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C.E.O & Publisher Noleet Rice noleet@runwaystylemag.com Feature Writers Noleet Riced verto Norma Friedmann Marketing & Public Relations Will Nelson Abram Smith Magazine Layout & Graphic Design Noleet Rice David Alverto Execute Marketing Assistant Niecy Nelson

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CONTENTS

INSIDE FEATURE Mary Alice Stephenson Celebrity Stylist & Fashion Contributing Editor

HIGHLIGHT Beauty in the Wild by Brandi Taylor The premiere Italian beauty maker

TRENDFORECASTING Lilli Camaj, Little Miss Obssessive Living her moment with Niki Minaj

Taking Spring 2011 into Summer for StyleSeason

EDITORIALS Spring Jewels Obssessive Bride Pre-Fall 2012 Review

INDUSTRY NEWS RSM Style Team Heidi D, Heidi D Cosmetics StyleSeason: Beauty Tips

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10 International Beauty, Spanish Butterfly 26 Letter From The Editor

StyleSeason: Contributing to Fashion’s House

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RUNWAYSTYLE EDITOR’S LETTER

STYLESEASON: CONTRIBUTING TO FASHION’S HOUSE Publishing an industry magazine has been the most rewarding experience. The world literally opened up its doors and welcomed RUNWAYSTYLE in for a “visit.” Now, that we’re here, we want to stay forever. We want to be the “family member” asked to move in and maintain the household. In this case, we have moved in fashion’s house and we made a promise to contribute to its upkeep. After I came back from Mercedes Benz Fashion Week (Fall/Winter 2011) in New York, I was sitting in my office at RUNWAYSTYLE thinking, “how can our publication contribute to fashion’s household?” An epiphany, hit me like a hundred pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes: StyleSeason. What is StyleSeason you ask? StyleSeason is taking all the current trends and making them truly your own. It using fashion in ways that give back to your community. StyleSeason is looking ahead two or more seasons making easy to forecast timeless style. Each facet of StyleSeason can be combined or executed separately.

in your own way. We want our features mo tivating to you to seek clues from designers, image consultants and your own closets to create innovate style. In other words, celebrate StyleSeason by taking current trends, put a spin on them and invent modern looks. I knew my idea of StyleSeason was validated, when I interviewed Mary Alice Stephenson. Mary Alice, a celebrity stylist and fashion contributing editor for magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, etc, said clothes “gotta have that twist.” She mentioned, “designers are using technological advances in fusing fabrication and embellishments in forward thinking ways instead of going to the retro in past seasons.” Mary Alice exemplifies what StyleSeason is all about. For the second year in a row, Mary Alice has partnered with Grace Center of Hope to host Women Helping Women Fashion Show. She is hosting and styling Naheem Khan designs to help the homeless (see page 14).

This StyleSeason ask yourself, “How can I In this beauty issue, RUNWAYSTYLE looks at contribute to fashion’s house and make a difPre-Fall 2012. We feature photographers and ference?” makeup artists who helped create beautiful imagery. As our reader, we want these images to inspire you to celebrate StyleSeason

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RUNWAYSTYLE CONTRIBUTORS NAME: Jennifer Fitzgerald LOCATION: Grand Blanc Michigan, U.S.A. THIS ISSUE: Writer, Spring 2011 Fashion Trends Jennifer currently is a business student majoring in marketing and writing. She models in the Detroit area and is a freelance fashion write. Jennifer is a sweet, considerate, free spirit woman that loves animals. On her free time she enjoys spending quality time with her loved ones, working out, baking sweets, scrapbooking, and she loves to travel to Florida with her family. Jennifer has a hard work ethic and is very motivated to succeed in life. Contact Jennifer at jennifermodelbooking@gmail.com or visit her website at www.jenniferrfitzgearld.com. NAME: Diontae Orr LOCATION: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. THIS ISSUE: Writer, Trend Report: Spring 2011 Diontae is a fashion stylist and public relations specialist based out of Detroit. He’s an advocate for everything fashion! He studies trends to bring up-to-date information on what’s hot in the industry to our readers. NAME: Michelle Aristocrat LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario, Canada THIS ISSUE: Photographer & Makeup Artist, Pre-Fall Review Michelle is a freelance photographer, makeup artist and stylist from Ottawa, Canada. She considers herself a creative artist who loves fashion, art, photography, makeup and nature. I’m currently is Maryland USA. Visit Michelle’s website for more information at www.michellearitocrat.net. Beatriz Iglesias Murcia, Spain Makeup Artist, RSM Cover & Beautiful Jewels Brandy Taylor, www.xquisitelooks.com Southfield, Michigan, U.S.A. Makeup Artist, Beauty in the Wild Norman Friedmann Madrid, Spain At-Large Editor, Spanish Butterfly, Mrs. Spain 2011 Andy Quarius, Editorial Submission Winner Barcelona, Spain Photographer, Obssessive Bride Salwan Georges Southfield, MI, U.S.A. Photographer, Event: Fashion Rules Party

COVER: Photographer: Alejandro Fernández by Escalam Management http://www.escalam.com/ Model: Micha Thyge by escalam management http://www.escalam.com/ Make-up artist: Beatriz Iglesias Hair: Santi Sánchez Jewels: Manuel Spinosa Jewellery http://www.spinosajewellery.com/ Stylist: José David Plaza (JDYS) Special thanks to: (Cazcarra) José Miguel Martínez, Zinnia Elegans, Grupozent

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TRENDFORECASTING

ili Camaj is a fashion & beauty loving designer behind Little Miss Obsessive fashion accessories or LMO. Lili, a beautiful, young entrepreneur lives in Shelby Township, Michigan. At 24, she is taking the accessory industry by storm with her fabulous collection. We can imagine her jewelry line is influenced by her personal style which consists of a mix of girly, trendy & classic. Lili appreciates the current trends: bright colors, crop tops, white wide leg pants, tassel belts, lace, fedoras, and feather extensions. These elements can be seen in the hats, bangles and head pieces she designs. She uses pretty appliqués, sequins and sparkly embellishements for the girly, girly. Lili also designs sophisticated hats that with rhinestones for women that want to be sleek with a pop of glamour.

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JEWELRY DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT Lili Camaj is living her moment for life designing fashion accessories worn by celebrities.

When it comes to industry professionals breaking in the industry we wanted to know what was the best advise she received. Lili said it wast to “Follow your heart. If you believe in something,

you can make it happen. No dream is too big.” She is doing just that. Lili says that ideas keep her up at night. We can’t wait to see more of the creative ideas she comes up with.

LILI CAMAJ, LMO FASHION ACCESSORIES Photos by Chris Schwegler

ABOVE: NICKI MINAJ PERFORMING IN DETROIT WEARING A LMO PINK CHAMPANGE FEDORA

We wanted to know what her source of inspiration is and she said “Many people/things inspire me. I find inspirations everywhere. Lili is inspired at any moment, but it it is the loyalty & support of her friends that she values most. “They inspire me. At photo shoots, shopping, fashion shows, designers, etc. All of my pieces reflect my inspiration & style.” When Lili is not designing accessories, she makes women like Miss Michigan 2010 and not Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih look great. She is using LMO to collaborate with her favorite charity: H.I.M. to raise awareness for human trafficking. She is very detail-oriented which makes her talented at being creative. We asked how critical she is of herself on a scale of 1 to 10. Her answer was, “11!” When asked

if she could take her favorite piece that she designed ever, who would she place it on and what part of the world would she be in. Lill with enthusiastically answered, “I recently had this become a reality! Nicki Minaj wore a pink LMO fedora in Detroit & a blue one in Bloomington. My next pick would be Victoria Beckham-NYFW.” We were curious to know if Lili could collaborate with any designer in the world and create the “perfect piece” who that designer would be. Self assured she answered, “Hands down.. Marchesa.” FUN FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT LILI CAMAJ Prominent colors in her wardrobe are White, black, green, yellow; Green is her favorite color Her favorite city to shop in is West Bloomfield, Michigan at Kiss & Tell Boutique At 16, the first designer she bought was a Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 She nevers leaves the house without her sunglasses Her greatest extravagance are Gucci & Christian Louboutin shoes She gets her hair done at Luigi Bruni Salon, Birmingham, Michigan She uses moroccan oil in her hair Her best brand of jeans of is Frankie B

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TRENDFORECASTING

MIXING PRINTS:

TAKING SPRING 2011 INTO SUMMER FOR

Diontae says, “A lot of designers are using bold prints and even mixing g er, when prints on the runway. However, adding print to your wardrobe e be subtle. Instead of mixing, optt to commit to one or two bold prints ints and add them to a few of your staple aple pieces.”

STYLESEASON Stylists agree Spring 2011 fashion trends dominate the runway. We at RUNWAYSTYLE believe they will be a Summer hit. by Jennifer Fitgerald & Dionte Orr Edited by Noleet Rice

JENNIFER FITGERALD: “Fash-

ion is all about taking risks, and this spring there are no rules! This season is all about color and we’re seeing a lot of it. From bold intense neon colors, to unexpected prints, those are some of the many looks we’ve seen straight off the runway. Some fun sheek ways to spring up your look is by mixing and matching your colors. Spin the color wheel, some unexpected pairings can be dynamite.”

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DIONTAE ORR: ”Since spring

has finally sprung, it’s the perfect time to add a little color to your wardrobe. Put away those drab blacks’ and grays’ from winter! Bold hyper colors are huge this season. The runways were filled with color from our favorite designers. To translate the colorful runway pieces into your everyday ready-to-wear wardrobe shouldn’t be hard. Whether it’s a bright top or a form-fitting bandage skirt, don’t be afraid of color! Small accents are the key to being chic without overpowering your entire look.”

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Jennifer says, “A very popular color that is seen everywhere from runways, to magazines, to commercials are nudes. Nude nail lacquer is something that you could wear with just about anything.”

PUNK INFLUENCES: Diontae says, “Punk influences continued to denominate this season. Wear a sheer tank top under a studded biker jacket or vest for an edgy spring night on the town. Also, pair combat style boots with your favorite pair of skinny jeans for an effortless punk style.”

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ACCESSORIES: Jennifer says, “We all know an outfit isn’t complete without accessories. It’s so simple and uncomplicated, you can glam up any outfit in seconds.”

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INTERNATIONAL HIGHLIGHT

Spring JEWELS

Spring 2011 is all about bright colors. For StyleSeason, Spanish makeup artist, Beatriz Iglesias shows us mixing extreme color palettes to mimic gorgeous jewels is an international trend that makeup artists should try and and fashion forward women can incorporate in their looks for special occasions.

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BEATRIZ IGLESIAS, MAKEUP ARTIST SPAIN

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CREDITS: Photographer: Alejandro Fernández by Escalam Management http://www.escalam.com/ Model: Micha Thyge by escalam management http://www.escalam.com/ Make-up artist: Beatriz Iglesias Hair: Santi Sánchez Jewels: Manuel Spinosa Jewellery http://www.spinosajewellery.com/ Stylist: José David Plaza (JDYS) Special thanks to: (Cazcarra) José Miguel Martínez, Zinnia Elegans, Grupozent

INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY

Spanish Butterfly

by Norman Friedmann

Norma Friedmann gets personal with the reigning Mrs. Spain ‘2011, Julia Craven, to find out what it means to be the face of Spain and Dure Couture.

Credits of the story of Julia Craven, Mrs. Spain ‘2011 with Dure Couture clothing. Model: Julia Craven ''Mrs. Spain'2011'' Photographer: David Cerdá Location: Barcelona, Spain Makeup and Hair: Esther Sánchez Designer: Javier Duré Feature: Norma Friedmann Full Costume: Duré Couture

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JULIA CRAVEN, MRS. SPAIN ‘2011 YOU ARE THE NEW BRILLIANT ‘MRS. SPAIN 2011 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LADY IN SPAIN? -For me, the real beauty is something you cannot see with your eyes, it is the beauty inside. But being beautiful inside means having respect to others and yourself first of all, looking after yourself, making yourself attractive for your husband and children and everyday dress yourself with taste and style. YOU REPRESENT SPAIN IN THE 2011 MRS. WORLD CONTEST, WHAT IS THE CONTEST ABOUT? -The pageant Mrs World is a contest for married women who manage to combine family, career and beauty queen qualities. You can be as young as 18 years old and mature as 52 years old, housewife or business lady, having children can give you extra points but these is not obligatory. The delegates need to have a degree, be married a minimum of 6 months and have some experience with charity events. MRS. WORLD CONTEST IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORLDWIDE BEAUTY EVENTS. WHAT ARE THE QUALITIES OR REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT TO PARTICIPATE IN THAT EVENT? -Being a delegate means to show with your lifestyle that having a family does not mean closing yourself from society. Making change in other people’s life every day with your example is the aim of Mrs. World. MRS. WORLD CONTEST IS VERY IMPORTANT INTERNATIONALLY SPEAKING. COULD YOU EXPLAIN ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO US. -”Mrs. World” successfully promotes greater communication, friendship and mutual understanding among all people. While beauty is the key element, contestants are also urged to voice their opinions about marriage and current events so delegates from around the world come together and share a common purpose.

THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS HEADQUARTERS IN THE UNITED STATES TELL US ABOUT YOUR CAREER IN AMERICA. -The Concept for “Mrs. World” has its roots in one of the oldest and most respected of all competitions: “Mrs. America.” That extravaganza was reorganized by David Marmel the founder featuring a more contemporary and glamorous approach. YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE DURÉ COUTURE FIRM TO BE IN CHARGE OF MAKING YOUR WHOLE WARDROBE FOR THE CONTEST. PLEASE TELL US ABOUT IT. -Duré Couture reflects very well my personality, it is elegant and very feminine. I like the combinations of colours and fabrics which Javier Dure uses for his creations. I have my own style and I would like to have my very own unique dress made for just me. What I mostly love about the last collection is the combination of jewellery accessories and lightweight fabrics in the dresses. YOU WILL NOT ONLY TRUST DURÉ COUTURE FIRM TO UNDERTAKE YOUR STYLING BUT ALSO TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR IMAGE DURING THIS YEAR. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? -It is very important to be up to date in fashion and style if you are to have any chance of winning a beauty pageant that is why I chose to work above all with DC. DURÉ COUTURE FIRM HAVE ALSO CHOSEN YOU TO BE THE EXCLUSIVE IMAGE OF THEIR “Celebrities” COLLECTION FOR THIS 2011 SPRING-SUMMER SEASON. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE THE MODEL OF A FIRM LIKE DURÉ COUTURE? -It is a very new experience for me to work with such a creative designer and being DC diva is a big responsibility fronting the brand. Saying that, I felt very easy to communicate and express my ideas and visions of our work together thanks to his profeccionalism and creative spirit DC.

THE CAMPAIGN TOOK PLACE IN BARCELONA IN THE STUDIOS OF THE PRESTIGIOUS PHOTOGRAPHER DAVID CERDA AND TOGETHER WITH A GREAT TEAM OF FASHION PROFESSIONALS. HOW WAS THE EXPERIENCE? -I fell in love with all the designs of the latest collection and I felt absolutely great during the shoot for the catalog Spring-Summer 2011.Working with a top elite photographer and having such a supportive team during the shoot helped me to feel relaxed and express myself in the best way. YOU ARE YOUNG, PRETTY, WIFE MOTHER, PROFESSIONAL, MULTILINGUAL AND QUEEN OF BEAUTY. HOW DO YOU MANAGE TO HAVE EVERYTHING UNDER CONTROL? -I have the best family in the world and due to the 110% of support and understanding of my husband I make it all happen. Life is to live and I live it every minute every day. It is important for me to set a goal and achieve it so I could be the best example for my 3 daughters. I eat healthy, 5 times a week do gym classes and use very good cosmetics, being healthy and looking healthy is very important for me. WHAT DO YOUR FAMILY THINK ABOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST? -All my family is very proud of me, my husband was there for me from a very first moment and we are planning to go through all this experience together. My family will follow me to the country where the pageant will take place and having them next to me will help me to win it. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM 2011 MRS. WORLD CONTEST AND WHAT DOES THIS CONTEST MEAN TO YOU? -I entered the pageant to win the title Mrs World and that is my aim. I also have lots of plans in organizing a national pageant in Spain and having gone through the experience myself will be ideal to make my plans come true.

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OBSESSIVE BRIDE A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OBSESSED WITH BEING MARRIED DRESSES EVERYDAY AS A BRIDE LOOKING FOR A BOYFRIEND INTHE STREETS OF BARCELONA. WILL SHE FIND ONE?

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Photographed by Andy Quarius Styled by Ra Casas Tolos Model: Esther Melero

INSIDE FEATURE

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MARY ALICE STEPHENSON

MARY ALICE STEPHENSON

BIO ONE OF THE WORLD’S SOUGHT AFTER FASHION AND STYLE EXPERTS, MARY ALICE STEPHENSON IS HIGHLY REGARDED AS A WELL-VERSED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE COMMENTATOR COVERING THE LATEST TRENDS IN FASHION, BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE. PROVIDING EXTENSIVE FASHION COVERAGE FOR PRINT AND ELECTRONIC MEDIA, MARY ALICE HAS THE DISTINCT ABILITY TO ANALYZE TRENDS AND CONTEXTUALIZE STYLE. WHETHER BACKSTAGE REPORTING FROM THE WORLD’S TOP RUNWAY SHOWS OR FRONTAND-CENTER ON THE RED CARPET, MARY ALICE ENTERTAINS AND INFORMS AUDIENCES AND READERS ALIKE WITH HER DISTINCT ABILITY TO MAKE FASHION UNDERSTANDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE. POSSESSING A DISTINGUISHED REPUTATION AND AN INCISIVE YET APPROACHABLE PERSONALITY, MARY ALICE IS AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ALIKE. SHE HAS SERVED AS A FASHION AND BEAUTY COMMENTATOR FOR MANY NETWORKS AND SHOWS INCLUDING: CNN’S ANDERSON COOPER 360, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT, AMERICAN MORNING, THE SITUATION ROOM, MTV, VH1, ABC’S GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CBS’ EARLY SHOW, FOX NEWS, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, EXTRA, E!, THE STYLE CHANNEL, ASSOCIATED PRESS TV AND BBC. MARY ALICE IS FREQUENTLY QUOTED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, ASSOCIATED PRESS, THE BOSTON GLOBE, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, LOS ANGELES TIMES, INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE, OPRAH MAGAZINE, AND WWD.

FASHIONABLE CELEBRITIES INCLUDING, JENNIFER LOPEZ, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, HALLE BERRY, BEYONCÉ, RENÉE ZELLWEGER, DREW BARRYMORE, NICOLE KIDMAN, CATE BLANCHET, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JENNIFER ANISTON, AND FIRST LADY, MICHELLE OBAMA. IN 2004, STEPHENSON LAUNCHED A CONSULTING FIRM WHERE SHE OFFERS A VARIETY OF CREATIVE SERVICES INCLUDING STYLING, CREATIVE DIRECTING AND COMMENTATING FOR GLOBAL BRANDS AND MEDIA OUTLETS. SHE RECENTLY BECAME CONSULTING STYLE DIRECTOR FOR USA NETWORKS AND STYLE ADVISOR TO DISTINGUISHED BRAND, TALBOTS. STEPHENSON CURRENTLY SERVES AS CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR AT HARPER’S BAZAAR. SHE IS ALSO THE NATIONAL FASHION AMBASSADOR FOR THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION AND FREE ARTS NYC.

THROUGHOUT HER 20-YEAR CAREER, MARY ALICE HAS WORKED AT LEGENDARY FASHION MAGAZINES INCLUDING VOGUE, ALLURE, MARIE CLAIRE AND HARPER’S BAZAAR. MARY ALICE HAS STYLED HOLLYWOOD’S MOST

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INSIDE FEATURE What would you have liked to have seen that you did not see this season? I would like to see less sheer. I think that there’s a lot of sheer in spring. I did see exactly what I wanted for the Fall: clothes not too bare, not to short. There weren’t clothes that only looked good on models or just trying to make a statement. There were extremely fashionable, well made clothes for women to buy in the Fall. All colors, tons of embellishements. It was like someone sent out some sort of note to all the designers that said, “You better get it on. We need fashion to breathe new life into the economy. We need great clothes that women want to buy.” So for Fall I was blown away. With Spring, there were not clothes I’m gonna really just live in and love. There was more of a sensuality with Fall.

As national fashion ambassador for Make A Wish & Free Arts, Mary Alice’s goal is to use her tools, her connections, her personal power in the bliss that is fashion for her to make a difference in people’s lives. She does a lot of speaking and works with numerous orgazations. Mary Alice has seen how fashion and beauty can change someone’s life in a positive way and reestablish self esteem.

Mary Alice Stephenson, is very busy lady who has her finger on the pulse of fashion. We at RUNWAYSTYLE were privileged to get her to slow down for an interview with us. Mary Alice’s bio reads like a who’s who in fashion, so naturally we wanted to tap into her firsthand knowledge of what’s hot in fashion and where the industry is headed. Of course, we discussed current trends. Mary Alice pointed out that bright, bold color is “in your face.” She expressed that one of the biggest trends this season is breaking the “color rule.” “It’s either mixed or all in one. Color now goes with any other color as seen in Prada and Zara.” We are either wearing punched up color or white. On the opposite end of the spectrum we were seeing a lot of white in collections like Thankoon and stores like H&M. The most important message was the 70s whismy and the flower power like in Marc Jacobs. I agree with Mary Alice’s insight on how this season was about ”breaking the fashion rules.” What she means is “stopping the way we perceive ourselves, our ‘fashionselves’ and shaking that up.” Take the time to allow ourselves to be our most fashionable and “don’t dumb it down to be perceived as powerful succressful, especially women of a certain age.” Talking to Mary Alice let me know that our concept of StyleSeason is on the right track: so many flavorful options and personality driven. I definitely share the same ideals and Mary Alice said it best, “It’s about women in pop culture taking risks with fashion. Like Michelle Obama wearing the crazy belts, bright colored cardigan, funky floral pins and mixing her prints.”

You’ve styled covers for Harper’s Bazaar, Sarah Jessica Parker running across the Brooklyn bridge being my favorite, which was your favorite or most memorable cover you styled? Well, that was a great cover, that was a National Magazine Cover of the Year. It was freezing cold when we shot it. It was so cold and Sarah Jessica was wearing this Chanel dress. She was such a trooper, and of course, everyone on the Brooklyn bridge was stopping and wanting her autograph. I knew how cold she was! We kept putting a jacket on her, she was shooting with Peter Lindbergh and we kept running back and forth on the Brooklyn bridge for hours. Sarah Jessica is one of the most kind, big-hearted, loving professional people you will ever work with. She was adored by everyone on the set in any working situation. There’s very few people as kind, as “right there” who loves fashion as much as she does. It was an incredible experience working with her. Halle Berry, I love this cover. She was in this ivory Dior long dress that she was flaring up and there was this huge bubble. It was a funny experience because we had this bubble team who does this cute bubble show on Broadway. We brought them into the studio and [Halle] was really standing there in the Dior dress as they were blowing huge bubbles around her. It was quite funny. The cover for Vanity Fair with Gisele. We couldn’t go to Brazil and she had a short amount of time. They wanted it to look like Gisele was in the jungle in Brazil which is where she grew up. So we created this whole jungle which was incredible. They brought in all these palms and leaves and created the jungle inside the studio and we put her in this Dolce & Gabbana leopard outfit. Being a Publisher and Editor of my own magazine, Anna Wintour is my idol, what was it like starting out at Vogue and working your way up to being a contributing Fashion Editor, as well as, a style consultant and commentator? I was a fashion assistant at Vogue. I was hired by Anna. I had basically just pretty much just come from Michigan and worked there and worked around her. Then from there I went to Harper’s Bazaar and then Allure and then became a Fashion Director of Marie Claire and then Fashion Director at Harper’s Bazaar. Now, I’m a contributor at Harper’s Bazaar. Basically, my experience

MARY ALICE STEPHENSON with Anna was that she was an incredibly direct, focused leader. It’s far beyond fashion the things that she does. She changes and makes history. She is involved in all aspects of pop culture and understands her power to make a difference in the world of fashion and beauty. She is inspiring, smart and a great example of how a woman can be successful. She knows what she’s doing and how she’s affecting fashion. I don’t think it’s just the fashion industry. Every move she makes affects the world at large. What do you think industry professionals here in Detroit can do to make the city competitive with other fashion capitols? Do you ever see Detroit being like other fashion capitols or do we have to get our degrees in fashion and move away to those cities? I say never, say never. I think that if that if there is a way in which Detroit can have its fashion moment. that are important. For example, people may go away to work in Hollywood, and come back to film in Michigan. It may not be the epicenter but I believe that there’s a way in which they can establish themselves and support creativity and support what Detroit does: which is big, mass global brands. If people in the city can understand how to put those things together, thinking out of the box, not take the same old road to do anything anymore, now with social media, there could be a virtural Detroit that’s more important than actually the city. Putting online all the Detroit based designers, all the creativity and making that a go-to home that is for Detroit style. There’s other ways of utilizing and taking big mass companies that breath new life in the city and having them platform their designers. You have to think outside-the-box to survive. If your a Detroit designer and have to come to New York to show, that’s no disrespect to the city. If it garners the movement of Detroit fashion, you may have to be picky in where you need it to be seen to reach a broader scope of people. The truth is it’s a very small community of actual editors, we all have lives just like everyone else and we can’t go to every Fashion Week everywhere, we just can’t do it. That’s why the most important information, it does come together in New York, Paris and London. But that doesn’t rule out what’s happening there. I think that its got solid and incredible talent. Many of the people that I have met in my fashion journey have worked for me or I have work with have come from Detroit. Anna Sui, she grew up, like I did in Michigan. Whether in Detroit or the Suburbs, [Detroiters] have made huge marks in fashion. James Kaliardos is from Grosse Pointe. He runs V Magazine, he is one of the most important, influential makeup artists and creative visonary. I love that you guys [RUNWAYSTYLE] are there and what’s most important is that you get to platform all that talent that your finding in Detroit. You get that online and out to people so that they know about them. They don’t have to go to Detroit, they can go to Detroit on your magazine. You work with celebrities and comment on shows like Oprah and Entertainment tonight. What advice would you give fashion stylists who want to become a style expert or become celebrity stylist like you? I have a twenty year history, so I have paid my dues. I don’t think

necessarily that you have to go through the same ways. It’s a very different time in fashion now. I think to be asked to do media and to get national attention is A) you have a very strong personality, point-of-view, very good communicator; B) you’ve got a following. You don’t need to work at Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Marie Claire and Allure or work with major celebrities like me to do that. You can go online on YouTube, post online fashion forecasts, blog. You can become a personality in your community and act as a style expert to your local media and run shows. With the internet, you can reach out to anyone you need to reach out to. It’s about being creative and focused. You have to go big or go home. Reach out, surround yourself with the people you admire. Go for the tools that you need. The bottomline, if you believe in yourself, have great passion and honesty. With that people take note. You have to put it in front of people and tell them what you need in an elegant way. No one is going to find you. I did not know anyone in New York. I had friends and family that said, “Yes, you can.” That love and support always fueled me and I would never take “No” for answer. I always find a way with elegance and kindness and passion to get where I needed to go. Most importantly, persistance and it’s still going. After all these years of working with every celebrity and shooting with every major magazine, I still feel like everyday is a new beginning. I still feel like I’m constantly moving forward and there is lots of things I need to see. I think drive, never underestimate your drive. Start at home; start in Detroit like doing what [RUNWAYSTYLE] is doing. The power that [RUNWAYSTYLE] have to reach is incredible what you created online. Your an example of someone that maybe did not go through the same channels as I have but are reaching important sophisitcates in what your doing. I just believe that if you believe in yourself and keep persistance, it does pay off. Tell me more about the Women Helping Women Luncheon & Fashion Show? I am really excited about it. It’s my second year and it’s a real honor. Last year was incredible experience and miraculous. Being able to work one-on-onewith the Green Fund and have them in the show was really powerful for me. You can see all these high fashion experiences I’ve had in my life; it’s all great, I love fashion; I love creating fantasy, which is what it is, but when you can use the beauty of fashion with people you actually see how it makes a difference in their lives and self-esteem; it’s very empowering. If I can use what I love what I love to help anyone, I’m there. Grace Centers for Women, I really believe in and what they do. In the past, we have several thousand people come. We bringing one of my friends I consult with. His name is Naheem Khan. He dresses Mrs. Obama, Beyonce, Fergie, the Royal’s and Royal’s society. Naheem’s clothes are very embellished and extremely beautiful. So I’m bringing his Spring Collection and special pieces to a really glamourous, glamourous show. The show is more realistic and how real women want to look great. This is full blown red carpet, full glamour. We’re not holding back. We’re going to really go overboard and have so much fun! People will be taken away like their seeing a fantastic Broadway show or an amazing movie. I want them to have the experience of true high fashion in Detroit.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

RSM STYLE TEAM

RSM STYLE TEAM The RSM Style Team was originally formed to style celebrities and entertainers head-totoe. Its creator, Noleet Rice, wanted to make her team more accessible to everyday men and women who desired modern, stylish looks. Seeing a need to help everday people look fabulous, Rice expanded her team. She compiled a database of photo-graphers, fashion stylists makeup artists, hair stylists and designers who she selects to match each client’s personality and project. Rice said, “Depending on the calls I get, I could have as many as five individual RSM Style Teams working in any giving month.”

and puts her our own spin on them. She says, “Not be afraid to experiment is how fashion stays fresh and innovative.” Rice explained, “Forming a team was easy. Selecting the right group to makeup this team was the difficult part. I became my own client to see if choosing individual teams based on project would work. I was going to The Fashion Rules Party and wanted to look chic and slightly edgy. This event was held at Neiman Marcus stores across the US. I attended the one at the Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan. I had an opportunity to see local celebrities like Channel 4 Newscaster, Rhonda Walker and Whether her clients are at- Channel 7 Newscaster tending a red carpert affair, performing on stage, going to a power meeting or just want great style, Rice and her team, makes those individuals look their best. Rice is skilled in art direction for editorial photoshoots. Rice‘s image consulting background provides the right dose of creativity capture high fashion looks. For StyleSeason, Rice celebrates by inventing futuristic style; she forecasts trends

Vic Faust model on the runway.” Rice’s idea worked. Her personal RSM style team achieved the look Rice needed to be fashion forward. Designer Katerina Bocci provided a beautiful royal blue halter with a navy corseted skirt. The eyecatching accent on the outfit was the yellow bow at the neckline. Hair stylist Stacy Peevy gave me a sleek bob with a flip. Makeup artist Nicole McAlister used cool blues on my eyes and bronzer on my face which provided a high fashion look. Salwan Georges took stunning images of the event (see right page). Rice said, “My style team accomplished their goal; I received compliments all night.” GET THE RSM STYLE TEAM THE FASHION RULES PARTY LOOK! Image Consulting: Noleet Rice, RUNWAYSTYLE Magazine, 313.556.322, Fashion Designer: Katerina Bocci, Katerina Bocci Designs, 586.247.3622; Hair: Stacie Peevy & Make up: Nicole McAlister, The Vault Lounge & Spa, 734.717.6583; Accessories: The Runway, 313.568.7977; Photographer: Salwan Georges

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HEIDI D COSMETICS

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3. Wear a rich black eyeliner on the bottom lashline for a sharp dramatic look. 4. Apply bronzer wear the sun would hit you naturally to create a sunkissed look. 5. Use a creme shadow on the upper lid to give a nice glow without having to apply eyeshadows. Besides styling and doing her own makeup, as seen in the picture (left), Heidi D is an accomplished makeup artist out of Michigan. She is the owner and creator of Heidi D Cosmetics. She developed color palettes that are perfect for a makeup artists and consumers. www.Heididcosmetics.com 306 West Sixth Street Royal Oak, Michigan 48067

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PRE-FALL REVIEW For StyleSeason, we looked ahead to Pre-Fall 2012 with one goal in mind: keep our readers ahead of the learning curve when it comes to trendforecasting. With this goal in mind, it forces us to come up with great ideas and not follow the next person. Staying ahead breathes life into our portfolios, thus making our work stand out and pop. Artistically speaking, when we exude creativity never seen before, it gives us the competitve edge we need. We then become more marketable in the industry.

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MODEL: ALEXIS W/ WILHELMINA OF PA DESIGNER 1: COURTNEY ROBERTS DESIGNER 2: VIOLA RICCI HAIR: MAURICE FAINS MAKEUP ARTIST: MICHELLE ARISTOCRAT MANICURIST & MAKEUP ASSISTANT: CHIKA NWAKANMA RETOUCHED & PHOTOGRAHED: MICHELLE ARISTOCRAT

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MAKE ENJOYMENT YOUR MAIN OBJECTIVE.

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The next time you come to downtown Detroit, make it a night out with one of the Detroit Marriott at the 3FOBJTTBODF $FOUFShT XFFLFOE QBDLBHFT DVMUVSBM

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For reservations at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance

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