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Entrepreneur & former pro athlete explain Life long lessons learned in youth competition

n the past 30 years, obesity has more than doubled in young children and quadrupled in adolescents, potentially leading to a host of chronic diseases later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Conversely, the CDC reports that regular physical activity provides a long list of physical benefits for children, but that’s not all. Daily exercise also promotes mental and emotional well-being that includes self-esteem. “By now, I don’t think anyone is surprised that regular exercise is good for children and inactivity is places them at risk for illnesses later in life, but when you take a moment to consider the data in-depth for children who exercise and play organized sports, the details of a child’s future come to life,” says Danyel Surrency Jones, president of Power To Give and co-founder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz.com), a company specializing in athletic training products to improve performance in baseball, basketball and football. Danyel and her business partner and husband, Darnell Jones, a former professional basketball player who also co-founded Powerhandz, want kids in their community and beyond to benefit from the values learned from youth sports. That’s why they created the Power To Give program, which promotes positive development.

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“We believe in the power of sports to change a kid’s life for the better,” says Darnell, who lists five significant benefits of youth sports. • Cultivates a positive attitude: Sports are demanding. Come game time, a young athlete wouldn’t last long with a negative mindset. “Practice is no cakewalk either,” Darnell says. “As adults, we understand the need to hype ourselves before hitting the gym. The rewarding feeling we get walking out from the gym is similar to what young people feel after a game or tough practice.” • Offers a sense of accomplishment, confidence and self-esteem: As the CDC noted, simply being physically active builds self-esteem. We are physical beings who are not meant to sit in front of a videogame for several consecutive hours. “Again, if you’re a physically active adult, you feel that sense of accomplishment in outdoing your last performance at the gym,” Danyel says. “Kids feel a similar way learning new skills and succeeding in a game, except more so.” • Builds better peer relationships: Kids want to fit in, but it’s not always easy. Organized sports hurdles the high wall of social awkwardness so many children feel. Team sports such as baseball, basketball and football demand participants to work together for a common goal, which is a valuable lesson some adults still haven’t learned while interacting at work.

• More restraint in avoiding risky behavior: Ideally, parents can get their children engaged – in anything that’s productive, really. Bored or disengaged children have a way of getting into trouble. A student is less likely to misbehave in class or break the law if it means getting kicked off the team of a sport they love. • Greater family attachment and frequent interactions with parents: Famous athletes say it all the time, “Thanks Mom. Thanks for driving me to and from practice, and thanks for showing up at the games.” And that doesn’t even count helping a child with actual practice – playing catch, squaring off one-on-one, etc. Danyel Surrency Jones is COO and Co-Founder of Powerhandz Inc., (powerhandz.com), which specializes in performanceenhancing training products for athletes. Danyel is a business leader who led sales and marketing departments for over 17 years, sat on non-forprofit boards and invested in early stage companies. Darnell Jones is an entrepreneur and investor, athlete and sales professional. Before cofounding Powerhandz, he was a team captain and academic all-conference basketball player at Mesa State College before he went on to play for the Utah Eagles of the former Continental Basketball Association. Danyel and Darnell created the Power To Give- Building Character Through Athletics, which help fund athletic programs in financially challenged communities.

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iving in the city of St. Louis is a dream come true for me. I was a poor little girl, with big city dreams and very high hopes. At 10 years old, I came here on vacation with my Aunt Joy and Uncle Tim, and my Cousin Erin and I were having the time of our life in the STL. We loved it. The Cardinals game was beyond fun. The Zoo was mind blowing. OMG the Fudgery at Union Station! The Science Center was more than I could take in to my little brain… I loved it here. I vowed to come back and live here when I was 10. I fell in love with St. Louis on vacation, and living here for the last 11 years has been a dream life.

Sitting at home watching a documentary titled “Living on One Dollar,” and darn it! I’m incredibly sad and depressed - and envious - of the laughter and community of the people living in poverty in Guatemala. I find it heartwarming they band together for survival, and love their neighbors like their own family. The only thing I’ve experienced in St. Louis that has been a disappointment as a transplant is the social poverty. I can’t decide if it’s St. Louis in general, or part of American culture. But I miss the “village” setting in which I grew up. My neighbors knew my parents well, and the influence of my church family and parents of my school friends were an intricate part of the person I’ve become today. That influence seems to be missing today, and I’d love to find more like-minded people.

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SQUARE: CEDRIC COBB Cedric Cobb is a native of St. Louis who invented an incredible men’s accessory which is arguably the Best Men’s Accessory of the 21st Century. The ‘Best Pocket Square Holder’ solves an age old problem of pocket squares and handkerchiefs not staying in place in the chest pocket of a man’s suit, sport coat, tuxedo or vest. Cedric has worked in corporate sales and management for many years. He realizes image and brand are very important to a person’s success. In today’s society, it is vital to pay attention to the detail of your wardrobe. The ‘Best Pocket Square Holder’ has only been on the market for a couple months and the local entrepreneur is on a meteoric rise. His product has gained both local and national attention from Jim’s Formalwear - the largest tuxedo manufacturer in the US – as well as Stallone Formalwear, Mark Anthony, the St. Louis Suit Company, Suits 4 Men and many others across the country. The ‘Best Pocket Square Holder’ will attend casting for ABC’s Shark Tank in the spring of 2015. Celebrities and professional athletes are also rocking the hottest men’s accessory as well, and is currently worn in the pockets of NFL Super Bowl Champion, Roland Williams of the St. Louis Rams, NFL Hall of Famer Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos, and actor and heartthrob Brian White. What was the defining moment of your business? I started a consulting company a few years ago called EDGE Business Solutions where I learned quite a bit about what to do, what not to do, who to trust, and when to take risks. The experience drove me to learn

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BRITTANY NOBLE “DREAM BIG OR GO HOME”

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hen Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson shot and killed 18-year-old Michael Brown on August 9, Brittany Noble-Jones sprang into action. As one of the first reporters in Ferguson, the KMOV journalist became a go-to source for updates, as she tweeted everything she saw and heard hours before almost anyone else.

She was also the first journalist to obtain the very first interview with Mike Brown’s mother, Lesley McSpadden. “She just wanted to find out what happened to her son,” Noble-Jones said. Noble-Jones interviewed residents and potential witnesses as the drama unfolded and emotions ran high. She counts the Michael Brown saga as one her most memorable and life changing stories. Due to her great investigative reporting, The Riverfront Times named her the “Best TV Reporter” in the St. Louis area last year. Noble-Jones also gained national attention when she was the only reporter to report on the case of Terry Robinson, a St. Louis man who alleged police misconduct after he said he was unjustly detained in March 2014. Robinson also secretly recorded officers threatening to plant evidence on him. She says the most rewarding part of her job is the feeling that she has helped someone. Born in St. Louis, Noble-Jones grew up on the south side of the city with her two younger brothers—Jarod, 20, and Jordan, 17. Both of her parents were police officers. Her mother Beverly, who is retired, was the first African-American major for the St. Louis Police Department. Noble-Jones is a proud graduate of Tower Grove Christian School. After she graduated from high school, it was important to her that she attend a historically black college, so she chose Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi where she received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Interestingly, Alcorn is the oldest public historically black land-grant institution in the U.S. As a sophomore at Alcorn State, Noble-Jones became more focused on a building a career in television. Even though she realized that journalism is a tough industry to get in to, Noble-Jones was determined to accomplish her goal of becoming a broadcast journalist by working hard and returning home to St. Louis. Her first job in television was behind the scenes as an associate producer operating the cameras at KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas while completing her Master degree in Mass Communications with a major in RadioTelevision from Arkansas State University. She was there for seven months. She previously worked as a reporter and substitute anchor at WEYI-TV the NBC affiliate in Flint, Michigan for a year and five months. She began her on-air career as a reporter at WBBJ-TV the ABC affiliate in Jackson, Tennessee for one year. In January 2013, Noble-Jones joined News 4 as a General Assignment Reporter. She can be seen during the week at 5 a.m. and 6 a.m., and on News 4 This Morning weekend edition. She spends a lot of time outside of the KMOV office, pounding the

pavement talking to citizens throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding communities. She also searches for stories by connecting with people on social media. Noble-Jones often works 10 hour days. There is always something newsworthy happening throughout St. Louis city and county as well as in East St. Louis. Sometimes it’s a challenge to put down her phone but she makes the effort to do so especially when spending time with her husband and family. Last year, she married her college sweetheart Michael Jones II, who is a college administrator. As a newlywed, time spent with her husband is precious. In her free time, the 28-year-old also relishes spending quality time with her immediate family, which includes watching her youngest brother, Jordan, play basketball at CBC. Jordan is a top recruit in the nation. She regularly volunteers at church events and with organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists. Noble- Jones mostly listens to gospel music and reads biographies so that she can follow other people’s journeys while learning about how they overcame challenges to be successful. She aspires to emulate award-winning female news-anchors at KMOV such as Robin Smith, Vicki Newton and Richelle Carey. Robin Smith is an Emmy award-winning news anchor and reporter who joined News 4 in 1978. Smith is currently a reporter on News 4 at 5:00 and 6:00 and anchors on weekend mornings. Noble- Jones recounted that while she was in college she saw Smith walking around the Galleria and was too nervous to ask Smith questions about a career in journalism. Now she works alongside Smith to bring the news to St. Louis viewers. Vickie Newton joined News 4 in January 2002 and anchored the top-rated “News 4 at 10” weekdays with Larry Conners. Vickie also co-anchored the station’s 5pm newscast. She received the Regional Emmy Award for Best News Anchor from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2003. Newton left KMOV in July 2012 to move home to Arkansas to spend time with family and pursue some new endeavors. Vickie Newton also started her career off at KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas. While she was an associate producer at KAIT, Noble- Jones was fortunate enough to work with Newton. Richelle Carey is currently a news anchor for Al Jazeera America since 2013. Carey anchored the News 4 This Morning show on KMOV. She joined the station in the summer of 2003 and left in May 2006 for HLN/CNN. Noble- Jones hopes to continue following in each of their footsteps by progressing from a reporter who gathers news on the current events to an anchor who sits down in front of camera and delivers the news. It is her determination and hard work that has contributed to a meteoric rise in her career as well as gaining the opportunity to work with news anchors that she admires. Her advice to aspiring journalists is to: “Dream big and reach your goals as quickly as you can. And when you get there create more goals.”

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1. Professionally I am an insurance agent for AAA and have been in the insurance and banking industry throughout my career. HashtagLunchbag started Christmas Day 2013 in Los Angeles California. A group of friends got together and made paper bag lunches with words of kindness inside for the homeless on Skid Row. They posted images on social media and the concept spread like wildfire. Currently HashtagLunchbag is in over 100 cities and five continents. Our mission is to end hunger in local communities one lunch bag at a time. 2. True success to me would be reaching self actualization and to help as many as possible along the way. I have not accomplished a fraction of what is innate in me to do. I feel I am off to a great start on a very long journey but I am up for the challenge and am looking forward to my experiences ahead. Each time I see people standing on intersections holding hungry signs in frigid temperatures or homeless kids on park swings hungry, it reminds me of how much more needs to be done. Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Giving lunches is a good start but in the long run I am looking to help provide aide and the tools needed to find permanent solutions to those in need. 3. The best advice I can offer is to believe in you by never settling for mediocrity. So many have dreams, goals, and wishes but lack the belief needed to see things come to life. Speak things into existence because anything is possible. Of course we do not live in a utopian society however, if you can dream AND believe, then accompany that with positive thinking AND action, IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES. 4. Saturday March 28th is our next outing. We are now having a toiletry drive now thru the month of April held by a few neighborhood schools. Donations can be taken either Rib Shack location or the Mathew Dickey Boys and Girls Club. Saturday April 25th we will have our high school senior HashtagLunchbag outing. Our assembly is held at the Jonas Hubbard Jr. Family Support Center 1629 Biddle, St. Louis,

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MO 63106. Lunch assemble takes place at 10am and distribution is at 12pm. 5. In the fall of 2013 I accepted a relocation position with my former company in Atlanta Georgia. Naturally I was excited about the move and furthering my career. Unfortunately my stay was cut short due to family issues and I had to return to St. Louis. I was unable to gain my position here right away and was left unemployed. This was a blessing in disguise; I now had the time to do the things I loved which included giving back. A friend in Atlanta introduced me to the HashtagLunchbag movement. After researching and discovering it was not in St. Louis at that time it was a no brainer that I start it up here. 6. room.

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INSPIRE CHARLES BROWN “The St. Louis fashion scene is full of surprises. I think it’s underestimated but there’s room for a thriving fashion industry for ambitious fashion professionals. We have the talent, we just need the critical masses and the city is heading in that direction,” declares Debra Bass. A Las Vegas native who now calls St. Louis home, Bass admits, “I never wanted to be a fashion expert, but life happens.” For the past eight years, Bass has attended fashion week in New York City, a place where every thriving fashionista would die to go. “I don’t consider myself a fashion expert, I read a lot about it, I’m not shy about my opinions on fashion, but I guess I’m as much of an expert as the television personalities on ‘Fashion Police’ .” And that she is. Debra gave essential advice on building one a versatile and useful wardrobe. “I’d always tell someone to invest in better basics. Some people think style is all about the loud, over-thetop pieces, but you can see the true style of people in their basics. Not everyone needs a blazer, but if you want a new sweater don’t buy three cheap ones you’ll throw away in a year, invest in one that you’ll want to wear for the next three years or more. The same goes for everything in your closet. Find the basic colors you wear often and don’t buy anything that won’t coordinate with at least three things you already own.” Advice to be tucked and stored away til shopping day arrives, Bass seriously advises investments in boots, a great bag or a striking winter coat. Staples you’ll wear and rotate for years. “If I’m spending money on something I don’t like it to be flashy, I want it to look expensive- even if it’s not.” Invitations to the best fashion shows and parties, champagne on tap.... A fashion editor’s life may sound heavenly, but the journey to front-row Nirvana is no easy five step guide to entitlement. Words to all those who want to be the next Debra Bass? “Don’t be me, be the best you. Study. I meet lots of people who want to go into fashion, but they can’t name five fashion designers off the top of their heads or they don’t know a common designer name like Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy.” When asked her favorite looks for upcoming spring and summer 2015, “I do like the color of the year prediction of marsala, a warm red wine, but I’m looking forward to less fitted jeans and summer dresses, any dress that doesn’t require the parka I’m wearing now,” Bass laughs. “I don’t have a favorite fashionista but if you’re on Instagram you have to follow these guys @ iseeadifferentyou and @ciprianaquann, they have fun with style. Don’t try too hard to be stylish, just be you.” Follow Debra’s weekly video series called #STLStreetStyle and check out her blog, Deb’s Style File at stltoday.com/stylefile. She’ll be heading to fashion week in New York City in February.

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BUYING A HOME: • Assess what your future needs may be. Do you plan on having more children? Do you plan on staying in this city for several years? Thinking about your home needs now and how they may change in the next five, 10, 15 or 20 years can help you decide on what size and type of home you will need.

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e’ve all seen the smooth, glowing skin of certain celebrities and wondered to ourselves: how they maintain such a flawless complexion? While most of us don’t have the money or access to the trainers, personal chefs, or glam squads available to A-List celebrities, there are many skin care tricks and treatments that celebrities enjoy which are well within our reach. One such treatment is Diamond Microdermabrasion, which is one of Hollywood’s most coveted, non-surgical skin fixes, and is used by celebrities such as Angela Bassett, Naomi Campbell and Kim Kardashian-West to maintain their youthful complexions. Diamond Microdermabrasion is a physical method of exfoliation, using a wand covered in crushed diamonds that smoothly removes dead skin, promotes healthy cell turnover, and stimulates the creation of collagen. This pain-free procedure immediately leaves the skin clearer and brighter. The treatment is also extremely convenient, affordable (cost: $55 $400 per treatment) and safe for use on all skin types and skin tones. There’s also no downtime. You can go out the same day you receive this treatment. The typical Diamond Microdermabrasion treatment can take between 15 – 45 minutes to perform and is available at licensed skin care centers and med spas throughout the country. Another pro treatment used by Kerry Washington, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj is the Chemical Peel. Chemical Peels are a chemical method of exfoliation which provide overall skin rejuvenation. Peels are also used to fade dark marks, improve acne, stimulate collagen, and reduce fine lines, wrinkles and pore sizes. Similar to Diamond Microdermabrasion, after a Chemical Peel treatment you can expect to see immediate improvement in the smoothness and brightness of your skin. Unlike Diamond Microdermabrasion, however, you may experience some short-term flakiness (lasting for up to 7 days) as the dead skin that was treated begins to shed and uncover the new radiant skin that lies underneath. You should expect to always receive a post-procedure skin care kit to take home after you receive this treatment to ensure that your skin is cleansed and moisturized properly as it heals during the days to follow. This is another convenient and affordable treatment (cost: $55 - $400 per treatment) and is also available at licensed skin care centers and med spas throughout the country. Most celebrities rely on professional treatments to guarantee their enviable skin, but they also understand that to maintain the results that they have to abide by a great home care routine. And great doesn’t always mean expensive! For instance, Amber Rose credits her exceptional skin to the daily use of Raw African Shea Butter. Amber has been quoted saying that, after both her morning and evening shower, she microwaves the butter and spreads it all over her body including her face and scalp. Halle Berry has been quoted saying that she adds ground coffee beans to her body wash to assist in keeping cellulite at bay! The caffeine from the coffee has been said to reduce the appearance of cellulite and draw out toxins from the skin. Singer Ciara credits her glowing skin to the daily use of Cetaphil Body Lotion, which can easily be found in drugstores like Walgreens. Another great celebrity tip to remember is to ALWAYS use sun protection! No matter your ethnicity or skin color, sun protection is vital to any anti-aging or beauty routine. Sun protection with an SPF 30 or higher should be used daily, whether you are indoors or outdoors, and especially following any exfoliating treatment where virgin skin is now exposed. Follow these suggestions and you too will have enviable celebrity quality skin! Submitted by April Whittington, LE Licensed Esthetician and Owner of Skin by April www.facebook.com/SkinByApril IG: @SkinByApril www.skinbyapril.com

WHO ARE YOU, PART 3:

REINVENTING YOURSELF By: Karen Banks, M.Ed., PLPC, Therapist & Owner of Trinity Wellness, LLC

In wrapping up this three-part series on discovering yourself, it seems important to talk about how to put the changes you desire into practice, and live your redefined or newly discovered self. While this list of suggestions is not exhaustive, it offers a starting point for ways to continue reinventing yourself. The first and most important step to reinvention is to find your motivation. Why are you seeking change? Focus on intrinsic values and not external factors. This is a great time to make a new vision board so your intentions are always in front of you. (Whether you choose a vision board or a journal, you MUST put your goals in writing!) Know who you are and who you want to be and work to get those aligned. As mentioned in the past two articles, find your values and work to live them daily. Expect to stumble and fall back into old habits but don’t beat yourself up; change is hard work! Practice, practice, practice. Living life is about just that: LIVING life. Practicing who we want to become leads not to perfection as the adage goes, but it forms us. The more we spend time practicing our new self, we are refining our life and it becomes a part of us. Life is about growth and experiences, there is no final destination. Take this time to educate yourself. Whether you choose formal education or to simply read something new, there is a myriad of information available to you. Read about other people who have reinvented themselves, learn about some of the most successful people on the planet, discover new ways to do things. Learn about what has helped other people and it will surely offer some instruction and encouragement.

Surrounding yourself with people who respect your goals and can offer some constructive and honest guidance will be a big help. This is a great time to grow your personal and professional network to find those people who either are already a part of your life or should be in your circle. Reinventing yourself also means that some existing relationships may need to be reevaluated. A big part of who you are is reflected in your inner circle. Try some new things to help you reach your goals. Maybe try some reiki healing or having your chakras aligned. Go for a walk or a nature hike. Commit to being a vegetarian for a month to see if you can experience some enlightenment. You never know what might appeal to you and help you along your journey until you try it. Finally, consider all factors during this process. Do you need to change your look, walk, talk, job, or surroundings as well? While some of these things might seem trivial, when we look good, we feel good. Could a bold new lipstick or outfit help change your outlook on life? Maybe a job more aligned with your values could propel you to bliss. This reinvention is about saying yes to new opportunities that might help you become YOU. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and changes as you continue to grow. Worrying about if others will perceive you as “acting brand new” or being fake is not helpful. Furthermore, what other people think is no concern of yours. Only you know your path and making a concerted effort every day to walk your own path is the best way to live as the new and improved you! Best of luck on this part of your journey. If you find you would like some personal guidance, reach out to me at info@trinitywellness. org. If you would like to share encouragement or your success, tweet about it @TrinityWellSTL

STAYCATION There are so many great destinations to take a day trip to that it’s hard to put into a top 5 list. The city serves as a major connector to so many cities in the midwest and is one of the many great things about living in St. Louis. To help narrow down the choices a little these are limited to within 100 miles or under a 2 hour drive from the center of the city. Of course you can just as easily turn these day trips into an over night trip or weekend trip if you need to get away for a little bit. So here is the top 5 list of day trips from St. Louis. St. Charles is even close enough for an evening trip. Besides the restaurants and shopping, the historic city also offers a lot of entertainment. Check out the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, wineries, as well as historical attractions of Missouri’s first state capital. Hannibal, America’s Hometown, is right about a 2 hour drive from St. Louis. Visit the birthplace of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. There’s also plenty of entertainment and events like the Music Down By The River Summer Concert Series, which is a lot of fun. Missouri Wine Country is a region just an hour west of the city. While this can be a day trip, you really need to make a weekend of it. There’s so much to explore in the wine country. Be sure to check the events calendar before you plan your day trip though. There’s always something going on. Springfield, Illinois is only about an hour and fortyfive minutes north of St. Louis. Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, museums, historic sites, galleries, theaters, and more. You also must to stop by the Old Capitol Farmers’ Market. Besides the food, there’s also plenty of entertainment. Grafton is just across the river in Illinois (where the Illinois River meets the Mississippi) and is less than an hours drive. Pere Marquette State Park is right there with great hiking trails, camping, and the lodge & conference center. There’s also plenty of events and festivals all year round.

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DELUX HAD THE HONOR OF INTERVIEWING FOUR OF ST. LOUIS’ BRIGHTEST BUSINESS WOMEN. THESE INTERESTING INDIVIDUALS HAVE MADE A NAME FOR THEMSELVES IN AND OUTSIDE OF ST. LOUIS AS FOCUSED, CREATIVE, & EXTREMELY HARDWORKING WOMEN. WITH ALL THAT THEY HAVE GOING ON THEY STILL FIND THE TIME TO BE BEAUTIFUL WIVES AND LOVING MOTHERS. HERE ARE SOME OF THE THOUGHTFUL INSIGHTS THESES LOVELY WOMEN HAD TO SHARE WITH US!

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ola Hawatmeh I was born and raised in New York. My favorite trend is fashion from around the world. Since culture is an influence in my fashion designs, I enjoy the fashion of other cultures as well. My mother has always inspired me to be confident. My grandmother was an inspiration growing up as she taught me to be strong and love God for all of his blessings. One obstacle that I had to overcome is creating a brand in a city where I am not from. There is a saying about anyone thinking to start a Business in St. Louis. If a business succeeds in St. Louis it will succeed anywhere in the country. As conservative as St. Louis is it not only welcomed me, but it helped me accomplish two successful companies with awards such as Most influential woman in Stl, and top business Woman in Stl 2014, and 2015. With the success of my sunglass line, 2015 my new project is Ola Style Kids glasses.

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“Place, precision and time. The three great axes of Martell craftsmanship; an expertise and emotion passed from hand to hand since 1715.”

SYMBOLISING FRENCH REFINEMENT, MARTELL IS THE WORLD’S NO.1 XO (EXTRA OLD) COGNAC. THE OLDEST COGNAC HOUSE, MARTELL HAS DEVELOPED A UNIQUE KNOWHOW FOR CREATING TRULY OUTSTANDING COGNACS.

n the darkness and silence of the Martell cellars, the eaux-de-vie gently slumber. Days, months, years pass. Sleepy-eyed and lazy, time rolls on.

But a beautiful transformation is taking place inside the oak barrels. As a living material, the oak wood provides the eau-de-vie with its structure and handsome amber colour. Indeed, it is the wood that helps the eau-de-vie develop the last stage of its aromatic personality. Martell has always opted exclusively for barrels made of soft, fine-grain oak - its special feature being that it transmits soft, well-balanced aromas to the cognac eaux-de-vie, lending them notes of vanilla, dried fruit, red fruit, chutney and dried flowers. The oak wood used for Martell barrels comes from trees of the Tronçais style. This means that the oaks are planted closer together, leaving less light for each sapling and slowing their growth rate. The result is fine grain oak wood, called so since the rings representing growth are more compact. Barrels made from this type of wood give the eaux-de-vie aged within them a lighter and more delicate woody taste. “When transferred to the oak barrels, the eaux-de-vie are completely colourless. Only through contact with the rich oak do they take on their amber hue.” Along with the choice of wood, the type of barrel used also greatly affects the flavour of the eaux-de-vie. If made with completely new wood, barrels impart a strong wood taste, whereas Wbarrels that have previously held eau-de-vie, give a much subtler flavour. A final, major taste element is ‘toasting’ - a process where the inside of the barrels are gently burnt to help release the complex flavours within the oak. This affects the wood taste - the more they are burnt, the more prominent the wood flavour. At Martell the barrels are lightly toasted to preserve the flavour of the eaux-de-vie.

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Martell Cherry Lemon Cooler Looking ahead to this weekend, the forecast is predicting beautiful almost weather. The official last weekend of winter is upon us and the Martell Cherry Lemon Cooler is the perfect cocktail to help you say “farewell” to the blistering cold vand welcome warmer tempertures. The warming sips of Martell, combined with the sweet taste of cherries and lemon will make your spring/summer weekends a delicious one.

Martell Cherry Lemon Cooler Recipe: • 1.25 parts Martell VS Cognac • 6 Maraschino Cherries • 3 Lemon Squeezes • 1 part Simple Syrup • Top with Soda Water Muddle cherries in mixing glass. Add Martell, lemon and simple syrup. Shake vigorously and double strain into glass with ice. Top with soda water.

Now available at: The Marquee, The Loft, The UBar, Elmo’s, Swishh, Cuetopia, and other retailers. Request Martell at you favorite establishment. Remember please drink responsibly

a Moscato: It’s just me, you, this Moscato.” Roscoe Dash could be singing about himself, but could also be singing about Cleopatra and Anthony ‘cause people have been drinking this grape for centuries. Moscato is the Italian word for Muscat, an ancient grape variety which is probably the oldest known out there. It comes from around the Mediterranean Sea where Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Turks coveted the wine and kept private stashes. When the Greeks and Romans fought and conquered lands, they took the vine with them, and spread the love far and wide. Moscato is not just a grape. It can also be used as a wine style. This wine is typically fragrant, sweet and slightly fizzy with low alcohol. The most famous Moscato of this style comes from Italy in the little town of Asti. You might see on some labels Moscato d’Asti, this just means Moscato from the town of Asti. You might also see Spumante on the label. Spumante means foam, so this wine will have more bubbles and won’t be as sweet. When choosing a Moscato at the store, the label will tell you where that wine was produced: California, Italy and Australia to name a few. It will sometimes have the year. Moscato should be

drunk young so if you see the year 2011 it might not be so great. You should buy the most recent year you can. Sometimes you will see another grape other than Muscat mentioned on the label like Trebbiano – this will make the wine taste slightly different. Moscato is great to drink by itself but it also goes well with food. As a rule of thumb, sweet wines pair well with salty or spicy foods. The sugar neutralizes the heat and lets other flavors shine thru. Here are just a few suggestions: BBQ like Sweet Baby Rays, honey baked ham, salty popcorn with maybe a dash of Tobasco or spicy Asian take out. Sweet wine is also great with desserts: cookies, fruit, chocolate, caramel and cheesecake. Moscato does not pair well with greens. Next time you have a romantic evening or a party with a group of friends, break open some Moscato and share some love! Written by: “ShotBerry” Lori Butler, CSW, WSET level II and Champagne Location Specialist Email her YOUR wine questions at: Shotberrrygrape@ gmail.com

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DELUX WEDDINGS

2015 Wedding Guide

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Wedding Planners Photographers

Make Up Artist

Cakes/Caterers

AR EVENT PLANNING 1113 Wooden Dr., Florissant, 773-457-1852 www. mydivineevents.com

AG PHOTOGRAPHY 7 North Oaks Plaza, Saint Louis, 314-669-4657 www.Agohotosonline.com.com

CLASSY FACES Classyfacesmakeup@ gmail.com, Saint Louis, 314-304-6992 www.styleseat.com/candacegardner.com

CAKES BY NETTE 1130 N Florissant, Ferguson, 314-562-7193 www.cakebynettecom

DIVINE EVENTS 11425 Dorsett Rd #202, Maryland Heights, 314-805-3587 www.mydivineevents.com

LB PHOTOGRAPHY Saint Louis, 314445-9718 www.lbfoto1.com

TARA LOWERY 1430 Washington Ave 105, St Louis, 314-805-3587 www.Taralowerymakeup.com

ICED IMPRESSIONS 1111 Arsenal Ave, Saint Louis, (314) 219-9272 www.facebook.com /IcedImpressions

STYLE COUTURE EVENTS 5335 Highway N, Cottleville, 314-479-3204 www.stylecoutureevents.com

MCARTHUR PHOTOGRAPHY, Saint Louis, 843-324-5432 www.mcarthurphotography25.com

NETTIE KELLY 3840 Washington Ave Studio 218, Saint Louis, 314-498-6299 www.nkmakeupstudio.com

SweetArt 2203 South 39th Street, St. Louis, 314-771-4278 www.sweetartstl.com

KAYDIS EVENT PLANNING, Saint Louis, 314-458-6425 www.kaydis.com

LANCE THURMAN 2609 S. Kingshighway, Saint Louis, 314-368-3599 www.lancethurman.com

Florists

La Patisserie Chouquette 1626 Tower Grove St Louis 314-805-3587 www.simonefaure.com

6 DEGREES EVENT PLANNING, Maryland Heights, 314-229-8007 www.6devents.com

SUTBERRY PHOTOGRAPHY Saint Louis/ Illinois 618-406-0041 www.sutberryphotographyblog.com

The Rebel Florist 1414 Park Ave St. Louis, 314-962-3232 www.therebelflorist.com

Sugaree Baking Company 1242 Tamm Avenue St. Louis, 314-645-5496 www.sugareebaking.com

Bella Daydream Events St. Louis, 314-537-1739 www.bella-daydreams.com

iDEX PHOTOGRAPHY, Saint Louis/ Illinois 618-407-3288 www.dexine.me

Artistry Florist & Event Design 2734 LaSalle Street, St. Louis 314-772-1301 www.artistryflorist.com

La Bonne Bouchee 12344 Olive Blvd Creve Coeur 314-576-6606 www.labonnebouchee.com

Simcha’s Events 55 Chaminade Drive St. Louis, 314-458-5463 www.simchasevents.com

JOSEPH CAMPBELL Saint Louis/Kansas City/ Mid-Missouri Area 314-805-3587 www.josephncampbell.com

Wildflowers 1013 Ohio Avenue St. Louis, 314-772-9900 www.wildflowersstl.com

Sarah’s Cake Shop 10 Clarkson Wilson Centre - Chesterfield, 314-728-1140 www.sarahscakeshopstl.com

Cosmopolitan Events 18132 Big Bend Boulevard St. Louis 314-249-9107 www.cosmopolitanevents.com

CEDRIC SCOTT PHOTOGRAPHY 3840 Washington Av 218, Saint Louis , 314363-6303 cedricscottphotography.com

The Special Events Florist Call for Consult. Saint Louis, 314-845-3362 thespecialeventflorist.com

The Sweet Divine 1801 S 9th St St. Louis, 636-942-2900 www.thesweetdivine.com

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SWEET ART

THE JEWEL BOX

WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION

Built on the bluffs of the Missouri River in the early part of the last century, Kuhs Estate is a rare find of 150 acres within a half hour of central and downtown St. Louis. With an amazing selection of spaces and scenic backdrops, as well as decor and theme items for day rental to make whatever you’re planning, beyond memorable.

The Jewel Box has opened after a $3.5 million renovation, which makes it an even better site for weddings. The 11-month renovation included replacing the mechanical systems and adding air conditioning so it will be comfortable in the summer months.A catering room, a large bride’s room and new restrooms have been built so the building can be rented for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and other catered events.

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 13080 Spanish Pond Road, 63138 Phone: 314-226-0709 Website: http://www.kuhsfarm.com/

The World’s Fair Pavilion provides a picturesque setting for company picnics, private receptions, benefits, special events or parties. The covered floor area of the open air pavilion can seat approximately 500 people. Larger crowds can be accommodated if the accompanying park grounds are used.

THE THAXTON

NEO ON LOCUST

CITY MUSEUM

The Thaxton can accommodate up to 200 people for cocktail style events and 120 for sit down gatherings. In addition, we have a number of caterers for you to choose from. From simple and elegant to lavishly extravagant, you can creaet a day that is tailor made for you.

In the 1920’s and 1930’s, Locust Street was known as “Auto Row”. Various makes and models of automobiles were shown and warehoused by distributors and dealers in the buildings along Locust Street. The building at 2801 Locust Street was home to the Mississippi Valley Motor Company, the distributor of the first Oakland Pontiac automobile in St. Louis.

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 2801 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: info@neostl.com

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 1009 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-323-3146 Website: http://www.thethaxton.com

KUHS ESTATE AND FARM

THE JEWEL BOX

WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 13080 Spanish Pond Road, 63138 Phone: 314-226-0709 Website: http://www.kuhsfarm.com/

THE THAXTON

NEO ON LOCUST

CITY MUSEUM

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 2801 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: info@neostl.com

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 1009 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-323-3146 Website: http://www.thethaxton.com

KUHS ESTATE AND FARM

THE JEWEL BOX

WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 13080 Spanish Pond Road, 63138 Phone: 314-226-0709 Website: http://www.kuhsfarm.com/

THE THAXTON

NEO ON LOCUST

CITY MUSEUM

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 2801 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: info@neostl.com

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 1009 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-323-3146 Website: http://www.thethaxton.com

KUHS ESTATE AND FARM

THE JEWEL BOX

WORLD’S FAIR PAVILION

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 13080 Spanish Pond Road, 63138 Phone: 314-226-0709 Website: http://www.kuhsfarm.com/

THE THAXTON

NEO ON LOCUST

CITY MUSEUM

Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park.

Location: 2801 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: info@neostl.com

Location: 5600 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110 Phone: 314-289-5344

Location: 1009 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-323-3146 Website: http://www.thethaxton.com

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Dinner Service Wednesday 5pm -10pm Thursday 5pm -12am Friday 5pm -1:30am Saturday 5pm -1:30am

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Wed-Friday 7pm-9pm Find us on facebook Follow us on twitter @theRusticGoat

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BAILEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RANGE Burgers & Shakes

920 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63101 314.241.8121

WHERE. Unearthed are the hip, sexy, and often under-appreciated venues in the Gateway City. Our insiders guide takes you to places to see and be seen. Entertainment options are surging. Get out and experience St. Louis like the tastemaker you are. Come see us! DELUX MAGAZINE

LifeStyle PARKTOWN AUDI

» Parktown Audi has been

in business and at the same location for over 35 years! In fact, Parktown was the first Porsche and Audi Franchised Dealer in the St. Louis area. They have continued to be the industry leader for Porsche and Audi maintaining the highest level of integrity and customer service that one can find in the automotive industry.

10th STREET GALLERY

» Solomon Thurman and Pat Smith-Thurman are no strangers to the art world. Thet previously held a downtown studio/gallery on Locust for more than 10 years. Painting for more than 35 years, Artist Solomon is also a researcher and teacher 419 North 10th St. 63101

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MassageLuXe® Take a step back from the day to day frenzy of balancing work, family, and friends - It’s time to balance YOU! MassageLuXe invites you to come enjoy the many health benefits of Therapeutic Massage! Whether you are searching for a first time massage or you are an experienced massage client, MassageLuXe is your perfect spa getaway - Close to home! 3016 South Grand 314-664-4563

with a skin analysis by our licensed esthetic professionals. Spa wraps are provided for your comfort during your service. 437 S Kirkwood Rd 314-966-0655

Dining

ROOSTER » For the soul-foodies who still want to enjoy an elegant

dinner atmosphere, Juniper offers it all. It’s a one stop shop for all the traditional Southern style cuisine like fried chicken, hush puppies, chicken and waffles, and cornbread. Mm-hmm! 360 N Boyle Ave. • St. Louis MO • 314.329.7696

ST. LOUIS WING CO » For

SWEET ART

»»» Having successfully opened its newest location in

Soulard, Mission Taco Joint continues its critical acclaim of 2013. Serving true traditional Mexican cuisine, the Mission continues to elevate itself and serve crowds of customers in its original and recently opened locations. 908 Lafayette Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104 6235 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63130

the soul-foodies who still want to enjoy an elegant dinner atmosphere, Juniper offers it all. It’s a one stop shop for all the traditional Southern style cuisine like fried chicken, hush puppies, chicken and waffles, and cornbread. Mm-hmm! 360 N Boyle Ave. • St. Louis MO • 314.329.7696

Shopping

LOVE YOUR CURVES

» Honey’s Child Boutique 1927 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 875-

RUNGBOUTIQUE

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» 9739 Manchester Rd St. Louis, MO 63122 (314) 918-0575

St. Louis’ first and only

Rung is to bolster the confidence of professional women in the business world by offering professional attire at affordable prices in a boutique atmosphere that provides a fun and uplifting experience. With a significant portion of the profits going to support the work of the Women’s Foundation of

contemporary, indie and international designer boutique exclusively for women size 12 & up.s.

Greater St. Louis, Rung brings professional fashion full circle.

EAST + WEST MENS BOUTIQUE

» 205 N. Kirkwood Rd. Kirkwood, MO 63122 (314) 835-1419

New mens boutique in downtown Kirkwood in St. Louis, MO. East + West specializes in casual apparel, footwear, apothecary, and accessories for the modern man. Our goal is to bring unique, quality, and authentic products to St. Louis. 60 JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2015 www.DeluxMag.com

Music + Poets DEMO

THE RUSTIC GOAT

» The Demo’s intimate capacity coupled with

» The Coliseum brings a host of

its state of the art sound system, intelligent

entertainment options to Wash Ave. An

light show and video capability, provides

homage, of sorts, to the original St. Louis Coliseum, which was located across the street until the early 1950s, the new venue is a hot spot not only for live music, but for live events of all types—from comedians and fashion shows to seminars and product launches. 2619 Washington Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63103

THE UPSTAIRS LOUNGE

concert goers with a big room experience in a

» You won’t find a sign for Upstairs.

comfortable, dance/party friendly environment.

know. Directly above Mekong on the corner of Grand

The Demo is ground zero for all type of

and Hartford, The Upstairs Lounge is the go-to place for

progressive music- including rock, punk, indie,

inexpensive drinks, dancing and local DJs spinning every

hip-hop, EDM, garage, funk, and soul, but don’t

night of the week. The unpretentious atmosphere and

be surprised when anything from afrobeat to

diverse crowd is the true alternative to the St. Louis club

folk shows up on the schedule!

scene. If you’re into that kind of thing...

4191 Manchester Ave - St Louis, MO 63110

3131 South Grand Boulevard - St Louis, MO 63118

NightLife THE COMPLEX

You just kind of

THE MARQUEE

» The Marquee Restaurant & Lounge in upscale midtown hosts the hottest events and

» The Coliseum brings a host of entertainment options to Wash

sexiest St. Louisans. Begin your evening with

Ave. An homage, of sorts, to the original St. Louis Coliseum, which

a well-executed dinner and keep your seat

was located across the street until the early 1950s, the new

for an evening of perfectly prepared drinks in

venue is a hot spot not only for live music, but for live events of

cozy, private booths.

all types—from comedians and fashion shows to seminars and

1911 LOCUST AVE • 314-436-8889

product launches. 2619 Washington Ave. - St. Louis, MO 63103

ELMO’S LOVE LOUNGE

SOHO STATUS

» SoHo in The Grove merges contemporary comfort food in the fullservice restaurant with a bustling and diverse nightlife experience. The sophisticated vibe bears credence to a tastemaker’s crowd. 4229 Manchester Ave, St Louis, MO 63110 (314) 932-5554

» Elmo’s Love Lounge is a friendly place where mature adults can eat, drink, and enjoy the peaceful setting around beautiful bartenders with the vibe of Love 7828 Olive Blvd - University City

Culture DANCE SAINT LOUIS

FOX THEATER» The story of

2015 season kicks off

MOTOWN Records empire, along with the

» Dance St. Louis 2014with pure excitement/ November 7-8 The Dance Theater of Harlem will hold stage to witness the first

JAZZ ST. LOUIS » Jazz at the Bistro is the best way to experience great music in one of the top venues in the

how Barry Gordy started the unprecedent

country as the kick off their 20th seasono with

spearheading the careers of Diana Ross,

a completely revitalized

Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson, and

venue. Grand Openinf

many more. The show kicks off November

scheduled for Oct 3rd

18-30th. St. Louis MO

with Wynton Marsalis.

African-American ballet company . This will be an event you won’t want to miss. 3547 Olive Blvd ste 301 • 314-534-6622 • dancestlouis.org

ST. LOUIS SYMPHONY AT POWELL HALL <<<You have to hear it live! 718 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 314-5341700

REPERTORY THEATER

» October 29th- November 16th come witness the story of A KID LIKE JAKE at The Repertory of St. Louis. Come enjoy live entertainemtn first hand. 130 Edgar Rd Stl, MO

3536 Washington Ave St. Louis MO 63103 314-289-4030 .jazzstl.org

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DELUX EATS: Diners DELIGHT Nos iam. Gra ad fuem cured sinatum fin terfica L. Ego is nost virmanterum orditerceps, quit; nonsula benicia nonsu me conit vivit derri fir at L. Olus; intius acta, mo verid culienatu int gra, ocae contiam adenato ius curei pat. Voca iam sulere ta novehem practab issules comne consuperium ta tantelus notam inclego menihintem, et L. Catum omne nos inatimo ribusus et, ocribem ne inius? Namquam que intia novis, consil conlocrei faceris, tem dem efernicave, que atu imo ut aciensum tussa non te convesidium ego ina mende esci priost ventierfir peroptili pro etemum pubi fatu sit diu se ponsiliam iam ditis eo egerum, neme cae mus aves hilicae haberendem tem diu egerfir pertabutusua ne conloca; num fuitus hala vivir porumus pectum ent. Udeestrudam porudelus, C. Nam nondam. Elicultius rehem, ompl. Cermihilibus aur qui poerfic tem fac tem pri it. Ti. Ici sedit. Elabem, ocum am fir horum vertime nihiliam ca qui sperfinatem nequi talabes sulture mpoered emoendam sussim hos caeque ces pulus, dem aucienicaed de morae ego inatua vignatus dius fac tem halis bonducta, que nenater ebuntemod practur atatus. Vales C. M. Lesimer raectu es cam et L. Vivero, consus hilici pria dist? quidelis? Quidius; nihicaestim acis vid idemus is. Upimus, uterur ia se iaet, crebefacchui stestia atuam. Habemus etintemquod morte ad catquit. Tem ina rei talingul hilibulut aut fes res st L. Bonsid remussentrus pubis pubit, defenat vius. Nostracta, nonvocato pro, utem ut acer que cursula ocultum int? Vernitia dem patum acervigit, C. Rudam conster firios vicat cone adessentraed facescrei propul vir us ad sincerusua rei pro verfec faudeme quo considem in Ita des etoditis, uteris fuemuli cibunti

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quonsta ribularbis, consus. C. Aximuro ressato tum senaturorei in ses vivate tusque nostus, orem vo, contius bonte faccio essulicio, nicaeterit, tudacchuce iusciem hacis peris. Tum ocupic munum est facitursum iam senitique a a conscie ndempratus, comaiore, Patudac tus; neres hocullestam simus; nostu eteludam publiu vivis ve, tem hocriss atastius auctuam cus etis, atum que tes co nulin dienterum opulost ravehebatued cae conscientrae cridit? Mihicer fernit cupicaut intem mora pribus nonequam opopontes? Quam imihic ressa auc tuam trae arta oca; is sestra voctor que consuni ssolto nim iu ipicae prac tantem public med cor quius, nessula Sp. Do, Catur. Ublincus dit vit, sedis intiam, con ducerisquam dem esuam nontemovis hocae fint.

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PEETEY WEESTRO

By: DeWarren Smith

The city of St. Louis is filled with so much talent and Peetey Weestro is among the top. Not only is Peetey in the midst of putting together a new LP entitled FUN, but he has also been honing his chops in front of the camera. He’s not filming a video, but a Television show created by Krayzie Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony. DELUX Magazine was able to catch up with Weestro to discuss the latest goings and developments in the artist’s busy career. WHERE ARE YOU FROM IN ST. LOUIS? I’m from the Cochran projects. My mother was from the projects and my father from Kinloch. ARE YOU HAVING A LOT OF FUN FILMING BACKSTAGE? Ah yeah man it’s going real good a lot of good people are working on the project. WHO ARE ALL INVOLVED? AND WHAT IS THE SHOW ABOUT? Rockwell Knuckles, Vega Sills, Aloha Misho, Jibbs, and Krayzie Bone just to name a few. It’s about four hip hop artist from St. Louis from the streets that go on to get a record deal, and it shows the things that they went through to the things that they are going through. They based it out of St. Louis but it’s loosely based on the events in Bone Thugs N Harmony’s life and career. Do they expect it to be picked up by a major network or will it be webseries? How are they treating it? We have a couple networks looking at it and it’s looking good. ARE YOU ACTUALLY ACTING OR IS IT REALITY BASED? Is not reality at all, we are playing characters. It’s scripted. WHAT’S THE NAME OF YOUR CHARACTER AND WHAT IS HE LIKE? My character’s name is Anthony “Boss” Bossanova and he’s basically the hot head of the group. He doesn’t want to leave the street life alone and my partners are trying to keep me together.

DESCRIBE FOR ME THE EXPERIENCE. HOW WERE YOU PICKED? WHAT IS LIKE WORKING WITH ROCKWELL WHO IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE RAPPERS, ALOHA WHO IS A BEAUTIFUL LADY, AND JIBBS, WHO WE ARE FAMILIAR WITH? Well the director Craig Thomas - he actually saw a couple of my videos, and he was like, “Yeah that dude right therrr, we need him.” I came in and did my thing and from there it’s been history. The people, Rocky, Jibbs, Aloha, they are good people. I rock with them hard. They keep me motivated and keep me going as we plan our characters. We all just basically bounce off each other. SO YOU ACTUALLY CAME IN AND READ LINES? Yeah, it was a real audition. We went in, and got into character and everything. LET’S GET BACK THE LP! WHILE YOU ARE PUTTING IT TOGETHER, WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE? Well it’s going to be different from my other projects, Eye’s Don’t Lie 1 & Eye’s Don’t Lie 2. I’m going to get more personal about my life, be more aggressive with my flow and the things that I’m talking about. WILL YOU MAINTAIN THE SAME CAMP OR ARE YOU STEPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX TOO? I’m stepping all the way outside the box with this one. Everything is going to be different with this project. CAN YOU GIVE US YOUR FAVORITE LINE OR BAR FROM ONE OF THE JOINTS ON FUN? Yeah, “Started on the sidewalk right there in the projects/ where dreams are born and where some dreams die at…” -Peetey Weestro AND HOW ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE BAR FROM ANYONE ELSE? “I had to hustle my back to the wall ashy knuckles. Pockets filled with a lot of lent not a cent…” -Jay Z (Renegade) Make sure you keep up with Weestro on Instagram: @peetey_weestro

[Who Got Next?]

LIVIN’ LIFE RETRO Written by: DeWarren Smith

TRANSITION DAY | MIXTAPE |

t was 4:30pm when the rap duo entered the conference room at Derrty Studios to sit down before returning to the studio to bang out more material. Exuding high energy Shad, pronounced (Shod) and a more pensive looking Tab approached the table ready to discuss their newest project Transition Day and plans for the future. The success of their latest project has been expansive. Well supported by throngs of female fans and party goers, it is a certified success. If you are unfamiliar with JGE Retro, then allow Delux to introduce you. Their sound is a clever mixture of many styles. Some of those styles even reach back into the past. Take their homage to Kris Kross, “Warm it Up (Intro).” They also possess a more up-tempo, totally TURNT vibe in tracks like, “8/11 Chains.” The track is blazing, the hook grabs you and won’t let go, and the lines are hard. The execution on Transition Day is high caliber from its production to its lyrical artistry. There are a solid number of hits on the 10 track offering including the first single, “I Could Neva,” which fans may recall hearing a bit on the hit reality show Nellyville on BET. The audio version of the single already has over 200k combined views on Youtube alone, and you can be sure the video (which Tab aka Lil Shawn assures me will be shot in St. Louis) will do over a million views…easily. “You want to know how it started?” Shad asked. “This dude called me up, geeked and was like, ‘Bruh, my Uncle just got some recording equipment!’”

WTab interjects with a reminiscent grin, “Yeah, it was my younger uncle, not Nelly.” Shad continues, “He said bruh! And I was like well what you wanna do?” The next thing you know Shad shows up they both began writing and recording on the spot. The year was 2006 and what emerged from that session was TFB, Tha Flyboyyz. It would be January 2010 when Tab would have the first release with his Round 1 Mixtape. In his video, “I Make Money” it was easy to see that Tab had a passion for music. A few months later it would be Shad’s turn. Shad grew up in the industry. His father is a manager for the St. Lunatics. Under the direction of his mentor, he released his first mixtape, I’m Home, in March 2010. Filled with high energy and bars like, “I got my eyes on the prize/the dude stay focused/ trying to get a loaf on 15th and Locust/… /plus I’m in charge of my own little team/I’m a boss now/ my turn E.N.T. “/. Undoubtedly, he was home, as you can hear Tab say on the track that he has to pull Shad out of the studio or else he would never leave. Their music is just fun. The energy, the lyrics, and even the delivery. It is fun by design. Fun is what Retro is all about. To describe their effect on the listeners of their music be they young or old, Shad says, “You remember a time in like 1999 and 2000 when everything was just good; the music, the fashion, what people was doin’… they just made it feel cool.”

Collectively, the group is on a mission. As they describe it: “To build a group better than the best who ever done it and to kill the game in different aspects.” Both understand they have big shoes to fill but JGE RETRO are students of the game and have learned their lessons well. The two appreciate the importance of branding and controlling it methodically. Tab tells me they do not just refer to themselves as rap artists but artists in general and that staying true is important to them. While speaking on the subject of realness, Tab elaborates on his feelings about the BET show. “Of course it’s different when you have a camera following you around all day, but some things we’ d say with the camera off you can’t say with the camera on. It’s real different. You got to get real comfortable with it. But the thing that makes it easy is just be you. Don’t try to be nothing you ain’t - just be you.” You can expect a lot from JGE Retro. They are an extremely talented pair of artists. They stay in the studio, according to their manager Camille, yet there are no immediate plans to put out an album. Both are excited for the future and what it holds, and they have good reason to be excited. And where do they hope to be five years from now? To be a success as icons and for their JGE family and family overall to be taken care of. Tab elaborates, “I feel like if it’s only me and him with the money, then that is no fun.” And fun is what JGE Retro is all about.

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