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ES MAGAZINE ISSUE 2
WELCOME/ CONTENTS OCT 2012
Fashion & Beauty
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Slang Teez
Entertainment
Latest fashion Make-up with Sue the make-up girl
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Saydis
Health
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Latest news International and Local Shi Wisdom
Good-bye muffin top What to know about your woman parts
Lifestyle Latest on dating Where to: Jamaica
Food 4 cocktails to die for Halloween treats
MESSAGE FROM
THE EDITOR
Hello! I am so excited for the second issue of ES Magazine. The first was absolutely well worth all the teams’ efforts. I am enormously grateful for everyone who were in the first issue, if it wasn’t for all of you it wouldn’t have been what it was, so thank you very much! Okay in this issue
we are back on top of the fashion game with Slang Teez. They are utterly crazy with style. Shi Wisdom who’s one of the greatest artists in Toronto, her music is timeless, so make sure to check her out in this issue. An up and coming artist named Saydis talks about his music, and the reasons
Magazine Team Editor : J DALE Email: Jan.dale369@gmail.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR: M.HAMILTON Email: elitesocietyjm@gmail. com
behind it all. October is the month to be aware of breast cancer, It’s a terrible disease that has taken away many, and has numerous survivors. So this month show your appreciation for those who are still here, and donate for breast cancer awareness. I hope you all enjoy this issue of
Front page Model: Leah Camille Blacksher
ES Magazine, thank you all for reading, The Elite team will continue to do our best to bring you the best of the best. J.Dale
The Muffin-top Workout:
Fat-burning moves target that annoying waistband bulge. by S.Dylon Recover for one to two minutes at an easier pace about a 5 on your toughness scale. Repeat those hard and easy intervals for a total of 20 minutes. Once you get the interval rhythm down, throw in some spurts in which you’re working at an 8 or 9 on your intensity scale to challenge your body and burn even more fat. Cool down for five minutes at a light pace.
The muffin top, that back-of-the-hips area that bulges over the waistband of our favorite jeans. Yeah that thing, “It’s body fat, plain and simple. And the fastest way to get rid of it is by doing cardio.Yup more exercise okay here’s the thing, by mixing intense bursts with slower periods, intervals torch calories faster than exercising at a steady pace. The muffin-busting plan These intervals work with any cardio exercise you like—such as walking, biking or jogging. Start off with a five-minute warm-up at a low-to-moderate intensity to get your blood flowing. Pick up the pace for one minute; the effort required should be about a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10—1 being effortless and 10 being extremely tough. Speed isn’t the only way to boost intensity; try increasing the treadmill incline, running stairs or hopping onto a tough cardio machine like a stair-stepper.
The frog (A) Get into a raised push-up position. (B) In one fluid motion, slowly bring left knee in toward your chest, lift leg out to left side, push leg behind you, straighten knee and return to start position. Then do the move in reverse (start by lifting left leg out to side) to complete the rep. DO TWO SETS OF SIX REPS ON EACH SIDE. Ultimate toe reach (A) Lie face-up on floor with arms stretched out to each side at shoulder height, legs straight, feet about hipwidth apart. (B) Lifting shoulder blades off the ground as high as you can, simultaneously raise left arm and right leg off the ground, trying to touch toes. Return to start position and repeat. DO TWO SETS OF 10 REPS ON EACH SIDE. Weighted walking lunge (A) Stand with feet shoulder-width apart; hold a dumbbell with both hands, arms straight in front at shoulder height. (B) Take a big step forward with left leg, lower into a lunge, and twist torso to the left, as shown. Rise to start position, then switch sides by lunging with right leg and twisting to the right. DO TWO SETS OF 12 REPS ON EACH SIDE.
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Women’s Health: Everything You
Don’t Know About Your Lady part but by S.Dreisbach
Is it better to sleep commando? It’s not a bad idea, especially if you’re prone to itching or irritation. Sleeping commando gets oxygen to the tissue and allows sweat and moisture to evaporate instead of sticking around and bugging your skin. How big is the vagina? The vagina has a pretty miraculous ability to expand, by as much as 200 percent in width alone to accommodate, an incoming penis or an outgoing baby. But in everyday life, the average vagina is only three to four inches long Just how much discharge) is actually normal? I’m pretty sure my mother has never uttered the word vagina. When I was growing up, she’d refer to any “down there” matters with a sweeping gesture that could have meant anything south of my belly button and north of Bali. I think she figured she’d leave it to a pro: my appointed health instructor, who was actually the gym teacher, and who began his lecture on female anatomy by writing breast up on the board. (I’m not joking.) But surely, in today’s high-speed information age, women are better informed about their sexual health, right? Nope. Young women don’t know as much as they used to about their sexual health. The problem is, women now believe that because they can go to the Web, it eliminates the need for them to have a base of knowledge about their body. So let’s fill in those blanks now. Here we go, girls! First things first: How do I know if I’ve had an orgasm? Orgasms take time and practice to figure out. And no, you won’t necessarily be rocketed to another dimension of glitter and rainbows when you have one. “But there is a difference between just the pleasure of being intimate with someone and the pleasure and release of orgasm. When you have one, you’ll most likely know.
Discharge should be clear or a very light yellow and shouldn’t be sticky or have a bad odor to it, If it does, see your ob-gyn, whether your discharge is normal or not, you should never try to spare your panties by wearing a pad the pad is trapping moisture down there. Then her body senses something’s not normal and sends more discharge to try to clear the problem out. Just wear breathable cotton underwear, change them if necessary and let your body take care of business.
What’s the best way to keep my lady parts clean? The best thing you can do is bathe with a washcloth and warm water. Unless you literally smell something fishy down there ( see your gyno). Can masturbating help or hurt my sex life? What about using vibrators? For the most part, a little self-love is a good thing. It teaches you what you like and how to get yourself to orgasm. Using a vibrator a lot has the potential to raise your orgasmic threshold, making it hard for your partner to stimulate you in the same way it does.
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COMING SOON
WHE R E TO : J AMAIC A’S TOP H OT E L S
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Half Moon is the island's most upscale all-inclusive resort (although it's also possible to book just lodgings, if you'd rather avoid the package thing). The 398 rooms, suites, cottages, and villas here are spread over a 400-acre property, which includes a pair of white, crescent-shaped beaches (one for sunrise, one for sunset), and, well, just about everything else you can imagine. For starters, there's a Trent Jones par-72 golf course, a tennis academy, squash courts, and an equestrian center. There's also an outdoor mall, a 68,000-square-foot spa, a gym, six restaurants, seven bars, and a pool for every week of the year (although some of these are for private villas). There's a whole kiddie village for the little ones, with a pool, a water slide, and even a lagoon with two resident dolphins (there's an extra charge for petting them, though). As for the lodgings themselves, picture a plantation house transplanted from Dallas and you'll have a pretty good idea.
Forget the beach; this is one of the most breathtakingly romantic spots in Jamaica. Set 3,000 feet up in the forested slopes of the Blue Mountains, it has views of Kingston and its great sweep of bay far below. Wooden walkways link three hilltop pavilions (bar, restaurant, library/lounge) with the guest rooms, a collection of 12 charming Georgian-style cottages ranging between 400 and more than 3,000 square feet. Each of the 18 rooms is elegantly furnished— period sideboards, cane chairs, sofas, exotic antiques and artifacts, mahogany four-poster beds draped with netting—but also comes with modern perks like minibars, heated mattress pads (evenings in the mountains can be chilly), and a selection of CDs. The room known as 59 Steps is almost swallowed up by banana plants and ferns; Mountain View lives up to its name; and Birds Hill, a one-bedroom suite, has its own gazebo with a hot tub screened from the view of every creature except the birds.
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Jamaica Inn This is one of Jamaica's class acts. During high season, most men wear jackets to dinner—not because they have to, but because the seaside terrace with its balusters, candlelit tables, china and crystal, and quietly playing live band makes dressing up feel appropriate. The 51 guest rooms, spread among five buildings along a beach and six acres of lawns, are modeled on traditional island villas. Enclosed, air-conditioned sleeping quarters— with four-poster beds, antique repro furnishings, and floral upholstery—lead to spacious private loggias furnished as outdoor living rooms, with overstuffed sofas and wing chairs. Beach Wing suites put you closest to the sand, but some guests prefer the East Wing, where the terraces look out over rolling green lawns and the sea beyond. The newest and most opulent lodgings on the property are four private cottages, set apart from the main hotel. They're conveniently adjacent to the KiYara Ocean Spa, which offers moonlight massage on a seaside, flower-surrounded veranda.
Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall Its driveway seems to be longer, its porte cochere grander, than at other Jamaican resorts, and a brigade of doormen leap to swing open the big bronze-and-glass doors. Inside, the 40-foot-high lobby of polished mahogany faces a wall of tall windows overlooking the gardens, the pool, and the beach. The 427 guest rooms are exactly what you expect from the Ritz-Carlton—plump multi-pillowed beds with Frette linens, antique reproduction furnishings, lavish marble baths, large balconies—although only a quarter of them face directly onto the sea. It's worth shelling out a little extra for a room on the fifth-floor Club Level for its dedicated concierge, computer access, and continuous food and beverage service. Among the six on-site dining options, Jasmine, with its innovative Caribbean-Asian cuisine, is the standout.
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Top Places to Visit in Toronto
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Over 600 acres of parkland comprise the Toronto Islands. Visitors will find a plethora of activities including picnic areas, walking and bicycle trails, beaches, boat rentals, and volleyball and tennis courts.If you don't like cars you're in luck. There are no automobiles allowed on the islands (minus some maintenance vehicles) making the isles the largest urban car-free community in North America. Among the islands you'll also find the Centreville Amusement Park. The park is home to over 30 rides and attractions.
CN Tower
CN Tower stands at over 1800 feet. It’s a fixture of Toronto’s skyline as well as a national symbol of pride for Canadians. Once the tallest free-standing structure in the world, it’s now regulated to being just the tallest free-standing structure in the Americas. Even so, the tower provides visitors with an amazing view. Two million people ride the elevator to the top of the tower to see that view ever year.The CN originally stood for Canadian National, the name of the railway company that built the tower. Now that the tower is owned by the government, the CN stands for Canada’s National, as in Canada’s National Tower.
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You really can't visit Toronto without checking out the Hockey Hall of Fame. After all, Toronto is Canada's biggest city and hockey is it biggest sport.The hockey hall of fame comprises over 57,000 square feet of displays, games, hockey memorabilia and even the Stanley Cup itself.Over 355 hockey greats have been enshrined in the hall of fame. During your visit you'll find displays dedicated to Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, and many more.The hall is opened every day of the year except Induction Day (usually early November), Christmas and New Year's Day.
Toronto Zoo
At 710 acres, the Toronto Zoo is the third largest zoo in the world.Situated in the Rouge Valley, over a million visitors come to the Toronto Zoo every year to see its 5,000 animals. These animals comprise more than 500 species.Canada's biggest zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas. You should call or check their website for hours of operation as times vary from season to season.
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Rogers Centre & Air Canada Centre Torontonians love their sports, especially their Blue Jays and Maple Leafs.The Blue Jays play at the Rogers Centre. This venue was formerly known as Skydome. Also calling the Rogers Centre home are the Argonauts of the Canadian Football League and the NFL's Buffalo Bills. Since 2008, the Bills have played one home game a year in Canada.The National Hockey League's Maple Leafs and the National Basketball Association's Raptors play at the Air Canada Centre in downtown Toronto.
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Opened in May of 1971, Ontario Place is a multi-use entertainment and amusement park geared towards family fun.Situated on three man-made islands on the Lake Ontario waterfront, Ontario Place offers visitors restaurants, various rides for children (and a few for adults), Soak City (a water park), Cinesphere (an IMAX theatre) and The Molson Amphitheatre.Another feature of the complex is The Forum, an outdoor concert venue, and Adventure Island, home of the Wilderness Adventure Ride.The park is closed from October to April but the Cinesphere is opened all year around.
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Royal Ontario Museum
With over six million pieces and 40 galleries, the Royal Ontario Museum, or ROM, is Canada's largest museum of world culture and natural history. Furthermore, the ROM is the fifth largest museum in North America.The gigantic museum is known for its collections of dinosaurs, near Eastern and African art, East Asian art, and Canadian history.As with most museums, the ROM hosts traveling and limited engagement exhibitions.You can visit the ROM every day of the year except Christmas.
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St. Lawrence Market
The St. Lawrence Market's offers shoppers a variety of unique shops, coffee houses, and atmosphere. It's one of the best places in Toronto to relax and people watch. Tracing its origins all the way back to 1803, the Saturday Farmers' Market is a great place for finding the freshest vegetables, meats, breads, and other delicious items.On Sundays, from dawn until 5 pm, dozens of antique dealers surround the plaza in the North Market. The best part about St. Lawrence Market is the admission is free.
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Casa Loma
Canada's Wonderland
Just minutes north of Toronto, Canada's Wonderland is 330-acre theme park with over 200 attractions.The park is open from May to October. For hours of operations visit the park's website or contact them by phone.Canada's first major theme park features 48 thrill rides and a water park. Make sure you check out one of the park's fiercest ride, The Behemoth.Wonderland's 15 thrilling roller coasters are the most for a theme park not residing in the United States.
Casa Loma offers visitors a chance to experience an elegant European style castle.Canada's premiere castle sits on a 5-acre estate replete with a luscious world-class garden.Built by Sir Henry Pellat from 1911-1914, Casa Loma features decorated suites, secret passages, an 800-foot tunnel, towers, and stables.The castle is opened everyday but Christmas. The garden is open from May through October. Last admission is at 4pm.A 22-minute, self guided audio tour is available to guide visitors through the castle's 98 rooms. ES MAGAZINE | 13
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BREAST CANCER: survivor stories
In July 2005, at the age of 33, I found a lump in my right breast that was causing me a fair amount of pain. When I went to the doctor, I was told that it most likely was not cancer, because cancer doesn't hurt. Boy was that doctor wrong. She stuck me with needles to try and drain what she believed to be a cyst, but without luck. Finally, she decided to send me for a mammogram and an ultrasound, just in case, but still reassuring me it was more than likely just a cyst. I waited three weeks for my appointment, and two days later, I received the scariest news ever. The next day I saw a surgeon, and the day after was in surgery having a biopsy done. It's amazing how fast they can move. August 8th, 2005, just a little over a week after being diagnosed, I had a radical mastectomy of the right breast. After six FEC 100 chemotherapy treatments and five weeks of radiation, I am still here,
thankfully, to tell my story. I have since had re-construction surgery and was so lucky to find the surgeon I did. What an awesome job he did for me! The love and support of my family and friends helped me get through this experience. My two beautiful girls cheered me on, and supported me through this journey, and it is because of them that I am here to write my story. If there is any advice I can give everyone, it would be if a doctor ever tells you it can't be cancer as it doesn't hurt, don't listen. Get a second opinion immediately! To anyone just going through this awful disease, keep fighting, you can do it. I never wish to take back this experience, and journey I was on. It has made me into the person I am today, the person I really like, and am happy to be. - Denise Czop from Ontario
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My dear, beloved mother passed away from her third bout of breast cancer, on February 22nd, 2008. Now she was a survivor! My mother, Mary McLean, of Honeywood, Ontario, fought this aggressive disease with everything she had, and miraculously Mom held on for thirteen years—which was completely unheard of in the medical world! Mom told me it was because of my beautiful little daughter, Madeleine, who was born a mere four months before she was diagnosed. I had never seen a woman so brave! With courage and determination, Mom walked up the stairs to the hospital, where she would submit to an operation removing one of her breasts, and lymph nodes. I will never forget that day. It is engrained in my head, forever— watching her walk up the six steps, and as terrified as she must have been, she never looked back at me and the baby, sitting in the car. Because if she had, perhaps she would have lost her nerve. I will never know, as one bout after another, my mother fought valiantly every step of the way. Through chemo, radiation, and more aggressive surgery, finally she succumbed, after it had ravaged her organs. When we were told that she had only four more weeks to live, it became the most horrible time for our family, as the pain consumed her. Finally, she took her last breath, while holding my sister's hand, as my brother and I were away from the hospital at that time. I miss her so much, that I feel it is unbearable. I want everyone to know that Mom beat all the odds, and she hung on, like the trouper she was, because she told me she lived for Madeleine, and that was her focus. To live another day, and see her darling grand-daughter, as she took one more step towards her eternity, and left us all blessed with her legacy of amazing courage for her daughters, son, and grandchildren to all witness, as we let go of her into the arms of God. -Lorraine Waller from Ontario
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How To Deal With Being A Third Wheel by L.D
Oh boy! It does suck when your friend is dating and your not. When that happens you automatically become a third wheel when they go out, believe me it’s no fun. I’ve definitely been in situations where a third party dive-bombed my date, and it can be pretty awkward. But here’s how to deal with the situation if it happens to you. Obviously, not all couple are considerate of their third wheel. So here are some tips on how to deal with being a third wheel:
should stop them (unless they are kinky!) because they will think it is funny or they will think YOU are gross! 5. You are a third wheel and suddenly, the couple start fighting. Do not get sucked into the fight. Do not take sides. Do not cough nervously and try and find excuses to walk away. Enjoy the moment! Yeah, you may be single and yeah, you may be a third wheel, but hey there is nothing wrong with that. Be glad that you don’t have such childish fights.
1. Don’t be a third wheel! Don’t go to the movies, dinner, outing if you know in advance that you are going to be a third wheel. Just find something else to do. 2. If you cannot get out of that movie, dinner, outing invite, then add another wheel! Bring another friend with you. 3. You are a third wheel and the couple you are with keep stroking each other’s hair and winking at each other. Two can play at that game! Just do the same thing to the person you are the same sex with. If you are a girl, do what the guy does to the girl. If you are a guy, do what the girl does to the guy. Because if you do this to the person in the opposite sex, it’s not going to go down well with their other half!! 4. You are a third wheel and everything is going okay until the couple start kissing. Gross, right? Well, don’t say “Gross, get a room guys!” because for some bizarre reason, this turns them on and they start getting into it! Instead, try this line, “Oh yeah, that’s sexy! Mm…! It’s getting me all turned on!” That ES MAGAZINE | 16
It’s OK Not To Have A Type, Right? by J.D
We all have “That” friend who feels they are the greatest match maker in the world right? After awhile it gets really frustrating and annoying doesn’t it. I feel the same way about people who have a clear type when it comes to dating. Lately I’ve had several people ask me what type of guy I’m interested in. These are usually people I’ve just met, who apparently want to set me up with whatever single men they might know immediately. (I’m starting to think I reek of desperation). Nobody really wants to be set up with anyone. And as usual I end up shrugging or avoiding the question. Because I really don’t know! The men I’ve dated or hooked up with don’t really seem to have a very strong connection amongst them, either in looks or personality. I like to think of myself as open to all possibilities of men, but it kind of seems to aggravate people.
Reasons to why I don’t like to commit to a type: I have things I like about guys in theory, but they don’t always pan out. I tend to like to be with guys who are on the big and strong side, but wouldn’t you know it, I’ve fallen for several slender types along the way. Enough about the physical notes, I appreciate intelligence and humor, but often I end up turned off by guys I think are showy about their smarts or too jokey. So maybe I just don’t even know what I actually like! Is that bad? At 21, should I have a better idea of what I'm attracted to in a potential boyfriend? Or am I just open-minded? I know how my potential match makers seem to feel: Get it together so we know who to set you up on a (probably miserable) blind date with! But I’m still young I have time.
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Edens taste: halloween treats POISON APPLE (CANDY APPLE) Ingredients • 10 medium apples (stems removed) • 10 popsicle sticks • 1/2 cup water • 2 1/2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup corn syrup • 1 tablespoon white vinegar • 1 teaspoon red food colouring Directions 1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Rinse the apples well and pat dry. Insert a stick into the bottom of each apple. Set aside. 2. Candy glaze Place all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 143°C (290°F). Remove from the heat. Dip the apples in the syrup one at a time, coating thoroughly. Place on the cookie sheet. Let the glaze harden. 3. After dipping the apples in the syrup, you can roll them in crushed pistachios or peanuts. 4. Note Use any leftover glaze to make lollipops: Butter a marble slab or cover an inverted baking sheet with aluminum foil and oil lightly. Pour about 15 ml (1 tablespoon) syrup onto the slab or baking sheet. Lay 1 end of a wooden lollipop stick or coffee stirrer in the middle of the syrup and cover with another 15 ml (1 tablespoon) syrup. Repeat with the remaining syrup. If the syrup starts to harden in the saucepan, heat gently to liquefy. ES MAGAZINE | 18
SPOOKY COOKIES Ingredients • 6 cups all-purpose flour (sifted, then measured), plus more for dusting • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened • 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar • 4 teaspoons ground ginger • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 2 large eggs • 1 1/2 cups unsulfured molasses Directions 1. Sift flour, baking soda, and baking powder together into a large bowl; set aside. 2. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until fluffy. Beat in ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Beat in eggs and molasses. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture. 3. Divide dough into three equal pieces, and flatten into disks. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour. 4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Using templates and a paring knife, cut dough into shapes. Transfer shapes to baking sheets and refrigerate 15 minutes. 5. Bake until crisp but not darkened, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely on wire racks. Decorate with icing.
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to die 4 Cocktails Blood Orange Margaritas Ingredients Kosher salt Crushed ice cup(s) fresh blood orange juice 2 ounce(s) tequila 1 ounce(s) triple sec or Cointreau Blood orange wedges (optional), for garnish Directions Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses and dip in kosher salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Add orange juice, tequila, and triple sec. Shake well and strain into glasses. Garnish with orange wedges, if desired.
Dark and Stormies Ingredients Ice cubes: 8 cup(s) ginger beer Drink: 8 cup(s) ginger beer 4 cup(s) dark rum cup(s) fresh lime juice, or to taste Thinly sliced lime, for garnish Directions To make ginger beer ice cubes: Pour 8 cups ginger beer into 4 ice cube trays and freeze. Stir ginger beer, rum and lime juice in a pitcher. Serve in tall cocktail glasses with 3 or 4 ice cubes each; garnish with lime. Try Barritt’s Ginger Beer, available at sodapopstop. com, and Gosling’s rum. ES MAGAZINE | 20
Vampire Kiss Martini Ingredients 1 part raspberry liqueur, Chambord® 1 part vodka, Absolut® 1 part Champagne, Korbel® Licorice, wax teeth, candy corn, and/or blood orange slice Directions In a chilled martini glass, layer raspberry liqueur, vodka, and Champagne. Garnish with licorice, wax teeth, candy corn, and/or blood orange slice.
Scary Icee and Spooky Spooky Punch
Ingredients 1 can(s) (12-ounce) frozen cranberry concentrate 3 1/2 cup(s) fresh orange juice, Minute Maid® 1 liter(s) lemon-lime soda Directions In a pitcher, combine cranberry concentrate, orange juice, and lemon-lime soda. Serve in glasses over ice.
Scary Ice
Ingredients 1 can(s) (12-ounce) frozen lemonade mix concentrate 2 tablespoon(s) packaged lemon gelatin mix, Jell-O® 1 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar, C&H® Ice Directions In a blender, cover and pulse lemonade, gelatin, and sugar. Add ice to almost fill blender. Cover and continue to pulse until ice is crushed. Pour into glasses and serve. ES MAGAZINE | 21
entertainment news: Jamaica
Tifa tops MTV Africa chart with ‘Hold On’
Tifa continues to flourish as she has scored another major international achievement. Tifa copped the number-one spot on the MTV Base Africa Dancehall Chart, earning her second chart-topping single outside of Jamaica. It’s also her second chart-topper produced by Washroom Entertainment as her hit collaboration in 2010 with Tami Chynn (Certified Diva) earned similar success.Hold On originally debuted in second spot on the MTV Base Africa Dancehall Chart but elevated to number one in its third week on the countdown. The video for Hold On has also been in regular rotation on local television, particularly countdown shows on CVM, RE TV and HYPE TV.Tifa expressed her delight with this achievement and hopes to perform very soon for her fans in Africa.
Aidonia and Tommy Lee to headline peace concert in November
Dancehall stalwarts will be shifting from their hardcore personas in the name of peace, as they will headline a special concert aimed at curbing violence.Jag One Productions (J.O.P) leader,Aidonia and prominent ‘Gaza’ artiste, Tommy Lee Sparta will headline a peace concert dubbed Stop The Violence, Stop The Crimeat the Little Coppa Club in Bull Bay, St. Thomas on November 24. Bermudian promoter, Kevin Smith, who’s currently spearheading a peace tour throughout the Caribbean, organized the event.The event will also features legendary Reggae singer, Sizzla Kalonji as well asPotential Kidd, Stylysh, Darrio, Eyesus, Marlon Binns and Chi Ching Ching, amongst many others.
Sean Paul the first Jamaican artiste to reach 100 million views on YouTube
Though prominent Dancehall/Reggae superstar, Sean Paul may not be reaping the rewards he hoped for in the United States regarding his latest album, the entertainer has scored a major milestone through the North American country’s biggest video-sharing outlet.The official video for Got 2 Luv U, the chart-topping single from Sean Paul and American pop princess, Alexis Jordan has clipped the 100 million views mark on YouTube, via Atlantic Records’ official channel. This makes Sean Paul the first Jamaican artiste to reach such a milestone with one single as the lead track off his new album, Tomahawk Technique has struck a chord with his fans in around the world, particularly in the United States and Europe, since its release in September 2011.
ETANA UNLEASHES REGGAE
Etana, the songstress returns with her brand new digital-only EP Reggae on November 13th with VP Records. The 3-song preview off her upcoming studio album Better Tomorrow will give fans a taste of what is to come in February 2013. The entire set is produced by Shane Brown with Stanley “Rellee” Hayden co-creating the title track.The charismatic singer, songwriter and performer incorporates elements of reggae, soul and pop into her captivating postmodern sound that tackles real life experiences. Etana’s unabashed romanticism shines on the soulful sway of “Reggae” and the r&b tinged “4 Play 2 Love (Start Over)” about her torn feelings of two lovers. The spine-chilling single “Better Tomorrow” addresses the atrocities of children in poverty-stricken communities, while instilling optimism for brighter days. Etana’s lyrical depth and revolutionary thought continue to impress and inspire her audience. ES MAGAZINE | 22
International BRUNO MARS REVEALS TRACKLISTING AND ALBUM ART FOR UNORTHODOX JUKEBOX
Bruno Mars is back in a big way. Locked Out Of Heaven, Mars’ first single off his sophomore album Unorthodox Jukebox, has been flying up the charts for weeks, topped off with Bruno appearing as both the host and musical guest on this past weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live.Now Mars has released the tracklisting and album artwork for the disc, due out December 11. The artwork shows a gorilla looking into a jukebox, likely a nod to track number three on the album, titled Gorilla.
How Deep Is Your Love For Sean Paul And Kelly Rowland Sean Paul teamed up with Kelly Rowland earlier this year for his latest single off of Tomahawk Technique, called How Deep Is Your Love, and if that vocal collaboration weren't HAWT enough on its own, the pair absolutely SIZZLE in the just-released music video!
New Playlist From Destiny’s Child
Destiny's Child will be reportedly releasing a retrospective album of their greatest hits, titled Playlist, on October 8th, in celebration of the 15 year anniversary of the group's first single to go number one in the United States, No, No, No, Part 2! Playlist will ALSO feature many more of our ass-shaking favorites, including Bills, Bills, Bills, Independent Women, and Bootylicious!And although Matthew Knowles has confirmed that there’s no plans for Beyoncé, Kelly and Michelle to reunite in the near future, he IS also planning a second album to be released this year
SOLANGE KNOWLES ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM TRUE
Solange Knowles has announced a new album entitled True. The album will be released on November 27 through Terrible Records, the label owned by Grizzly Bear’s Chris Taylor.
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shi Wisdom
bona fide voice and style by LaLaDale
Toronto has remarkable talents, and one that is soon to take over is Shi Wisdom, her voice is unmistakably bona fide. With rousing and gritty lyrics it’s no wonder she is on the radar, of many. Shi Wisdom was absorbed in many programs in the arts, which allowed her to discover her musical talent of singing and passion for music. Inspired by musical prodigies such as Prince, Smokie Norful, Stevie Wonder, and Bob Marley, it has helped to develop Shi’s creative musical presence. Wisdom being a level 8 classically trained pianist, at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Q- Do you ever get lost in the “music”, the creation process? A-The creation of music requires for you to get “lost”….but the real word, in my opinion, is finding yourself in the music. Q- What do you think makes your music authentic? A-My music is authentic because it comes from within me. I write and compose and am a part of the entire creation process. Q- Which one of your songs are your absolute favorites? A-Penny is my favorite track, by myself, at the moment. Q- What type of audience do you feel you have? A-I’m not sure what type of audience I have. Lovers of my music seem to come from all walks of life and all ages. Q- When Shi isn’t on stage what does she do? A-When Shi isn’t on stage, she’s writing, composing, mentoring and LIVING. ES MAGAZINE | 24
photo by : Siddiqui Sight & Vision
Q- Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? A- In the next 5 years, I see myself doing the exact same thing, but on a much bigger scale. Signed or not. Q- Why the name “Shi Wisdom”? A-“Shi” is a high school pet name. Wisdom is my real last name. Q- Do you think you have any competition in the game as of now? A- I’m not a competitive person, by nature, so I’m not quite sure how to answer this question. I believe there is room in this world for everyone’s art to be heard and appreciated. There’s an audience for everything!
shi Wisdom: Bona fide voice and style
Q- What was it like to hear your own creation/song on the radio for the first time? A- It was surreal. I almost didn’t believe that it was on the radio and checked to see if I had a CD playing. Lol. Q- When did you decide to continue on with your singing career? A-I decided to take singing seriously about 2 1/2 years ago. Since then, it’s been the slow, steady climb. Q- So far in the music business what has been your proudest moment, or your greatest accomplishment thus far? A-My proudest moment was gaining my mother and grandparents as fans. They’re my harshest critics. Q- If you could tour with anyone who would it be? A-I’d tour with Erykah Badu, most definitely. Q- What was the first song you wrote? A-I really can’t remember! Lol. Shi’s first single, Love Speak was released spring of 2011 and has received positive feedback from music lovers everywhere even industry personnel’s. Her song, “R.I.P. (I’m Ready For Ya)”, which she co-wrote with Toronto alum, Drake, appears on Rita Ora’s debut album, and sits high atop the UK music charts. And she recently launched her EP, “LVSPK”, at an event that sold out in the first 72 hours. Shi has performed at numerous venues and events all around the city building her stage portfolio. With only a mix tape and a number of recorded tracks, Shi’s gained a large following that only continues to grow. Wisdom is continuously writing more songs to add to her long collection of yet-to-be released music. As Shi continues to develop her craft, there’s no telling what’s next, but something is coming.
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Sit Down With: SAYDIS WHAT YOU KNOW & DON’T KNOW by J.D
Have you been moved by your music?? YES, Ihave two tracks that made me say wow, is this me...its off my brand new mixtape Above and beyond thats on mediafire. I got a bit personal with these tracks telling stories from my life and about my situation with my dad, speaking out the death of a friend and about females who are doing ill jobs to make it in life you just real things and hearing it and seeing where I came from with the dirty songs I had done made me give myself a pat on the back for the transition to a better artist.
Saydis Goodall, was inspired to become a rapper by the lyrically pronounced Tupac. His words of wisdom and clarity had changed Saydis life completely. As a child growing up Saydis had the dream of becoming a pilot, rising above the clouds, but after being inspired Saydis has created a new dream of not soaring to new heights in a plane but in ranking as his inspirer, with hopes of one day becoming as great as he was. In the process of emerging and being recognized as a young rapper in Jamaica, Saydis took his first job at rapping at the tender age of twelve. In many cases your first attempt at doing something may not be your best and it was the case here. However, Saydis was not discouraged; he then took another shot a year later when he recorded his first freestyle that was better than any song he ever wrote at that time. He then progressed by recording in his house with a broken microphone and his out dated lap top. A few songs later Saydis was being recognized by the multitude, fellow friends and friends of his friends. Though he has not made it to the top Saydis continues to make music and with over 70 songs already recorded, 2 mix tapes deep he has high hopes that he will become successful some how, some way. “The Jamaican rapper who wants to be an American legend.”
What is your artist name & what is the meaning towards it? The name I go by is Saydis, and its simple, break it down in two halves. Its some what of a command, telling people to say this (whatever I rapped about in any of my song), memorize it and spit it back out. How long have you been doing this for? Music on a whole it has been nine years but taking the rap music seriously it has been five years total of just making music. Do you feel that this is what you should be doing? Honestly I feel like this is what I’m supposed to be doing with my life, I have no love for none of my other talents like the love i have for music and I think if I wasn’t rapping i would do something music related. What is your artist name & what is the meaning towards it? The name I go by is Saydis, and its simple, break it down in two halves. Its some what of a command, telling people to say this (whatever I rapped about in any of my song), memorize it and spit it back out. How long have you been doing this for?Music on a whole it has been nine years but taking the rap music seriously it has been five years total of just making music.
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sit down with: saydis
Who is an artist you would work with OR want to work with? I always dreamed of working with Tupac, I know he’s dead and all but on a remix track for an album or something, but I always wanted to work with Dmx and Cassie. What makes your music different from other artists? My music is different because I'm coming from the heart with it, you know with love not for the love of money because these artist don't see what they are doing to the young people, BRAINWASHING and yet they don't care they only in for cheese and any eye witness can see - Hopsin. What do you think your style is as an artist? My style as an artist right now, is natural thats my style... being myself not following society and the love for vanity. Who am I? just a simple young man by the name of saydis who is in love with music. No swag no gangsta just a simple young man. Is there anything else you would do other from what you are doing now? Not the one I want, but im blessed with the fans I have. I mainly have a jamaican audience at this time due to the fact I was on a freestyle battle show on R.E TV called face off and that kinda gave me the exposure I needed for motivation to keep going. How important is music to you? Music is very important to me, because I have a genuine love for this art, I can’t even explain how I care for this. Music is like my only child and I’m slowly him/her grow. I’m not in this for no money but for myself and the people who want to enjoy life and for the ones who need healing.
How or where did you start your journey as an artist? That’s funny because I started it all in Jamaica in high school St. Georges College in the 7th grade ill never forget, while I was supposed to be learning in my class me and my friends were beating desk tops and making music when the teacher stepped out or we have free time lol and everyone was telling how good i was but way back before I was writing my own material in Primary school St.Richards Primary when 50 Cent came out with the track wanksta i use to rap it to everybody like it was my own so the passion was there from a tender age and i just grew into it. How far are you willing to take your music? As far as I can, you know I work off life and life ways you can’t make anything happen thats not going to happen you understand what I’m saying...so as far as the people let me I should say, if given the opportunity I want to take it around the world and back because now is the time in my life where I can say i cleaned up pretty good. I’m more conscious of what I write and when I write I try to bring off a positive message every time i do so because the world needs healing.
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by LaLa
Rule #1
Rule #5
DO think about the mood you're trying to commun cate
DO store bright lipsticks in the fridge
First, consider whether you’re going for a classic lip look, like rich red, or something more punchy, like coral or orange.
Sure, your boyfriend or BFF might think you’re crazy, but storing your lipstick in the fridge will prolong its life and make it easier to use as well.
Rule #6
Rule #2
DON'T pair with heavy eye makeup
This one may seem like a no-brainer, but if you’re already rocking a loud pout, there’s no need to seriously play up your peepers too.
DO exfoliate your lips first
To allow for a better, smoother application, apply a thick lip balm, and using a soft baby toothbrush, gently brush your lips back and forth.” This will slough away all the dead skin, which is more apparent on bright lips. You can also try a lip scrub.
Rule #3
DO choose a matching lip pencil
Because full coverage bright lipstick does take some skill to apply
Rule #4
DON'T wear these colors if you're concerned about yellow teeth
While blue-based reds tend to make everyone’s smile look whiter and brighter, Dimitri says that coral and poppy red lip colors can actually make your teeth appear more yellow. ES MAGAZINE | 28
Rule #7
DON'T exaggerate naturally full lips
Turns out bright colors can make your lips look even larger! If you already have naturally full lips, don’t go over the lip line to create a more luscious pout,
Rule #8
DO test-drive a bold color with a gloss or stain
Not everyone feels comfortable sporting a bold, matte pout, but brightly colored glosses are a fun way to try out the trend without fully taking the plunge
girls
6 Hot Fall 2012 ShoeTrends Chunky Ankle Boots
Boots always reign supreme in fall and winter, but this season, it’s all about chunky ankle boots. With their extra thick and sturdy heels, these boots offer a comfortable boost of height, which makes them perfect for everyday wear. Plus, the fact that they’re ankle booties means that they’ll pair well with everything from dresses to skinny jeans.
Smoking Slippers
These ultra-comfortable loafers are just as versatile as flats, but boast a distinct menswear-inspired vibe. Smoking slippers are available in pretty much every color, pattern and style imaginable.
Neon-Sole Oxfords
Oxfords have been popular for a few seasons now, but this season they’ve received a modern and colorful update. Neon-sole oxfords are all the rage and just like the name suggests, these shoes have a brightly-colored bottom portion. This style not only adds an unexpected pop of color, but helps to modernize the traditionally masculine shoe. Mary Jane Pumps Mary Jane pumps are super-trendy this fall and every kind of platform and high-heel has been given the Mary Jane treatment.
Glitter
From subtle, slightly matte styles to ultra-shimmery, blinged out versions, these trendy flats, heels and boots are sure to add some sparkle to your wardrobe
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men 4 Brands to consider for Club Monaco Club Monaco continues to climb into mainstream menswear popularity thanks to designer Aaron Levine. Now backed by an attractive, easyto-use e-commerce site, the Ralph Lauren-owned label is proving to be a worthy rival of J. Crew. While both brands occupy the sweet spot between high-fashion and a run-of-the-mill “mall brand,” Club Monaco’s edge comes from its “new kid on the block” persona, which may attract customers that might be looking for something different, and we’re sure plenty will be pleasantly surprised.
Levi
Beyond the Americana-heavy Levi’s Vintage Collection, Levi’s has launched a variety of other lines that have landed them a spot on this list. Their Made & Crafted collection is chock-full of new takes on classic items from the Levi’s archive, whether it’s colorful interpretations of pants and shirt jackets, or a covetable hybrid varsity/trucker jacket. Meanwhile, their Commuter collection continues to meld the performance needs of the urban cyclist with a clean aesthetic, trim fit, and affordable price point. We can’t wait to see what else the brand has in store for 2012.
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Maiden Noir Nin Truong is superman of the Pacific Northwest. Not only does he own skate companies and nightclubs, he also teaches college classes. Most importantly, he's been designing for streetwear favorite, Maiden Noir, for the past seven years. His clothes have grown up right along with us—it's refined, tailored, and clean—which means we can rock the goods from skate parks to dinner dates.
Huf Keith Hufnagel decided to close down his flagship store in L.A. to focus more on the HUF brand as a whole. We were disappointed by his decision at first, but the founder knew exactly what he was doing. Just take a look at the collections and the sought-after product this year—there's a reason why all the Plantlife socks and dope camp caps are constantly sold out. HUF has really perfected the streetwear x skate aesthetic.
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make-up tips With Sue the make-up girl
So if you’re a real makeup enthusiast you MUST have heard about ‘banana powder’, if not, I know you’re probably saying “banana whaaat?”. Ben Nye is a cosmetic brand with a variety of products, from eye shadows to foundations.
Gray is never attractive.
Ben Nye’s banana luxury powder was made internationally famous by celebrity makeup artist, Mario Dedivanovic- the genius behind Kim Kardashian’s bright-eyed, super defined look. Like many others, when I heard of this product I figured maybe it was just ‘hype’ you know?
Don’t forget to check out my fan page: https://www.facebook.com/SueTheMakeUpGirl :)
Overall impression: 4.8 (-2 because c’mon there’s always room for improvement, right?) Would I repurchase? I bought another plus 4 other shades!
Sue, The Makeup Girl
So I read the reviews, watched tutorials and got some information.’ Banana powder ‘is a yellow toned, ultra-fine ,luxury translucent powder that is popularly used as a under-eye setting powder and highlighter for women of all skin tones. It claims to control oil and last for hours. After seeing the results of Youtube gurus of every shade , colour and ethnicity I decided to purchase my own little 1.5 ounce jar of Ben Nye’s banana luxury powder. One word- AMAZING. It does all it promises to do. Its ULTRA fine in texture,it goes on super smooth. And as for oil control? Give me the oiliest nose you can find! Yes , the oil control is amazing. I find that the colour does suit all indeed suit all skin tones and photographs like a dream- ladies say NO to ashiness!
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How to wear patterned tights:
MIX IT UP WITH YOUR STYLE The temperature is dropping here in Toronto and unless we want to get sick, we can’t continue to bare our legs to the world everyday like we did back in the summer. So, our legs need a warm friend to keep them company on these chilly days. Whether you call them nylons, pantyhose, stockings or tights, chances are we’ve all got a big drawer full of plain black ones to wear when the seasons start to get cold.If you’re cautious of pattern mixing, then let this be your chance to be bold. Even if there is no pattern in the rest of your outfit, It’s easy to incorporate fall’s trends into your wardrobe . So even if you’re not sure if you can pull off patterns elsewhere on your body, then just let those legs do the work for you.
By D.Dale
Adding patterned tights to your winter wardrobe is easy and inexpensive. It helps add more fun and detail to any outfit. Some choose a bolder pattern with large polka dots. This way you could mix tights with striped top. If you are uneasy about the large dots, try a smaller dot in sheer black. Lots of stores seem to be carrying patterned tights this season, so just shop around till you find that perfect pair! Or if you are like me, you might end up with a stock pile of patterned tights. Women of all shapes and sizes can pull off patterned tights, so long as they choose the right pair for their body type. I find that dark varieties are the most universally flattering, while bold, colorful prints are generally better suited to more slim figures.
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A polka dot or vertical stripe will also yield a slimmeddown appearance, whereas anything with a horizontal emphasis tends to add the illusion of bulk. Regardless of which print you choose, the beauty of patterned tights is that they can breathe new life into your wardrobe with very little investment, so don’t be afraid to branch out and try different styles — You never know which could be your perfect fit. If you’re a first time buyer on printed tights you need to make sure you buy a print that you will actually wear and that would go with the majority of your wardrobe, whether it be houndstooth, polka dots, or even a subtle leopard print, you would need something that would be easy for you to wear. Patterns are amazing and can add pop to an outfit easily. But when trying this trend on your legs, one must tone it down a bit to ensure not being over the top. But a key trick when rocking a pattern on your legs is to keep the rest of your look rather simple. Textured tights, both the nemesis and holy grail of a girl. I don’t exactly have chicken legs, and I’m definitely on the short end of the spectrum, so when it comes to the adorned tights trend, ladies on the petite side like I should choose patterns that are small and subtle. I also try to focus on keeping the rest simple when I’m wearing a cable knit, fishnet, or coloured tight.
As a pint-sized lady, I can assure you that patterned tights can be tamed for a petite frame! Patterned tights can be a nice change from traditional black, but when wearing these bold patterns you might feel like there is more you can do wrong than you can do right. The busier the pattern the simpler the outfit—Always remember the busier the pattern, the simpler the outfit. A great way to wear pattern tights is to match your tights to one of the colors in your outfit, so there is some fluidity to your ensemble.Layer neutrals with neutrals. Solid colored tights like burgundy, navy, smoky grey, forest green or wine coloured tights are another way to deviate from the norm, and usually can easily be combined with other neutral colored knee socks for a nice layered look. Tights are my favorite accessory when the temperatures drop! There is no such thing as looking bad while wearing a pair of black opaque tights with black footwear, the lines are lean and always accentuate the best of your legs. So I dare you to be brave that’s my challenge to you all.
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