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simple steps to get to date number two
Carlacia Grant From small town to Hollywood stardom
creative presentation by house of jb
new york city talents. fashion and beauty spread
by Sulaah Bien-Aime
MIAMI SWIM
WEEK Your digest for refreshing swimwear by Designers around the world.
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The SUMMER FASHION issue I will probably have to stop saying how amazed I am with each issue that is published. My goal is to raise the bar and the standard for each issue as we grow and expand. As I sit here typing this letter to you, that feeling of being amazed will never quite go away. This particular issue is special because we are featuring someone close to us, but it is a name that you will remember in the years to come as she rises to stardom. Carlacia Grant, a young actress and model whom we've seen blossom over the years has followed her dreams and is now achieving the success she deserves right before us. She has recently landed three roles in three different Television series, one of which has amassed at least 5.3 million views on the first night. A proud moment not only for those close to her but also to those of Haitian and Jamaican descent as she originates from these 2 backgrounds. Moreover, it is a delight to be able to feature new talent from the city of New York, a young female photographer by the name of Sulaah Bien-Aime shares some of her photography with us, showcasing not one but 2 spreads. One of which highlights famous designers Ron & Ron whom have styled celebrities such as Jay-Z, Wass Stevens, Curtis Martin, Courtney B Vance, Hill Harper, Jamie Foxx just to name a few. Last but not least, Fashion lovers rejoice! Miami Swim Week just happened. It is our great pleasure to present to you three of the best designers of the week, Beas and Bikinis, Fhilthy Haanz and Beach Freedom. These hot and sizzling new designs will get you ready for the cruise season in sunny South Florida. It is our pleasure to give you this month a fun packed summer fashion issue also featuring our returning contributors Herbert Tucker and Robert DiVito. I am surely pleased with the outcome and I am sure that you will be too. I would like to thank our loyal writers who continue to donate their talent to this magazine. We are forever grateful as you continue to contribute to its growth. Once again ladies and gentlemen I give you our 15th issue of CREATIVMAG
CORHINN BRUNOT Founder and Editor in Chief Follow me on Twitter @ccwcnetwork
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Be bold! Be unapologetic when chasing your dreams! - Carlacia Grant
C O N T R I B U T O R S Toni Douglas Meet Ms. Antonia Douglas, known by most as, "Toni”. For almost a decade, Toni served her community as a high school English and Writing teacher in the MiamiDade County before she became an Instructional Reading Coach for MiamiDade County Public Schools. Currently, Toni is in pursuit of obtaining her Doctorate degree in the field of Education while also pursuing her goals of publishing her first book: What NOT to Do While Dating Your Non-Existent Boyfriend. In her spare time, Toni enjoys playing the piano, shopping, traveling and serving on the Board for The Millionheiress Club as their Blogger & Columnist. One day, Toni hopes to become an esteemed author, college professor and public speaker-- her favorite line, “I want to be the next Cornel West!”
Showeshi Boston Showeshi Strickland-Boston, ACC, is a certified and accredited Travel Consultant with 13 years of experience in the travel industry, beginning with close to 10 years with Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., before opening her own full-service travel agency as a Cruise Planners and American Express Travel Representative. Her industry experience has included managing and overseeing divisions focusing on sales, marketing and training which included training and development of Sales Managers for Royal Caribbean and fellow Travel Agents. Traveling has been a life-long passion, fueled by on-going education within the field that allows Ms. Strickland-Boston to provide personalized, informed, consultative and expert travel planning to her clients. For more information about her agency, visit the agency's website at www.CruiseElite.com.
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Emonde Prosper The Conduit for the Poet Entrepreneur, Emonde M. Prosper is an author, spoken word poet, and creative entrepreneur advocate. Founder of RegalPoete, an arts and education programming company, Emonde devotes her time to developing artists into small business owners. With her first book, “Exposure is Not Enough: Pay Me for My Art” she continues to be a passionate vocal advocate for the social reform of the prosperous and sustainable artist in all art forms. www.RegalPoete.com
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Fashion Galore! Visual Art Pop Up Photography 14 18 Artistic Photography 22 Creative Concept 32 Makeup Art Photography
Musika Frere H&M, J Cew photographer Herbert Tucker
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Serene by artist Robert DiVito Recycable Wardrobe by Jessica Edmond
Shades of Beauty by Sulaah Bien-Aime
Fashion Photography Swimwear Collection 42
Tribal Goals -Yhaniqua Lopes Photography by Brady Pappas
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Collection 52 Pret-a-Porter New Flatbush Story - Ron & Ron Photography by Sulaah Bien-Aime
Featured Stories 60 Cover Story 70 Fashion Designers Events Writer's Corner 84 Love & Relationships
Carlacia Grant - From small town to Hollywood Stardom
Miami Swim Week
The Simple Guide on How To Get Through To date number Two by Toni Douglas
In Style 86 Traveling Escape To Italy
by Showeshi Boston
Entrepreneuship 88 Artistic Travel Towards Success by Emonde Prosper
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Cover Credit: Subject: Carlacia Grant "From small town to Stardom" Photographer: Sean Simpson Makeup and Hair: Rebecca Saint Pierre
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Pop-Up Photography
Musika FrEre, H&M, J Crew and Seven Jeans Photographer: Herbert Tucker Model: Eloy Febres Martinez
Clothing: Musika FrĂŞre, H&M, J Crew and Seven Jeans
Agency: Krone Models, Puerto Rico
Hair: Rene Flores Makeup: Maria D'Angelo Berger Editing: Rahul Pandit Location: Evolution 305 Studios
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Visual Art |
Artistic Photography
SERÉNE Photography by Robert DiVito with model Cayley Jay Text by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe
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SHADES OF BEAUTY BY SULAAH BIEN-AIME
Photographer: Sulaah Bien-Aime Models:
Izabela Michalewicz , Latasha Angell
Make-Up: Danica Britton
Fashion Photography |
Swimwear Collection
TRIBE GOALS Clothing Designer: Ariane Fronseca Clothing Line: Yhaniqua Lopes Collection: Tribe Goals Jewelry Designer: Shawn Bair Jewerly Line: Barefoot Daughter Jewerly Photographer: Brady Pappas & BP Photography & Art Animal Trainer: Derrick Moultrie & Pet Resources Model: Jolaina Peltier MUA: Shawn Bair Pose Coach: TyJah Bair
Clothing Designer: Ariane Fronseca Clothing Line: Yhaniqua Lopes Collection: Tribe Goals Head Wrap: AKACHI
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Carlacia Grant
Carlacia Grant
It’s not every day that one gets to say yes I am friends with a Hollywood star, well today we proudly can say that Carlacia has been a friend since she has been featured in our magazine during our humble beginnings and still is now that she is starting a promising career among the heavy hitters in Hollywood. Last month we had the privilege of attending the screening of the 4 night television series ROOTS , where she played Irene wife of Kunta Kinte’s great grandson. A series which has gathered more than 5.3 million views on the first night alone Nationwide Being from Miami, it really is an honor to be able to share wonderful experience with her as she rises to stardom. On that day, her fans, friends and family made sure to give her a warm welcome, having such a golden heart she made sure to take a picture with each and every person whom attended. In honor of her return we decided to get close and personal with Carlacia, Enjoy the few words exchanged with her:
"You can acheive whatever you desire if you put your mind to it" Photography by Sean Simpson
Photographer: Sean Simpson Makeup and Hair: Rebecca Saint Pierre Wardrobe: Oheemaa by Sally Torpey Location: design district Miami
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MIAMI Miami Swim Week
SWI M WEEK
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