Facon Magazine - Fall 2012

FALL 2012

PUSHING

ENVELOPETHE

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façonthe fashion revolution

CONTENTSEDITOR’S NOTES

FEMMESTYLE SPOTL IGHT

WISH L ISTSPLURGE VS . STEAL

OBSESSIONLESS IS MORE

L’HOMMESTYLE SPOTL IGHT

ON THE RADARSPLURGE VS . STEAL

THE COVETEDLESS IS MORE

BEAUTY REPORTBEAUTY ADVICE

CULTUREF IVE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

AROUND TOWN

THE LAST WORD

IN EACH ISSUE

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FEATURES

BOUTIQUE BUZZHOUSE OF JONLEI ATEL IER

A CONVERSATION WITH. . . SKYLER JAVIER

STRANDEDWALISH GOOSHE

SPECIAL OCCASIONSHOUSE OF JONLEI ATEL IER

GIRL POWERFASHION HAUTIES

COVER PHOTO: Photographer: Kate JulianStylist: Janice Susan WallaceDresses: Walish Gooshe Clutches: LB2 Models: Christina Robinsons & Joy Kingsley-Ibeh

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façonEDITOR- IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR

Janice Susan Wal lace

WOMEN’S FASHION EDITOR Keri Henderson

MEN’S STYLE EDITOREmmanuel Egolum

BEAUTY EDITOR Dominica T i l lary

ECO-FASHION EDITOREbony Gi lreath

MANAGING EDITORTonya Sprat t-Wi l l iams

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS W. Roderic Hopkins

GLOBAL EDITOR/BRAND MANAGERJessica Qui l l in

PRODUCTION MANAGERIysha Robinson

WEB PRODUCERJanet Ephraim

STYLIST/PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNMaria Campiot t i

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FACON IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY A FASHION PARADE. THE CONTENTS OF THIS MAGAZINE ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND CANNOT BE REPURPOSED, REPRODUCED OR REDISTRIBUTED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION BY A FASHION PARADE. TO REQUEST PERMISSION, EMAIL [email protected] © 2012 A FASHION PARADE, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781

Your Best You

I had a ball working with Christina Robinson and Joy Kingsley-Ibeh on the Walish Gooshe photo shoot. These women were the consummate professionals in every sense of the word. Both women exuded an amazing amount of confidence that only comes with knowing exactly who you are, inside and out.

That’s what this issue is about. Knowing who you are and letting that person shine through in your style and fashion choices. Being authentic. Some of us struggle with authenticity. I guess it could be chalked up to some degree to reality television. But reality television isn’t real. It is the furthest thing from what’s real. What’s real is the life that you are living, day to day. Everyday. You only get one life, so it is up to you to make it the best one possible. That means being the best you that you can be.

Choose to pursue happiness. Be authentic. Treat others the way that you wish to be treated. Lend a hand when you can. Love like it is your last day on Earth. I know that I try to live this way every single day. I choose to be the best me that I can be.

As always, if you know an amazing designer or would like to send me a note, just email me at: [email protected] or hit me up on Twitter, @stylish_in_dc. You can also follow the magazine on Twitter, @faconmagazine. Enjoy.

Janice Susan WallaceEditor-in-Chief

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

Jayne OrthweinThis handbag designer pays at tent ion to every s ing le detai l that goes into her handcraf ted leather bags

SEVEN QUESTIONS FOR JAYNE ORTHWEIN (ANNA-BAGS.COM)

WHAT MADE YOU START TO DESIGN HANDBAGS?Handbags are personal. On the inside they are the place to keep your intimate and necessary items, those extraneous pieces of you necessary to function throughout the day. Yet they are the perfect vehicle to expose a bit of your fl are and style to the outside world. 1

WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU LOVE?I love dynamics in color and geometric pattern, take Oliver Rousteing for Balmain with his Faberge-esque patterns and Sophie Th eallet’s seemingly mismatched colors that work so synergistically, for example. But as a relatively short, small person, I have to be careful not to get lost in my clothes. Tahari shows up in my closet frequently. You will fi nd me wearing fi tted clothing, very colorful but that color is in solids. Patterns I wear in small quantities.

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WHY ARE HANDBAGS SO IMPORTANT AS A FASHION ACCESSORY?You don’t have to fi t into handbags, like you do with clothes. If you see it and you fall in love with it, you can wear it. You don’t have to be a certain size or shape to look fabulous in it. Because of this you can truly express your style through your handbag.

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WHAT CAN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?(Very) Comfortable, yet stylish, shoes.

WHAT’S BEEN THE HARDEST LESSON THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? Nobody else can truly see your vision, can visualize the fi nal product as you see in your mind’s eye. It is solely up to you to ensure that your vision becomes a reality, yet so much of the process is not within reach of your direct hand. You have to rely on so many others in the chain, from the tanneries that must create the perfect leather with the perfect hand and color, and the hardware suppliers that must provide the desired aesthetic with precise mechanical operation, to the manufacturer who must employ the manufacturing and assembly process that produces the desired form and feel to the bag. It is dogged determination, frequent and eff ective interaction, and relationship management that fi nally brings it all together.

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WHICH FIVE ITEMS SHOULD EVERY WOMAN OWN TO ENHANCE HER PERSONAL STYLE?1) A perfume/scent you feel confi dent and empowered to wear.2) A signature jewelry piece that represents your aesthetic. 3) A handbag that serves you well in its representation of your style and in its functional loy-alty. Th is bag can be worn with most of your outfi ts and it can be dressed up or dressed down. 4) Sunglasses. A stylish, not trendy, pair of nice glasses that enhance your vision, are com-fortable, and that accentuate your most beautiful facial attributes. 5) A pair of boots that can accompany you to work in you’re A-line skirt and brocade jacket, and then spend Saturday shopping with you in your favorite jeans.

6DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?oftness with structure sums it up. I’m wildly inspired by styles and fabrics from the 50’s like those worn by Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Not the stage outfi ts, but the so called every-day-wear with the straight, fi tted lines that carry soft folds that fl ow throughout the sumptuous fabrics. Not to mention the peplum and capes (back in style this winter according to Vogue).

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

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SEVEN QUESTIONS FOR JAYNE ORTHWEIN (ANNA-BAGS.COM)

WHAT MADE YOU START TO DESIGN HANDBAGS?Handbags are personal. On the inside they are the place to keep your intimate and necessary items, those extraneous pieces of you necessary to function throughout the day. Yet they are the perfect vehicle to expose a bit of your fl are and style to the outside world. 1

WHICH DESIGNERS DO YOU LOVE?I love dynamics in color and geometric pattern, take Oliver Rousteing for Balmain with his Faberge-esque patterns and Sophie Th eallet’s seemingly mismatched colors that work so synergistically, for example. But as a relatively short, small person, I have to be careful not to get lost in my clothes. Tahari shows up in my closet frequently. You will fi nd me wearing fi tted clothing, very colorful but that color is in solids. Patterns I wear in small quantities.

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WHY ARE HANDBAGS SO IMPORTANT AS A FASHION ACCESSORY?You don’t have to fi t into handbags, like you do with clothes. If you see it and you fall in love with it, you can wear it. You don’t have to be a certain size or shape to look fabulous in it. Because of this you can truly express your style through your handbag.

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WHAT CAN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?(Very) Comfortable, yet stylish, shoes.

WHAT’S BEEN THE HARDEST LESSON THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED? Nobody else can truly see your vision, can visualize the fi nal product as you see in your mind’s eye. It is solely up to you to ensure that your vision becomes a reality, yet so much of the process is not within reach of your direct hand. You have to rely on so many others in the chain, from the tanneries that must create the perfect leather with the perfect hand and color, and the hardware suppliers that must provide the desired aesthetic with precise mechanical operation, to the manufacturer who must employ the manufacturing and assembly process that produces the desired form and feel to the bag. It is dogged determination, frequent and eff ective interaction, and relationship management that fi nally brings it all together.

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WHICH FIVE ITEMS SHOULD EVERY WOMAN OWN TO ENHANCE HER PERSONAL STYLE?1) A perfume/scent you feel confi dent and empowered to wear.2) A signature jewelry piece that represents your aesthetic. 3) A handbag that serves you well in its representation of your style and in its functional loy-alty. Th is bag can be worn with most of your outfi ts and it can be dressed up or dressed down. 4) Sunglasses. A stylish, not trendy, pair of nice glasses that enhance your vision, are com-fortable, and that accentuate your most beautiful facial attributes. 5) A pair of boots that can accompany you to work in you’re A-line skirt and brocade jacket, and then spend Saturday shopping with you in your favorite jeans.

6DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE?oftness with structure sums it up. I’m wildly inspired by styles and fabrics from the 50’s like those worn by Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Not the stage outfi ts, but the so called every-day-wear with the straight, fi tted lines that carry soft folds that fl ow throughout the sumptuous fabrics. Not to mention the peplum and capes (back in style this winter according to Vogue).

STYLE SPOTLIGHT

WISH LIST

Ivory Appeal

ADORNED BRAUye Surana, $285. uyesurana.com

BIG LOVE FOR WINTER WHITES

MOKSHA WRAP DRESSAdo Clothing, $225, shop.adoclothing.com

ANNIE DRESSAmber Patton $345, shop.amberpatton.com

SAND DRAPEY JERSEY TOPUye Surana, $55. uyesurana.com

MARGARET BOOTIECoye Nokes, $580, coyenokes.com

SNORRIOnyx Feather, $75,onyxfeatheronline.com


WISH LIST

Ivory Appeal

ADORNED BRAUye Surana, $285. uyesurana.com

BIG LOVE FOR WINTER WHITES

MOKSHA WRAP DRESSAdo Clothing, $225, shop.adoclothing.com

ANNIE DRESSAmber Patton $345, shop.amberpatton.com

SAND DRAPEY JERSEY TOPUye Surana, $55. uyesurana.com

MARGARET BOOTIECoye Nokes, $580, coyenokes.com

SNORRIOnyx Feather, $75,onyxfeatheronline.com

SPLURGE VS. STEAL

Tribal Love

BLACK FRINGE BAMBOO NECKLACEIosselliani, $651, forwardforward.com

SPLURGE STEALvs.

TRIBE FESTIVAL FRINGE & CRYSTAL NECKLACEJoomi Lin $195, e-shop.joomilim.com

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OBSESSION

Lust for LeatherWhat 's Hot in Leather for Fa l l

Editor’s PicksKer i Henderson, Women's Fashion Editor

LEATHER QUILTED PANTSMax Fowles, $1188, revolveclothing.com

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NIKITA DRESSAstridLand, $148, supermarkethq.com/designer/13570/products

LEATHER BRALET CUT OUT DRESSGoodnight Macaroon, $49.99, shopgoodnightmacaroon.com

PLEATED LEATHER SKIRTLeather Cult, $110, leathercult .com

GEOMETRIC LEATHER NECKLACEUKKU, $42.35, etsy.com/shop/UKKU


OBSESSION

Editor’s PicksEbony Gi l reath, Eco-Fashion Editor

Tactical MovesEco-fabulous Mi l i tary- inspired P ieces

OSI VEGAN LEATHER PANTSGypsy 05, $99, gypsy05.com


BRIDGET VEGAN LEATHER MOTO JACKETLily Boutique, $49, lilyboutique.com

BLACK STUDDED COMBAT BOOTSVile Broccoli Fur, $105, etsy.com/shop/VileBroccoliFur

DELUXE HEMP RUCKSACKSativa Bags, $117.78, sativabags.com

HAND STAMPED DOG TAG CHARMSThe Bead Girl, $98, etsy.com/shop/thebeadgirl


OBSESSION


Geometric CharmSUPER GIRLY, SUPER STYL ISH

Bare Collection (barecollection.com) has a knack for giving geometric shapes a girlish charm that is dainty and refi ned. Simple but elegant pieces that make a quiet riot.


OBSESSION

BOY MEETS GIRLTHE SOFTER S IDE OF MASCULINE STYLE

If you want to add a little bit of masculinity to your everyday style, Jo Handbags (johandbags.com) has the ideal accessory. Th eir boyish, unisex designs can be used for work or for play. Made from exquisite leathers and fabrics.

Zooey Canva, $198

Saddle, $439

East, $280


Dakota, $353

The Schoolboy, $439

Hobo, $302


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HOT PINK AND MAGENTA MOTHER OF PEARL CUFF BRACELETUntamed Jewelry, $8.00, etsy.com/shop/UntamedJewelry

HANDSTITCHED VEGETABLE LEATHER POUCHJiang Ke $70.00, etsy.com/shop/jiangke

3D PINK CAMERA IPHONE 4/4S CASEShop Jeen, $15.00, shopjeen.com

PINK RESIN RINGModern Flower Child, $20.00, etsy.com/shop/modernflowerchild

PINK READING GLASSES W/SWAROVSKI CRYSTALSTZ Glitz Eyewear $99.00, etsy.com/shop/TZGlitzEyewear


LESS IS MORE

Pretty in PinkFAB F INDS UNDER $100

CRYSTAL PINK NECKLACEJalycme Jewelry, $15, etsy.com/shop/Jalycme


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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

SEVEN QUESTIONS FOR ANDREW ROBY. D IRECTOR OF NOVA FASHION WEEKTELL US ABOUT NOVA FASHION WEEK? NOVA Fashion Week (novafashionweek.com) is a company formed in an eff ort to give a resounding voice to the fashion designers in the Washington, D.C. area. Being humble to the fashion industry we built and are still building a platform where designers are able to sustain their brands and develop a business while showcasing their collections to the public. Our company believes that fashion takes more than puttitng on a runway show. Its what happens after the runway show that we try to instill in our designers. In addition to producing runway shows, we have are creating opportunities to give back to charitable causes. Th is year we will produce a charity show for Blessed Haven, a 501 (c)(3) foster care, and donate 100% of the proceeds from that show to the non-profi t.

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DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONAL STYLE? My style really does vary based on my mood. I keep an eye on trends but am not defi ned by them. I'm mostly in suits or some form of business attire. But from time to time, I love being street chic and infusing casual with formal.

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WHAT’S THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION THAT PEOPLE HAVE ABOUT THE FASHION INDUSTRY?I that feel one of the biggest misconceptions about the fashion industry is that fashion has no power. Th e fashion industry for decades has shown time and again just how far its boundaries reach. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, our picture per-fect example of a fashion week, shows how fashionable the automobile industry has become. A second misconception is that everyone in the industry wants to fi t in a size 4. What is viewed on TV or on a runway isn't meant to be worn by everyone. In today's society there is no real example of what perfect looks like. Men and women must learn that they master their own sense of style based on their body type.

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WHAT CAN'T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?Th is is easy. My family and friends who support me as much as I support every-thing that they do. We all need a foundation and a support system. So they keep

me grounded and I'm forever grateful and cannot live without them.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST LESSON THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED?Th e hardest lesson we have learned is that not everyone will feel the way we feel about a fashion week or want to support the cause. From the time we have started producing this event we have heard the words no, why another fashion week, and what can you do for me, more times than we care to admit. As big as the fashion industry is many brands still do not know what a fashion week is or its benefi ts. So we have patiently educated people on who we are and the beauty that the fashion industry provides. It has been slow, but we are moving forward smarter and more determined.

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WHO ARE YOUR FAVORITE UP AND COMING DESIGNERS?Oh, I don't believe I can just have one so I'll give you at least two. I'm currently smitten by Ven Budhu. Each week seeing him on Project Runway makes me want to give him yards and yards of fabric and say "do your magic." I'm also infatuated by DC designer, Taimur Baig. When I fi rst saw his collection at our fi rst fashion week, I just knew that he would be in major retailers and on the cover of magazines, as he should. So I'll keep my eyes out for each of these designers.

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WHO IS YOUR STYLE ICON AND WHY?I'm in love with Daphne Guinness. I've seen so many variations of style from her. She lets everyone know that no matter what she is seen in, it will be a statement. Her devotion to fashion is something that I too share and because of that she is one of my top icons.

ON THE RADAR

Editor’s Picks

Handle ItBags That Have Swag

NO. 165 MEDIUM CARRYALL Billy Kirk, $325, billykirk.com

LITTLE AMERICA BACKPACKHerschel Supply Company, $85, 80spurple.com

WEEKEND BAGAbizema, $150, etsy.com/shop/abizema

Emmanuel Egolum, Men's Fashion Editor

WEEKEND PORTMANTEAUUtility Canvas, $145, utilitycanvas.com


OHARE LEATHER SHOPPER TOTEWant Le Essentiels De La Vie, $735, shop.tenover6.com/

NO. 196 BIKE MESSENGER BAG Billy Kirk, $275, billykirk.com

DUFFLE BAGJoshu+Vela, $148, shop.tenover6.com/


SPLURGE VS. STEAL

Kick OffBoots To Val idate Your Street Cred

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CAP TOE LACE UP BOOTMarc Jacobs, $795zappos.com

LOCKE BOOTS JD Fisk, $239jdfisk.com

SPLURGE STEAL


THE COVETED

Sock It To MeRicher Poorer (richerorpoorer.com) makes socks for men of all styles. Satisfying the needs of stylish men on the east coast, west coast and all in between.

Sleeper - Navy, $12Walker - Blue, $12

Walk On - Gray, $12

Walk On - Red & Blue, $12

USA Made -Stripe, $12

The Hidden Treasure


Baby, It's Cold OutsideWeather The Cold in Sty le

GS BELGIUM NAVAL COATCommonwealth, $200 cmonwealth.com

It's about that time. Time to don that slick overcoat that will not only look good but will also keep you warm.

COTTAGE LACE TIECyber Optix, $30, etsy.com/shop/Cyberoptix

DIERDRELifetime Collective, $250 lifetimecollective.com

THE PENNY PARKAPenny Stock Clothing, $158 pennystockclothing.com

THE COVETED

SHWOOD OSWALD ZEBRAWOODCommonwealth, $155, cmonwealth.com


Color FullFane Footwear (fanefootwear.com.au) is a cool range of men’s high end fashion loafers. Th ese trendy shoes are not for the weak.

BIG, BAD AND BOLD


CMON SNAP BACK HATCommonwealth, $36,, cmonwealth.com

CMON FOR THE GREATER GOOD SNAPBACKCommonwealth $36, cmonwealth.com

TRUCKER CAPHorselove, $25, horseloveclothing.com/


STOCK 8 PANEL NEW ERA BALLCAPStussy $37, stussy.com

LESS IS MORE

Proper TopperFAB F INDS UNDER $100

DYLANN 1" SPIKED SNAPBACK CAPAndThat, $45, youngrepublic.com/designer/andthat.html

WMF SNAPBACK HAT BLACK VAGX Madhattervagx.co.kr


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BEAUTY REPORT

When you are looking for something special to keep your skin looking it's best, then take a look at Soapy Luv (soapyluv.bigcartel.com).

Beauty starts with the skin. We women are always looking for something that will instantly feel great. Many women usually associate a great skincare product with something that smells great, healthy for the skin and leaves the body glow-ing. We also love it when a product is made from natural ingredients. Defi nitely a bonus!

Soapy Luv has products that will do just that. Th e Honey Bee Solid Lotion is packed with moisture and skin softening properties. It is scented with blossoms and almonds. Ingredients: Beeswax,Cocoa butter, Mango butter, Shea butter, Fra-grances

I also love their Porridge and Honey soap. It gently exfoliates and has the calm-ing scent of vanilla. Without a doubt, buttermilk and oatmeal have always served as ingredients that soothe and moisturize sensitive skin. Ingredients: Coconut oil, palm oil, saffl ower oil, glycerin, goats milk,purifi ed water, sodium hydroxide,sorbitol (moisturizer), sorbitan oleate, soy bean protein, honey, buttermilk powder, castor oil, fragrance

You will surely love their Milk and Honey bath. It has oils and butter that will keep your skin feeling incredible during the fall/winter months. Don't forget about their lip balms. Cocoa Lips is what chocolate lovers dream about. With this lip balm, you get a bit of exfoliation mixed with moisture from the butters it's made with. Ingredients: Cocoa butter, Shea butter, beeswax, sweet almond oil, cocoa pow-der, fragrance

With Soapy Luv, there are plenty of options to help you to keep your skin look-ing its best and your lips soft and smooth during the colder months. From their soaps and lotions to their lip balms, I know that you will fi nd a new beauty favorite.

Soapy Luv

Editor’s PickDominica T i l lary, Beauty Editor

Honey Bee Solid Lotion

Porridge and Honey Soap

Cocoa Lips37Façon | Fall 2012

BEAUTY ADVICEHOW TO GET THE PERFECT DAY LOOK

I believe beauty is found in simplicity. And in this day and age, it is important for women "on the go" to have quick and easy make-up transitions. Looks that take you from the job, right through to happy hour. Th e most important thing when it comes to makeup is the condition of your skin. You should have a routine in place for daily maintenance. Here are fi ve easy steps to get the glowing skin that every woman desires:

1. Witch hazel (Apply with a cotton pad to get any left over makeup and kill any bacteria missed when washing the face)2. Moisturizer (Do not skip this step because it prepares your skin for the foundation and a fl awless fi nish. It can be the diff er-

ence between fl awless complexion and foundation fl aking. Any facial moisturizer will do. I prefer Embryolisse but a drug-store brand will work)

3. Illuminator (Use an illuminator like Nars Orgasm illuminator or Mac strobe liquid lotion. Rub all over face like the mois-turizer but don't over do it. A dime size emulsifi ed in your hands should do it. � is will give your skin an iridescent look)

4. Foundation (Now this depends on your skin type and the coverage you need. Apply your favorite foundation with whatever application that works best for you {brush, hand, or sponge}. Just don't over do it. Foundation is just meant to even out skin. Add concealer on problem areas and now you have fl awless, glowing skin)

5. Mascara (apply mascara, lip gloss or lipstick and set face with a powder)

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QUICK MAKEUP LOOK FOR THE WOMAN ON THE GO

1. Moisturizer, use a facial moisturizer to prep the skin for makeup. 2. Use a concealer to cover blemishes any blemishes3. Use a powder your skin tone alleviate shine and make your complexion more consistent.4. Apply mascara, great way to bring out your eye5. Apply your favorite lipstick or gloss and you out the door.

Lee WillMakeup Ar t ist Extraordinaire

Images cour tesy of K ing ;s Eye Photography

TRANSITION YOUR DAY LOOK TO AN EVENING LOOK

Now work is over and it's time for happy hour. You're almost set to go but you don't want to wear your natural look out for the evening. You're in a rush, so what do you do? Here are two quick steps to take your day look to night:

1. Take a dark eye pencil and line the upper and lower lash line. Th is can be a black, dark brown, navy, dark purple or what-ever dark color that goes best with your outfi t. I suggest get-ting pencils that have a smudge brush on the opposite end to save money. Th ere are great eye pencils (Kiss NewYork and NYX) in beauty supply stores. After you line the upper and lower lash line with a thick line use the smudge brush on the opposite end to smoke out the line giving you a quick, sultry smokey eye perfect for evening. Th e thickness of the line will determine the smokiness of the eye.

2. Now you can stop there or you can just reapply the gloss from earlier because a natural lip does complement a smokey eye. But for those who are more bold, wear Mac Ruby Woo Out or whatever your favorite nightlife color lipstick. Keep it with you. Apply it and now you are ready to go out.


HOW TO GET THE PERFECT DAY LOOK

I believe beauty is found in simplicity. And in this day and age, it is important for women "on the go" to have quick and easy make-up transitions. Looks that take you from the job, right through to happy hour. Th e most important thing when it comes to makeup is the condition of your skin. You should have a routine in place for daily maintenance. Here are fi ve easy steps to get the glowing skin that every woman desires:

1. Witch hazel (Apply with a cotton pad to get any left over makeup and kill any bacteria missed when washing the face)2. Moisturizer (Do not skip this step because it prepares your skin for the foundation and a fl awless fi nish. It can be the diff er-

ence between fl awless complexion and foundation fl aking. Any facial moisturizer will do. I prefer Embryolisse but a drug-store brand will work)

3. Illuminator (Use an illuminator like Nars Orgasm illuminator or Mac strobe liquid lotion. Rub all over face like the mois-turizer but don't over do it. A dime size emulsifi ed in your hands should do it. � is will give your skin an iridescent look)

4. Foundation (Now this depends on your skin type and the coverage you need. Apply your favorite foundation with whatever application that works best for you {brush, hand, or sponge}. Just don't over do it. Foundation is just meant to even out skin. Add concealer on problem areas and now you have fl awless, glowing skin)

5. Mascara (apply mascara, lip gloss or lipstick and set face with a powder)

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QUICK MAKEUP LOOK FOR THE WOMAN ON THE GO

1. Moisturizer, use a facial moisturizer to prep the skin for makeup. 2. Use a concealer to cover blemishes any blemishes3. Use a powder your skin tone alleviate shine and make your complexion more consistent.4. Apply mascara, great way to bring out your eye5. Apply your favorite lipstick or gloss and you out the door.

TRANSITION YOUR DAY LOOK TO AN EVENING LOOK

Now work is over and it's time for happy hour. You're almost set to go but you don't want to wear your natural look out for the evening. You're in a rush, so what do you do? Here are two quick steps to take your day look to night:

1. Take a dark eye pencil and line the upper and lower lash line. Th is can be a black, dark brown, navy, dark purple or what-ever dark color that goes best with your outfi t. I suggest get-ting pencils that have a smudge brush on the opposite end to save money. Th ere are great eye pencils (Kiss NewYork and NYX) in beauty supply stores. After you line the upper and lower lash line with a thick line use the smudge brush on the opposite end to smoke out the line giving you a quick, sultry smokey eye perfect for evening. Th e thickness of the line will determine the smokiness of the eye.

2. Now you can stop there or you can just reapply the gloss from earlier because a natural lip does complement a smokey eye. But for those who are more bold, wear Mac Ruby Woo Out or whatever your favorite nightlife color lipstick. Keep it with you. Apply it and now you are ready to go out.


BOUTIQUE BUZZ

THE HOUSE OF JONLEI ATELIER This fami ly-owned salon of fers more than just beaut i fu l wedding gowns

ABOUT THIS BOUTIQUE153 Potomac Passage

National Harbor, MD 20745

Tel: 1 (240) 493-4502

WHAT WE LOVE• Beautiful Selection of Evening

Gowns

• Gorgeous Wedding Gowns

• Large Selection of Accessories

Located at the National Harbor, the House of JonLei Atelier is ultimate des-tination for all things special occasion. From gorgeous wedding and inaugura-tion gala gowns to diamond earrings and the perfect evening clutch, the House of JonLei Atelier off ers everything that will make a woman stand out in the crowd at her next event. Th is family-owned business opened its doors to the Washington, DC com-munity on November 11, 2011. Th e idea to open a boutique was inspired by owner GiGi Williams’ experience shopping for her own wedding gown. “In 2000, I was planning my wedding and I had to travel over 85 miles one way for my gown. Being that I was a full-fi gured bride, there weren’t many styles and I’m very fashion-conscious. I know what I want,” Williams said. Eventually, she did fi nd two gowns that she loved for her wedding. While she was focusing on fi nding the perfect gown, her wedding con-sultant was paying close attention to her organizational skills. “My wedding consultant at the time was like ‘you’re so organized, you should do something

by Ker i Henderson

like this. ‘ And I was like “I don’t think so.” But her parents had diff erent plans. “Unbeknownst to me, this was something that my mom and my dad had been talking about because I actually went to school for fashion design but then I went into advertising and other things,” Williams added. Between Williams’ fashion design background and her mom’s experience coordinating weddings, the family was destined to open their own business. But a little divine intervention doesn’t hurt. “One night around 3 am, I knew that I was being given direct orders from my Lord and Savior,” said Ms. Emma, GiGi Williams’ mom. “Th ere is no way I’m going to do this. Th e more I got into it, the more exciting it became. I initially thought it was going to be for upscale custom jewelry but we got into it and it became more and more and more. And we said, let’s do it.”


Th e family is very passionate about providing a great customer experience. Upon entering the boutique, you will immediately feel like you are a part of the family. Th is is a result of the exemplary salon experience GiGi and the staff provide to everyone who walks through the door. Th e JonLei Atelier customer experience also includes personal shopping and day of event (D.O.E) services. For clients that don’t have the time to shop, the team at the House of JonLei Atelier will determine their client’s needs and select the appropriate gown for the occasion. It has quickly become a salon that many people have come to rely on to make their wedding day or special event a memorable one. With the 2013 Inau-guration galas in Wash-ington, DC approaching in a few months, the House of JonLei Atelier is a great boutique to shop for a one-of-a-kind gown. Th eir relation-ship with designers will ensure that any gown a woman selects from the boutique will not be seen on anyone else at the same event. For more information about the House of JonLei Atelier, visit www.houseofj onlei.com or visit at 153 Potomac Passage, National Harbor, MD.

“The more I got into it, the more excited I became.”

Photographs by Karen NutiniSPECIAL NOTE


Fashion designers always have a storyline. A storyline that when followed, clearly sums up the reason that they find themselves in the fashon industry. Skyler Javier is no differ-ent. He is the second oldest boy in a line of four sons. Each son is off on his own path. But Skyler’s path follows in his father’s footsteps. The footsteps of a man who developed a mastery in carpentry and welding. Skills where your hands tell your creative story. That mastery is what inspired him to start Native Danger (nativedanger.com). A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, Skyler has no formal fashion design training. “I just randomly bought a sewing machine and looked at how clothes were made,” Javier said, “I messed around with pre-made patterns.” It was his neverending desire to make his illustrations come to life. that was driving him. “I wanted to turn my artwork and illustrations into a business,” he added. From there, Skyler had a few internships with several fashion brands including Durkl and Asher Levine. There he learned the development and production aspects of the industry. To round out his informal “design” training, he took a sewing class at Bits O’ Thread - just for good measure. Armed with some knowledge of construction and manu-facturing, he decided to produce a small production run of shorts, windbreakers, and tops that were sold exclusively at

Redeem, here in D.C. The line was well received and provided Native Danger with a much needed opportunity to expose the brand to potential long term customers. “We sold three-fourths of the product at Redeem and I was able to draw attention to the line,” Javier said. That’s a start.

But you have to start somewhere. That somewhere has landed him where he stands today. With a Kickstarter cam-paign and showroom samples that are impeccably made, Sky-ler is now on a mission. More so than ever before. His mis-sion is to dress the modern man who wants to wear clothes and accessories that are unique but not out of the norm. City dwellers who have an appreciation for what is modern and classic in style but want to step forward. “My friends are all in this group of men,” he added, “That’s my audience. Men who are in the 20-40 year old range.”

Looking at his collection, Javier definitely has an affin-ity for outerwear. “Outerwear is the one thing that allows a man to step out of his comfort zone,” he adds. His jackets and heavy sweaters are incredible. So much so, that I wanted to buy one for myself. The quality of materials and the crafts-manship were exceptional. His father would be proud. Skyler has February market in his sights. Pushing hard to have a collection ready to unveil right in time for the spring 2013 fashion market. There are few things that he will need to iron out. First, he needs money. Money to get the line produced. Second, he needs to round out his line with a few additional core pieces that every credible collection must have in order for someone to take your work seriously. Third, in my humble opinion, he needs to make a quiet riot. Native Danger is the next big thing. He needs to let folks know it.

Learn more about Native Danger on its web site at: nativedanger. com If you would like to contribute to Native Danger’s Kickstarter campaign, please visit the site at: kickstarter.com/projects/1737149511/nativedanger-fall-winter-2013

A CONVERSATION WITH. . .

Skyler JavierEMERGING DESIGNER SKYLER JAVIER WANTS TO MOVE THE MODERN MAN FORWARD BY DRESSING HIM IN HIS NATIVE DANGER COLLECTION by Janice Susan Wal lace


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CULTURE

FIVE THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

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40 Under 40: Craf t FuturesThe Renwick Ga l lery, Washington, DCJuly 20, 2012 – February 3, 2013

MUSIC

"Hey There"Al ison Carneyyoutube.com/watch?v=6jEFsla7L1A&feature=col ike

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BOOKS

Once Weddings (Assouline)assoul ine.com

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Metropoli tan Cooking & Enter ta iningShow, metrocookingdc.com

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Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to TravelAvalon, Washington, DC


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COSMO COUTURE The Design Community Takes A Shot at Fashionby Janice Susan Wal lace


WALISH GOOSHE F/W 2012 IS A MIX OF CLASSIC SILHOUETTES THAT OOZE SEX APPEAL

Photographs by Kate Jul ianFashion Sty l ist : Janice Susan Wal lace

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ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Darrell Clark is the designer behind the Darrell Cortez brand.

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Clifton, Virginia

Photographer: Daniel Stiles

Fashion Editor: Janice Susan Wallace

Makeup Artists: Dominica Tillary Shamaya Fenwick-Chisholm

Styling Assistants: Jasmine McCrae Denisio Truitt Cameron Guckert

Model Rep: Chauncea Carothers The Fount Group, Inc.Models: Justin Luciano Hector Aguilera Kevin Limpic John Ramseth

Model Rep: Derek FurmanModel: Derek Furman

ABOUT THE DESIGNERGreg Gaten Taylor, President/CEO of Walish Gooshe, is a Washington D.C. native. At the age of 19, designer Greg attended the Art Institute of Philadel-phia where he studied Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing. Taylor started Walish Goosh in spring 2004. He opened his fi rst showroom in Philadelphia, PA in 2007 and in 2009, Greg Won the reality TV show “WHO ARE YOU WEARING” on the TLC network dressing Laila Ali for a red carpet appear-ance. Greg recently opened his fi rst retail clothing store in the Georgia Avenue Corridor in Washington, D.C.

To view the entire collection, visit walishgooshecom. Follow Greg on Twitter, @walishgooshe.

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Rest Stop, I-95

Photographer: Kate Julian

Fashion Stylist: Janice Susan Wallace

Makeup Artist: Dominica Tillary

Stylist Assistant Ebony Gilreath

Production Manager Iysha Robinson

Models: Christina Robinson Joy Kingsley-Ibeh

Jewelry (select pieces) Created With Love

Clutches Lillybee.com

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HOUSE OF JONLEI ATEL IER KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT WHAT TO WEAR FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION

Special Occasions

Photographs by Karen Nut in iFashion St y l is t : Ker i Henderson

ABOUT HOUSE OF JONLEI ATELIERHouse of JonLei Atelier is a full-service bridal and social occasion atelier nestled in the heart of the National Harbor Resort located in National Harbor, Maryland. House of JonLei Atelier off ers an array of carefully selected designer gowns. Th ey are dedicated to giving their clientele a one-on-one personal touch. All of the gowns, jewelry, and other accessories feature in the photo shoot are available at House of JonLei Atelier. To learn more about Th e House of JonLei Atelier, visit their web site at: houseofj onlei.com

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: National Harbor

Photographer: Karen Nutini

Fashion Stylist: Keri Henderson

Hair & Makeup: Alicia Holliday

Model: Michelle Spence

Special Occasions



THE FASHION HAUTIES CAPTURE A MOMENT

IN T IME IN THEIR YOUNG FASHIONABLE L IVES

Photographs: Abby Hamilton & Elli EsherFashion Stylist: Abby Hamilton

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ABOUT THE FASHION HAUTIESFashion Hauties is Abby Hamilton, a teenager, her fashionable friends, all of whom happen to be obsessed with photography and what hails the pages of Vogue. JoinAbby and her friends in their own fashion wonderland.

To learn more about the Fashion Hauties, visit their web site at: fashionhauties.blogspot.com

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Green Spring Gardens

Photographer: Abby Hamilton & Elli Esher

Fashion Stylist: Abby Hamilton

Hair Stylist Libby Boda

Models : Abby Hamilton Elli Esher Michelle Laker Libby Boda

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The LastWord

This picture is the perfect representation of the end of summer fun and the shift to colder weather. Goodbye summer. Until next we meet.


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