TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the CEO/Founder......3 Winter Hot.....................................5 New Year, New Trends.................10 Valentines Day.............................

12 Your Health...................................14 Bostons Top New Designers......20 Featured Interview........................34 Sex, Love And Everything Else...46

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CEO/Founder Rob Gods Gift Charitable Chief-In-Editor Ghost

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Myveca Saint Vil Height: 59 Weight: 120 Size Shoe: 8 Bust: 32 Waist: 24 Hips: 34 Dress: 4(small) Hair: Black Eyes: Black Residence: Boston, MA Email: myvekas_11@yahoo.com Myveca Saint vil akaloody was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. At 17, she moved to Canada to study. Couples of years later, she moved to U.S.A where she restarted to model again, because her dream of becoming a professional model has never died. She is now taking her BA in Psychology at Ashford University. Myveca is a professional diverse model; her creative self drive her to be a professional model, and began her career on the cat walk since she was 16 in Haiti. Her style can range from cute and fashionable to diva and fierce. She quickly segued to high fashion, modeling activities, and advertising. She studied modeling also at Barbizon School of Modeling, signed with John Casablancas where she had done many modeling works. Myveca has involved in many fashion shows such as New England Bridal Show, Boston Fashion Week I and II, Rhode Island Fashion Week and many other local shows and out of state fashion show, where we can name a few , New York, New Jersey, Chicago, D.C., Florida, Paris and many more. Not only she is a model and happy with her God given gift, curves, body and legs, she also have participated in different beauty pageant such as Miss Haiti International and Miss Citronelle. Myveca is well gifted person, she believes that all women of all different shapes are beautiful and everything is possible as long as you put devotion in it. Office dress code for women was always smartly tailored yet significantly somewhat limits the amount of flexibility in the way many women dress and women in almost any style to work to offer. Cocktail dress is significantly reduced on days was skimpier. Winter came with snowcovered garden and the street outside the house, cold and freezing temperatures, so the best way to pamper yourself for winter wear that ensures a trendy fashion and protect against winter clothing women with earthy colors. The strongest staining clothes this season belongs to the family purple, ranging from deep black ink parma violet, purple warmer by the mauve to tonally related puce.

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Ohhhh where to begin? There are so many great moments from this smash comedy that it is hard to put into a short list. But never one to give up, Im going to do my best to list some of our favorite episodes. Just so you know, theres no order here just episodes we enjoyed. Everything about this episode is hilarious, from beginning to end. Sheneneh won a contest to go on a date with her favorite rapper, Kid of Kid n Play. When Kid meets Sheneneh, hes taken back by her appearance; she, on the other hand, is prepared for the best night of her life. She supplied the cocktails (two 40 oz bottles that she took to the head) and the entertainment (a small private dancer routine). Kid was overwhelmed at first but by the end of the episode, they were dancing to Jodecis Forever My Lady with Sheneneh replacing lady with her name. Classic! Big mouth Martin was bragging about his skills as a boxer, skills he obtained through charity amateur boxing. When Tommy Hearns came through and ended up flirting with Gina, Martin didnt take too kindly to it. He challenged a professional champion to a boxing match and promptly got his [bleep] handed to him. Hearns hit Martin so hard, he flew out of the ring and was thrust into the wall. The picture above, as we all know, is what his face looked like the next day.

REMEMBER MARTIN!
Forever Sheneneh

In hopes of following the footsteps of the man hed replaced on the radio two years ago, Varnell Hill, Martin and the gang headed to California after Varnell told Martin he could be a guest on his television show if he were ever in town. That didnt quite work out as expected. Not only did Varnell seat Martin in the audience and act like he didnt know him, but he also stole pieces of his radio show. Not to be outdone, Martin snuck backstage with intentions on getting his five minutes of fame. The result was him having a sing-off with K-ci of Jodeci while the group was performing. Let me just say that Martin definitely held his own; he had K-Cis mannerisms and adlibs down to a science!

Ouuuu Yeah!

After losing his job and not being able to provide for himself, Martin skips town and leaves Gina and his friends wondering about hes gone. They track him down to a cult going by the name of Shaquille Sunflower, with his hair in a half Afro, half braided style and is best friends with a rock. He told his crew they should pack up their camel (aka Pam) and leave to let him continue his journey. The back and forth between those two were always hilarious

Suspicious Minds

Whoomp, There It Aint

This is one of my top five favorite episodes. Stan, Martins boss, convinced Martin that one of his friends stole his cd player since they all have access to his apartment. The final scene was like an ode to New Jack City complete with the all black, the fake dog and Martin telling Cole, Sit yo five dollar A$$ down before I make change! No one could keep a straight face during the scene and I have to wonder how many takes it took to get to the point where they could contain their laughter. Oh and of course, Bruhman from the fifth floor had borrowed the cd player. This episode epitomizes the greatness of this show at its highest point

After Martin makes a comment equating sex to love, he and Gina agree to abstain for two weeks. After days of agony, they reach the final day and are pretty much in heat. Gina arrives at Martins apartment in a revealing dress saying she was out taking a run while Martin was in the house with candles, soft music and his body oiled up saying he was just trying to stay in touch with himself. After a huge tease, they agree that sex doesnt equal love but in the moment they needed to just let it go and handle business!

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FASHION 2013 New Year, New Trends

The fashion trends for winter and autumn of 2013 include grey, blue and brown colors. These colors have different shades and you can choose the one that matches your complexion. Floral, animal and graphic printed dresses will remain dominant this winter.

Guess Candide Faux Fur Jacket.

Catherine Malandrino Crisscross-Detail Dress.

BCBG Max Azria Sheer Back Lace Sheath Dress.

H&M Military Coat

CHLOE COTTON PEPLUM DRESS

HALSTON HERITAGE PLEATEDHALTER DRESS

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LANVIN FLOUNCESKIRTED DRESS

OSCAR DE LA RENTA ILLUSION DRESS

Belted floral dresses

EMILIO PUCCI SATEEN PEPLUM DRESS

Trina Turk Sequin Diamond Shift Dress

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VALENTINES DAY
WHAT TO GIVE THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE!
Looking for the ultimate present for your sweetie this Valentines Day? Look no farther, with a little help from Cupid S.E.M.! has you covered. This year we have something for everyone, from romance-inspiring Spin the Bottle Game, Relingerie to guitars that dEnvelope, $30 will make for the most rockin Valentines Day ever. Some Valentine goodies perfect for him or her include: a Red Victoria Secrets slip, Charlie Brown Valentine on DVD, a Bedazzled USB stick from Jimmy Crystal, cupcakes from CRUMBS, Moet Ros Imprial Gift Set, an HP Mini netbook in Iceberry and a Candy Apple Red guitar from Gretsch.
Seduce your sweetheart with this sexy sent. Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum, JimmyChoo, $95; Saks Fifth Avenue, 212940-2818 Keep her on time this Valentines Day. Sasha Rhett Red Ostrich Gold Round Face Double Wrap, $299.00

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So he will always know when its time to come home to you. Gc Swiss Made Watch, GUESS, $700

Get your swing on with the Brian Setzer Hot Rod by Gretsch, available in Candy Apple Red, Flat Black, Lime Gold, Purple, Regal Blue and Tangerine, $3600 Electrify your love life and plug in with the Road Worn Stratocaster by Fender, available in Olympic White, Black, 2 Tone Sunburst and 3-Color Sunburst, $1,199.99 Slip into something more comfortable and sexy. Lace-Trim Slip, Victorias Secret, $30 The perfect shaver to get ready for those close moments with your valentine. Philips Sensotouch 3D, $199.99-$349.99 Pocket Rocket Lip Gloss, Urban Decay, $19

A fun classic for your little valentine. Charlie Brown Valentine, $15

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Save your latest romantic memories in style. 2GB USB Stick

Titillate your taste buds with a unique take on a classic. Harry & David, Available in packages of six for $17.95

A treasure shell wear close to her heart and savor forever. Necklace, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, gold charms starting at $130, gold chain $240

Help you man put his best face forward. Mens Natural Grooming Kit, Burts Bees, $20

Every champagne lovers dream Ros Imprial Gift Set, Mot & Chandon, $120

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Top 10 things to do to stay healthy

By Nancy Coulter-Parker s is customary upon returning to work after the holidays, my colleagues and friends kept asking me, How was your break? Its the polite thing to ask, but truth be told, I felt physically horrible the entire time I was visiting family in Vancouver and Whistler places that should be great to visit, right? I would feel good one day, do too much, and end up feeling worse the next day. I drank herbal tea, sucked on herbal lozenges and took my vitamins. I tried to sleep more, cursed that I had forgotten to bring my asthma inhaler (as I always do) and was too cheap to pay the $125 clinic fee to have a doctor tell me I had a bad cold.

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I get 6 or 7 hours of sleep a night (sometimes less) I wish I could say instead of the recI was able to lie in ommended 8 hours. bed and sleep un- I rarely feel rested, til I felt better, and but will still pull myI was able to fight self out of bed for a the pneumonia off 6 a.m. yoga class. Although the yoga naturally. Not so. Instead, armed with is good, the lack of a Z-pack and a new sleep is not. asthma inhaler, I 2. Less sugsheepishly asked You have pneumo- the doctor if I could ar and cafnia, my doctor told get on a plane the feine. me upon my return next day. He rehome. It was obviluctantly conceded When Im tired, I ous to my friends and on the assumption more readily turn to colleagues, even my that I was no longer coffee and sugar. husband, that I had contagious. The duo ultimately been pushing my limmakes me more Although the anits for too long. But I tired, and as my

thought thats just what working moms do. We work, and then we go home and start working again. We take what sleep we can get. Exercise is in the early hours of the morning and any time alone is in the late hours of the night. Dont get me wrong, I adore my children and love every minute I have with them, but laundry, dishes, lunch making, etc., I could do without.

tibiotics put me on the road to wellness, I am well aware that they will not keep me here. I have always

considered myself to be a healthy person, eating well and exercising regularly, but I am beginning to think that I am ultimately not. Something has to change. Heres what I think does:

intake increases, I can pretty much guarantee Ill end up getting sick. Green tea is fine. But coffee is not. Sugar and caffeine can be toxic.

tion, a new study shows that exercise can reduce the detrimental effects of aging.

5. Meal planning.
fact that I make dinner almost every night. But as I get tired, it becomes more of a chore, and meals become less creative. I also dont plan well and end up cooking meals that take away from time with my kids, or an early bedtime. So, meal planning is the next step.
I take pride in the

3. H2O.
I dont drink enough water. Thats a fact. Some days, I will drink a little bit in the morning and some at dinner, but otherwise stick to an Americano, green tea and herbal teas.

1. More sleep.

4. Exercise more regularly.

I do yoga early in the morning, and I run. When I do, I feel great, and my day is always better. But as sleep wanes, it becomes more difficult for me to stick to a regular exercise routine. More exercise means less stress, healthier body and mind. Not to men-

6.Supple ments.
When fatigue sets in, I slack on my supplement routine just when my body most needs it. I need to be more consistent in taking my supplements in order to reap their benefits.

Sitting still is not something I do well. Ive taken meditation classes, Ive read about meditating, Ive talked about it, I understand the benefits of meditating, but I rarely do it. But according to new study to appear in an upcoming issue of Psychiatry Research and reported in the New York Times, Neuroimaging reveals that those who meditate regularly show measurable positive change in the parts of the brain associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress.

more, worry less, relax.

I never do nothing, Id like to figure out a way to let the dishes and laundry sit for a bit, and do a better job of sitting with my kids, or by myself and not doing something I feel I have to do or should be doing. And Im a firm believer that laughter is a helpful remedy in fighting our daily stresses.

end up, well, with pneumonia. So I need to listen to my body and do all of the above so that I am not here at the same time next year.

8. Turn off the technology.

I dont watch TV, but Im a technology junkie. So this means weaning myself off of my iPhone, iPad, Kindle and computer.

I know all of these things seem obvious. You were probably expecting a list of supplements and miracle superfoods to prevent pneumonia. Those are all part of the equation and there are plenty of articles on newhope360.com on 10. Listen these topics. But in to my body. our hurried lives, I think sometimes we I know when Im tired. I see the pat- forget the most baternthe increase sic tenets of health: in coffee and sugar, sleep, hydrate, eat well, exercise and, the lack of focus quite simply, look and patience, the increase in worrying after ourselves. and the decrease in So thats what my exercise. But like a body needs. Whats dieter who cheats your secret to stayon a diet once and ing healthy? suddenly loses all of her willpower, the awareness to intervene in my bad habits, until I
I am somehow unable to muster up

7 Meditate.

9. Laugh

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HOT AND SEXY CAR

The successor to McLaren F1, the MacLaren MP4-12C is built from years of experience in the supercar and Formula 1 business. Power comes from the twin-turbo 3.8 liter V8 churning out 600 bhp and 433 lb-ft of torque. McLaren says that their engine is not only powerful, its environmentallyresponsible as well with a low carbon emission rate. The 0-60 time will be about 3 seconds and a top speed over 200 mph. A total of 1,000 cars will be made and price will be around $265,000.

HOT AND SEXY VIXEN

My name is Destiny Raven and Im a model from Tampa,Fl raised born in Baltimore, Maryland. Modeling is one of my passions that I take very seriously. Ive been featured on various websites, appeared in videos with artist such as Plies, Lil rufus lil kee and have been in magazine such as DON DIVA , STUNNAZ MAGAZINE AND MUCH MORE, You may have also seen me on website such as xxl.mag , ggurls . Im still working hard and determined on become a published model. I have a lot of things in the works so stay tuned! Follow me on twitter @destinyraven

McLaren Super Sports Car

NAME: DestinyRaven AGE: 24 HomeTown: Tampa, FL. Nationality: AfricanAmerican Height: 53 Weight: 120 Measurement 36-27-40

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it comes to Fashion we BOSTONS Whendifferent Taste, Style andall have Swagg. We sat down with some of top Bostons Top New Fashion DesignNEW ers to learn more about their Style. FASHION DESIGNERS a Mattapan girl all form of self expression
the way! I have a degree in Business administration, and a degree in fashion & retail management. I am a teacher for the Boston public schools. I am mom to my four year old son. I am a lover and a obsessed of fashion. The name of my clothing line is Rashidah J. It was named after my mother who is Jamilah Williams. She is my inspiration. My line is all about women empowerment, and all our beauty. . I love the fantasy and imagination of fashion. Its the movement, texture, color, and the vibrancy of it all. Fashion gives me a thrill, that nothing else gives.

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it usually take you to construct a piece? FASHIONZILLA: I sketch, and pick all the fabrics and concepts for my designs, and I have a seamstress help me with the actual construction of the clothing. S.E.M: What was the first article of clothing you ever designed? FASHIONZILLA: My first article of clothing that I constructed was for a fashion show in Hibernian hall. I did a line of bustiers. I wanted to design or create pieces that could be worn in intimate moments as well as out to a social gathering. S.E.M: How do you prepare for a fashion shoot or show? FASHIONZILLA: The way that I prepare for a fashion show/photo

shoot is very simple. I try to put together outfits or designs that represent the best part of me. I want audience members or readers, to get a good Idea of who I am, and what I represent through my personal style. I feel like even in my everyday wardrobe, there is always a pop of my personal flare.

Ever since childhood, I have been dreaming and imaging designs and my mind. I am at a point, Where I can bring those dreams to life. S.E.M: What are some of your accomplishments as a designer? FASHIONZILLA: Two of my biggest accomplishments as a designer is having 2 to huge fashion shows in one year. I accomplished this while working full time, and being a full time mom. I worked very hard at this, I believe it came out in my designs. S.E.M: What are your favorite fabrics to work with and why?

DESIGNER:

LINE NAME:
RASHIDA J

Zakiah Fashionzilla Williams

S.E.M: Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? FASHIONZILLA: I was born and raised in Boston MA, I am

S.E.M: What does fashion mean to you? FASHIONZILLA: Fashion means everything to me. Its a

S.E.M: How long does

FASHIONZILLA: My favorite fabrics to work with are lycra and S.E.M: What do nylon. These fabrics you like best about are usually easier to designing clothes? work with, because they are very stretching. I know the ladies will FASHIONZILLA: I appreciate my usage feel like I have been a designer for as long as I or love for these types of fabrics, because for can remember. women our weight can

sometimes go up and down, and these fabrics are very forgiving when it comes to that. It hugs our curves very well! This fabric tends to be smoother, which gives a prettier look, design wise. I love all sequence, studded, and shiny/ glossy fabrics. I am a girl that loves feathers, sparkles, metallic colors. They arent the easiest fabrics to work with.

to always be true to your self and personal style. For me it is not about keeping up with the trends, it is all about setting the trends. Now if there is a fad or trend that fits my personal design style than I will include it. As a designer once you allow yourself to do what is in constantly, you can become very generic. You must identify and find that one thing that makes you stand out amongst others. S.E.M: Where can readers buy your clothes?

or just being a young black woman in the inner city, my motto always is and will be I live to inspire!

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to become a fashion designer?

DESIGNER: LINE NAME:

REBEL RABEL CLOTHING
S.E.M: Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? REBEL: My name is Rebel. I live in Boston born and raised. I am 30 years old. I live with my mother and sister, and I currently attend the New England Institute if Art for Fashion Retail Management. S.E.M: When did you realize you wanted

REBEL: I select my models by basing it on the everyday woman. REBEL: I was always Not everyone is a super making clothes for my model. Not everyone dolls at a young age. In is 510 size 2. I like middle school I started models that are open to making clothing for my craziness, confident, myself and dressing my and real personable. sister. That was when I realized that I wanted to S.E.M: Who is one be a Fashion Designer. of your favorite local models to work with? S.E.M: How would you define Bostons REBEL: I dont have a Fashion? favorite model. I enjoy working with every model that embraces the inner rebel and models ReBeL Clothing for me. S.E.M: What matters to you most as a fashion designer? REBEL: The thing that matter the most to me is how I want my customers to feel. I want people from all REBEL: Boston fashion shapes and sizes to feel is conservative and comfortable. low key. It isnt the most appealing to me because most people frown upon what is different and follows the newest trends. S.E.M: How do you select your models?

FASHIONZILLA: I work in one of a kind pieces. I like to do more of custom made of designs. I can be S.E.M: What advice do found on Facebook you have for aspiring @ Zakiah fashiozilla Williams, and instagram fashion designers? as Zakiahfashionzilla. Whether its in my FASHIONZILLA: For all teaching, mentoring, the aspiring designers, designing, advocating, I would encourage you

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S.E.M: What are some of your accomplishments as a REBEL: I wouldnt designer? necessarily say artist REBEL: I have several unless I call myself and accomplishments, Textile Artist or Fabric styling the artist Artist. (lol) Artist use Nancia for her various different mediums to appearances such convey their message to as, the Community the world, I use fabric to Auditions, which was transform my visions into televised, styling wearable creation which International Dancehall are my messages going Queen Smallie for her out to the world. various appearance and events all over the United States. All of the fashion shows I have done are accomplishments to me.

off the top of my head. When I actually get to S.E.M: Do you consider my sewing room, I tend yourself an artist? to wing it. S.E.M: Where can readers buy your clothes? REBEL: I am currently working on an Etsy Store, but readers can go on to www. deviantrebel.com and fill out the Contact Us form, or email info@ deviantrebel.com

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S.E.M: Where do you get your inspiration? REBEL: I get my inspiration from everything around me. Music, different style icons like Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Onassis, Rihana, etc. But most of the ideas come right

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bring them to life until college. I wish I would have started sewing earlier. But I believe the first article of clothing I ever designed and sewn together was in my sophomore year of S.E.M: When did you college, which was this realize you wanted green cotton geometric to become a fashion dress. The whole designer? dress was made from AshleyShavon: I Knew a rectangle piece of fabric. The green cotton I wanted to design had this gold print on clothes for a very long time, I mean since I can it; I use to have this remember picking up a thing with gold (lol). crayons and being able The back had a center DESIGNER: rectangle piece outlined to draw stick figures ASHLEY S HOWARD with skirts! But I dont with this purple sheer ribbon. On each side recall ever wanting to LINE NAME: of the rectangle were become anything else ASHLEY SHAVON openings that exposed well I had thoughts of being a lawyer but that the skin. I was very S.E.M: Tell me a little proud of the outcome about yourself. Where lasted just five minutes and from then I just (lol). I will always love are you from? knew I wanted to create art and just creating AshleyShavon: My different things. Clothing more! Name is Ashley Shavon was just one of the S.E.M: Describe the Howard, which is outlets I chose to focus general process you where I got the name more on to express my go through to design for my clothing line creativity. and realize a piece of AshleyShavon. Born clothing? S.E.M: What was the and raised in Boston first article of clothing AshleyShavon: Well, ma, specifically in you ever designed? Dorchester. I attended going to an art high Boston Arts Academy school I have got into AshleyShavon: I (BAA) with focus in the habit of collecting have plenty of design Visual arts. So, I started sketches from years images that catches out drawing, painting ago but I didnt actually my eye and then piece and loved the pottery them together to create making classes; wish I did more of that. I graduated From BAA, and then I was accepted to Mass College of art to study Fashion design.

one mood or setting, then just sketch what comes from that. I still do that but not as much, now I am more hands on and sewing a lot more, so I am inspired by the actual fabric. Now I will just go to fabric store and buy what attracts me and create what I feel from the fabric.

Of course a quality article of clothing needs to be well made and last long. I like to get a good wear out of it so I need to be able to wash it a number of times without it being ruined. Also it needs to go with my personal style and have multiple uses within my wardrobe. S.E.M: Who are some of your favorite designers?

love that! There is also Jason Wu, Balenciaga he always creates these amazing shapes! So many more but that is just to name a few.

just appears as I vision it, but we all know that is not how things work (lol).

IamAshHow and twitter: @Ashley_Howard_ Please follow!

AshleyShavon: There are so many talented designers out there ones that been there done that and upcoming and I wish there is a way I can see them all (lol)! But Alexander McQueen is one of my favorites, I Love his work dark and romantic and just full of texture and imagination. He S.E.M: What do creates these amazing you believe makes settings just so sad he a quality article of is no longer with us. I clothing? Also enjoy Elie Saabs work, his pieces are AshleyShavon: Quality so beautiful almost clothing for me is not fairytale like always always about spending highlighting the female a lot of money, the figure and has these type of fabric is very intricate details on important for me it has simple silhouettes. I to feel and look good.

Model: Jacqueline S.E.M: What do you like best about designing clothes? AshleyShavon: The thing I like best about designing clothes is to make things fit the way I want them to and being able to pick the fabrics and express my ideas. S.E.M: What do you dislike about designing clothes? The actual sewing process is what I dislike about designing clothes. I just wish I can snap my fingers and it

S.E.M: Where do you get your inspiration? AshleyShavon: There are so many things to be inspired by and it is always so hard for me to just pick one thing or stick to one idea. I love listening to music! I get inspired by the way a song makes me feel or the story within the song or album. I also love looking at all kinds of art. I go to the museum from time to time for school and on my own personal time very inspiring. Just the environment Im in inspires me as well.

S.E.M: Where can readers find out more about you and your work? AshleyShavon: I do have a website Ashleyshavon.com It is still under construction at this time, but it is up! Please stay tuned, ladies you will be able to purchase my designs right from my website! Im really excited about whats to come! I am on Facebook, I have a personal page: Facebook. com/AshleySHoward and a fan page: Facebook.com/ AshleyHowardClothing , please go like it. I also have instagram: @

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DESIGNER: LINE NAME:

J FORTE JAY BROWN

art and Im an artist in all shapes of the word. Im a singer, dancer and designer and I love to allow my artistic talents to cohesivley work together to create the image of myself I wish to portray to the world. So I dont look at myself as a designer , Im more of a creative artist. I dont ever want to sell my garments but I want to paint beautiful picturesque visions with my designs to interest the eyes of true artists.

things that were ripped or tarnished. Growing up in Jamaica we are taught to salvage your belongings as long as possible because money was very limited. So it allowed me to become creative with colors and patterns and to try things out.

expressing individuals in the world...fashion can be whatever you want it to be. We need to be cognizant that Individualism is key when starting your own trend in fashion.

designers?

S.E.M: Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? Jay Brown: I am from Jamaica, a small town called Spurtree.

S.E.M: How would you define the style your line exemplifies?

Jay Brown: Some of my favorite designers actually are designers that arent the most famous or popular. My favorite designers are the ones who set trends S.E.M: How do you and dont follow them... prepare for a fashion everyday people who shoot or show? style themselves and have a vision that they Jay Brown: Alot goes allow to be brought into preparation for a to life. Those are the fashion event. Basically designers I love to see. is meeting with your We get so caught up team regularly and in the hype of a name getting an idea of what brand when the real the logistics of the show fashion is the fashion or shoot will be. it can thats created by the be very time consuming individual themself. but if youre enthralled in what you do then you S.E.M: Who is one will get the job done by of your favorite local any means necessary. models to work with? Jay Brown: One of my favorite local models to work with...Id have to say Dominique Massie. She is truly talented and very humble and that is something that always catches my attention first and foremost... humility. She takes direction well and works well with the team. S.E.M: Who are some of your favorite S.E.M: What does fashion mean to you?

Jay Brown: Fashion to me means...bringing your art to life and allowing it to define who you are...letting others see fragments of you through your style. Fashion is a sense of individuality and freedom to be who you want to be. You dont need to be opulent to have a sense of style...You have to be a visionary....see it... create it and bring it to life!

Jay Brown: My line is a product of my vision, my vision is whatever I see S.E.M: When did you and feel and embody in S.E.M: What was the realize you wanted that particular moment. first article of clothing to become a fashion The world has their own you ever designed? designer? ideas and concepts Jay Brown: when I was of what fashion is or Jay Brown: I have isnt but my theory in high school I would always had a love for is who are we to tell fashion because fashion allow my creativity to have a mind of its own people what its in or to me is expression of what isnt. With all self and individuality. Its and I would create articles of clothing out of the creativity and self

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S.E.M: Where can readers find out more about you and your work? Jay Brown: Im currently working on a website where they can soon view everything in its entirety but for the time being they can find me on Facebook Jay Rudebwoy Brown.

S.E.M: Where do you get your inspiration? Jay Brown: My inspiration comes from myself. I like to try various looks and experiment with my skin tone and my body type to see what compliments my look. experimentation is everything to me... if you dont try it once you wont know if your missing a key element to your fashion!

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e sat down with the Beautiful And Sexy Runway Queen Loody for our Featured Interview to talk about life, her career as runway model, and everything else. This what she had to say.

S.E.M: First lets start by Introducing yourself for those who dont know you, where are you from? LOODY: My name is Myveca Saint vil AKA Loody I am from Haiti. S.E.M: At what age did you start modeling? And how did you get into it? LOODY: I was 16, when I had first given the opportunity to be on stage, and it was just a concert that the agency was doing and they decided to introduce the bikini line, and I said why not try it, and here I am now lol. S.E.M: when did you get your first modeling gig and with what agency? LOODY: It was with a private agency in Haiti, Lescouflair the same day that I got offered the opportunity.

S.E.M: Now I know you are the Runway queen, Apart from being a Runway model do you do any other type of modeling? LOODY: Lol, thank you! Yes I do commercials, print work and pause model ( just like the mannequin). S.E.M: Other than modeling do you have a regular job? LOODY: Yes, I am an assistance coordinator, and In school where Im taking my BA in psych. S.E.M: Now as a model you have to stay in shape all the time, what do you do to stay in shape? LOODY: Lol, I have to tell you that I been asked this question a lot, but no, it is a blessings because I do eat, I dont eat a lot, but I do, I also do not

do fast food. I do go to the gym but it is for my own health, which I guess helps also in the process lol. S.E.M: How do you prepare for a fashion show? LOODY: First thing I always do is pray before I even get on stage, but I have a lot of confident as well, I just have to get ready to break the runway in half, lol.

Petit Frere, Huge Robert Marsan, Bert, S.E.M: Are you Stanley Desarmes, currently in a and much more great modeling contract ones that I can even with any model recall. Designers Praje agency? Jean Baptiste, Chery LOODY: No, right now I Jean, Drea couture, Ack K , myrielle Pierre am exclusive. , comrade Lamour and S.E.M: Who have you many more pretty good ones. As far as worked with? As far magazine, we have as Photographers, Directors, Designers, BostoLoop, Cantabrigia, other Magazines etc.. Jubilee magazine. LOODY: I have worked for some of the best photographers in Boston, such as Joanna

LOODY: Uhmm, that is a good question, well I dont know really, because there are so many..lol S.E.M: I know being in this business you have to travel a lot, what is your favorite place to travel to and why? LOODY: It would have to be Paris, because I have always love the European culture, the atmosphere and more.

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S.E.M: what designer you havent worked and would like to work with? S.E.M: When youre

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not traveling or posing for the cameras, what do you do in your spare time? LOODY: What I do best, sleeping, lol! Or sometimes when I sleep too much, I write or hit the gym. S.E.M: What is the best and the worst part of being in this business? LOODY: The best part about being in this business is that you get to meet different people, different culture, good connection and more. The worst part is that when you dont get enough sleep, you have to wake up early to work; cold or not you just have to do what you have to do but its cool I get paid for it. S.E.M: what advice would you give a girl thats trying to make it in the modeling business?

LOODY: My advice will be, you have to have a lot of confident and really, I mean really high self-esteem, because it is not an easy task, you get to meet some ladies that are prettier than you and if you do not have a positive set of mine, this is not your way. S.E.M: I know being a model and as beautiful and sexy as you are, you must get approached by a lot of guys whats the worst pick up line you ever heard? LOODY: Lol, thank you for the compliment, well I have to tell you I have a lot...lol, but one them will be how come a beautiful woman like you is single. S.E.M: Looking at you, what is one thing the readers wouldnt be able to guess about Miss Loody? LOODY: Uhmm..lol! I

guess is my ways. S.E.M: whats your New Year Resolution? LOODY: To accomplish everything I have planned if God gives me the strength and Im still alive. S.E.M: Do you play any sports or instruments? LOODY: I like Tennis, I tried it a couple of times. Instrument will be guitar, which I have started but because of lack of time I had to quit but I still try to play with it though..lol S.E.M: Now, I know a lot of guys reading this interview would be mad at me if I didnt ask you this question, Im sure they would want to know this, Are you single? LOODY: Lol, I know this question would come, Yes I am single.

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LOODY: I thank you as well for the opportunity of having me and the chance to say a little about me. And yes you will see more of me, because there are a lot more to come. As far as shoutouts, thank you to my family, fans, photographer, Cheryl jean from Regis James productions, and anyone that I did not thank, Thank you!

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Photographer: Joana Petit Frere, Praje Jean Baptist Hair: Sylvie

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Ferrari California Sports Car

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The new 2010 Ferrari California is the first hard-top convertible ever produced by Ferrari and the first to feature a mid-front positioned engine. Ferrari California features a new 4.3 liter V8 with direct injection and a flat crankshaft that will put out 460HP. The result is a 0-60mph of under 4 seconds. The 2010 Ferrari California is a true super sports car!

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My name is Michaela Natoria and Im a model from Miami, FL born and raised. Modeling is one of my passions that I take very seriously. Ive been featured on various websites, appeared in videos with artist such as Nore, Lil Wayne, Pharrell and Rob Zoe and Ive even done some acting on Nickelodeon. Im still working hard and determined on become a published model. I have a lot of things in the works so stay tuned!

Name: Michaela Natoria Age: 25 Hometown: Miami,FL Nationality: African- American/ Bahamian Height: 53 Weight: 119 Measurements: 32D-26-35

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SEX, LOVE.
AND EVERYTHING ELSE
there are a slew of other reasons, toofrom weight gain and premenopause to technology overload (stop texting now) in the bedroom. Heres how to beat the top 10 sex busters. Your bed isnt sexy anymore We hear it over and over again: The bed should be used for sex and sleep only. So why do so many of us insist on bringing third partieslaptops, PDAs, Law & Orderinto the boudoir? All that technology and distraction can cause insomnia and put a damper on your sex life. After hard look at your life (from romance and work to entertainment and family), and give sex the priority it deserves. If you have to schedule sex like you do a meeting, do it! Your meds are stealing your sex drive Oh, the irony. You start taking oral contraceptives (OCs) so you can have worry-free sex. Then the magic little pills start sapping your sex drive. Why? OCs contain estrogen, which increases the production of a protein called sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG), says Michael Krychman, MD, medical director of sexual medicine at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach, California. SHBG can trap testosterone, affecting your sex drive. Other potential sex-drive-stalling meds: those that reduce blood pressure, anxiety, and acid reflux, and antidepressants. Sex Rx: Ask your doc about the sexual side effects of all of your drugs. You may also want to try a contraceptive method that doesnt use hormones,

such as condoms, a diaphragm, or an IUD. Your crazy-busy life You spend your days working, cooking, working out, taking care of the family. And, still, at 11:30 p.m. Besides totally tuckering you out, the chronic stresses of modern life can also trigger a cascade of hormonal changes that mess with your bodys sexualresponse cycle. And heres another modern sex buster that adds to all the craziness: todays alwaysconnected technology. Sex Rx: With spontaneous sex almost out of the question, you need some serious life management to work it in, experts say. Put a lock on the master bedroom door and set a technology time limit. Shift gears with a soothing bath, suggests Los Angeles based sex therapist Linda De Villers, PhD. Plunging into warm water takes you away from the laptops and cell phones that clog up your day. Add a few drops of ylang-ylang essential oil; the aroma is thought to heighten sexual feelings. You dont like your body Many women find themselves withdrawing or not willing to experiment sexually if theyre

10 Reasons Youre Not Having Sex

overweight or have a change in shape due to pregnancy, Clayton says. Emotionally, weve bought into the medias idealization of what is really sexy. The message is, you have to look a certain way in order to have really good sex. Sex Rx: Women have a talent for disliking the very things about themselves that other people find very attractive, De Villers says. Feel free to ask him what he likes about your body; his compliments can help you feel more positive. But dont underestimate the mental boost of shedding some pounds. In a recent Health.com survey, 37 percent of respondents said losing weight makes them feel sexy. In fact, even a five-pound weight loss has been shown to jump-start sex drive. Youve hit Premenopause Prior to menopause, hormonal shifts specifically decreasing estrogenlead to physiological changes that can make sex seem about as appealing as running a marathon with a pebble in your sock. Sensitive vaginal tissues become less lubricated, the ensuing dryness leads to pain, and

painful sex quickly turns into no sex. Hot flashes dont help matters, either. Sex Rx: Talk to your physician about the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which may lessen menopausal symptoms. New research shows an estrogen cream or suppository may ease dryness without the risks of HRT. Lubricants can also help, especially if pain during intercourse is a problem. Your mans just not that into it You may actually be raring to go, but your partners engine seems stalled. Perhaps hes emotionally withdrawing, says Bob Berkowitz, PhD, co-author of Hes Just Not Up for It Anymore: Why Men Stop Having Sex, and What You Can Do About It. The usual problems between husbands and wives can play out in the bedroom, he says, especially if your partner has a hard time expressing his feelings properly. Or, he may want you to be more sexually adventurous. Sex Rx: Talk it out in a blame-free way. Its understandable that a woman would feel rejected, Berkowitz says.

Youre not alone

By Leslie Goldman

ot getting any?

Youre not alone: Women today have less time for sex than their 1950s counterparts. And its estimated that 40 million Americans have what experts call a sexless marriage (having sex less than 10 times a year). A regular sex life is good for your health. It can satisfy all sorts of emotional- and physicalintimacy needs and help partners stay close, says Anita H. Clayton, MD, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Virginia and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. So why the dry spell? You can chalk it up to a sheer lack of time, but

all, its harder to initiate sex if your spouse is hiding behind a newspaper or glued to the TV or if your hands are busy exploring the Web rather than his body.

Sex Rx: At a minimum, make the bedroom a notechnology zone, Clayton suggests. Then take a

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But dont confront him with What the hell is going on? Are you cheating on me? or hell shut down. If a mans sex life is not working out, he may feel hes failed as a man, because men invest so much of themselves in their sexuality, Berkowitz adds. Youre depressed When youre feeling down in the dumps, desire can take a big hit, particularly if youre female. Women tend to isolate themselves, Clayton says, and that can strain even the strongest of romantic relationships. Antidepressants may lift the dark cloud, but some affect your ability to have an orgasm. Sex Rx: If you notice your sex drive takes a nosedive after you start a new medication, tell your doctor; she may be able to prescribe an alternative. Consider different avenues of treatment. Psychotherapy doesnt cause sexual dysfunction and is effective, especially in mild-to-moderate depression, Clayton says. Exercise also helps; it enhances mood and energy, and it boosts blood flow to the genitals. Your man is Viagra-ized The Viagra-ization of men isnt just happening

to seniors. Younger men are taking the erectiledysfunction drug, too, sometimes just to enhance performance. The result can be a physical and emotional disconnect. The man takes the medication and is ready to go, but the woman needs more time to get aroused, to get connected. Sex Rx: Clayton suggests finding time for some nonthreatening and nonjudgmental sex talk (not in bed), during which a woman can discuss what she needs in bed to even the playing field. You like your vibrator better Reaching for your Rabbit more often than your honey bunny? This is more common than some might think, De Villers says. A vibrator is simpler and more accessible than a cooperating penis. While theres nothing wrong with incorporating sex toys into your love life, becoming reliant on a vibratoror even preferring it over your partnercan be a serious problem. Sex Rx: If you really are addicted to your vibrator at the expense of your relationship with your partner, talk to a therapist

to gain some insight about your relationship, De Villers recommends. If the vibrator gives you more satisfaction than sex with your partner, talk about trying some new moves or even using the vibrator together. Youre sick and tired Some women treated for low libido end up having an endocrine problem, such as undiagnosed thyroid disease, which can lead to exhaustion, depression, low sexual desire, and fertility problems. Women who have chronic illnessessuch as fibromyalgia, anemia, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritismay not be in the mood, either, thanks to fatigue or body pain. Sex Rx: Once a thyroid condition or anemia is detected and corrected, any associated symptoms should dissipate. If youre battling a chronic disease, you should take the focus off of the intercourse and explore other ways to achieve sexual and sensual pleasure, Clayton says.

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