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publisher’s note I hope all is well -- I’m so glad football season is here! As summer leaves us and the cool weather gusts in, Elevate Lifestyle is bringing you our annual Fall Fashion Issue. This issue is packed full of the hottest looks from the best boutiques, new trends from local designers, and even throw-back styles from true vintage shops. We also have the 411 on make-up styles, and how to choose the fragrance that is right for you.
So as we unveil this year’s Fashion Issue, what better time to launch our search for the Elevate Cover Girl 2010. So ladies, if you think you have the look, e-mail us at covergirl2010@ElevateLifestyle.com. The winner will be on the cover of our seventh anniversary issue in November, and will also receive an Elevate Lifestyle prize package and maybe a couple other surprises along the way. So now with the heat gone, it’s time for some fun. Elevate Lifestyle has some great events coming up. We’re getting things started at Cosmos on Sept. 24 with a “Friday Happy Hour,” then we keep things going on Monday, Sept. 27 with our annual golf tournament, Chipping In Fore Charity Golf Classic. That following Wednesday, Sept. 29, join us for our monthly “After Work Surrender,” when we take the Elevate Lounge on the road to Chima Brazilian Steakhouse. And then to kick off October, Elevate is hosting our fourth annual Pink Party at Mez on Saturday, Oct. 2. As always, you can stay up-to-date on these and other events at ElevateLifestyle.com. Have a great month, Steve
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team Publisher: Steve Caldwell | Editor: Edy Hinson Creative Director: Greg Smith | Design and Production: Greenspon Advertising AUTUMN COUTURE Photographer: Jim Merrill; JMT Photography, jmtfoto.com, Models: Emily Armstrong, Maria Giraldo, Mike Press, and Spencer Sims, Hair: Maria Theoharis, Volume Salon, MUA: Danelle Photopoulos, Volume Salon ATTENTION Photographer: MarkHansonPhoto.com, Hair and Makeup: Lee Taylor, Stylist: Kate Neal Models: Olivia, Evolution Models and Jaclyn, Carolina Talent FALL FASHION OFF THE LINE Photographer: Jonathan Hutchings Photography, Models: Carolina Talent; Katie Shearin, and Zach Montague, Styling /Hair/Makeup: Lee Taylor, Carolina Talent COLOR ME BAD Photographer: Jason Sherard, Jason Photography, Models: Carolina Talent; Arielle Chambers and Grace Provost, Wardrobe Stylist: Londyn Pe, Hair and Makeup: Jennie Shantay REAL BEAUTY – MAKEUP MAGIC Models: Wilhelmina/Evolution; Anna Wolfe, Meredith Parks, and Olivia Pires, Makeup Artist: Heather Richardson | Hair Stylist: Stefani Poli, Makeup: Tah Tah Cosmetics, TahTahCosmetics.com, Art Director: Kelly Koeppel FASHION FINDS FALL Photographer: Vasko, Models: Arielle Chambers, Kaitlyn Johnston, and Michael Capella; Evolution Talent; Chad Guthrie, Ice Agency; Krysta Mouncer, Carolina Talent; Chelsey Fuller, Nakeup Artist: Lisa Her of Blue Kiss Studios, Hair Stylist: Lizzy Joy Rivera of Belle Vive Advertising, Sponsorship, and Website Sales/General Advertising Sales Information: Christine Younghans, Dempsey Gibson, and Steve Caldwell Contributing Writers: Ericka Foster | Event, Article and Web Site Photography: Eun Park, Lazyday.com; Steve Caldwell
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Real Beauty – Makeup Magic Autumn Couture Attention Fall Fashion Off The Line Fashion Finds Fall Color Me Bad Feels like a chemical reaction
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real beauty - makeup magic Popular makeup looks for 2010 include smoky eyes, red lips, colorful eyeshadows and natural-looking makeup. The natural look is all about flawless skin. So the only way to achieve it is to take care of your skin! To keep your skin looking its best, always use sunscreen, moisturizer and a concealer that matches your skin tone perfectly. Smoky eyes create a dramatic sexy look that will work on the runway as well as a night on the town. Add false lashes to create a look that really pops. Simple yet glamorous red lips have been popular for decades now, and they have not lost any of their sexiness. The bold, red statement works perfectly with fair complexions as well as tanned skin. Heather Richardson of Tah Tah Cosmetics is a master at her craft. Yes, this is her very own makeup line. With a twist of Heather’s
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Olivia (right) Marshall’s Metallic Tank Dress $12.99 | Francesca’s Cardigan $34 Jaclyn (left) Marshall’s Military Shirt $12.99 | The Limited Leggings $29.50 American-Army Navy Store Hat $5 | Guess Patent Heels $79
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feels like a chemical reaction Any true player knows a fragrance is essential to leaving a lasting impression. Scientists will tell you that smell is the sense most often tied to human memory. Cologne or perfume is mandatory if your plan is to be unforgettable. But it is intimidating to walk through the fragrance aisle smelling flowers, food, plants and other exotic scents that you may or may not have ever experienced. And by the time you smell three or four, you can’t remember which one you liked or how it smells. Although a fragrance is supposed to make you feel something, (i.e. pretty, sexy, fresh, etc.) there is a science behind it: a chemical reaction. Scents have families: fresh, woody, floral, oriental, fougére (fern-like) and leather (the last two being found primarily in men’s fragrances). Also known as citrus scents, fresh scents are meant to smell fresh (it may be science, but it’s not rocket science). Woody scents are
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“Finding the perfect scent for yourself definitely comes from trial and error,” said Amelia Keith, of Charlotte Pretty City. She advises using store and magazine samples in the morning and checking the scent again in the afternoon and evening to see if you still like it. How does it make you feel throughout the day? “Also, make sure you do not test many fragrances at once,” she said. Amelia explained that not only will the various scents give you a headache, but they can react with one another and be confusing. Most importantly, have fun with it. “Spice it up a bit!” Amelia said. “Have something light for day time and sexy for evening.” Remember, your fragrance is an accessory meant to enhance your style like a hat, scarf or funky piece of jewelry. Change it based on your mood, or have a reliable fragrance that always makes you feel comfortable and sexy. By Ericka Foster
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