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DON’T JUST WAKE UP AND THINK ABOUT THE WOMAN YOU WANT TO BECOME, WAKE UP AND BE HER …
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The first poster from the world premiere film "The Falling Leaves". Starring IFFA winner Rhodessa Jones and Hollywood film star Carole Wells.
Carole Wells and Gail Garrison besties on the red carpet
Actress Anna Smith accepting Best Actress Award
Anna Smith and Fabien Martorell interviewing for the Global Fashion Channel on the red carpet
Sanam Shirvani and Reza looking very contented on the red carpet.
Jerry and Marie Day. As Director of Content for Association of Film Commissioners International Jerry interfaced with over 300 film commissions in 40 different countries
Located across the street from The Conrad is The Lot, the location of our after parties. A match made in Heaven!
Tell You Show You is a new television show that is trying to be picked up. Its based on 2 broke girls and Anchor Man. Two starving artist’s Annie and Lizzy take on the struggles of becoming news anchors, as they try to be equal to men and solve everyday problems on the street to bring out women empowerment.
L e t t e r f r o m t h e F o u nd e r Instead of Lights, Camera and Action, we have coffee, fix computer, edit, and PUBLISH! In between all this our Editor-in-Chief, Shelley Pekala and I share the
shape of things to come for You. Choosing the right photos for each article and editing your bio’s (stay modeling please no script writing for this one). And as we work, we can view the changes that will be coming along for each one’s lifestyle. Someone will reach out, parents will be so proud etcetera, excentre! As readers check out Red Silk Carpet Magazine they can dream too! I do.
Outstanding Personal Documentary
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RED Silk Carpet Magazine We are proud to have a dedicated Team to bring you a variety of stories and information within our industry. We look forward to serving you. SANDRA SMITH- DOGHMI Founder and President SHELLEY PEKALA Editorial Director ~ Editor in Chief shelley@redcarpetconciergeofchicago.com
C RY S TA L AT WO O D Assistant Editor in Chief AARON NOBLE Managing Editor LORRELEI NATKE Editor SOPHIA CIN S e n i o r E d i t o r i a l Wr i t e r M I K AY L A P E K A L A Advisory Board EMER GOMEZ Creative Director MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ Vice President Sales & Marketing S A N TA N A C R U Z Marketing Director JOLENE KUNDE RCCI Photo Journalist M E G H A N WA L S H Fashion & Lifestyle Advisor GUTHRIE BONNÉTT ATOC Media Director Celebrity Photographer
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Each month our new connections make Red Silk Carpet swell with pride. From Chicago to Spain and around to 89 different countries and back again to us, gathering more along the way. All lives are the same, they want to share their talent and become successful, and that is what we want also. We cherish the social media and their wonderful friendships and are very grateful for their insight. We, thank Metropolitan Fashion Week in Los Angeles for welcoming us as media. Who knows Paris could be next. We’re working on it! If you are an author, we are looking for storytellers to do continued stories through the year. Please email me at shelley@redcarpetconciergeofchicago.com Chefs are encouraged to send their favorite recipes along with yummy pictures. Their lifestyles are remarkable and have unique beginnings. For starters everyone, send us your favorite picture, we might use you on the cover of Red Silk Carpet!
Red Silk Carpet Editorial Director Editor -in-Chief shelley@redcarpetconciergeofchicag o.com
Shelley Pekala
Meet La Jolla's Official Cause Partner, The Ethical Fashion Initiative of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The EFI connects artisans from the developing world to the international value chain of fashion. In doing so, the Ethical Fashion Initiative harnesses fashion as a vehicle for development. One of the UN's most effective programs!
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"I painted this portrait in recognition that I was born on 31 October, a Halloween baby. I did this piece in 2007. Over the years I've painted her several times with the faces of recognizable female celebrities. What a hoot! I prefer the original face. This is the original Pumpkin Girl" Ed Morales
" Back in 2009 and 2010, I had the pleasure of doing the portraits of Beverly D'Angelo, Jacqueline Bisset, and Susan Hayward. I knew Jacqueline back in the early 70's when I was the Operations Manager for Bullocks Department Store, Sherman Oaks, California. She was one of the many Hollywood actors who shopped regularly at our store. She was very nice and considerate. I had been stationed at RAF Bentwaters, Suffolk, England for 3 years during the late 60's so we had a lot to chat about. We never knew who we would bump into. The portrait I did of her was as she appeared in 1973-1974.
I saw, but never met, Beverly D'Angelo and Susan Hayward. I'm sure they would have been equally nice. My high fashion department store background became a driving force behind my lifelong self-taught quest. Why self-taught, no money honey, a young family to support meant no money for expensive art school. True back in the 70's as it is today. In retrospect, I prefer being self-taught because there are no limits to where my imagination can take me. Art is not Rocket Science so logical limitations have little bearing.�
Ed Morales I believe Ed and I began this friend career together back in 2010 when we presented him with an award for outstanding creativity in the world of art. Since then we have dabbled in chats, history, convictions and family stories. It goes without saying I cherish his valuable time we have spent together. If you have an artist friend treasure them as they paint life!
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Susan Hayward
“A n i t a N i c o l e B r o w n is an aspiring actress who caught the acting bug late. Although cast in many independent films, Brown still considers herself aspiring because she feels that with acting (as with anything in life) one should always look to grow and learn more, and that is what she is doing. Coming late into the field, Brown feels she has been blessed with many life experiences that have prepared her for each and every character she has and will be cast as. She has played the gamut of characters that include an action fighter (Crisis Function and Crisis Function Awakening - still filming), a detective investigating corruption (Wages of Sin: Special Tactics - still filming), a jury member trying not to be swayed by her fellow jurors (12 Angry Women - still filming), a woman who discovers her boyfriend has been cheating on her (Pieces of David) and even a mother pushed to the edge (A Woman And A Gun)! But Brown has yet to accomplish her goal: Showing the world that a Type One Diabetic (T1D) can and will accomplish anything they desire and change the perception of diabetics in this industry. After almost 17 years as a T1D, Brown has overcome so much with her diabetes especially regaining the ability to walk after fighting diabetic nerve damage in her legs and feet almost nine years ago. And now, Brown wears her diabetes each and every day. Literally! She has an insulin pump and for some productions, the thought of having an actress with such a visible device for treatment has been a bit unnerving. But in the past few years, Brown has seen a change in which production companies are writing her character in as a diabetic who is strong and determined OR they allow the pump to be worn and shown without feeling the need to address it because it does not take away from Brown's ability to deliver the character. It is a slow change, but it is one Brown is excited about accomplishing! Look out world, Anita Nicole Brown has much more to show you!" Photos by Rinker Photography
Nina Nephertity Scott
Since Nina embarked on her modeling career, she has walked in over 20 fashion shows, been published in two magazines, and highlighted as May Model of the month in Sapphire’s Spotlight on Talent blog and much more.
Currently, Nina lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she is a Head Start Teacher and a traveling model. Nina is confident that what she brings is needed in this industry and what separates her from the rest. That includes personality, humor, love, attitude, and a walk to be remembered. Her fervent desire to give back has become her life’s purpose. She believes we don’t get to choose who selects us as role models, but we can be a positive influence thus deserving of such a title.
Photo by Ken Lewis of Urban Lenz Chicago photographer H M UA : N i n a Outfit: overalls by Chicago brand called Edward Ark bra by Victoria Secret
Photo by Hank McClellan H M UA : N i n a Outfit by : Z av s Tr e a s ur e C he s t
Photo by Hank McClellan H M UA : N i n a Outf i t by : Z av s Tr e a s ur e C he s t
Photo by Charles Hamilton of CH Photoz H M UA : N i n a Outfit by: Gg Collections by Deborah Render
Photo by Charles Hamilton of CH Photoz H M UA : N i n a Outfit by: Annette Evans of Shear Gold Fashions
IF YOU DON’T KNOW YOUR FUR, KNOW YOUR FURRIER, CHRISTOS! Christos Furs started with a mission to fill a gap in the fur industry and change the world for better. In May of 2005, the fur and leather artist of the world, Christos Taltsidis from Kastoria Greece, opened his business in Westchester Il, and has been expanding ever since. State of the art machinery- sewing, cleaning, embroidering, with talented hands and devoted minds, work together on a daily purpose to satisfy the “life sources” (customers, clients, patrons, consumers) that walk through “Christos Furs” doors. Before open his own shop/salon, Christos worked as a fur and leather artist at various well-known salons over the years. Evans, Maples, Mysels, Dion Furs, Garber Furs, Marshall Fields, are just some of them. Sachs 5th Avenue and Nordstrom Department Stores are only a gist of collaborations with currently existing businesses. His knowledge and artistry comes from the best, in order to create the best. “Christos Furs” takes pride in custom making garments and accessories. Besides fur and leather, we work with shearlings, wool, cashmere, reversibles, and any material durable and wearable. Aside from ready-to-wear garments and accessories on display, you can visit us for any repairs or redesigns. We can also change the size of your coat, the color, even the look, by shearing or grooving the fur. At “Christos Furs”, we can clean and glaze your garments before we store them. We can monogram your initials or embroider your favorite picture or phrase on literally any material. Come in for an appraisal; trade-in your old coat for something new; sell it on consignment or donate it. Lay-away is available for your new purchase. You can even rent the garment you desire for a special occasion. We have unique items for weddings, showers, parties, or any occasion you wish to mesmerize. Your favorite leathers are important to us, too. Regardless of their age, even if they wrinkled up and lost their shiny color, we will give them the “skin treatment” they need. Color restoration, repairing and leather-panel changing are among our features. Our team also cares about your home and any other room/space of your daily life you wish to decorate and upgrade. Pillows, blankets and throw-ons, rugs, covers and slippers, gadget holders and cases are only a few items of our wide collection. Not only will we custom make what you wish to have, but we will also repair your existing items. “Christos Furs” is a destination for people of every age and background. Come on in and visit with us. Have coffee with us. Let us give you a tour in our own world of artistry and uniqueness. At “Christos Furs”, we create sensation. This is where desire meets creation.
Stylist Stefano Montarone born in Bisceglie in Puglia, after his artistic studies in ceramics, then an academy of fine arts in Rome, he graduated in Stylist for Fashion and Show at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Rome and from then on he dedicated himself to fashion. The continuous research through works done in the theater as a costume designer leads him to the use of alternative materials to the classic embroideries. After several works in 2017, the prestigious PASARELA LARIOS fashion week in Malaga is awarded with the prestigious OSCAR DELLA MODA for young designers and among the various Fashion Weeks. ORGASMIC FLOW is the latest collection inspired by the flow of life, resins that wrap the fabric outlining the female body, allowing the female being to shine through with elegance and refinement.
Photographer Viola Graziosi
Fall into Fall....
October is a special month for me, it is the start of Fall in its truest form. First, it is my Birthday month, I am an Oct. 4th B-day-child! I always love Autumn and the colors! Maybe it is my red hair? ;) The weather is cooling down, so we can pull out our sweaters and warmer clothing, accessories, & fall colors of makeup! A new Season brings a new change in weather and on YOU~ go with it!! Fall into Fall... OCTOBER FACIAL TIME LIKE A CAR HAS TO BE DETAILED WELL SO DO YOU!!! XOXOXO
Photographer: Peter Baratti Makeup: Alexis Vogel Hair Stylist: Michelle Vanderhule Colorist: Heidi Lights NYDJ Bloomies: Gold Lemme Silk Sweater Watch Breitling NYC Cartier Love Bangle Bracelet
My Celebrity tips will keep you looking fabulous in all seasons! Moisturize your skin not just your body, but do not forget your FACE!! Under eye cream is a must~ after the heat of summer our skin can become very dehydrated. Stay on top of your face- it is preventive medicine to your fountain of youth!! Body cream - Bliss Naked Body Butter Maximum Moisture Cream - 6.7 oz tube best around! Shea butter so good for feet too!! Under eye cream best there is- LancĂ´me Progress' swear by this! LancĂ´me Progress Eye Cream, 0.5 Fl. Oz. - Ml I have been using this for 20 years! Price has hardly changed like $5 LOL Exfoliate while you clean your skin all in one this is the best use it daily for true healthy seamless skin:
Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser (6.7 FL Oz) And Improved Formula I cannot live without this!! I did twice a day before I shot my cover shooting. It Works follow up with the PCA Skin Collagen at night this within a week will change your skin where people will say, WHAT DID YOU DO? The huge secret here ok!! This is the best face cream I have ever used with great pricing!! All REAL Collagen ladies OMGosh, this is to die for or live for!!!! PCA SKIN Collagen Hydrator Facial Cream, 1.7 fl. oz If this was $100 I would still buy it and it is only $44 will change your skin to the most luscious youthful dewy appearance!! The BEST kept secret~ Shuuuuuuuuu
BEAUTY TIPS FOR FALL Fall is a gorgeous time of year and we need to use the colors of Fall to enhance our natural beauty. It is easy because it is mostly all colors of nature as the leaves start to turn Golden yellow hues, and cranberry, & reds, a lot of taupe's & browns with crispy leaves falling on the ground. So how can we go wrong with the Naturals? You cannot!!! They work for all skin tones! Everybody can wear earth shades and tones. This season is a lot of metallics and glitter, to push a bit of Glam into the Natural looks!! Here are some tricks- I have up my sleeve or magical hands: 1) Foundation is always applied 1st. Use minimal amount for this time of year. We want to enhance glowing healthy skin! Try not to apply with heavy coverage. *Best in my Celeb case is always Armani luminous silk found. 2) Use a bronzer to fill in where the summer tan is fading away. Just apply liquid foundation for a more natural glow. Great one is Urban Decay Beach Bronzer. 3) Then apply a Cream stick in areas you need more coverage. Or using a good concealer can work as well for problem spots.
4) Dust on a good translucent powder all over with a slight bit of shimmer in the powder for more glow!
5) Cheeks use a beautiful cream blush in russet, tawny colors for that dewy look like the J-Lo Glow! M·A·C Crème blend Blush. Use Earth colors everywhere. It is goof proof and the bolder colors come in on the Lips and eye shadows! This seasons colors- Lips-Maybelline New York Color Sensational in Cruel Ruby perfect for all skin tones 100% Gorgeous~ Perfect color for everybody & every occasion day or night. Love Eye Shadows-Alexis Vogel in Runway & Karma Velvet shadows at www.ravishingcosmetics.com 6) Lips are burnished berry tones looks so sensual! See Above Cruel Ruby Maybelline. Always enhance lip shape with a great liner pencil (NYX in Natural) to get that bow pouty without costs & painful injections. Top it off with a great metallic Gloss like_ Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss, Metallic Rose - 0.16 oz tube purrfect !! This all works for daytime into night!! 7) For more dramatic night time looks just smoke the eye shadow out and add some Demi Wispies Lashes by Ardell mascara and you have arrived!! Ardell FauxMink Wispies Lashes, Demi Wispies BEST always in my Kits!!! You have now fallen into Fall!!!!! Stay Bold Boss Babes!! Love, Alexis <3
Model Rissa,(L) Donna Summer Inspired Photog Christopher M.Gallo M U A l e x i s Vo g e l Wig Hair- His and Her Hair Goods Co.LA
Model Gigi(R) to show more natural tones, healthy skin and the Va s e l i n e d e w y g l o w l o o k and a slight berry lip with gloss overtop!!! Photographer Richie Knapp M U - A l e x i s Vo g e l Hair by Michelle Va n d e r h u l e
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Fun Halloween Ideas "Going Retro â&#x20AC;&#x153;For most of us we are too busy getting the kids ready for their Halloween along with the rest of daily things to be done. Work, cook dinner, and well LIFE itself !! If you need a costume last minute and do not want to spend money on all the outfits, makeup & hair which I would personally save towards your wedding or anniversary or kids college funds. Be resourceful and get Retro. Ideas- pick your favorite decade high school days or your parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite decade and become a character of that era!! Say it was the 80's for you: Go in your closet & pull your wardrobe so easy, we all have leftover cool belts, shoes, outfits sexy dresses most of us do keep a few old favorites, right? For nostalgic reasons or your Keepsakes ha!! You can so easily do this and put it together. It is so much fun. Why else did you keep those vintage pieces or oldies but goodies around? This is your rainy day!! :))))) Hot Boots whatever,,,,,, You can do this!! Now the MAKEUP & HAIR TO GO>>>>Halloween Wild!! Most of this makeup you will already have if not, pick up a few inexpensive drug store pieces. Best pigmented products would be NYX & Wet 'N Wild...MUthis is so much fun and out of your ordinary daily routine.
Google 80 images and see the looks very shimmery, lots of Gloss shimmers, glitters and even some Vaseline, that gives your cheekbones that super Disco Babe Look & style over your Blush! Then swipe some shimmer like an icy pearl color over that and dance the night away!! Huge LONG RuPaul size Lashes (lol this might be your only cost) or Donna Summers style liquid eyeliner! Black and waterproof and you are out the door!!! Fun and post your own Before & After pics of your sexy self on your Social Media pages. You will love all the comments & likes you get!!! Hair Styles were so great BIGGER than life hair! We teased and backcombed to high heck!!! Toss in some Rollers with hairspray as you roll each section~ Then take it out and tease and spray use good ole Aqua Net Super Hold works the best!! Head Bands were the fashion too! Or great wigs. Afro's are so fun too even in great colors like blue's or purples it was all wild and colorful Bigger was better. My motto - Alexis says, "there is No mistake in Art!!" Happy Trick or Treating.
Alexis Vogel Celebrity Makeup Artist Mobil 310 919 6026 Email a l e x i s m a k e u p @ a o l . c o m www.alexisvogelmua.com
LD Entertainment, Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions will release BEN IS BACK in theaters December 7, 2018
Written and Directed by Peter Hedges Starring Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges, Courtney B. Vance and Kathryn Newton
Download Film Assets: http://roadsideattraction s p u b l i c i t y. c o m / f i l m o g r a p hy/ben-is-back/ For More Info: Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram #BenIsBack
19 year-old Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly (Julia Roberts), is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. Ben is Back also stars Courtney B. Vance (The People V. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) and Kathryn Newton (Lady Bird).
HOLMES & WATSON Comedy December 21, 2018 The Step Brothers are reunited – this time playing the world’s greatest consulting detective and his loyal biographer – as Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as Holmes & Watson. • •
Written and Directed by: Etan Cohen
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Produced by: Will Ferrell Adam McKay Jimmy Miller Clayton Townsend
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Executive Producers: Chris Henchy Jessica Elbaum M. Riley
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Cast: Will Ferrell John C. Reilly Rebecca Hall Rob Brydon Kelly Macdonald Ralph Fiennes
Holmes and Watson Las Vegas, NV Jason Mitchell, Will Ferrell and Trevor Jackson at Sony Pictures Entertainment CinemaCon Presentation at The Colosseum at Caesarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palace.
Genre: Drama Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Ciaran Hinds, Christopher Abbott, Patrick Fugit, Lukas Haas Director: Damien Chazelle Screenplay by: Josh Singer Based on the Book by: James R. Hansen Produced by: Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Isaac Klausner, Damien Chazelle Executive Producers: Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims, Josh Singer On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for Universal Pictures’ First Man, the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. A visceral and intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost—on Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself—of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Written by Academy Award® winner Josh Singer (Spotlight, The Post), the epic drama of leading under the pressure of grace and tragedy is produced by Wyck Godfrey & Marty Bowen (The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars) through their Temple Hill Entertainment banner, alongside Isaac Klausner (Love, Simon) and Chazelle. Steven Spielberg, Adam Merims and Singer executive produce, while DreamWorks Pictures co-finances the film. www.firstman.com
STXfilms, a division of Robert Simondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
STX Entertainment, partners with Lantern Entertainment to present The Upside, director Neil Burger's heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston). The film also stars Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies and Aja Naomi King. Inspired by a true story, The Upside is written by Jon Hartmere, based on the 2011 hit French film The Intouchables. The Upside is an Escape Artists production. Producers are Jason Blumenthal, Todd Black and Steve Tisch. In Theaters from STXfilms January 11, 2019
An American epic that blows the lid off what true power looks like.
Annapurna Pictures presents the first official trailer for VICE. Written and Directed by Adam McKay, VICE stars Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, and Sam Rockwell.
VIC E In Theaters Everywhere Christmas Day VICE explores the epic story about how a bureaucratic Washington insider quietly became the most powerful man in the world as Vice-President to George W. Bush, reshaping the country and the globe in ways that we still feel today. Director: Adam McKay Writer: Adam McKay Production Companies: Annapurna Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions and Plan B. Producers: Megan Ellison, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Kevin Messick Cast: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell, Jesse Plemons, Alison Pill, Lily Rabe, Tyler Perry, Justin Kirk, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Shea Whigham and Eddie Marsan. Genre: Comedy / Drama
Model Donavon Markeith Photographer Sarah Demuth
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