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TABLE OF CONTENTS WATER, NOIR JEWELRY MEETS FASHION-BEAUTY LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

PAGE 4 QUICKSAND A MUSE IN THE NIGHT SAND

PAGE 10 FAShair NICOLE LAH TALKS WITH CELEBRITY HAIR SAGE KIM KIMBLE ABOUT WINTER HAIR CARE

PAGE 17 THE GARDEN OF C TWO DREAMERS’S UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY IN THE PARK

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FEMME IN THE PARK BON FEMME VIA CONTEMPORARY COUTURE

PAGE 28 URBAN BELLE WHERE URBAN CHIC AND HIGH FASHION MEET

PAGE 34 FASmusic RISING POP STAR MARGO TALKS ABOUT PRINCE, QUINCY JONES & REVEALS HER BIGGEST INSPIRATION

PAGE 40 WHAT’S THE 411? (WHERE TO SHOP) PAGE 41

FASlife FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR NICOLE LAH A S S I S TA N T E D I T O R SHARON L. DENNIS C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R NICOLE LAH ART ART DIRECTOR: NICOLE LAH FASHION EXECUTIVE FASHION EDITOR: NICOLE LAH BEAUTY EXECUTIVE BEAUTY EDITOR: NICOLE LAH IMAGING DIGITAL IMAGE SPECIALIST: NICOLE LAH CONTRIBUTORS MICHAEL YATES, GRAHAM DUNN, WARREN SEREN, VICTOR ACEVEDO PHOTO PHOTO DIRECTOR: NICOLE LAH WEB WEB PRODUCER: NICOLE LAH FOR FASmedia/SHARPPE PURPLE ARTICLES MANAGING EDITOR: NICOLE LAH FOUNDER NICOLE LAH STYLE STYLE EDITOR: NICOLE LAH SUBSCRIPTIONS ONE YEAR FOR $25.00 (4 ISSUES QUARTERLY) IN THE UNITED STATES AND POSSESSIONS; $35.00 FOR CANADA AND $70 FOR ALL OTHER DESTINATIONS. ADDRESS SUBSCRIPTION ORDERS AND INQUIRIES: P.O. BOX 4392, CULVER CITY, CA 90231-4392 FASlife MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY FASmedia, LLC. REPRODUCTION WITHOUT PERMISSION IS PROHIBITED.

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water, noir PHOTOS NICOLE LAH HAIR JASMINE LEE ASHCRAFT MAKEUP NICOLE J EVANS STYLING & ART DIRECTION NICOLE LAH (CLOTHING & ACCESSORY INFO ON PAGE 41)

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photos nicole lah hair & makeup roxy davis styling nillie de grakovac art direction nicole lah

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velvet dress tadashi necklace jolee jewelry bracelets jolee jewelry shoes (not pictured) jessica simpson

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lace dress michi necklaces jolee jewelry bracelets jolee jewelry shoes jessica simpson

sheer jumper forever 21 skirt gilar necklace jolee jewelry bracelets jolee jewelry shoes carlos santana

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FAShair Nicole Lah spoke with hair sage Kim Kimble for tips to maintain healthy hair for any season. Kimble’s clientele includes stars such as Beyoncé, Shakira, Kerry Washington and Vanessa Williams, to name a few. The celebrity stylist reveals the must-have products that no woman should be without.

SO, WHAT COMPELLED YOU TO BECOME A HAIR STYLIST? WERE YOU IN STARBUCKS AND HAD AN EPIPHANY? Well, I started working as an assistant in the salon where my mother and grandmother worked at a young age and am a third generation hairstylist. Initially, I wanted to be a fashion designer and thought I would do hair to work my way through fashion school, but when I was in beauty school working on a client, I could see the transformation from drab to fab, and when I realized that I could change the way people see themselves, I was hooked. I was also very inspired going to the hair shows and seeing the incredible looks that the stylists created.

WHAT IS A HUGE ‘NO-NO’ THAT EVERY HAIR STYLIST SHOULD KNOW NOT TO PERFORM ON CLIENTS AND WHY? Never apply too many chemicals to the hair in one day, and never do color on a first time client without a patch test or a strand test. You can cause extreme damage to their hair.

WHAT’S A GOOD HAIR TIP SPECIFICALLY FOR FALL/WINTER THAT APPLIES TO ALL HAIR TYPES AND ETHNICITIES. No matter what the season, you can keep your hair healthy and shiny with regular conditioning treatments. Hot oil treatments and deep conditioners or conditioning masks (such as Kimble Hair Care Systems Honey and Oatmeal Moisturizing Treatment) are great for keeping the hair moisturized.

HOW DO YOU CARE FOR YOUR HAIR? WHAT’S A MUST-HAVE PRODUCT? When I’m wearing extensions, I use Kimble Hair Care Systems Untangle Shampoo and Conditioner to keep my hair untangled. I use Kimble Hair Care Systems Scalp Treatment to keep my scalp from itching. I also sleep wearing a silk bonnet each night to protect my hair.

INTERVIEW NICOLE LAH PHOTO MATTHEW ANDERSON

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THE garden of

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PHOTOS BY GRAHAM DUNN / HAIR BY NICOLE LAH / MAKEUP BY LEISHA MCCORD / STYLING & ART DIRECTION BY NICOLE LAH /

ON MICHELLE (LEFT) DRESS BY KAO PAO SHU / SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS ON KALEY (RIGHT) DENIM JACKET BY DENEISH / BLACK & WHITE PANTS BY KAO PAO SHU / SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS

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ON KALEY (LEFT) BLACK BLAZER BY DENEISH / CITY TEE BY DENEISH / SHORTS BY MISS FIT / “TRYBLE” CHOKER BY F7 BY FAS JEWELRY / JEWELED SANDALS BY TWO LIPS ON MICHELLE (RIGHT) WHITE BLAZER BY BCX / LONG SLEEVED TEE BY DENEISH / SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS

SILK JUMPER WORN AS BLOUSE BY DENEISH / TROUSERS BY KAO PAO SHU SLING PURSE BY KAO PAO SHU / SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS

DRESS BY KAO PAO SHU / “STANZA” SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS NEWSBOY CAP IS STYLIST’S OWN

ON MICHELLE (LEFT) SATIN BLACK TUXEDO DRESS BY TONY BOWLS / WHITE SATIN PURSE WITH PATENT LEATHER ACCENTS

BY BEIJO / SHOES BY TWO LIPS ON KALEY (RIGHT) SHEER DRESS BY DENEISH / SLUGGER PURSE BY HEMPTRESS / SHOES BY VELVET ANGELS

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femme IN THE PARK PHOTOS BY MICHAEL YATES STYLING BY NICOLE LAH MAKEUP BY CHRISTINA "MAQEUP" CHEN HAIR BY NICOLE LAH

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DRESS BY: KAO PAO SHU HEELS (NOT PICTURED) BY: VELVET ANGELS

DRESS IS MODEL'S OWN TOTE BAG BY: KAO PAO SHU HEELS (NOT PICTURED) BY: VELVET ANGELS

SHRUG WORN AS TUBE TOP BY: KAO PAO SHU TROUSERS BY: KAO PAO SHU CLUTCH BY: KAO PAO SHU

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(previous page) Dress by Natalia Romano Shoes Velvet Angels

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Camel cuffed jumpsuit by Natalia Romano Belt Stylists own Shoes Velvet Angels

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Chiffon Panel Tank by Natalia Romano Skirt BCBG Shoes (not pictured) Velvet Angels

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MARGO!

WHO’S THAT GIRL?

INTERVIEW Victor Acevedo ARTICLE Nicole Lah PHOTO Nicole Lah

WHEN GOING TO SEE CANADIAN-BRED POP/ELECTRO SINGER MARGO PERFORM live, to say that you’re in for a treat is an understatement. As she performs at the Green Door in Hollywood on a chilly night, hues of blue, pink and red light up the stage like aerial votives. The funky songstress stands tall at about 5’10. With a cool downward stroke, she strums her guitar along with her band and begins the introduction to her set. Just behind Margo are TV monitors displaying a montage of her music videos, art work and other creative imagery. “The images go with the music,” she reveals. The goal is to evoke a mood with the imagery as well as with the song. She performs, “Cold As Ice,” “Picture Frame,” and “I Call the Shots” with electrifying energy and charisma.

After her set, I sit down with Margo in the VIP section, and our i n te r v i e w begins. Now that she’s right in front of me, I get a better visual of I WANT PEOPLE TO LEAVE MY SET SAYING, the detail of the buttons on her denim jacket and notice that she has not one, but multiple streaks in shades of the rainbow in her hair. We begin talk- ‘WHOA, THAT WAS A GOOD *$!@ING SHOW!’ ing about art and transition into music. Margo’s eclectic musical style is as unique as her taste in art. “For me, I love great art!” she exclaims. “Michelle Bassia [for instance] is amazing! I love him just because he was NY (New York) when NY was cool, and it was fly and he had the cool paintings. He’s not just a Black artist. You wouldn’t go, ‘He was a dope Black artist,’ you’d look at him and say, ‘He was a dope artist!’ Just seeing how hard he worked... That’s what I love about him.” Margo’s great love for art explains her passion for music.

Margo’s daily routine includes listening to D’Angelo in the morning, practicing her guitar, and recording. “I love D’Angelo for a run. Not necessarily for how I look – that’s secondary – but I’m never out of breath when I’m on stage. I love the early morning because there’s so much potential for a day.” She practices guitar for four hours each day. In her spare time, she heads to the studio to record. Margo describes her music as a mix between a live show and a ‘radio friendly’ record. “It’s popular,” she explains. “It sounds like a good live show but can still be on the radio.” She wants her fans to leave her show feeling amped, like they got their money’s worth. “I want them to be able to hear what I’m saying, and when they leave say, “Whoa, that was a good f***ing show!”

She writes most of her own material, and collaborates with her longtime partner, Nikko Smith on songs as well. “When I have a vision and an idea of a song, my band knows how to put it all together. I write the majority of my material, but sometimes my partner Nikko writes for me. Actually, he’s a better writer than me. We’re a good match because he knows me. I call him my Quincy [Jones]. (Laughs) Michael Jackson wouldn’t have been Michael Jackson without Quincy. I’m sure James Brown didn’t know he was inspiring Michael Jackson,” she says with her head slightly tilted and a look of certainty.

The music/fashion rebel pegs Prince and Dale Bozzio as her inspiration. “I love Prince but I also wanna know, ‘Who inspired Prince?’ I love Gwen Stefani but I’ve always wanted to know who inspired her. So, when I look at the missing person not given credit in pop [music/culture], it’s Gale Bosio! She’s the original chick! Just like she inspired pop culture, I want to inspire people. My goal in life is for a young girl to come up to me one day and say, ‘I want to play guitar because of you! I want to write because of you!’ How can you inspire other people to wanna be great? I want to make history!” Margo exclaims as if she’s the leader of a peace rally. She continues, closing saying, “I want to be a part of popular culture.” With the drive, talent and flamboyant personality of yours Margo, we’re sure you will. S FASlife MAGAZINE FALL 2010 PAGE 40

WHAT’S THE 411?

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