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Five successful women want the focus on their genius, not just their jean
F E AT U R E S 10 What’s Your Fashion Style?
Check out our fashion guide to identify your style
Global Beauty: Miss St. Lucia How first-time pageant
contestant Angella Dalsou took home the crown and now heads to Miss Universe
100 Fabulous Fall Trends 2018 These three trends have made a major comeback
H E R FA S H I O N 33 Art of Fashion Flipping McCarthy Style The celebrity
closet canvasser explains how she shut down her competition
48 Macy’s Fall Fashion Looks
See what Hers’ stylist has put together from Macy’s
52 Styling Made Her a Better Page Turner ‘Flip or Flop’ star talks about her new eye for fashion
60 NY Fashion Week Spread
Here’s what you missed at NYFW 2018 THC?
HER SHOES
HER HAIR 42 Fall Hair Wonders
88 Step Into Fall Shoes you must have
Ingenuity meets hair, equals these products
90 Rainy Day Fashion These two
44 Bronner Bros’ 70-Year Hair Legacy What James
or at least see for this fall
companies are providing stylish options for rainy days
Bronner has to say about the future of hair
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92 The Plange Truth
Acclaimed designer shares her fashion inspiration and advice
36 The Best of Fall for Your Face Some of the most popular
products to refresh or enhance your look
38 Making a Beautiful Difference in Breast Cancer
When she discovered she could do better, she did just that with her makeup line
HER ACCESSORIES 110 Making Strides in Breast Cancer Marches
Catie Stone talks about breast cancer awareness and wares
ENTREPRENEURS SPOTLIGHT HER SKIN CARE 56 Skin Rejuvenation Roundup These all-natural,
organic options may provide the skin solutions you seek
112 Fall’s Favorite Accessories From mini jewels
to reversible earrings, see what accents could make your fall fancier
58 Good Habits Produce Great Skin Anna Gorenshteyn
describes what habits and products produce great skin
Our current favorite up-and-comers in the beauty world
118 Fashion: Zuri Bridal 120 Skin Care:
Emijays
121 Cosmetics: Colour U Cosmetics
122 Makeup Artist:
Curry
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I had a vision to create a groundbreaking, inspiring, fashion-forecasting edition of Hers magazine that rivaled current fashion publications. I knew this was no small feat, but an extraordinary team made it easier by bringing together a collective of like-minded, thought-provoking leaders and style-makers from all over the world. The past few months have been serendipitous, and at times, a little overwhelming, but not once did I want to quit. One of the most inspiring moments was interviewing acclaimed designer Mimi Plange – one of the warmest people I have ever met with an eclectic style and humor. Mimi provides readers with a raw, real (her)story that
encapsulates the essence of the magazine. In a world full of replication, we wanted to do something unique. We wanted to create an issue that’s entertaining, informative, and at times contrary, but above all, useful. Inside, you’ll find a concoction of news, features and columns on fashion-related topics in this premiere October 2018 Fashion & Beauty Edition. Fashion, no matter how chic, is incomplete until you make it your own — be it with a trusty wrap dress reminiscent of Dianne Von Furstenburg or a signature strand of pearls. Something I’ve learned after all these years in the industry and being raised by some fashionforward women, is that no two women wear any piece, say, a little black dress (LBD) dress, in quite the same way. That’s the beauty of what happens when a garment enters real-life from a glossy magazine page. Since this is the inaugural fashion and beauty edition, we wanted the stories behind the story to inspire you, but also to provide the how-to’s and resources so that your own vision, goals and dreams would become attainable. This magazine is for you, the women who challenge the status quo and again ask ‘why?’ Thank you for connecting with Hers Fashion. You’re now part of our fashion family, and we look forward to walking this unscripted journey with you. Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds Fashion Editor
FASHION TEAM
From left to right: Editorial Assistant, Desirae Diaz; Style Consultant, Selena Hulett; Fashion Editor, Dr. Courtney A. Hammonds, Creative Director, Michelle Lynch; Social Media (Fashion), Sergio Cervantes
Michelle Lynch Celebrity stylist & fashion producer Michelle Lynch has operated her successful entertainment company, Poshe Productions, for more than 18 years. Her extensive celebrity client list includes the likes of Jessica Simpson, Usher, Ashley Tisdale, Martha Stewart, P. Diddy, and Tommy Hilfiger. Michelle has dressed women for major events from inaugurations to mayor’s balls, as well as film & television productions for HBO, MTV, ABC and HGTV. As an event producer, Michelle has executed fashion campaigns, photo shoots, bridal tours and fashion shows for IBM, Coca Cola, Porsche & Macy’s. As the new creative director for Hers magazine, Michelle is looking forward to making a strong fashion statement with editorial shoots, celebrity interviews and giving emerging designers a platform to excel in the industry.
Selena Hulett Even as a child, Selena has always been a fashionista. Her love for fashion has brought her countless hours of working in high-end retail stores, costuming for independent films, personal consulting, and styling for busy professionals. Her ability to create amazing clothing styles economically or even free has made her 8
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popular with the budget-conscious. Be it an exclusive couture piece, a custom blazer or a pair of consignment pumps, Selena wants her clients to always look and feel their best. Most of all, she wants them to know that one does not have to break the bank to create a fabulous wardrobe! As owner of ReMixed Image Consulting, her goal is to educate through workshops, seminars, and even shopping trips. Selena also wants to enhance her clients’ wardrobe by using key pieces to create multiple looks. Even if you never work with her personally, she seeks to inspire people through ReMixed online tips, blogs, vlogs and photos.
Sergio Cervantes Sergio resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and has always had a strong sense of fashion. He is the Hers fashion team’s social media strategist who has a keen eye for all things on the runway, including self-made, emerging designers and models on the rise. Whether it’s being behind the scenes for production or on set for photo shoots, he knows how to capture a moment and make a great story through the eyes of a fashion lover. Sergio coordinates all the behind the scenes moments for Hers and the Georgia Bridal Tour, which is a 16-city tour that showcases all the latest trends for brides and grooms. Watch him work on IG and Facebook @hersmagfashion hers-magazine.com
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HOLLY KATZ Holly Katz is one of the leading personal and wardrobe stylists in the Atlanta metro area, educating and empowering women to put themselves first. With 15+ years working on the business side of fashion in New York City, her experience includes everything from design & costing to production. Currently a wardrobe and personal stylist certified through the School of Style in NYC, Holly’s expertise includes ad shoots, fashion show production, consultations, closet audits & organization, mood boards, personal shopping, wardrobe assessments, fittings, and look books.. Catch her all social media platforms in addition to WXIA-TV’s Atlanta and Co., Atlanta Plugged In and Simply Buckhead magazine.
JOYCIE MEDERICK Joycie Mederick is the president of the Saint Lucia Fashion Council and also serves as the National Director for Miss Universe Saint Lucia. She has worked in the fashion and beauty industry for well over 10 years as a high fashion model. She continues to work with up-and-coming models, designers and pageant hopefuls. Her work spans throughout the Caribbean region and the Americas. Mederick continues to work within the television space and started her own TV program, giving fashion designers opportunities to promote and market their products. hers-magazine.com
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Editor’s Letter Welcome to the start of something flashy or should I say, fashy. In our very first exclusive fashion and beauty edition, we feature the international beauty of Miss St. Lucia, who had never competed in a pageant until January 2018 but is now readying herself to compete in the 2018 Miss Universe pageant in December. She is among the incredible women we feature in this issue who work in and around fashion or beauty. Unique to this issue are our “Herfluencers,” who influence women’s beauty choices in the areas of clothing, hair, cosmetics, skin care or accessories. We even selected beauty entrepreneurs who we believe offer notable products or services. What three things prohibit women from possibly looking their best? We say: money, mindset or a malady. Money: Readers should be inspired by stories of those like “Resale Royalty” star Sue McCarthy, who grew up in poverty but has used fashion as a means to enrich her life and those who likewise seek to enrich theirs. Her multi-million dollar “fashion flipping” empire has inspired and allowed women to look like royalty for less. Mindset: Hailing, not from fashion but real estate, Page Turner, star of “Flip or Flop Nashville,” shares her transformation after working with a professional stylist. Her idea of fashion prior to having her closet remixed was more for function rather than fun. Malady: Given that this is breast cancer awareness month, we feature the executive director of Susan G. Comen Greater Atlanta, Catie Stone, and her unrelenting efforts to support women in raising funds for cancer research and awareness. As a breast cancer survivor, she knows how sickness impacts the body and self-esteem. Thus, from pink tutus to knitted hats, she makes sure that survivors’ hope is also fashionable. Ultimately, the Jeaniuses we feature leave us with a challenge: How much should we (women) really be focused on our outer appearance? These five genius women want to change the dialogue such that fashion consciousness is not lost, but it also does not define our existence. Go on a visual experience with designer images from New York Fashion Week, along with articles and advice, and then be sure to reach out and tell us how we have done! Until next time, Annette Johnson
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The Best of Fall on Your Face BY J ES S I CA BA K E R
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#themeeyesee Self-Awareness for 2019 and Beyond
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ers magazine wants to remind women: “What you think of yourself is more important than what others think of you.” using #themeeyesee hashtag to promote greater self-awareness, the magazine wants women to begin to visualize, declare and pursue the person they can rightfully become. We believe that the way we see ourselves propels us on the path to who we will ultimately become, driving our thoughts, actions, habits, and lifestyles. Thus, declaring an intention of our ideal selves can motivate us to achieve our goals.
Ask Yourself: Am I living up to my core values and personal mission? Am I being a person others can respect? Am I respecting my body the way I should?
#themeeyesee is a movement with the purpose of encouraging and challenging women to become the people they want to be in the new year and beyond. This is not a New Year’s resolution, but a public pact and declaration. We will feature the posts on the Hers magazine website, #themeeyesee website and Hers magazine social media platforms: www.themeeyesee.com www.facebook.com/hersmagazine www.twitter.com/hersmagazine www.instagram.com/HersMagazine www.google.com/+HersMagazineOnline
Am I meeting the expectations I set for others? Am I using my talents fully? Am I performing at my peak capacity? Am I giving my family and friends my most and my best? Am I engaging in worthy activity? Am I making a positive impact on the world? Am I on the path to my preferred future? Readers and others should post a short video or a selfie online with the hashtag to declare their unique vision for the future. They should then also challenge 5-7 friends in the post to make their own #themeeyesee declaration and agree to be accountability partners for 2016 to ensure their success.
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THE DESIGNERS: New York Fashion Week 2018 During New York Fashion Week 2018, Hers had the privilege of covering some of the industry’s top designers. More than 70 shows featured notable creators in the compact, colorful six days that premiered the designers’ 2019 collections. In this, our inaugural fashion and beauty edition, we feature the unique stylings of Hirun Bangkok, Elie Madi, Funari, Father Akki and Fynnton Gray.
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Fabulous Fall Fashion Trends By the time you get bored with one season, it’s time to move on to the next. Summer is over, and fall is here to play with textures, colors and patterns. Here we are falling into fall’s fabulous new trends shown on the runways of NY. What you’ll see a lot of this season is… Animal Prints BY MICHELLE LYNCH
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