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The Magazine For The Woman You Are Now

CONTENTS

March March 2013 | Volume 4 | No. 3

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Contributors

• 31 • Right Up Front: Why Women’s HisStory Matters

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• Inspire A Life… Morning Thoughts

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Inspire A Life - Judge Tracie Hunter Fighting to Save Our Children, Our Soul and Our Democracy •

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Interiors…Wine Down, The Art of Wine Tasting • 102

Our Last Word… Our Best Word

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Judge Tracie Hunter, Hamilton County, Ohio Juvenile Court with author Dr. Adonica Jones-Parks on her rocky tenure 18 months after winning her battle to occupy the seat she was elected to by the people. P. 37 Photo Credit Jeannie Griess-Moreland

CHUCK COLEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY CCI Photography (510) 439-6501 Oklahoma City, OK

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CONTENTS Better Living Parenting Your Parent

46 The Blues Man Bill Perry

88 What We’re Reading

94 Film, TV, Video

95 On My IPad

96 Smart Talk…Bonnie St. John Overcoming Odds

100 Healthy Living Great Sex at Any Age Judy DiAntonio Redefining Aging P. 72

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On Our Cover Beauty Judy DiAntonio from Memphis discovered at 52 that she had what it took to make it in the modeling industry. Now this wife, mother of three boys, pharmacist, and all around nice girl next door is setting the high fashion world ablaze. Our editor sat down with Judy to talk aging, friendship, beauty and more. Get the look: start with E’LON Primer, Satin Perfect Finish Foundation, E’LON Crème Blush in Decoy and Lullaby, and E’LON Crème Lipstick in Red Alert, and Bring It Lumi-Shine Lip Gloss. Story: Yolanda Webb, Photo: Marshall Hart, Stylist: Julia Vang

BEAUTY / FASHION

Spring’s Hottest Trends include deep smoky eyes inspired by Twiggy P. 80

Face Off: The Face Guide We give good face. Making all the right moves for great skin.

50 Designer Altuzarra F/W 13 on the Runway 52 Duaba Serwa S/S 13 59 The Wedding March Finding My Perfect Dress 64

Judy DiAntonio Redefining Aging

Spring’s hottest trends include the retro era of the 60’s as well as old Hollywood glamour of red hot lips and smoky eyes. P. 80

Carolina Herrera F/W 13 76 From Zero to Sixty E’LON Remakes the Classics for spring 80 Marc Jacobs Sneak Peek Fall/Winter 97 Sneak Peek Ralph Lauren F/W 13 98 Face off with the Face Guide and the tips and techniques from our pro team to make the right moves this season for perfect skin and makeup. P. 50

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I first met our cover model Judy DiAntonio at a shoot I was doing for the magazine with another photographer. She walked in the room with a host of other models, other photographers and production crew members. My first thought was that she was one of the team members. Not because she’s not beautiful, but because she was carrying all of her own props, rolling her own garment rolling rack and had bags upon bags of stuff with her. This month you have a chance to find out why I was so impressed with this wife, mom and career woman, turned in demand model as we discuss her new ambitions and never giving up on your dreams on P. 72 Over the past few years another woman who I have had the pleasure of knowing has been making inroads into new territory. Judge Tracie Marie Hunter is the first African-American female Judge in Hamilton County Ohio’s Juvenile Court. While this in and of itself is incredible in the year 2013, the fact that Judge Hunter has had to sue Hamilton County to even occupy the seat she won by election, makes this woman’s history even more compelling for our daughters and granddaughters. Read Judge Hunter’s story and interview written by Dr. Adonica Jones-Parks beginning on P 37. As we turn to the hero’s who make up Women’s History Month we also turn to Bonnie St. John’s story. She has been named as one of the top five most inspiring

Sitting in the wardrobe and makeup room, Judy and I talk about the power of women as she pursues her new second career. Photo Credit Greg Lopez

The Power Of A Woman women in America. Becoming the first African-American to win medals in Winter Paralympics competition as a ski racer, her message of falling down and getting up—in life, at an Olympic ski race, or in business—has been sought after by CEOs, recognized in the White House, celebrated on a Starbucks Cup and honored with a doctoral degree for her lifetime commitment to motivating people. Read Bonnie’s story on P. 100 as a part of our Smart Talk Connected Conversation series. This issue isn’t entirely dedicated to Women’s History. Yet, we are making history as we go in search of the Perfect Wedding Dress. Read Tanya Nelson’s planned strategy at finding the perfect wedding dress on P.64 And, head down the Mississippi Delta with film producer, Greg Livingston as he brings to life the legendary story and film of Blues Man, Bill Perry on P.88 So sit back grab that cup of coffee and enjoy this issue with us.

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Dr. Adonica Jones- Parks, educator and writer says this story about Judge Tracie Hunter both inspired her and made her angry. “It’s taught me about perseverance in a way I never knew.”

They’ll reveal what they’ve learned along the journey to create the life they have always dreamed of.

Tanya Nelson went in search of the perfect wedding dress but was overwhelmed and amazed by the choices. Calling off her wedding until she could find the perfect dress she devised a plan to help her sort through it all.

“Bill “Howl-N- Madd” Perry is without a doubt, the quintessential Mississippi blues man”, says film producer Greg Livingston. His story pays tribute and tells the history of an extraordinarily humble man. “He’s the guy who taught me my first chords on a guitar. Simply put, he’s a blues man.”

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