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VOCESS MAGAZINE VOCESS is a publication Bi-monthly. Articles can not be reproduced wihtout authorization of VOCESS Magazine INC. The photography, illustrations are exclusive of the Magazine.
VOCESS MAGAZINE Tampa, Florida Zipcode 33765
STAFF
Welcome to Vocess “LIVE”
Magazine Vocess is a modish new publication celebrating trendsetters in fashion, art, and music. Vocess was founded in 2007 by Xavier Orellana and since then has developed into a very much needed publication that supports local creative talent. Vocess was designed to be a collectable; something that readers could refer to even several months after publishing. Developing this publication concept involved two years of research and carefully choosing material that would inspire readers. This publication is the Bay area’s only portal to the entire creative community featuring behind the scene coverage as well as tips and tricks from the experts. The magazine displays the creative process and inspirational views straight from the artists. The name Vocess, meaning “voice”, was chosen to represent the expressions of all the featured talent that gives our city so much flavor. Featured talent includes fashion designers, artists, musicians, actors and more. Vocess Magazine is a free publication, distributed bi-monthly with hundreds of high visibility distribution locations within the tri-county. Vocess introduces a whole new concept to print publications. After each issue released readers will have the opportunity to attend a grand event showcasing the latest designer collections, a live performance from our featured band, and extraordinary photographer displays. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of the featured talent as well as everyone who has been supportive along the way. Here at Vocess we encourage you to be heard. Send us your insight, creative ideas, and photos to vocess@ymail.com
Dona M. Crowley Editorial Director
“ Reach
your goals, you
have the opportunity, the only one that
can perform it, is yourself ” Taking into account the great city of New York and not setting aside Miami as a major power when it comes to fashion in the United States: taking out all these taboos that differ with ours. We can say our city, Tampa has many similarities. However, we are unique and we should be proud to have sunny beaches, beautiful women (from all countries), amazing fashion designers, artists, and musicians. Each year local universities put more emphasis on the current fashion to be updated and give students the tools to be a good designer and able to compete with the great masters. The idea of this new magazine is to promote new designers, artists, and musicians and give them the support they need to succeed. Each day there are more talented individuals who need guidance; Vocess was created for those who hope for the chance, one day to show their talent. These creators inspire us with styles, unique designs, and beats that help us survive each day. Since the beginning, Dona and I have put forth a lot of effort and sacrifice to give readers this magazine. Through the creation of Vocess Magazine, we have met a lot of talented people such as, photographers, models, stylists,
artists, designers, and musicians and we have also crossed paths with people who tried to destroy our dreams. We would like to thank god and all those who have supported us, for helping us fight and continue on the path of victory. “VOCESS” is your voice!. Let our pages speak about your talent and inspire others to be creators. Each issue Vocess will have a big Event showcasing all of our featured talent LIVE!. I would like to welcome everyone to view this new magazine. And most of all I would like to thank god, for showing me the path, to my parents and brother for giving me tips and a desire to fight, and especially my wife (Digna Orellana), that despite our distance she has given me the strength to achieve my goals, and finally thanks to all who have contributed in the making of Vocess.
“ Fate can be
cruel , but it is crueler, if you
do not dare”
I would like to dedicate this magazine to my little brother, my puppy, Cokito in heaven, (probably wagging his tail, saying “I LOVE YOU”) and my friends Milton (Jefferson University) and Beatriz (CEM College) whose departure is the beginning of a new life and as I have always said you never cease to exist, because the memories of our loved ones live in our hearts.
Xavier G Orellana - President
FASHION DESIGNER
Tia Gugliotta The vivid and in your face Florida based designer,Tia Gugliotta started changing the way women dressed as an unordinary fasion design student in the mid-90’s. She surpassed Florida’s media and buyers with her then label “Trashin Fashion”. Tia’s designs had a startling effect, that as a freshman her designs were already on TV, movies, music videos and magazines. Also as a student she started to build structure of skills from costume designing and wardrobe coordination for stars such as Marilyn Manson, Shania Twain, Janet Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Stars on Ice and many more..also she has toured with cher and cindy lauper. also works as a fashion stylist on her own designs and lifestyle shoots for film and print. Tia has had eye popping stage theatrics for many delicious and distinctive fashion shows that astonished the masses and even herself. Tia’s design concept is a conviction of unimaginable ideas and structure. She seperates herself with her craft. As a hands on designer that does her own art by means of Patteren making, draping and sewing. Her designs are extraordinary rare, that they graze the minds of any man or woman that sees, the woman who wears these designs feels her purpose, the pupose to be unique The ambience of one’s self with the exclusive and sexy lines of Tia Gugliotta’s designs and her effertless forte to make
one’s eye say... yum!”
contact number for made to orders : 727-515-8112 www.starsandinfinitedarkness.com Photographer Devin Dygert www.devindygert.com
MAKE UP & HAIR BY : Gina Mia, Photographer : Devin Dygert, Model : Megan Black
MAKE UP & HAIR BY : Gina Mia, Photographer : Devin Dygert, Model : Megan Black
MAKE UP & HAIR BY : Gina Mia, Photographer : Devin Dygert, Model : Julie Ann Cole
MAKE UP & HAIR BY : Gina Mia, Photographer : Devin Dygert, Model : Julie Ann Cole
MAKE UP & HAIR BY : Gina Mia, Photographer : Devin Dygert, Model : Megan Black
Celeste Dawson
Kaylee Alwood
Hannah Updegraff
Kaylee Alwood
Celeste Dawson
FASHION DESIGNER collaboration with Merlo Italian Fashion Brand of Milan. Her inspiration for every collection is “comfort and style get married…..and they live happily ever called the “Walk in Peace” Collection, is due out in October of lection, is due out in October of 2008. Please go to www.Ceceliabythewood.com for information on the Winter Collection Show as well as Exclusive “Invitation Only” Purchase Party. Space is limited so please register early. Please go to www.Ceceliabythewood.com for information on the Winter Collection Show as well as Exclusive “Invitation Only” Purchase Party. Space is limited so please register early.
Bythewood:
”MY INSPIRATION FOR EVERY COLLECTION IS “COMFORT”
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CECCE
Cece Bythewood, a Tampa Native has been admiring shoes for as long as she can remember. Upon graduation from the University of Florida with a degree in Marketing she set her sights on a career in Retail Marketing/Management. Long work hours and undesirable holiday schedules dampened the shoe retail glamour. Corporate America quickly became a more lucrative option, although she still longed for the creativity and freedom that a career in fashion can often afford. Thus, the shoe design bug had officially bitten. As a stepping-stone to the Shoe Design Field, Cece took a slight detour and opened a Full Service Salon. “Cece’s Hair Party” was featured on ESPN and CNN Sports in 1999 as the Hot test Spot for haircuts for Professional Athletes in the Tampa Bay Area. The success in this area gave Cece the courage to step out into the glorious abyss of Shoe Design. Several years later, following full-time motherhood, it was time to give Shoe Design the “old college try”. Cece attended and audited a high fashion cobbler’s class at the Moda Shoe Institute located in Vipitino, Italy. Upon completion, she began shopping her originals in January of 2007, officially launching her first designs through Sergio Zelcer and Dans Sara shoe manufactur ers. This has been an excellent genesis for Cece and she is currently working on her 2009 originals to be done in
Photographer : Brandon Pierre, Model : Ramsel and Alex
Photographer : Jacobson
Photographer : Jacobson
Photographer : Brandon Pierre, Model : Alex
Photographer : Jacobson
AGUILAR
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THE NEXT TOP. .
Interviewer: Why do you like to be a model? Ramsel Aguilar: Because is a way of expressing yourself with fashion, art, beauty, culture, etc, and you can meet famous designers and learn from them, i also feel that the more i involve my self with modeling the more i learn to take care of myself as drinks lots of water have my 8 hours of sleep be healthy etc that enriches my persona innmy exterior and enricheses it in my interior aswell of life motivation to rich my goals. also being a model i can express myself to other women out there who may think they cannot be models for the way they look etc i think everywomen is beautiful and there is always place for everyone with different shapes, differents cultures etc in fact i think that model ing is what is all about. How many years have you worked as a model?at what age did you start? I have been doing modeling for about 2 years and basically all my childhood and teenagehood i did lots of prints tv comerctials since the age of 5 What advice would you give to others who are starting modeling and want to receive job offers? First of all be confident and be full of positivisim, because they can feel you how full of energy you are and never think you cannot do modeling be cause of your looks or any other reason, modeling is what is all about different looks, difirrent shapes, etc and i belive there is always place for prepare for any obstacle may cross in you way, always it is important to find guidence with the yourself
R MSEL �BELIVE IN YOUR SELF AND TAKING CARE OF YOUR SELF IN A HEALTHY WAY, ALSO IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHOW OFF YOUR PERSONALITY BY BEING YOURSELF�
What is your brand or designers clothes? Miss sixty, zara, mango, armani exchange, guess, victorias secret, jlo clothing line, diesel, and a full list of hispanic local designers in miami, fl high brand names:dolce and cabbana, roberto cavalli, dior, moschino, giorgio armani. What is your big dream? My biggest dream is to have my own clothing line, my own fashion magazine and my tv production company that i can produce ,direct fashion events, and still be a model at no matter what age i get Is it hard to be model? did you work hard to be where you are? I will say it not easy ‘cause requi-ers lots of discipline, reliabilty and you need to be able to study in what your field in the model-ing world it is going to be for you besides there might be many people out there who may be against it and you need be able to face it and keep on going andyes i did i think for every model to be where they are has been worked hard enough because it is non stop job and every day it is a new start in anything that your do with modeling also go-ing to casting, do-ing photoshoots etc requiers lots of time What has workd well known brands? Kodak, Pepsi, Cocolla , Paulmitchell, local designers.If you had the opportunity to promote you country wich will you emphazies and why?In fashion because there is a demand on american fashion designers, all we hear is about european designers etc.. so i think that will be a good target because we have treame-andous talented designers in america and along with models we have lots of different mixes in america that have created a beautifull combination of different types of model that ar not neces-sary like the ones the look on a high fashion magazine. How do find the role of a women in your country at this moment?Some one who emigrate
How has your family influence your life? They are the reason why i am doing what im doing, specially my dad he was a tv procucer, art director and graphic designer so during my childhood he had me and my brothers doing lots of work and prints and tv commertials also he would always direct us and explaind us every single aspect in how to do media for example he would tell us all the tricks behind the sence etc.. that i growp seeing my dad an ex-ample in the media and gave the a good impression in anything related with tv fashion etc that now relates to me. If you had the opporunity to full fill a dream for your country at this moment why would it be and why? To be part of a well known mag-azine as a model, coordinator and to have my own tv produc-tion company with my brothers that are also involve with media and produce a tv production company in my home country.
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What is your favorite fashion magazine? I more than one cosmopolitan, vanidades, vogue,seventeen magazine, elle and any fashion local magazion yes i love fashion.
this country with lots of dreams and is here for many reasons and a purpose that no one would let me stop to achive my goals.
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HEALTH
3 Steps
to sensational
ABS
“Make sure to do at least 30 - 45 minutes 4 days a week“ Cardio can be done many ways, running, jogging, biking, jump rope, stair master, kick boxing etc. Mix it up doing different cardio exercises each day will keep you from getting bored and keep you motivated.
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“ REMEMBER DIETS ARE TEMPORARY; EATING HEALTHY SHOULD NOT BE TEMPORARY IT SHOULD BE A WAY OF LIFE“.
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by Dona M. Crowley
Building a strong core section is an importan part of any exercise routine. Having a lean toned middle section doesn’t just look great it also helps give you better posture, and reduces back pain. Many lower back injuries occur due to weak abdominals, conducting proper core strength training can gelp prevent such injuries. However, you will need to do more than just abdominal exercises to develop a well toned, strong mid section. Follow these three steps for a sexy toned mid section. Cardio vascular exercises are essential when achieving your goals. Abdominal exercises will build and tone your muscles; however what’s the point if they are covered by a layer of fat? First, evaluate your body type and mid section. If you are unsure of how much body fat you have, visit a local fitness trainer to calculate it for you. If you are at an unhealthy weight then cardio should be your main priority.
Nutrition is also a vital element in reaching your fitness goals. If you are doing cardio and abdominal exercises, then pigging out on unhealthy foods, let’s just say you probably won’t reach your goals. If you are taking in more calories than you’re burning, you won’t lose any weight. Remember diets are temporary; eating healthy should not be temporary it should be a way of life. Think about what you know about food.
What are some healthy foods? The healthiest foods are natural foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Meats should be cut lean and have no skin. Portion size is also important. Eating 5 small meals throughout the day instead of 3 big meals will speed up your metabolism, and it will also help prevent you from eating unhealthy foods. When you are overly hungry you are more likely to eat something that doesn’t take time to prepare such as fast food or a snack. Training your abs is different for everyone, whether you want a thinner mid section, toned abs, or a full blown six-pack. Assess your goals. Once you determine your goals, you can choose the abdominal work out that’s best for you. The most effective way to achieve your goals is to use weights. Many people believe they need to do several reps when training their abs. Abdominals are muscles just like biceps, and you wouldn’t do 30 reps when training your biceps. So remember train your abs the same way you train other muscles. If you
are trying to lean down, less weight and more reps (15) are beneficial. If you are already lean and you are trying to achieve rock hard abs then add more weight and do less reps (6-8).
Exercises that you can do at home Chunches: Start lying down with your legs straight up in the air and cross your feet. Hold a small dumbbell 5-20lbs over your head, or place under your chin. Now slightly bring your head, neck, and shoulders slightly off the ground. Make sure to concentrate on using your abdominal muscles, as you come up you should feel tightness and when you go down the tightness should decrease.
Oblique Chunch: Lying on your back with your feet on the floor and knees bent, Place your left hand over your left ear. Roll your upper body up to the right until your left elbow touches your right knee. Concentrate on tensing the sides of your waist and holding contraction through out the movement. After completing a full set of reps on the left side, switch to your right side and do the same thing.
Dumbell Side Bend: This exercise is to work your obliques, it also helps shape your waist line. Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart.Hold a dumbbell in your left hand; make sure your palms are facing inward toward your body. Place your right hand on your head so that you are touching your left that you are touching your left ear. While keeping your back straight bend to the left as far as you can, and then bend to the right. After finishing your set a reps, change the weight to the other hand and repeat.
“Medicine and Swiss balls are also great tools to use when creating strong sexy abs!� Remember if you are specific exercise, first or looking at pictures still not sure, ask a your safety, consult these exercises or
unsure on how to first try reading the to help guide you. professional for a physician before any physical fitness
perform a instructions If you are help. For attempting program.
These exercises may not benefit everyone and if not done properly can result in injury. For further questions on exercise programs or for personal training rates, you can email me at :
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BEAUTY
“How To” hair style: “an easy up do for instant glam” Follow these simple steps to create this look at home. Step One Prep your hair Start by applying mousse to your hairbrush and brushing through dry hair in sections while blow drying. (Product used here, Expansion Body Activating Mousse by L’Oreal) Apply a primer to give your hair control, and then curl your hair with rollers or a curling iron, and pin curls up as you go along. (Used here, Densite by L’Oreal)
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Step Two Tease Take curls down and apply a shine serum to make hair soft, smooth and shiny.
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(Used here, Shine Perfection by L’Oreal) Using a small brush tease small sections of hair from the top of your head or crown. After, make sure to run the brush gently over the top of teased sections to smooth out hair. (Used here Teaze by Phillips)
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2.2 Step Three Split & Twist Divide hair into two sections down the center of the back of your head, as if you were making pig tails. Then twist sections inwards. Step Four Knots
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Tie twisted hair in knots, as many as needed, depending on length of hair. Tuck ends of remaining hair into the knots and place the knots, secure with bobby pins.
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Step Five Finish Up Apply a finishing spray; spray in the direction of your hair, and then apply a shine spray for a perfect finish. (Used here Infinium 3 Finishing Spray and Perfect Shimmer by L’oreal) Product List All products used are by L’Oreal Texture Expert xpansion Body Activating Mousse
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Densite Thickening Primer
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Shine Perfection Infinium 3 Finishing Spray Perfect Shimmer Shine Illuminating Spray
Model Jennifer Adams / Hair Style created by Richard López and Anna Dawson Photos by Jose M. Maldonado
Make up 5 steps to a fabulous face! The Smokey eye look is sexy and perfect for a holiday party or a night out. Follow these 5 steps to create the perfect Smokey eye look! Step One Prep & Prime
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After applying moisturizer, apply concealer to cover under eye circles and blemishes. Then apply foundation by blending out to your hair and jawline until foundation vanishes. Foundation helps to even out skin tone and give you a super smooth flawless finish.
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Using the same dark color (knight) and a 217 brush apply under your eyes along your lower eyelash. Curl lashes with an eyelash curler. Step Three Liner Using a 210 brush by Mac or similar, apply black eyeliner to top lid just above the eye lashes. Then apply liner to wet line and connect at the inner corner. (Used here Black track Fluid Line by Mac)
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Apply Mascara (Used here Black Dazzle by Mac) Step Four Cheeks Using your blush brush 116, blend blush on your cheeks in a circular upward motion, sweep into hair line. (Used here Sweet William by Mac) Step Five Lips Last, apply lip stick, make sure to coat lips evenly and then top with a gloss for a perfect evening look! (Used here Crème Sheen Cross Wires and Dazzle Gloss Love Alert by Mac)
5 Product List Brushes by Mac Blender Brush 217 Blush Brush 116 Foundation Brush 190 Short Shader Brush 214
Make up by Mac Concealer Foundation 107 Silver Dust Artic Grey
Knight Black Track Fluid Line Dazzle Lash Black Dazzle Sweet Williams Blush Crème Pearl Lip Crème Sheen CrossWires Dazzle Gloss Love Alert
Model Jennifer Adams/ Make Up look created by Chantel Hyden / Photos by Jose M. Maldonado
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MUSIC
Traci Aldrich-Lead Singer/Bass Player Susan Burkhart-Guitar/Vocals Jax Resto-Drummer
The sound of Kore is energizing!
Band Name Band Name:
Traci: I came up with the name when the band started back in 2006. The band is named after the Greek Goddess of the Underworld, Persephone, or Kore. We pronounce our band KORE like an apple core. I wanted something strong but still feminine. I think it represents our band well.
Lyrics & music: Traci: I have written the majority of the lyrics so far, although Susan has written a song, and Jax has contributed to the lyrics as well. We all write the music together.
Genre: We’ve been told that we’re alternative pop. We’ve also been told we have a Pretenders feel.
Uniting: Traci: Well, Susan and I were in a band together for about a year. After several line up changes, things weren’t working out, Susan and I decided to stick together and started a duo. We played as a duo for a while but missed the whole ‘band’ experience so we started looking for a female drummer.
Inspiration: Traci: Our musical influences are as different as our clothing styles. I love The Doors, Susan is a huge Van Halen fan, and Jax is a big Beatles fan. I think that’s what gives us such a unique sound, because we all have different influences and we each bring a part of that to our writing. My husband inspired me to sing. He is my biggest fan and pushed me to follow my dreams in music. A lot of the songs that I write are inspired by personal experiences but are vague enough that anyone can relate to them. Jax: People who have strength in the face of adversity...and keep smiling.
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Make-up artist by: Elani K Photographer by: Di Paulson
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FEATURED ACTOR
Arthur L. Braddy III A star was born on June 9th, 1985 in the US city named for royalty, Queens, New York. Arthur L. Braddy. I born in Queens but subsequently raised in Long Island was destined for creative expression. Catching the bug for the craft in 2nd grade when the local news came to his elementary school and chose a few students randomly to interview, Arthur, selected as one of the few chosen, went home to view the airing of his debut and was instantly bitten after actually seeing himself on the small screen. His desire was so overwhelming that he knew that he had to do something to continue to fulfill this new-found craving. As a result, he set a career goal steered
towards performing arts which he believed would encompass every aspect of his new-found aspirations. His passion for this art form grew and continued to materialize during his first performance at the Uniondale High School in Uniondale, New York. Arthur’s sophomore year he played the role of Frank in “Dream Girls”. Nervous and filled with butterflies, he realized further that “Wow, this is actually what I love to do and I want to continue working in this arena”. Braddy was amazed that it was deemed by everyone as a great performance and that the audience response was pure
elation. Yet, he continued to yearn because he didn’t get the lead role which made him work harder and harder. Consequently, the next year he obtained the role of the main character in the show. By senior year he would play the role of Seymour in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors. The show ran for 4 nights in a row and he obtained a standing ovation every night for his performance. This experience remains a memorable one and a source of inspiration for his career obstacles. Other sources of inspiration and admiration come from actors like Will Smith. Braddy truly has been impressed with the way Smith came fresh into the industry from another genre of entertainment worked hard, tapped into his innate talent, took the craft seriously, and blossomed into excellence as a performer and film star. In addition to Smith, Idris Elba is another actor that presently provides inspiration for Arthur simply because of his potential, versatility, and marketability. Currently, Arthur L. Braddy III resides in Kissimmee, Florida and has been practicing within the industry for over six years. He does not prescribe to any superstitions before a performance only the act of
entering into prayer. As an actor he appeals to all audiences and feels that his innate talent, his educated skill, personable demeanor, affinity for the craft, and willingness to make a change in the world view about diversity, distances himself as a performer. Arthur believes that his marquee role as an actor would be headlining with a very talented supporting cast in a film that allows him to express a range of his acting skill and that would perpetuate an array of feelings from the audience
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DJ FRESH
At the end of 1999, Doug Hensel was working in the Clubhouse and as a Bat Boy for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. A Major League Baseball Team which formed in 1998 in his hometown of St. Petersburg, Florida. After taking an internship the following Summer in Atlanta to work for TBS and the Atlanta Braves, Doug returned home to find out that a new radio station had taken to the airwaves. This station was WLLD WiLD 98.7 FM. He realized it would not be easy to simply apply for employment to the station since there was a huge waiting list for the promotions departments Street Team. He found a way in through the research and development department. There, he was hired into the station and began working on conducting radio music surveys and finding out what music certain demographics of people listened to. After his shift was over at 11:00 p.m. he would wander down the hallway and peak into the studio to listen to the radio stations DJ at the time. After only working a couple months in the R & D Department, it was decided that it would be more valuable having him as a contributing on-air personality on the 7 p.m. - midnight show and a member of the promotions Street Team . From then, each Friday night Doug would make his way to Ybor City in Tampa to the hottest Nightclub destination in town, The Pleasuredome. This is where Doug met the most well known and talented DJ and his mentor, DJ Xtreme. All it took was for Doug to ask, “Can you teach me how to play music like that?” Two months later; he had dubbed him “DJ Fresh” and he was playing music to open the club every Friday and Saturday night. A few years and several clubs later, DJ Fresh grew tired of the late nights, low pay, fights and all the unpleasant aspects of the nightclub business. His family had convinced him he could be a lot more successful if he opened his own mobile DJ service, entertaining at corporate functions and events such as birthdays, school dances, and weddings. DJ Fresh found realized that this is what he was meant to do and would be able to adapt in order to entertain any type of crowd. The DJ Fresh
Renowned DJ, Entertainer, Event Planner, Entrepreneur and Hustler.
reputation rapidly grew as so did his business. So much in fact that he never actually had to advertise, business grew by word of mouth. Each event provided new referrals and his client base continued to grow. Years later in 2005, DJ Fresh Events started to really fine tune the business where he hosted and / or organized parties, fundraisers, and other events: an upscale New Years Eve party at the Bellagio Ristorante in downtown St. Petersburg; a St. Patrick’s Day bash at Ferg’s Sports Bar, where “the wearin’ of the green” gave entree to the party, and a fire-breathing leprechaun passed out lucky gold coins and beads at midnight; during the St. Petersburg Grand Prix races in April, he planned the private celebrity VIP party for Citilife Magazine on the fifteenth floor of the downtown Hilton Hotel, where guests had an incredible panoramic view of the races. After Hurricane Katrina, DJ Fresh Events planned a fundraising event at another local venue called the The Rare Olive, with all donations going to the American Red Cross. He also had Tiffany & Company Tampa location match his contribution since he had been working there for the last 2 years as a sales associate and had a great relationship with the management. His annual Halloween Events continue to draw 400 to over 1000 people each year and his annual Black and White Birthday Event is where you will rub elbows with energetic party people and celebrities alike. In 2008, DJ Fresh Events has become the Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Team DJ providing entertainment during
and after the games as well as hosting private events for the players. DJ Fresh has also hosted celebrity events and after parties for Rihanna, Chris Brown, Pitbull, The Roots, The Sugar Hill Gang, Clipse and even a wedding for Indy Race Car Driver Dan Wheldon. DJ Fresh no longer refers to himself as a DJ, but mainly as an entertainer. His record selection, personality, mixed with his energy is what makes him so popular to everyone he comes in contact with.
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International Hispanic Designer Fashion Show When : NOVEMBER 6th, 2009 Time: 6:30pm INDIA CULTURAL CENTER
RunwayFevah When: NOVEMBER 13th Time: 7 pm The Good Luck Entertainment Complex Website: http://runwayfevaheventbride.com
Magnum Opus - Square One Event When : NOVEMBER 14th Time : 7 pm The Ritz Ybor Website : www.theritzybor.com
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FASHION EVENTS
Bix Mix When : NOVEMBER 19th Free Networking Happy Hour Website : www.tampabaybusinessjournal.com
PURPLE - Vocess Magazine Release Party & Pancreatic Cancer Benefit When: NOVEMBER 20th Nova 535 Website : www.nova535.com
St. Petersburg Chillounge When : NOVEMBER 21st Time : 6 pm North Straub Park Website : www.chilloungenight.com
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When : NOVEMBER 21st Time : 5 pm The Hillside Terrace Website : http://fashionliveclermont.eventbrite.com
Paul van Dyk When: NOVEMBER 27th Time : 8 pm The Ritz Ybor Website : www.theritzybor.com
Jackson’s Annual Charity Christmas Party When: DECEMBER 4th
Novalicious Art Show When : DECEMBER 10th Time : 8 pm Website : www.nova535.com
9th Annual Santa Pub Crawl When : DECEMBER 11th Time : 6:30 pm Ybor City
93.3 Jingle Ball When : DECEMBER 13th Time : 7 pm St. Pete Times Forum
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Fashion Live! Clermont
Less Than Jack When : DECEMBER 13th Time : 7 pm Website : www.theritzybor.com The Ritz Ybor
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MARKETING
by Xavier G Orellana
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When we begin to create any kind of design or a campaign for a new product, the question that we always have is, do we fill with sentences or images? It depends entirely on the concept. This kind of observation should be left to a professional
designer, who has experience creating successful campaigns. Often companies hire inexperienced graphic designers, who may be cheaper but lack the experience and knowledge of an effective campaign, which could cost you valuable time and money. Today, there are several useful tools to promote your brand in a direct and effective way.
Brand: Mc Donald’s Ecuador Agency: SAXA Studio Campaign: Discount Art: Mauricio Mendoza (creative Director)
How much text should I add in my designs? That depends on your means of communication. Remember that you do not necessarily need a lot of text, to get your message across. I call it “the attentional”, you have to be very clear in your text. Readers often become bored or overwhel-
med with exaggerated text. The first 5 seconds is the most valuable, keep it simple.
graphic designer vs “graphic designer” Most importantly choose a good agency and learn about the creative director that will be
Brand: Mc Donald’s Ecuador Agency: SAXA Studio Campaign: Discount Art: Mauricio Mendoza (creative Director)
responsible for the success of your brand. Hiring an untrained designer can result in a poor product and a waste of your time. Often there may be several bra nds of the same product on the market; the agency is responsible for conducting a thorough investigation of these similar products in order to ensure a campaign that is unique and desirable to
consumers. It’s worth it, invest a little more and hire a company with credibility that you can trust.
Brand: Galactics Clearwater International FC. Agency: SAXA Studio Campaign: Tournament Promotion Art: Xavier G Orellana (Art Director)
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Featured Artist
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michildren, it has been deter ist and mother of 2 beautiful ure. ent adv new a is day I am a self taught Digital Art ry , eve two has Autism with ADHD ned that the younger of the age. I started in Adobe Pho ly ear y ver a m fro g rtin sta stic arti lar bit pu a po en in be s I have always graphics for character Pro 8 doing signatures & Bryce, toshop 7 and Paint Shop e tried my hand at Poser, hav I summer of ‘03. the in ) ers oth l soft& cta (EQ Fra , es tion online gam sign, .gif Anima ), Pixel Doll making, web de ms h as gra suc ” pro ms 3D diu (all me l Vue and ny “traditiona toshop CS3, as well as ma Pho and r, nte y. Pai ph rel gra Co oto re, ph wa 3d design, ceramics, and drawing, design, painting, BA in Fine Arts at St. Peters completed 2 years of my I art ital am dig I h h wit g oug rkin Alth . wo Prior to sign, and Ceramics studied in drawing, 3D De . In July burg College in Florida… I sh a degree in graphic arts fini to nt classes I do wa any in d one of olle as enr om tly T.c ren AR cur ant not Team” at www.devi ons lati Re ty uni mm “Co ing I have taken of 2007 I joined the r 2 great years of volunteer afte and rs, rato de Mo y ller in several magazines the Digital Art Ga n. Susan’s art has been sitio po my at ed ign res ; she also did a few cd off the hat and cover of Fantasy Magazine the and ds s) (3x eFX gin such as Ima signed by Universal Recor a band named Roy Seven, ing be one jor ma the , covers in Ireland.
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Featured PHOTOGRAPHER
MattEo
Bruzzone
VISION: “I was born in Savona, Italy on the 10th of August 1984 and the real story of my photographic interest doesn’t start from a profound moment in time, but throughout the course of several moments in my life.”
One particular inspiration is my father. I truly enjoyed watching him take pictures of family and friends, all the late evenings with the diope machine looking at slides on the wall. Through seeing other peoples work, I understood that photography was all about a personal prospective and showing what was interesting to that person at that specific time. The picture could be blurry or out of focus, but what doesn’t make sense to one person, could mean the world to someone else. As a family, we moved away from my home country, Italy, to England where I spent 8 years of my life. After 8 years of gorgeous countryside, the hills, the never ending fields of green and the rain, my parents decided to move once again, but this time to a warm and sunny place. So off to the South of France we went, to a town called Valbonne. I was met by the smell of lavender and olive trees. Inspirational place for Picasso, understandably so, considering the surroundings. This wasn’t my inspiration, but more the influence of my parents work in the fashion industry which gave me an understanding and appreciation
for composition, style and the arts. That lasted only a short while, about 4 years. As an older teenager, I moved to Canada where I was truly taken by the architecture and weather. I was determined to pick up the camera and start enjoying myself with the knowledge I had acquired so far in my life. This landed me my first gallery show in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where an article in the Montreal Gazette described the work as “Emotional and passionate” Shortly after, I was invited to do a show back home in Italy, in a gallery located in Torino. It is a city rich in art and history, and is a major Italian and European center for architecture, car manufacture, literature, cuisine, design, medicine, law and philosophy. An article in the national newspaper, La Stampa, referred to me as “A young emerging artist showing true talent and discipline in his work.” I look forward to continue showing great work to the rest of the world and making a name for myself here in the USA. I am eager to do more fashion work and apply the same passion and dedication in the fashion industry. Having had the opportunity to work with young fashion artists and small clothing lines, I simply hope to continue inspiring and giving something back to this great place”. Matteo Bruzzone Photography
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FACES & PLACES
Orellana Sanyer
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Mercedes Zambrano de Sanyer (mother-in-law), Marco Sanyer (father-in-law), Elsy Arroba de Orellana (mom).
3.- Digna T. Orellana 4.- Tatiana Quintana Jaramillo and Alexandra Busolin
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The Wedding Day was on August 23th at 10pm, The reception was at the Lions Club Urdesa (Ecuador-Guayaquil), attended by 120 people, including family and friends. A romantic evening in which the bride’s gown, came up with a unique design, elegant embroidery and a sexy neckline, leaving an exposed back side, where sensuality and elegance, it could denote in the bride.
SOCIAL YEARBOOK 2009
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