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4. Sterling Beaumon A Sterling Career

by Daniel Larsen

10. Lulu Cerone PhilanthroParties!

by Myra Carlos

22. Pollyanna McIntosh Walking Dead Beauty

by Daniel Larsen

34. Ellington Ratliff Keeping the Beat for R5

by Daniel Larsen

38. Madelaine Petsch Riverdale's Red Hot

by Daniel Larsen

82. OtoĂąo En EspaĂąa fashion editorial photography by Feli Ruiz

92. Eternal Energy fashion editorial photography by Paolo Prisco

BEAUTY

FEATURES

46. Camera Ready Makeup

14. Coquette Confidential

by Ana Sofia Rodrigez

Elie Maalouf celebrity makeup artist

26. A Day in the Life of

48. Smashbox

Publist, Siri Garber

by Cece Guthrie

pro advice

by Laura Jane Schierhorn

30. My Music

49. Michael Kanyon

Larry Butler

celebrity hair stylist

Did It Music

50. Autumn Spice

102. Deep Into Dressage Kate Kudelko

Corinna Cooke

beauty director

by Cece Guthrie

106. Paris Portrait Photographer Katie Donnelly

56. Fall Hair

Andy Biggs national hair stylist

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HEALTH & FITNESS ®

16. Take A Hike!

by Haley McClure fitness expert

18. Gormet Gab meal prep

by Gabriel Rodiles

20. Tackling Anxiety

by Dr. Karen Prentice medical expert

62. Runway Retread SS 2017

by Jennifer O’Bannon fashion director

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STERLING BEAUMON photography Angela Marklew

Imagine a pizza - topped with pineapple, pepperoni, and jalapeños – pretty unique, right? Well, it’s Sterling Beaumon’s favorite. His edgy taste in pizza isn’t enough for you? Trust us, Sterling is truly one of a kind. The young star exudes confidence, pursues excellence, and is a prime example that perseverance pays off.

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aving acted for two decades, Sterling has appeared in countless plays, movies, and T.V. shows, including Lost, Cold Case, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, just to name a few. Soon we’ll be able to see him starring alongside heavy hitters Edie Falco and Chris Bauer on NBC’s highly

anticipated new miniseries, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. Sterling portrays a close friend of one of the Menendez brothers, who is a college hockey player. Considering the star’s extensive acting resume and the fact he grew up playing hockey and still does, Sterling is going to kill this role.

Growing up, there’s one thing

6 Sterling wanted to be: an actor. Sterling’s lifelong desire to act has never wavered. He tells us that being a child actor has taught him “that nothing is given to you and that nothing comes easy, you must work for every success you have”. He explains that Hollywood is hard, and is inspired by people who

strive for success no matter how many times they’re told “no”. Further, he explains that film and television industry are fully collaborative, so as an actor, he’s just one piece upon thousands that come together in order to produce a movie or show.

When he sits down to watch one of his projects, he is in awe of everything that his colleagues have put into it.

Sterling is proud of his work.

As a child actor, Sterling’s younger years were anything but typical. He grew up being friends with other child actors, a group who today refers to themselves as “The Child Actor Mafia”. These are Sterling’s best friends and people he spends his time with when he’s not filming or playing hockey. He elaborates about the group, “We grew up together and graduated together all in this crazy town that people call Hollywood.” Sterling compares the friendships within the mafia to the lifelong friendships other people form during high school and college. Who else is in this elite group of accomplished youngsters? Sterling can’t help but chuckle, “There’s quite a few members of this Child Actor Mafia, and they know who they are.”

Sterling is fascinated with “Old Hollywood”, and it’s no wonder why. A Cali boy through and through, his family tree is deeply rooted in L.A. His great uncle and grandfather were both actors in the 1920’s and appeared in iconic films such as The Wizard of Oz and The King of Kings. Sterling carries on their legacy, each day living his dream of acting and working towards becoming a producer and director. He looks up to actors like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon: “I want to be a producer as well, and I want to be directing hopefully at some point, but really producing and making

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projects actually happen is a really big dream of mine. Those are guys who started really young doing something like that with Good Will Hunting and have continued to act, direct and produce throughout their careers.” With his talent and tenacity, we bet Sterling will be producing in no time.

Perhaps Disney? Once the star of the Disney movie Mostly Ghostly: Who Let the Ghosts Out? and having been in a Disney Cruise line commercial, some may refer to Sterling Beaumon as a “Disney star”. The Hollywood heartthrob says of his relationship with Disney, “Once upon a time, I was in the Disney family

and I would love to be again, in another capacity.” Maybe one day he’ll be directing or producing for them, should they be so lucky.

Not only does Sterling have great friends (and an amazing jawline), but he also has a huge heart. Due to his busy schedule, he is unable to perform charity work as often as he’d like, but once a month or so he volunteers at The Dream Center in Los Angeles. A young actress and good friend of Sterling’s, Madeline Caroll, started an outreach program with this amazing organization in order to bring opportunity to people who are down on their luck and to also feed the less fortunate. This experience is why

Sterling sometimes finds himself using the phrase, “What would Madeline do?”

Take just a quick glance at any of Sterling’s social media persona and you’ll see why we’re completely obsessed with his style. An avid reader of GQ, he describes his style as this “A good mix of both street style and formal wear. You’ve got to know how to dress it down and have some street style and also know the proper ways to tie a tie and have your cuff links on. It’s a matter of having harmony of both; I feel someone that does it really well is David Beckham - that’s good style.” Sterling also finds inspiration from his friends and Instagram.

He’s also fortunate enough to work with some amazing stylists. Whether he’s wearing jeans or a tuxedo, we can’t get enough of him.

Sterling Beaumon has already accomplished much more than your average twenty-twoyear-old. We are confident that with his amazing sense of style, tenacity, and the mafia of former child actors by his side; there’s nothing this bright young star can’t do. Keep an eye out for him in Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders and his cameo in the movie Spinning Man, which comes out next year.

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PhilanthroParties with

LULU CERONE

ot everybody can come up N with a successful second act of blending philanthropy and business acumen at the age of 18.

But then again, not everybody is Lulu Cerone.

When she was about 8 years old, Lulu dipped her toe into social activism by selling lemonade to raise money and awareness for important causes. She credits her mother for planting the seed of helping others in her. “I was always hosting lemonade stands with my friends. She suggested we donate the money to help a cause,” Lulu shares.

Encouraged by the success of the lemonade stands, Lulu became hooked on the sense of empowerment she derived from the experience and the change it brings, no matter how small.

She - and her friends - expanded their social activism in gettogethers. In 2010, one of these gatherings raised $4,000 in two

weeks to help earthquake victims in Haiti. She said, “That lesson is what inspired me to expand my efforts to include all kinds of social gatherings and develop the idea for PhilanthroParties. I made things official when I started an organization called LemonAID Warriors with the goal of teaching other young people how to integrate social action into their social lives through throwing their own PhilanthroParties. Young kids have so much compassion and empathy but very little resources to take action, so LemonAID Warriors aims to give them those tools.” From its simple beginnings, LemonAid Warriors has provided scholarships to 86 children in Zimbabwe, helped fund the completion of a dormitory at an orphanage in Tijuana, and assisted in building sustainable clean water solutions for over 2,000 people in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization continues to throw holiday PhilanthroParties at a domestic violence transitional

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someone to know

words Myra Carlos

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housing shelter in Hollywood and host PhilanthroParty workshops with youth across the country.

All set to start college life in Columbia in the Fall, this busy teen still finds the time for her passion in books, writing, playing music, and watching and making films. She believes in the power of films to shine a light on issues and instigate change. Like any other teen, Lulu surrounds herself with good friends whom she can always count on. Lulu said, “I honestly wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything without them.” It is no surprise then that Lulu is inspired by other people from her generation, such as Malala Yousafza. Far from being discouraged by the newspaper headlines, Lulu is buoyed by the promises of the future. “I really find that people my age have an eagerness to volunteer, get involved with the political system, participate in demonstration, and create change in any way they can.”

From that first lemonade stand to a global organization, Lulu now adds author to her long list of titles. She has just published a book to sum up everything she has learned PhilanthroParties!

A Party-Planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back is a guide for socially conscious kids who want to turn their parties into opportunities for promoting their personal causes. It contains easy, inexpensive party planning ideas, DIY recipes, crafts and activities.

“I have thrown and attended so many PhilanthroParties, so most of the party ideas in the book come from experience. My hope is that the book will be a

great resource to connect young people to important causes and help them plan simple events to support those causes,” she said. “I do wish there were more outlets and more of an infrastructure in our schools and communities for young people to take action, which is one of the reasons why I wrote my book - to provide tools to help young people to get started.”

So whatever your age, start throwing some parties and supporting your cause! For inspiration and ideas, pick up you copy of Lulu’s book PhilanthroParties! A Party Planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back.

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Coquette Confidential Feminism with a Twist

“My name is Ana Sofia Rodriguez. I am 16-years-old and I come from a small border town in California called El Centro. I love writing articles and have published over a dozen in my local paper. Recently I have been wanting to publish my articles on different mediums. I will be going to college soon am I really would like to stand out.”

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omen’s rights has been made a trending topic W of late in the news ever since the Women’s March took place on Jan. 21. Women and girls around the world have become inspired to take a stand and fight those who undermine their rights. Even top fashion magazines such as Vogue and Glamour have featured the subject in most of their recent issues. But this is not the first time women have been fighting for equal rights.

Seventeen-year-old Francesca Poole’s fashion style comes from the styles of women during the sixties who were fighting for gender equality, and their rights as women.

“I feel that my style really brings me nostalgia and a taste of the great eras that have surpassed me,” said Francesca.

Francesca describes her style as typical 20th century English man attire, with a feminine twist on it.

“I admire my non-conformity to the typical societal trends because it makes me feel like a rare flower in a meadow of daisies,” Francesca said.

“My favorite thing about my trench coat outfit is that it’s very vintage and really showcases my adoration for men’s fashion in the 20th century.”

“I’ve always felt like I’m an old soul, and that I belong in the past, but am stuck in modern times. And when I dress in my best outfits I really feel like I’m in ‘my place’”

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Borrowing Cents

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Justin Figueredo financial analyst

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ow that summer is over, and some of our hard-earned cash was used to soak in all the sun and fun, we may find ourselves in need of cash for a major purchase. Here are the loan basics: A loan is basically borrowed money.

The lender, typically a bank, credit union or even a family member, has cash on-hand and is willing to lend you, the borrower, a specified amount with specified terms. These terms refer to the interest rate, the loan term or length, and the security component.

The interest rate is the lender’s charge for borrowing money. It can either be fixed (i.e. static, never changes) or variable (i.e. adjustable, changes). Along with paying the principal (i.e. the borrowed amount) back, interest will be paid to the lender as well.

The loan term is the length of the loan or the amount of time extended to the borrower to pay back the loan.

Typically, longer loan terms lead to higher interest rates but lower payments, and shorter loan terms lead to lower interest rates but higher payments.

Regarding the security component, the loan may either be secured or unsecured. Secured means the loan is backed (i.e. secured) by some type of asset usually owned by the borrower.

This is also known as collateral. This is less risky for the lender because it ensures the lender will get his/ her share back in case the borrower fails to pay the lender back entirely.

In exchange for security, the lender will typically offer a lower interest rate to the borrower of a secured loan.

If a loan is unsecured, there is no collateral guaranteed to the lender if the loan goes unpaid which is riskier for

the lender and typically correlates to a higher interest rate. If a borrower does not have collateral, he/she may usually have a cosigner, like a parent or guardian, who promises to pay the loan back if the borrower does not.

There’s a plethora of loans available on the market today. However, most of them will abide by these general concepts. As always, ensure you do your homework or consult with a financial professional before signing the dotted line. Loans can be a great way to get off of your feet, help with major expenses or endeavors, and even assist you in building your credit when properly applied.

Happy borrowing!

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Take a Hike!

Haley McClure

fitness expert

health & fitness

The weather is cooling off and the leaves are turning; there is no better time to strengthen your legs so you can take that amazing hike you’ve always wanted this fall! Our gorgeous Fitness Editor, Haley shows you how to get it done. Follow these three simple exercises for hiking ready legs and stronger endurance.

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Leaving one foot in the same spot, take other foot and cross it behind at an angle, slowly lower body down into lunge position. Go back to starting position with feet far apart and do the same with the next leg. Go back and forth until you have done 30 total.

Squat 3 x 15 repetitions Start with feet a little further than shoulder width apart. Place hands behind head, but make sure you are not pulling on your neck.

Slowly lower your body until you hit a 90-degree angle and look as if you are sitting on a chair. Make sure your knees are behind your toes and then drive through your heels back to the starting position.

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Curtsey Lunge 3 x 30 repetitions Start with feet far apart-further than shoulder width.

Place hands in front of your body or on your hips, whichever is more comfortable!

Side Lunge 3 x 30 repetitions Start with your feet far apart-further than shoulder width.

Place hands in front of you body or on your hips to help with balance, slowly bend towards one leg while straightening the other leg. Go back and fourth until you have finished your reps.

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When I hear my alarm go off in the morning, I feel a sense of relief because I know that I have a lunch prepared and ready, just waiting in the fridge for me to take on the go. A few hours spent cooking on Sunday means I can hit the snooze button in the morning all week long!

The concept of meal prep is often intimidating. You may think you have to go full-out Pinterest-style and prepare dishes for an entire month or spend hours and hours assembling recipes. My version of meal prep looks more like a few hours of cooking, maybe while I catch up on a Netflix show or listen to a great playlist, and prepare for the week. I like to make a few staple items that I can mix and match. Roasted vegetables, quinoa, chicken and a batch of hummus are a few things I typically make every Sunday. They can be mixed and matched into a salad with your favorite toppings, paired together for a protein bowl, tossed into an easy soup, or eaten as a snack – just to name a few!

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Make a big batch of quinoa that can serve as a base in bowls with protein and veggies.

Instead of using water, use chicken broth or white wine to add rich flavor.

Line a big baking pan with aluminum foil to make clean-up from roasting veggies super easy. Toss carrots, Brussels sprouts, sweet potato, broccoli or your other favorite veggies in olive oil. Season with generous amounts of salt, pepper and Herbs de Provence (a dried herb blend). Roast at 425 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. No need for a formal recipe!

In a pinch for time? Buy a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and shred all the meat at once. Use some for salads, some for quinoa bowls or even toss into a simple soup!

At the grocery store pick up a bag of lettuce to make a mix and match salad with your chicken and vegetables, plus fruits and veggies for breakfast and snacks. When you get home from the store wash and cut everything up so it’s ready to eat during the week.

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Ta c k l i n g A n x i e t y

health & fitness

FIND YOUR PATH TO A HEALTHIER YOU

Karen K. Prentice D.O. F.A.A.P.

medical expert

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acay time is up and in comes cool crisp air with crunchy leaves. Although this can be a wonderful time of year, some of you may be feeling anxious or stressed about all of your deadlines--tests to study for, papers due, juggling work and extracurricular activities, not to mention squeezing in some family and friend time. For many, that stress or anxiety will simply motivate you to get things done. But for others, those feelings may be a symptom of a mental health disorder – anxiety disorders being the most common. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 18% of adults (about 40 million people ages 18-54 years old) and 20% of boys and 30% of girls (about 6.3 million teens) in the United States, have had an anxiety disorder. In one study by the American Psychological Association, one-third of U.S. college students suffer from debilitating depression and more than half have overwhelming anxiety, causing difficulty with daily functions.

Over the past five years my partners and I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of young patients we see who complain of overwhelming stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression. It is breaking my heart! My prayer is that this article will somehow help you or someone you know get the help necessary to start down the road to improved mental health and well-being. So, what’s the first step?

See your doctor. Start with a visit to your primary care doctor, either pediatrician or family doctor. Be honest and tell them how you are feeling.

Take a list with you of everything you are taking such as medications, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products, as well as any energy drinks or caffeine products. Sometimes over the counter products or supplements can cause or contribute to anxiety and depression. Your doctor will evaluate what you are taking, do a physical exam, and may want to do blood work in search of disease processes such as thyroid disease, anemia, vitamin deficiency, or other disorders which may be causing your illness.

Address any sleep issues. Please tell your doctor if you are suffering from difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. Did you know that people who suffer from sleep disorders do not clear brain waste metabolites as effectively as those who sleep all night? This can lead to stress, anxiety, decreased concentration, and illness. You can help your sleep issues by eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting all the electronics out of your bedroom. Yup, you heard me! Studies show that even if the electronics are turned off they can emit light which can disrupt your sleep cycle.

Try talk therapy or alternative therapies. Ask your doctor for a provider such as a counselor or psychologist in your area who can provide “talk therapy,” counseling, mindfulness training, guided imagery, or biofeedback. Consider meditation, acupuncture, yoga, or massage – all are well-researched and have been shown to relieve anxiety and depression.

Improve your nutrition. Please don’t think of this as a “diet.” Rather, improve your eating habits with a focus on foods that will nourish your body and mind, while avoiding “toxins” in your diet such as food dyes, preservatives, nitrites, and processed foods. Increase your water, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy or vitamin D/calcium-rich foods, and lean proteins. Read labels and avoid foods with chemicals and ingredients you can’t pronounce or identify (always a good general rule to follow).

Ask your doctor about supplements and vitamins. Many studies have shown that people deficient in vitamin D, iron, magnesium or vitamin B can suffer from fatigue, depression, heightened anxiety, and lowered immune system. In addition, Omega 3 fatty acids with DHA and EPA have been shown to help with a myriad of diseases including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Finally, exciting new research is linking probiotics with improved mental health. Ask your doctor what supplements are right for you.

Get an exercise buddy. My patients who suffer from anxiety and/or depression tell me they feel so poorly they just don’t have the strength to start exercising. The unfortunate thing is that exercise would greatly improve their situation. In fact, chemical processes in our bodies occur when we exercise that improve our mood and decrease stress. My advice is to find someone- a friend, parent, or significant other who will hold you accountable and do some kind of exercise with you every day. Studies show that even ten to fifteen minutes of exercise a day can be extremely beneficial.

Spend time in nature. Many adults and children are suffering from a new “disease” called Nature-Deficit Disorder. In Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle, Richard Louv beautifully describes our need for time in “a natural space devoid of the electronic gadgets of today’s world.” In fact, studies have shown that natural views of greenery, flowers, or water can reduce stress. In addition, “green exercise” or exercising outside has been shown to greatly improve mental wellbeing.

Explore your beliefs/spirituality. Most of us don’t always associate faith and spirituality as part of wellness. Many studies have shown that people who have a faith belief system are less likely to suffer from self-destructive behaviors and have a reduced incidence of depression, anxiety, illnesses, and high blood pressure.

Finally, each and every one of us suffers from stress, anxiety, and sadness from time to time. In fact, just last week I was telling my 92-year-old father that I was quite anxious about some upcoming changes in my life.

Although these were happy changes, I was worried. My father gently said, “Don’t anticipate problems, life has enough real things to concern yourself about.” – great advice for all of us to take. However, sometimes we are unable to control our emotions and they can get the best of us. If you are overwhelmed, having trouble with daily functions, or are unable to feel joy in life please tell someone and seek help.

Reduce your screen time. This is great advice for all of us! Recent research indicates that those who only utilize screens for two hours a day have better mental health when compared to those who have four or more hours of screen time daily.

Embrace your family and friends. According to Greek Philosophy, humanity can be differentiated from other forms of living creatures by our deep need to associate with others. We need friendship, family, and a sense of belonging. In addition, physical touch is extremely important. A hug or touch on the shoulder can lower blood pressure, alleviate pain, and reduce stress levels. Even though you may want to retreat and be alone, try your best to accept love, touch, and time with family and friends.

Dr. Prentice is a physician and author. www.anappleadaythedoctorsway.com.

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WALKING DEAD BEAUTY

POLLYANNA McINTOSH photography Gilles Toucas

words by Daniel Larsen

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ollyanna McIntosh turns heads every time she P walks on set, whether it be as a director, producer, or actor. You may have seen her in the film The Woman, or in her recurring role as Jadis in the The Walking Dead, or a number of indie and foreign movies.

The trilingual, Scottish star was raised in Scotland, Portugal, and Colombia before eventually moving to London at the age of 16. As a childhood hobby, she acted in regional theater. Eventually modeling and playing small roles would lead her to begin a degree in theater, an arena in which she would end up producing and directing. After some times in theater, Pollyanna took the next step in her career, “Love took me to LA at 22 and it was there I started auditioning for more film....My first American film was produced and directed by an Emerson graduate: Andrew van den Houten...” Thoroughly enjoying the initial experience, she has since filmed two more movies with van den Houten. She shares, “It’s great to work with people who have been there with me since the start of things.” She has definitely found her niche and feels, ‘if anything defines my career it’s playing weird, off kilter characters.” Although The City of Angels obviously treated Pollyanna well, the The Walking Dead star is no longer living in Los Angeles.

“I’ve relocated to Atlanta for the show ‘til the end of the year, so I’m discovering this new city and I love it.”

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25 She’s an intriguing and talented woman, but we’ll add “hard working” to the list of words we’d use to describe the star. “If it’s a work day, I’m up at 4 AM and drive to work where I check in, pop into my trailer to find my costume hung up waiting for me. Then it’s off to the makeup and hair trailer where we play music and chatter away as the skilled team bring our characters to life with hair and makeup. It’s always a warm environment on The Walking Dead with Andy (Andrew Lincoln) leading the charge for a super positive, fun, and kind atmosphere. He plays great music in that trailer, too. Heading to set is always exciting. After work, I’ll look at what I have the next day and chill out or I’ll have dinner with some cast or crew.” A perfect example of someone doing what they love, Pollyanna says of being on The Walking Dead, “It’s like nothing I’ve experienced. The fandom is so strong and working on the show itself is an absolute dream. Great writing, great cast, and such creativity!”

health into schools. I think it’s so important to not only encourage people to give to the charity, but also to smash the stigma about mental health. We are all done a disservice by imagining there is weakness or weirdness in needing help and support with such very human problems.” Needless to say, we all need more of Pollyanna in our lives.

Lucky for us, Pollyanna’s childhood years in theater have paid off. Her career has steadily climbed and so has her popularity; no wonder considering she’s the perfect balance of talent, passion, and comedy. With amazing armpits, edgy style, and strong skills both on and off screen, we can’t think of many more reasons to love Pollyanna McIntosh. Be sure to keep an eye out for her on the latest season of The Walking Dead.

Bold patterns, bright lips, and her trademark bangs; Pollyanna’s style is eye catching. It’s impossible not to love her looks whether she’s on the red carpet, hanging with friends or fans, or on screen wearing an outfit that was chosen for her. She has to say of her style, “I love vintage, color, and a bit of kook or edge.

I think my aim is generally to bring a bit of fun. I’m inspired by people like (David) Bowie, Debbie Harry, Bjork, and 70’s rockers; people who did their own thing.”

Being a talented celebrity comes with many praises and awards as Pollyanna has found out. An Instagram site most recently has praised Pollyanna’s armpits.

She definitely takes it in stride.“There’s no end to the strangeness that being considered a celebrity can bring. My armpits feel very proud.” Take a look at her Instagram and you’ll see some insight into her great sense of humor. “I often find our human condition hilarious. Vanity, arrogance, and awkwardness are ripe for comedy and absurd humor is something I love too.”

Pollyanna does take kindness seriously. Aside from the fun-loving and edgy woman you see before you, Pollyanna’s favorite quote tells us so much about her.

“Tennessee Williams said a beautiful thing: ‘Nothing is disgusting except cruelty’.” She shares, “Kindness makes my heart skip a beat.” Probably the best way to express the depth of her kindness is to share with you what Pollyanna has to say of her favorite charity. “The Joshua Nolan Foundation was founded by a woman who had come up against a healthcare system that didn’t serve her and her son when they needed it most. She lost him to suicide, so I’m inspired by her fortitude and kindness in creating a charity to help others. JNF brings counselors to those who need them and also brings the conversation about mental dress Dolce & Gabbana

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Publicist

SIRI GARBER words by Cece Guthrie

lthough I am rarely star-struck, I have to admit A that I was slightly nervous to meet Siri Garber, owner and president of Platform Public Relations.

a day in the life

After all, Siri’s résumé is beyond impressive, having been picked by LA Confidential as one of the top 6 publicists in Los Angeles in 2004 and having been featured in various publications such as Inked, Elle, US Weekly, The NY Post, Steppin Out, and Stuff Magazine, among others. She also received the “Best Personal Publicist” accolade in “Best of L.A.” from Los Angeles Magazine. Highly educated, the USC grad was chosen as a “Power Woman” in 2006 by New York Moves Magazine and has appeared on several television networks including VH1 and E!. So pretty much, she’s the whole powerful package.

The highly successful Platform Public Relations founded in January 1998, is a boutique entertainment public relations firm. By combining the firm’s extensive experience in the celebrity arena with their strong media relationships, they are able to secure editorial placements for their clients in a variety of mediums. They are obviously dedicated and passionate about who they represent, providing key, hands-on, individualized attention. Their client roster is filled with incredible talent, including Jon Voight, Madelaine Petsch, A.J. Cook, Lakeith Stanfield, Shameik Moore, Caleb McLaughlin, Danielle Macdonald, and Talitha Bateman just to name a few, They have an office in Sydney, Australia and a brother firm, Serge PR, in New York (with whom they share a symbiotic relationship), but it was in their Los Angeles office where I had the pleasure of chatting with Siri.

Tucked away in the Hollywood area, the exterior is modern, built of concrete and glass, but the interior is warmly decorated, relaxed and inviting. Photos, covers and magazine tear-sheets proudly plaster the entry wall. Siri and her staff were hard at work when I walked in.

Siri had agreed to share with us a day in the life of a publicist. Before formal introductions, I was first struck by how gorgeous Siri is (again, nerves).

But then she smiled, introduced herself and it was quickly apparent how welcoming and friendly she is,

possessing an unassumingly confident air about her.

Within minutes I understood how much she adores her clients and loves her career as a public relations executive. A professional through and through, Siri is the master of the ‘pitch’: making her clients sound as awesome as they truly are.

In Siri’s mind, the goal of a strong PR firm is to give oneon-one attention to each of their clients, addressing their individual wants. They shape and guide their client’s public image through a collaboration with the artist. “Often clients have an idea of how they want to present themselves to the world. If they don’t, we help with guidance and consultation.” Though Siri has rarely faced negative press with a client, their public image must be finessed in good times and bad; if news is negative, the agency needs to swiftly address the press in order to limit the damage to their client’s reputation. As you can imagine, this type of service requires 24/7 attention.

A client’s public image is maintained in many various forms of media, including blogs, websites, TV shows, magazines, newspapers and of course, social media platforms including Instagram and Snapchat. When an artist – actor, singer or author – finds themselves in a recurring role on the small screen, a supporting role, or having just signed a record or a book deal, it becomes time to seek out representation. The relationship must be a good fit and the publist must understand the direction the client wants to move in. Once that understanding is established, the PR firm can begin promoting their client.

The initial promotion is called a pitch, in which the PR agency encourages various media outlets to feature their clients. To move past the pitch, Siri must also maintain strong relationships with those involved in the media to ensure that her clients have a platform to interact with their audience. The environment is incredibly fast-paced as deadlines occur constantly with ongoing updates of the client’s news.

Underneath it all, much of Siri’s day simply revolves around creating and maintaining relationships.

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29 Siri broke down her anything-but-typical day for us: Good morning!

Siri starts her day at 8:30 AM by checking emails for any pressing matters. Over the next few hours, she catches up with her clients and addresses their needs.

In addition, she actively pitches to editors looking for a resource to share client news and updates.

midnight or even later. After a full press day and panel, cast dinner, and a quick 45 minutes of touchup, Siri’s clients are off to those fabulous parties we read about hosted by Entertainment Weekly or some other media outlet. Film festivals such as Sundance keep the same pace, “only without the heels,” Siri muses. She explains that the role of a PR agent at events like these is to support their clients. The agent needs to check in consistently, but remain on the sideline.

Lunch for two or three or four? ...

Wrap up...or is it?

Much of the remaining afternoon is spent like the morning, wrapping up between 6 or 6:30 p.m.

However, a press day involving red carpets and film releases can keep going much later. With a quick bite to eat and an outfit change, film premieres will begin around 7 or 8 o’clock in the evening. Typically, clients will also attend fabulous afterparties and Siri will stay through the end until her clients are safely on their way home. “For these occasions,” Siri laughs, “I ditch my high heels in exchange for my Louis Vuitton combat boots!” …so now I need to get a pair of those!

For a week like Comic-Con, the pace is even crazier.

Days start at 9 or 10 in the morning and end at

At the end of the interview with Siri, I found myself less nervous, but even more in awe. We finished our meeting with a photo shoot for Luca, during which Siri’s husband walked in with their adorable fouryear-old daughter in tow. Autumn Jean (A.J.) bounced into a few of the shots and the Luca team’s collective hearts melted. It was obvious how close the mother and daughter are. So how does she do it all? Siri replied thoughtfully, “I have an amazing team who support me and an awesome husband. I couldn’t do it alone!” And above all, her daughter A.J. helps her get through her hardest days. …

Sound like a career you’re interested in? Siri shares tips for someone wanting to get in public relations: “A communications major is not imperative,” – after all, Siri herself did not major in communications. But strong writing skills are a must, as she is constantly producing client bios, press releases and editorial pitches. As is the ability to communicate well verbally to further those pitches and maintain relationships.

A well-rounded applicant who is mature and professional is ideal, so she also urges students to partake in an internship to get hands-on experience.

Siri will always give resumes with internship experience a second glance.

photos Andrew Gleason

Client meetings are usually held in her office, as they like the relaxed vibe, but she will also meet at a client’s manager’s office. But lunch meetings change daily – sometimes with magazine editors or other industry professionals to develop and maintain relationships, sometimes with a prospective client and/or their manager to see if the agency is a good fit. Although most lunches are in, when she does eat out, her favorite meeting spots include El Coyote, IZaKaya, Katsuya and American Rag Cafe.

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Been There...

Done That...

Did It Music

my music

LARRY BUTLER loves showcasing young Lthatuca up-and-coming artists - could be you one day? Recently, we happened upon Larry Butler, an expert in everything and anything tour related, and thought we would pass along the introduction. Larry Butler is the real deal. He played keyboards in Ohio bands during high school and college, also serving as band manager and lead singer. During that time period, one of his bands performed as the opening act for the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys and the Byrds, among others. He even jammed with Jimi Hendrix once at a late night Northern Kentucky club following his Cincinnati show.

After his performance days were over, he moved to LA and successfully climbed the music industry ladder working for the giant Warner Brothers Records for over twenty years as VP Artist Relations. There, he worked with superstars and young artists on effective touring and staging. More recently, Larry joined Bill Silva Management as General Manager where he coordinated the projects of all the artists and managers there. He also organized and ran Jason Mraz’s publishing during the wild run of ‘I’m Yours.’

Nowadays, Larry prefers to share his wealth of knowledge with aspiring young musicians. He heads up his own Did It Music (www.diditmusic.com) in Los Angeles. In addition, he has written two books that are a young artist’s must-have. Larry’s first book of advice and tips for singer/songwriters and musicians/ performers is entitled The Twelve Lessons of Rock ‘N’ Roll (available on Amazon/Kindle).

It is based on experiences and events he witnessed during his years on the road with rock ‘n’ roll artists and bands. His newest book, The Singer/Songwriter Boot Camp Rule Book: 101 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Success (also available on Amazon in digital and print form), is aimed at the solo artist. Larry believes that being a solo artist who writes, sings and performs his or her own songs as well as owning all of the merchandising, the arrangements and the recording masters is the only way to make money in the music business these days. Secondly, a GREAT live act is paramount to everything. And finally, it isn’t about who has the most talent; it’s all about who wants it more and who is willing to work harder – those are the secrets to success.

31 Larry recently sat down with us to share some of his vast insights with us: What are your top three tips to share with young musicians?

1) OVERHEAD DOWN: Just because you have learned how to sing and play your own songs does not mean that you should be in any big rush to record an album, make expensive videos or go out on a money-losing tour. These things cost big money and to venture into those areas too soon will inevitably result in no return on investment. Even if you have the financial backing from your family to do so, you’re not ready. How do you get ready? See #2.

2) PLAY OUT: And by “play out in front of other people” I’m not talking about family and friends. Of course they’re going to love what you’re doing. You need to learn how to perform as a solo act and get the attention and response of an audience of total strangers. There are at least two benefits to that. First of all, you’ll find out which of your songs (if any) are making a real connection.

And secondly, you will need to develop a live show that can entertain all different types of audiences under all different kinds of conditions. Without that expertise, you will not have a long-lasting career in music.

At the end of the day, you need to be able to stand behind one mic stand, playing one instrument, singing in your own style and entertain an audience.

3) AVOID ADDICTIONS: Although James was probably alluding to the heroin addiction

Larry Butler witn Madonna

James Taylor famously summed it up way better than anyone, so let’s start there. And I paraphrase: Keep your overhead [expenses down], play out in front of other people, and avoid a major drug habit.

Taking these one at a time:

early in his career, there are other substances that can take over your being and personality and sway you from your main goal – that of becoming the best singer/songwriter and entertainer you can be. Besides the obvious alcohol, opioids and pot traps, be aware of the downsides of too much nicotine, caffeine and Afrin, for instance. And don’t think you’re immune to any of those things. You’re not.

What do you think about the internet as a source of self-promotion?

The internet is a wonderful 21st century tool for self-promotion and about anything else you can think of, although all the VR and 3D in the world is not going to replace the live show in front of a live audience. Regardless, now that Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snap, Musical.ly, whatever have replaced print, the gates are wide open for anyone to selfpromote.

But you have to keep in mind that there’s a downside to pursuing self-promotion before you have something worthwhile to promote.

The old adage that “first impressions mean a lot” still holds true. So I’m getting back up on the soapbox, preaching that your live show

32 and songs have to be GREAT before you start putting them out on the internet. You can control, to a certain extent, the initial stages of your progress as you’re playing for small local audiences and carefully craft and hone your songs and show until they work well.

But once your stuff is up on the internet, you lose all control. Every artist who released music too early in their career, now regrets ever doing that.

How do you feel about talent search shows such as The Voice, X-Factor or American Idol?

my music

I think that they make lots of money for the producers and the networks and provide light entertainment for people who apparently have the wrong idea about how to have a career in the music business. I think these kids all have the POTENTIAL to be great artists, but they haven’t had the experience or been able to take the time to learn the craft of performing an entertaining half-hour show before they were thrust onto national TV. So once the cameras are turned off and they’re let loose onto real stages in front of live audiences and the industry outside of the TV studio, they’re lost because they weren’t ready.

Any advice when an artist is feeling discouraged?

Only this: Every musician, every actor, every writer, every painter, every dancer - every artist in the pursuit of their muse gets discouraged. In fact, if you aren’t discouraged, you’re not trying hard enough.

My own personal solution to offset discouragement when it comes around (and it will)? Get some sleep.

How does an artist make money these days? Has it changed?

That’s the trouble – it hasn’t changed. When I was playing in bands working my way through college years ago, we were making $100 night to be split four ways. Five nights a week: $125 each. You could live on that in those days. Today, bands are still making $100 a night. That’s the part that hasn’t changed, unfortunately.

If you look at the background of the few who have broken through, you’ll find that they had been performing for a number of years before they were chosen to compete on those shows. And even then, it’s a crap shoot. Luck plays such an important part.

But opportunities such as these shows are always out there, but only those artists who are prepared to take advantage of those opportunities will succeed.

I always recommend starting to learn your instrument and take vocal lessons and start writing songs in middle school (or high school at the latest) while you have a roof over your head thanks to your parents.

And if you can carry on through college, all the better.

Because it will take that long to get to the point where you are good enough to start to make some money.

Once you’re on your own financially, it’s going to be tough. Come that day, you have to hit the ground running I recommend a day job with flexible hours that taxes your body but not your mind or your soul.

Save those things for your music.

The lesson: Forget about searching for opportunities.

Just work at being ready when one comes around.

Do you find artists struggle with the business side of the industry?

Back in the day with U2

Ninety-nine percent of the artists I’ve worked with, from superstars on down, detest the business side. Not because it’s business necessarily, but because it isn’t music.

There’s also an element, mainly in rock bands, where the members didn’t get into a band to WORK. And suddenly, being in a band is a JOB – just what they were trying to avoid. It all goes back to dedication, determination and drive, or whatever you want to call it.

In order to succeed in the music business, you have to accept that there are two sides to that job description – music and business.

The smart ones deal with each side evenly. The business side can’t just

33 be the necessary evil that you put off until you HAVE to do something about it. If you can’t accept that, then you only have yourself to blame for your lack of success. You’re probably going to get discouraged more than the others who are pursuing the same goal. See question and answer #4.

How does an artist protect themselves (their brand)?

There’s a number of different ways to protect yourself and your “brand” as it were. First there are the numerous ways in which unscrupulous characters infringe on your songs or other creative output.

That’s what copyrights are for. Read everything you can about publishing. I recommend the Donald Passman’s All You Need to Know About the Music Business, 9th Edition, and Randall Wixen’s The Plain And Simple Guide to Music Publishing, 3rd Edition.

Both are available used on Amazon and Kindle.

The other brand protection comes from deciding who you are and what you’re putting out there and for what audience. And keep to that vision. Don’t let anyone sway you from how you see yourself and how you want to be seen. If it doesn’t work, at least you were true to yourself. DO NOT try to be anyone else. It’s OK to “borrow” things from other artists and songs, but mix it all up and make it your own.

reality TV shows and Youtubing cannot replace that experience.

How about technological advancements in the industry?

All of the tech advances are related to the production, marketing, promotion and sale of recorded music.

That’s RECORDED music. Very few technological advances have affected the live concert experience, other than computerized sound, lights and staging.

But the best of the singer/songwriters today can stand on stage and sing their songs all by themselves and enrapture entire audiences without all of the whoop-de-doo.

Larry ends our interview by warning not focus on what’s happening now. He believes that by the time you get to the point of being able to copy it well, it’ll be over. Do what you feel is right and do it to the maximum of your abilities. If you’re lucky, you’ll be in the right place at the right time with the right song, but you can’t just be good or even very good - you have to be GREAT. Get to work!

What changes have you seen over the years in the music industry? Were they good changes? Bad? The obvious major change is that no one is buying records anymore. Record companies were historically the center of the marketing, promotion and financing of music artists for decades. I know because I worked at Warner Bros. for 20 years during the heyday. It was all about record sales. Income from touring, merch and publishing were icing on the cake. Now those latter three sources ARE the cake. There’s still money to be made in the new paradigm, although it’s still working itself out.

Now fortunately for me, I was working the touring side of the record business all those years and little to nothing has changed in the presentation of live shows in 50 years. Singer/songwriters and bands are still writing three-minute, three-chord, three verses and choruses songs on Fender/Gibson/Martin guitars and singing their songs into a Shure SM58 microphone.

That is the crux of my book – that if you can master the craft and art of being a self-contained singer/ songwriter, you have a far better chance to take advantage of whichever way the music business takes its turns. At the end of the day, people want to go to a live concert and be entertained. All of the streaming and social networking and pseudo-

It turns out Larry’s advice is helpful for any dream, right? His new book - The Singer/Songwriter Boot Camp Rule Book: 101 Ways To Improve Your Chances Of Success - is available at Amazon (amazon. com/author/larry-butler). His first book, The Twelve Lessons of Rock ‘N’ Roll, is also available at Amazon where reviews for both books are welcomed. Larry also offers consulting services; he prefers one-onone sessions in the Southern California area, but can work with young artists via Skype. For more amazing tips and advice, check out Larry’s website Did It Music (www.diditmusic.com).

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R5’s

ELLINGTON RATLIFF

entertainment

words by Daniel Larsen

“I grew up in Los Angeles and as a kid, nothing is more of a letdown than when you end up at a healthy restaurant and order some good ol’ pancakes and out comes this nasty multi-grain mushy glob of an excuse for pancakes.” An L.A. native and lover of good pancakes, Ellington Ratliff is most known for being the drummer in the pop rock band, R5. With more than 25 million fans, R5 has performed all over the world alongside bands such as The Chainsmokers, Panic! At The Disco, and Weezer. However, Ellington’s career began long before R5 was formed in 2009. Having descended from a family filled with successful entertainers whose own careers span the likes of film, television, and Broadway, he had his first audition at three months old. The accomplished dancer, actor, and musician describes himself as one who practically came dancing out of the womb. Having collected various film and television credits throughout his youth, Ellington’s passion eventually led him to music.

As a man whose heart and soul bleeds music it’s quite befitting that Ellington Ratliff was named for one of the most famed jazz musicians of all time: Duke Ellington. We asked him how he felt about his name: “I like being named after a Jazz Great.

It’s a lot to live up to, but at the same time, about every third Starbucks I order on average, I get an ‘Ooo I love that name’. So that’s nice as well.” It was in middle school Ellington discovered his knack for music. “Oddly enough I started on trombone. You could start playing in the school band in 4th grade and I wanted to play the drums. We were friends with the band teacher and he discouraged me from choosing drums, saying it was very boring in the beginning and that I should choose something else and then switch to drums after a couple years. I remembered watching some dude slay

the trombone at some event my parents took me to, so that inspired the choice.” Although he is R5’s drummer, Ellington’s trombone skills never went to waste. On their last album, Sometime Last Night, Ellington shares, “I played trombone on the song “F.e.e.l.g.o.o.d” and with some tuning, it ended up sounding dope.”

While spending time with friends and in middle school bands, Ellington began to toy around with writing music. Fast-forward and the Lynch family would eventually see him perform live with his band. Ellington made sure the performance was memorable with some good old-fashioned crowd surfing. He knew the band for about a year before they played together. R5’s need for a drummer and the chemistry between the band and Ellington led them to invite him to join the band in 2009, and the rest is history.

Some of you may know Ellington has a fondness for one particular band mate - the beautiful Rydel.

Rydel and Ellington have been dating for some time and we can only imagine what it’s like travelling the world and doing what you love with your significant other. Ellington tells us, “We’re more carefree on tour because we have less to worry about. We just make sure we’re at the stage come showtime and everything else is taken care of. We just moved into a house in LA, so we have to deal with adult things together like bills and when to turn on the air conditioning which leads to bickering about stupid stuff. But we’re thankful for our situation and excited at the same time.” It seems as though when they’re not performing in stadiums all over the world, the two are just a normal couple, figuring life out.

photos Valentina Socci

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How does a rock star like Ellington Ratliff spend his free time? Writing music with Rocky and Ross of course. “We’re trying to keep releasing music as much as possible so be looking for R5’s new releases in your timeline. Also, if you haven’t heard R5’s EP New Addictions, CHECK IT OUT.” R5 turns out hit after hit, each more catchy and spectacular than the last. The newest EP Ellington mentions is a testament to how the band only gets better with time.

Ellington has it all – he tours the world, performs for millions of fans, and does it all with style. Has he achieved success? “I guess success to me is being grateful for what has happened so far and being patient with what I want to do in the future, enjoying the ride and being happy, etc.” As for the next five years, Ellington sees himself playing alongside and working with artists who he admires. “I saw a picture today on Instagram of five or so bands/artists that

I admire greatly posed backstage at the Newport Festival, all together, having a grand old time and I thought to myself 'THATS what I want!' The bands were Lucius, Shakey Graves, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Jim James from My Morning Jacket. Once I was backstage at FYF in Los Angeles and I witnessed HAIM hanging with their favorite band (also one of mine), The Strokes – that was another 'THAT'S what I want!' moment.”

Now that you’re head over heels for Ellington, where will you find him next? “We just finished a tour in North America. Next, we travel to Mexico, then Europe and South America. More music is coming and then eventually total world domination, Grammy’s, and a collaboration with a Michael Jackson hologram.” He’s also back into acting having just appeared on an episode of Criminal Minds, so watch for him on the small screen. And be sure to listen to R5’s EP New Addictions!

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Riverdale’s Red Hot

Madelaine Petsch photography Andrew Gleason

fashion editor Adena Rohatiner

gown Lorane shoes Elisabetta Franchi

words by Daniel Larsen

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n a blistering hot Los Angeles morning, Madelaine Petsch arrived for her cover shoot with Luca, wearing her signature Prada sunglasses and a smile on her face. Just off an early-morning flight from Vancouver, she had been filming late into the night. One might expect the star, or at least her smile, to fade throughout a day in a studio without air conditioning and full of people – but that’s not Madelaine. Wardrobe change after wardrobe change, she owned the camera as you can see in these flawless images.

After hours of slaying look after look in the California heat, Madelaine was off to conquer the rest of her demanding schedule with her smile still intact. A natural in front of the camera, her upbeat attitude and lively personality made Madelaine a joy to work with. You may have seen the talented young actress in the CW’s hit show Riverdale portraying the fabulous Cheryl Blossom, one of the show’s chic lipstick-clad leading ladies. With her gorgeous auburn hair and natural beauty, Madelaine is most definitely easy on the eyes; however, it’s quickly apparent she’s so much more than just her looks. With her kind heart, genuine charm, and quick wit, it’s no wonder people are falling in love with the young starlet – she has a personality that is impossible not to be attracted to. I was fortunate enough to ask her some questions and get to know her better.

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43 Do you have any ritual that gets you in the zone before you start filming?

What do you think viewers can learn from Riverdale, and more specifically, from Cheryl?

Honestly, the minute the lipstick & the heels are on, Cheryl is in charge.

That’s the beautiful thing about art and media, there’s never one specific thing you’re trying to convey. Art is so subjective; the viewer will take away the lessons they need to learn. However, I do hope that the younger viewers see that you can be strong and single. I feel like the media (especially for the younger generation) portrays this idea that you always have to be in a relationship and that’s so stressful for kids.

Hopefully our show can participate in and support the notion that you don’t have to be with someone to be a significant person, like Cheryl.

What do you love most about Cheryl?

Her layers. She’s so complex and, as an actor, that’s really what you want in a role. She challenges me and pushes me every single day.

Is it fun to play a bitch?

I don’t see her as a bitch, once you get to know her more, you realize she’s just a broken, lonely little girl hoping to figure out who she is at some point and dying for some love. That being said, she does have some GREAT lines that are very fun to deliver. Never a dull moment.

You seem to be really close with your cast mates. How often do you see each other when not filming? What do you like to do on days off from filming?

Definitely Cheryl. I’m not particularly high maintenance, I like to have nice things but I enjoy the more simple parts of life.

We are definitely a family. We see each other more often than not when we aren’t filming – do weekly get-togethers and dinners. We are always with each other. Some of us will get together and go to the gym or go do meals on days off that we share. We love biking around the water or just enjoying the beautiful city.

Is there any aspect of your life in which you consider yourself the HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge)?

Will you be watching the Riverdale season 2 premier? If so, where and with whom will you be watching?

Only when I’m Cheryl Blossom. I’m definitely a take-charge type of person, but I’m never the ‘head bitch in charge’, that’s more of an attitude I choose not to have.

I’m certain I’ll be watching! Where, I couldn’t tell you, depends on my, and everyone else’s, shooting schedule. That’s a question you’ll have to ask Roberto, ‘the man in charge’!

If Cheryl’s secret weapon is lipstick, what’s yours?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Who is more bougie, you or Cheryl Blossom?

My biting wit.

Cheryl suspected a culprit using her “twintuition”. Who is someone in your life that you have “twintuition” with?

My mother. I swear every time I’m about to pick up the phone to call her, my phone rings and it’s her. It’s crazy.

Continuing doing what I’m doing, and being more immersed in the film industry as well.

Aside from the next issue of Luca Magazine, what would you recommend a friend to read?

My most recent favorite read was a book called Prozac Nation, I highly suggest it.

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Can you please give us 3-4 of your most endearing personality traits?

I was lucky enough to be asked to be a part of their awards ceremony last year and shortly thereafter I reached out and asked how I could be more involved. This year they just recently invited me onto the board and I’m so beyond honored.

That’s completely subjective. I had to phone a friend on this one and ask my mom what she thought. Her answers were: my quick wit, the way I show affection to the people I love, my generosity, and my empathy.

Where does your passion for the environment come from?

In contrast, can you give us 3-4 quirks or minor characteristics that make you, you?

My parents. I was raised eating out of my dad’s garden on a plant-based diet by a family who is very environmentally conscious, it was never a choice to be passionate about the environment, it was a part of me from the second I was born. I was raised to be very aware of my impact on the planet and to do my part in helping this planet that we inhabit.

Well first and foremost, I make the world’s strangest facial expressions without trying (they’re even weirder when I try), my tendency of switching accents in the middle of a conversation, and my love for all things Harry Potter.

How long have you lived a vegan lifestyle?

I’ve been plant-based my whole life.

What is your favorite vegan dish?

I’m really into a good salad – as long as it has some good leafy greens and some quinoa, I’m set.

We heard through the grapevine that you like to rap Eminem at karaoke. Is that true? If so, what’s your go-to song?

It’s true, you heard it here first: I rap Lose Yourself at karaoke.

As an actress, what would mean success for you?

To continue acting in such fulfilling roles and being in the entertainment industry for the rest of my life. That’s all I want.

We noticed that you’ve gained a lot of followers, particularly on Instagram, in a short amount of time. Has this sudden increase in popularity affected your daily life?

Yes and no, I try not to pay too much attention to social media. That being said, a lot more people recognize me and know the show so in that aspect, yes. It’s quite cool how well received the show has been. We are all so passionate about it; it’s great to see that the viewers are too! It’s all thanks to them.

To date, Madelaine has over four hundred thousand followers on Twitter and over two million on Instagram and it’s easy to see why! A passionate actress, environmentally conscious, and a Harry Potter aficionado; we bet you didn’t know there was so much to love about Madelaine Petsch. Here at Luca, we love Madelaine like she loves Good & Plenty. It’s a pleasure to watch her transform into Cheryl Blossom on Riverdale and an honor to have such an enthusiastic, wellspoken, and stylish talent on our cover. This fall, you can see Madelaine reprising her role in season two of Riverdale (WE.CANNOT.WAIT.) A rising star, Madelaine Petsch has already left her mark on Hollywood, and we have a feeling she’s just getting started.

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Camera Ready Makeup

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ecognized for his artistic R vision and attention to detail, Elie knew from a young age that he was interested in beauty. His obsession with film, art, music, and fashion led him to move from his hometown of Detroit to New York City, then Los Angeles.

Elie’s experience speaks for itself, with his constant presence alongside other top artists in the industry. His talent is immediately recognized and continues to work with the world’s most influential people today. His list of celebrity clients includes such beauties as Madelaine Petsch, Inbar Lavi, Sofia Black-D’Elia, Sasha Lane, Charlie Hunnam, Ashley Benson, Camila Mendes, Jane Levy, Courtney Love, Shirley Manson, Pamela Anderson, Mariah Carey - the list goes on and on. He also has worked on editorials for Vogue, Interview, Instyle, Elle, Flaunt, Glamour, Tatler, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, Nylon & Paper, in addition to top commercial shoots for Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, American Eagle, Buckle, Top Shop, Kipling, Dita, Rebecca Taylor, Levi’s, and Garnier. Just take a look at his portfolio and you’ll agree that he is absolutely amazing!

Elie shared with us his tips for a picture-perfect face, all of which really go back to a base of healthy skin and a great foundation. He particularly likes the Clarisonic facial cleansing brush to keep skin exfoliated and looking great. A quality moisturizer based on your

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skin type is also a must! To find the perfect foundation, Elie suggests going to your favorite store and asking for samples based on your skin type, then take them home and wear them! Take note of what looks best in natural light and if your friends give you any feedback (you know they will!). Elie really likes Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 20 sunscreen, which is excellent for both daily use and glam looks. It’s light, but long wearing, so for a typical day, Elie would stop there.

When applying makeup on the stars, he always keeps in mind that it has to last all day and look amazing in photos. To get your skin camera or runway ready, you need to make sure you use the right primer like NARS Pore & Shine Control followed by your flawless

foundation. Old school, Elie likes using his fingertips to blend – he feels like you have the most control using your fingertips, but if you use a beauty blender, try dampening it a little. Either way, make sure you take the time to blend! Don’t forget to use concealer as without it, you will not look as flawless in photos.

Elie likes Charlotte Tilbury’s The Retoucher. Then finish up with a healthy glow of bronzer. Again, it is important to match it to your complexion, so he recommends Tom Ford’s Bronzer because you can match your skin tone. Apply lightly to where the sun would hit your face – like the sides of your forehead, the cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, along the jawline and onto your neck. If you do a highlighter, make sure to use it very sparingly as it doesn’t always photograph well. Blend thoroughly once more, set with a powder such as Ben Nye’s Neutral Set Colorless Powder and voila, your skin is camera ready!

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Take a peek at a few of the starlet’s essentials to transform into red carpet ready.

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1. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer with Broad Spectrum SPF 20 $44 2. NARS Cosmetics Beauty Moisturize Pore & Shine Control Primer $36 3. Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Re-Shape & Re-Size Lip Liner - Iconic Nude $22 4. Tom Ford Bronzing Powder - # 02 Terra $68 5. ANASTASIA Beverly Hills Brow Wiz Auburn $21

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Little Steps Toward Makeup Mastery

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Laura Jane Schierhorn Global Artistry Relations, Smashbox Cosmetics

My crash course in makeup artistry came early on during my career as a dancer. Brightening the complexion, sculpting cheekbones and making our eyes look bigger were all part of the job so our features didn’t wash out under the bright stage lights during performances. Now, this is NOT to say that stage makeup is for every day! However, it did teach me some important makeup fundamentals that carried over into “real life” and later into my career as a makeup artist.

Here are a few of my lessons learned so your makeup receives standing ovations. #1 - Flawless Foundation More is NOT better when it comes to foundation. Painting layer upon layer of foundation from forehead to chin for “full coverage” looks thick and cakey. Work in sheer layers applying coverage only where it’s needed, then blend out.

Use a concealer for spots and under eyes then set with a sheer layer of powder and you’re good to go.

PRO TIP - Makeup looks better with primer. Primer minimizes pores, helps foundation blend smoother and makes makeup last longer. Find a primer for your skin type and fabulous foundation will follow.

PRO TIP 2 - Invest in a Beauty Blender brand sponge. It’s the best one out there.

#2 - Learn Your Eye Shape Every eye shape is beautiful in its own way. With the abundance of beauty tutorials out there, it’s good to know what is going to best enhance YOUR natural beauty. Once you get the basics down for application on your eye shape, it’s easier to start experimenting with colors, graphic and smoky eye techniques without frustration.

PRO TIP - Check out Smashbox Cosmetics on YouTube #SHAPEMATTERS for a great video on learning your eye shape

#3 - Switch It Up With The Season A great complexion works year-round, but try switching up your color palette when the weather changes.

Shimmer and icy sparkle look great in the Winter and a floral vibe is on point for the Spring months. Try a bronzy glow for Summer and earth tones for the Fall.

PRO TIP - Switch out your primer for the season: try for a more oil absorbing one in the hotter months and a hydrating one in the colder. #4 - Experiment With Color It’s not a tattoo. Try blue eyeshadow, give glitter a go, rock an ombre lip…it all washes off and along the way you’ll find your signature style.

PRO TIP – I don’t recommend tattooed makeup. Color tends to fade funky, plus you’ll be stuck with that brow, eyeliner or lipliner shape for a VERY long time.

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Pro Profile

Michael Kanyon

Celebrity Stylist/America’s Next Top Model Key Stylist Recently at Luca’s fall cover shoot, we were honored to meet celeb hair stylist, Michael Kanyon. In awe of his twenty years’ experience and his extensive portfolio including styling for magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Italian Vogue, his work with advertising campaigns for Ray Ban, Samsonite, and J Brand and hair for countless celebrities including Ashley Judd, Jessica Simpson, Heidi Klum, One Republic and Alicia Keys. Not to mention, he has been the Key Stylist on America’s Next Top Model for 8 seasons. So when he began using American English products during our shoot, we took notice and asked him about the line. Turns out, they are his products.

The line of vegan luxury hair products evolved after Michael met Stephen Durham on the set of a shoot. The two hit it off and became fast friends. For a couple years they kicked around the idea of doing a west coast accessible luxury haircare line. Stephen’s wife is vegan and had trouble finding products, Michael was driven to create products that were consistent and reliable on every hair type. As they developed formulas, Stephen revealed that they were vegan. Both loved the idea of creating product that is inclusive and made for every hair type; luxury with a conscience.

American English ingredients are all sustainably sourced. The company stands by their belief that nature is the best beauty artist of all. Inside each bottle are ingredients derived from plants such as Seaberry, packed with vitamin A, C, & E, and omega 3, 6, 7, & 9; Baobab penetrates the hair shaft to intensely repair elasticity and softens; & Quinoa binds moisture to the hair and they work tirelessly to discover the highest quality, sustainably sourced, cruelty-free nourishing ingredients—to deliver the best products for every hair type. The products are formulated without parabens, phthalates, or sodium lauryl sulfate. All the packaging is recyclable and they always ensure that their ingredients are sourced ethically. We loved the quality!

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AUTUMN SPICE beauty

photography Brad Olsen beauty director Corinna Cooke

Put down your pumpkin spice latte – this year the mellow tones of fall are taking a back seat to the exciting and the bold. Makeup’s soft autumnal themes are being replaced with strength. Put your girl power behind a lip that commands attention or an eye that defies convention. You get to choose which way you want it, but Luca girl, this is the time to stand up and be counted.

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Graphic Liner From a solid outer corner accent to a bold stripe through the crease, eyeliner also gets graphic this season. Aim for perfection and let your outer corner liner stand out by toning down the cheek and keeping the rest of your look neutral.

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Dramatic Smokey Eye This fall the smoky eye gets graphic, extreme and fierce. Don’t let it be perfect – let it be a little messy.

Take a high drama black eye shadow to a whole new level and be as bold as you wanna be, offsetting its depth with an intense jewel toned metallic shadow planted dead center. An eye this big demands a soft lip and a whole lotta attitude!

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The Rocker Chick.

Eyeliner makes a big impact this fall. Eyes are ringed with liner that is then smudged and left imperfect, paired with glowing skin and a simple lip. Muss up your hair and channel your inner rocker chick!

photographer Brad Olson • photo assistant Samantha Armistead • hair Andy Biggs • makeup Corinna Cooke • wardrobe Risa Kostis & Kelly Stoneman, Ristyle Consulting model Darby Elyse • location courtesy of Hotel Valley Ho

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The Statement Lip. Put your pout front and center with a deep, dark, bold lip. Anywhere from a dense, moody berry to a profound purple, this lip is dark! Balance the statement lip with a soft brow and subtle eye.

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After being on the frontlines at NYFW F/W17 doing hair

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for designers from all over the world, hair stylist Andy Biggs saw some key trends emerging for hair in Fall 2017. photography Brad Olsen

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This look with a hard middle part and a soft wavy texture created by the 1.25 inch curl bar from Hot Tools.

Andy first sprayed dry hair with Get Layered Hairspray from Big Sexy Hair. Curling the hair away from the face and leaving the ends out to make it look more undone. Andy finished the look with Hair Shaker, a liquid to powder texturizing finisher by Joico.

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At New York Fashion Week, messy buns were the staple for hair trends this season. To create this look Andy pulled the hair into a high ponytail, securing it by an invisabobble, loosely wrapping sections around it, leaving some pieces out while anchoring the rest with bobby pins.

Andy says remember not to try and make it look tidy – messy is good!

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Keeping the middle part, Andy took two sections of hair on each side and twisted them back, securing them in a basket weave pattern with bobby pins and Aquage Finishing Spray. Loose waves with texture completed the look.

photographer Brad Olson • photo assistant Samantha Armistead • hair Andy Biggs • makeup Corinna Cooke • wardrobe Risa Kostis & Kelly Stoneman, Ristyle Consulting model Karly Riggs • location courtesy of Hotel Valley Ho

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Andy started this look by spraying the roots with label.m Texturizing Volume spray to create volume and grit for hold. Then he took the middle Mohawk section and did a French fishtail braid to just below the crown, securing it with a clear rubber band. Taking sections from each side just above the ear and crisscrossing them down the back to form a loose Dutch braid, he anchored it into a low ponytail with the ends left soft and wavy.

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R U N WAY

RETREAD DESIGNER FALL 2017 Styles from the runway to YOUR way! Grasp the general idea of a look then reshape it to fit you and your budget. fashion editor Jennifer O’Bannon

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3.1 Phillip Lim FW2017

jacket Zara $80.00 • pant Zara $36.00

tee Free People $68.00 shoe Jingyehong $20.00

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sweater Lands’ End $55.00 • pant Pink Martini $90.00 shoe Steve Madden $130.00 • bag Mondani New York $80.00

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Nicole Miller FW2017

dress Reborn J $35.00 • jacket Hippie Rose $49.00 beanie Bellady $11.00 shoe Lugz $70.00

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photographer Sylvia Hardt • hair/makeup Whitney Rammer • model Remi Bennet

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dress Engood $25.00 • blouse Amelia Austin $65.00 shoes Rockport $70.00 • earring Jessica McClintock $12.00

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Hermes FW2017

sweater Yesstyle $40.00 • skirt Baby’ O $38.00 boot Dirty Laundry 470.00 • hat Neff $14.00 suspender Lafashionist $7.00

SOLE SEARCHING

PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS In 1936 Bass shoes hit the mint in in taking an old Norwegian fisherman’s slip-on that was made for men’s fashion to the mass market calling the loafer style ‘Weejun’ (shortened slang, obviously).

Now we are drawing to closer to the curious question, why a Penny?

The ‘lip-like’ slot on the strap in the center, is a terrific tuck for a round object just like a penny. These slip-ons were uber popular as the casual ‘kicks’ for guys and gals back in the day, since the almighty sneakers had not made it on the scene yet. Moving on into the 50’s, the loafer loving cool kids biggie up and stuck dimes in the slots on the strap. Those two dimes bought you a call from a pay phone booth (these antiquated devices were necessary since mobile phones were not even a notion). No, Uber, no lyft. Call your your Pops for a ride home!

Nowadays, the penny loafer still is en vogue as a classic with cleverness. Chinese Laundry’s nude patent leather with a larger square heel and Steve Madden’s ‘Blue Suede Shoe’ loafer fill that contemporary cool need.

sole searching

Giving it the Bass trademark to the simple loafer, a decorative element of a strap running horizontally across the vamp of the loafer seemed to make a design statement. The “Penny Loafer” lives.

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1 For All and All 4 One...

Of course...

As expected...

top Tommy Hilfiger • pant Sanctuary • shoe Mix no. 6 • hat vintage

sweatshirt PST Los Angeles • jean Free People • shoe Steve Madden

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The Grey Sweatshirt

photographer Sylvia Hardt • hair & makeup Whitney Rammer • model Taylor Guthrie Signature Models/Talent

fashion editor Jennifer O’Bannon

Well, why not?...

Go with it...

turtleneck Philosophy • skirt Topshop shoe Adrienne Vittadini • hat vintage

shirt Tommy Hilfiger • pant Zara • shoe Chinese Laundry

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wear

photography Andrew Gleason fashion editor Jennifer O’Bannon

her: dress Frame • blouse Love Notes • shoe Wanted Brusque him: jacket J Crew • vest J Crew • shirt CAD • pant Halogen • shoe

her: dress Zara Womens • tie Perry Ellis • shoe Steve Madden him: shirt Beach Launch Lounge • jacket DKNY • pant Theory • tie Michael Kors • shoe Brusque

her: shirt Marled blouse Zac & Rachel pant Lizwear shoe Wanted him: shirt Zara Womens vest Yesstyle pant Feather Bone tie Penguin shoe Brusque

her: jumper Maeve shirt Grace & Chili shoe Wanted him: shirt NSR vest Equipement Femme pant Halogen shoe Brusque

her: shirt Paige jacket Rag & Bone pant Armani A/X shoe Steve Madden him: top TOV Los Angeles pant Kenar shoe Brusque

Menswear “falls” into womenswear each Fall/Winter season. With the masculine womenswear, we put it right back on him, as well as her. “What is good for the goose is good for the gander”...then back to the goose. Or is this now Duck, Duck Goose?

hair and makeup Kami Tafoya models Kat McCreadie and Korbyn Kline Ford/RBA location courtesy of Hotel Valley Ho

her: shirt Marled blouse Zac & Rachel pant Lizwear shoe Wanted

her: shirt Rag & Bone • vest Equipement Femme • pant Adrienne Vittadini • shoe Steve Madden him: shirt Soft Joie • cardigan BP • pant Kenar • suspenders Lafashionist

Otoño en España Photographer Feli Ruiz finds the sun’s lingering cast upon the cooling air with Fall Fashion of Spain.

sweater Bimba y Lola • earrings Kiwi+Pomelo

coa t skirt Bimba y earr Zoraida Lola ings C Kiwi+ ases Pom elo

coat Brea • earrings Kiwi+Pomelo

earrings Kiwi+Pomelo

coat Bim ba y Lo jumpsu la it Zoraid . a Cases .

coat Brea • earrings Kiwi+Pomelo

photography Feli Ruiz www.feliruiz.com hair/makeup Lis Valera stylist Cintia Garzรณn model Sofia Klein UNO Models

model/actress/dancer/yoga instructor: Sinita Soekadarova captured by photographer Paolo Prisco

Eternal Energy

photo, styling, M&H: Paolo Prisco Photographer model: Sinta Soekadarova clothes and accessoires: Issa, River Island, Vero Moda, H&M. bags: Dorothy Perkins, H&M shoes: YSL, Azzedine Alaïa jewelry: Sabine Roemer London vintage and customized clothes belong to the photographer’s private collection. www.paoloprisco.fr www.sintasworld.com

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Saddle up!

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Cowboy boots of all shapes and sizes sidle up to fashion from flowing frocks to saavy suits.

Finding the trend more affordable with...

Fancy Footwork Crown Vintage $120

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Plain to See Steve Madden $100

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Prefer Perfferrated Lucky Brand $140

photographer Sylvia Hardt

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Tall Order Coconuts $90

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Deep Into Dressage

103 ur Fall Sports feature is the O beautiful eighteen-yearold Kate Kudelko, an FEI level dressage Young Rider for the USA. She has been riding for almost seven years and owns two lovely horses named Mr. B and Watson.

She recently shared with us the details of this beautifully elegant sport.

Dressage...

She explains, “Competitive dressage is an Olympic sport where a horse and rider combination must perform a premade ‘test’ that contains various rigorous movements within that specific level. A combination may also compete in a musical freestyle, where the riders choreograph their own routine and perform it to their choice of music. ‘Dressage’ comes from French, literally translating to ‘training’, which makes it the basis for relatively every other equestrian sport, from stadium jumping to western pleasure. The goal of dressage training is to essentially create a supple, fit, and trustworthy horse through the use of various gymnastic exercises.”

Once a rider gets a basic riding education, they will usually split off into whatever particular equestrian discipline clicks with them the best, “Some prefer the high adrenaline rush found in stadium jumping and cross country, while others, like myself, prefer to stay on the ground and work on mechanics.” Many spectators consider dressage to be a form of dance between a horse and its rider, an aesthetic experience that is indefinitely a hidden gem.

Beginnings...

Kate become involved with horses back in 2011 when her family purchased her first horse named Watson, a little paint horse

who was saved from an auction by a wonderful woman. She started doing dressage shortly after getting Watson. She laughs, “When I say that we started from ground zero, I actually mean more like ground-negative 20.

I had only been riding for two months and Watson had very minimal dressage training, so the combination was quite the spectacle. We initially were not very successful in our showing career, despite the fact we were competing at the lowest possible level.” Although friends and barnmates advised her to sell Watson for a “real” dressage horse, she chose instead to keep trying with him. Six and a half years later, he has blossomed into a competitive upper level dressage horse, has

placed 3rd at regionals back in 2014, and is helping Kate earn her USDF Bronze medal. She credits Watson and her amazing trainer for where she is today in her riding career.

Training...

At the moment, Kate is riding roughly 5 days a week and working out on the side so that she can stay in enough shape to keep up with her horses’ fitness.

Three of those days she rides with both Mr. B and Watson, the other two are just with Mr. B. She takes one lesson per week with her trainer and participates in clinics with other reputable trainers in the area every several months.

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Competition...

A competition day usually begins with an alarm spurring Kate awake at 4:30 AM to begin gathering her things for the big day. Routinely, she and her mother stop for their morning coffee on the way out to the show grounds and grab a bite to eat. Once at the show grounds, she checks on her horse, making sure that he has enough water, and begins to clean out his stall.

She will also drop hay and grain for all the horses from her barn if she is on ‘breakfast duty’ that day.

Once her horse is done eating, she’ll take him out for a morning walk to let him stretch his legs and eat grass. When she is roughly an hour and a half out from her ride time, she will start dressing in her show attire and groom and tack up her horse. Warm-ups last roughly 30 minutes, then riders are called into the competition arena to ride a test. After the competition is over, her horse is led back to the barn for loads of treats and a bath. While waiting for the scores and results from her class to be posted, Kate will watch and cheer on her teammates as they compete. When the day comes to an end and all of the horses and tucked in for the night, the team usually goes out together for

dinner to celebrate each other’s achievements.

Balance...

We asked Kate how she fits everything into her busy schedule and she replied honestly: “I’m really not sure, but I wouldn’t change my busy lifestyle for the world. I try to be as scheduled as possible with my timing and try to balance everything to the best of my abilities.” During the school year, she is in class until roughly noon, and the moment she is released, she bolts to her car so that she can either go straight to the barn or straight to work, depending on the day. She tries to make sure that she has the evening open for any schoolwork and study time. Outside of riding, she is also a musician, an artist, a part-time medical records associate and – side note – she loves to fish.

Future...

Kate is currently in an early college program, so she will have her Associates Degree completed this spring. She plans on obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and eventually wants to attend medical school. Riding is a definite for the future as she plans on taking Mr. B with her to ride in college, and wants to join her school’s Intercollegiate Dressage team.

Kate is clearly passionate about riding. When asked about her least favorite aspect of the sport, she laughs, “Knowing that I eventually have to go back home for dinner.”

But she cautions young riders that getting involved with horses is a big step itself; Learning about their behavior, as well as how to care for them, is essential – but worth it! She loves being able to work with such amazing animals every single day. “The horses really become your family.

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As is the nature of horse riding, Kate really has to trust Watson with her life and she shares that he has proven himself through various situations over the years.

“Some days I will hop on him with no saddle or bridle and just ride him around the property. I am able to put friends and family on him and he is always extremely cautious and takes such great care of them.” She has only owned Mr. B for a couple of months, so she is not at the point of trusting him nearly as much, though he has proven to be very reliable thus far.

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Katie Donnelly Paris Portrait Photographer

K

atie Donnelly is highly successful photographer, an ex-pat (an American living in Paris), and an artist.

She specializes in family portraits and has a waiting list for those wishing to book photo shoots. With endless beautiful backdrops all around Paris, her incredible talent, and the joy that comes through in every image, we have fallen in love with her photos. But with her charm, tenacity, and fabulous style, we love us some Katie, too. She started her booming business five years ago, and we asked her to talk about her how she bravely moved to a new city to pursue her dreams.

I’m Katie, an eternal optimist and loveographer. I create portraits for families in love with life and who want to celebrate their everyday. In 2013, I moved across an ocean to France for love, and started Katie Donnelly Photography on a dream and with limited French. Since then, my dreams have only gotten bigger, and my French, thankfully better.

I’m an entrepreneur, a forever-student, and a self-proclaimed happiness expert.

My husband and I open champagne because it’s Tuesday with cheersing to health and happiness…and sometimes to our cat. Life is about celebrating the simple things, right? I believe that your life and your happiness is your choice, that your dreams mean nothing if you don’t take action on them, and that you choose to be the person you are. Good or bad, healthy or not. It’s. Your. Choice. Some people think that I laugh too loud but hey, I’m not about to apologize for being who I am. Neither should you.

Let me start off with saying that you probably are going to think I’m cooler than I am. It’s one of the things that just come with being raised in the greatest city in the world (NYC) and now owning my own business and being an artisttransplant in the city of light (Paris) - they give you a certain rep that may or may not be deserved (you decide). I hope that you don’t get stuck in the aura that automatically comes from Paris and think

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that my life is somehow unattainable.

Because it isn’t. You can move to another country, learn another language, and start a successful business. I hope you see that the reason why I’m successful is because I absolutely LOVE what I do. It makes me so happy to work with my clients every day.

My routine can be duplicated (minus the Eiffel Tower visit) in Any-Town, USA, and still be just as fun. If I have any advice for you, it’d be to figure out what you love, do it, get really good, and figure out how to make a great life doing that. Don’t let people tell you it’s not possible – it is. You can. I’ve deliberately created my life so that every single day I wake up excited to work, I can travel whenever I want, and be a smart business owner. I hope you know that you don’t need to live in any certain city to make you successful – you need to make deliberate choices in your life to choose happiness and define your own success.

I started my business five years ago.

I’m won’t say that I was frightened or discouraged at first. I was realistic that my business could fail, but I didn’t start full-time, so I didn’t have the burden of expecting a full payday from day one.

And since I had worked for a successful high-end Manhattan studio before, I knew I could do it.

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in her own words

I’m also a problem-solver at the core. I knew that opening my business would be a total gamble on the management side (I was already confident in my photography by the time I started KDP).

A good gamble though, because I was in control of the outcome, but recognized that failure was still possible. I’ve gotten pretty used to failure actually – I fail every day at things, but I’ve started calling them lessons, so instead of failing and throwing in the towel or whining, I fail up. I fail better. I am also a voracious reader, and the internet has everything you need for free so I didn’t feel like I had to “get that degree from that school”, I just needed the information to implement. I learned SEO through free blogs – Google “Paris family photographer” or “Paris newborn photographer” and see what comes up. I bet you it’s Katie Donnelly Photography.

I think what’s helped me is that I’m not afraid of taking chances with my business and making mistakes. I obviously want to succeed, but failure is part of the deal.

No one tells you how many times the Forbes 30 under 30s failed before they succeeded. No one tells you about the light bulbs burnt out from reading into the morning. Failure is just part of the deal, as long as you learn from it.

That said, I also am not afraid in investing in myself and my education. I didn’t go the “normal” route for a 4.0 dean’s list high schooler; I went to a photography art school for a year and started working

at 18. I worked hard and for long hours. I invested that time in myself, learning from others through internships and low- or non-paying jobs. I missed a lot of birthday parties and beach trips. I’ve spent more than most people ever would on postschool non-university education on books, workshops, and masterminds. I invest in myself through education so that I have enough confidence to not be frightened of the unknown. I know that I can rely on myself no matter what happens.

Discouragement really only comes when I don’t take action on my goals. So I take action.

Do I do things that scare me and push me every day? Yes. There have been times that before calls I’ve almost thrown up from fear. But I make them anyway. Just do it and get it done. But would I say that I’ve ever been fearful for my business? No. Moral of the story: Educate yourself in whatever way possible, admit and learn from your mistakes, don’t expect to have the same success instantly that someone has 10 years into their career, don’t be afraid of failure – embrace it, and understand that no one’s “success” story happened on day one.

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Take a tour of Paris, find some joy, and read more from Katie on her blog – found on her website at katiedonnellyphotography.com.

There you can also find her book, The Authentic Portrait, to help you get started on taking your own happiness-filled photos of the ones you love. Now go, be brave, and take on the world!

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Growing with

eco fashion

People Tree

To look amazing and feel good about what you’re wearing, check out People Tree at www.peopletree.co.uk.

UK clothing line People Tree is a pioneer in ethical and sustainable fashion, respecting both people and planet. Design and craftsmanship remains at the core of the brand as People Tree actively supports approximately 4,500 farmers, producers and artisans through 34 Fair Trade producer groups in 13 countries.

Inspired by the 1930s, People Tree’s new limitededition collection recalls the elegant outfits of the period with a contemporary twist. Key to the collection are romantic long and lean shapes with subtle ruffle details. The prints are based on historic dress fabrics originally produced by the Calico Printer’s Association in Manchester, England. These archived fabrics include beautiful Seed Print and Tulip Print patterns.

A ruffle dress, ruffle back shirt, coat dress and wideleg trouser create the Seed Print story design and are crafted in 100% organic certified cotton. The Tulip Print story features four designs: a ruffle-back jumpsuit, smock dress, peplum top and maxi skirt, all made in 100% Tencel® – a luxury cellulose fiber made from wood pulp. This fiber is of the most ecofriendly productions due to the highly monitored manufacturing process used. All styles of the collaboration are made by Creative Handicrafts, based in India. Creative Handicrafts was founded in 1984 and helps low-income women in the slums of Mumbai achieve economic independence through training and job creation.

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