LE BÉlier SHARE YOUR LIGHT.
ISSUE NO.
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AND CREATIVES
ENTREPRENEURS
TESTIMO NY
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SPECIAL NOTE Feat. Edwin Ay
GROUND UP Feat. Launren Harlee
UNCENSORED 4K Feat. Vanessa Lopez
ART IS END LESS Feat. Maggie Moodie
JOURNEY SO FAR Feat. Natalia Levsina
A GERMAINE STORY Feat. Germaine Tran
WHAT IS THE BEST BRA FOR SMALLER CUP SIZES Feat. Zlatina Jekova
BALLERINA Feat. fiona Kwek
SNOW WHITE TEETH WHITENING KIT Feat. Zlatina Jekova
83 A MOMENT IN TIME 89 CONCLUSION 107 DESIGNED TO SING Feat. Yohee
Feat. Ena Forto
From Edwin Ay
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NTENTS
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NOTE Oh man, with all my goodness I'm proud to present the latest issue of LE BÉLIER MAG. Though it's been a while but compared to our last publication, there have been tremendous changes in this publication ranging from the aesthetic graphic design to intriguing contents to the creative layout structure of this magazine. TESTIMONY is an issue with a focus on our desire to achieve greatness in life as well as the work we have to put in toward attaining those goals we have set for ourselves. This issue is inspired by the inspiring stories of some influencers and creatives I spoke with, their humble beginning and the effort they had to put in to get to where they are now and they are still stopping at nothing to be a better version of who themselves. I hope someone out there can relate with their stories and have a reason to keep dreaming, keep pushing and keep believing in themselves. I will be signing off on this publication with a massive THANK YOU to every individual featured in this publication cause this issue won't have happened without your cooperation. EDWIN AY Creative Director
@SPARKZWILLFLY
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Jay Marable
@PHLPORTRAITJUNKIE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dustin Genereux
@DUSTINGENEREUX
LAUREN HARLEE A woman of will who discovered her passion for acting at the age of 5 years old. That same year she had her first audition with Hi-C Juicebox commercial in NYC. Lauren Harlee is a New Jersey-based actress, model, blogger, and creator of 'Herclosetimage.com' blog. Though Lauren was bold enough to start pursuing her dreams right from a very young age, her journey to where she is now was not a smooth sail. She is a testimony to people that you can accomplish anything you desire if you put your mind to it. I am really glad to have the opportunity to work with Lauren on this publication. Read on to know more about her journey, and how you as a creative can benefit from her experience. @LAURENHARLEE
PHOTOGRAPHER
Mike Limgbaugh
@LIMBAUGHMIKE
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y name is Lauren and I am 30 years old. I grew up in a very small suburban town in Southern New Jersey called Atco in the USA around 3 hours south of NYC. My interest in modeling and acting started when I was 5 years old. I auditioned for a Hi-C Juicebox commercial in NYC, a juice box brand made by Coca Cola. From that point forward, my mother would tell everyone the story about my audition and how surprised she was that I booked a job without having an acting agent. It sparked my curiosity for what else I could do, since I was a very active person and involved in many sports and the school choir. Although my mom saw this as an opportunity for me, there were restrictions by another family member. It was clear that my mom was disappointed, and that I had a good look for the camera. However, the other family member was not supportive of my involvement in any form of the arts and unfortunately, she was
my primary caretaker being that my mom was single and took strong advice from others. Regardless of my family, I tried to get comfortable in front of the camera by working with some local photographers, but I was heavily influenced to have a career in the medical field by my family, that was restricting my decisions. I graduated college in 2012 from a very accelerated technical Hospital program as an Xray Technologist and an Associates degree in Biomedical Sciences. I was a straight A, and honor roll student in high school and throughout college I always maintained a very high GPA. Regardless of my family, I tried to get comfortable in front of the camera by working with some local photographers, but I was heavily influenced to have a career in the medical field by my family, that was restricting my decisions. I graduated college in 2012 from a very accelerated technical Hospital program as an Xray Technologist and an
PHOTOGRAPHER
Mike Limgbaugh
@LIMBAUGHMIKE
Associates degree in Biomedical Sciences. I was a straight A, and honor roll student in high school and throughout college I always maintained a very high GPA. My education was always extremely important to me, but I was still struggling with depression. After I graduated, I worked as an X-ray tech, and wasn't happy so I started thinking of different ways to encompass all of my passions with my hobbies that could generate an income, and I lived with my mother at the time, so that's when I was able to stop working for around a year and built a personal style blog named Her Closet Image in 2014. There I styled clothing and reviewed amazing stores with items that others would possibly enjoy from all over the world. I started to build my instagram following as I worked on my blog more often. The more I wrote, I had brands finding me and reaching out to me to collaborate and vice versa
Then, once I built my blog, In 2015 I started working as a Counter Manager for Clinique at a store named Ulta Beauty for 3 years. I was breaking records and accomplishing challenging goals and realizing my level of endurance. This job was feeding my creative passion more than anything else along with my blog and gave me the opportunity to purchase my first home so I could have my own space to pursue my passions. During my last year at Ulta in 2018, I was financially secure enough to look for part time jobs, so I was able to quit working at Ulta, and dedicated half the time to working at a French skincare company named Avene and half of the time to freelance modeling and acting. Within a few months, I was getting an extreme amount of interest from photographers and creatives. Since September 2018, I have been able to work full time modeling
PHOTOGRAPHER
Jay Marable
@PHLPORTRAITJUNKIE
and build my acting resume. Aside from modeling and acting I love drawing with pastel chalks, blogging, photography, educating people about skincare, and wardrobe styling.
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I would have to say my first test shoot was the most unforgettable experience.
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How do you prepare for a photoshoot? Usually I like to have a very organized plan on what I am going to be shooting ahead of time whether it be fashion, lifestyle, swimwear etc. Then, I start looking online to find inspiration and select poses Id like to practice along with wardrobe I would like to style and makeup moods since I usually organize all of that myself.
I make sure to get spray tans, have a more restricted diet around 2 weeks before shoots I book so that I know I will look my best, and constantly work on my skincare routine. Tell us about one weird experience you had during a photoshoot? I would have to say my first test shoot was the most unforgettable experience.
I had no idea what to expect. One of my friends from college put it together because he was assisting a photographer in the area and it turns out the photographer he was assisting gave me great direction and became a photographer for Urban Outfitters and then moved from NJ to NYC to LA. I will always remember that shoot because having a chance to work with people who had a true passion for what they did, along with being humble, gave me a solid understanding/perspective about how to work with others and what good qualities I would love to see from others I work with. How do you stay Professional during shoots as a model? I make sure I am willing to take the most direction possible unless there is something we didn't discuss ahead of time. I always try to make sure that I do my best to make the photographers feel like they're getting a variety of shots by learning different poses/facial
expressions, and make sure the photographers feel as though they're getting the shots they want. Being on time, communicating effectively, being friendly or easy going, and having a grateful attitude are all ways I strive to maintain professionalism during a shoot. How do you manage to adjust to the energy and persona of different photographers or photoshoot crew? It takes a lot of communicating, referencing, intuition, and improv. First, I really focus on the overall mood and goal that the brand or photographer wants to achieve and do what I think they are looking for on my own. Then, I adjust to their direction as they tell me. If I feel like we are both achieving what is needed, I will experiment with as many different types of ways their vision can be expressed and projected through my posing and expressions with what my skill set is to take it to the next level.
Never Stop Believing.
How did you get your first agent? Also, since there are so many agents out there, what do you look for in an agent/agency before hiring them to represent you? My Instagram continues to build because I’ve been working with more photographers lately. And now I have two agents almost 3. When I never imagined that this would happen. I got my first agent by analyzing what I needed to do to fit the agency standard as far as strength of my work and the style of work I had to do. I was pushing myself to find photographers who would respect my goals and put out the work similar to what agency models had that were already signed. I made sure my work was consistent in my portfolio and I made sure I didn’t stop until I got the results I wanted and within 6 months I submitted to agencies, one found me on Instagram, and a couple of others I reached out to and they agreed to work with me based on my constant communication and professionalism.
I was extremely determined to achieve this goal that I’ve wanted for so long, so I wouldn’t take no for an answer no matter what seemed to be against me I mean if it took paying someone I paid them to get the images I needed. If it took wardrobe styling, and doing my own makeup. I did whatever I had to do even if it wasn’t convenient. If you don’t give up things will happen and it’s all a matter of time.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Uwe Vogt
@UWE2756
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Oliver Böhm
@OMB_FOTOS_OFFICIAL
VANESSA LOPEZ Meet Vanessa Lopez, a Stuttgart based fashion and sensual model. I got to know Vanessa via her posts on Instagram. She is a distinct model, her works are nothing short of excellence. I was drawn in by her work the instant I lay my eyes on her Instagram feed. I'm pleased to have her featured in this publication. Read her 5 Q's to know how she makes decisions when it comes to accepting and rejecting photoshoot proposals and some of her photoshoot preparation routines. @VANESSA.LOPEZ.OFFICIAL
@RON_WAY_OF_ART
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dennis
@FREESTYLEPIXX
deling because that was a goal of mine for years and I just decided to try it out. My journey was crazy since then. I got 30k followers on Instagram in 1 year. Other skills beside modeling are singing, dancing, cooking and drawing.
What are the things you put into consideration before accepting/rejecting proposals for a photoshoot? The things I consider before accepting or rejecting a photoshoot is the communication with the photographer and his attitude. What sort of efforts do you put into preparation for a shoot that isn't that obvious? I always talk to the photographer about his intentions with the photoshoot. So I always get prepared for the right thing.
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I don't have any particular rituals, I always have everything ready and organized for every type of photoshoot.
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y name is Vanessa and I am a german model. I started mod-
Tell us about one wired or unforgettable experience you had during photo shoot? I one time had a job and then the photographer had the idea of drawing a face on my belly. It was funny and awkward at the same time. What are the beauty products and accessories you can do without when getting ready for a photoshoot? I usually use natural products, such as oils, soap, but also some natural cosmetic, always nontested on animals.
Do you have any photoshoot rituals? I don't have any particular rituals, I always have everything ready and organized for every type of photoshoot.
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Dennis
@FREESTYLEPIXX
PHOTOGRAPHER
Hananiah Aldrich
@NIAHROSEPHOTO
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Lori
@LORISR_PHOTOS
MOODIE MAGGIE Meet Our cover girl, Maggie Moodie. She is an embodiment of art. Maggie starts modeling not long... In fact, I believe she became active on Instagram around the time she picks up her modeling career and she has grown her following over a short period of time because of the level of creativity and quality in every content she puts out. It's no doubt she knows great photographers with exceptional photography skills. Her story is quite intriguing and I feel blessed to have gained some ideas from her. Read her article and 5Q's to learn more about her and the creative mind behind her works. @MAGGIE13MOODIE
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Anthony Perez @ISHOOT305
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i my name is Maggie Moodie and Iʼm 20. As of right now I do not have a professional occupation. I work as a freelance model and at a rolled ice cream place. Iʼve always been told I should model and I sort of got into it late. I started last summer doing it for fun and as I started posting high quality creative images, my following grew rapidly. Around December I hit 10k followers and began to gain about 500 followers a day. Today Iʼm at 57.8k and still rising. Iʼm going to school to get a degree but I really would love to take modeling further if I can and make it a career -My other creative skills or what I like to call my hobbies, I enjoy doing art, paintings, drawings, murals, etc. I skate board quite often in my free time. Makeup has always been fun to me and over time Iʼve gotten exceptionally good at it. And last but certainly not least Iʼm one of those people who enjoy getting tattooed, I have over 24 tattoos and I love adding more. The art is endless.
What's the inspiration behind most of your photoshoots? Thereʼs not a specific inspiration thatʼs universal to all my posts. Most images have their own inspirations their self. I get inspirations from cartoons drawings, tv shows, objects, animals, Just about anything you name it. What are the things you put into consideration before accepting/rejecting proposals for a photoshoot? before accepting it declining a photoshoot I first look at their portfolio. If I feel that they have good work and it would benefit us both equally to shoot, I wonʼt charge. At that point itʼs a collaboration. Weʼre both utilizing the images. Now if I think I probably wonʼt be able to use the images I will charge because it takes multiple hours out of my day for it and if itʼs not
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I would have to say my first test shoot was the most unforgettable experience.
beneficial or adding to my portfolio I have to charge because Iʼm benefiting the other party. Usually I charge anywhere from $50 - $150 an hour depending on their quality of work. What sort of effort do you put into preparation for a shoot that is not so obvious to the public ? before a shoot I have to prepare my hair, do my makeup, pick out several outfits. I often wear contact lenses and wigs as I am sponsor-ed by several companies and typically Iʼll have to drive to the location as well. I live in Florida so as you can imagine I have to maintain my image the whole time especially if shooting outside. Tell us about one wired or unforgettable experience you had during photo shoot?
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Gabe Rodriguez
@STILLSINCOLOR
I can honestly say I havenĘźt had a weird or uncomfortable photoshoot. I am very careful with my se-lection of photographers and thankful to say never been in an awkward or uncomfortable situation. What are the beauty products and accessories you can't do without when getting ready for a photoshoot? I feel like my freckles are a big part of my look so typically I wonĘźt leave without doing them. Talk about your facecare routine. Morning face care routine: My colourpop face Tumerick milk . Night face care routine: Remove face makeup Muddy body face mask My colourpop face oil Most important thing to my routine Is making sure to remove my makeup cause I often forget and it makes me break out Top five products are Colourpop face oil Colourpop face milk Muddy body mask Coconut oil MONAT rejuvenique oil.
Do you have any photoshoot rituals? Not necessarily my only ritual is to be in a good mood.
Shinning like a summer solstice PHOTOGRAPHER
Geo Leon
@GEOLEON
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AllBuenoThin by Olga Slesarenco an
ngs.com nd Natalia Levsina
Natalia LEVSINA Meet Natalia Levsina, a NYC based fashion/Lifestyle influencer blogger, content creator and founder of "AllBuenoThings.com". Considering her story and accomplishments so far, she is no doubt a pillar of inspiration and a role model for upcoming creatives. For Natalia, it all started as a dream in a small Eastern European country- Moldova and within 3.5 years of relocating to NYC, she has made something out of herself just by doing what she is passionate about. Starring her in this publication is to my delight. Read on to know more about her story, current projects, and advice on growing as a creative.
@NATALIALEVSINA
I have MBA in Advertising and PR, and used to work in an advertising agency, I love to create advertising campaigns for different brands. And sometimes I still want to use my creativity in advertising.
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evening I have events to attend. Sometimes in between of all activities I find time to workout, and in the evening I edit pictures and again check the emails. Where and how do you work best? I work from home , besides photoshooting. But I guess, it’s gonna change soon, cause I am working on a very exciting project- Soho Cellar, it’s a Blogger’s workspace, that we are planning to open in a month.
Every blogger has moments when you have no collaborations and think that no one cares about you.
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am originally from a small Eastern European countryMoldova, and 3.5 years ago I decided to move to NYC to pursue my dream. Right away after I moved I created my blog AllBuenoThings.com , and started my Instagram. Back then I had no idea, that one day I’ll be a full-time blogger.
How do you structure your days?
How do you find inspirations for the contents you create?
Usually in the morning I answer emails, post and engage on instagram. 3 times a week I shoot content, usually 2-3 campaigns a day. And almost every day in the
My biggest inspiration is NYC, and all the new places that are opening here everyday. Also Pinterest and Instagram have tons of inspiration.
LIPS game on deck.
How do you handle critics? I am really bad in handling criticism , but I am trying my best, and trying to understand when the criticism is constructive, and from a person who is an expert in the topic. What is still your biggest challenge? Balancing work and personal life. Sometimes I can work till 2 am, and forget about anything else. And for me it’s really hard to be present and enjoy the moment, because even during vacation I think about creating the content. I need to learn how to disconnect. What surprising lessons have you learned along the way? That no one really cares about the perfectly curated feed or the filters. The only thing people care about is authenticity. Who do you admire most? Who or what inspired you to become an influencer? I really admire Coco Chanel, she is a strong woman and a true style icon, who totally changed a fashion business. And I enjoyed reading her biography.
How do you balance work and family demands? Sometimes it is really hard, cause I basically work 7 days a week, but I am trying to disconnect and spend time with family after 8 pm, and at least 1 day a week don’t think about work. What do you find are influencers biggest stumbling blocks and what are the best ways you've found to overcome them? Every blogger has moments when you have no collaborations and think that no one cares about you, and everything you are doing is useless. What’s next for you? Next very important step is opening of Soho Cellar that I mentioned before. And after we open it I have couple more exciting ideas.
NOT DONE YET. Mindset after every accomplishment.
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GERMAINE Tran Meet our co-star Germaine Tran, an independent full-time creative, lifestyle influencer, blogger, founder of 'germainettran.com' and traveler sharing her travel dreams as well as fashion photography and experience mainly via her blog and Instagram page to an audience of over 50,000 and growing followers. Germaine has been starred in renown publications such as Harper Bazaar, HelloBali to say the least. It a delight to have her open up about her journey so far, current projects, and advice on how to get started as a creative as well as collaborating with brands as a micro-influencer. @GERMAINE.TTRAN
germainettran.com
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i guys, my name is Germaine and I'm an independent full-time creative sharing my travel dreams and fashion photography mainly via Instagram to an audience of 50,000 and growing followers. I'd ventured into blogging  on the side, to share more pictures and personal experiences from a particular trip with my audience. In a nutshell, I'm a storyteller (or a travel & fashion inuencer) using visuals, words, and the great outdoors to give my audience a glimpse into my travels and love for fashion. I make a living out of the work I do on photographic projects, from travel to fashion to food clients. My journey started out completely random. At the time, prior to building my account on Instagram, I was just a private yoga instructor looking of ways to market my services and created an Instagram account. In one of my personal trips, I posted some pictures of my travels and found that my audience took to it and my account started to grow. That's when I thought that I might be on to something.
So my husband and I, we started working together as a team to create all the visuals you now see on my Instagram account. It helped that I had an eye for taking photos/videos and editing them. Thus, I was always at the fore of the creative process. Alot of times, people outside this line of work think that my job is just to dress up, look pretty, go to stunning places, and model. That's a far cry from reality! When we are on a project, whether it is travel, fashion or lifestyle related, I run all aspects from idea conceptualisation, to art direction, to location scouting, to shooting, to makeup and styling, to visual editing. Bearing in mind that I also wholly manage my Instagram account, driving fresh ideas and creative content to ensure that it is constantly evolving, all whilst securing new projects. It's alot of multi-tasking especially since I have to juggle so many things on my plate, but it never fails to make me so happy to see the end product of our work, exceeding our own expectations, and receiving raving reviews from clients.
Recognition of our work by various press is also something that we are always ecstatic about; our photography have been in the press recently with UK Harper's Bazaar Feb'19 and Mar'19 issues, a 10 page Editorial spread with HelloBali print and e-mag for April'19 issue, and currently a 7 page spread with VUE magazine for their summer issue. I started out having not more than just a few of my 500 friends as followers. Today, I have a 50K and growing followers on Instagram and it never ceases to blow my mind! I just kept posting consistently and while it bothered me from time to time, how few likes or followers I had, I continued at it. Before I knew it, I started getting contacted by brands to work with them. Prior to that, I had a limiting belief that as a person with 10K followers, I was in no position to be working with brands. But as more brands reached out to work with me, this limiting belief was quickly squashed. I have found that brands today are much more keen Â
to work with several micro inuencers like me, as we make more conversions at a higher level and receive more engagements as opposed to social celebrities.
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What's the inspiration and goals behind your contents? What's that one thing you rally want people to take/benet from your contents? I always want to switch up my content, create differently, and see it evolve. I think I get my inspiration from everything I'm exposed
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What draws you in on blogging and what was the experience like starting from the ground up? As you know, the platform on Instagram is pretty specic when it comes to image size and dimensions. I was annoyed with posting pictures that did not allow me to show my audience all the details I had in my original imagery and that's what initially made me move into blogging. I didn't really have to start from scratch with building a blog as I started with Wordpress and they have standard templates that you can use. f course a couple of tweaks here and there, selecting a suitable domain name, making a banner (or not) and there and I was, up and ready to launch my blog in a week!
My travel visuals to capture and ke moves me and I w to feel like they with me
to, from mother nature, fashion magazines, images I see online and on traditional media, and the ones I recreate in my mind. Inspiration is everywhere! ately, I'm captivated by clean spaces with minimalist backdrop. So we've been shooting new content with that in mind. After I'm done selecting the photos and editing them, I move on by doodling on them. So far, I'm really loving the results and my audience seem to as well!
are a way for me eep moments that want my audience y are right there
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My travel visuals are a way for me to capture and keep moments that moves me and I want my audience to feel like they are right there with me, experiencing all that I have in that spellbinding moment. It makes me really happy when my followers tell me that they get a wanderlust spirit, want to know details of where I stayed at or went, and are having a case of travel FM! Fashion wise, I always get questions on the outts that I wear and where I buy them, so I'm guessing my followers enjoy my sense of style and that's always attering. If there's absolutely one
thing that I want my followers to take away from my content, I'd say it is to be bold, live life colourfully, and constantly evolve. What are your favourite tools for creating social media contents 1) lightroom on computer for photo editing. 2) InShot for quick video editing on my iphone. 3) UUM to visually plan my feed. What 3 things does anyone with the dream of becoming an influencer needs to know? 1) Be authentic and nd your own voice, niche and style. 2) Don't get too caught up in all the numbers (follower count, likes, views, etc) & have fun with it. 3) Consistency is key so keep posting regularly. What would you do differently if you were building your social media platform now? I live my life to the belief of that saying, your attitude determines your altitude. I'm not one to regret things I've done or look back constantly to review things I'd do differently.
I really have no time for that. I simply charge forward. If things aren't going great, I chart out a different course and make things work for me. I wouldn't do anything differently, if I was starting out all over again. Which people or books have had the most influence on your growth and why? When I was in the early days of my influencer journey, I closely followed influencers like Taramilktea, hhcouture and Gypsealust. I also remember reading The Subtle Art of ot Giving a Fck, that really hit a note with me. Ultimately, I feel that books or people that influence one's growth can only take one so far. At the end of the day, it's all about learning rst hand and being adaptable to all situations. Talk about the biggest failure you've had. What did you learn from it? As cliche as this sounds, I really don't consider failure to be a word in my dictionary. Sure, I might have setbacks, but I haven't really considered anything as a failure.
EYES on the price.
Not even when I "fail" to secure or clinch a project or achieve a certain result. Whatever I put my mind to, I eventually achieve. It's really all about the mindset, and that brings us back to my belief of "your attitude determines your altitude". On the ip side, I'm an overachiever and constantly push myself to do more and be more, on all fronts, whether it is with work, travel or play. With that said, I've learnt that it's time to listen to my body and slow down a little. What has been your biggest customer success story? Why do you think it was a success? Every project that I take on where my clients are happy the results are my greatest success stories. I put a great deal of effort into every single job I secure and I want to know that my clients are as happy and pleased with the results as I am. It's always a success when I hear feedback from clients saying that they are so pleased with the effort taken in the whole process, the creative outcome, and most of all, ďŹ nding out that clients' have had a remarkable response with their products/campaign and their customers showed notable
engagements with my content. What does a typical day in your week look like? It varies quite a bit, especially since alot of my work requires me to travel and attend events. For the most part, if I'm home without any travels or events, I like to start the morning with a cuppa coffee followed by sending and answering to emails. Thereafter, I'd drop a post/story on Instagram and engage with my followers. I usually get very inspired in the late mornings and start to do some planning and brainstorming or creative work for the projects that I have on hand. After which, I take a break for lunch. Preferably, I like to schedule meetings with clients after lunchtime so that I'd already have had a head start on the day. By the time I'm done with client meetings, I'll start editing pictures or videos for my next few Instagram posts. Then I'm off for the day to a couple of boxing classes then wrapping up the night with dinner and a good night's rest.
WHAT IS THE BEST BRA FOR SMALLER CUP SIZES? BY
ZLATINA
@LAELEGANTIA
WWW.LAELEGANTIA.COM
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JEKOVA
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i all, I am so delighted! Especially since I have found the bra of my DREAMS! Thatś right. I have finally found it! I have always struggled with finidng a bra that fits well, it is confortable and looks good with all my clothes! It is pretty much mission impossible finding such a thing, and I am pretty sure that most of you have struggled finding one too! So, I recently partnered with a bra company, UPBRA, and I was totally impressed by their bras.
I am usually very skeptical when someone approaches me with a proposal to work together and explains that their product is really different from anything else on the market, but to my surprise, they were absolutely right! The way their bras are design allows you to control completely the lift and cleavage and get a look that you may never thought possible. With upbra you are able to design the degree of lift and cleavage that you want, when you need it, and exactly how you want it.
Unlike any other bra where you can move the cups closer together, the Upbra stays in the same place so that you always look the same from the outside. What you’re doing is moving your breasts on the inside of the cup- by pulling the adjusting straps, the components inside of the cup bring your breasts closer together for smaller cup sizes, and up with larger cup sizes. The fantastic part about it is that the lifting has nothing to do with your shoulder straps. So not only does the bra, when worn with straps, not dig into you, but it also works as a strapless. As a small bra cup size, I have often felt insecure in various bra designs I have worn. However, with upbra I get cleavage that I never thought possible, without having excessive padding. The result is a natural, enhanced look that’s all you! The Upbra bra is certainly my top choice for the best push up bra for smaller cup sizes from now on! Though, if you have a bigger cup size, it is also great for a natural lift! Here are some of the pics I took with the Upbra and the result is really impressive, dont́ you think?
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Raphael
@TIMETAPESTRY
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y name is Kwek Jing Yi Fiona, from Singapore. I recently grad -uated from Taipei National University of the Arts, Dance department with a BFA degree. Currently, I'm a dance instructor at BarreWorks Singapore. I consider dance and modeling as my hobbies, I do them even outside of work. I always loved taking photos since I was a kid, always camera ready. As I grew up, I started being conscious of how I look. I rediscovered my love of being in photos, I loved taking pictures and looking at them repeatedly to evaluate myself. It made me feel better about myself in a way; it was a form of self-assurance. It is fascinating how a camera can capture so many nuances that sometimes you don’t notice about yourself. I would ask my friends to take portraits and dance poses of me against white walls and basically, anywhere I spot a potential background.
Soon I got invited to do a dance photoshoot and everything spiraled from there. Photographers started noticing me through social media and I started doing more and more photoshoots. I love living the indulgent lifestyle, as much as I love keeping myself busy sometimes, I believe it is important that you learn how to indulge in life, indulge in moments and yourself. That’s how we keep life balanced; indulge in a cup of coffee, indulge in a hug, indulge in being able to breathe. My fun time equals to Netflix and chill! @PHIONAKWEK
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Jia Sheng
@JIASHENGPHOTO
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Lin Din Tae
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Greg Instyle
@GREGINSTYLEPHOTOGRAPHY
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Chu Chen
@CHUCHEN_SG
WHAT IS THE SNOW KIT AND WHY IS BY
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89 - Testimony
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y name is Ena Forto. I'm 20 years old and student of the economy I used to be also a makeup artist and a personal trainer. Photography was always Something that always draws me since I was a kid. I always had a little bit of a nostalgic tone in my personality, and that's why I fell in love with photography, it simply captures one moment, one emotion and keeps it frozen for a long time. Also, one photo can say 1000 words. My main inspirations are people and the city. When I collab with someone we Tend to really capture the time and place and express the atmosphere of that place and moment. I come from a very small land on Balkan, and my story begins in a house with two college students, my parents.
They got married after the war, and because they were both soldiers, they ended their education and returned to their education after my birth. I had a hard childhood, but as soon as they graduated we got back on our feet. Now they work as a doctor and the main news editor in the best state news agency. I used to be a kickboxer for 10 years and in the ring, I had my first photoshoot and fell in love instantly with photography Then I gave up kick-boxing to finish a fast makeup the course and worked alongside with photographers just to be as close to the scene as possible. For fun I love to travel around Europe, I read and write stories, I work out a lot and also I love to cook and make dinners for my friends. @ENDJIBAL
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Admir Kuburovic
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How will you describe people out there in Prague and their culture? Prague is an international city, so you won't see only Czech people. In Prague, you will get to know every culture of the world, which gives the city more magic.
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How will you describe life out there in Prague? Prague is one of the most beautiful city I have ever been in, and it has a lot to offer. I am busy with photo shootings school and fitness, so I would say I'm blessed to be able to express and develop myself in an environment like this one. Every day is magical, and the people from all over the world that I meet make it even more special.
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You will experience the perfect combo of Balkan, Arabic, African, Russian, Asian and other cultures in every corner of the city. What’s the most fun thing to do in this city? I think for most of the people it is the night live since Prague is known as the city that never sleeps. You can visit the best clubs in Europe here, or chill the night in a nice bar with live music. Also, Prague has a lot of interesting museums filled with modern art, modern music and even food.also for the girls, I think shopping and walking around Prague will also do the trick. How can a foreigner socialize easily in a city like Prague?
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Czech people are very nice and friendly so it's not hard to meet new people. All you have to do is to go to a locals bar and chat with people. In that way, you won't just make new friends but also experience a wonderful time like a true local. What are the challenges you face when you first moved to Prague? First, it was a big shock for me, since I am attached to my family. The biggest challenge was adapting to the new system and the new surrounding. Also, I had problems with the Czech grammar which made it hard to speak with the locals.
How did you overcome them? With the help of my family, friends and also I started focusing more on my career and sounded myself with positive energy.and also patience is key. What advice do you have for anyone who intends to visit Prague for leisure? I would say, enjoy every moment of the city and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Great opportunities come with this city and a wonderful experience. Create new memories every day, because I am sure, Prague is unforgettable. What do you do when you have days off from work and on weekends?
Usually, I use the weekends to workout, go out with my friends and travel. I want to make a mini euro trip, so I'm using every weekend that I have free to go and visit a new city. What do you hope you grow out of? I hope I grow out of my stubbornness because sometimes I find it very hard to listen to peoples advice. I tend to do everything on my hand and that's why I sometimes have problems or get into trouble. What is the strangest habit you have? My strangest habit that I have is kinda related to my culture, so whenever someone says that something bad is gonna happen I have to move from the place I'm sitting or standing in order to prevent that situation from happening. It's crazy, but a force of habit. What movie made you cry the most? The movie that makes me cry the most every time I see it is an old Bosnian movie. Its title is translated in English as "The days and mhours". Â It is a very nostalgic
film, and it has a soul, something special that will leave no man cold-hearted.
FASHION WITH ENA How much attention do you pay to fashion in the way you dress and how has fashion influence your life? Since I was a kid I was raised into dressing up my best in every situation. Fashion made me aware of myself and also helped me a lot to express my personality and make me feel better about myself. How often do you shop for clothes? and do you consider yourself as someone more into shopping for designer brand outfits as oppose to regular outfits? I am a true shopaholic so I go shopping every single moment I have the opportunity to. I don't believe that a mark makes the difference, for me the most important thing is to wear something that suits you, and you
feel comfortable in, no matter where you buy it. At the end of the day, nobody cares if you wear only designer things or not. What are your top 5 things you look for in outfits and accessories before adding them to your cart? Also, Which do you prefer between doing your shopping online and in-person? >To be comfortable. >To be suitable for my bodyshape. >That it can be worn at night and as a day look. >That it has a unique color or look. >lastly, quality is paramount to me. I prefer to do it in person because I always bring my friends with me, which makes it a whole lot more fun, and also I like to try my clothes before I buy them. What are your top 3 clothing brands? GAP, Burberry and Zara. What type of outfits will you wear in the following settings;
>Going to the office/school >Going out to a special occasion. Such as birthday >Going to a night club/ night parties >Going on a date >At home watching Netflix In school, I usually wear jeans, heels and a regular shirt or hoodie. I tend to look more casual but also style it up with some great jewelry and makeup. At birthdays and night clubs I tend to wear dresses or skirts with heels, but also a very nice shirt or crop top with jeans or a corset and a leather jacket can do the trick. And also accessories. Wow for a date it depends where we are going. If it is in a coffee or shisha place I will dress more casual than on a dinner or lunch. Sometimes I also like to kick things up a notch and go on a field trip such as skiing for the first date.
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Admir Kuburovic
@TESLA_FOTO
BEAUTY WITH ENA What's your morning face care routine like? In the morning I always wash my face the dr Pasha s soup made from rose or with Nivea mineral cleaning gel with rose extract. After that, I put rose water on my skin. I normally use Pure rosewater, no special brand. What's your nighttime face care routine like? My nighttime is the same as my morning routine the only difference is I put a night creme from Zijada made from goat milk for dry skin. What are your top 5 face care products that you can't do without on a daily? So as I said rose water, my doctor pashas soap from rose, my Nive mineral cleaning tonic, my Ziaja night cream, and my secret weapon, green tea.
What are your top 5 body care products? Coconut oil, my Palmolive cream shower gel with chocolate scent, my victoria secret Pure seduction body lotion And also my ritual of sakura body scrub as well as my simple Balea hand creme. What are your top 3 beauty product brands? L'oreal Paris, Dr pasha and Ziaja. What is your guide on applying to makeup? Apply your favorite tinted moisturizer for light coverage. Use a concealer slightly lighter than your complexion to brighten the under eyes to fake a wideawake look. Give your cheeks a quick pop of color and glow with a cream product that gives a perfect flush. Simply dab your finger in the product and pat on the apples of the cheeks and cheekbones for a healthy fresh face. Give yourself a light dusting of loose powder to keep the cream products set in place so you won’t need to touch up throughout the day.
Then do your contouring and put some mascara and gloss on. Ready in 10 minutes!
FITNESS WITH ENA What are your top 5 health and fitness tips for young girls like you? >Have a diet and training program suitable for your lifestyle. >Don't starve yourself, eat until you feel satisfied. >Workout maximum for one and half hour. Don't overdo it, overtraining also deprives you of results. >Sleep at least 7 h per day. >Drink green tea every single day and 2 liters of water. How would you advise girls to plan their workout routine for effective results? I advise them to combine cardio with strength training and to do 2 times per week hit, also to follow a diet and eat clean and cut offÂ
sugar intake because 70% of progress is made in the kitchen. What is your daily & weekly diet plan like? I follow a strict diet since I have diabetes type 2 so it was designed especially for my situation. It is a high protein low carb sugar-free diet. I also follow a gluten-free diet since I am allergic to gluten. I eat 3 times a day and tend to have a small dinner, normal breakfast but often light and protein-packed lunch. How often do you exercise in a week? 4 to 5 times in a week. What do you do to say in shape on a busy day or when on vacation? I tend to move as much as I can and watch what I am eating or drinking. What do you do to say in shape on a busy day or when on vacation? Sprints, jumping rope and burpees, those 3 are ultimate fat burners.
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Alina Orlova
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What are your top 5 guides or exercises for girls on how to perfectly tone their arms,abs, butts, thighs and legs? Same advice for every body part reduce calorie intake and combine cardio with strength training so more hit in your gym plan, also if you want to lose some bulk and tone the muscle I suggest more reps.
LIFESTYLE WITH ENA What would your perfect room look like? My perfect room will have a very big closet all my fav books and my old records and family pictures. Also, it has to have a big balcony. How do you relax after a hard day? After a hard day, I call my friends back home and read a book or watch a movie. Also, sleep since I don't have enough sleep. Where is the most interesting place you've been? Istanbul that city made me fall in love with it.
If you can live anywhere other than here, where would it be? Why? Also Istanbul it's a magical place where every Street every corner as a story for itself. The whole city seems small and too big at the same time. Simply magical. What was the most memorable gift you have ever received? I received a photo album with all the memories myself and my friends made that summer. I still keep it with me.
DATING WITH ENA When looking for a Significant other, what three things are most important (besides looks)? Charisma, intelligence and confidence. What impression do you try to give when you first meet someone? I honestly tend to be mysterious but also I tend to make the person as much comfortable as possible.
What do you look for in a guy before agreeing to go on a date with him? For him to make me feel relaxed and to make me laugh. I always tend to search for guys with great charisma. What are the top 3 things you look forward to on a date? The time spent with the person, not 3 things just that we click and enjoy each others company. How do you prepare for a date? I simply do my makeup and get dressed I don't make a big deal of the first date. Do you get nervous and shy? If so, how do you deal with it? Yeah, but I don't show it since I am a very talkative person so I talk my way out of the shyness. What was the worst date that you’ve ever been on? My worst date was half an hour long it was so bad I had to call my friend to pick me up and pretend to be my sister. What's your definition of a perfect date? For me, the perfect date is just that the time flows by us, and that we enjoy each others company.
What is the best and worst part of your personality? I am very loyal as a person but very very stubborn and shorttempered. I would say a true Balkan girl.
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