer with pockets $30.00 LucLuc.com
6. Emilio Pucci-Jersey Linen Shantung Pants $1,100 stylebop.com
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SPOTLIGHT
Style Snoops FEATURING
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If you could pick one designer to dress you for the rest of your life, who would it be? “I couldn’t possibly pick one designer because part of the fun in fashion is the diversity and being able to explore the different takes on fashion. Choosing just one designer would take all the fun out of it.” What is your favorite must have makeup product of all time...like if it’s not in your bag, you make a U-turn to go back and get it? “Anything dealing with my eyebrows i.e. eyebrow pencil.” The red carpet dress that was so good you wish you could wear it twice? ”I think one of the most fun looks would be Emprorio Armani. I wore a jumpsuit and hat to the Teen Vogue young Hollywood event.” What’s your skin care regimen? “I wash my face with XOut and moisturize because it’s also very important.” When being cute and comfy, what is your “one” go-to clothing item? “Sweat Pants…I live in sweatpants!”
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E I P U O R G Y V O O R G GIRLS.
photograher BRIAN LUVAR wadrobe stylist GLAMO FOR GLAMORE DELUXE COMPANY stylist assistant EBONY ALLISON make up SANDRADENE FEARON hair stylist CATANNDA J
Alex (left) top COLOR BLOCK vest HAUTE HIPPIE skirt SEE U SOON belt AMI CLUBWEAR shoes LITTLE MISTRESS earrings LARUICCI ba AMI Mio (right) top CICIHOT necklace LARUICCI vest MICHAELA USA pants DARLING shoes SHOE REPUBLIC LA
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Alex (left): dress A. MOSS jacket 64 SIXTY FIVE shoes YOKI earrings CHICPUNKS bracelet AMI Mio (right): blouse & denim jacket KUT duster MICHAELA USA skirt HAUTE HIPPIE boots DESIGUAL bracelet & necklace CHIC PUNKS
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G left photo: jumper FOREVER UNIQUE LONDON vest HAUTE HIPPIE hat BAILEY shoes DUNE LONDON bracelet LARUICCI
Alex (left) dress MIKEY AND JENNY jacket HAUTE HIPPIE socks HAPPY SOCKS shoes DR. MARTENS glasses CUTTER AND GROSS OF LONDON earrings CIRCA 63 Mio (right) top MICHAELA USA jackets DARLING jeans DITTO shoes SHOE REPUBLIC LA necklace CHIC PUNKS
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GIRLS.
Alex (left): vest HAUTE HIPPIE pants RELIGION shoes DR. MARTENS jewelry CHIC PUNKS Mio (right): top MICHAELA USA blazer HAUTE HIPPIE skirt HARRIS THEOPHANOUS shoes GLAZE bracelet & ring LARUICCI necklace LARUICCI earrings AMI bag AMI CLUBWEAR
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Transparently Speaking.
top GIRLS ON FILM shorts JOSE DURANT bracelet LARUICCI/CIRCA SIXTY THREE necklace LARUICCI earrings AMI shoes STEVE MADDEN bag BLACK’D
This Spring you’re “Oh So Super Sexy”. You’re sharp and powerful owning each stride in strong lines that accentuate all things feminine. Awakening senses of simplicity stepping out of the dreary winter and into Spring with clean and subdued beauty highlights. Alluring spectators with glimpses of nudity tastefully done with the adornment of luxurious lucent pieces that show just enough. Show a little bit of skin, and suggestively let people into the Spring Sprung sexy you. writer ALIVIA ROYAL
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photographer LENOX FONTAINE art direction SARAH HEIN fashion editor EBONY ALLISON wardrobe stylist GLAMO FOR GLAMORE DELUXE COMPANY stylist Assistant NICOLE WILLIAMS hair Troy STYLEZ make Up CATAANDA J
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blouse HAUTE HIPPIE skirt FOREVER UNIQUE LONDON bracelet AMI earrings PASCALE MONVOISIN
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blouse & trousers HAUTE HIPPIE necklace WOUTERS AND HENDRIX earrings PASCALE MONVOISIN shoes MARSKIN RYYPY bracelets WOUTERS AND HENDRIX/CIRCA 63
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top A.MOSS skirt DANI NICHOLE duster HAUTE HIPPIE earrings AMI necklace WOUTERS AND HENDRIX shoes IGGY AZALEA FOR STEVE MADDEN
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HEALTH
Refresh&Renew Meditation is a wonderful practice that can help your mind reach a state of peace. Mastering the technique can be tricky but these 4 Tips can help! Wake up and get your mind right!
Its best to meditate in the morning when your mind is free from distraction. Check out these different types of meditations!
Gratitude Meditation
During this meditation it’s important to focus on things you are thankful for.
Reflective Meditation
Pick a theme and reflect on it. Who am I? What is the purpose of my life?
Visualization Meditation
During this technique you visualize and consciously cultivate what you want
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Remember, your brain is not used to meditation and your thoughts may wander. When you notice this don’t give it…KEEP TRYING. Start of 2-3 minutes and work your way to 20 minutes per day. As you practice everyday your mind will become more in control.
BOMBSHELL’S D E TOX WA T E R INGREDIENTS 1 pitcher of spring water fresh mint cucumbers peeled grapefruits cranberries blueberries sliced lemons rasberries
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DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients in the pitcher of spring water. Allow to sit for 1-2 hours. Drink throughout the day.
SHED WINTER and j u m p i n to s p r i n g words TANYKA RENEE
ICON
Sade Adu
words TAYLOR STABBLER
Icon (ī′kŏn′) noun: an important and enduring symbol; something to be emulated Studying fashion at Saint Martins School of Art in London in the seventies, she had no idea she would go on to become one of the top selling female British artists of all time. Today, her vocal stylings are internationally renowned to be of raw sensual elegance while her words reveal an ancient wisdom of love. For over thirty years, Sade Adu has been captivated audiences across the globe with her artistry. Sade’s global recognition as an illustrious talent has manifested in 50 million albums sold worldwide, three Grammy wins, six nominations for the Brit Awards’ Best British Female and an honor bestowed by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace in
2002 which she dedicated to “all black women in England.” In the last twenty-three years, Sade has produced three studio albums with her patient partisans enduring a ten year gap between releases. The seemingly relaxed timeline on which she collaborates and produces her music emerges from an understanding of a healthy work-life balance, another kind of wisdom, “You can only grow as an artist as long as you allow yourself the time to grow as a person,” imparts Sade. Despite the gradual release of her records, Sade continues to gratify her fans and to bewitch new followers with her constantly evolving sound, integrity, and authenticity.
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