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Welcome

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hen we began this journey to communicate the vision of Simplemente Magazine, we had a desire to ensure that we build a strong message to the community. We had a vision of touching the hearts and minds of our readers.

Our mission is simple. To allow our readers to experience diversity through content that celebrates a multitude of cultures.

We truly understand that a designer is blessed with the opportunity to express their emotions through their art. That beauty is not defined by just the outside appearance. Rather, it runs deep to the heart. However, desire above all things that every reader is inspired to live the best life possible and that they are encouraged to share their experiences with the world.

Why are we so committed to this cause? The answer is simple “To make a difference!�

Simplemente Magazine and Simplemente Modeling Group work closely to have an impact on the community that we serve. Through our platforms we are reaching out to inner city youth and changing lives. We want to make sure they are reaching their full potential and attacking their dreams with skill and precision. We want to educate and develop the community and give them a positive outlook on life and bringing joy to their faces so they can bring joy to the lives others.

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Go Golden To Celebrate

Germany’s Victory To celebrate the sound of winning and to congratulate Germany, Beats

by Dr. Dre have created the ultimate prize to go with the ultimate sporting victory: a set of 24 (for the 23 man squad and manager), 24 carat gold dipped Beats Pro's, which will be gifted to the German team.

To commemorate the win, Beats have commissioned fashion photographer Rankin to create a celebratory salute to the victory starring the Gold Beats Pro headphones and Naomi Campbell, titled 'Golden'. The new work sees Naomi as the World Cup trophy adorned in gold high fashion and sporting the Gold Beats Pros.

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Beats Pros are the gold standard of headphones used by musicians in the studio, designed to deliver the same level of emotion and power the artist intended when they recorded. Now adopted by top athletes from a variety of sports across the world to get them in the zone, these Special 24c Gold Pro Headphones are the perfect prize for an amazing sporting achievement.

Speaking about the shoot, Naomi Campbell commented: "Working on the 'Golden' project with Beats by Dr. Dre was so much fun.

The shoot was loud and energetic‌I even got to practice my football skills!

This was the first time I've had the chance to work with the legendary

Rankin, so it was a dream shoot.

The 'Golden' project is the perfect way to celebrate the German victory and I'm glad to be a part of this campaign."

Speaking on the Beats by Dr. Dre commission, Rankin commented: "Beats by Dr.Dre are mixing their link to sport with one of today's most recognisable fashion icons.

Naomi, one of the most wellknown supermodels in the world, is a great partnership - it's her attitude I really love, it's the perfect pairing."

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Siempre Guapa Crochet Shorts One of the hottest trends for 2012 was crochet shorts and not surprisingly the trend has carried over.

What is so great about crochet shorts?

Mati Sarmiento was born in Mexico and raised in the United States. She is currently living abroad in Barcelona, Spain. It is here that while on leave from her career as a University Professor she created Siempre Guapa in March of 2014. This was her way of sharing with other women from across the world her passion for travel, photography and her views on fashion for curvy women such as herself. She continually promotes positive body image and her goals for future collaboration projects with brands is to attempt to bring them closer to the everyday

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In my opinion there are two great things about these type of shorts. They are super comfortable and very versatile.

If I had to label my fashion spending preferences then it would be that I am a “minimalist.� I like to purchase few wardrobe pieces, the ones I do buy are pieces that have to be versatile and can be used in many different combinations throughout the year.

These shorts are an excellent example of a wardrobe piece that I would invest my money in. They are not only very casual which makes them easy to dress up but, they are also easy to style with warmer pieces in my wardrobe and be able to use them during the fall and winter months.

Here are three different styling ideas for crochet shorts.

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Lisa Opie More Than A Model 14 Simplemente Magazine/ August 2014

More Than A Model

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e had the delightful opportunity to attend Miami Fashion Week a few months ago. During one of the final nights of the event we ran into the ladies of the fashion blog “LadyCode.” As we began to get to know more about this group of fashionistas, Lisa began to stand out as a leader.

The more we began to learn about Lisa it became evident that we must share her story.

During all four years of my time at VCU, I held leadership positions. In 2009, I ran a successful campaign for Vice President of my Hall Council in my residential building. That semester, I also ran for Senator in the VCU Student Government Association.

As an SGA Senator, I served as Chair of the Student Dining Services Subcommittee, Applicant Liaison and Treasurer of the SGA Appointments Committee, and a member of the Student Life committee. I was then appointed to be an Executive Aide of the VCU Student Government Association during my senior year.

Simplemente Magazine: Lisa, where did all begin? Tell us about yourself and what drives you to live life to the As a junior, I was selected to participate in the prestigious Capital Semester Program where I interned for Senator fullest.

Frank Wagner and Delegate Christopher Peace. During Although I was born in Denver, Colorado, I do not that time, I also founded my own organization, the know what to say when people ask me where I am from. Japanese Student Association. I was also a founding I was blessed to be born into a bilingual, multicultural member of Zeta Tau Alpha’s Lambda Eta chapter and family. My mother is Japanese and my father is from served as the fraternity’s first appointed Director of Texas, therefore I am fluent in English and Japanese. I Academics. was home schooled and given the opportunity to travel across the country and internationally while completing my elementary education. I have traveled to 48 of the 50 states (I have yet to visit Alaska and Maine), traveled to 28 countries, and I have lived in Colorado, California, Illinois, Virginia, Texas, Delaware, and North Dakota, as well as Japan, Barbados, and Spain.

Simplemente Magazine: Getting to know you, we learned that you are very passionate about life and giving back. In what ways have you involved yourself in influencing culture?

POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT Having been homeschooled as a young student, I was raised to be an independent thinker. I became passionate EDUCATION & SCHOLASTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS about politics at a young age. Although I was not old I was homeschooled for elementary school, attended a enough to vote, I learned the process of federal elections private Christian school for middle school and attended and was interested in learning more. public schools for high school.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Virginia As a freshman in college originally majoring in Art, I Commonwealth University where I earned my Bachelor became more and more involved in politics. I earned of Arts in political science with a minor in history. two scholarships to attend seminars at the Leadership During my undergraduate studies I spent a semester Institute in Washington DC. After spending my spring abroad at the University of Barcelona studying the break volunteering for the successful campaign of politics of the European Union, and another semester Senator Rand Paul in 2010, I was given the opportunity at the University of the West Indies where I studied to be a delegate to the Southern Republican Leadership Convention in 2010 where I met Michael Steele, Mike Caribbean perspectives of the African Diaspora.

Pence, and Ron Paul.

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are made from adversity and “Champions everything truly happens for a reason. I

am so thankful for the challenges that I faced in the past, because I would not be who I am today without them.

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Lisa Opie More Than A Model Although most of my involvement may seem to be with the Republican party, I do not claim to be associated with any political party. Each party has its errors. I enjoy studying politics and I approach it with an open mind.

VIZCAYA SWIMWEAR In spring of 2012, I stumbled into my career. I have been modeling since the age of 14 and decided to use my network that I had established in the fashion industry to incorporate a swimwear line. I named my line Vizcaya Swimwear after the street that I lived on in Barcelona, Carrer De Vizcaya.

PAGEANTRY Throughout middle school and high school, I was bullied by my peers for the way that I looked and acted. I was able to overcome my struggle with bullying With the help and support of my network and friends in through pageantry. the industry, I have been able to show my designs on the runways of New York, Atlanta, Richmond, and Miami.

Being a contestant in a pageant required me to be Although my original plan was to become a foreign healthy, fit, confident, and philanthropic. consulate or earn my Juris Doctor, I am very pleased with I have held the titles of Miss Teen Williamsburg, Miss the way things have turned out for my business.

American Samoa, Miss North Dakota, Miss Virgin Islands, Miss Florida Nationwide, and I am currently In 2014, Vizcaya Swimwear became the official swimwear Miss Nationwide 2014. I placed in the top 8 at Miss sponsor of the Miss United States Organization.

Virginia United States, top 5 at Miss United States 2012, and top 15 at Miss United States 2013. I believe that Simplemente Magazine: We always love sharing the pageants are not about winning that sash and crown, thoughts and passions of those with whom we interview. but it is about who you become in the process.

Please share one inspiring thought for our readers.

Simplemente Magazine: It is never business as usual "A few years ago, I felt that nothing was going the way these days, tell us a little about your business ventures. I wanted them to for me. It seemed like nothing was working out. However, I learned that champions are made LADYCODE from adversity and everything truly happens for a reason.

The LadyCode was created by my best friend and I, with I am so thankful for the challenges that I faced in the past, the goal of promoting wellness. Passionate about putting because I would not be who I am today without them an end to bullying, we are working together to provide Lisa Opie. those who are bullied with the support and inspiration to live a healthy, fit, and confident lifestyle.

Lisa Opie, has become more than just a model, more than a pageant winner, more than a student. Lisa has become a brand and that is where it all begins and the limitless 26 Simplemente Magazine/ August 2014 possibilities come into focus.

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Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Closes Miami Fashion Week 2014 Resort Collections In High Fashion

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n May 18th, Miami Fashion Week 2014 Resort Collections wrapped up successfully after four days filled with spectacular runway shows highlighted by internationally renowned designers such as Custo Barcelona, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Andres Sarda, with their European take on luxury cruise and resort fashion, as well as special showcase collections by Maliparmi, Stella Jean, Yamamay and Indie Soul.

Miami Fashion Week's closing night kicked off with a Pret-a-Porter showcase with leading designers, including Paulo Silva, known for his provocative aesthetic; Matias Hernan which mixes classical design with futuristic edginess; and Anna Mora, Barcelona designer that is known for utilizing premium ultraluxury textiles in every garment. The show was followed by renowned American designer, Sherri Hill, who highlighted her latest contemporary evening wear collection that have been a sensation amongst celebrities and VIPs alike, and worn at premier red carpet events around the world.

Ending on a playful and colorful note, the sold out fashion show concluded with none other than Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, internationally renowned Spanish designer, where she lit up the runway with her vibrant and colorful designs that have been recognized and celebrated worldwide as works of art.

To celebrate the great success of a tremendous fashion week, celebrities, designers and VIPs resumed the fashion soiree festivities at the Surfcomber Hotel in Miami Beach for the official Miami Fashion Week 2014 Resort Collections closing party.

"I'm thankful to my business partners: Aaron Perry, Secundino Velasco, Ruben Llavona and our CEO Alvaro Garnica; plus all of the incredibly hard working production staff. During my 16 years of producing Miami Fashion Week there have been many highlights, but never have the results been as spectacular as what we all witnessed this week," said Beth Sobol, Founder and President of Miami Fashion Week. "Thanks to the dedication to excellence and hard work of my partners and our production team, every aspect of this event was executed to perfection. With a sold out event filled with buyers, celebrities and press from around the world, and the introduction of live streaming of the fashion shows, Miami Fashion Week has continued its ascension to a global brand. Stay tuned for more exciting news on the continued expansion of Miami Fashion Week."

From May 15th to 18th, style enthusiasts and international jetsetters experienced the original, fresh concept of Miami Fashion Week 2014 Resort Collections that combined the most exciting fashion shows with special shopping opportunities at the Fashion Collective Pop-up Boutique Showcase, along with VIP social events and afterglow parties at some of the trendiest hotspots in Miami –one of the world's most exuberant lifestyle destinations and fashion hub that bridges Latin America with the United States and Europe.

For more information about Miami Fashion Week, pictures and video of the show, please visit:www. miamifashionweek.com.

Join the conversation @miamifashionwk, use hashtags: #MIAFW2014, #MIAFW About Miami Fashion Week: Miami Fashion Week brings the world's trendiest and emerging designers to the forefront of the American market. This year will mark the introduction of the first international platform for cruise/resort and pre-spring designer collections. Known across the globe as the largest International and Latin American fashion event, Miami Fashion Week celebrates fashion, beauty and lifestyle, and features a unique crossover of international cultures from designers, entertainers and celebrities from around the world. Miami Fashion Week is organized with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners and the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.

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Miami Fashion Week 2014 Crowns Lisu Vega Winner of Design Competition

Eastern Air Lines new flight attendant uniforms have been chosen.

During Miami Fashion Week 2014 Resort Collections' first day of fashion shows, Venezuelan fashion designer Lisu Vega was named the winner of the Eastern Air Lines flight attendant uniform design competition.

With a sold out crowd as a witness and as part of Eastern Air Lines' sponsorship, Miami Fashion Week 2014 hosted a special runway show as part of their design competition where top Miami-based fashion designers competed to design the company's new flight attendant uniforms. The showcase concluded magically with the emotional announcement of Lisu Vega as the new official Eastern Air Lines designer due to her visionary and stylish designs.

"This is a dream come true for me. When I was a little girl I dreamed of being a flight attendant, so merging the world of design and aviation has been magical for me," said Lisu Vega. "Winning this competition proves that the sky is the limit and Miami Fashion Week is my witness."

Lisu Vega's award package includes a cash prize, the title of official designer of Eastern Air Lines for a period of 3 years, a contract with EAL to design their ground crew uniforms, free airline tickets to any EAL destination, inclusion in the CBS documentary of EAL's re-launch, designer's signature collections to be featured in the EAL retail store at the Miami International Airport for the duration of the agreement, and many more prestigious opportunities.

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Malicious Damage That Harm Many Helenyi Santiago

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t is unbelievable how much things society use every day can harm us negatively. In the article “How Social Media Can Hurt Your Career” by Rachel Zupek the article displays the most common ways a person’s career can be harm by social media and the author used several examples to explain the situation. At the beginning of the article states how much social media has grown to the point that is the last branding strategy. People use it as a networking technique, job seeking tool and recruitment vehicle, but it has also become the latest way for people to get job offers rescinded, reprimanded at work and fired.

The first example by the author is how a person’s tweet totally changed the opportunity of obtaining a job offer. The person shared on twitter without thinking twice how Cisco offered it a job and the person expressed how much they will hate the job, but it did not matter because they will receive a “fatty paycheck”.

A Cisco current employee commented the tweet posted; and said that they will like to know who the hiring manager was, and inform them the person’s desires towards the job. Similarly, the author shared another terrible tweet and suggested people should be aware of what they post because it can damage those more than what it will benefit them.

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Another example the author shared, was when Paul Wilson posted on a social networking and micro-blogging site “Top 10 Tweets to Get You Fired.” In there it displayed tweets relating to hating a job, judging the job surroundings and environment, bad spelling and profanity post, and inappropriate actions on the job which can lead to get fired. The author explained three basic rules to always keep in mind; never announce interviews raises or new jobs, do not badmouth your current or previous employed, and do not mention your job search if you are still employed.

I strongly agree with the article and social media does harm society more than what will beneficiates. Twitter Facebook and Instagram are social networks use by many anywhere and at any time and most of the time they do not even realize the stuff they post, can affect their current or future job. In fact, more than half of my followers on Instagram post stuff that now it might not affect them now but in the future it will such as: profanity, sex, alcohol and drugs images. I understand if you like to do these things, but was the reason for you to post it and let the world know about your personal life. I do not judge anyone but I believe that is something should be keep just for you, due to reason that it will affect you later on if you decide to take a step into the professional world.

It is important to realize, that as a society we always tend to base our actions and decisions in stereotypes. The first places we stereotype are in social networks by inappropriate post we find. Therefore, future business owners, journalist, psychologist and even teachers should be aware of what they post in social networks. What would be the first thing will come to a person’s mind if they see their teacher in a picture posted in Facebook smoking marijuana? In my case will be this person is not capable to advise me or tell what or what not do. In simple words, we should be aware of what we expose or let others expose about our life because sometimes it can change the perception others have about us in a negative way that they can lose respect.

Additionally, “Tell me who your friends are and I tell you who you are” is an idiom commonly use in the Dominican Republic and more Hispanics country. Actually, my mom use it all the time and she tells me be aware of who I hang around with because I will be judge by the same wrong stuff they do even though I am not doing it with them. For example, if the friends I am surrounded by use drugs and kill people, but I do not do this stuff with them. Since they are my friends I will be judge and consider part of doing the wrong actions as well. We not only in the good moments but in the bad ones to, if I am capable to be with them when they having fun I should be capable to take the blame of using drugs like they do. For this reason, we should be

aware of who we are surrounded by and learn to pick friends with positive desires.

Another key point is that simple things like having an argument with someone where profanity is used can affect you later on. I have never got into a situation like this, but I know people that have. You can comment a picture on Facebook that says “Who is better Batman or Superman”. You said Superman is better, and an individual you do not even know commented that you are an unscrupulous bastard that does not know about quality.

These are really strong words capable of overriding anger which can lead to the use of profanity as a way to defend you.

The individual that commented is an ignorant person who does not respect other opinion, and the right decision to make is ignoring the post. Therefore, we should be more aware of our reactions to problems in social network, but also be aware of what we reply, post, and say in social networks because that could be the turn down for a life time opportunity.

To finalize, always be aware of what you do today because it can affect you tomorrow. Dr. Steve Maraboli once said “If you hang out with chickens, you’re going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you’re going to fly.”

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Meet

Jesse Wall

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eet Jesse Wall an Ohio-bred and Miami based model, skateboarder, singer and all around rebel chick, Jesse is definitely one to watch. Her rock and roll kind of style and her down to earth attitude makes her a Miami favorite. You have most likely seen her slinging cocktails like a champion behind some of the best watering holes in town, including Rec Room at the Gale Hotel, and Bardot in the very artsy Wynwood area.

Jesse was recently featured in Haute Living and Ocean Drive. However over the years, Jesse has walked the runway for designers such as Giovanni, Ed Hardy, Smet, and Christial Audigier. In addition Jesse has also appeared on television shows including America's Next Top Model Cycle 5, Sunset Tan, and Super Swank on the Travel Channel, and Maxim magazine to name a few.

She is an avid yogi and is currently working towards becoming certified in Bikram. She also plans to design and develop her own yoga wear line.

Keep yours eyes peeled because there is much more of Jesse to come!!! www.simplementemag.com 39

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Fashion Ablaze Meet Kathy Blaze Jefferson founder of Blazing Curves Models

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Fashion Ablaze

What is the buzz about Blazing Curves?

We are delighted to share this opportunity to extend our community by showcasing and providing a platform to all curvy men/women to open up and express their love for fashion by attending the only Plus Sizes event in the Phoenix area that is dedicated to the fuller figured woman. We were created to satisfy the Phoenix demand of plus-size fashion, whist allowing plus-size designers and retailers the chance to be seen by new buyers and interact with their consumers.

Kathy

Blaze Jefferson an Arizona native, C0founder and producer of Fashion Art and Beauty Weekend and is the CEO of Blazing Curves productions . A tenacious woman, actress, plus size model and Entrepreneur. She started her career by modeling and while modeling she became immersed into the world of acting. Her career has brought her enjoyment of modeling on many runways for designers and producing her own shows. She has also appeared in several Independent feature film and theatre work. Her goal is to give other Curvy, Full-figured entertainers a platform to showcase their talent. The aim is to provide training, development and promoting Fashion, Beauty and Art related events. Kathy has been a supporter of the plus industry since she caught the modeling bug herself.

Besides business she wears many hats: A daughter, sister and mother and guardian for others.

In 2013 she started working with Terry Hudson on the production of Model Wars. In 2014 became partners with Mr. Hudson to produce Model Wars 2014, Inferno Hair Show, the newest project The Battle of the Brushes Competition and Blazing Curves Fashion Show in Phoenix Arizona for the event FAB Weekend.

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We are dedicated to Plus-Size fashion, image consulting, confident building, training and promoting. We aim to enhance, educate, empower and support the plus-size entertainment industry by connecting the dots between the retailers, designers and consumers, filmmakers, actors, models, performers and your everyday fullfigured consumers..

Speak about your drive or mission: One of my goals is to change the fabric of the fashion community will. In the past, iIn order to get modeling gigs I had to go to work in California. There are plus size models working in LA, New York, Chicago. Its happening, but Arizona is behind on the times and I play to be at the forefront of the movement.

Kathy, start from the beginning...

I actually started modeling in high school and I loved the way it made me feel. I was a shy girl when I was younger. Very shy. I was the person who wanted to try out for the cheerleading team and before the tryouts I knew everything. The splits, the dance moves, all of it!

And the moment came, and I froze. And then I realized eventually that I didn't want to miss out on anything else. So I challenged myself and got on the runway when I had the opportunity and I loved it. So I just kept looking for casting calls and saying I'm trying out for this, and after that destiny was made because I started traveling

Fashion Ablaze and modeling. I was the only full figured model at many What is a bit of advice you could offer to competitions and I was being recognized as a plus size models or actors to up their game? model who was in the game. And now I've started my business which is Blazing Curves where I work with As a model or an actor you are going to wear clothing or models and actors, building their image and confidence. be in scenes that you may think are very unflattering for Because if you don't buy it no one else will. you. However, it is up to you to bring out the best in that unflattering design with your confidence and the way What is a bit of advice you could offer to you engage the audience. Bring yourself out through that character and forget about that unflattering design. models or actors to up their game?

As a model or an actor you are going to wear clothing or Give us a fun runway moment: be in scenes that you may think are very unflattering for you. However, it is up to you to bring out the best in that There was a show I did in California, I look back at those pictures and I'm like, what the hell am I doing?

Speak about your drive or mission: Did I have a Diana Ross moment or something? I would never do that on a runway! Throw my arms up in the air, One of my goals is to change the fabric of the fashion oh my! I don't even remember doing it, but when you're community will. In the past, iIn order to get modeling doing it you really get into it. gigs I had to go to work in California. There are plus size models working in LA, New York, Chicago. Its happening, but Arizona is behind on the times and I play to be How do you stay the course? at the forefront of the movement.

Patience. Patience is key. It doesn't happen overnight.

Kathy, start from the beginning...

I actually started modeling in high school and I loved the way it made me feel. I was a shy girl when I was younger. Very shy. I was the person who wanted to try out for the cheerleading team and before the tryouts I knew everything. The splits, the dance moves, all of it!

And the moment came, and I froze. And then I realized eventually that I didn't want to miss out on anything else. So I challenged myself and got on the runway when I had the opportunity and I loved it. So I just kept looking for casting calls and saying I'm trying out for this, and after that destiny was made because I started traveling and modeling. I was the only full figured model at many competitions and I was being recognized as a plus size model who was in the game. And now I've started my business which is Blazing Curves where I work with models and actors, building their image and confidence. Because if you don't buy it no one else will.

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Name one highlight of your career: Being recognized. Being awarded. Being honored for being who you are. That's a highlight.

How did you create your Blaze persona?

It happened on the spot. I was asked to describe myself in one word and it just came to me, Blaze. I went on to explain it as to how I was blazing trails, but it stuck.

They started calling me Blaze.

Advice for the universe: Love yourself. Be you. Strive to inspire those that have inspired you.

What Is Fashion Art & Beauty Weekend

coordinate the four themed event to go along with a beautiful atmosphere with special performances, FAB Weekend is a professional competition presented entertainers, vendors and prizes for attendees. Our Bifor the benefit of enhancement of your learning and Annual fashion art & beauty events will provide press understanding in the field of fashion art and beauty. This more information about the organization. A month event will feature the top fashion designers, hair stylist before the event we will have a meet and greet night and make-up artists from Phoenix and surrounding with the fashion designers hair stylists make up artists areas which will showcase and compete in the areas of and models in the competition and industry. Each hair, make-up and fashion for cash and other prizes. year we partner with a local non-profit to instill in our With our diverse battle and showcase this show will community the essence and importance of giving local. showcase the most innovative fashion designers Fab Weekend Fundraiser will benefit a local charity. highlighting some amazing designs, hair stylist creating unique hair styles and make up styles worn by trendy “It is our goal to produce a unique and exciting event fashionistas from every background, body shape & size in Phoenix that will merge a diverse audience and add for this amazing themed battle. to the participation of all attendees, sponsors, and contestants to support a great cause, This is what makes The evening of the FAB Weekend and all the presentation F.A.B Weekend stand apart�. FAB Weekend is open to will be judged by local celebrity judges and hosted by the general public. Tickets are on sale right now a celebrity guest. Adding to the battle, a wide array of vendors will be present giving attendees a chance to Terrance Hudson, Kathy Blaze Jefferson shop and network with different businesses in the areas Founders and Producers Of Fashion Art & Beauty of fashion, accessories, and styling. A Very Special Weekend Event will keep the event energetic and professionally www.fabweekend.com

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