URBAN TEEN
May/Jun 2013
Tips For Flawless Skin
URBAN TEEN MAGAZINE In This Issue FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS 6.
Beauty & Health Makeup Tips for Flawless Skin
28. Cover
Feature & Interview with “Carlon Jeffery”
7. Preventing Damaged Hair(Split Ends)
18. Fashion
Summer Fashion Guide 2013 23. Tips for Refreshing your Style 32.
27.Entertainment 12. Prom
Dresses 2013
Vanessa Bodmer
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Sports News 3 Big Benefits of Teen Sports
31. Miss J 10. Meet Youth
15. Modern
Family’s Julie Bowen
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College News Ebudgeting 101 New Grads Entry Level Income
On The Cover
Carlon Jeffery pg. 28
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Activist Mary-Pat Hector 34. Health
Fitness Tips For Summer
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Makeup Tips For Flawless Skin By: chris hendrickson
gentle exfoliator once a week and be sure to wash it off thoroughly. A classic, natural exfoliator for fair skin is mixing 1 tbsp. of sugar with 1 tbsp. of freshly squeezed lemon juice. The sugar will gently exfoliate as the lemon juice will tone, lighten and brighten your skin.
Use Sunscreen UV rays in the sun are one of the leading causes of wrinkles and darkening of complexion. Wrinkles make your skin appear dull and tired. Burning exposure can also burn fair skin, leaving it splotchy and irritated. Always wear a water-proof sunscreen, even throughout the cold weather months. If possible, use body lotions and makeup with SPF protection.
Nutritious diet
In the morning when you head off towards work your makeup certainly looks unmarked & attractive. But because the day progress your makeup gets dull and frequently by the afternoon you probably look a small worse for wear. Still for those who have applied good quality and longlasting mascaras there is a possibility that you are going to want some assistance along the way to ensure long-lasting gorgeous, smudge-proof and flawless look. This really is quite obvious that not every one of you on this planet have a naturally glowing skin. Though perfect makeup application it is simple to have a glowing, beautiful and radiant facial look.
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet not just makes you feel great, but it helps the skin to remain balanced and clear by providing it the ability to fight off toxins. Particular foods like apple, papaya and leafy greens are recognized to be powerhouses full of nutrients which are good for the skin. Try to eat fresh, organic produce when available. Together with eating a healthy diet, it is essential to drink at least eight portions of water a day. Water hydrates your skin from the inside and leaves it supple and refreshed. Additionally, it wards off dark under-eye circles which will make you appear tired, old as well as ill.
Wash Before Bed While asleep is when the skin repairs and rejuvenates itself. Always wash the face with a deep cleanser during the night to remove dirt and all traces of makeup. You shouldn't go to sleep with makeup still in your face since this could lead to clogged pores, that make your appearance look unhealthy.
About the Author I've spent the last year and a half working full-time as a Strategies for Healthy And Glowing Skin writer and editor for a publishing company that specializes in educational content. During that time, I've Exfoliate logged thousands of hours doing everything related to the editorial process, including copy editing, proofreading, Exfoliating removes the dead skin cells and deep- content entry, and quality assurance. cleans your pores. This can help your Printed From http://www.articlesbase.com/skin-careappearance look fresh and bright. Make use of a articles/makeup-tips-for-flawless-skin-6570567.html 6
Preventing damaged hair with split ends By: Stefania Constantin
method that hides split ends behind a layer of healthy hair. Trimming an inch of peaks is also a good idea. Your hair will still grow if you cut it so every eight or ten weeks because hair grows 1 to 1.5 cm per month. As a benefit of trimming hair regularly, you will have a richer and especially healthier hair. Weapon against split ends:You definitely need high quality tools if you often face the problem of split ends. Do not even think of using cheap bristle combs or brushes with bristles made of metal. Instead, use a brush with natural bristles (wild boar) and combs of bone or wood. It works very well. Watch out combs or brushes or brush teeth though, which are very hard on your hair. Maintain your hair:The best way to prevent split end is to maintain your hair health by caring him with appropriate products and treatments. Babaria Aloe Vera Split Ends / Frizz Hair Repairing Serum is a product designed specifically for the care of hair with split ends, dry or damaged. This serum is an intensive hair treatment that can be used after each washing. Strengthens, moisturizes and protects the hair by forming a thin protective layer on the hair, which helps prevent further damage from sun exposure and artificial heat or styling products. Hydration:It is important to maintain your hair hydrated. When it dries it becomes more brittle and may break at the slightest movement. If you notice that it dries, it is good to stand up immediately. Apply moisturizing masks and treatments that will revive your hair. Heat dryer:You do not need a lot of heat to destroy your hair. You cannot do anything about climate, but you can try to avoid as much as possible the hair dryer, which is often the cause of split hair tips. The same is true for the plate. Ask your stylist to cut your hair so that you do not have to do much work to arrange your hair. Do not wash your hair too often:Did you know that brushing too often it can be a cause of split ends? Yes, there are products on the market that say they allow you frequent washing, even daily, but it is better to listen to the advice of elders, to not say sorry. And be careful what products you use, do not dry your hair. You can wash the head with a frequency from 2 to 5 days, depending on the amount of sebum secreted, but if possible try to avoid shampoo, if you your hair allow that.
For a woman, hair health is very important. Particularly, the problem of split ends is sufficiently troublesome because hair has a matte finish, combed or even unkempt. Cause of split ends is represented by the disappearance of the protective cuticle in that area. Although split ends can occur in any type of hair, they are specific for dry brittle hair. Other common causes are brushing your hair when it is still wet or even excessive brushing daily. There are many factors responsible for split ends: dry hair, aggressive shampoos, hair drying at high temperatures or too much stress caused by chemical treatments. Hair tips are particularly vulnerable to improper care. Hair with split ends looks old in every sense of the word. Hair looks old because it is old. Shoulder-length hair has about three years. Damaged hair shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments provide rich nutrition. They keep a tight split ends at least until the next shampoo wash. A special shampoo for hair with split ends will help, if only they are the problem. Mix shampoo with an equal amount of water before apply it. Use a small amount of water to make foam and then rinse. During rinsing, the shampoo will clean enough hair tips Shortening to combat hair split ends:First the good news: Because of quality products on the market, increasingly less people have split ends. About the AuthorStefania write blog articles for However, if you face this problem, despite the new Sanatatea Medical Center where you can find products, a visit to the stylist will help you on long- more details about Babaria Babaria Aloe Vera 7Hair Split Ends Repairing Serum term. Hair care specialists can apply a special.
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Budgeting 101: How new graduates can conquer entry level income challenges (BPT) - Do you have a child in your life who will be graduating this spring? Whether it's from kindergarten or college, graduation marks the completion of one chapter in a young person's life and the start of a new adventure. Honor your grad's achievement by helping him or her save for the future with a digital U.S. Savings Bond. "Graduation season is a time of celebration and great pride for families. In preparation for this milestone achievement, we encourage parents to consider opening a TreasuryDirect account for their child within their own primary TreasuryDirect account, so the gift of savings bonds can be given by relatives or friends who want to contribute to a young grad's future," says Jerry Kelly, national director of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Ready.Save.Grow. campaign. Savings bonds are a great gift choice for a child of any age. They're a low-risk way to save, and offer steady accumulation of interest. Additionally, interest earned from savings bonds is exempt from state and local income taxes, and may also be exempt from federal income taxes when used to pay for qualified higher education expenses. If there's a special child in your life, read on for helpful information about gifting savings bonds. Opening a TreasuryDirect account Parents - need help setting up a TreasuryDirect account for your child? If your child is under the age of 18, you'll first need to establish your own account, then open your child's account within your account.TreasuryDirect is the Treasury Department's secure, online system where you can safely buy, manage and redeem digital savings bonds and other Treasury securities. Ready.Save.Grow. provides information and tools to help people sign up for a TreasuryDirect account, including a tip sheet and a guided tour, at www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow. After your TreasuryDirect accounts have been opened, your child is ready to receive digital savings bond gifts for birthdays, graduations and other special events. Giving a digital savings bond gift Consider contributing to a child's college fund or other financial goal with a digital savings bond gift bought through TreasuryDirect.
The first step in giving a savings bond as a gift is having the gift recipient's name, Social Security number and TreasuryDirect account number. Ready.Save.Grow. offers resources to help you give a savings bonds gift in TreasuryDirect, including a graphic that walks you through the most important steps. You can also print out a step-by-step tip sheet and watch an overview video. Visit www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow to access these tools. Commemorating the occasion with a gift certificate TreasuryDirect.gov offers a variety of themed gift certificates for graduation, birthdays, holidays and other events. Simply print your favorite and present it to the gift recipient in a card or envelope to signify your savings bond gift. For more information
Ready.Save.Grow. helps people take control of their future by providing information and resources about the safe, affordable savings options offered by the Treasury Department. Visit the Ready.Save.Grow. website, www.treasurydirect.gov/readysavegrow, to learn more or follow the campaign on Facebook or Twitter @ReadySaveGrow. The preceding information was provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of the Public Debt. TreasuryDirect is a registered mark of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Ready.Save.Grow. is a service mark of the U.S. Department of the 9Treasury.
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which is becoming this nations fastest growing youth lead organization. Mary-Pat can now add National Youth Director for National Action Network.
She speaks throughout this country educating youth on violence and other issues crippling her generation. Her non-profit now provides teen-safety workshops for schools, trains teens and college students in many areas of youth advocacy techniques. Not content to rest on her accomplishments, Mary-Pat travels an average of 4,000 miles a month speaking at high schools, colleges, conferences, women's events, and crisis shelters across the U.S. In addition to her duties as founder & spokesperson for Youth in Action, Mary-Pat delivers keynote presentations calling for teen activism; her story provides the inspiration, her how-to strategies give young people their own road map for changing the At 9 years old Mary-Pat learned the world.Awards: Mary has been honored frightening statistics affecting the with an award from President Barack youth in this country. Obama for Community service. Mary Mary Pat’s skills were furthered when received the 2011 Power Woman she became the youngest playwright Award from Al Sharpton’s 2011 NAN and director to ever put on an all Convention Won the Drum Major of youth SOLD OUT production. Mary Pat Justice award from SCLC Women in Hector excitedly awaits the return of 2012, Received the Essence 365Black her most prized production “Easy award from McDonalds 2012, Mary-Pat Street Ain’t So Easy” this summer was selected as Ebony Magazines (2013), which is also the title of Power 100, Atlanta’s AJC named her as Mary’s first book. The play/novel one of Georgia's Home Town Hero’s explores the topic of child cruelty, also winner of 21st Century 20 under sexual abuse an bullying. Mary-Pat 20 Leader 2013 and National winner enjoys writing and has been blogging for Kohl's Kids Who Care. Media for Russell Simmons Global Grind Appearances: CSPAN, CNN, RollingOut since the age of 11 Mary-Pat Hector BET plus you can listen to her every just (15) knows how to change the Thursday on Keeping It Real with Rev world. She grew a community service Al Sharpton. project into a non-profit: Youth Move 10
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For slim figure, you can find a plenty of prom dress options in the market. For a complimentary look, select an outfit that highlights your burst line and waist. Do not take a dress that shows you even more slim and thin. Height is another important factor you should consider when selecting a right special occasion dress.
Choose a long fitted dress, if you are small, you can show off your lags for a Prom is probably the most important event complete look. Match up high heels with of every teenager's life. It is the occasion the dress. If you have a good height, wear when every one wants to look like a prince a dress that complements your height. or princess. Although, both boys and girls would like to look attractive, but girls give special consideration to the prom dress. If In addition to body figure and type, you you do not want to compromise with your must keep your color complexion in mind. By: Mypromboutique
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Pick a color that goes well your complexion. The selection of the color of your Prom dress may depend on the theme of the party if any have. Another important factor, you need to remember is comfort level. Try your outfit once before getting ready for the party. If you are not feeling comfortable with a particular dress it may affect your body language and attitude. Thus, you must wear a dress that gives you a beautiful look with a confident feel. About the Author MyPromBoutique.com is a reputed online boutique that offers trendy range of special occasion dress. Designed by top fashion experts, prom dress can be purchased from this site at attractive prices. 13
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'Modern Family's' Julie Bowen shares personal family story of living with life-threatening allergies Children and adolescents are among those most at-risk for anaphylaxis due to increased exposure to potential allergic triggers. In fact, the prevalence of food allergies among children is on the rise, now affecting approximately one in 13 U.S. children. Anaphylaxis causes an estimated 1,500 deaths each year. The good news: Julie is excited that Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis offers a comprehensive, community-inspired online resource on www.Anaphylaxis101.com to meet the information needs of the extended community impacted by potentially lifethreatening allergies. The website includes a personalized, virtual tour and access to an extensive library of resources from leading patient, professional, and advocacy groups. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, school nurses and other community members can access information specific to their needs and learn how they can contribute to raising anaphylaxis awareness and preparedness. By logging on to www.Anaphylaxis101.com, visitors have the option to enter a virtual experience or find useful resources and materials tailored to the individual role in the school community and where they live. "Similar to recognizing when someone needs the Heimlich maneuver or CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), we want people to recognize anaphylaxis signs and symptoms, and understand how to quickly get appropriate treatment and immediate medical care when anaphylaxis occurs," said Hemant Sharma, M.D., Associate Chief of the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. "Every person responsible for the health of children in schools should be aware of and prepared for a lifethreatening allergic reaction. I encourage everyone to visit www.Anaphylaxis101.com to learn more about anaphylaxis and get information to help them be prepared to 15 respond if it happens."
(BPT) - Pop quiz! Do you know what a peanut butter sandwich in the cafeteria, a latex glove in the science lab and a bumblebee on the playground all have in common? For some students, an encounter with any of these items could cause a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Anaphylaxis has many possible triggers, can occur quickly, without warning, and must be treated immediately with epinephrine. Avoidance of allergic triggers is the critical first step in managing life-threatening allergies. However, allergens are not always obvious and accidental exposure may still happen. In an effort to increase awareness of and preparedness for anaphylaxis, Emmy-award winning actress Julie Bowen, known for her comedic role in "Modern Family," has joined Mylan Specialty L.P. on the Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis(TM) initiative. Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis offers practical information to educate the school community to help those at risk for life-threatening allergic reactions avoid their triggers, recognize anaphylaxis signs and symptoms and understand how to quickly get appropriate treatment and immediate medical care when anaphylaxis occurs. Julie, who found out that her son had life-threatening allergies when he experienced anaphylaxis as a toddler, is sharing her family's experience to help drive a national conversation on this serious health issue. Fortunately, Julie's son received immediate medical care and recovered quickly. "I know first-hand that anaphylaxis can happen anywhere and at any time, and that people often aren't ready to respond," said Bowen. "My son's reaction was a wake-up call that our family and those who take care of our son when he is in school, need to become more educated about lifethreatening allergic reactions, how to best avoid them from happening and what to do in case an accidental exposure occurs."
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Fashion Guide for Summer 2013 By: Adnan Khan
Color Block Have a wide medley of bright hues in your wardrobe as color block is the trend of the season. Ravishing reds and bold blues are the hottest snatch ups for fashion forwarded women. Latest fashion clothes for the season are vividly inspired by Add Neon to Your Wardrobe Neon was preceding summer's trend, which tropical colors that bring fabulous panache in clothing. has conceded on this year too. Jazz up your wardrobe hues with some neon, which is turning out to be the hottest trend of the Online Shopping is Trend Too Wandering around in search of new styles season. From party dresses to designer and trends in latest fashion clothes is jackets, neon is the most swanky style definitely what you need during this hot statement this summer. and humid season, and thus online shopping is an alternative you must Swing with Cotton consider. Moreover, it is not just about hot Summers and Cotton are kind of best season, the main reason people prefer to buddies, which always get along best. Summer 2013 is no exception. Stuff your buy designer clothes online is the range wardrobe with as much cotton as you can, and trends. Online fashion stores offer much wider range of designer wear for because cotton is not only going to keep men and women, plus they present latest you cool and calm amid hotness of the and most up-to-date styles at their stores. season, but also going to bestow impressive fashion statements, which are That is why we see more and more people are steering towards online shopping appeal of the season. Snatch up a lot of swing dresses fashioned from cotton, and these days. simply get into perfect casualness for the So these are the ongoing trends for the summer. season, which tend to give you perfect fashion statements as well as needed Peplum is Still On casualness. You can find best of the Peplum dresses undoubtedly turned out to designs and styles in summer collection of be most adored pick with the beginning of IKnow Studio, showcased at online fashion store,www.iknowstudio.com. So 2013, and it continues to be so. Perfect party attire for summer season, a Peplum get your fashion senses on the go and get dress is must have of every feminine updated with new trends for the season. wardrobe. Elegance, style, feminism, About the Author impression and everything else you need is Adnan khan is a Market Researcher who in a peplum dress, especially the ones at explores different products, brands and IKnow Studio. compare them with their competitors. Summers have started and blazing sunny days are here. It is time to change your wardrobe stuff and get into new trends of the season. Here are the trends in vogues for hot Indian summers:
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conservative or you prefer a more creative approach to dressing, a cardigan is a versatile complement to any outfit. Solid colors never go out of style, so adding one or two to your closet is a great way to extend the life of your wardrobe. For example, a bold red cardigan is great yearround: in vogue for fall, festive for the holiday season, and cheery over dresses and tanks during warmer months. If you have $25, you can find a colorful, comfy cardigan that will brighten up an office outfit, or keep you chic and cozy when paired with jeans on the weekends. Jeans: A great pair of jeans goes with anything - from a structured career jacket to a slouchy sweater. If you purchased your (BPT) - When you look in your closet, are last pair of jeans years ago and only wear you inspired by what you find, or has your them when you know you aren't leaving the personal style become bland? If you want to house, you'll love how a new pair can update your wardrobe, you don't need a revitalize your look. Skip the $200 boutique complete overhaul and a bottomless budget. jeans and opt for fashionable and By adding a few key pieces you can affordable options from Signature by Levi instantly breathe life into your existing Strauss & Co., available at Walmart. For collection of clothes - and the best part is less than $20, you'll find the perfect style to you can do it for $25 or less. fit your body type - from skinny jeans to mid L'Amour Nanette Lepore galaxy Here aretank four must-have items that can help rise boot cut and even options for women make any woman's wardrobe look modern, with curvy figures. For the ultimate in L'Amour Nanette Lepore moto comfort and style, try the Simply Stretch fun and trendy: jacket Pull On Skinny jeans that feature a Scarves: More than a simple neck slimming pull-on waist band and high accessory, a scarf is perhaps the ultimate L'Amour Nanette Lepore star fashion-meets-function wardrobe essential. stretch denim to shape and smooth any figure. Not only printed does itdenim keep you warm on cold days and protect you from the sun when it's Jewelry - Add a splash of personality with a hot, it's also a beautiful accessory that livens statement piece of jewelry. Big beaded up any outfit. Tend to shy away from bright necklaces or long intricate chains are great go-to pieces when you want to add a little clothing? Scarves are an ideal way to pizzazz to an outfit. Silver is the on-trend introduce a pop of color, especially if you metal this year, spotted on the runways of typically wear black or gray. Rich hues like Fashion Week. Costume jewelry has never deep purple, evergreen and royal blue are popular during cooler months. Wear a scarf been more popular, giving today's woman like a shawl, draped around your shoulders; an affordable way to indulge. If you like to craft, you can save even more by creating tie it loose around the neck for a relaxed, one of a kind pieces yourself with supplies airy look; or knot it tight for a tailored from your local craft or bead store. appearance. Plus, you can find scarves With $25 you have multiple ways to update virtually everywhere for as little as $10. your wardrobe so you look great all year Cardigan - It's easy to update any outfit when you have a colorful cardigan on hand. long. From the perfect jeans to classic tops to funky accessories, your closet will never Whether your personal style leans 23 be boring again.
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Easy Exercises Tips for Teens-Fitness and Health By:
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If you're a teenager, you may be confused about how to exercise to get stronger, stay healthy or, for some, the loss or weight gain. The good news is, there is no way appropriate for the operation and there is no perfect exercise you should do to be in shape. If it is true, it helps to know how you can work so you can have fun, achieve your goals and avoid getting hurt. Exercising
The great thing about sport for boys is that almost all the activities that make you move work. You should try to do heavy exercise for about an hour a day at least 3 days a week and regular, moderate activity for the rest of the week. Here are the different types of activities each week include: 1. Aerobic exercise strong. These include sports such as football, tennis, soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc. It also includes brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming or chasing an annoying brother. Always be sure to wear protection to any activities you have chosen and, as already mentioned, try to level of activity at least 3 times a week. 2. Strengthening muscle. This type of training helps you build muscle strength and endurance. This may involve activities that are not organized as the use of playground equipment or climbing trees. It also may include a structured strength training exercises such as squats, bending or sit-ups with weights, machines, or the weight of his body. Always work with adults, coach, trainer or other expert before you start lifting weights to make sure you know the right exercises to do and how to do it right. You can already lift weights if you play sports, but if not, you can add the kind of activity 2 or 3 days a week, with at least one rest day in between. Learn more about strength training for young children. 3. Regular activities. In addition to participating in a sport or other activities such as walking or cycling, you should also include regular activities in your day, which means limiting the time you're sitting at a computer or video games. This may include active games (like Wii or Dance Dance Revolution), a walk, fight with your friends, or throwing a ball in the yard. This is something you can do every day, especially on days you do not harder, the more structured training.
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involves lifting an explosion, often focus on how much you can lift at one time. Type of training is not recommended for children because it is difficult to use good form and body can be stressed too abruptly, causing injury. * Exercising too. Exercising too much can also lead to injuries, overtraining, and, for girls, changes in the menstrual cycle, which can lead to bone loss. Sometimes it's hard to know how much is too much, so everyone can tolerate different amounts of exercise. However, the exercise several times a day or a few hours might be too much to anyone. Following the guidelines and exercising about an hour a day is a good starting point. * Expect realistic results. While it is good to have goals to improve your body, you can not always control what we can change. If you want bigger muscles, it is something that happens after puberty, although you can always build strength at any age. If you want to lose weight, exercise and healthy diet is the key, but do not expect a dramatic weight loss last night. Permanent, safe weight loss is a slow process and try to accelerate with a healthy diet or exercising often counterproductive. Tips for getting more exercise
If you are into sports, you may have practices, games and other activities to keep you busy. Otherwise, you may need to be creative in this sport, especially if you have not yet had the opportunity to practice different activities to find what you like and what you are good. Some ideas: * On foot, by bike or skate to and from school, if the option * Ask your parents if you can go to the gym with them or if there is a local community center where you can exercise * Check the network cable to see if you have Exercise TV, a channel offering free training whenever you want * If you hang out at the mall or local shopping center, take a walk rather than staying in one place or not eat at the food court * Create a new routine where you walk, run or inline skate every day, when you come home from school or before dinner. If you do not want to exercise outside of them, ask your friend or family member to go with you or use a video workout in your bedroom * Do some task. rake leaves or sweep the street can actually burn calories by making your parents happy * Take the dog for a walk
Accessories Style Staples: Jewelry tials For Every Budget
day, every woman needs something dangly and eye-catching for a night out or to dress Essenup an everyday outfit.
Choose a color that complements most of (ARA) - Every woman knows there areyour existing wardrobe so you can wear some basics that have to be in her closet: them often, such as black onyx with diaa little black dress, a pencil skirt, a great mond accents. And every woman should pair of jeans and a classic purse. With own the a pair of hoop earrings in either sterright building blocks, you can put together ling silver or 14-karat gold. "For a twist on an outfit that's stylish, feminine and timeclassic hoops, choose interchangeable earless, without a lot of fuss. rings that can be customized with long The same idea should apply to your jewelry collection. When you have the essential pieces, you'll be prepared for any occasion, whether you need to be subtle or want to turn some heads. Cristina Ehrlich, celebrity stylist and Pandora Jewelry ambassador, outlines six can't-live-withoutthem pieces that you should have on hand. 1. A statement ring One jewelry trend that has lasted throughout many seasons is a cocktail ring that makes a statement. "Floral motifs and precious gemstones set in gold or sterling silver are classic choices," Ehrlich says. She also points out that you can experiment with different kinds of stones, such bright orange carnelian or freshwater pearls, which are available in every color from creamy white to champagne or peacock blue. For a classic look stick to black dangles or short drop pendants to create a onyx or spinel, which go with everything. different look for every day of the week," Ehrlich adds. 2. Earrings of various lengths This is a three-in-one essential: You3. Bangles should have studs, dangling earrings and Having a fun set of bangles is the key to hoops. "Studs are flattering on everyone," dressing up any outfit for an evening. EhEhrlich says. "They brighten the face and rlich advises choosing a simple style in can easily be worn from day to night." Alsterling silver for a polished look, or banthough stud earrings can be worn each 26 gles with colorful accents for a bit more playfulness. Layer your bangles with other
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artist like Gloria Esteban and Whitney Houston Born in Washington DC and raised in Southern, MD. Coming from a Colombian Proud of her Latin roots and Vanessa has been very involved in humanitarian father of Swiss heritage and a Puerto Rican mother, and being the youngest of 5 fundraisers to benefit Latino children. She children, Vanessa grew up in a home with had the special opportunity to open for diverse music. She started singing on her salsa legend Gilberto Santa Rosa in Washington DC and also sung with Tito own at the age of 2 and later attended a Puente Jr. performing arts school at the age of 5. Vanessa has performed on MHZ Hot and During her years at "Thomas G Pullen" sang live on the radio stations through out she was able to learn how to play the the DC Metropolitan area. I'm very violin, clarinet, piano, participate in choir, ambitious and have taken every and was very active in creative writing. opportunity such as auditioning for This allowed Vanessa to learn how to harmonize, improvise, and express herself Making The Band, The Voice, American Idol multiple times and making it past a through writing poems and lyrics. She few rounds. Vanessa saysThe reality continued singing in choirs until college, audition shows were great experiences where she trained classically . and that she receive a lot of advice and experience to help her pursue her career Vanessa began writing my own music when I was 12. Her inspiration was Mariah in the industry. Vanessa had the opportunity to record Carey, ever since she heard “Vision of Love,� she admired Mariah for her writing with several producers such as Robert Jazayeri, Sean Mather, and Grammy skills and believes it helped her believe winning producer Frankie Biggz. she could write too. She would like to www.facebook.com/VanessaBodmer make sure all of her music is written by www.reverbnation.com/vanessabodmer herself. But she also looked up to other 27
recent acting role is on DisneyChannel’s series “A.N.T. Farm” (2004) as Cameron Parks the brother to Chyna Parks played by China Anne McClain. As an actor, Carlon Jeffery has already established himself as one the fastest rising young stars. His mission is to connect with young people around the world with his acting. His talents in television have pushed him to achieve higher goals and gain notoriety as a young actor.
orn July 10, 1993 in Houston, Texas, lived in N.Y. and grew up in Cincinnati, OH. Carlon has landed numerous guest-star television roles with his natural acting abilities. His credits include appearances on NBC’s “Heroes,” TNT’s “Trust Me,” MTV’s “Punk’d,” FOX “Bones” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” His most
Although Jeffery loves acting, his music career is skyrocketing to new heights as well. Jeffery recorded his rendition of Will Smith’s popular “Summertime” on the Disney “A.N.T. Farm” soundtrack. The soundtrack spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Kids Album chart! Carlon is also featured on the song “Pose” with Stefanie Scott on the Disney soundtrack for the movie “Frenemies.” Jeffery also grew up as a fan of music, admiring artist such as The Gap Band, Shalamar, Jay-Z, KRS-One, Grand Puba and Rakim. He began wowing audiences with his music at the tender age of 8 under the stage
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Ronald McDonald House Charities, City Of Hope (re Childhood Cancer), and the work being done at Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA. When asked who he looks up to and admires, Carlon answered, “Cuba Gooding Jr. as an actor but his mother overall for putting up with him”. Basketball and going to the beach is what Carlon likes to do in his spare time and he truly believes that if he wasn’t a performer and a few inches taller he would be in the NBA. Carlon’s career is in full swing with appearances and performances at some of the world’s notable events. His future in acting and music are bright as he continues to press forward with his plans, earning recognition along the way.
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Carlon had the opportunity to perform during the WNBA Playoffs for the LA Sparks and lead a 3K walk with NBA Clipper player Chris Paul. Carlon Supports many charities, which includeGreater Than Aids, Celebrities Against Bullying,
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Entertainment She describes her music as pop, fun and just plain bubbly, her goal for being an artist is to be her best. Teens, and young adults are her audience right now, but she tries to cater to everyone. Female pop artist, Jessie J is her favorite artist but other than performing Miss J likes gymnastics, dancing and cheerleading. Miss J say her parents keep her grounded and focused on her music and her biggest challenge has been finding her own identity because she wants to be someone who is unique.
Miss J! Introducing 14 year old Jaada Lawrence-green A.K.A ‘Miss J’ a new and upcoming teen female artist and model from the UK, who has recorded her singles called “Rock it”, ‘Go’ and ‘Summertime’ young and funky pop songs for today’s music market. Miss J’s parents got her auditions with modeling agencies at a very young and she participated in catwalks, photoshoots and fell in loved with it ever since.
Advice she would give to teens interested in pursuing a career in the music industry is simply, be you. The one thing she wants her fans to know about her as an artist is she loves music and this is what she always wanted to do. Miss J is looking forward to writing more songs and recording further new material with a view to completing her debut video shortly. Stay on the lookout out world for this rising star!
Miss J’s song ‘Summertime’ is Miss J can reach her fans from all currently out on iTunes. over the world even though she’s in the UK, she loves being able to www.missjpopmusic.co.uk/MISS_J.html do that and sharing her music with www.facebook.com/MissJpopmusic such a wide audience. twitter.com/MissJpopmusic 31
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Fitness tips to get ready for summer fun (BPT) - The sun is shining longer every day, telling you that it's time to get ready for vacations, activities with family and friends and of course, swimsuit season. To help you prepare, there are some simple fitness tips you can follow to look and feel good this summer season. Celebrity trainer and spokesman for the makers of Dr. Scholl's(R), Dolvett Quince, helps people to look and feel their best on a daily basis. "Summer is just a few short months away," Quince says. "Getting your body ready for summer requires full involvement of one's self. You need to be prepared mentally as much as you invest in yourself, physically. So, you need to be ready from your head to your toes - it's a full body commitment. Hard work aside, you'll be sure to enjoy the new you as you reach your goal."
Dr. Scholl's(R) Active Series(TM) Replacement Insoles offer targeted Triple Zone Protection - in the ball of the foot, the arch, and the heel - to help protect feet with every step. These insoles can help relieve and prevent pain for those suffering from shin splints, runner's knee and plantar He has a few tips to help you tackle your fasciitis. workout routines and get your body ready * Add weights to your workout routine. They don't have to be heavy to help trim for your summer wardrobe: and tone your muscles. * Keep up the workout, even while on * Stay hydrated. Drinking water helps vacation. Add a little variety to the routine flush your system, and as a bonus, it with yoga or a jog along the beach. Time keeps you from feeling bloated. * Swimwear, shorts and dresses show off your workouts in the morning so you can the legs, so be sure to target that area. Do enjoy the rest of your day. squats and lunges to help tone the thighs * As always, be sure to exercise responsibly and consult with a fitness and glute area. expert to ensure you use proper form. * Eat plenty of fiber. Remember you can Summer and warmer weather will be here get fiber from many different foods, including delicious summer fruits such as before you know it, so get started right raspberries, blueberries and strawberries! away to show off your physical fitness and * Wear the right footwear. You don't want summer-ready body. Put Quince's fitness your workout routine halted by injuries or tips to use now to get your body toned and ready. soreness in your feet or legs. 34