March/April 2015 Issue by Omarr Olasewere

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letter from the editor Welcome to the March/April issue! March is a very special month. Not only do I celebrate my birthday on the 18th, my beautiful mother and son’s birthdays are in March as well. I would like to wish them a Happy Birthday. Without the unconditional love, and support they provide me I wouldn’t be where I am today. I love and cherish you both. My team and I hope you enjoy the articles and editorial pieces in this issue. I would like to thank my wonderful team for their hard work, support and loyalty.

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Editor in Chief & Founder Omarr Olasewere

Tosha Cole Clemens, Julia Escobosa, Angela Calvin, Stacey Blanchet, Tymisha Singletary-Blunt, Aunindita Bhatia, Antonio Ochoa

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on the cover Photographer: Joseph Graf Model: Vel Jones

2015 March/April Issue

Angela Calvin - Veto New Year’s Resolutions

Writer/Article

Stacey Blanchet - ‘The Desert King’ Amato

Tosha Cole Clemens - 1800cinchers

Tymisha Singletary-Blunt – Tinder and Meetup

Tosha Cole Clemens – Finding Your Rhythm

Aunindita Bhatia - Accessorize the Green Way

Julia Escobosa – Mother Earth Lover

Antonio Ochoa - S/S 2015 RTW

Julia Escobosa - Hoppy Birthday

Antonio Ochoa- G.O.O.D.S. on Grammys

Julia Escobosa – Wear It Now Julia Escobosa - Natural Nugs Angela Calvin - Who You Calling Names? The LGBT Community

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“Kissed After Midnight” Heather Beaver “Twin Power” Kim Craven “Misunderstood” Jonathan Sevilla

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Credits Lead Photographer: Heather Beaver and/or HB Photography www.hbphotography.dphoto.com MUA: Sophia Borghese MAC & Smashbox products used Model: Jaluv Bartley signed with Taxi Talent Management

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Credits Lead Photographer: Heather Beaver and/or HB Photography www.hbphotography.dphoto.com MUA: Sophia Borghese MAC & Smashbox products used Model: Jaluv Bartley signed with Taxi Talent Management

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Credits Lead Photographer: Heather Beaver and/or HB Photography www.hbphotography.dphoto.com MUA: Sophia Borghese MAC & Smashbox products used Model: Jaluv Bartley signed with Taxi Talent Management

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A New Year, A New You! Can you believe it is that time of year again? A new start, a reason to make things be different in your life and be the best you, you can be. Did you know that getting into better shape is the most common New Year’s resolution? That means we all want to feel and look better! Even the most beautiful people I come across still have something about themselves that they wish they could improve. Don’t us all! I know for myself, I have turned 30 and all of a sudden my body is changing. I am now realizing the importance of taking care of the one body I have. No one else is going to do it for you, right!

Like so many others, my New Year’s resolution yet again is to get in better shape. So how are the best ways of doing it? Starve yourself by eating a horrible tasting diet that once you go off the diet, the weight comes back? Or do a cleanse to lose a quick 5 pounds and then yet again the weight comes back in a month! Let’s face it; if we want to be as healthy as possible, we must have a new way of life. A combination of eating healthy (non-processed foods) and working out regularly is what will make us see a difference.

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Don’t forget, drinking plenty of water.

Working out is the hardest part for me. However, once you get into the routine I find it refreshing and actually enjoyable, especially when you start to see physical results from your hard efforts. It’s rewarding to see that your routine is paying off. I know a lot of people are trying workout cinchers as a way to enhance their workout.

Waist cinchers have been used by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Snooki. They are now catching the eye of people world-wide. So what is so unique about this method of working out? I have learned that the cinchers are meant to keep you in place and also helps with getting your tummy flatter (especially good for those mom’s that just had a baby and want to get their body back quicker). To get a better understanding of how amazing these workout cinchers are, I set down with the owner of 1800 cinchers to learn more about this hidden gem! What made you decide to start 1800cinchers? JM: 1800cinchers was born out of necessity. After having a C-section birth, I went in search of a waist reducing technique which included belly wrapping. It involved the help of 2 people wrapping a tight cloth around the belly of a new mom and the new mom keeping it on for a

few hours a day, every day.

What is 1800cinchers known for? JM: 1800cinchers is known as a hub for body contouring shapewear that helps to reduce fat naturally with time. All our products, in

one shape or another; assists in weight loss and fat reduction.

What do you enjoy most about your job? JM: I enjoy seeing the difference our products make for women, especially those who could not afford to go under the knife and want to use a more natural approach. I see our products make them happy to see realistic results. What has been your greatest accomplishment with 1800cinchers? JM: Our accomplishment has been to see real customers and celebrities alike say the same thing about our products. Everyone, famous or not just wants real results and that’s what we’ve been able to give.

What is your company’s philosophy? JM: Our philosophy is to keep providing products that yield realistic results. We believe that if you give people the right tools to help achieve their goals, they will stay motivated until it pays off!

What is your goal with 1800cinchers over the next 5 years? JM: In the next 5 years, we want to do what we are doing now. Shaping women and men who need a real body shaper that will not just smoothen them up but will also provide permanent results.

What is one thing that you would like people to know about this brand that they might not know? JM: The 1800cinchers team consists of individuals who truly love what they do. We work hard every day with the question is mind. What do our customers need? That is what we live by. We work hard every day and have team meetings to make it right for our customers and give them quality products.

Now we know the celebrities secret to looking great! To find out more, go to: www.1800Cinchers.com Article By: Tosha Cole Clemens Fashion Industry Expert www.Facebook.com/ToshaColeClemens

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A Natural Detox- Get Your Body Back!

I’m sure everyone can agree on one thing, everyone wants to look and feel better! Most of us try diets only to end up frustrated because we can’t maintain the extreme limitations on our favorite foods. Others join a gym and try to get disciplined to a workout schedule and yet again we realize we have to also watch what we put into our bodies. When in reality, everything is about a balance. Exercise, diet, and maintenance are the keys to creating a healthy balanced life. What do I mean by maintenance? Well, think about

it this way, your car would not run unless you change the oil, add gas, replace the tires, etc. Our bodies are also a machine. So why do we think our bodies are different than a car? We have to invest in ourselves, be proactive to take care of the one body we have. The maintenance I am referring to is cleaning out our bodies or better known as detoxing.

Are you the type of person that hesitates to try new products until you see proven results? Well, I’m sure you will be convinced once you see how thousands of people have transformed their bodies by using Lyfe Tea. Once I discovered Lyfe Tea’s website, I took a look at their instagram page and was blown away with all the celebrities that have used their products. They have also been voted the best product to eliminate toxins by Dr. Oz. Now if that isn’t convincing then I don’t know what is! What I love most about this brand is the fact that their products are all natural and include vitamins, minerals, vital proteins, antioxidants, omega oils, and other added benefits. To see before and after transformations, as well as all the celebrities using Lyfe Tea, go to: https://instagram.com/lyfe_tea/ Let’s transform our bodies from the inside out! Article By: Tosha Cole Clemens

Detoxing is a way to rid yourself of harmful chemicals that you are exposed to on a daily basis. If we don’t take the time to clean out our system, it becomes hard on our organs to handle this load. Think of it in terms of a clogged drain. A drain cannot function properly if it is clogged. However, once a product is added to release the clogged drain, it is free to function normally.The same is true with our bodies.

I am always on the lookout for natural products that aid in helping maintain a healthy lifestyle. Lyfe Tea offers a natural way to eliminate the toxins in our bodies. We develop toxins whether it is from the environment we are in or the food we eat.

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It is important for our well-being to cleanse ourselves from these harmful factors. Not only will you lose weight, you will boost your metabolism and improve your digestive system.

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Twin Power

Models: Lonnie and Donnie Hawkins (Lonnie in straw hat) Stylist: Lonnie Hawkins Photographer: Kim Craven

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Twin Power

Models: Lonnie and Donnie Hawkins (Lonnie in straw hat) Stylist: Lonnie Hawkins Photographer: Kim Craven

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Tinder and Meetup: GOODS ways to meet people? I heard of Tinder last year from my female boss, and didn’t think much of it since there is many a dating/ meet up site for the using. One afternoon, I decided to check it out and download the app. I wasn’t too sure of the premise of it but I quickly got the jest of it—you swipe, swipe, swipe your heart out, looking at people in your area’s profiles (but mostly focusing on their pictures of course) then maybe reading what they decide to boast about or if you have similar friends as it uses your Facebook to sign up. Every swipe, whether you swipe right on the shirtless six pack fella or swipe left on the other side of the spectrum, is anonymous, unless you find a match. Finding a match means that you both swiped right on each other and now have the opportunity to chat with each other. Very exciting indeed when this happens and that’s where the addiction comes into play—at times you are a little iffy about positively swiping on a profile, not wondering if they are truly your type or if they would be interested in you and so forth, later to decide “Whatever. I’ll just swipe right” then find yourself surprised that that very person swiped you also. One can only wonder if half of the people really do find you attractive or not or have other intentions. Meetup on the other hand is less physically inclined and gathers people from different backgrounds/areas together for various meet ups to do anything from midnight hiking to clubbing downtown. This one seems to focus more on activities that help one get out there, meet people and have a good time doing it.

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With both apps/sites, they are excellent ways to meet people depending on what you yourself are looking for. Take for instance Tinder. Tinder is geared more towards the younger generation, with hooking up being its main focus (whether they want to admit it or not) whereas Meetup seems to be geared more towards the older crowd or even those new in town that want activities to do while meeting people. There’s a huge decision at hand, to swipe or not? –

Tymisha Blunt

Who You Calling Names? The LGBT Community By Angela M. Calvin LGBTTQQIIAA: Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Pansexual. Transgender. Queer. Questioning. Intersex. Intergender. Asexual. Ally. Yes, these are identities and labels that are not an exhaustive list, but some that attempt to cover the queer community. The term queer describes all individuals that do not fit within gender or sexuality “norms”. I am sure when you took a look at this you said to yourself that you knew at least “LGBT”. But where did these others come from!?. Trust me so did I. As I researched, combing information about labels, my head began to hurt. As someone that has chosen to live outside of the heterosexual “norm” in relationships at a later time of my life, I am wondering why the need for so many labels? Are they beneficial or are they harmful? What are the uses for such labels? I do feel that there is some need for certain labels to differentiate one person from the next just as much as we have races and ethnicities. Mainly, I believe that labels are here to define ourselves to the world and that in itself can be problematic. It definitely is NOT for us. Or maybe it is so that we more clearly know who we are and dissipate the confusion. What happens when labels stop being identification and start becoming boxed confinements in which we must fit in order to gain validity as a queer person? What happens when they can be a source of division, judgment and ostra-

cizing? In a time where there has been an ongoing fight to establish equality in the LGBT community, I dare to say that the need to “label” ourselves has caused our own quagmire. More for some than others I might add. Within certain cultures we are drowning in labels and it’s become obsessive, more isolating than unifying in the cause. I find myself in this muck. I already face the imposed burden by society of being black and a woman, I now must face being required to check off a label box of how I identify. I feel the eyes and the desperation in which another queer or heterosexual person is trying to figure me out. They just HAVE to figure me out. I can see the computing in their heads “ hmm.. she a femme huh, no wait she seems bisexual, wait no she could be a Dom or Aggressive femme, no she isn’t butch. Hmm I wonder…..” Just stop. Just stop. There is this incessant need to define something or someone so that WE can make sense of it. Unfortunately, many of us have fell prey and feel we must claim something. I have often said I choose to love who I love and yet, I would bet my life on it, someone would snicker and be like “she’s confused” But why? Why am I confused? Can you just let me live my life! I know who I am. So does my partner. I think that is enough. Should I force you to select a political party? No. Then there you have it.

This conversation is one that must be explored and cannot be broken down in one article. We can have this discussion in great depths. There may be those that disagree with my sentiments. I respect those who live and die by the label. But will you truly die by the label? Suffocate yourself from the fluidity of enjoying life? Let me leave you with this. We all have our own stories to tell and no one can tell YOUR story, so why are you trying so hard to tell another person’s? Many know the road to equality in the LGBT community has been hard. It is NOT easy to know how to identify in this space for some more than others. Yet, everyone has suffered their time of discrimination and hardship. When we try holding so tightly to labels, we run the risk of making the road that much harder for our brothers and sisters that are trying to find their own voice and identity. Let’s not be hypocritical in our plight. Let’s be empathetic and embrace that we are all trying to find our way and at the end of the day we are ying and yang, masculine and feminine and we will flow however we want without an agenda. I know my name and who I am. Do you? If so then I ask you. “Who you calling names”?

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