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ZELLY THE MODEL - PG 10 MSKAY THE MODEL - PG 12 JADA THE MODEL - PG 16 HEAVEN JAY THE MODEL - PG 16 MODELING 101 - PG 18 BEHIND THE LOOK - PG 19 AUTUMN LAWRENCE - PG 20 JAZZ THE MODEL - PG 22 JULIETTE SUZANNE - PG 26 ICE CREAM SOCIAL - PG 28 TYMANI ALEXIS - PG 30 MYA THE MODEL - PG 32 ANGEL WILSON - PG 34 NOVEMBUR HILL - PG 36 DAY THE MODEL - PG 38

5 YEAR OLD PAGEANT WINNER & FASHION MODEL NI'YHA CIERRA & JULIETTE SUZANNE

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yanna the model My name is DeYanna Howard a.k.a. “Yanna The Model”.

I’m 14 years old and I am in the 8th grade. My hobbies include modeling, swimming, track, volleyball, and striving to be a role model for all girls and boys trying to accomplish any and EVERY thing that they wish. My favorite food is fettuccine and I’m a big fan of sorbet and peppermint tea .

I aspire to be an elementary school teacher because I realize the impact that having a solid foundation can have on your entire life or anything that you are trying to accomplish. I also love meeting new people and learning as much as I can from them. With that being said, it is an absolute honor to meet with you and learn more about you.

My first fashion show was the Simply Beasutiful fashion Show in December of 2017 and now I have had the privilege to walk in various fashions shows such as Shania Browns “Walk That Walk” in Memphis TN. and “The Walk Fashow Show Tour” in St Louis Mo. I have also had the honor of conducting my first video interview with the St Louis Surge Womens Professional Basketball Team owner Khalia Collier. You will see my interview in the June Presidential issue of Iconique magazine.

I also have been in countless photoshoots with Secure Ent. photography Studios anf Secure Ent Model Management in which I am proud to be a part of and now I will be in the Simply Beautiful Fashion Show Tour that will be in Seven cities in the Midewest. You can come see me perform by just going to www.simplybeautifulfashionshow. com and check out the dates. Also, You can check our the Video intro that I am also in.

You can also check out my website at Yanna the Model and if you would like to support me and my travels please download a photo or purchase a print, mug or any item of your liking with my image on it. ~Yannathemodel Photo Credit: Von Donald

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NI’YHA CIERRA THE MODEL A 20 TIME PAGEANT WINNER AND FASHION MODEL WITH SECURE ENTERTAINMENT MODEL MANAGEMENT. NIYHA CIERRA HAS BEEN PAGEANTS SINCE SHE WAS 7 MONTHS OLD. HER VERY1ST PAGEANT WAS MISS AMERICA DIAMONDS. THAT IS WHEN SHE TOOK 1ST PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME. SHE THEN PROCEEDED ON TO DO A LOCAL WINTER WONDERLAND PAGEANT FOR THE SUNBURSTS PAGEANT AND SHE WON THAT AS WELL. SHE WENT ON TO COMPETE FOR THE CENTRAL STATES TITLE AND WON THAT. AFTER ACCOMPLISHING THESE SHE WENT TO STATE FOR BABY ILLINOIS AND PLACED 4TH. SHE WAS THE AWARDED A FREE RIDE TO COMPETE IN NATIONALS IN ATLANTA GEORGIA BACK IN JULY 2017. SHE TOOK TOP 10 WHICH SHE IS ABLE TO COMPETE NEXT YEAR WITHOUT GOING THROUGH PRELIMINARY PROCESS. SHE IS AWAITING HER NEXT PAGEANT ON DEC 2ND WHICH IS COMPETING FOR WINTER WONDERLAND. NIYHA REALLY ENJOYS COMPETING AND LOVES THE STAGE. SHE WOWS THE CROWD WITH HER BEAUTY AS WELL AS HER SMILE. SHE IS DEFINITELY ONE OF A KIND AND HAS PROVEN SO MANY TIMES. WEBSITE: NY’YHA CIERRA THE MODEL

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Accessories can be real statement pieces and a way to show your personality in an otherwise classic outfit.

Fashion accessories are a great way to spice up any wardrobe, especially one that could use an updating.

Are you interested in updating your appearance, at least in terms of your fashion? If you are, you may not only want to examine the latest in clothing fashion trends, but also the latest trends in fashion accessories. Fashion accessories are rapidly increasing in popularity, particularly in our celebrity-obsessed culture. But many of us still do not know exactly how to use them to our best advantage.

The term “fashion accessories� is very broad and includes a number of products. Just like fashion clothing pieces, accessories come in virtually every size, shape and style under the sun. There are fashion accessories that are designed for children, teens, men, women, petite 8 sized, and plus sized individuals. Below are a few of the major fashion accessory items you might want consider in order to keep your look current and expand your coordination options.

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The most well known fashion accessory is of course, jewellery. For teenagers and children, fashion jewelry pieces that are popular often include colourful, oversized pieces, as well as charm necklaces or charm bracelets. For men, a popular piece of jewellery often includes large pendant necklaces, many of which display a cross or another popular or meaningful symbol. As for women, popular pieces of fashion jewelry include watches, earnings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, pins, and so forth.

Another major fashion accessory that you might want to look at is a new handbag. While purses can also be trendy, it is the handbag that has become a real status symbol and major fashion accessory. They come in a huge array of different styles so it is common to own more than one if your budget allows. In fact, many women out there like to match their fashion accessories, including their purses and handbags, with the clothing that they wear. [Continue on Page 24] 9 Updating your handbag every season can be an easy and relatively inexpensive way to update your whole look.

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MsKay the Model WEBSITE: MSKAY THE MODEL

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JA DA T H E MODE L

JADA THE MODEL A FIERCE 16 YEAR OLD RUNWAY MODEL THAT IS SURE TO CAPTIVATE YOUR GUEST AT ANY FASHION SHOW. A ST LOUIS NATIVE THAT ALWAYS ON THE GO. WEBSITE: JADA THE MODEL

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HEAVEN JAY THE MODEL WHEN YOU ARE READY TO TAKE YOUR FASHIONSHOW TO THE NEXT LEVEL, RELY ON HEAVEN JAY THE MODEL TO WHEN LOOKING FOR THE ULTIMATE FASHION MODEL GET THE JOB DONE TO REPRESENT YOUR CLOTHING LINE, PHOTOSHOOT OR BRAND THENJAY LOOK FURTHER, INTRODUCING WEBSITE: HEAVEN THENO MODEL HEAVEN JAY THE MODEL A 16 YEAR OLD PROFESSIONAL MODEL THAT HAS STYLE, CARISMA AND THE ATTITUDE NESSESSARY FOR A SUCCESSFUL RUNWAY WALK. HEAVEN JAY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL RUNWAY GENRES. YOU CAN CHECK HER

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Greeting’s Aspiring Model’s let me enlighten you on some Do’s and Dont’s of the Modeling Industry. Here’s a few for starter’s as follows: The Do List: Model’swatch World 101diet , avoid eating junk food.

Do... Always your Do... Always be on time for any scheduled A “ Model”, What does being a model or modeling appointment at least 10 minutes. mean?

A Model has a large range of definition’s.

Do... Keep reasonably hour’s

Do... Apply your make-up before going to a go see, job The firsttoisdo your uniqueness, look, style, and attitude or allow time it on YOUR time.

Unless is important otherwise stated. as well. You have to be like a chameleon in the modeling Do... Be careful and make sure your hygene’s are in check. ( Bad breath, body odor, deodorant’s , industry and be able to transform into the look antiperspirant’s. that’s needed.

The Dont’s List:an aspiring model it’s best to identify what If you’re Don’t ...type Miss appointment’s without having of any model category best suit’s your look. (ex. cancelled it first.

Print/Editorial, Commercial, & Runway).

Don’t ... Ever knock an agency, another model, studio, producer, anyone , to someone in the industry because Model Categories: what goes around comes around.

Don’t .... Print/ Bring Editorial: your mother to an interview if you’re Publication’s, Magazine, Newspanot a child. per . Runway/ Catwalk: Platform performance’s, live Don’t ...runway Eat, Drink, orlive Smoke while wearing Designer’s shows, advertisement for designer’s showcasing design’s. , Boutique’s and other’s garment’s unless you own it.

Television, Spokesperson Don’t .... Commercial: Ever feel thatFilm, you have to do anything for a photographer or any client that you don’t think is morallyAll oraspiring ethicallymodel’s right. need to invest in yourself. Start getoverly some aggressive professional training with a Don’t ...a portfolio, Be Pushy or not to be conmodeling agency. fused with ambitious, hungry or greedy and needy.

Stay healthy and in yourself Don’t ... let rejection getfit. to Investing YOU, it’s part of the is working into your future’s success. Be wise with your choice business. of business andDo’s help YOU to be Remember that your know what’s good for your image. Remember YOU successful. are always being watched because You are a MODEL. Stay Beautiful, Angela Drisdel Stay Beautiful, Angela Drisdel 18

BEHIND THE LOOK WITH ANDREA T.

TAKES A LOOK AT YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FROM A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE . FOCUSING ON SUBJECTS LIKE EATING RIGHT, AND WHEN. WHEN TO EXCERSISE ALSO WHAT IS YOUR THOUGHT PROCESS AND HOW NOT THINKING RIGHT CAN LEAD TO BAD PHYSICAL HABITS.

CREATING HEALTHY HABITS Get happier with my magic formula (plus recipe!)

Summer is around the corner! More sunny days and warmer weather, so let’s get happy!!!

What makes you smile? Laugh? Go giddy with glee? For some, it’s a walk barefoot through the grass. For another, it’s a spin on a roller coaster, a solo movie date, or a perfectly ripe mango.

So… when was the last time you did something that makes you happy?

If it’s been awhile, consider this: Happiness lowers stress levels, increases immune system function, and lowers your risk of disease. It also makes life easier.

The Magic Formula for Daily Pleasure Doing one pleasurable thing per day (or more!) is the most powerful antidote for gray, boring, or stressful days. Try this: • Make an “I love” list. List everything that you enjoy—nothing is too small or too large. If you enjoy it, get it on the list.

• Take a look at how you spend your days. When could you fit in a little pleasure? Perhaps you could leave the office at lunch to walk in the park? Maybe you could play your favorite music while doing the dishes? Book yourself a massage this weekend?

• Repeat daily—or more often, as needed.

To get you started down the road of pleasure, give this luscious recipe a try: Mango Cream Prep Time: 10 minutes Serves 4 1 mango, peeled and diced 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar (optional) 1 cup organic whipping cream or carton of soft tofu or large ripe banana • Process first 4 ingredients in a blender.

• Blend for 1 minute, or until pureed.

• Pour puree into a medium bowl.

• Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. If using tofu or banana whir in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.

• Fold whipped cream or tofu or banana into mango puree, using a knife to swirl in a marbled effect.

Be sure to browse my website for more healthy tidbits. www.withealth-wellness.com Andrea Townsend, RN,BSN, Certified Health and Wellness Coach

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AUTUMN LAWRENCE I am a 8 year old talent here in St. Louis. I am signed by an agency and have experience doing commercial, print and runway. I have walked in several runways fashion shows. I got into runway at the age of 5 after my 20 year old brother died of an drug overdose. My brother was my best friend and treated me like a little princess. I miss him everyday. Runway gave me an outlet that helped me with my emotions. I enjoy runway shows the most because it has really helped me come out of my shell and gives me a feeling of power and beauty. My preferred month of submission is July. I chose this month because that is the month my brother passed away. The month my life changed. I want to 20encourage other kids to let them know that no matter what bad thing happens in their life, you can still go after their dreams!

[Photo Credit: Von Donald - Hair Stylist, Fashion Stylist & MUA by Anitria Lawrence]

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JAZZ THE MODEL A 12 YEAR OLD FASHION MODEL BASED IN ST LOUIS, MO. THAT HAS BECOME AN INSPIRATION TO OTHER MODELS. IN LESS THAN A YEAR SHE HAS BEEN IN COUNTLESS FASHION SHOWS AND ENDLESS PHOTOSHOOTS. SHE ENJOYS TRAVELING AND SPREADING HER LOVE FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY TO ALL. PHOTO CREDIT: VON DONALD MUA: NICOLE JOHNSON

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If your wardrobe is filled with classic pieces that flatter your body shape and suit your colouring, then simply choosing a new trendy handbag can instantly bring your look up to the minute.

Travel bags are also considered a fashion accessory, but differ from handbags in that a lot of them are designed for both sexes. A travel bag is generally a small bag that can be used as carry-on luggage for a plane ride, a nappy/diaper bag or a laptop carrying case. It can also be the so called “man bag” that is increasing in popularity all the time. Many major fashion labels also have their own luggage line as well.

Shoes are also a fashion accessory, although many do not necessarily consider them to be. Most often, women’s shoes are associated as fashion accessories, as opposed to men’s shoes. One of the reasons for this is the amazing array of women’s shoe style available, for example: athletic shoes, casual sandals, elegant sandals, flat dress shoes, stilettos, kitten heels, sling backs, mules, pumps and the list goes on. As with handbags and purses, most women own multiple pairs of shoes and aim to coordinate their shoes, especially for work, with the rest of their ensemble. Shoes can make or break an outfit, so think about the type of image you want to portray and make sure your shoes fit with that theme.

Belts are also a major fashion accessory. While for many men and boys, belts are not necessarily a fashion accessory as much as a fashion necessity to hold their pants up; the same isn’t true for women. Women’s belts come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles and virtually every season there is a new “must-have” style. There is everything from casual, crocheted belts to wear with jeans, to elegant, black leather belts as a pair of slimline black trousers for work.

Belts, handbags, purses, travel bags, jewellery and shoes are just a few of the many fashion accessories that you can use to make a good outfit into a great one.

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JERMICA GREEN

I am a self taught freelance makeup artist from Memphis, Tennessee currently living and working in Nashville, Tennessee. I am 27 years old and a graduate of The Tennessee State University. I have been doing makeup professionally for about 5 years now and it has definitely become my passion. I love making others not only feel great, but look great as well. I am all about enhancing ones beauty and helping to build confidence for women everywhere.

My company is called Painted Pretty Makeup Artistry and you can find me at @PaintedPrettyMUA on Instagram and view my work as well. To all of the ladies reading this, always remember to Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful!

NASHVILLE TN. PREMEIRE MUA’S

#1 Always start with a clean, moisturized face!

Be sure to cleanse/moisturize daily and exfoliate weekly #2 Start with a good foundation that matches both your chest and neck!

Liquid and cream foundations are my top choices for a foundation base, very easy to blend into the skin #3 Add a little dimension!

Make sure you highlight with a foundation/concealer 1-2 shades lighter than your foundation and contour with a foundation/concealer 1-2 shades darker than your foundation. Chisel those cheeks and set both with powder #4 Get those brows together!

Makes sure you use a dark or light brown eyebrow pencil or pomade to fill in sparse areas of your eyebrows and use concealer to clean it up #5 Make those eyes pop!

Add a little mascara to your top and bottom lashes to make your eyes pop #6 Add a pop of color!

Finish up with your favorite lippie and blush to bring a little color to your face #7 Set the look!

Spray your finishing spray to set your foundation for the day and ensure it lasts a long time #8 Enjoy being Painted Pretty

PROFESSIONAL MODEL AND 50 TIME PAGEANT WINNER

JULIETTE SUZANNE

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WAKANDA FOREVER! (FOREVA, EVA) Once upon a time there was a land in Africa that was home to some of the most advanced technology, tribes of beautiful melanated people, where the strongest of warriors were women, and traditional rituals were a thing.

This uncolonized land became ruled by T’Challa, the Black Panther, and it was called Wakanda.

The very first movie released under Marvel Cinematic Universe hit theaters on May 2, 2008 and was titled Iron Man. At that time, we were introduced to some of the best in special effects, fighting scenes, and storytelling.

Who was once just a character found in comic books and mostly just familiar to those who found a hobby between those pages became introduced to a wider audience via the big screen. After this initial release Marvel did a fantastic job of releasing story after story and introducing character after character allowing the full story of the Marvel universe to appear at least annually before our eyes. Very specifically, for 10 years we became familiar with the story of the Incredible Hulk, Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, and so many more and for 10 years people flocked to theaters to experience these great stories.

The game changed immensely on February 16, 2018 when director Ryan Coogler, producers Kevin Feige and David J. Grant, and an almost full cast of black people including Chadwick Boseman and Lupita Nyong-o got together to create what has become history. Aside from being the first African American directed movie with a predominately black cast, moviegoers went out in droves to capture the beauty of this Hollywood phenomenon, resulting in record breaking numbers. Black Panther opened with herds of people adorned in everything from traditional African garb to comic cosplay. Some theaters reported African drum ensembles setting up at theatre entries and some celebrities buying out full theaters so that everyone could witness the film. Opening weekend closed at over $200 million. In addition to this milestone a theatre in Saudi Arabia, which had been closed for 35 years, was opened just to allow for the airing of Black Panther. As of March 10th worldwide earnings had exceeded $1 billion; with proceeds from the movie being donated to the Boys & Girls’ Clubs for their STEM program.

Today, Black Panther has been out for close to three months following its initial release and is currently sharing theatre space with Marvel’s most recent release, Infinity War. Despite the new release and the film’s current lifespan movie goers are still on their third, fourth, and fifth visit to Wakanda and theaters are still experiencing sold out crowds. Huge shout outs go to the cast and crew of this remarkable film for not only producing such quality work, but for creating history and changing the narrative in black film.

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TYMANI ALEXIS

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A TALENTED ALL AROUND MODEL AND PROFESSIONAL TEEN COMPETITION DANCER. AND IS NOW ABOUT TO TAKEOVER THE FASHION INDUSTRY. WEBSITE: TYMANI ALEXIS

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ANGEL WILSON Angel T. Wilson was born December 10th 2013.

She started her modeling life with ImageAgency at the age of 3 months old and also started her pageant life at the age of 3 months as well.

Beginning with Dream Girl USA she was crowned Casual supreme winner then went off to do Crown me Supreme and she won Mini Grand Supreme and Ms Tiny Tot for 2014.

We then proceeded to do Sparkle Baby and she won mini grand supreme. At Missouri Fantasy she was crowned your over all high point winner before she was even able to walk.

Pretty Princess pageant she was crowned mini grand supreme. Drop Dead gorgeous she was crowned over all hi point winner. Tigers and Tiara she was crowned your 0-3 overall baby tiger. Crown me supreme she was crown your Ultimate Grand Supreme winner.

We went on to win about 30 more titles till this day.

Now Angel is venturing off into the fashion world and can’t wait to see what this adventure brings.

Title: Urban Photoshoot Photo Credit: Von Donald Website: Model Angel Welson

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NOVEMBUR HILL

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11 year old Signature Model that has succeed in producing my own Fashion Show.

I am CEO of “Age Of Scorpio jewelry line” and more importantly an inspiration to our Youth.

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DAY THE MODEL A WORLD TRAVELER THAT HAS MADE HER MARK IN PLACES LIKE PARIS & L.A..NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND ALL STOPS IN BETWEEN. WEBSITE: DAYTHEMODEL

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ICONIQUE MAGAZINE MAY 2018 YOUTH EDITION National Poetry Month National Poetry Month was established in 1996

by The Academy of American Poets. The purpose was to help put poetry on a platform and give it the respect it deserves. While poetry and spoken word have been around for centuries, they have yet to receive the acknowledgment that other components of the artistic world has garnered. It’s true that poets like Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, and the more colorful Dr. Seuss have gained notoriety, but poets and poetry as a whole have never been highly respected or given the correct acclaim. Although a large number of spoken word artists travel and share their gifts, none are really compensated in a manner that match their counterparts in the performing arts and aside form Maya Angelou, no other has never really gained a sense of celebrity. Now, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t working. Poets like Georgia Me (who appeared in Tyler Perry’s “Madea Goes To Jail”) and Lemon Andersen (who appeared in a number of movies including “The Pianist” and “Inside Man”) have been on their big screen grind.

Speaking of Georgia Me, she in 2008 started The Tamika Fest; an annual, weeklong festival that takes place at the end of April in Atlanta, GA. The festival celebrates poetry, spoken word, and For All of your Photography Needs. Conthose workEnt. diligently at keeping the genre All tactwho Secure Photography.

Serving relevant. While the festival sees a large number 50 States of attendees who flock from every part of the world the festival, in its 10 year tenure, has yet to be mentioned among other huge festivals like Coachella, SXSW, AfroPunk, and others. Like the Tamika Fest creator, Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me, others have attempted to place poetry and spoken word in the limelight. Television shows like Def Poetry Jam and Verses & Flow saw temporary success with great alums like M’Reld Green from Chicago; Abyss, Tommy Bottoms, Theresa Songbird, and Queen Sheba all of Atlanta, DDE the Slammer of Indianapolis, and Black Ice of Philly just to name

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ALWAYS DO WHATS BEST FOR YOU AND YOU ONLY. DO NOT LET ANYONE STIFFLE YOUR CREATIVITY .

OFTEN WHEN YOU SHARE YOUR DREAMS & DESIRES WITH OTHERS, WHAT YOU GET FROM THEM IS USUALLY NOT IN YOUR FAVOR . YOU ARE MET WITH SO MUCH NEGATIVITY THAT YOU EVEN WONDER WHY YOU SHARED WITH THEM IN THE FIRST PLACE. YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT SOMETIMES PEOPLE THAT ARE CLOSEST TO YOU ARE USUALLY THE ONES THAT DO NOT SHARE IN YOUR VISION. MAINLY BECAUSE YOU HAVE REMINDED THEM OF WHAT THEY COULD NOT DO OR WHAT THEY HAVE NOT DONE IN THEIR LIVES. SO BE MINDFUL THAT THERE ARE THOSE WHO HAVE GREAT INTENTIONS BUT IN MOST CASES WILL DESTROY YOUR DESIRES IF YOU LET THEM. ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE - VICTOR LIFE

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