Facon Magazine - Spring 2013

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VINTAGEOBSESSED

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CONTENTSEDITOR’S NOTES

CONTRIBUTORS

FEMMESTYLE SPOTL IGHT

WISH L ISTOBSESSION

LESS IS MORE

L’HOMMESTYLE SPOTL IGHT

ON THE RADARTHE COVETEDLESS IS MORE

BEAUTÉBEAUTY REPORT

GROOMING

CULTUREPEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT

FINALE

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FEATURES

A CONVERSATION WITH. . . NIKKI BROOKS

JE NE SAIS QUOI ZOUBECK BOUTIQUE

LOVE, UNDEFINEDCREATED WITH LOVE

VIVRANT THINGBUY MY T IE

COVER PHOTO: Model: GiselleFashion Stylist: Keri Henderson Photographer: Karen Nutini

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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] AND COPYRIGHT © 2013 BELONG TO A FASHION PARADE, HYATTSVILLE, MD 20781

EDITOR- IN-CHIEF EXECUTIVE FASHION DIRECTOR

Janice Susan Wal lace

MEN’S STYLE EDITOREmmanuel Egolum

BEAUTY EDITOR Dominica T i l lary

ECO-FASHION EDITOREbony Gi lreath

MUSIC EDITOR Kendal l Robinson

FEATURES EDITOR Janel le Wi l l iams

PRODUCTION MANAGERIysha Robinson

WEB PRODUCERJanet Ephraim

FASHION STYLISTKeri Henderson

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS W. Roderic Hopkins

GLOBAL EDITORJessica Qui l l in

MARKETING PARTNERPostured Media Group

FASHION AND STYLE PARTNERModels, Inc.

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Hope Springs Eternal I am a big proponent of supporting local. As a DC native, I feel it is so important to ensure that our local economy is strong. I was excited to spotlight local boutique owner, Annie Lee. She is fabu-lous. I was very impressed with the fact that she opened Zoubeck only a few years after opening her wildly popular store, Pretty People Vintage. Both stores are in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. I have

EDITOR’S LETTER

Janice Susan WallaceEditor-in-Chief @stylish_in_dc

an amazing vintage poodle necklace that I bought at Pretty People not too long after it opened. It reminded me of the poodle necklace that my mother wore. So I had to have it. I get so many compliments on that necklace whenever I wear it. I am cannot wait to visit Zoubeck. From the pictures, I know that I am going to love every-thing and want to buy everything. Spring is a time for change. We are so excited about our new partnership with Models, Inc. Aaron Handy and Iran “Bang” Paylor are two of my new favorite people. Two talented, focused, and headstrong entrepreneurs who are positioned to make big waves in the fashion industry. The models in the Zoubeck and Buy My Tie photo shoots were provided by Models, Inc.

This year, I am even more focused on bringing emerging global fashion and the emerging creative arts into the pages of this magazine and across a wide spec-trum of media. So be on the lookout for our other ventures launching later this year. We also recently signed a contract with Postured Media Group to help us to make things happen. We heart Josh Har-grove and PMG. As always, if you know an amazing designer, artist, musician, restaurant, movie, book, or would like to send a let-ter to the editor, just email me at: [email protected]. We are totally on social media. Follow us on Twitter, @faconmagazine, Instagram, @facon_magazine, and Pinterest: pinterest.com/faconmagazine/. Connect with us. Enjoy!

Photographer: Karen Nutini

CONTRIBUTORS

By day, Karen Nutini is a photographer for the Federal Government. But by night, she freelances as an editorial/lifestyle photog-rapher. She worked with stylist Keri Hen-derson to bring Zoubeck Boutique and its fabulous wares to life in “Je Ne Sais Quoi.”

KAREN NUTINI Photographer

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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

THE TEN BEST WEB S ITES FOR VINTAGE SHOPPING

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MARKET PUBLIQUEThis popular shopping destination is focused on vintage and only vintage. Definitely will find something cute to wear.

THRIF TWARESOne of our fav stores on eBay. Guar-anteed to have the best of the best in vintage. One-of-a-kind finds for your fab closet.

ETSY.COMEtsy is still a great place to discover something amazing. It may take you awhile to find it but it worth it most of the time.

FASHION DIGFashion Dig is all vintage, all the time. It is truly houses the mother-lode of fabulous vintage finds.

ADORED VINTAGEWe really heart this online goldmine. So many fabulous finds, so little time.

ATOM RETROFabulous collection of mod and retro clothing.

GLAMOURSURFWhere the true glamour girls shop for vintage swimwear and lingerie.

DANDEL ION VINTAGEWe love that Dandelion Vintage's col-lection offers Victorian and Edwardian items available. Impressive.

NASTY GALNasty Gal sells a well-curated selec-tion of vintage clothes and acces-sories that go really fast. So get to shopping.

MODCLOTHNot only does ModCloth sell vintage, but it sells a fabulous line of vintage-inspired clothing and accessories.

http://www.marketpublique.com

http://stores.ebay.com/thriftwares

http://www.etsy.com

http://www.fashiondig.com

http://www.adoredvintage.com

http://www.atomretro.com/

http://www.glamoursurf.com

http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

http://www.nastygal.com

http://www.modcloth.com

WISH LIST

Jewelry HeistBAUBLES WITH HISTORY

BRONZE BOA CONSTRICTOR RINGCline Jewels, $12, etsy.com/shop/clinejewels

ART DECO RHINESTONE EARRINGSNouveau Motley, $55, etsy.com/shop/nouveaumotley

60s LUCITE POLKA DOT BANGLEMarket Publique, $20, marketpublique.com

IRRIDESCENT RHINESTONE BRACELET Nasty Gal, $158, nastygal.com

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1950s MOSELL EARRINGSMel's Vanity, $58, etsy.com/shop/melsvanity

1950s AFRICAN VILLAGE BRACELETFashion Dig, $45, fashiondig.com


Beach Blanket BingoHIT THE BEACH IN V INTAGE SWIMWEAR

OBSESSION

BLACK & WHITE POLKA DOT SWIMSUITDollface Bettys, $22.99, etsy.com/shop/dollfacebettys

1950s PAISLEY SWIMSUITCoral Vintage, $124.50, etsy.com/shop/coralvintage


1950S JANTZEN INTERNATIONAL FLORAL EMBROIDERED SWIMSUITGlamoursurf, $194.99 glamoursurf.com

1960S MAIDENFORM COLOR BLOCK SWIMSUITGlamoursurf, $194.99 glamoursurf.com

60S CATALINA POLKA DOT SWIM SUITLuv Stoned Vintage, $75, etsy.com/shop/luvstonedvintage


OBSESSION

WHITE RATTAN HANDBAGLlandr, $39, etsy.com/shop/llandr

VINTAGE DOFAN FRENCH HANDBAGThe Vintedge Co., $48, etsy.com/shop/thevintedgeco

1960s WHITE SHOULDER BAGThe Wonder Market, $46, etsy.com/shop/thewondermarket

BEAD AND SEQUIN CLUTCHTicklebug Treasures, $24, etsy.com/shop/ticklebugtreasures


Creamy DelightVINTAGE HANDBAGS ARE FOREVER

EMMIE CLUTCHLillybee, $48, lillybee.com

VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER Fashion Dig/Orlando Vintage, $300,

www.fashiondig.com


OBSESSION

Editor’s PicksEbony Gi l reath, Eco-Fashion Editor | @_Miss_October

What I Want NowVintage- inspired P ieces To Stand The Test of T ime

I 'M ALL CHEERS DRESS IN CHERRIES JUBILEEModCloth, $155.99, modcloth.com

HOOT AS A BUTTON UP DRESSModCloth, $47.99, modcloth.com


OBSESSION

Editor’s PicksEbony Gi l reath, Eco-Fashion Editor | @_Miss_October

What I Want NowVintage- inspired P ieces To Stand The Test of T ime

I 'M ALL CHEERS DRESS IN CHERRIES JUBILEEModCloth, $155.99, modcloth.com

HOOT AS A BUTTON UP DRESSModCloth, $47.99, modcloth.com

VINTAGE-INSPIRED LAB WHITE SAPPHIRECavalier Creations, $148, etsy.com/shop/cavaliercreations

OPALITE BEZEL SET RINGApache Moon, $24.99, etsy.com/shop/apachemoon

TWEET OF FOOT SANDALModCloth, $89.99, modcloth.com


1970s NAVY/WHITE SEQUIN DRESSRustBelt Threads, $76, etsy.com/shop/rustbeltthreads

TUXEDO SEQUIN BEADED DRESSThriftwares, For Bid, stores.ebay.com/thriftwares

1980s SEQUIN RAINBOW PARTY DRESSAdored Vintage, $58adoredvintage.com

1930s SEQUIN HATAdored Vintage, $58adoredvintage.com BEADED SEQUIN ART DECO

BUSTIER CORSETOwn Fabulous, For Bid,stores.ebay.com/ownfabulous


1970s NAVY/WHITE SEQUIN DRESSRustBelt Threads, $76, etsy.com/shop/rustbeltthreads

TUXEDO SEQUIN BEADED DRESSThriftwares, For Bid, stores.ebay.com/thriftwares

1980s SEQUIN RAINBOW PARTY DRESSAdored Vintage, $58adoredvintage.com

1930s SEQUIN HATAdored Vintage, $58adoredvintage.com BEADED SEQUIN ART DECO

BUSTIER CORSETOwn Fabulous, For Bid,stores.ebay.com/ownfabulous

VICTOR COSTA BLACK GOLD SEQUIN DRESSPenny Lane Trading Co., For Bid, stores.ebay.com/pennylanetradingcompany

LESS IS MORE

EmbellishedFAB F INDS UNDER $100

SEQUIN BLOUSE BEADED BLOUSEBeatnik Vintage, $75, etsy.com/shop/beatnikvintage


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STYLE SPOTLIGHT

SEVEN COOL S ITES FOR VINTAGE MENSWEAR

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RUSTY Z IPPERRusty Zipper has everything a man of vintage style could ever want.

ROCK IT AGAINRock It Again is a local DC vintage shop best know for its amazing coats.

SAZZ V INTAGESazz Vintage is a great place for the unique vin-tage find.

RUE ST. DENISThis is the spot. NYC's finest. A great collection of well curated vintage menswear.

BALLYHOO VINTAGEFind everything and anything here. Need a pair of vintage overalls? They got 'em.

VINTAGE MEN'S GOODSVintage Men's Goods has a superb selection of vintage eyeglasses.

RICHARD'S FABULOUS F INDSHit Richard's Fabulous Finds for that perfect vintage suit.

LONDON FOG TRENCH COATRock It Again

http://accoutre.me

http://www.rustyzipper.com/mens/

http://www.rockitagain.com/

http://www.rockitagain.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VaVaNeckwear

http://www.sazzvintage.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/edmdesigns

http://www.ruestdenis.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mancornas

http://www.ballyhoovintage.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeandMatilda

http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageMensGoods

http://www.etsy.com/shop/AVintageObsession

http://www.etsy.com/shop/RichardsFabulousFind

ON THE RADAR

Editor’s Picks

ELLERYGrenson, $370grenson.co.uk

JORDAN - JUTEShipley & Halmos, $495, shipley-halmos.com

Emmanuel Egolum, Men's Fashion Editor | @ConsummateSty le

FINLAYGrenson, $370grenson.co.uk


Oxford BoundVintage- Inspired Kicks For The Modern Man

THE MERCER - CAMMOThorocraft, $250, shopthorocraft .com


THE COVETED

POLKA DOT SOCKSEtiquette Clothiers, $22etiquetteclothiers.com

ALPINE STRIPES SOCKSEtiquette Clothiers, $22etiquetteclothiers.com

LOOKOUT - BLUE SOCKSRicher Poorer, $12richer-poorer.com

USA MADE FIGHTER SOCKSRicher Poorer, $20richer-poorer.com

BRIGHT SQUARES SOCKSJoy of Socks, $7.50joyofsocks.com


Graphic DesignTHE DAPPER MAN'S SECRET WEAPON

PURPLE AND ORANGE SOCKSMoss Green, $6.70

mossgreen.co.kr

BRIGHT DIAMOND SOCKSJoy of Socks, $19.75joyofsocks.com


THE COVETED

Throwing ShadeGiant Vintage (giantvintage.com) does one thingand one thing only—vintage sunglasses.

VINTAGE SUNGLASSES WITH SWAGGER

Aztec Tortoise, $20

Jules Tortoise, $20Casio Black, $20


Ching Black, $16

Cypress Park, $20

Venice Gold, $24


VINTAGE BENRUS WATCHEazy Jewelry $65, etsy.com/shop/eazyjewelry

1940'S VINTAGE ALLIGATOR TRAVEL CLOCKSweet Sweet Vintage, $75, etsy.com/shop/sweetsweetvintage

HALLMARK SWISS MILITARY WATCHShop Vintage, $95, etsy.com/shop/shopvintage1

LESS IS MORE

Time FliesFAB F INDS UNDER $100


1920S LONGCHAMP ART DECO POCKET WATCHShop Vintage, $95, etsy.com/shop/shopvintage1

VINTAGE TIMEX WATCHCollectible Timepiece $34, etsy.com/shop/collectibletimepiece


LESS IS MORE

Time FliesFAB F INDS UNDER $100


1920S LONGCHAMP ART DECO POCKET WATCHShop Vintage, $95, etsy.com/shop/shopvintage1

VINTAGE TIMEX WATCHCollectible Timepiece $34, etsy.com/shop/collectibletimepiece


beauté

BEAUTY REPORT

For the perfect spring lip think red but see orange! It’s all about perfect red lips with orange hues. A must try is CiCi Couture’s orange-red in “Sassy”. I stumbled across CiCi Couture while on instagram and slowly watched the brand evolve. Creator/Founder Ciara Richbow gave birth to CiCi Couture Cosmetics in January 2012. “To Enhance the Natural Beauty of All Women” is mission of CiCi Couture and with just a little over a year out on the market, CiCi Couture off ers a wide variety of lipsticks and lip-glosses. Lipsticks and Lip-glosses range from $12- $16.

Delicious Orange

Editor’s PickDominica T i l lary, Beauty Editor | @_L iberatedee

Reddish-Orange L ipst ick Must-Haves

Cici Couture

Pure Red, $6Nyx Cosmeticsnyxcosmetics.com

Indie Flick, $6Nyx Cosmeticsnyxcosmetics.com

Heatwave, $26Nars Cosmeticsnarscosmetics.com

Lady Danger, $15Mac Cosmeticsmaccosmetics.com

BEAUTY REPORT

For the perfect spring lip think red but see orange! It’s all about perfect red lips with orange hues. A must try is CiCi Couture’s orange-red in “Sassy”. I stumbled across CiCi Couture while on instagram and slowly watched the brand evolve. Creator/Founder Ciara Richbow gave birth to CiCi Couture Cosmetics in January 2012. “To Enhance the Natural Beauty of All Women” is mission of CiCi Couture and with just a little over a year out on the market, CiCi Couture off ers a wide variety of lipsticks and lip-glosses. Lipsticks and Lip-glosses range from $12- $16.

Delicious Orange

Editor’s PickDominica T i l lary, Beauty Editor | @_L iberatedee

Reddish-Orange L ipst ick Must-Haves

Cici Couture

Pure Red, $6Nyx Cosmeticsnyxcosmetics.com

Indie Flick, $6Nyx Cosmeticsnyxcosmetics.com

Heatwave, $26Nars Cosmeticsnarscosmetics.com

Lady Danger, $15Mac Cosmeticsmaccosmetics.com


What 's Hot This Spring For Your Nai ls

BEAUTY REPORT

GINGER AND LIZ

Be bold and have fun! With nails over the last year, we have noticed it’s been about the stiletto nail and 3D designs. Keeping in the spirit of fun and what's wild, it’s all about playing with bold, but fun colors. For spring we are putting matte polish away and bringing out lux lacquers with over the top shine.

As much as I love makeup, I love nail polish more. My heart melted when I found Ginger and Liz. Ginger and Liz Colour Collection is vegan-friendly but very trendy (hard to fi nd in the world of nails). Four years ago, Ginger Johnson and Liz Pickett started their collection using the arts and their fashion backgrounds as their infl uences. Th ey created a nail line suitable for everyone.

Ginger and Liz prove that you can still be health conscious and have impeccable style. I love this quote from their website: “a line that will have both classic and on trend shades along with a rich, long lasting, non toxic formula. Ginger + Liz.... the necessary accessory!”

ROOTED-N-NATURE

When it comes to hair this spring think buns, braids, and knots. It’s all about pulling your hair off the face and being creative about doing so. Rooted-n-nature has a wonder hair gel that not only helps slick hair down but also promotes hair growth, stop itchy scalps, and add moisture. Sometimes we forget that while we want to style our hair and keep up with trends we must take care of our hair and make sure they products we are using are safe and healthy.

Above: Never A Dull Moment

From Left to Right:Bitch Fit, Reality Check, Hot n' Bothered,Ivy League

Nourishment For Your Hair

The Aroma of Goddesses

NOMATERRA

Nomaterra has dropped on the fragrance scene with a line of delicious scents. The brand is a fusion of their founder Agnieszka’s worldwide travels, lust for adventure and her obsession with beauty. Their eau de parfums are hand-made in small batches in Brooklyn, New York. Nomaterra prides itself on the use of natural ingredients, which originate from the finest quality and exclusive sources. They are an eco-friendly brand. Their bottles contain an inner glass piece that can be recycled when you're done. You simply replace it with the refill already included in the package. We love that each city is named after a fabulous city. We particularly love the Washington, DC scent (hmmm, I wonder why?).


MEN'S MAINTENANCE

To all my male readers I have found an online one stop sanctuary for you. Log on to Maintenance for Men at: experiencem.com. Guys, you will find everything you need for your hair, face and body.

My favorite Italian brand would have to be ACCA Kappa. I love the brand because it has a rich history ranging from 1869 until now. I thoroughly enjoy a brand that evolves and has staying power. This one truly has.

AACA Kappa has about four men’s collections that all carry botanically-based skincare, shave and shower products. Prices start at $7.50 and up, depending on product. You can also log on to their web site at: shopaccakappa.com.

GROOMING

Shampoo Doccia Gel

White Moss Bath Salts

Face Mask

1869 Cologne

Lip Balm

White Moss Shower Gel


A CONVERSATION WITH. . .

Nikki BrooksTHE BEAUTÉ J’ADORE DESIGNER WALKED AWAY FROM HER GENERAL MANAGER JOB AT AN ENERGY FIRM TO CHASE HER FASHION DREAM

Nikki Brooks’ fi rst interaction with a sewing machine goes back 20 years. But it wasn’t until her husband gifted the Omaha, Nebraska-native a new one in 2012 that she began spending 5 to 6 days a week sewing her own trend-inspired feminine and classic pieces. A year later, she’s shared her designs with more than 195,000 lucky onlookers through her blog, Beaute’ J’adore. If you haven’t already, spend 10 minutes browsing its pages and like me, you’ll be hooked… and curious. How can one woman with no formal training design such graceful pieces from the comforts of her own home? If I had to make a quick assessment, I would simply conclude that she is blessed and gifted. Some might say that assessment is too imposing. But our interview confi rms that my assumption might not be too far off .

“My mother passed away suddenly fi ve months before starting my blog,” said Nikki. “It was a wakeup call for me that life is too short to not do what you love and to live with regret, because tomorrow is not promised. “ After quitting her job as the Gen-eral Manager for an energy fi rm, the 30-something-year-old began design-ing and promoting Beaute’ J’adore. She’s enjoyed every blessing that has come with the experience. Her garments, which could pass for designs spotted on pages of the sea-son’s chicest fashion editorials, prove she is a master at enhancing what to a regular eye might seem fi nished. Covering every part of the body but the head and feet, she’s reconstructed coats; designed wool pants and tops; worked with leather and suede scraps

to create clutches, totes and arm warmers; and even designed a chic snood. In a few years, she hopes to see her custom creations in stores or on a runway. For now, select items are avail-able for sale through her blog.

NIKKI ON THE VINTAGE TREND— I do like vintage but not so much for the fact that it’s “vintage” but more for the craftsmanship and ability to transcend. I love a garment that

looks as good now as it did 20 years ago and that’s what can be accom-plished with classic pieces; they never get old.NIKKI’S FAVORITE FABRICS AND DESIGNERS— I love working with wool and leather, they are both such rich textiles and very versatile. I adore Christopher Kane, Louise Goldin, and M. Patmos; very classic pieces with an edge. I will never get tired of Oscar de la Renta, Lanvin, and Vionnet; abso-lutely beautiful pieces that you will have a lifetime. NIKKI’S FAVORITE PLACES TO SHOP FOR FABRIC—Locally, I shop at G Street Fabrics, and Hancock. For leather, I live and die by Tandy Leather Factory in Essex. I absolutely love Mood Fabrics online and try to make it to New York monthly to hit up the garment district.NIKKI ON DC STYLE—I think DC style is very conservative. I have adopted a bit of DC style as well as incorporated style from other cities I’ve lived in, including Los Angeles, San Antonio, Mississippi, New York and Italy. NIKKI ON ACCESSORIZING— I’m not a fan of the “arm candy” or massive accessories look, unless you have on a pair of jeans and a tee. I think it takes away as opposed to adding value to an outfi t. I tend to stay very simple and classic with my accessories. NIKKI ON WHY SHE PREFERS DIY—It’s easy to go out and buy some-thing. But when you create and build something with your own hands, the level of appreciation is much greater.

To learn more about Nikki, her designs and her daily musings, visit her blog Beauté J’adore, beautejadore.com.

Images courtesy of Nikki Brooks

by Janel le Wi l l iams

“My mother passed away suddenly fi ve months before starting my blog... It was a wakeup call for me that life is too short to not do what you love and to live with regret, because tomorrow is not promised.”


Colorblock Dress, Beauté J’adore

Pink Mini Dress, Beauté J’adore

Animal Skin Clutch, Beauté J’adore

Chain Clutch, Beauté J’adore

Fur Sleeved Coat with Arm Warmers, Beauté J’adore

Purple Wool Coat, Beauté J’adore

Opposite Page: Pink Peplum SkirtTh is Page: Winter White Wool Pants, Beauté J’adore

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CULTURE

FIVE THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

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Pump Me Up: DC Subcul ture of the 1980sCorcoran Museum, Washington, DCFebruary 23, 2013–Apr i l 7, 2013

MUSIC

Obii Say"P last ic," MP3ht tps : //www.facebook .com/Obi iSay

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Cult Per fumes (Merrel l)Tessa Wi l l iams, merrel lpubl ish-ers .com.com

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Astro Doughnuts and Fr ied Chickenbarpi lar.com 1308 G St . NW; 202-809-5565

Vintage Trouble Funk Poster

EVENTS

1st Annual FABULOUS Second-Hand/Vintage Clothing Pop Up fabulouspopup.eventbr i te .com/


PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT

Emotion separates man from machine. Th ose coveted tears represent our uncanny ability to feel. It keeps you from being a printer. With social networking technology advancing by the nano millisecond, emotion is losing its ernesty. When is the last time you actually LOL’D after everything everyone said? Does clicking that upward thumb really mean you like that picture of meatloaf night? At the rate we are going, we will be plastic. Obii Say realizes this and doesn’t want it but has no choice but to display it. Possessing a wisdom only brought by hardship, the 20-year-old artist uses it as his Excalibur against those without emotion. Hailing from the Anacostia section of Southeast Washington, D.C., Obii has been relevant locally since the wee months of 2008. His junior year in high school he released over fi ve mixtapes in collaboration with Maryland producer, Sinitus Tempo. Displayed on his perfectly executed hit, “Coff ee & Karma,” the protagonist’s karma literally strikes back on its off ender. Obii’s super power lies in his blend of a kindergartner’s imagination with a veteran’s understanding. He understands the importance of feeling something at the end of a song beyond how disrespectful the bassline was. “I see the people, places, situ-ations made of plastic...,” echoes at the end of his latest single, “Plastic” hauntingly with a hint of apathy towards his subjects. But can you blame him? With the ease of the internet and the advancement of social networking has abbreviated our entire emotional palette and frankly, not caring is becoming easier and easier. Real struggling artists are being forced to develop reasons for the masses to like them beyond the quality of their work. How much longer will our artists try before they too become plastic? Obii Say remains a champion of reality and will continue to deliver instruction manuals to our emotions right under our noses. You can reach him on Twitter at @imObii and on Face-book: Obii Say

Editor’s PickKendal l Robinson, Music Editor | @el iDYNAMITE

Obii SayTHE MIXTAPE MASTER OF ANACOSTIA


ANNIE LEE BRINGS FRENCH FLAIR TO OLD TOWN,ALEXANDRIA WITH HER NEW STORE, ZOUBECK

je ne sais quoi

Fashion Stylist: Keri HendersonPhotographs by: Karen Nutini

ANNIE LEE BRINGS FRENCH FLAIR TO OLD TOWN,ALEXANDRIA WITH HER NEW STORE, ZOUBECK

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 ZOUBECK BOUTIQUEPretty People owner and vintage fashion collector Annie Lee—a founding partner of former Annie Creamcheese—is brings a new venue to the streets of Old Town Alexandria. Her new store, Zoubeck (1213 King Street) is a modern yet aff ordable French chic boutique that will carry a mixture of contemporary and vintage clothing and accessories. Th e name Zoubeck is a French family name for Lee, naming the store after her grandfather, Robert Zoubeck. Th e store focuses on the feminine side of a woman featuring a beautiful selection of dresses and social attire to a large selection of one of a kind contemporary jewelry from LA designers.

All clothing and jewelry are available at Zoubeck. Visit Zoubeck online at: www.zoubeck.com

Special thanks to the Shoe Hive for providing the shoes for this photo shoot.

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Old Town Alexandria

Photographer: Karen Nutini

Fashion Stylist: Keri Henderson

Makeup Artist: Alicia Holliday

Hair Stylist: Lolita Burriss

Model: Giselle

Stylist Assistant: Diamond Davis

Shoes Th e Shoe Hive

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love, undefinedCREATED WITH LOVE IS A COLLECTION OF JEWELRY INSPIRED BY BEAUTIFUL THINGS AND THE WHIMSICAL NATURE OF YOUNG LOVE

ABOUT THE DESIGNERCreated with Love is the brainchild of Marylander Rose Gilbert. After attending a jewelry trunk show, Gilbert decided to do something about the years in which she has spent surpressing her creative desires. She sat down one evening at her dinner table and just went for it. Sourcing gorgeous stones from all over, Gilbert has created a small collection of wondrous beauties.

For more information about Created with Love or to inquire about custom jewelry, contact Rose directly at: 1.410.456.0858

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Photographer: Janice Susan Wallace


Makeup Artist: Dominica Tillary

Model: Janazjia

Jewelry Created with Love

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VIVRANTTHING

BUY MY TIE IS THE CLEVER MAN’S BEST FRIENDFOR WHAT’S HOT IN MENSWEAR

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Darrell Clark is the designer behind the Darrell Cortez brand.

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Clifton, Virginia

Photographer: Daniel Stiles


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 BUYMYTIE.COMBuy My Tie is the premier source for pre-owned designer neckties and is changing the way men shop for clothes. By promoting sustainable fashion, Buy My Tie off ers products that are not only aff ordable, but high quality and environmentally friendly. BuyMyTie.com is solely devoted to ties. Th e Buy My Tie Booth at Eastern Market sells pre-owned dress shirts, blazers, and suits, as well as ties, all by top-of-the-line designers. Buy My Tie is proud to be a part of the “eco-fashion” movement by giving new life to these beautiful high-end neckties, off ering exquisite quality at incredibly low prices.

To view their entire tie collection, visit buymytiecom.

ABOUT THE SHOOT

Location: Eastern Market

Photographer: Mariama Bramble/Browbelle

Fashion Editor: Emmanuel Egolum

Model: Desmond

VIVRANTTHING



Finale

Nikki Brooks of Beauté J’adore reminded me that chasing dreams is so important. I also lost my mother unexpectedly. There is not a day that goes by that I do not miss her. She inspires me to keep this magazine going, to keep pushing forward and to never look back. Thanks Mommy.

Sketch by Nikki Brooks


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Facon Magazine - Spring 2013