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MEN HURT TOO IN THE WORDS OF adrian carter WOMEN CHEATING THE TRUTH REVEALED TRUTH REVEALED
DISCOVERING NEW GEMS OF TALENT: TALENT:
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MEN'S COLLECTION
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Did you notice something different about this issue? Yes it's about the MEN this month. It seems like they really have stepped up their game. From poets to singers to event producers we’ve included a plethora of categories, I really am delighted to be able to feature so many of them. You've also noticed our fashion section puts the emphasis on designer Jose Jhan who has not only presented at the San Juan PR Fashion Week but also just released his lookbook shared by photographer Herbert Tucker. We also highlight a man that is a true believer of LOVE. Through his words our readers will have a clear understanding that Men do hurt as well. We are lead to believe most of the time that men shouldn't cry, that they shouldn't have feelings and they should "man up" stereotyping gender characteristics such as strength is male and emotions are female. Well I say bullocks! I am glad to have found a man such as Adrian Carter who took the time to shed a light to this dark idea and therefore opening our eyes to the reality. Moreover, we meet an aspiring Chef who is on the road to success. Also I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, we have increased the number of issues of our magazine we put out per year and reduced the pages making it easier and more affordable to print. Trust me we are on your side! We are excited to present our 14th issue to you full of goodies and beautiful men for the ladies to look at. Wink!! We can never forget the minds that continue to donate their time and work to this labor of love. We have survived three years and we are confident that there is so much to come. Enjoy our 14th issue.
CORHINN BRUNOT Founder and Editor in Chief Follow me on Twitter @ccwcnetwork
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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 Miami-Dade County before she became an Instructional Reading Coach for Miami-Dade 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!”
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Helen Barbara, a Dominican Mexican born in Chicago, moved to Miami at the tender age of three. Coming to a diverse and multicultural city not knowing that modeling would be her way to the top, her signature walk landed her opportunities in modeling celebrity garments. Additionally Helen has a Bachelor's degree in Photography. She now dabbles in the world of blogging in hopes that her creativity would expand. Experienced in modeling and photography, Helen's ultimate goal is to create a platform for every upcoming and current artist as a TV personality.
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CONTENTS
16 22 40 Visual Arts Pop Up Photography 14 Art Feature 16 Fashion Photography 22 Fashion Lookbook 32 Couture Fashion Featured Stories 40 Cover Story - Spoken Word 50 Musical Art Artistic Events 56 Celebrity Events 60 Emerging Artists Events Feturing RAW artist and photographer Kizzi Pane
Feturing RAW artist Libni Lozano
Summer collection by Jose Jhan
Dominican Republic Fashion Week
A conversation with Adrian Carter A conversation with Damond Blue
FloRida and Natalie LaRose Video Filming at Ruby Tuesdays
Featuring culinary artist Chef Jordan
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Concept 62 Creative Beyond Brunch Sundays Writer's Corner and Relationships 66 Love The Secret Behind Why A Woman Cheats by Toni Douglas
70 BeButEmpowered Do They Have Capacity For You by Georgia Bryce
In Style 72 Traveling How To Avoid Common Travel Nightmares by Showeshi Boston
A CONVERSATION WITH
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Cover Credit: Subject: "Men Hurt Too" Getting to know Spoken Word artist Adrian "Lovebook" Carter Photographer: Joe Wesley
Photography credit: Vanessa Perez
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VISUAL ARTS
POP-UP PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHED BY Kizzy Payne Kp Lenz Photography
KIZZI
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VISUAL ARTS
PAINTINGS
"LETTING GO" Painted by Libni Lozano
FASHION
PHOTOGRAPHY
Dream in Marrakech by Jose Jhan Summer 2016 Collection
Photographer Herbert Tucker Designer Jose Jhan Stylist Raul Cohen Asst Socrates McKinney Editor Rahul Pandit Shot in San Juan, Puerto Rico during San Juan Moda F/W 2016 Collections.
COVER STORY
MEN HURT TOO
ADRIAN "LOVEBOOK" CARTER
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erendipity is the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Whit this said, the universe has funny way of connecting people in the oddest of places. I have first met Adrian at a RAW Artists Miami Event where he mentioned that his talent was spoken word. At that time the magazine was still trying to make a name for itself. Little did I know that our paths would cross again. I recently attended a poetry event where he was the principal character. I didn't know that I was in for a treat. Adrian surely left his heart on the stage, the audience couldn't be more pleased. His presence alone demanded silence and as he began to speak it was nothing but snaps and applauses. His latest release of the “Lovebear’s Heartstrings” album is a series of songs and spoken word pieces which touch the heart and also motivate. Adrian not only is an eloquent poet but also an author. Look out for his new book “Songs of Adrian”, a love masterpiece complementing his "Lovebook" series. In the next few pages, what follows is a conversation with Adrian “Lobebook” Carter. It is simply a delight to get to know the person behind these words of enchantment.
SONG OF ADRIAN 3rd edition of the Lovebook Series
When in love, the sensual touch between lovers evoke a depth of emotion and connection that can only be perfectly aligned between spirit, soul, and body. Song of Adrian swoons into these feelings of Eros love through poetry, showing appreciation and tenderness for his female lover. The word play is foreplay that deeply caresses the heart into deeper depths and higher heights in that sacred space shared between perfect lovers, flowing with passion, romance, and eroticism.
To know more about his LOVEBOOK series please visit: http://www.adriancarter.solutions/#spokenword-poetry/er0m2
"Give It To You"" directed by Edgar Esteves
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MUSICAL ARTS
HELLO FRIDAY
EVENTS
The release of the song of the summer!
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nternational recording artist Flo Rida welcomes fans with a VIP party on South Beach to introduce his new song “Hello Friday”. The provided entertainment was surely enjoyable with music by DJ Reflex spinning records from 2008 off his album “Mail On Sunday” along with a mixture of songs from his protégé Natalie La Rose who was also present at the event. For the special event TGIFridays had a special menu that included two cocktails “Florita” and “Hello Friday”. As of now, FloRida has surpassed Eminem on Hip-hop #1’s chart; his popular song “My House” being number one. With so many great accomplishments FloRida was honored on June 3, 2014 when Mayor Oliver Gilbert of Miami Gardens (Carol City) presented him with the Key to the City. He was awarded for his endeavors through his Florida Youth Football League and various programs coordinated through his Big Dreams for Kids Charity. Creativ Mag had the opportunity to be a part of the first anniversary of FloRida Day (March 26). Both artists took pictures with fans and enjoyed TGIFs delectable food. While FloRida shooting the second half of his music video but in the meantime I was able to sit down and talk with Natalie La Rose.
NATALIE LA ROSE
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