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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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SUMMER JAMS W DJ JAY ENVY

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DTOX

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INDIAN SUMMER

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5 WOMENSWEAR MUSTHAVES

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5 MENSWEAR MUSTHAVES

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DESIGNER PROFILE: JINAKI

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BEAUTY CORNER

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Why does June always seem like the best time of year? For me, it’s probably because that’s when grade school would let out for the summer (10+ years ago), and the possibilities of what the forthcoming months could bring seemed endless. Swimming pools, ice cream and summer trips. As an adult, residual feelings of what June has to bring seem to linger, and the possibilities haven’t changed. I still want to swim, eat ice cream, and take a summer vacation!

VAGRANT’s summer issue captures the essence of youth and more importantly, touches on ways to preserve it. This month you will find an interview with the owner of Dtox, a juice bar in midtown, that goes in depth on the importance of juicing and cleanses. We also get to hear from our favorite beauty expert, Khalua Croft, on the importance of facial masks in this increasingly warm climate. And to top it all off, be sure to check out our cover editorial that features the designs of a rising local designer, Sharufa Walker, and her womenswear line, Jinaki.

The material in this issue as refreshing as a tall glass of sweet tea. Hope you want seconds. :)

Tomik DashEditor-In-Chief

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Some of us are too wrapped up in other things to keep our ear to the streets, so it’s great to have friends that do. Who better than DJ Jay Envy to share with us some of his favorite tracks that he plans on keeping in rotation throughout the month of June.

Lykke Li I Follow Rivers (The Magician Remix)Just a really chill poppy indie track that puts you in a good mood when you’re chillin’ with the girlfriend.

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Lana Del RayVideo Games (Jamie Woon Remix)J

This is what R&B of the future will sound like.

Cyhi Da Prynce feat. Travis PorterA-townIf you live and breathe Atlanta, this is our new anthem.

Tex James feat. Stuey RockSmart Girl

The next hot shit for these females in the club to twerk to. But really though, who doesn’t want a smart

girl with a dumb booty?

E-40FunctionE-40 is back with another hyphy-type track. Waiting for this to blow up here in Atlanta.

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Wiz Khalifa Work Hard Play HardFirst single off his new album that’s suppose to be the successor to Black and Yellow. This is currently my motivational song of the moment.

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Usher Climax (Diplo & Flosstradamus)

This version containstwo of my favorite producers. They kept the song pretty much intact with just a little

more bounce and trap element.

Rick Ross feat. FutureRing Ring Anyone else beside Future doing this chorus would sound stupid as hell but he made this shit catchy as fuck.

Myyko MontanaDo It

This song hits so hard in the club that even if you don’t know it yet you can’t help but get live to it.

Do itttt!

Dj Sliink Vibrate I love Baltimore club music and I’m glad the movement is still going strong.

Download Jay Envy’s new mixtape the Booty Workout Plan at soundcloud.com/jayenvy

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When it comes to summer heat in Atlanta, the dog days are just beginning. Smoothie establishments are a dime a dozen and

incredibly enticing on a warm day, but it’s not very often that you find places that specialize in juices.

Dtox is an organic juice bar located in Midtown Atlanta that has been open since November 2011. After having recently watched the documentary “Fat, Sick, & Nearly Dead” on Hulu (and learning that you don’t have to be fat, sick, or nearly dying to benefit from juicing), hearing about Dtox immediately sparked my curiosity. I got a chance to chat up the owner, Shannon Sliger to find out how Dtox got started, and what it’s all about.

What is Dtox?Dtox is an organic juice bar focusing on 3-21 day cleanses. We are

located in Midtown Atlanta with a new location opening in Buckhead in June.

What made you want to open a juice bar? I am a yoga instructor, so health and wellness are important to me

obviously. I have over the years dissected my own diet and rid myself of allergies, migraines and anxiety by simply removing

certain foods from my diet. Food can make you sick. Food can heal you. I want to share what I’ve learned and educate people about food. Just because something’s edible doesn’t mean you should

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eat it. My dad died tragically in a rehab facility in 2009 as he

detoxed from prescription pills for you name it.

That has been a big factor in my wanting to educate people about what they eat and how it

makes them feel. Do a cleanse, then do an elimination diet to figure it all out. Don’t head to

the doctor for a pill first. It’s a vi-cious cycle that can hardly be

broken. One pill causes some-thing else that makes

another necessary and before you know it, the pills you take actually cause the symptoms

they are supposed to alleviate. Terrible. When all along, it was

probably something you were eating that was making you have

headaches, feel sluggish, gain weight, get

depressed, anxious and pan-icked.

What makes Dtox different from other local juice, or even smoothie bars?

We are all organic. When juice cleansing, toxins are being

pulled from the cells and tissues for elimination. If your juices

are full of pesticides and toxins, it’s counter intuitive. Our juices

are also raw, unpasteurized, leaving the nutri-ent content intact. Our cleanses

flood your system with every vitamin, protein and mineral you can think of. It isn’t restrictive or

damaging.

How did you come up with your base menu?

I came up with the base menu, red, green and milk after

researching cleanses and ingre-dients that facilitate the detoxi-

fication process. Our green and red have 8 different vegetables each. A strange one for some, dandelion is a great liver and

lymph cleanser. The use of ginger and lemon, beyond

their medicinal benefits, also increases the juice shelf life as they are natural preservatives.We’ve worked with ingredients

and adjusted amounts to find something that also tastes

good.

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Some of the ingredients in your juices look... intimidating. What is your ad-vice for people newbies who are interested in juicing & it’s many great benefits, but may not have the most advanced palate yet?

If you find the ingredients in-timidating, my suggestion is just

do it. Best ad campaign of all time. Just try it. Newbies all do the same thing when sampling.

Grimace, sip, soften and say “It’s not bad. It’s actually good.” That’s what everyone says. And

I’ve done a lot of demos.

You all do more than just juices right? Can you elaborate on some of the other things on the menu?`

Our aloe elixir with the wheat-grass elixir keep you looking

youthful and radiant. Aloe stimu-lates and regenerates

collagen & elastin, keeping you glowing and gorg. Who doesn’t

want that from the inside out?

Dtox is organic juice and JUNK. We offer healthy junkfood. We make raw, vegan, gluten free

cookies from the brazil nut pulp we end up with from making our brazil nut milk. We have

kale chips and fair trade organic coffee and teas, most recently adding ginger matcha lattes to

the menu. We’ve recently added our first smoothie. The green smoothie is made using our

brazil nut milk, spinach, mango and chia seeds. The Dtox Bath

helps facilitate the cleansing process by opening the pores to

make you sweat. At dTox, we have you covered

when you’re ready to hit the reset button on your health,

beauty and wellness.

Dtox305 6th StreetAtlanta, GA 30305(404) 254-1672www.dtoxjuice.com

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photographer: DRU PHILLIPSmodel: ANNELEISE @ Click Models Atlantastylist: TOMIK DASH hair: JHI ION make up DRACO BANGA

*featuring the JINAKI COLLECTION

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Harmon Fisherman Pants: When I first saw these pants, I fell in love with them. Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to always reveal your assets. These pants are chic and can be dressed up or down. Price:$393 (www.oaknyc.com)

Oak Black Wrap Waist Cowl Dress:Every woman should own a little black dress,

and if you are still in search of one, maybe this one is good for you. This asymmetrical wrap

dress shows the perfect amount of leg and can easily be worn from day to evening.

Price: $140 (www.oaknyc.com)

A.L.C “Kenyatta” Cutout Print Dress Price: $495 (Nordstrom)

By. Rudy Reed

ALTUZARRA Palm Print BlouseFun, and easy to wear, this blouse

may look a little wacky, but if worn in the right way, you are sure to

turns heads...In a good way Price: $825 (Neiman Marcus)

ANTHROPOLOGIE Parvati Maxi DressBright, colorful, and free flowing are just a few of the amazing attributes to this dress. Unlike many other maxi dresses, this dress comes with a belt- allowing you to create a waistline.Price: $298

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HENRI HOLLAND for Le Specs Part retro, part futuristic, these sunglasses are cool and different from what a lot of you have been seeing on the marketPrice: $89 (www.oaknyc.com)

RUFSKIN Sunset SwimwearComfortable and easy to wear, these poly meshed bottoms can be worn as a cover up or as shorts. Price: $72 (rufskin.com)

DONALD J. PLINER Embellished LoaferWhen wanting to dazzle them from the floor up, consider these edgy kicks from Donald J. Pliner.

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RUFSKIN Sunset SwimwearComfortable and easy to wear, these poly meshed bottoms can be worn as a cover up or as shorts. Price: $72 (rufskin.com)

RUFSKIN Tangier PantThese denim Arabian influenced jeans are unlike others. Why??? Mainly because they are made of denim, but what’s great about these is that it also contains structure. Just enough so that you won’t look sloppy.

REYN SPOONER ROYAL PAREAU SHIRT Price: $85 (urbanoutfitters.com online only)

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Sharufa Walker is one of those rare gems who can actually say that she is a true Atlanta native. This uber-talented designer, who’s designs are featured in our cover editorial, gave us a one-on-one about her line Jinaki, what influenced her current collection, and what we can expect from her in

the future.

What made you want to become a designer? Designing has been in my blood from birth! Growing up my mother sewed many of my clothes and she actually used to aspire to become a designer herself. Creativity and artistry flows through me! I have always had a love for fashion, but it wasn’t until I started to create my owns designs that I

knew I wanted to be a full time designer!

Where did you learn and how have you developed your craft?I lived in Nice, France for a while and there I was able to find inspiration to start designing my own clothes. I attended classes to help me with my

sewing skills and I began to develop niche for my design aesthetic.

What does Jinaki mean?It means self-confident in Kiswahili.

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Tell us about this current collection.Color, color, color!! This collection is all about taking vibrant textiles indigenous to various countries in Africa and interpreting them for the modern woman with a vintage flair!

What’s next for Jinaki?The website will be launching at the end of June. There you will be able to shop for your favorite JINAKI pieces. I am working on the next collection as we speak and plan to do another viewing of that collection. JINAKI will be the brand that woman flock to for unique, multifunctional, fun pieces!

www.jinaki.nettwitter.com/ji_nakifacebook.com/jinaki.netAccepts custom orders at info@jinaki.net

Beauty Corner:

The Masked Mavenby: Khalua Croft

photography by: Marlene Lillian

While most people are aware of how valuable it is to cleanse and exfoliate your skin regularly, another important problem-solving step in your skin care regime should be a weekly facial mask. A facial mask is usually used at night (i.e., right before bedtime), once or twice a week.

Facial masks can draw out excess oil, improve radiance and hydrate, or exfoliate your skin. Masks are great for enhanc-ing skin, so all skin types can gain some benefit from the right mask. The blend of ingredients in each mask is designed to target a specific skin care need, and the retail brands of masks avail-able vary widely in their compositions. There are so many masks to choose from that it is essential for you to recognize your skin type, and buy accordingly. One must be sure to know what skin care issue is being targeted by the ingredients of the mask your using. For example:• Oily/Acne-prone skin does better with a clay mask. Clay

draws excess oil from pores, extracts comedones (i.e., blackheads), and detoxifies the skin. My skin tends to get a little oily, and my fave clay mask is Aveda Deep Cleaning Herbal Clay Masque ($20). It leaves your skin clarified, conditioned and refined.

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• Sensitive skin needs a soothing gel mask with fragrance of verbena and chamomile. These help sooth and calm delicate, red and dry skin. Matis

Reponse Delicate Face Care Mask ($50) is just the mask for even the most sensitive skin. If your skin has a com-bination of problems, such as being both sensitive and acne-prone, then Lush Catastrophe Cosmetics ($10) is for you. It deep cleans but is gentle enough for sensitive skin.

• Dry/Dehydrated skin needs a mask that works entirely differently than one for oily skin, since dry skin requires the mask to put more mois-ture into the skin. A great option for a hydrating mask is Aveda Intensive Hydrating Masque ($20). It cools and rehydrates with a surge of mois-turizing aloe, kelp and lavender.

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A good mask for hyperpigmentation is Decleor Aroma White Brightening Purifying Mask ($50). It is the perfect skincare product for revealing a lighter, more even complexion and purified, deep-cleansed skin within minutes. Since some masks can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, so you should always make sure to apply sunscreen during the daytime.Remember that when applying a mask, to always follow the directions. A mask can damage your skin if not used properly, so don’t over do it: using it more frequently will not yield better results, a dime size amount means a dime size amount, and 15 to 20 minutes is not overnight.

Summer weather can be very strenuous on all skin types, and a good mask is just the thing that can put your skin on the path to balance.

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