Just Peachy

Just Peachy

This spring bring those nude lips to life by applying a peach lip with Maybeline’s Moisture extreme D104 Peach Colada lipstick. This lipstick provides SPF 15 protection and will leave your lips moist all day without reapplying.
To transition your peach lip from work to cocktail apply a brown lip liner of your choice and evenly line your lips. For a more dramatic look use very black mascara.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Hair Talk With Chris Whitaker

Intrigued with hairstyling since he started to style his sisters hair at age 12, Dallas native Chris Whitaker dreams big and that his hands will lead him to working in Paris and all over the world.

Recent graduate from Ogle school of beauty, and hair Whitaker was motivated to become apart of the hair industry by his Aunt. He's a flexible hairstylist and has been taught to work with Caucasian hair and ethnic hair. "That just makes me more valuable as a hairstylist, I'm very open to anyone" Whitaker said. He provides his clients with tips to maintain their hair until the next appointment with him.

When it comes to maintaining a healthy head of hair Whitaker provides the following:

- Know the right products to use that works best for your hair

- If you decide to bleach your hair and you get a few highlights, or highlights all over prepare your hair by getting it to its most healthiest point.

- Deep condition your hair two weeks in advance since bleach strips the hair of everything.

- After your hair has been bleached deep condition it so it won't look dry and lifeless.

- If you use heat on your hair use a heat protector.

Very product conscious Whitaker recommends Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree shampoo and conditioner. 'It makes my hair feel fresh and clean plus it smells great" Whitaker said.

In the future Whitaker is planning that his skills will lead him to major fashion shows such as Victoria's Secret, and prominent fashion designers during Fashion Week in New York City. Already a major name in Dallas this is only beginning for him.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Model Q and A with Meica Bradshaw

Striking at first glance with a signature walk that can book her for any fashion show, 20- year- old Los Angeles, California native Meica Bradshaw shares her experience as a working model beginning in the fashion industry.

Q. When did you first start modeling?

A. “I first started modeling when I was a freshman in college”. “The Merc majors would ask me to be in their little shows at school and ever since then I kept doing it”.

Q. What inspired you to become a model?

A. “My passion for fashion and everything involved with the fashion industry, and also people always saying that I should be a model”.

Q. Do you like the runway better or do you like photo shoots more?

A. “I personally like runway better because it’s super fun and there are a lot of other models around so I meet new people and catch up with the ones that I already know”. “Photo shoots are really fun too but they are a lot of work”! “Most of the shoots I've done are about 5-7 hours long depending on how many other models are there to shoot also, but the end result photo is always worth it”.

Q. How do you prepare for a photo shoot or runway show?

A. “I kind of prepare the same way for both I get a lot of sleep, shave wax legs, underarms, arms, bikini area.” I also make sure I get my eyebrows threaded, practice my runway walk and poses for shoots that’s about it”.

Q. What models of the past have inspired you?

A. “Both models from the past and present inspire me”. Past models that have inspired me are Grace Jones, Naomi Campbell, Iman and present models Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, Chanel Iman”.

Jazzy Baptiste xoxo

Jourdan Dunn and Chanel Iman Teen Vogue

Supermodels in the making Jordan Dunn, 19 and Chanel Iman 19 grace the November issue of Teen Vogue. Dunn was born in London, England and is currently signed with Nathalie, Storm, and Women. Iman is an Atlanta, Georgia native and is a Ford model. Both models have walked for world renown designers such as Jean Paul Gautier, Christian Dior, and Valentino couture.

Dunn and Iman are shot wearing designs by Miu Miu, paired with bright red lips and long ponytails.

These young models open up about their recent success, and the rumors that they're enemies instead of friends. Iman, and Dunn speak on the scarcity of African- American models on the runways, and magazines. For more pick up your issue of Teen Vogue now.

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Bryan Blue and "Unkommon Color"

Designing since middle school 22- year- old Cedar Hill native Bryan Blue has invested thousands of dollars into his line. He was exhausted of seeing everyone else with his graphic t- shirt on so he decided to do something about it.

To avoid being coming common Blue and his accomplices decided on naming the line “Unkommon Kolor”. He’s deeply drawn to music which also motivated him to design the skater meets hip- hop line. “I’m a big fan of music not just rap everything” Blue said.

It offers custom hats, shoes, beanies, skateboards, graphic t- shirts, letterman’s and hooded jackets. Blue is currently working with boutiques to carry the line. He’s decided to not go main stream because he wants his brand to remain exclusively such as in boutiques and online only.

In a sea of Urban Wear Blue makes sure that he uses colors that you would never imagine someone will incorporate in their designs. “I feel that we can compete with major clothing brands because we’re offering something different”, Blue said.

Unkommon Kolor is a line that specializes in rarity and custom designs. He draws his inspiration from Louis Vuitton and Bathing Ape. The artists only make a certain amount of merchandise and once a limited time edition design is sold out then it’s gone for good. All the artists and designers offer something that is edgy which has made “Unkommon Kolor” the talk among urban socialites. “I like to get clothing or accessories that I know everyone won’t have” Blue said.

Look for Byran Blue and “Unkommon Kolor” this fall where he we’ll debut a new line. To shop “Unkommon Kolor” visit http://unkommonkolor.com/ .

Jazzy Baptiste

Vincent O' Day and Generation X Radio show

Vincent O'day was tired of his generation's ignorance on a variety of subjects so he decided to do something about it. O'day created an informative talk show radio "Generation X" along with his friend Elaine. Inspired by the bad reputation that comes along with his generation he seeks listeners who are educated, and culturally well- rounded to create a new perspective of "Generation X"

The Super V neck wearing Atlanta native discusses a variety of topics on "Generation X" from safe sex and HIV prevention all the way to music subculture. "We keep it very education while still having fun at the same time", O'day said.

To listen to "Generation X" hosted by Vincent O'day at Eden Manon tune in every night Monday through Friday at 11 p.m. EST (347) 857- 4784 or you can listen on their website www.blogtalkradio.com/generationxshow. "Generation X" is available on itunes and previously recorded shows are available to you.

"Generation X" the voice of the young people.

Jazzy Baptiste

College Students Sell Graphic T-shirts

DENTON- UNT students that are graphic designers have invested their own money to create a small online business that sells their graphic t- shirts.
Sophomore communication design major Leah Hereford of Lautoka, Fiji has invested $1,200 of her money into creating an online business that sells her graphic t- shirts for $25.00 a piece. “I’ve always been interested in art, and fashion so I always knew this was going to be career goal of mine,” Hereford said. She designed the website herself http://www.hunae.com/ that took her two months to complete. As a child Hereford would draw and paint her favorite cartoon characters on her shirts so she decided to share her passion of animation to the world.
Other UNT students have started to sell their graphic t- shirts to pay for school expenses. Junior fashion design major Kristina Brown of Houston, Texas works all the jobs she can to help her pay for fabric that she needs for school projects and future runway shows she’s going to be in this fall. She describes herself as really an evening gown designer but she knows that college students wear graphic t- shirts so she knew they would sell. She started “Popular” this summer and you can purchase them online. She’s invested $200.00 to buy a Photo shop computer program where you can design graphics, and Brown has also spent $30.00 to print flyers to post around classes. “I’m just doing this to get my name out there, and to gain more experience in urban wear,” Brown said.
Fashion designers debut their fall and spring collections with runway shows by using models. Ashton Ace Brielle, junior fashion design has invested with her mother 10,000 into sewing machines, fabrics, and threads. Brielle doesen't sell graphic t- shirts she designs custom made dresses, swimsuits, and other garments, She has had two runway shows and more coming soon to the Dallas, and Houston area. Brielle has earned half of the money she and her money have invested into designing clothes, but she’s happier about getting the exposure. “It does not make ends meet just yet, but to gain exposure you have to me in the negative for a while,” Brielle said.
Although UNT designers who sell graphic t- shirts, and other fashions they create are not making millions from it yet, the money that they do earn while still attending school helps them finance their education.



Jazzy Baptiste