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Letter from the Editor
Marcus Fizer Photographer/Publisher F-Style Chicago Magazine
I said this once before, in this industry I have seen soooo much and nothing really surprises me any more but its always crazy how people act and react to things. If we as a industry can refocus our thoughts and energy into actually truly building we have enough talent in this city to have everyone come to us and work on OUR PROJECTS but this hate and mis communication, this chasing after the shinny fools gold of the industry clouds the visions and hearts of the chosen to really manifest greatness and connect with other to build. That is some strong fools gold and its crazy when people get all they want, work hard for it, they get depressed for then they discover its not what it was believed to be then they seek to reconnect with those they stepped on smh lets all do better and seek a greater cause and have them make movies on us as we collectively stop putting $400 to $500 into hair and use that to invest in family and community, stop buying the dub sac for a high moment and give that to a mother or father to help feed the children and teach them a better way to make money. Lets stop turning it up at the club for hours and use that time to have community town hall meeting to stop the governor and mayor from destroying our city.
Hadiya Pendleton Foundation info http://www.hadiyasfoundation.org/ Toll-free 855-4hadiya (855-442-3492)
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Lets build our own movie studios and production companies and use our skills and talent to put out our own stories for our children to watch us. Maybe just maybe that would help the haters to stop hating and join in on the movement and start congratulating and encouraging for they now see that when we all create and do things its for the whole community and not just one selfish individual trying to brag about what he or she is doing and watch them eat and floss.
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FITNESS
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ABOUT THE
BARNES
In our quest to show more
power couples that can be a model for the Urbane community we had to make sure we get the opportunity to introduce you our readers this couple . The BARNES, they are a beautiful husband and wife team and entrepreneurs who together took thier health and business goals to the next level together. F-Style is honored to feature them in our current issue so lets find out more on this greatness came to be.
How do you guys deal with gym flirts as a couple?
We usually do not have too many issues with gym flirts because we are focused on our workouts and each other.
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FITNESS What got you started in the health industry? We decided that we needed to change our lives and stop putting a limit on what we could accomplish physically. My husband and I travel frequently(he is a Travel Agent) and we would visit so many beautiful islands and take so many pictures and look at those pictures and think “I wish we were more fit.” So instead of just wishing we decided to do something about it. How long have you been training We had our first consultation with our trainer on 1/12/2015 and we began training the next day on 1/13/3015. What type of music do you listen to , to keep you motivated during your work out sessions? Syn & Tone- I listen to a wide variety anything from R & B to Hip Hop to Blues, Rap, Pop and Rock. Since you been training what is some of the important things you found out about food and nutrients that make a difference in staying fit. One of the most important things we have learned so far is the purpose of eating certain foods, for example Egg Whites and lean meats like Chicken Breasts and Turkey are great sources of protein that your body uses to feed your muscles. Prior to beginning our journey we would hear that we should eat certain foods but we never knew the science as to why. Now that we are learning the science we know when to give our bodies certain foods. When it comes to your relationship and training what are some tips you can give for couples to keep it interesting and motivational to work out together? Being each other’s partner is crucial, we don’t mean we go to the gym together and go our separate ways, you really have to learn how to push your mate. There is an art to learning how to motivate some one. We have both had our days when we really just did not feel like working out, that’s when that push is necessary. Syn- I know that my husband is very competitive by nature and since we are competing in our very first competi10/F-STYLE CHICAGO
tion in November I have reminded him that one some one who will be on stage competing against him is working out while he was sitting down, that usually fires him right up. Tone- Syn is very into fashion and since she has made her goal size known to me I have taken the liberty of purchasing her quite a few outfits in her “goal” size, whenever she is feeling sluggish I just remind her of the dresses or shorts that are hanging in her closet. Do you have any favorite workout tips that you do at home with your spouse? Stretching is very important so at home we stretch together, it’s also a nice opportunity to get close to one another! As a couple how do you think with you two working out together has helped your relationship vs other relationships. Working out has helped our relationship tremendously!! This is something that we both LOVE and being able to do it together increases the amount of quality time we spend together. We have a total of 6 children and I’m sure a lot of married couples can agree that life gets hectic, and it’s not always easy to find time to spend with your spouse. This not only satisfies our need to spend time with each other but it’s also a stress relief. Even if we are slightly annoyed with one another a great workout session gets rid of tension! What are your future goals as a couple that trainers together? Any work out videos, etc? We are actually in the process of recording short
workouts that can be seen on our YouTube page: ToneandSyn. We currently own a Nail Boutique and it is our goal to open a Full Service Spa and we would love to incorporate Fitness into the Spa. How do you guys deal with gym flirts as a couple? We usually do not have too many issues with gym flirts because we are focused on our workouts and each other. Do you have any recommendations for a healthy fit lifestyle for new couples? Set small goals and focus on achieving those, results do not happen overnight so don’t compare your journey to some else’s. Be honest with your spouse and let him/her know how you are feeling. You have to be transparent with one another and keep the lines of communication open and remember that your spouse is here to help you! Remember 11/F-STYLE CHICAGO
REAL TALK MODELS OR PEEPS PREPARING FOR A PHOTOS
SOME TIPS THAT I THINK MAY HELP
TIPS FOR A SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL URBANE MODEL EXPERIENCE Many times photographers
in the Urbane Fashion Community do not really partner up on projects to much usually everyone will be doing their own projects, but one thing we all can agree on from all levels of experience with dealing with the newbies of the industry is that the code of ethics from both the photographer and model have to be understood to have a most pleasureable shooting experience. In our quest to find common ground and create serious real talk conversation with the help of the most talented photographer in the mid west. Mr. Danny Black has joined up to supple some gernal rule to help make the shooing experience for the less
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experience talent understand the basic expectations of seasoned photographers. If we all begin to get on the same page as a creative community we really can change the dynamics of the industry. One rule that was not mentioned that must be highlighted is that many young models always ask the photographer for ALL his or her RAW UNEDITED images. Any respecatable seasoned photographer will never agree with this for free or without a very very big budget. There are many copyright issues and also creative licence issues that most models do not think about whne making these request. Thank you Danny for your insight on this issue
1.Stop it with the fake long eyelashes in those shoots, 2. Stop having your hair cover your entire face, 3. Stop moving so much stick a pose wait for the flash or snap then move, 4. again practice practice practice your posing. it takes what 10mintes out your day to practice posing. 5. when you go on location. bring water, towels, a robe, or maybe a long cover. you never know if it’s going to be hot or cold. stop thinking I’m good i don’t need it. 6. you are a walking brand whenever you walk out that house you represent yourself as a model you never know who you may run into 7. In two years i ran into one model who had their comp cards on them when she met me and that was in Texas just recently. she was on it. Had a suitcase full of clothes in her trunk. she was ready for any shoot i could think of! 8. Know your light. if the main light is to the left why are you looking to the right. PLAY YOUR LIGHT! 9. Be ready the night before with everything you need! 10. Please stop posting those three look photos. if you’re not modeling someones line i don’t need to see three joints. just show me one hot one 11. Stop ranting on your page because if i see that i def don’t want to shoot with you because most likely you will rant about me in some way 12. stop burning bridges with photographer after photographers that are good people 13. BE ON TIME!!! if you are booked for 11am that means the shoot starts at 11am not get there at 11am. i know there are problems that occur which is understandable and I always know a woman will be late. however if you were shooting for vogue i guarantee you that you wouldn’t be late 14. MEN MODELS BUY A TAILORED SUIT TO MODEL IN AT LEAST ONE!!! 15. LADIES FIRST TIME SHOOTING WITH SOMEONE ASK CAN YOU BRING SOMEONE WITH YOU ‘NOT YOUR BOYFRIEND’ (i don’t mind but hey i’m different) 16. Feel free to join in the collaboration of the shoot because the team is what make the shoot hot! 17. I know a lot of you want to be signed by agency but ONCE YOU ARE SIGNED IT DOESN’T MEAN YOU STOP HUSTLING IT MEANS THE HUSTLE IS HARDER NOW. DO NOT DEPEND ON THAT AGENCY TO PUSH YOU THAT’S ON YOU. SHOW THEM YOU ARE STILL GRINDING SO THEY
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REAL TALK
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hen it comes to ensuring your love life is happy and healthy, you need to put yourself first. You can’t let someone walk all over you and mess with your head. While decades before may have urged women to grin and bear it, this is 2015 and you don’t have time to smile and let shit roll of your back. You’re worth more than that. You don’t deserve to be banging your head against the wall hoping someone will change, when it’s clearly not in their DNA to do so. It’s time to take a stand. Here are the new relationship rules you need to follow to keep your heart and brain in a good place.
BEING IN A RELATIONSHIP WHILE BUILDING AN EMPIRE By Chasyn Foxx
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If he cheats, it’s over. There’s no room for a three-strike rule when it comes to relationships. There is a world full of people who wouldn’t think of doing such a thing, so ditch the one who cheats even once.
that way is dealing with his own insecurities. He needs to work that out on his own; you can’t fix someone else’s issues with himself.
“If he doesn’t support your goals, move on”
2. If he doesn’t support your goals, move on. It’s one thing to be on different pages when it comes to you and your partner’s goals, but it’s another thing if he doesn’t support the direction you’re heading. Relationships are about support, and if he can’t do that, you need to say goodbye. 3. If he doesn’t bring positivity to your life, find someone who will. Being with a killjoy is just going to kill your own sense of self. Don’t stick around for that bullshit.
4. If he doesn’t give a shit, neither should you. A major key that makes relationships work is actually giving a shit about the person you’re with and the relationship you have with them. If your partner can’t do that, why waste your time? Someone else is going to care tenfold. 5. If he doesn’t like your friends and family, it’s a dealbreaker. Your friends and family have been around way longer than this new person in your life. They’ve been through everything with you and they love you unconditionally. If someone else can’t see how important they are to you and can’t learn to love them, it’s a problem. 6. If he makes you feel inferior, hold your head high and walk away. You are not inferior, and anyone who makes you feel
7. If he’s abusive in any way, don’t stand for it. While you may not be able to press charges against someone for verbally abusing you (although you should), if someone physically abuses you, take legal action. Do not try to talk yourself out of it and makes excuses for them. And most importantly, get out of there.
8. Game you have. It’s not easy to find true love, so when it comes your way, don’t be scared to give it your all. Falling in love is always a risk, but if you feel in your heart that this person is worth it, then go for it. 9. If he humiliates you, take your leave. Whether he humiliates you in the presence of others or behind closed doors, that is never OK behavior. 10. If he has substance abuse problems, give him an ultimatum. While it’s important to support someone who may be suffering with addiction, if he doesn’t want to help himself, you can’t do it for him. You can only give so much. He needs to get help or you need to walk away before you give too much of yourself that you’re depleted. There’s nothing wrong with putting yourself first. 11. If he loves you 100 percent, don’t be afraid to do the same. When you find someone who loves you, supports you emotionally, respects you, and wouldn’t think of hurting you, love him with everything you have. It’s not easy to find true love, so when it comes your way, don’t be scared to give it your all. Falling in love is always a risk, but if you feel in your heart that this person is worth it, then go for it. 15/F-STYLE CHICAGO
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shrimp: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or leave out) 1 pound medium sizes shrimp, cleaned 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder For slaw: 4 cups broccoli slaw ( sold at Kroger, Walmart, Trader Joes, Whole Foods and Sprouts) 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons brown sugar (admittedly sugar substitute won’t taste as good I would just leave off if your on meal plan) Kosher salt and pepper, to taste For sauce: 1/3 cup mayonnaise or (sub mayo for avocado) 2 teaspoons gochujang paste 6-8 small flour tortillas, lightly steamed or pan grilled 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced green onions Directions: For shrimp: In a large skillet set over medium high heat add unsalted butter. In a medium sized bowl add shrimp, paprika, curry and chipotle chile powder. Stir to combine. Add shrimp to the pan of melted butter. Cook just until the shrimp is pink and firm. For slaw: In a medium bowl add all ingredients and stir to combine. Let it sit while you prepare the shrimp. For sauce: In a small bowl whisk together and let sit while you prepare your tacos. 17/F-STYLE CHICAGO
Mexican Casserole CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds chicken), shredded 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese blend (or desired cheese combo) 1 (4.5 oz.) can chopped green chilies, undrained 1 package of flour or corn tortillas 1 (16 oz.) can refried beans 1 (19 oz.) can enchilada sauce (or equivalent of homemade sauce) 1/4 cup medium green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish) Directions Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. Mix the chicken, 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and the chiles in a bowl together. Chicken Add a few spoonfuls of enchilada sauce to the bottom of the casserole dish and spread it evenly across the dish, then layer two tortillas on top of the sauce, making sure that the entire bottom of the dish and part of the sides are completely covered by the tortillas. collage1 Spread about half of the beans on top of the tortillas, followed by half the chicken mixture and then half of the enchilada sauce. collage2 Put another two tortillas on top of this layer, followed by the rest of the beans and chicken mixture. Add the rest of the enchilada sauce on top of these tortillas and finish by sprinkling the rest of the cheese (1 1/2 cups) on top. collage3 Cover the dish in foil and bake it for 45 to 55 minutes, or until bubbly (peek under the foil to check). Cheese Garnish with chips and cilantro if desired, then serve after letting the dish stand for about five minutes. Enjoy! Recipe adapted from Citron Limette 18/F-STYLE CHICAGO
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Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey Recipe Ingredients: smoked turkey necks or wings 1 med sweet onion, diced 2 qts chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 T olive oil 2 bunches collard greens Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Instructions Pick greens away from the stem. Stack collard greens into several leaves on top of each other. Using a cutting board and knife, roll the leaves together and cut collard green leaves into 1/2� thick strips. Wash greens in cool salt water 2 - 3 times. Use fresh water each time. In a large pot boil smoked turkey in chicken broth over medium-high heat until tender. Once turkey parts are tender add greens, bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Add diced sweet onion, garlic, and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more chicken broth if needed throughout cooking. Cover with lid and continue to simmer for about 2 hours. Turn off heat and let sit for about an hour before serving. 19/F-STYLE CHICAGO
EASY & HEALTHY SHRIMP SCAMPI!! INGREDIENTS: 4 t olive oil 1 1/4 lb med raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on) 6-8 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 c low sodium chicken broth 1/2 c dry white wine 1/4 c fresh lemon juice 1/4 c + 1 T minced parsley 1/4 t salt 1/4 t freshly ground pepper 4 lemon wedges PREPARATION In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil. SautĂŠ the shrimp until just pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook stirring constantly, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon transfer the shrimp to a platter and keep them warm. In the skillet, combine the broth, wine, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the parsley, the salt and pepper; and bring it to a boil. Boil uncovered, until the sauce is reduced by half. Spoon the sauce over the shrimp. Serve garnished with the lemon wedges and sprinkled with the remaining tablespoon of parsley.
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White Sangria Ingredients 1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine 1/4 c light rum 3 T elderflower liqueur 2 T sugar 2 sliced nectarines 2 sliced plums 1 sliced lemon 1 1/2 c seltzer Directions Mix the wine, liqueur and sugar in a pitcher, stirring to dissolve the sugar, then add the fruit. Refrigerate at 21/F-STYLE CHICAGO
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For jogs, hikes, or active times, choose Follow Me with timer. Define how long you want bSafe You to follow your every step. Automatic Alarm If you have not checked in on time, the bSafe alarm will automatically trigger and alert all your Guardians. Don´t worry, you can always update your timer as you move. Full Trace Your Guardians will get access to your full trace from when Timer Mode was activated as well as evidence gathered by video and voice. Hide if you don´t like to share your location. In case of an emergency or when you use Follow me and I´m Here, your location will of course be shared for your safety. Navigate Safely With bSafe maps you both have all safety features at your fingertip, and your map for safe navigation. We´ve even included a flashlight for you to use any time it´s dark!
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at and it can be a great tool to have to make life easier. But we urge you to not only look at the tech we bring to the table as cool but also think about what cool tech you can inevest in for multiple streams of income. In the urbane industry the numbers show that technology is a huge consumer market but with so many in the urbane industry always finding issued with finances think about linking up with friends and family or just other like minded individuals to actually invest in companies that can produce another stream of income instead of always spending your income on liablities and not assets. We are not seeking to tell you what is a good investment opportunity, just think about things not as a consumer all the time but as a investor . Think about how your dollars can be invested to increase instead of always decreasing.
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AUTHORS TO READ
Author Kenneth Brown http://www.kenbrowninternational.com
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Inspirational Speaker, Business Coach, Author and Entrepreneur A true sucess story.”A Leap of Faith” simplifies the princiiples for success and puts how we can overcome the most dire circumstances and succeed in spite of the odds,Written in a language everyone can understand,you will be motivated by Ken Brown’s wisdom and insight.This is a must read for all those who are seriuos about success and inspied by the word of God.
Author Terri Johnson
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I pray the Daily seed encourages, uplifts and inspires you to know, understand and believe that God loves you and desires for you to prosper (emotionally, mentally, physically and socially) in every area of your life.
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While author Ambrose Okosun was just beginning his life in March of 1973 in Lekki, Nigeria, his parents’ marriage was ending. Left with his grandparents to eke out a living in a small village, Okosun was separated from his mother and was not allowed to see his birth father. From a young age, he was dealt a hard life. In A Boy and His Dream, Okosun shares the struggles he endured and how he strived to overcome those early challenges. From hunger to being ostracized by a polygamist family, he experienced severe poverty while growing up. At the same time, his elders imparted important lessons that Okosun took to heart, including the message that he was in charge of his own destiny. Learning by trial and error and with guidance from God, Okosun tells how he became educated, earned several degrees, and immigrated to the United States. A Boy and His Dream narrates the story of a man who has come a long way from being an abused little boy in Nigeria.
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Stacy Debroff, Marsha Feinberg Editors Choice
Arranged thematically, sections include school, family, medical, vacation, pets, and more. Each section is filled with checklists, ideas, and specialized phone lists. Includes handy pockets for loose papers. Get at at barns& Noble for only $1.99 a must have!!!!
YOUR DREAMS ARE AS HUNGRY AS YOUR DEMONS, MAKE SURE YOU FEEDING THE RIGHT ONE.
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Once again we seek to bring you some of the hottest young models from across the country and in the international lands to tell us their experences in thier part of the world with all things concerning modeling. We are please to bring you
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Eye Blessing Meet Chassidy
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Tell us how and why did you get started in the industry? The first time I ever modeled, was when I was 5 or 6 years old. My mother took me to a casting call, and they told me “ You’re a little too short for runway modeling, but you would be great for print and commercial.” At the time, I had no idea what they meant by that. However, I know had a great time at the casting call. I loved all of the flashing lights, and the people telling me “Great job!”, “She’s so adorable!” Etc. After that, I did not enter the modeling world again until I was in high school, to help out a friend for his final photography project. We had a fun time, and he told me I should really get into the modeling world. I laughed at him. No way could I be a model. “Look at me.” I said. Do you have any mentors in the industry to help you? if so who and what gold advise have they provided you to help you? Lynae Tucker has been my mentor over the last 8 months. While competing for the title of Miss Illinois United State 2015, she was not only my pageant coach, but she became my personal private modeling mentor, and one of my best friends. She always made me aware of local casting calls that fit my descriptions, and showed up to every runway event I got casted for. She would critique me about my walk, my turns, my pivots, etc that helped me understand what I needed to work on. The best advise I’ve ever received from her was when she sent me a link to a casting call that was looking for modes 5’9 and up. I told her I wouldn’t waste my time, because I’m only 5’4. She told me (with a very serious face), “It doesn’t matter how tall you are, Chassidy. When you show up to the casting call, and show them the way you walk, they’ll forget how short you are and hire you on the spot. Any tall girl can show up and have a decent walk. But it takes a real dedicated model, to draw all the attention to her, and have a fierce walk, while wearing 6 inch heels.” How long have you been in the industry? I would say I’ve been seriously involved in the modeling industry, since October 2014. I still can’t believe how many opportunities I’ve had over the last 10 months. What have been some initial obstacles in perusing your dream? I’ve been told, “I’m too short” a lot and that there was nothing unique about me. It’s all about perseverance and believing in yourself. What are some of your modeling goals? When it comes to modeling, I always tell everyone that
inquiries, that modeling is more of a hobby to me. I love what I do, but my education is my number one focus. What legacy do you want to have in the industry? My legacy is simple. I want to leave an indent in the modeling industry that simply states; “If she can do it, then so can I.” What are the best Modeling opportunities that you have had in your industry? I’ve had the honor of working with international clothing designers, and being able to appear on a variety of television shows! What are some of the best Modeling opportunities that provide constant and consistent work in your area? The best organization to become involved 33/F-STYLE CHICAGO
with is, Live Out Loud Charity. This charity not only focuses on saving lives through suicide intervention training, and anti- bullying work shops, but provides models SO many opportunities! There are model boot camps held, several fashion shows a year, interviews conducted on television, and even the chance to walk with famous designers at New York Fashion Week. What agencies would you recommend working with? Who wouldn’t want to work with Ford, or BMG? I’m a big fan of local modeling agencies. Kingdom Model Talent Management, Premiere Models, Inc, Chicago Top Models, are great to help get you started! Always do research before signing any type of modeling contract. MMG is amazing too (However, this is the modeling company which I have recently turned down a contract with).
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you begin to realize that some people want to take advantage of you. I remember a few months ago, a photographer wanted to fly me out of state, and pay me $3,000 to do a “high end fashion shoot”. However, after beginning research about him, it was brought to my attention that he was not a professional at all and he always would try and solicit women into doing questionable favor for him. The best thing I have learned, is that if it seems too good to be true, it most likely is. What are some of your most memorable accomplishments in the industry? I volunteered at a fashion show (to help back stage), and was pulled to walk for THREE different international designers. One of the first times I was published in a magazine, has definitely been memorable. What new projects do you have coming up? I have a a lot of new projects coming up within the next few months! Since I am starting school again in the fall, my schedule will be very tight. I have a few surprises up my sleeves :) What do you like to model? Fashion, Swimwear, Artistic, Commerical etc? I LOVE modeling swimwear and fashion. I do not shoot implied or boudoir. if we were to come and shoot in your area where would you suggest the best
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place to shoot? Depends on what the agreed upon theme would be. I know of a lot of great abandoned warehouses and factories. What would you tell a young you about the industry and market you are in if you could? I would say, “Fall down seven times, stand up eight.” My young self would acknowledge
and comprehend what I meant. Especially after being bullied all through middle school and high school
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FACE value
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT BEAUTY WAS ALL ABOUT BEING PRETTY, THEY CHANGED IT UP. BEAUTY IS BIGGER THEN WHAT YOU SEE ON THE OUTSIDE. ITS DRIVES THE WORLD, ITS BIGGER THEN LIFE AND ITS MORE IN DEPTH NOW IN THESE TIMES THEN EVER BEFOR
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eauty is a Billion Dollar Industry and Hairstylist, Nail Technicians, Makeup Artists, Models, Photographers, Fashion Stylists and Designers all have a HUGE chunk of the consumers attention and the opportunity to take a Big piece of that Billion Dollar Pie. The Beauty Industry is getting Mad respect in todays Society and to capitalize on your talents you have to focus more on the Business then on the Beauty because that’s where the Big Bucks are, and that’s where you can really kill the game. In the early 90’s people started spending tons of money to look and feel good but 40/F-STYLE CHICAGO
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it was the don’t get caught up in thinking you have to Big Boys that got all the attention. Not anymore. Conspend lots of money to start off strong, and don’t get sumers are excited to work with small paralyzed by perfection. Get started and business owners, and shop with self-taught, self-made get started now by thinking BIG outside of the Box entrepreneurs like yourself as long as and doing things on your own. you can deliver the goods and service with profesIt’s all about Branding YOU... A strong Branding messionalism and style, and it scares the Big Boys sage, Marketing and using Social Media. “First things first. It Here are 5 ways to catapult you to the to see you coming. Long gone are the days of waiting on someof your game for instant success and takes money to maketop one to notice you. The old school way of you will money but don’t get globally expand your business quickly in doing things is out, “Ain’t Nobody Got Time For ways you never thought imaginable. caught up in thinking That” . Now you can take control of your 1. Master Social Media you have to own talent Get yourself knowledgeable about the and build your business and all it takes is Social Media platforms you are using to spend lots of money to major courage, the will to hustle, then to get the most start off strong” step out exposure. Interact with your followers and Do It, and your skills really will pay the and Fans. Posting is NOT enough. Get bills. them As a Professional Beauty Business Trainer commenting and sharing your posts to with 20 years Industry Experience I have grow your base and keep them wanting been more. Give helping business owners expand their Brands for them a little of what they want and a lot of what they some time and I see the same things over and need and they will support your craft. over. Procrastination, unprofessionalism, and plain Include your handles in all of your posts. You always ole Not being Ready, when your want people to know where to find you. opportunity comes. First things first. It takes money to make money but 41/F-STYLE CHICAGO
This is your business and you are NEVER just posting for fun. 1. The Power of Video Video is the most powerful form of marketing you can do. Get as much footage of yourself as possible. People are more visual and don’t like to read but they want to be involved. Get behind the scenes action of you working what you do. Even if you just say things like “good morning” on camera to your audience,. People just want to know you are real, and feel like they know you, and you will have a supportive fan following for life. Videos also rank higher on Google and when people search your name or your type of business you are more likely to come up on the 1st page search. Video’s go viral and can quickly help you with the global expansion of your Brand. 3. Partner with other Business and Brands Work together with other businesses or Brands that compliment yours. The showing of love for someone else’s business is always appealing to others and you can feed off of each other’s audiences. Business is not always about 42/F-STYLE CHICAGO
what you know, but whom you know, and you never know who is going to get you to where you are trying to go. You can’t be selfish in business - Partnering is powerful. 4. Watch your competition. We all have someone that does what we do that we admire. Its okay to watch them to see how and what they are doing that might work for you. Dial yours up or back a notch depending on how you want to come across in your business. Don’t be afraid to copy their strategies for yourself. It’s okay to be a Copy Cat, as long as you Copy the ‘right’ Cat. 5. Mentor/Self Development Business is brutal and takes a toll on one’s body and mind, and that’s why you must have a strong foundation and mindset. Every great business owner has a Mentor. Someone who has been there and done that. A positive influence who’s footsteps you can follow, and guess what? You don’t always have to personally know the Mentor. It can be someone who you follow through books, cd’s or online courses as long as you can learn and grow consistently from this person to help keep you on track.
The Beauty Business is BIG Business and you can grow yours by following some of these simple steps. The bottom line is, if you have talent and you want to get paid to do what you love, then - Just Do It! Remember you don’t have to be Great to Start, but you have to Start to be Great!! Keep Dreaming BIG and go for whatever you desire in life...........Have a Beautiful Day! Sydney-Kelliee Your Beauty Business Trainer Tyra Beauty Gold Leader To work with me personally email: joinsydneykelliee@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @sydneykelliee
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Star Power Night Thrasher: Rave is about Dwayne’s beginning as the crime fighter. after tracking a business man looking to unload a powerful and dangerous synthetic drug, he suits up and takes them head on in the exciting and action packed short film. Dwayne Michael Taylor led a hard life. As a child in Chicago, he saw his wealthy parents slain before his very eyes. This event drove him to hone himself into a human fighting machine in the pursuit of vengeance. Over time, this desire for revenge later evolved into an obsessive desire to punish all wrongdoers. www.facebook.com/NightThrasherRAVE Twitter @Blacklaw77 www.facebook.com/deepproductionstudios www.deepproductionstudios.com click to view video https://youtu.be/IRf9UAQdxPE Creative Genius Films presents an inside look at "RETURNED". Blue Kimble and Diane Kirby star in "RETURNED", an original science fiction action thriller from Director Lamont Gant. Benjamin Lathan (Kimble) is a young man losing is battle with cancer. When he boards a plane to New York for additional chemotherapy his flight disappears. 12 years later he wakes up in a hospital with no memory of what happened to him or where he's been. With the help of a mysterious beauty Anissa Rogers (Kirby), Ben finds himself on an unlikely journey to discover that the answers he's looking for may lie beyond this world. http://www.creativegeniusfilms.com/ VIEW THE TRAILER NOW! click to view video https://youtu.be/Dstz8qpoIMQ 52/F-STYLE CHICAGO
Love is in the cosmos, or not, in this hilarious romantic comedy, Christopher Nolen’s Zodiac Sign. Zodiac Sign follows beautiful elementary school principal, Diana Malone, a childless divorcee going five years strong without a man in her life. Diana is the only unwed woman left in her crew, and her best friends, Victoria and Tasha, are determined to help her change that. The women consult the laws of the Zodiac to find bachelors whose astrological signs are most compatible with Diana’s complicated Capricorn. Diana agrees to date a few men from the Zodiac-approved dating pool, and soon discovers that nothing is as it seems on her quest to find Mr. Right Sign. View trailer here: https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=arZ0biefpYk&feature=youtu.be
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unshine is a film that brings more awareness to mental illness, suicide and domestic violence. Written and Executive produced by April Tylon and directed by Lawrence Lee Wallace with the star power of Chicago’s own will be one of the the next great productions to come out from the team of Deep Production Studios. The talent performance in this movie will simply amaze you as they bring to life a chilling story of dealing with mental Illness in a relationship. You will see the rising stars of Chicago actors such as Kimberly Washington, Brian C. Green Sr. , Edward Lee Williams III, Carly Dominique Anderson, Ebony M. Appeal Wesley and Malcom Banks who have been working the Chicago grind and can also be seen in the popular tv and movie productions such as EMPIRE, Chicago PD and Chi Raq the Movie and Tv Show. Lawrence Lee Wallace pulls off another great production that will keep Chicago talent on the map. Check out the trailer and see what all the next hit movie drama from Chicago will be. 55/F-STYLE CHICAGO
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“I have always love film since i was 13 years old my friends and i put our pennies together and made a western around my house. I have always had a love affair with movies.”
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n this industry there are so many talented Directors that really need to be seen in more of our mainstream media. Darryl Kimbrough is one of Chicagos best and we are honored that this busy director had time to stop by and have a very long and very insightful melding of minds, hearts and passion. With all that he and his family have done in the industry he is still the most humblist and passionate directors of Chicago and someone we definatly need to watch and follow.
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This current production has been a labor of love because its the first script i ever wrote and completed and i have been through so many disappointments ups and downs and it has just been a 15 year struggle were i almost gave up on my dream. I really didnt have any mentors i just watched a lot of television behind the scenes things that went on in a production enviorrment. I mentor young men and women that want to get into this business on and off the set. What gives me the drive is when i did the first stageplay with my cousins and i saw the works that they put in to make the production a success and when i saw the end result of their hard works 3000 people filing into the theater and the name of the show in lights on the marquee is was blown away. I saw how they worked and everything went like clockwork and i was ALL IN... The struggles i see in Chicago market is that as filmmakers and Directors we really dont get the ssupport from the community and our peers it seems that everyone is out for self to tell the truth. They hey lets do something together but never follow through. If all these Directors get together in a think tank a figure out what we can do to overcome these struggles we we make an serious impact . I would say think outside the box dont be afraid to be original. I would say dont listen to what people say they are going to do watch what they do. What id like to see change in the market is to see more African American Writers and Directors Crew on major motion pictures and get the credit our white counterparts get when some of us have more experience and vision for filmmaking The best way to connect to me on facebook twitter cell or email..
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Hi everyone! Today’s review is on the film/DVD Area 51, a sci-fi, fantasy horror film written and directed by Oren Peli whose credits include Paranormal Activity and Insidious 2. Area 51 is a found footage film about a man who suddenly becomes obsessed with aliens and Area 51 and talks his friends and a stranger who shares his beliefs into breaking into the secret military base. Of course things go wrong and terror ensues. The film is produced by paramount’s Insurge Pictures a fairly new division that creates micro-budget (under 3 million dollar) films so you could, for all purposes call this and indie project because it sure looked like one. I am a big fan of sci-fi and horror and I really don’t have an issue with the found footage genre like many critics do. But the issues with this film went far beyond the normal issues found footage movies are typically plagued with. Very slow moving-There was a lot of set up for this film and weirdness that did not make sense nor added any intensity to the film we were almost halfway through the movie before they actually got to Area 51. 60/F-STYLE CHICAGO
Realism-for a top secret military base with aliens on it, the government sure did a piss poor job at securing it, barely any guards, doors that open right up with no keys and no locks and no camera’s, it was very hard to enjoy the fantasy of this movie when other film include all these things to help bring a certain sense of challenge and realism to the story. Effects-the special effects where cheesy at best, almost out of a horror movie from the 80’s and the monster alien was very fake looking and not scary at all. Actors-One good thing was the acting, it was on point. All the actors were fairly unknown and you could tell they were really doing their best which also bothers me because Hollywood will more than likely blame the failure of this film on not having any “big names” instead of what’s really to blame…poor writing, producing and directing. This film is something I would expect form a director and studio with a budget of about $100,000.00 the film looks as if it’s trying to set up for a series in the same fashion as paranormal activity but I don’t think its strong enough for that. Not even a good time waster. I give the film 1 star out of 5 Lawrence Lee Wallace www.deepproductionstudios.com https://www.facebook.com/deepproductionstudios Twitter-@blacklaw77 Instagram-LLW777
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There are so many rising stars in the Chicago Film Industry and there is very little acknowledgement of these great individuals until they have been over looked and underrated and then when they leave that is when the artist get the props and aculades that deserve. Well we at F-Style seek to break that pattern and support our local talent of the Film Industry while we see the potential NOW. Simeon Henderson has so many great projects under his belt and has been in the industry a long time doing many big things. See him in Chi Raw, Chicago Pd and so much more. Then we have the cast of Chi Raq. Please show love to members of the cast and crew of the New Tv Show Chi Raq. These individual work hard in the mean streets of Chicago to bring us quality history in the film industry as having Chicagos frist all Chicago native Black and Brown cast.
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AQUAPONICS A typical aquaponic system features a fish tank connected to an irrigated growbed. Water is circulated back and forth between the two; in the fish tank, fish effluents fertilize the water, while in the growbed these waste products are broken down by nitrogen-fixing bacteria and then absorbed by the plants. Fish fertilize the water for the plants and the plants remove nitrogenous wastes before they can build up to toxic levels for the fish. Aquaponics is more than just a clever way to combine fish and vegetables; scientists believe that it could hold the answers to two of the most significant problems facing the next generation of farmers in America and around the world. The first lies in its water efficiency. Population growth and climate change are projected to make fresh water an increasingly scarce and valuable resource in the coming century. Aquaponic systems are recirculating, meaning that the same water goes through the cycle again and again. This makes aquaponics the most water-efficient farming technique on earth – requiring as little as 5% of the water required for soil-based agriculture.
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