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From the Publisher.... They say the journey always starts with the first step and the first step is always the most difficult. In any journey keeping your eye on what’s in front of you is the most important to make progress, if you look back that’s the direction you’ll head. With one year of Vedere Magazine on the stand, it is hard not to look back and see where we started and how far we’ve come in a year. Starting with only 1 6 pages, one photographer and an idea progressing to this issue with 84 pages, 1 5 different contributors (not including all the submissions we haven’t published yet) and inspiring partners I can only look back in amazement. What is most important in this first year of Vedere is the excitement, the feedback and the loyal readers that have entrusted us with their time reading and appreciating the tremendous work of all the professionals seen in the magazine. We have been able to bring work from all corners of the globe. We believe no matter your experience you deserve to be seen in a fair and honest way, no judging, no pretense, no ego, just helping you move forward in your career. This will not change in the future our mission is and always be about seeing and being seen. Yes we are making changes as we go such as the logo starting with this issue. Change is good but be assured our mission will never change. I hope you will keep reading Vedere Magazine, we promise to bring you the best the world has to offer from emerging and established professionals. Mike

Publisher Michael Meadows Editor Russell Klein

Fashion& Events Columnist Christina Moreno

Photography Jacquelyn Phillips Administrative Cathy Meadows

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In This Issue: 1. Sandra Wilson 2. Russian Dolls 3. Summertime

4. Cherish Designs 5. Deeds of Love

On this page: Model - DeJean Brown Image by: michaelmeadowsstudios.com

6. PFW's "One" Surprise

7. Skin Care in Hot Weather 8. West Coast Model Connection

9. Gotuabac Photography

10. Sixty, Sexy & Secure! 11. Where the Red Fern Grows 12. Just Nikki

13. Eva Marie Louis

14. Harper Ferry Girls 15. Walking in Memphis...Justin.

On the cover: Model: Sandra Wilson Photographer: Will Haubert ; RedStockman Photography.

Sandra Wilson Follow Your Dreams.

At 51 she's finding her place in the industry she loves.

Follow your dreams? It should be more like, “Create your dreams.” When I was young, life seemed to have a way of taking hold of me and dictating my future. I find that the older I get, the more determined I am to blaze my own trails and create a life that I can look back on and be proud. Modeling was never my first choice of expressing who I am. I grew up as a middle child in an Italian household, and to top it all off, I was the only redhead. I was tagged with names like “Flame baby,” “Red,” and of course the old favorite “Carrot Top.” My self-confidence was very low, and to make matters worse I was a chunky little thing. By the time I hit twelve, the names had left a permanent mark on my self -esteem. Even though puberty helped to take off the weight, there was no escaping the red hair and freckles. All I ever wanted was to be like my friends, blond and tan. As if the red hair and freckles weren’t enough, I shot up to 5’9’’by the end of the 8th grade. There was no staying under the radar for me in middle school. Sensing my angst, my mother decided to put me into modeling school. At first I wasn’t too keen on the idea. I stood slouched to hide my height and I knew I didn’t look like the models that I had seen on TV and in magazines. Every time I looked into the mirror, I wanted to be someone different. Here I was in a room full of beautiful girls wanting to be models, and I just wanted to get out! After six months at the school, I finally found myself walking down a runway. My heart was pounding so rapidly, I thought everyone could see it. But I did it! I did a runway show without tripping or passing out from fright. Even though everyone told me I did a great job, I still didn’t completely believe them. However, I finally got to a point where I could tolerate looking at myself in the mirror. It as a slow process, but I was learning to embrace my uniqueness. So what if I didn’t look like everyone else? So what if I stood out in a crowd? I began to see the advantages of being different. I embraced who I was. In high school I loved fashion and fueled my enthusiasm by working in a clothing store. My life took a turn at 19. At an age where most kids are starting college, I was getting married and having my first baby. Then six weeks after my first was born, I was pregnant again! Modeling was a dream I had to tuck away. My marriage lasted about four years, and I soon found myself single

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raising my two daughters. During my marriage I had become a cosmetologist and styling hair allowed me to exercise my creative nature. I loved cutting and coloring hair and it seemed enough for me at the time. I got involved in fitness and thought about being a fitness model, but I was too busy raising my children. My life was going pretty good, until in my late 30’s when I was struck with a severe case of Rheumatoid Arthritis. My body was shutting down, my hair falling out, and I was in a great deal of pain. I was very fortunate to have an awesome doctor who quickly got me the meds I needed to become active again. I went back to school and became a teacher. I took up cycling. My girls grew up and I became a grandmother, or as the Italians say a “Nona”. I realized that I had exceeded half of my life expectancy. I had accomplished some of my goals, but there was still one out there that I wanted to make happen. But, how could I at 48 -years old, get back into modeling? While in college, I had picked up a major in theater. I loved acting and singing on stage. So, I thought to myself, if you can sell yourself to an audience as a character, you can sell yourself as a model. I soon found myself going into my first audition at 48 for a commercial. I didn’t get the job. But, I kept on trying. I kept knocking on doors, going to agencies, networking, and meeting photographers in the area until I could get a break. I built a portfolio and learned from other models. I signed on with several modeling agencies for lifestyle work. I even shot a Kroger store commercial, a real estate commercial, and have been published in local travel brochures and other promotional media. I have found that the most of my success as a model has come from self- promotion. I believe in myself. I know what I bring to the table. I also know my limitations and my strengths. My acting experience has taught me to prepare and do my homework before I shoot. It isn’t just showing up and standing in front of the camera. It is having a vision or trying to help the photographer achieve his or her vision. I believe if I continue to play to my strengths, and bring enthusiasm I will be successful. Even at the age of 51, there can still be a place for me in this industry.

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T i m e t o S p r e a d t h e Wo r d !

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Summertime

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Each fairy breath of summer, as it blows with loveliness, inspires the blushing rose. ~Author Unknown

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A life without love is

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like a year without summer.

~Swedish Proverb

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I question not if thrushes sing, If roses load the air;

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Beyond my heart I need not reach When all is summer there. ~John Vance Cheney

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There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter www.vederemag.com

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I walk without flinching through the burning cathedral of the summer. My bank of wild grass is majestic and full of music. It is a fire that solitude presses against my lips. ~Violette Leduc

Summertime Photography by Nina Pak ÂŠ May 201 2 Models: Rowen Belamy & Camilla Dobbie Wardrobe: Models own, Street-wear

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Cherish Jewelry Designs carries a uniqueness and a meaning behind every piece. With designs that are bold and diverse. In one-of-a â&#x20AC;&#x201C;kind limited production handmade jewelry, Cherish Prather makes every piece of her jewelry special and enduring to those who wear it. Cherish gives thought and creativity to every piece. She imbues her work with life and personality and her reward is the endearing response she receives from her fans. Her original designs combine elements of texture, nature and the material used gives individuality to the

person that wears it. Cherish likes to think out of the box, using raw material whether it is made from a t-shirt, vinyl record, leather or bottle cap she is sure to please you. She has a passion for beads, chains and wire and will use anything she can to get her hands on to create that unique and special design for the personality of the wearer.

Cherish Prather matches jewelry to the individual, understanding the treasure of putting on that special piece and feeling it resonate emotionally, artistically and personally. http://www.facebook.com/cherishprather

Images by Stephanie Lewis. www.vederemag.com

Summer Styles 201 2 Runway Show Helene France, Designer Washington D.C.

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What inspires you? I am still very inspired by Parisian flair when creating outfits. I am originally from France and I spent eight years of my youth as a student at the University in Paris. Paris is a very inspirational place, it’s the capital of fashion and it has art at every corner of every street, in buildings, gardens, metro entrances, even the sky is fashionable in Paris. I think la femme Parisienne is very chic but she is also modern and sophisticated. She knows how to personalize her outfit and create her own fashion and for that she is not fashion addict, she knows how to incorporate some trends while keeping her own identity, she is standing out in the crowd and she knows it, and that is very inspirational. When did you realize that fashion was you calling? Or is it something else? I came to fashion because I realized that it's really what I wanted to do. I have always liked fashion. I grew up with it without even realizing it was something special, because it's very entrenched in my native culture, the French culture. It’s really a normal thing in France to love fashion. I came to fashion not by accident but rather through a revelation that it's very much part of me. Originally I am an attorney and studied the law for 8 years both in France and in the US. As much as I liked law studies or law practice, I did not think It was allowing me to use all my talents and it was not fulfilling enough. I believe fashion is art, i t’s a form of expression, a way to express who you are; it's about your heart, your feelings, and your mood. Law does not allow expression of emotions. But it has common points with fashion though, I think a good stylist has an analytical mind and so does an attorney. www.vederemag.com

Since I was a child I realized I was different from the other kid’s because... finish the sentence I can tell you one thing about my childhood, as a little girl I would spend hours imagining outfits for my Barbie doll, making some skirts or tops out of drop cloth and chair tapestry (as my mom used to have an antiques shop) and I would spend literally hours dressing her in different outfits and imagining stories and scenarios pretty much the same way you create a storyboard for a shoot. At the age of 1 2 I started to draw portraits with pencils and I still have those preciously kept in my mom's antique buffet in France. I still draw portraits today. What sets YOU apart from others? One thing is that I feel I have no limit in terms of space and reach. My outfits are for every women of every age. I am not targeting a specific woman but all; I want my audience to be vast. I am not limited by space either; I do not want to constraint myself to DC or just work in DC. My perspective is also unique. I think women should embrace their personality and use it at its best. I don’t think women have to conform to one form of beauty, or fashion trends. I want to help them understand that style is part of beauty and that beauty is not necessarily about conforming to stereotypes. Style is about being different, knowing yourself, maximizing your assets not turning into another person. What century of fashion do you love? Of course the 20th century, it’s the century where style and modern fashion was really first able to evolve and express itself. It is really Coco Chanel who revolutionized fashion and perception of women's fashion. She was the first to understand that too much fashion kills fashion and what matters the most is to put the emphasis on the woman’s body and make it free, free of corsets, free of overwhelming accessories. Too much feather, too much www.vederemag.com

jewelry, too much of everything actually kills your look. Chanel pointed that out. She had very modern and visionary ideas for her times and we still use and appreciate her ideas as of today. I think designers still builds on Coco Chanel heritage. The feminine body lines are more fashionable, and more of the essence of fashion, than any other fashion accessory. In fact I should say a womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body is her ultimate accessory. Clothes are just there to make it better, emphasize femininity in a suggestive manner but never to hide it. How do you think fashion would be in 1 0 years from now? I think fashion is going to be more and more versatile and mix genres, either mix retro with contemporary or mix masculine and feminine wears. I also think trends may no longer exist in time or have less and less grasp on our conception of fashion. I think currently fashion worn in the street by women, is already demonstrating that women learnt to cultivate their independence, their uniqueness and specificity. They do not have to stick to trends. After all, is there anything worse than a trend and the idea that we would all look alike? What kind of advice would you share? To believe in yourself because otherwise nobody will and to perseverate, as it is worth to take every risk to do something you really like in life. What do you do in your spare time? I pencil draw, I look at tones of fashion magazines, I am actually always thinking of the next photo shoot and visualizing outfits and story boards for fashion editorials, I travel to France, I ice skate and take care of my son, wait ...that's part of my second job not my spare time! I do not know if I have spare time actually. Photo Info: Photographer: Annie Nguyen of Marcus Kirk Photography Stylist: Helene France Hair: Simon Bechara Makeup: Rachelle Dalton & LaTonya Winters Models: Chris Morlandt, Alesha Trankle, Salim Riviere, Rina Pisso, Georgi Rusev, Lily Matini, Gia Veksler, Nili Arian, Milvia, Shelley Tidmore www.vederemag.com

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A deed is an action that is performed intentionally or consciously.

Photography by: Jacquelyn Phillips

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We make a conscious effort to act in love by donating $5 for every item purchased to local and international charities. When you support Deeds of Love by making a purchase, you not only support your community, but you also help our mission to grow an army of soldiers who spread love, peace, and kindness throughout the world. We want our clothes to be a symbol of your commitment and dedication to become part of this mission. To us, this means you strive to show a deed of love on a daily basis and that you embody love in all of your actions and words. Deeds of Love is not just clothing, its a movement of change. Join our army of change and become a soldier of love today.

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PFW's One Surprise! Excitement is about to begin once again for “Phoenix Fashion Week!” Fashion goers all over Arizona waited for this year’s designer announcement at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) for a sneak peek of this year’s big event. With several months away, the preparation and excitement has already begun for the annual emerging designer fashion show that will showcase in October 201 2. Phoenicians will be delighted to view the talent of emerging designers, beautiful models, and trunk sales at the Talking Stick Resort. In its 8th year in production PFW is known as the event of the year where the fashion community is able to come together and experience talent in the making. With each year getting better with new designer talent and hidden surprises, I tend to wonder what can possibly make this year stand out and top what I believe was a wonderful 201 1 fashion year. Founder, Brian Hill has taken a further look from Phoenix for the next designer of the year. With designers from northern and southern California, Washington, Louisiana, and of course Arizona competition is fierce. Twelve emerging designers will be competing for a $1 0,000 prize package to help launch their brand. The sneak peak preview of what’s in store showcased sexy denim to casual wear, eveningwear to men’s styles. An array of sassy styles that is sure to catch local attention once again. But Phoenix Fashion Week is not only concerned with the fabric of fashion, they have also incorporated a great model search that gives up and coming models a chance to shine. Just as the year prior, this year we can see competitions for “Smartwater Model of

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at the MIM, Phoenix, AZ the Year” where 40 new faces will be seen and highlighted on the runway. What makes PFW unique is the primary focus to help “Push the Arizona fashion industry forward” which starts with “Fashion, education, and humanity” which has very successful in the valley of the sun. Founder, Brian Hill has brought fourth an idea and a passion that has significantly grown into a vision that is not only forward for AZ but well appreciated for local designers and the community. Phoenix Fashion Week has made it a possibility for new comers to collaborate and work together; it’s as a fashion alliance between “designers and buyers” that is well needed for the 6th largest city. Monthly fashion meetings allow these community goers to network and showcase their business in a social yet professional and fun atmosphere. For was once a small following of several hundred, PFW has over several thousand followers and continues to grow. They have made dreams come true, businesses grow, and local designers a household name. Phoenix Fashion Week has raised the bar and as I stood in a small room with over 200 people awaiting the grand announcement I was pressed to ask Mr. Hill, “What will make this year stand out from the previous years?” and as several words slipped out of his mouth as I almost fainted, “We will have Furne One coming to Phoenix Fashion Week.” They announced that Dubai’s very own fashion extraordinaire to the stars will be in attendance for the entire four days of the event. As a huge fan of Furne One, I consider this to be a great honor for Phoenix to have and definitely a show stopper indeed! Not only will spectators be able to see great fashions from across the country, competitions, upcoming models, and fantastic socializing the added addition of fashion greatness of Furne One will surly make this event a grand one, once again.

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SKIN CARE AND MAKEUP TIPS FOR THIS HOT WEATHER BY ALYSSA C With this weather being as hot as it has been its very hard to maintain healthy skin due to the humidity as well as sweating from going outside. My advice is to keep it simple. When cleansing your skin use water based product for your skin needs water and if it is more oily it will help flush the debris off your skin. If you have dry to dehydrated skin it helps maintain the water level. Water based Moisturizers are extremely important. I have hear people say I have oily skin and can’t use one” A water based moisturizer cannot make your skin more oily and as I typed above it flushes away the impurities. Sun block is also a main key factor. If you model you need to keep your skin free of fine lines, dryness and wrinkles. It’s great to have a tan and even I am guilty of going to a tanning bed or two but to have a photo shoot and someone pointing out “That line wasn’t there under your lip the last shoot” that is a huge crash... Makeup should also be very simple. Mineral powder foundations are great because they help absorb shine, cannot clog your pores, have wonderful coverage and cannot harbor bacteria. Waterproof mascara is great and instead of using eyeliner that can run try using Mineral Eye Shadow with an angled brush to line your eyes. It’s really wonderful for contact lens wearers as well because it cannot irritate the eyes. A sheer gloss makes a very natural look but if you like more than sheer you could put a lipstick on underneath a gloss for a pop of color. A great way to get rid of shine is to have a mineral loose powder in your bag and apply it when you see some oily shine. Drink plenty on water to keep your skin hydrated for during this time of year it needs as much moisture as it can get. Enjoy your summer and remember keep it simple!!

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Melodye Joy........

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My boss learned of my recent opportunities to write for publication(s) and he called me "Carrie Bradshaw". I’m far from the beloved character and heroine of Sex in the City, but maybe I’m not far off from such as Ms. Bradshaw. A fashionista? Yes. A good judge of character when it comes to men? EhNnot so much.

never, ever wear skin tight items. It's not flattering, and in the end, it could truly cut circulation off, no matter who you are. So, for health and wealth, wear jeans that FIT, and keep them loose enough to BREATH. You may want to wear a trendy dress; however it's got a tighter waist line. You don't want your stomach to seep through, yet you want to wear it. What do you do then? You can try one size up, to leave breathing room. Or find something comparable. Find a dress in a similar color or pattern of fabric, add trendy oversized bangle bracelets and some brown or black (always stick with basics) sandals. If it's a cooler day, rock some Converse.

Okay, so he compared me to someone that seems to always have the answers or ask the right questions, but other than a love of fashion, I'm no Carrie Bradshaw. Besides, I’m a redhead and Ms. Parker (Bradshaw's actress) is a lovely blonde. Wait! I thought being blonde meant you were Those who feel they are too skinny for so supposed to be dumb. She's smart and I’m many trends, cause maybe they don't have far too inquisitive for my own good. the upper body capacity to hold up the frock Hmm..We need to work on this don't we? (boobs, I’m talking about boobs) or perhaps your chicken legs haven't roasted in the Well, here goes the new Carrie. Deep tanning bed or sunned at the pool lately? breathsNand I begin. Trend it. Just as one of a higher bust would Fashion is what you make of it. Fashion is for do, make it what you will. Add a belt to that the masses, but also a piece of artistry. As a jean or shorts, trend some oversized gold earrings, wear a big chunky necklace with a child, we are handed a coloring book and thin tank top just to pop something fun or as crayons and told to create a masterpiece (within the lines). Fashion is and isn't similar. my family calls it, funky. And funky isn’t bad. Never ever discard your You’re supposed to be trendy, yet fit your mom, granny, or aunties suggestions. Sooner body type. You’re supposed to stay within your body type yet delve into your own trend or later, their ideas do become fashionable. That or I’m just hoping so for myself? or thoughts of what YOU like. But what if what you like isn't what is told to be "trendy" Well, whatever your body type, whatever your via mass media? love of fashion, whatever your styleN.make it Well, there is lies the artistry of fashion. yours. Make it unique as you are! Fashion is what you make of it. You can be There have been many "rules" to fashion but trendy, shop inexpensively, and keep to your few are followed. Why? Because fashion is art and art doesn't need own self's happiness. How, you ask? to be apologetic, set within boundaries, told Well, if you take out all the questions it's pretty easy. In the words of Yoda, "Do it you what to do or how to do it. Be you and enjoy every moment in your will". Sorry. My geekyness comes to play at times. fashionable world! I digress. Sincerely, The new Carrie BradshawNumm... Your body type is round and you wish to Melodye Joy ;) wear what the flat stomach gals have? Trend it. Do NOT add a belt, but let your top hang about, color block a t-shirt with some funky feather earrings of the opposite color. Wear jeans that fit your body type. Stay comfy, and www.vederemag.com Carrie Bradshaw and Sex and the City are copyright HBO. Any references are meant as an introduction to Melodye Joy and the complexities of writing articles on a regular basis. No inference should be made as to the quality or content of the character.

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In the years I’ve been involved with wedding photography, I’ve learned to appreciate all the small things that make up the beautiful world we live in. Through my lens I’ve learned how to capture special moments and translate them into art. Whether at home or abroad I’ve learned to appreciate the beauty in all things. My photography is how I speak. It allows me to show what I love and how I view the world. Every opportunity to shoot a wedding, models, a family, a protest, a door, is an opportunity for me to create art. Each occasion is unique and a new chance for me to share with others my passion for modern, photojournalistic style photography.

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Jungle Barbie' Julia

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Cori Washington

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Cori Washington, CEO of SMILE20/20 loves to find sophisticated fashions that flatter her petite frame. This mature 5- foot woman looks for sassy sex appeal in fashion to make a statement about beauty, confidence, and self-love. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a romantic with an active lifestyle. With a 30 year career as a professor, counselor, and life coach, she successfully mentors and coaches clients in relationships, overcoming life challenges, and unblocking negative thinking. Through healing arts and creative expression, she helps her clients and students discover passions to move forward in developing healthy career, personal, and life plans. Fabulous fashion helps her be the role model to exhibit the self-esteem and inner beauty she promotes.

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People can go their entire lives and not find their passion, but Isola Jones was fortunate enough to find hers at an early age, resulting in her becoming an internationally recognized mezzosoprano. At just four years old she was singing in Latin in her Roman Catholic elementary school choir in Chicago. At age eleven she saw the legendary soprano Leontyne Price singing on television; sounding beautiful and looking gorgeous in a floor length gown and mink stole. Isola asked her mother to buy a recording of Madame Price so she could hear that glorious voice again and again, and she did! Little did she know that this recording would serve as the inspiration to the type of music that she was born to sing! Isola loves elegant clothes that have the power to reveal the humor, style and most importantly the beauty of the individual. She continues to perfect her craft as an artist and enjoys the glamour that characterizes life on the classical music stage. Isola has traveled all over the world singing in venues from Vienna to Cairo and from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro. A common sentiment expressed by many opera goers is the love of beauty and fashion. She believes a great operatic performance begins with magnificent singing, and includes gorgeous costumes and gowns. www.vederemag.com

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"Where the Red Fern Grows" finding fashion in nature and natural beauty

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Celebrating the FIRST YEAR Of

As always we are here to help you see and be seen worldwide. No hype, no pretense, no websites to join. Just great work from fashion professionals worldwide, like you Consistent publishing schedules, consistent quality content and honest work without the egos. We hope you'll keep reading as we enter our second year and want to become part of the worldwide collaboration.

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Just Nikki on the beach in SoCal

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If Rhianna had a clone, it would be California’s own Nikki Coats! Recently one of the faces of Stila cosmetics at IMATS 201 2 this sweet sassy ray of sunshine is currently working at Guess, attending college classes and pursuing modeling. Nikki credits her success to her parents for being her biggest fans and instilling her with humility and gratitude. Both clearly evident in her professionalism and enthusiasm during her shoot. Even from a young age Nikki has always been interested in fashion; “I've always had a ‘passion for fashion’! As a kid I would spend my free time sketching dresses from my imagination, I would cut out clothes from magazines and create outfits and paste them on paper. Since then I have always loved fashion! This is clearly evident in Nikki’s style, an eclectic mix covering multiple decades. Heavily influenced by the eighties and early nineties, with her flair for neon and thick gold chains and door knocker earrings. www.vederemag.com

"I am a girl with many goals set and I know with hard work I can achieve every single one!"

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New to the runway scene Nikki is enthusiastic to learn as much about the fashion industry as possible, even changing her major in college to fashion. “I’m overly excited when doing a fashion show, photo shoot, or even looking through magazines to see the latest trends!” Nikki’s enthusiasm is contagious and it is her hope that with hard work she will continue to move forward in her modeling career and explore east coast fashion as well as venture overseas.

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Eva Marie Louis

Even though where I was born, Laredo, TX, and where I raised, Kansas, arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t known for fashion, I always knew fashion was life for me at so many levels. My sense of style started developing in junior high and high school as events and being in the public became a standard way of life for me. I was also influenced by international, classic, and vintage looks especially because of the theater performances and films I remember watching. I have been inspired by strong women and those that have blazed the trail for other women and society in general, most recently Eva (Evita) Peron has been at the forefront in my thoughts. Not only was she an actress, radio personality, spokesperson, and

ambassador for the people, she represented it all with class, elegance and style. The clothing look I have affinity for is from the 1 920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to 1 940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s which was the same era as Evita lived in. The fashion from that time not only stood out then, but still does today and there are designers that have kept the style alive such as Stop Staring! by Alicia Estrada. In the corporate, professional, entrepreneurial world I operate in for my career, fashion is as important as the air I breathe and goes with every other passion I am involved with. As a trend setter and someone that is known for standing out and representing, I am determined to use fashion and the stories of as one of the mediums to help reach and show others what is possible. www.vederemag.com

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Harpers Ferry Girls A Hot,Humid Memorial Day

Photographer: Annie Nguyen of Marcus Kirk Photography Hair stylist: Thomas Shelton, Simon Bechara Makeup: Alyssa C Location: Harpers Ferry, WV www.vederemag.com

The day of the shoot was Memorial Day 201 2, we all arrived in hot and humid Harpers Ferry, ready to start the day. We all spent some time that morning bonding as a group so that we could get the right energy to carry and fuel the all-day shoot. Then, it was time for the models to change, get hair and makeup done and we were off! The male models were ready to go as the ladies got their hair and makeup done. Needless to say the men brought everything to the table, wardrobe, attitude and their own flair and creativity. Time was of the essence, with the temperature reaching upwards of ninety-five degrees and the men wearing full suits at times we had to get the images shot. There were a lot of spectators that seemed to enjoy watching the shoot. Many said they hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen a photo shoot before and thought that we had the right models, attire and location. It was an amazing experience to have so many people enjoy the frenzy and started a buzz throughout the city, whether it was down the narrow streets that went thru the small city or the alleys that lie between. Countless hours of planning went into this shoot, models, hair, makeup, and styling. This was a huge shoot with twenty people from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC and West Virginia. www.vederemag.com

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Walking in Memphis.. Justin. www.justingnelson.com

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The internet is a tool when used for good can bring people together that are thousands of miles apart. I’m sure everyone reading this can think of someone they’ve met online that has made an impression on them. Let me tell you about someone I met months ago and have grown to respect immensely. Justin G. Nelson, a fine southern man who knows what he wants and is not afraid to go after it. If you ask him what sets him apart from others he tells you in no uncertain terms “Life inspires me. Waking up each day, not knowing what to expect, making goals and visions only to have them altered daily. Knowing that we all are different, but yet work towards the goal: success.” I have no doubts success is in Justin’s future. This is a man of many talents which modeling may be the newest of all of them. We started talking about how people have different callings in life and I had to find out what his is and when he realized it. According to Justin, “Performing arts was my calling since birth, I didn’t come out of the womb singing, but I’ve always been a fan of the lights, stage and audience. I don’t recall ever having stage fright so I guess that confirmed my calling.” Asking him what got him into modeling he readily admits that fashion has become a love. I was shocked to hear his favorite era for fashion is the 20’s and the layering suits his taste, which explains why he would be in a suit all the time if possible. There is more to Justin than the classic good looks; he just closed Dreamgirls at the Hattiloo Theatre in Memphis with his next role being in Legally Blond in Memphis. Makes you wonder when does he find time for graduate school at the University of Memphis? But with success he’s enjoying because of hard work and positive peer pressure there is no doubt his dream of getting out of Memphis will become a reality. The advice he offers is very true, “Be the best you possible, stay true to yourself and your goals. Never give up, invest in yourself and remember this is just the beginning to whatever is in store for you.” I have the feeling Justin is on his way to reaching his goals in the future. I know he’ll be walking out of Memphis soon and I can almost guarantee it will not be in blue suede shoes.

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