ARTISTRY

Skin Care and Cosmetics,

is a proud sponsor of the

Miss America Pageant!
F
E
A
T
U
R
E
S
emerging designers
Meet some of our emerging independent designers
from New York, New Jersey, Florida, France, Ghana
and beyond.
events
New Fashion Series 2012
An incredible evening of
art and style, shopping
and networking.
6 Beauty tips
Online Fashion
Courses
Craziest
Wedding dress
ON The COver
Clothing: JinnyJean,
Active Wear
M
ichele M. Walden Mcphee
brings chic to the term knit-
wear. Through her MICHI knit-
wear designs, Walden Mcphee
creates sophisticated knits that
are easy to wear and easy to
pack. With off-the-shoulder de-
signs and hip-hugging evening
attire, or loose and breezy, sum-
mer afternoon wear, MICHI knit-
wear makes a unique statement
for all women tall, short, large,
small and in between. Walden
Mcphee custom designs and
fts the piece for her client and
does not call the outft complete
until the customer is satisfed.
A Queens, NY native, Walden
Mcphee, has been knitting over
20 years. Initially hand knitting all
of her designs, Walden Mcphees
fashion statements have included
jumpsuits, bathing suits, dresses,
suits, two-piece outfts, sweaters,
shrugs and scarves.
For more information visit
www.michiknitwear.com
Michele Mcphee
ecutives and everyone.
EVENTS

MANAGEMENTS
I am the first person
to launch a Model-
ing Agency in Ghana
called Slick Walk in
2005, I have directed
and choreographed
several fashion proj-
ects in and out of
Ghana. Some of which
are Sketches of Ghana
1 and 2, Miss Galaxy
West Africa 2008 Ni-
geria, the Couples Pag-
eant 2009 (organized
by the Sabah Hall of
the University of Gha-
na), and Miss Ghana
2009 Regional Road
Show; Northern, Up-
per East, Upper West,
Eastern and Greater
Accra Region.
Representative), Mr.
and Miss Kiddafest
2003, Miss Ghana
2005 Southern Zone
qualifiers, Miss Legon
2006, Face of Legon
2007 both projects of
the University of Gha-
na, Central University
Colleges Miss Obaasi-
ma 2007, the first edi-
tion of Mac Tontoh
and the Kids - 2005 and
Miss Ecowas Ghana
2010.
I am also a member of
designers who cre-
ate design concepts
using Akosombo Tex-
tiles Limited (ATL) fab-
ric for the company
during Promotional
programs.My clientele
base are Diplomats,
Bankers Business Ex-
T
he 5 foot, 9 inch
tall Ghanaian,
has spent the
biggest part of
his life in the fashion
arena. I have worked
on my own Fashion
Label as well as with
other partners in his
field of work. Due to
my crave for fashion;
I has sponsored a va-
riety of Beauty Pag-
eants in Ghana. These
include Miss Ghana
2002 (Central Regions
G
h
a
n
a
f
a
s
h
i
o
n

f
r
o
m
Six StepS
To BeAuTIFul SkIN
1
2
3
4
5
6
Step one...Determine your Skin Type:
Normal-to-Dry Skin may appear taut, feel dry after
cleansing, and may be prone to faking without the use
of a moisturizer. This skin type may have small pores
and rarely experience blemishes.Combination-to-oily
Skin can often cause a slight sheen on the complexion,
especially on the T-zone. This skin type may have large
pores and experience more consistent breakouts.
Step Two...Select your Skincare System:
Based on your skin type, select a daily system that
will best meet your skincare needs. Products may
also be purchased individually to create your per-
sonal skincare routine.Basic Skincare, Anti-aging
Skincare, Special Skincare (for acne prone skin), or
Mens Skincare.
Step Three...Select your eye Cream:
Because the skin around the eye area is the frst
place aging appears, an eye cream is essential for
every skincare routine.
Step Four...Select a treatment for your skincare concerns:
Supplement your skincare system with products to treat and
address your personal skincare concerns.
Some examples:
1. Fine lines and Wrinkles
2. Dull, Rough or uneven Skin
3. loss of Firmness
4. Dry Skin
5. Blemishes
6. uV Protection
Step Five...Treat your skin gently:
Cleanse: Cleanse your skin twice daily, in the morn-
ing and evening.
Tone: Tone Skin in the morning and the evening to
complete the cleansing process and prepare skin
for treatment products.
Treat: Apply your treatment products in any order.
Moisturize: Moisturize in the morning and evening.
During the day, choose a moisturizer with SPF, to
help protect skin from the suns aging rays. Apply
eye cream as the frst step of moisturizing.
Protect: In the morning apply SPF for longer protec-
tion and all day moisture.
Step Six: eat a Healthy Diet, Dont Smoke and
Manage Stress: A healthy diet can help you look
and feel your best. eat plenty of fruits, vegetables,
whole grains and lean proteins. The association
between diet and acne isnt clear but some re-
search suggests that a diet rich in vitamin C and
low in unhealthy fats and processed or refned car-
bohydrates might promote younger looking skin.
Add nutritional supplements to the diet.
Caroline Monick
A
young French designer sees the
world through rose-colored glasses.
Her name rhymes with romantic and
unique, just like her frst collection of
cocktail dresses that accepts all the
nuances of her favourite colour, from
the old delicate pink to fashy fuch-
sia.
Sensual silk, enhanced with a touch
of lycra, Caroline Monicks models
combine elegance and bucolic mind.
These dresses are sexy and naive at
the same time ... A timeless style, in-
spired by nature and the rhythm of
the seasons which allow the creator
to live, in her little country village.
From Provincial France to los Ange-
les, the city of all dreams, Caroline
Monick has taken the plunge, at the
age of 24!
Her mantra mode? My imagination
is limitless. I design my models for
women in search of originality, com-
fort and harmony.

For more information visit
www.carolinemonick.com
c
a
r
o
l
i
n
e







AVENTURINE
Dress and silk lining
A
Caroline Monick
Design
All garments are made from
extremely comfortable, soft and
high quality nylon micro fber
spandex.
Extra wide, soft knit under-
bust provides comfortable, yet
secure support.
Built-in hipster shorts provide
gentle compression and extra
coverage for unsightly under-
garment lines.
TheDESIGN
With lessons incorporated from her physically
active life-style, her collection is often charac-
terized by its practicality. She frmly believes
in the natural beauty of the curves of a wom-
ens body and balances this feminine element
by packaging her design within somewhat
masculine structure and functionality she has
always admired in military uniforms. For more
information visit www.jjactivewear.com
TheDESIGNER
Jinny Jean was born and raised by loving and dedicat-
ed parents who encouraged her to speak her mind and
pursue her dreams.
EDITOR Alba Henderson
EDITORIAL/ GRAPHIC DESIGNER Denzel Henderson
PRODUCTION MANAGER Theron Alexander
PRODUCTION MANAGER Hamidou Sylla
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Renee George
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Cassandra ogbozor
EVENT DESIGNER Daniel Friday
PROGRAM EDITOR Theron Alexander
HOST lisa Stroud
ALBASEXCLUSIVEEVENTS.COM
WEBSITE EDITOR Alba Henderson
FASHION DEPARTMENT
FANTASY HAIR DESIGNER Christina Martin
HAIR DESIGN ASSISTANT Chantel Corely
HAIR DESIGN ASSISTANT Mandioulla Sylla
MAKEUP ARTIST Amari Smith
MAKEUP ARTIST Chantel Corely
DESIGN ASSISTANTS Desarea Howell
DESIGN ASSISTANTS Mary Fabeijo
DESIGN ASSISTANTS Dalila John
ACCESSORY ASSISTANT/DRESSER Camille Brown
ACCESSORY ASSISTANT/DRESSER Melanie leonce
ACCESSORY ASSISTANT/DRESSER Shanoy Thompson
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY Fred Goode
PROPS Tamara
SOUND Cedric Weary
COMMERCIAL VOICE OVER Mr. Williams
GREETER Summayyah Townsend
USHER Tasmireh
USHER Tasmireh
USHER Ayanna
MEDIA Domonique Waldren
CONTRIBUTORS
loureannie Reynoso
Claudia Robles
keshania kimbrough
SPECIAL THANKS TO
east orange Board of education
Mr. James lemon, Arts Director
Cicely l. Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Art
Ev e nt Magaz i ne
ARTIST EVI-ASHLEY SANTIAGO
Minister
Somgwriter
Instrumentalist
Music Producer
Hair StyliSt
fantasy
Christina LaToya frst discov-
ered that she knew how to braid
on cornrows. This new talent
open many door for Christina
to practice, watch and learn
from many places. She went to
Monroe College for business
and accounting but it wasnt
her dream. Then she decided
to go to beauty school. She at-
tended empire Beauty School
in Nov. 2009, which was the
best 9 months of her life. Af-
ter graduating, she worked at
Destination Style beauty salon
in which she assisted and was
mentored by one of the great-
est Beauty Surgeon, Dave Ray.
upon her traveling and work-
ing in the salon, she entered the Hydroveil
hair competition in November of 2009.
While working with Dave Ray Christina has
travelled to Florida, ohio, Alabama, and
Atlanta marketing as well as creating fan-
tasy hairstyles.
christina latoya
I t s Your Wedding...B e You!
Our fashionistas truly enjoyed researching the craziest
most creative wedding dresses ever!
BagS, ShoeS, Jewelry...your Style
Find these hand knitted bags at a great price and awesome quality at
www.artisanhandbagsandmore.com
Alba Negron-Diaz
Silpada Designs
Independent Representative
mysilpada.com/a.diaz
H E R E A R E A F E W O F O U R F A V O R I T E P I C K S
The Fashion lab Program is a fast-paced
workshop offered to individuals who are
interested in the fashion industry including
costume design. It is designed to provide
beginning courses in the areas of fashion
sketching, hand sewing, sewing, design-
ing, patternmaking, portfolio making, and
marketing. They are also trained in busi-
ness ethics, meeting deadlines, oral and
written communication and presentation.
The workshops are offered several days
per week at The Cicely Tyson School, high
school students only.
The course is also offered for six-weeks (2
hour classes) in various locations through-
out essex County and online (without the
sewing courses). The students are en-
couraged to explore the various career
choices in the industry through research
and hands on projects, to further their ed-
ucation and increase in knowledge. The
program will include artistry makeup, run-
way modeling and fashion show produc-
tion in the near future.
CHELSEA
MODRAK
THE
FASHION LAB
(online Student ST. louIS) Chelsea is 26 year
old who always had a passion for fashion de-
sign. She decided to take the online course to
brush up on her skills in fashion sketching, busi-
ness planning, portfolio, budgeting, designing
and marketing. During her course she was
asked to design and construct a bridal gown
and fower girl dresses. The program provided
her the opportunity to showcase her designs.
Chelsea is here visiting from St. louis.
THELINA
GEORGE
Thelina is an 18 year old senior currently at-
tending Cicely Tyson School. She also has a
passion for fashion design and fashion market-
ing. She knew what she wanted to do and just
blossomed during participation in The Fashion
lab. Thelina, recently designed and construct-
ed her prom dress with matching jewelry. In
the fall, she will attend Philadelphia university
and major in Fashion Design and Fashion Mar-
keting.
The New Fashion Series is an annual event
and is produced as a 3-Day event to pro-
vide the participants of The Fashion lab
Workshop a platform to showcase their
fashion design pieces, an opportunity
meet other industry experts, network and
make sales, bottom line.
The event also provides exposure to
emerging and independent national and
international designers, jewelry designers,
hair designers, fashion stylists, makeup
artists, photographers, videographers,
runway assistants, graphic designers and
various artists in the art and performance
industries.
If you are interested in participating as a
non-student, please contact Alba Hender-
son, Albas exclusive events at albasev-
ents@gmail.com, Registration for online
and hands-on classes are ongoing, limited
seating.
THE NEW
SERIES
Tony is an 18 year old senior currently attending Cicely Tyson School.
Tony is a flm major, however always had a passion for fashion design.
He began designing clothes as a hobby and began his journey as a
Fashion lab participant this year. He has since then, produced self-
directed photo-shoots, and designed numerous pieces for the BolD
AND ARTSY FASHIoNISTA. Tony is a visionary and eager to pursue his
education in Fashion Design at Centenary College.
toNy
ShotS Before
the Show
T h e r e h e r S A L :
Tashauna Benjamin
Joane Dolisat
Monica edmundson
Ryan elie
keyanna elkerson
Safya Forde
Taj Greene
Tatianna Gregory
Dominique Henderson
Glenwood Jones
Flyd Mclean
Nadjy Morse
Adesuwa onaghinor
Soltier Guillen
Qianna Dixon
Destiny Rodriquez
Nyree Shelton
Clarise Simmons
Adnet Tomlinson
Joseph Taylor
Sana Fatoumata
Asia lemon
Trennell Fauntleroy
Jennifer Sweet
Ms. lewis
Mrs. Rae-Dudley
MoDeLS