Issue No. III
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Adrena G’s Music Video Adventure
Fashion Beauty Health Spirit Don’t Get Burnt:
Sun Care Tips For Us
Start Your Own Business
MEET
Jazmin Whitley MTV’s new stylista knows the meaning of hard work!
Become The Queen Of The Hoops
Sassy, Classy & In Charge EDITORIAL
The Chief Dolores ‘Miss D’ Brown Features Editor Shey Lyn Zenotti
Associate Beauty Editor Sonja Perryman Editorial Intern A’Jeanette Gordon ART
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Staff Artist Tyler Jheanne Beauford Designers Tyler Copes Kimberly Cusumano Monica Harbison Rodney France Retouchers Stacey Clarke Cory Higginbottom Richard Alan Wedge
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IN THIS ISSUE ISSUE NO. III
Health & Beauty
Try It
06 Protect Your Skin duh, from the sun 10
Flip Flop Danger watch your step
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Fitness get your hoops on
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Spirituality learning to give
Life
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Dance Fever behind the scenes
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Crafts homemade cards
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Do it! ywca and ko4g
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Contest service challenge
WIN
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Fashion
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Career changing paths
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Career start ur own business
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Ana Dodson giving back is her life
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Girl on The Go cover girl jazmin whitley hits the air running
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Trend check it out
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ON THE COVER Wardrobe by Erica Sanae
Double Dip it makes cents
In Every Issue
Features
Image by Lucinda Wedge
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Makeup by Amanda R. Martinez
Love Knot Belt Raina Belts
Hair by Francisco Pinto
King King Peeptoe Skin by Nude Shoes
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Comix 13 Party Girl 25 Credits 65
Dress by Li Cari shoplicari.com Sharon Necklace, Silver Demi Necklace and Silver Charly Bracelet AA Kinal Jewelry
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Tom Sundro Lewis
LG Cred: Photographer for ‘A Life of Service’ Location: Boulder, Colorado Favorite Food - Sushi! Best Travel Spot - the desert Best thing about being a teenager - having summer off Best thing about summer - the heat Guilty Pleasure - decaf mochas! Fun Fact - I still LOVE riding my bicycle. Cool Credit: There's a picture of me on the cover of the May 2009 issue of Sun Magazine. Website: SundroSights.com
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Favorite Food: MEXICAN! Best Travel Spot: Jamaica. Disneyland if I want to keep it local. Best thing about summer: Being able to walk around at night without a sweater. Guilty Pleasure: Morris Chestnut lookalikes Service: I don't expect my community to serve me if I don't serve it every once in a while.
Lacey Elizabeth
LG Cred: Model for ‘Double Dip’ Location: Riverside.CA
Website: ModelMayhem.com/sweetlaceypoo
LG’s Webmaster & Designer; Creator of ‘Twisted Comix’ Location: Coney Island, New York Favorite Food : Pizza and Nachos Best Travel Spot : Anywhere with ocean views; Midwest Guilty Pleasure: Buying and reading comic books! Service: If you're not helping the community, who will? Fun Fact: I'm the best cook I know and anyone is welcome to test that.
Tyler ‘Tystarr’Copes
Cool Credit: Interned at the Tribeca Film Festival when I was in the 10th Grade. Website: Tystarr.com
Summer Sun Care w/ Associate Beauty Editor, Sonja Perryman
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sing sunscreen is not just for old people! :) No matter your age or skin color it is important to protect your skin this s u m m e r. E v e n u s b r o w n b e a u t i e s c a n b u r n a n d d a m a g e o u r skin under the sun’s harsh rays. Below is a list of products to keep you looking fabulous while doing so:
1. Neutrogena Healthy Defense Sunblock Stick, SPF 30: This formula comes in a convenient stick form so you can glide it on with no mess. Plus, its oil free so it won’t irritate your skin. $5.79 SPF 30 sunscreen applied incorrectly is actually SPF 20! Use enough and apply 30 min. before heading out.
2. NO-AD Sunblock Lotion, SPF 60 If you burn easily or just want some extra protection this water and sweat resistant no nonsense product has your name written all over it $8.79 3. Burt’s Bees Sunscreen SPF 30 T h i s p r o d u c t m a y b e p r i c i e r, but it is 100% natural and contains no chemicals. Per fect for the earth friendly girl ready to hit the beach! $12.99 2
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EDITOR’S PICK Gelee de Soleil Browning Gel w/ SPF 15 from Carol’s Daughter is a staple in Miss D’s beach bag!
Face
Kiss My Face, Face + Neck SPF 30: For all you natural beauties out there, this excellent sunscreen contains no animal ingredients, no artificial colors, and was not tested on animals. $8.96 OXY Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15: This helps clear and prevent breakouts while protecting your face from the sun’s harmful rays. $6.99 Ambi Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer w/ SPF 30 Have dark spots or an uneven complexion? Then this sunscreen is for you! It has soy and Vitamins E and C to even out your skin tone while providing excellent protection. $11.99
Oil of Olay All Day Moisture Lotion with SPF 15, Sensitive Skin: My personal favorite, this moisturizer is light and won’t irritate sensitive or acne prone skin. $8.99 EDITOR’S PICK bareMinerals Lip Guard This bareMinerals-infused lip preserver, containing a naturally derived SPF 15, protects lips from damaging UVA/UVB rays, while enveloping them in a sheer wash of natural color. Pebble Beach (shown) is a fave of Miss D’s. $14
LG PRO PICK Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral SPF 30, $30 “I absolutely LOVE Peter Thomas Roth’s mineral SPF 30. It’s a dry sunscreen (no color) you just brush on. I keep it in my kit because it won’t mess up the makeup. I like it b/c unlike the chemical sunscreens, you don’t have to wait 20 minutes for it to become effective - it’s
instantaneous sun protection.”
Adrian Howe, Make-up Artist
You don’t have to be a professional athlete to reap the benefits of a great basketball workout. With very little equipment and space required, basketball is a low cost activity that can be modified in various ways to meet your needs. Whether you’re playing for fun, fitness or competition, stretching and conditioning exercises and drills should be incorporated into your basketball workout to prevent injuries. Stretches should focus on loosening all of the muscles you will be using in your workout. For ballplayers, this includes the hips, legs, and upper torso, specifically the hamstrings, calves, groin, forearms, biceps, triceps, quadriceps, abdominals, back and shoulders. Stretches should be done after a 5-10 minute warm-up, which could include jumping rope or a light jog. When stretching, hold each stretch for 20-25 seconds, breathing slowly and focusing on the area you are stretching. Individuals should pick a comprehensive conditioning plan that is practical, safe and efficient while meeting their productivity goals.
The majority of your conditioning drills should be done with a basketball to improve both your fitness and skills while saving time. An example of a simple, yet useful conditioning drill is the “Full-Court Lay-Up Drill”. During this drill, players run the length of the court while dribbling the ball trying to make a pre-determined number of lay-ups at each basket. The drill can be modified to include a time limit. In addition to conditioning drills, players can also incorporate ball handling, passing and shooting drills as their skills progress. Make drills fun and competitive by setting goals.
“Many drills don’t even require a basketball court.”
Regardless of your skill level, there are many opportunities to meet others who will share your interest. Check with your local YMCA, gym or recreation center as many have designated “Ladies Nights� where female members can compete with and against each other on the court in a girls-only environment. Advanced players may want to form or join a team and compete in tournaments and leagues through community-based organizations, churches or the Amateur Athletic Union. Attending basketball camps and clinics are also options for individuals of all ages interested in further developing their skills. Candice Haynes is the Founder of Outlet Sports &
For a great outdoor workout, take your game to your local playground or park, working on your skills as an individual or with a group of friends. Twisted Comix
Recreation, a community based organization providing developmental basketball instruction for young adults and sports programming for women throughout the New York area. For more information about Outlet Sports & Recreation, please visit www.outletrec.com.
Dance O
nce the wallflower at the school dance, I recently had my chance to shine on the dance floor. I was cast as a belly dancer for Jordanian singer Emad Batayeh’s music video. The video, The video “Ingrah Min Tani” made it’s top ten debut on the Arabic equivalent of MTV, Dandana TV! The video is about a girl who continuously mistreats her guy (yes ladies, we are sometimes guilty of this) and his unwillingness to take it anymore!
Day 1: filming the night club scene
I’ve studied various dance styles from ballet to hip hop, but never guessed that when I responded to that casting call that I would make it into a video. I had recently fallen for one of the world’s oldest dances - belly dance. Not only is it fun and a tremendous workout, but it is a great way for me to connect to my heritage. I was always intrigued by the mystery surrounding belly dance and wanted to learn in a way that was pure in its origins as opposed to the cabaret style that Americans often associate with the dance.
On set: singer, Emad Batayeh and dancers
The video took two days to shoot. Scenes were filmed in a cigar bar that was transformed into the VIP section of a nightclub. The dance sequences were filmed entirely on a sound stage. I was nervous to meet the other dancers. There were no rehearsals before the day of the shoot so the cast and crew were all meeting for the first time. I was concerned about picking up the choreography and hoped I could keep up with the professional belly dancers. Turns out we all had similar concerns.
I arrived on set at 3:30pm (we ended at 1am!) and went straight to hair and makeup. We bonded while getting our hair and makeup done and helped each other perfect the routine. Hair and makeup, with it’s transformative powers, are always two of my favorite things. It’s still me, just fabulous! Equipped with full glossy lips and rockin’ big hair, the dancers were ready to start On set dance rehearsal: that's me second from the left! blocking the dance for the camera. Blocking lets the director see the dance from behind the camera in order to make sure the dancers look great and make any adjustments to the formation before shooting starts. In total, the dancers spent about ten hours on set to shoot approximately twenty seconds of finished film (and it was worth every second!). It was amazing to see all the work that goes on behind the scenes! The singer, Emad Batayeh, was an absolute gentleman (and cute too). He was involved in every aspect of creating the video and appreciative of the entire crew. In addition to the roles already mentioned, there is lighting, sound, set design, and post-production editing. Everyone was very respectful of each other and understood that it took each one of our unique talents to make this video. Check out “Ingrah Min Tani” on Emad Batayeh’s MySpace page or on YouTube. - Adrena Garabedian
"Ingrah Min Tani" cast and crew (Emad Batayeh and director Yung Al front row, left)
P g a t n h i s ; g n a h C Persistent Dreams
by: Tiffany Ponce
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hen I was in third grade, we were asked to write a “biography” about any person of our choosing. I chose to write about pop singer Debbie Gibson. Even though I was only eight years old, I was impressed by the fact that at just sixteen years old she wrote and produced all her own songs.
In eighth grade there was a big assignment worth a large percentage of our final grade, and the topic was completely up to us. I chose to write and present about the history of rhythm and blues.
In tenth grade, we had to choose a profession, research it, and write an essay about it. My essay was about being a record producer. When I started college at the University of Manitoba and it came time to choose a degree program, I chose nursing. Wait...what?? Where did that come from?
I come from a loving and traditional Filipino family of three children. It was always expected that each of us kids would attend college and graduate with practical degrees. This was ingrained in me, and I never questioned it. My sister, brother, and I all made our parents proud by attaining bachelor degrees that have resulted in professional careers in nursing and computer engineering. My parents call this their legacy; their hopes for us have been fulfilled and they know that they made the right decision in immigrating to raise their family in Canada. But what about my own personal hopes? What about the “legacy” that I would like to leave behind? When I graduated from college I started working in a hospital, as many nurses do. I made great money, but it just wasn’t enough for me. I simply was not content in my new profession. One night my mother found me crying in my room. She held me and I told her that I did not want to be a failure; that I wanted to make her and my father happy. Her response was...
“You’ve already made us happy. It’s time to make yourself happy.”
It has been five years since she said those words to me, but I can still hear them clearly in my mind. I soon quit my job and immersed myself in singing lessons, acting classes, and dance classes.
Change can be scary, but do not give in to the fear; embrace it and face it with courage. Two years later I moved across the country and attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, British Columbia. Sure, by this time I was in my mid-20s and the oldest student in the school, but so what? I had my practical career already, so there was no time like the present to follow what my heart had always called me to do. It is so important to never let dreams die. As I said earlier, I was drawn to music and performing at a very young age, and whenever I had a choice I did things that related to that field - it brought me enjoyment and fulfillment. In high school, singing in shows and choreographing hip-hop dance routines is what brought me out of my shy little shell.
I simply felt at home on stage;
and today, nothing brings me more happiness than writing and performing my own music.
I was in my mid-20s and the oldest student in the school, but so what?
I do not regret the path I took, because the financial freedom and flexibility of my parttime nursing career allow me to pursue what I truly love comfortably. I do not have to work two or three different jobs trying to make ends meet, and I am thankful for that.
I am not saying that my path is the right path for everyone. In fact, I admire and respect those who have the will at younger ages to go after their dreams wholeheartedly! My point is that things happen for a reason for each individual. No matter what age you are, there will always be twists and turns, whether they are self-motivated or not. Just remember that you always have the power to go in a different direction. Change can be scary, but do not give in to the fear; embrace it and face it with courage. Whether you are a teenager or someone well into adulthood, there will probably be times when you will feel you are not good enough, often comparing yourself to others or wishing that certain things could be easier. As a result you may be tempted to give up. If that happens, remind yourself that your own individual gifts are incredible blessings. If you want something badly enough and are willing to work hard for it, it will come to fruition. Yes, you may fall and be bruised along the way. But you simply have to find the strength you have within you to get back up. Allow those experiences to make you stronger and wiser. As you begin to reach your goals, past obstacles will make the success taste that much more sweet. To read more about Tiffany, hear some of her music or just to say hi, visit : myspace.com/tiffanyponcemusic
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Dare
to be an
Entrepreneur By Catherine Peoples
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ant to be your own boss when you grow up? Well, why wait when you can do it now! Being an entrepreneur may seem like a job for adults, but more and more teens are becoming their own boss and so can you. Being an entrepreneur can be fun, but it also takes hard work. Here are some simple steps to becoming a Young Entrepreneur.
STEP 1 “All About Me!”
Fix Up Bike Raise Money for Ingedients
Borrow the Church ’s Kitchen
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• What are you passionate about? • What motivates you?
STEPS 2
“KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE” • Proper planning and goals setting will help you stay focused and assist you with your long term plan. • Make sure your goals are: t Specific t Attainable t Realistic t Timely
STEPS 3
“SHOW ME THE MONEY!” • Ask yourself, “How much do I need to charge in order to make a profit?” You may need start up cash for: t Setting Up t Production and Manufacturing t Marketing
STEP 4 “COVER GIRL!” • • • • •
Everyone should know that you exist! Do your research Find out who your competition is Who is your customer? Spread the word t Website t Newspaper t Facebook t Mypace t Twitter t Word of mouth
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f you are creative, unique and hard working, you can be a successful entrepreneur. Make sure you involve others, such as your family and friends. It is important to have support and guidance to help you make decisions. Do not be afraid to take risks. The biggest mistake is not trying. Who says entrepreneurship is for adults only? You can be your own boss at any age! Graduate of Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. Catherine is the founder and CEO of the budding entertainment group Dare To Be Ent. Her clientele list includes BET Sunday’s Best Top 10 Finalist Clifton Ross III., the Internationally known Three Mo Tenors, and P.E.E.P.S. (a non-profit organization whose focus is teaching Youth Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship). Catherine is also a Plus Model, represented by DSE Talent Management . For more information, please contact her at catherine@daretobeent.com
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A Life of Service, Ana Dodson
By : Andrea Guerra Photography by Tom Sundro Lewis
Ana Dodson is a 17-year-old high
school student. She is currently a junior and making plans for college, like many of you out there. But she also runs a non-profit organization, Peruvian Hearts. Peruvian Hearts provides aid to an all girl orphanage in Cusco, Peru as well as providing breakfast, lunch and shoes to 500 children who live in the surrounding countryside. How does a young woman get involved in helping children half a world away? Lip Gloss wanted to know, so we asked her!
LG: Why did you start Peruvian Hearts? Ana: “I started Peruvian Hearts because I felt a real connection with the children in the orphanage that I visited. I realized that I could have been one of those girls and that I could not walk away from the situation and continue to lead my life as I had been. When I got back to the US from my trip I couldn’t forget those girls. I asked my parents if I could help them. I started to send letters to my family and friends telling them about how I wanted to help those children. That is why I started Peruvian Hearts. I really wanted to help these children in an ongoing basis. Peruvian Hearts has been able to achieve so much with this orphanage due to the love and support of all of our friends and family.” LG: What does a typical school day look like for you? Ana: “I wake up at 6:15, and then hit the snooze at 6:20 and 6:30. I shower and put my hair up in a ponytail. I eat breakfast in the car if I’m running late. It takes 45 minutes to get to school! We live in the mountains outside Denver and classes run from 8:20am until 3:20pm”. LG: What is your favorite class? Ana: “My Junior writing seminar class. I get to write very personal essays about places, people, memories...” LG: What extracurricular activities do you do? Ana: “I am on the golf team. During the season we practice from 3:30 until 5:30.” After I get home, I do my homework and have dinner with my family.” LG: Why golf? Ana: “My brother Danny got me hooked on it and I got him hooked on Peruvian Hearts” (Her brother’s the Executive Director of Peruvian Hearts).” LG: What are your plans for college? Ana: “I want to attend Earlham College [http://www.earlham.edu]. It’s a small, liberal arts, Quaker college. I want to study Peace and Global Studies.”
Ana and her brother Danny with a gratitude banner made by the girls at the orphanage.
LG: Oh! Are you Quaker? Ana: “No. I am Reformed Jewish. I was just elected Vice President of my temple’s Social Action Group. I am very happy that I’ll be able to get them involved in service opportunities.” Giving fruit to a hungry school girl in the high Andes mountains.
Visiting a classroom in the high Andes mountains.
LG: Why is service so important to you? Ana: “Service work is my passion in life, it’s what gets me up in the morning, it makes me happy.” Ana and Giovana - the first LG: What is a typical day at Peruvian Hearts high school Peruvian Hearts like? graduate who is now doing post-graduate study in Cusco Ana: I give talks to children and studying English. regarding service. I like to tell them to find a passion in their lives, not to wait until they are grown up to help the less fortunate. It can be saving pennies or getting the family involved.
LG: What would you tell other teens that want to help out in their communities? Ana: Start now, don’t wait! Our generation can be the generation that wipes out child poverty.” Serving lunch at the Peruvian Hearts Lamay Lunch Program.
LG: So... Vampire or Werewolf? Ana: “Loved, loved, loved Twilight. I’m re-reading it right now.” LG: How many times have you read it? Ana: “Too many times to remember. […] I like the whole vampire thing, being immortal would be cool, as long as my whole family is too. I love Jacob … Edward …. MmMMMm, love him too!”
Ana and the girls at the orphanage Dressed up and ready to dance!
Ana and the children with stuffed animals donated by supporters of Peruvian Hearts
So as Ana said, anyone can help out in their community, no matter how young. Are you good at math? Volunteer to tutor your classmates. Want to donate to a food pantry? Have a bake sale at church. The ways to serve your community are many, all it takes is a little bit of imagination, so start!
AD LG! is
Hobbies:
Reading, Painting, Drawing and Photography
Best Story:
"Pride and Prejudice" - I own both the Keira Knightly and the BBC versions
Celebrity Crush:
Orlando Bloom, since The Lord of the Rings. I have posters of him in my room. He is gorgeous and a good actor too.�
Notable:
Ana will be receiving the Caring Award given by the Caring Institute, on Tuesday, October 13th. The ceremony will be held in Los Angeles, California. http://www.caring-institute.org
Do It!
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f you think you know your local YWCA because you played basketball there last weekend or took an after school art class in the 5th grade, you only know half the story. The Y has a long history of helping the community.
Last year, the organization celebrated it's 150th anniversary, making it the largest and oldest multicultural organization in the world. Today, It's continues it's mission to eliminate racism and empower women. In 1934 it was one of the first groups to speak up for civil rights. By 1960, they were speaking out even more. That year, in Atlanta, the Y opened their cafeteria doors to become the first integrated public dining facility in the city.
The Milwaukee YWCA has many great programs available to women of all ages.
Their very public fight to promote racial justice is just one of the many ways they serve the community. Did you know that the YWCA provides transitional housing for women in need? Or that they support women entrepreneurs and are dedicated to women's economic advancement? In the 1920's they fought for 8 hour work days for women working in factories and continue to fight for equal pay. The Y also has great programs for teens to get involved with. Take the YWCA of Greater Milwaukee for instance. For one week every summer, Camp Everytown opens and a group of diverse teenagers head to the woods to develop a respect for each other's cultural backgrounds. This youth leadership conference prepares teens to challenge the racism, sexism and other problems that appear much too frequently. There's also the Wize Girlz program in Waterloo, Iowa that gets young girls involved with service projects to help the community. - Shey Lyn Zanotti
Every YWCA has it's own unique programs. To get a closer look at how you can get involved, check out www.ywca.org for a Y in your area.
Do It!
W
hat happens when you get together a bunch of beautiful, intelligent ladies, united by their love of boxing? If your name is KnockOuts For Girls, you get an amazing non-profit organization dedicated to the idea that if everybody gives back just a little, the world will end up being a better place. KnockOuts For Girls is made up of young women from all walks of life that share a common interest in boxing. The ladies found that they wanted to share the boost in self-esteem and empowerment they got from the discipline and structure inherent in the sport. The ladies use female boxing matches and other events to raise money to empower underprivileged girls and women. They run a mentoring program that pairs KnockOuts with Little KnockOuts, giving them somebody to look up to and touch base with over time. Hopefully, this instills a sense of independence that leads them to continue the cycle of giving back to their own communities. Check out the KnockOuts website at www.ko4g.com for information regarding their programs. They include the ‘Make A Little Girl Smile’ program, ‘KnockOut in Need’, their mentorship program, their scholarship program, an advice column and health and fitness tips. They'll inspire you to get out your punching bags and get to work in your own community! - Shey Lyn Zanotti
Make A Little Girl Smile Run by KnockOut Erika Flores who is also LG's “Spirit” columnist, this KO4G program grants wishes to underprivileged girls (ages 5-17) anywhere in the world. KnockOuts For Girls accepts letters directly from girls or their parents, teachers, relatives, friends, etc. soliciting help to put a smile on a girl's face. KO4G will seek assistance and reach out to the community to find the help that is requested and help as many girls as possible. We are looking for deserving girls that would otherwise go without what is being requested due to lack of finances. Examples of recent requests are an eye exam and a pair of glasses, special needs tutoring, a day at the zoo, a prom dress, etc...
LG's KnockOut, Erika Flores
Letters, both requesting help and offering help, can be emailed to: ErikaFlores@KnockOutsForGirls.org
neon green empire waist dress by Li Cari green lucite bracelets by Tarina Tarantino jeweled link chain bracelet by Erickson Beamon snakeskin print Tuberose wedge by Nude Shoes rhinestone bow headband, stylist's own
Featuring Jazmin Whitley in Li Cari Photography by Lucinda Wedge Retouch by Richard Alan Wedge Wardrobe Styling by Erica Sanae Make-up by Amanda Rose Martinez Hair by Francisco Pinto
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just got off the phone with Jazmin Whitley, and without a doubt need to take a typing class or hire a stenographer if I am to do phone interviews and survive. lol. Anyways, Jazmin is the designer behind the Couture fashion label Li Cari (pronounced 'Lee-khah-di' more or less). At 19, Jazmin was the youngest designer to show her work at NY Fashion week. Fast track two years and she is already a veteran in the industry. With several collections under her belt, expert status at About. com, an MTV reality show hitting the air this summer and a warm grounded maturity that is apparent from the minute she picks up, this is one amazing chica. Miss D is proud to present her to you, as I just experienced her - real, focused, passionate, positive and pleasantly youthful. LG: How was your day? Do anything fun? Jazmin: It was good. I was just finishing up a dress I am working on. LG: This is a pretty exciting time for you. Wanna fill us in on everything that is going on? Jazmin: I am doing a lot of things right now. Just today, I woke up and went to a studio in Burbank to do voice-overs for my show. I am sewing a dress, so I finished it and then I am styling a shoot tonight. LG: Tell us about your upcoming show on MTV? What was your reaction to the news? Jazmin: “House of Jazmin” is coming out this summer. It follows my life as a young fashion designer and features me and my friends. I am excited that people get to look at what I do: getting ready for fashion week, working on my Spring/Summer 2010 collection, styling shoots and dressing people for the red carpet. We’ve finished taping and the voice-overs were the last part, so now it just has to get through editing! LG: You know this will make you paparazzi fodder overnight right? Are you ready to have your fan base quadrupled instantly? Jazmin: I think I’m ready for it. (she giggles) It seems surreal because this is my life. Fashion is my life, and I’ve been working on collection after collection. Usually a fashion show will have 300-400 attendees, but next season it could double. I am excited! LG: What’s the strangest thing that has happened so far as a public figure? Jazmin: The only thing that is strange is that I don’t get to spend as much time with my friends as I used to. Most of the time I am working on something that consumes my every moment. That’s the only real change.
LG: Where are most of your good friends from? Jazmin: I’ve met so many amazing industry people, but I have friends I am really close to from school and church and that I grew up with. The fashion industry has a lot of older people, so I can relate to little kids and to older people...a wide range. Which is cool. LG: How do you maintain balance with everything going on? Jazmin: My family’s support and having a tight knit family keeps me grounded. LG: What type of guy do you go for? (like the smooth transition there?) Jazmin: He has to understand that my career is something really important and that I have to be working a lot. Someone mature. I don’t have a boyfriend right now because I never get to go out and have fun. I need to do more of that. LG: What types of things do you enjoy doing? Jazmin: Cooking, hanging out with my friends, rollerskating and bowling and stuff that’s just fun. (giggles) Laughing. LG: What do you miss the most about your teens? Jazmin: Not having to stress out about deadlines. There are so many deadlines and tons of appointments in fashion. I miss free time and no worries.
"...its important to be respected."
LG: If not fashion design, then what? Jazmin: I love kids. They are so dear to my heart. So definitely something with children. Maybe like a kindergarten teacher. LG: You would totally have the best dressed class at every kindergarten graduation! (I realize that only I found this funny and quickly move on.) This is our service issue, so we’d love to hear your feelings about our duty to help others. Jazmin: This is definitely so important to me. I participate in charity events. Actually, I just had a huge show for Project Ethos on Friday. Giving back and showing people how, when they are looking at you... it matters. Part of the reason for doing the show is to give girls a good role model. Someone who works really hard and is still grounded and relatable. I hope to show a positive role model. Especially to young women who can see that its important to be respected.
emerald green sheath dress by Li Cari green Valeria Necklace by AA Kinal Jewelry Charly Earrings by AA Kinal Jewelry bangles by For Love 21 Sting Ray Belt by Raina Belts China White Strappy Sandal by Skin by Nude Shoes
LG: I feel you. That’s exactly why I started LG. I can’t handle another 6th grader who looks up to chicks like Danger from Ray J or wants to be a video girl or marry a baller as her life goal... grrr. Jazmin: Kids in middle school watching this stuff don’t know that’s not something they should want. My show aims to show the importance of setting goals and working hard. Showing another side to being in the industry. LG: You do a lot of charity events, which is awesome... but a little birdy told me your commitment to service goes way beyond the red carpet gala’s. Can you tell us about your pet cause? Jazmin: It’s really important to me to create an awareness about child labor. Its so horrible, but we are here and don’t see it. The ladies are shopping at Forever 21 and buying clothes made in countries with no child labor laws. They are not governed and the kids can be sick and hurt or anything! Its something I would like to bring attention to. All of my clothes are made in the USA. I do not outsource for cheaper products and will not, no matter what. I would turn down a bigger order if it couldn’t be filled here before doing that. That’s something a lot of other designers wouldn’t do. LG: How can we help? Jazmin: Look at the tags and the care labels. Read about which countries support child labor and which countries have laws. Make an effort to buy only from the ones who have the laws. You can help the children who are being practically starved (they might only get one bowl of rice each day) and working unlimited hours by taking a stand. LG: I saw the cool photo booth pics from your birthday in April... how does 21 feel? Jazmin: 21 feels like... oh my goodness... it feels like Crazy! (giggles) It feels like I’ve been in fashion for so long. It feels amazing to have accomplished so much at such a young age. I’m happy.
"My show aims to show the importance of setting goals and working hard."
LG: Any advice for the LG Chiquitas who are hoping to get into the fashion design world? Jazmin: Yeah. Work really hard and be persistent. You can’t give up! If you follow your dreams and you work really hard, anything is possible. You have to strike alone, keep going and don’t listen to other people when they put you down. Being independent is really important. Depend on your work and put in the effort and you’ll achieve your goals.
black skirt and grey silk blouse by Li Cari pink Madonna Necklace by AA Kinal Jewelry black mesh ring by Etoile Couture Jewelry grey tulle ower hair clip by Tarina Tarantino silver bow King King peeptoe by Skin by Nude Shoes black skinny suspenders by Supply Sergeant
I miss free time and no worries."
fuschia wide collar jacket, sequin skirt by Li Cari feather drop earrings by Tarina Tarantino textured silver cuff Bracelet by Etoile Couture Jewelry black bow Cindy Bracelet by AA Kinal Jewelry black Donna Bracelet by AA Kinal Jewelry black embossed patent sandals by Baby Phat
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can't help but pat myself on the back for a cover model well chosen. Jazmin is so LG it brings a tear to my eye. So support our new homita however you can. And Forever 21... shame on you! LG House of Jazmin premiers on August 18th at 10:30pm on MTV! Check out shoplicari.com (she's got a hot new streetwear line)... Follow her at twitter.com/JazminWhitley and add her at www.myspace.com/licaribyjazmin (its updated often). Find out about Project Ethos at http://www.projectethos.com. Read up on child labor at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child_labour.
blush tiered multi-colored dot dress by Li Cari textured gold cuff bracelets by Etoile Couture Jewelry skinny turquoise bangles by For Love 21 vintage cream bead necklace, stylist's own tights by Xhilaration vanilla Sacha peeptoe by Nude Shoes peach Forget Me Not purse by Beijo
Celebrity Crush
James Franco. He's so hot!
Favorite Fabric Silk. It's just effortless beauty.
Guilty Pleasure Favorite Country
My grandma's food. She cooks such amazing Italian food.
It has to be Italy. It's so gorgeous there, you just feel the fashion.
Hero/Role Model black tiered dress and grey crochet cardigan by Li Cari silver Sydney Necklace by AA Kinal Jewelry Purple Chain Necklace by Erickson Beamon for Target silver Kate Bracelet by AA Kinal Jewelry purple Mandala Ring by Tarina Tarantino black Refine shoe by J.Kuo tights by Angelina
My mom. She's so amazing and she helps me. We're friends.
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this summer, cool off your spending... and let your separates work overtime!
Photography by
Nadirah Bahar Wardrobe by
LSF-Style Hair & Makeup by
TJ Felts
A colorful tank can liven up any ensemble.
Rock those capris all day, from work to play!
Make your fun-in-the-sun dress into work wear with a breezy blazer!
A cardigan can carry any cutie from the boardroom to the beach...
So mix up your favorite combos and
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CREDITS A Life of Service, Ana Dodson
Fashion & Double Dip cont.
Tom Sundro Lewis, Photographer sundrosights.com
Lacey Elizabeth, Model (Double Dip) ModelMayhem.com/sweetlaceypoo
Beauty
Mary Beth Sales, Wardrobe Stylist (Fashion) marybethsales.com
Second Hand Studios, Photographer dloshootz.com Holly Bilicki, Hair & Make Up hollybilicki.com Joaquina Smoot, Model modelmayhem.com/j0119 Xia Xiong, Model modelmayhem.com/xiaROCKS15 Fashion & Double Dip Nadirah Bahar, Photographer Sweetfaceshots@gmail.com TJ Felts, Hair & Makeup modelmayhem.com/artotvanity Adrian Rico, Photo Assistant AdrianRicoSy@gmail.com LSF-Style, Wardrobe Stylist (Double Dip) modelmayhem.com/1052959 Rodney France Co-Graphic Designer (Double Dip) pixelalter.com/
Yarley, Model (Fashion) modelmayhem.com/yarley Girl on the Go! Lucinda Wedge, Photographer lucindawedge.com Richard Alan Wedge, Retoucher mysite.verizon.net/rawedge Erica Sanae, Wardrobe Stylist ericasanae.com Francisco Pinto, Hair Stylist modelmayhem.com/184572 Amanda Rose Martinez Make-up Artist amandarosemakeup.com Twisted Comix Tyler Copes, Artist tystarr.com If you would like to be a contributor to LG, please contact us at submissions@lipglossmagazine.com
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