LAS VEGAS, Jan. 31 -- Miss Virginia
Caressa Cameron from Fredericksburg, VA was crowned Miss America
2010 Saturday night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las
Vegas. The final night of the Miss America Pageant was broadcast
live from Las Vegas on TLC and hosted by Mario Lopez and TLC's
Clinton Kelly (read more...).
Caressa's
triumphant walk across the stage was just the beginning of a journey that
will take her to every corner of the country during her year of service as
Miss America 2010. She will travel approximately 20,000 miles each month
speaking to audiences about her personal platform of "Real Talk: Aids in
America," and acting as the official National Goodwill Ambassador for
Children's Miracle Network. Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit
organization dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by
raising funds for children's hospitals, is the national platform partner of
the Miss America Organization.
As Miss America 2010, Caressa will have her entire
wardrobe provided by Joseph Ribkoff International Clothing and shoe wardrobe
provided by DSW Warehouse. She will also be provided with skincare and
cosmetics by Artistry Cosmetics exclusively from Amway Global. In addition,
Caressa will help support the Miss America Organization's efforts to go
green by being the official spokesperson for Nature's Bottles.
Caressa is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University with
a major in Broadcast Communications. Her scholastic ambition is to obtain a
master's degree in Mass Communications and she ultimately hopes to become an
anchor for a television news station. Along with the title of Miss America
2010, Caressa won a $50,000 scholarship, sponsored by Amway Global, to
continue her education. For the talent portion of the competition, Caressa
sang "Listen," from the movie, Dreamgirls.
As the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance
for young women and one of the nation's leading achievement programs, the
Miss America Organization last year made available more than $45 million in
cash and scholarship assistance. The Miss America Organization provides
young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals
and instills a spirit of community service through a variety of nationwide
community-based programs. Additional information
about the Miss America Organization can be found at www.MissAmerica.org.
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(L-R Bottom) Petite: Nilsa Ortiz,
Jr. Latina con Estilo: Selena Gonzalez,
Little Miss: Marlena Rosado, Pre-Teen: Kaylee Feliciano, Jr. Ambassador: Mercedes Osma
(L-R Top)
Miss Latina con Estilo: Tiairiani Zapata,
Ms. Enid Damarys Pagan, Miss. Erica Alvarez,Teen: Nellyanne Rios,
Jr. Miss: Enysia Rosado, Miss Ambassador:
Marylynette Cruz
This is a post follow-up
announcement.....
New Haven,
Conn. – Influential Latina beauties will grace the stage this
weekend in lieu of the
Official CT State Belleza Latina Pageant. Seven Queens will be
crowned on Valentines Day ranging from age 2 through adult,
marking the event a family- friendly event.
The event Preliminaries begins on Friday February 12 with a Final
event on Sunday February 14. Contestants will be interviewed based
on personal interview, fashion wear, evening wear, photogenic with
optionals including Trabaje Tipico (cultural costume), fashionwear,
and people’s choice, among many others. Winners are offered several
promotional opportunities including the ability to travel throughout
CT, representing their title and platform through the pageant with
photoshoots, appearances in the community and exclusive events. They
are also offered beautiful rhinestoned-lined satin sashes, the exquisite
golden and rhinestone studded Belleza Signature Crown and several
commemorative awards. Grand prize winners are eligible to compete
for the International title in the Official International Belleza
Latina Pageant 2011 to be held Michigan this summer.
The CT division
of the Miss Belleza Latina Pageant is an organization run by
Connecticut State Director, Marizol Vega, and its goal to develop
role models, encourage education, achieve personal accomplishments
and encourage positive family values. It allows Latinas to be judged
on individual beauty, pride, and personal achievements.
Victoria
Espiritusanto, Miss Teen
International Belleza Latina teen winner will be handing over her
state crown Sunday to complete her International reign (a major
accomplishment for the State of Connecticut). She won the
International title, Miss Teen Belleza International 2010 after
competing in Florida 2009. Other CT State winners who competed in
the State and International competition in Florida in 2009 include
Jeannette Rivera, who won 1st runner up in the Miss
division; Jillian Lopez, 1st runner up in the Little Miss division
and Yaritza Santiago, 2nd runner up in the Pre-teen
division.
This seemingly realistic depiction of the
fashion industry as a whole does not hold true in a country where the
average size of an American women is 14. Healthy and size 0 rarely go
hand in hand. You don't need to deprive yourself of life to be
beautiful. Dressing for your figure is the key to looking great and
feeling confidant all in one amazing package.(read
full article...)
Cooking with New Chef: Mulugeta
Magnifico! Just think of having dinner outsourced and it tasting–
savory and flavorful, just like home.
Mulugeta Abraha is an executive cook with the ability to whip up
self creatives of exotic Eritrean, Ethiopian and
Italian-style Cuisines. One would think typical dishes would be
served, as most restaurants would with the same old stuff,
same old style -- yet upon your table rests a bestowment of
artistic, eye-appealing flavorful, healthy full-course meal with the
appetizer, entrée, main dish and even homemade dessert.
Mulugeta can definitely pop upscale, declan gourmet or just the
traditional classic style.
The meals, which include so many that that they can be indexed, can
be served to suite a family or a just a date. “This rice is
beautiful,” says my 5-year-old daughter who is normally finicky
about rice. To me the rice was one of his more simpler dishes, a
basic white goya-styled rice served with the dinner.
Though the food is culturally inspired and inclined, it is versatile
for any ethnicity, giving way to any international dwelling.
From mild to spicy, among others, the chicken for example, can be
serenaded to a tender taste and served as a doro wat
(Ethiopian/Eritrean) or baked in simmering sauce. Dainty
Italian-style dishes would work well at business meetings, weddings
or just satisfy as a casual dinner.
Though he is diverse in skill, Mulugeta is an expert at
Eritrean/Ethiopian and Italian dishes and has a host of his own
trays including ice cream, frostings and dressings.
Mulugeta has all the skills needed to be successful as a chef. His
attributes include being extremely swift, reliable, and hardworking.
He currently has plans to host a food tasting, publish a book and
open a restaurant. Just call him Bistro Mulugeta.
To contact Mulugeta or for booking information, please email to
publisher@imanimagazine.com
written by: Estena Brisbon
Model Diamond Shines in
2009
As
the church and public audiences request “Where is Diamond!” her
trainer is again reminded that this young girl possesses the
versatility to make it as
Photo copyright Jim Chernesky
a
professional model. Internationally and locally, she has what it
takes to succeed in the modeling business: beauty, common sense and
a great attitude. Diamond was noticed at the age of 9 by a
New York Modeling Agency who
specializes in children. Even before then, she had thoughts of
becoming a model. Now 15 and 5’7,
she is more focused and eager than ever. Though she lives the
teenage experience, she is fully aware of her potential. She has
surpassed her peers and has above average talents in dancing, is an
expert poser, has above average runway skills and is extremely
photogenic. During spring and summer 2008, she assisted in helping
new models with proper posing techniques and has helped adults and
children learn how to strut on the runway. Diamond won best attire
in the Sunburst USA International Beauty Pageant 2007
and placed first runner-up in the teen model division.
Names she respects in the industry include:
Naomi Campbell, Gucci and
Louis Vitton.
Diamond says she wants to pursue her dream as a model because in the
tough neighborhoods some girls think that making it is not possible.
“I want to show them that you could can make it,” says Diamond,
explaining that one must stay focused and keep at it.
Diamond is available for bookings, including corporate and community
events.
For further information or for booking, please call:
203-809-2565 or e-mail:
fashionshowroom@att.net
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NEW
YORK -- On June 18, 2009 Fashion Delivers will host the second
annual Pay It Fashion Forward event at New York City's hotspot M2
beginning at 7:30 p.m. where five fashion industry vanguards will be
honored for their positive influences on their communities and the
environment. The brands selected this year include I/Denti/Tee,
Linda Loudermilk, Philanthropist and Chloe Jo Berman. Additionally,
the Jones Apparel Group was selected for distinction as a company
for its socially conscious business practices.
The band Tamarama
from the MTV hit series "The City" will perform, and the evening
will be hosted by Grammy award-winning artist and designer LL Cool
J. Tickets will be sold in advance at www.fashiondelivers.org.
Additionally, for each ticket sold, Earnest Sewn jeans will be
donating a pair of jeans to support the relief efforts of Fashion
Delivers California Campaign, a national effort to aid those most
negatively affected by the global recession.
Fashion Delivers is a non-profit charity dedicated to
helping those in need by providing donated products from the men's,
women's and home goods industry. Created during the aftermath of
Hurricane Katrina, Fashion Delivers has donated nearly 34 million
dollars worth of products to those in need in the United States and
around the world.
source: PrNewswire
I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE...
that FMI is accepted for a 2nd
year, as part of the Festival of Art & Ideas
VILLAGE OF VILLAGES
INTERNATIONAL FASHION SHOW
ON THE NEW HAVEN GREEN
SATURDAY JUNE 16, 2007
performance time: 1 p.m.-1:30
p.m.
(we are seeking models,
designers and an entire show staff to set the scene for a
wonderful grand community event. This is a free event.
Please email to
promotions@imanimagazine.com)
Models, Read To Kill a
Mockingbird for Recognition & Education!!
FMI Model Diamond Roberson
attended the Big Read Kick-off Friday May 15th, 2007. To
access the article, log onto:
Diamond
Hyslop-Antunes and Diamond Roberson, among others are
invited to attend the events below, in preparation for the
Big Read Performance on the New Haven Green Sunday June 10.
5/23/2007
Book Club Discussion
The Dixwell/Newhallville Senior Center Book Club continues
its discussion of
To Kill a
Mockingbird - City of New Haven Dept. Elderly Services.
5/24/2007
Book Club Discussion
The Bella Vista Senior Center Book Club continues discussion
about To Kill a Mockingbird - City of New Haven Dept.
Elderly Services.
Update on the FMI Scholarship Program!
This spring, we were able to start raising money for the
scholarship program for Fashion Models Institute Students
and Models. Currently, $45 has been raised through the
IMANI/FMI site at
http://imanimagazine.com/
with a $75 donation from Mrs. Deborah Williams. An unknown
contributor also purchased $20 in products from Elf
Cosmetics. Clothing was also donated from Sharon Newkirk.
Throughout the Spring several parents and friends donated
their time in attending and helping with cleanup after the
shows. Special thanks to all of our show staff and
supporters. I truly, truly appreciate your support and look
forward to a prosperous Spring Finale!
This month's newsletter note: study, study, study.
I will be starting marketing classes again at FMU the end of
May. Please remember to email me with any questions or
concerns regarding academic achievement or scheduling.Due to
my hectic schedule, I prefer email, however you can leave a
voicemail at 203-809-2565
Olympian Makes Fashion Line Debut,
CT
West Haven, Connecticut (April 12, 2007) – Annia Hatch, world
famous Olympian and Fashion Designer will feature a collage of her designs in
her “Inspirations” Fashion Gallery. This event will be attended by Fashion
Designers, business owners, politicians, recording artists, dignitaries, and the
media.
Hatch feels that Connecticut is an up and coming Fashion
center and feels that within a few years Connecticut designers will reap the
benefits. She feels that there is talent and resources and she hopes to pave the
way for other Fashion Designers in Connecticut.
The Fashion Gallery will be held on April 15, 2007 from 6:00
PM – 8:00PM, at the Savin Rock Conference Center, 6 Rock Street, in West Haven,
Connecticut.
Annia will premiere some of her newest collection. People will
have a chance to see her signature collection, an outfit with interchangeable
pieces that can go from day to eveningwear with surprising accessories. Her
clothing line is geared to make women feel beautiful whether dressing casual or
formal. In addition to a clothing line, Annia would like to custom make clothes
for individuals and serve as a stylist.
Annia will also debut her cosmetic line, specially formulated
for athletes and great for all women.
In 2004,
Annia Hatch brought great pride to America and to her home state, Connecticut,
by winning two silver medals in gymnastics at the Olympics. She has made history
as the first Latin American to medal in a World championship and an Olympics. In
gymnastics, Annia has scored perfect “10”s. In Gibbs College where she studies
Fashion Design and Merchandising, Annia has scored a perfect 4.00 GPA for the
last 4 semester.
Written by: Corrine Thomas
Welcome to the
FMI Team: Models Brandon (MA) and Robin (NY)
Congratulations, Sammie
Rae for making Model of the Month for February
2007.
Height: 5'7
Age: 15
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Talents: Dancing, modeling, singing, poetry
Bring Cheers for New York
Model...
Robin
Performs at Cheerleader
Competition
Hillhouse High School-- FMI affiliate
model Robin
will be performing this Saturday March 24th, at
the New Haven Field house, James Hillhouse
High School, 480 Sherman Pkwy. Performance time is 7:15 p.m.
FMI Model of the
Month, January 2007: ‘Sanera’
The staff of IMANI Publications
congratulates ‘Sanera’ for making Model-of-the Month for January 2007.
“Sanera” ,
13, is 1st place winner of the Sunburst USA statewide beauty
pageant (teen division) via no contest which led her to come home with two
trophies including “Best Hair”. She is class president of her school.
She is a role model of her community and was designated as
trainer for the Tiny Tots Pageant which was held in New Haven, CT.
Currently, Sanera is seeking sponsorships to allow her to enter into the
(Regional competition) Sunburst Beauty Pageant USA, which will be held in
Cape Cod MA, on Friday May 4th, 2007. The pageant is a
scholarship pageant, which allows her a chance to win up to $10,000 in
savings bonds for college.
Sanera’s interests include singing, songwriting, dancing, and runway
modeling.
Website:
http://www.imanimagazine.com/sanera1.htm
If you are interested in running a story or sponsoring Sanera, please
contact: Nancy at customerservice@imanimagazine.com
Git It Ryte with Stizz
If you are looking
for international, exceptional talent, check out Stizz Aggression.
Stizz is an artist/producer with Git It Ryte Records, an independent label based
in CT. This hardcore, hip hop artist started out as a local radio and mobile DJ
for three years, despite of his handicap, as the youngest working DJ at WYBC. He
also worked as DJ for hire for many local and high school events. Stizz taught
inner city youths the art of DJ'ing at City Kids of New Haven, and succeeded in
helping them turn the hobby into a career (read
more...)
MAC Cosmetic's Newest Beauty Icon
Photo: newscom.com
NEW YORK -- M-A-C Cosmetics,
the leading brand of professional cosmetics and
makeup artist brand of choice, named Raquel
Welch, award-winning actress and screen siren,
its fourth M-A-C Beauty Icon. Ms. Welch,
well-known for her own artistry skills, and
M-A-C Cosmetics closely collaborated on a colour
collection available at M-A-C locations
worldwide, February 2007.
To celebrate the launch of the
Raquel Welch Beauty Icon Collection -- On
January 17th, 2007, M-A-C Cosmetics hosted an
intimate dinner honoring Raquel Welch as their
newest Beauty Icon.
Ms. Welch -- a natural choice
for M-A-C, given her exquisite beauty and unique
spirit -- follows in the steps of
Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross
and Catherine Deneuve. Each icon has been
shot by photographer, Michael Thompson, in his
New York Studios under the direction of James
Gager, Senior Vice President/Creative Director,
M-A-C Cosmetics.
"Raquel Welch, M-A-C's fourth
Beauty Icon, is the original, ultimate pin- up
bombshell," says Mr. Gager. "Raquel represents
the va-va-voom that M-A-C has always been famous
for. She's a real tigress at heart, an
international film star as well as a beauty who
represents the diversity of ethnicity in terms
of her heritage. She truly embodies the essence
of M-A-C."
"When M-A-C approached me to
their Beauty Icon face for 2007, I was
delighted!," says Ms. Welch. "I've been a
devotee of M-A-C products for over 20 years.
Because of my profession, the art of makeup is a
real passion of mine, both on and off screen, so
it's exciting to be designing a signature
collection for M-A-C. When I started making
movies, I was exposed to an entire arsenal of
makeup techniques and discovered that in a world
of beauty, cosmetics are an important fashion
statement as well as a key element of personal
style. What is 'real' style? I believe in the
theory that a real style is being yourself, on
purpose."
Bright colours represent this
iconic sex symbol and legendary screen siren.
Specially created for women of all races and
ages, the Raquel Welch Beauty Icon Collection
conveys classic sex appeal and arresting beauty.
The collection is packaged in a tiger-print
pattern and "was created and designed around
Raquel's love for shading and her ability as a
makeup artist," says Jennifer Balbier, Senior
Vice President, Product Development, M-A-C
Cosmetics.
"M-A-C admires and respects
everything about Raquel Welch," says Peter
Lichtenthal, Global General Manager, M-A-C
Cosmetics. "Raquel is an iconic Hollywood sex
symbol and cult siren and was a joy to
collaborate with. As we worked with her on this
collection, we were constantly impressed by her
extensive beauty knowledge.
"M-A-C's Beauty Icon for 2007,
Raquel Welch, debuts her collection that
celebrates her iconic image: strong and wild,
yet sultry and exotic. Available February 2007
at all M-A-C locations, 1.800.387.6707 and
www.maccosmetics.com.
M-A-C (Make-up Art Cosmetics),
the leading professional cosmetics brand, was
created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is now
sold in over 60 countries worldwide. M-A-C
Cosmetics supports the special needs of
professional makeup artists that meet the
demanding lighting and studio conditions under
which the pros work. The company's popularity
has grown through a tradition of word-of- mouth
endorsement from makeup artists, models,
photographers and journalists around the world.
M-A-C is for All Races, All Sexes, All Ages,
attitudinally hip, artfully irreverent, and
dedicated fully to the art of self-decoration
and the realization of the individual. The M-A-C
attitude is best expressed by our artists, seen
and felt in out stores. For more information on
M-A-C visit www.maccosmetics.com.
Jose Monteiro, Julie Braun, Melissa Scianna (winner), Krista Camputaro, Sheila
Gaillard, Corinne Thomas
Project Runway, watch out!Meet and greetthe 1st Annual
Connecticut Fashion Designer Challenge winner, Melissa Scianna, at Sogno
(pronounced “so-nyo”), Boutique of Dreams on Saturday, December 16 from 2-5 PM.
Melissa, a Middlefield native and senior at
the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan, entered the challenge at the
last possible moment on the Monday before the show. Being the last day to enter
the challenge, Melissa received an e-mail from her friend Emilee Mitchel,
Co-founder of Creatively Eclectic Originals, who has worked with Sogno in the
past. Melissa raced to contact the boutique to ensure her participation. “It
was one of those things where I thought to myself, what if had said ‘I am too
tired’ or ‘it’s too last minute’? I would have missed out on what I consider
the opportunity of a lifetime.”
Not to
be bullied by bad weather that stormy day, designers featured their work inside
Sogno, Boutique of Dreams and Elm City Artists Gallery on Audubon Street.
Models and fans alike waited anxiously for the runway show and after a very
technical grading scale, the winner was announced. So, what did Melissa win? A
year long contract of exposure, experience and retail space in the shopping
sanctuary of Sogno! Melissa beamed, “I truly feel like the luckiest person in
the world right now! It feels like every bit of hard work I’ve ever put in has
now paid off. I’ve always felt like my ideas just needed the right outlet and
now I’ve found that and I’m so thankful that my family and friends could be here
to see it happen because they are what got me this far.”
Krista Camputaro, owner of Sogno, was the mastermind
behind this first ever Fashion Designer Challenge. She didn’t have to look
farther than her own city to realize the need for a venue for emerging
designers. Krista stated, “I see New Haven and its surrounding cities as having
an abundance of artisans within the fashion industry. There is a huge
opportunity for these raw talent designers to display their creativity to the
public. As Sogno, Boutique of Dreams is growing and becoming a staple within
the New Haven community, I am proud to support and sponsor these designers in
their efforts to promote themselves throughout the Award Winning Arts District.”
This 1st Annual Connecticut Fashion Designer
Challenge was the first stitch attempt to allow Sogno and New Haven to showcase
the talents of fashionistas throughout Connecticut. Community members involved
with making the challenge possible include Julie Braun, the Marketing Guru of
Julie Braun Design, Jose Monteiro, a New Haven community leader and activist,
Corrine Thomas, founder of Imani Fashion Publications and Sheila Gaillard,
lifestyle editor of Public Mag. There has been overwhelming interest and
requests of a forum for fashion designers. The goal was to create and develop a
New Haven Fashion Week, where fashion seminars, shows, and networking events,
can turn fashion designer concepts into obtainable goals for fresh talents to
reach the marketplace. According to Krista, “New Haven is the perfect,
culturally diverse, and incredibly alive city for such a high style event.”
Sogno,
Boutique of Dreams is located at 83 Audubon Street in New Haven. The boutique
hours are Monday through Friday from 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday, from 10 AM-5 PM, and
Sunday, from 11 AM-4 PM. Contact the boutique at 203-777-3226
FINALLY
THERE IS A SPOT FOR WOMEN WHERE YOU CAN VENT.
THIS IS YOUR VERY OWN SPOT. SIT BACK, RELAX AND VOICE YOUR OPINIONS ON
TOPICS.
EVEN YOUR VERY OWN.
IF YOU NEED ADVICE ON RELATIONSHIPS, THIS IS THE SPOT TO BE.
ITS GIRL TALK WITH YOUR FAVORITE RADIO PERSONALITY, TOSHAMAKIA.
SHE IS HERE AND REPRESENTS FOR ALL WOMEN OUT THERE, WHETHER YOU ARE
SINGLE, INDEPENDENT, A SINGLE MOM, OR WHATEVER AND DO NOT NEED ANYONE TO
DO ANYTHING FOR YOU, WELL TOSHAMAKIA IS JUST LIKE YOU!!!
ITS YOUR VERY OWN SOAP BOX, ITS YOUR WORLD, ITS YOUR SITE
TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND!!!!
Models, post your links
and sites here! Modeling World markets
and sells products to models and professionals involved
in the modeling industry. We provide marketing services
as well as provide products and props for photo shoots.
FMI
Model, Yashira and Annia Hatch on WTNH 8 News
FMI
Model, Yashira and Annia Hatch, 2 time world United
States Gymnastics Olympian will be featured live on
WTNH Action
News today. You can watch live at 7 a.m. or wacth the
clip at WTNH.com in the Good Morning CT Section.
Annia
appeared on the programming to promote her upcoming
designers line at part of Norwalk Fashion Week.
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NEW
YORK -- On June 18, 2009 Fashion Delivers will host the second
annual Pay It Fashion Forward event at New York City's hotspot M2
beginning at 7:30 p.m. where five fashion industry vanguards will be
honored for their positive influences on their communities and the
environment. The brands selected this year include I/Denti/Tee,
Linda Loudermilk, Philanthropist and Chloe Jo Berman. Additionally,
the Jones Apparel Group was selected for distinction as a company
for its socially conscious business practices.
