MOI magazine March April May 2016

MOI Issue 1 • Vol 2

Mar/April 2016

LAX ONLY Dé André Beverly Chelsi McDonald New Orleans Psychic Medium Astrologer: Cari Roy

18 Below: Teen Fashion

Stefan Vasilev

Couture Fashion Week New York

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Lettre De L’ Éditeur

Q: IS THERE A UNIQUELY NEW ORLEANS WAY OF SEEING FASHION? A: OH *HELLSYEAH! Where to start? HERE OF COURSE! Moi! Moi! Moi! & Here MOI are! A launch! A New focus! Fashion Forward Frieze! Upcoming spring in New Orleans! And MOI is the new outlook: It’s: MY pronounced: MWAH! Yet truly it’s: YOURS & FRENCH! How NOLA legacy is that? (& Double entendré mind-twister to boot!)

So, here we are another magazine LAUNCH!? But not really! Why? Because are MOI. Turn ahead (or *click you ravenous online readers) to the glorious HOROSCOPE predictions of love, lust and aftercare brought to you by none other than world wide known New Orleans Psychic Cari Roy for the next two months! Aren’t we all lucky! … Don’t miss the adventure that is discovering a beautiful new face that is also broadcastwise beyond her years; WGNO Sport broadcaster: Chelsi McDonald written by contributing columnist Jennifer Marks.

Every magazine, naturally, is a semi-reflection of the personality of its editors, creators, contributors and the fast track world we live in.

So of course in this movie mad town we have a glimpse into the film world with an in-depth chat with award winning producer; Anastasiya Rul by Renso Amariz. One thing I have noticed in all this fashionable looking and reading about town is just how international this town is! And YOUNG in mind spirit and yups chronologically hence our look at the ‘youngens’ with the shipping habits of the “18 BELOW” article written by the fashionably young himself; Andres Fuentes.

We are New Orleans which means; SOUTH, EAST, NORTH, WEST UNIVERSAL Fashion! So naturally we say Merci! Thank You! Grazie Mille to Photographer Ron Carr who deliciously covered New York Couture Fashion Week for us. Besos. From San Diego Fashion Designer Franzesca Mayer to Los Angeles Wardrobe Stylist Alannah Jones Mon Amour!! Also to Stefan Vasilev from Sofia, Bulgaria who added his fashion all to MOI. And of course “Two Martinis-Up” to the ever busy and amazing: Bruce Keys for covering House of O’Reagan and New Orleans LAX ONLY during hectic New Orleans Fashion Week - March.

Indeed! & Whew!

FASH-i-ON iz trés GLOBAL ! But You know How We do/ Dat: We kick it off New Orleans style! We may start it here: drinking gin in the streets, debutante balls, fashion weeks! Trendy alternatives, here to stay classics! High Street and low end: Mix to perfection: that’s New Orleans! The mix, the jump the jibe, the straight up jive the crazy suicide fashion girls/ tatted up - doing lunch next to moneyed mavens sipping rock with ladies who lunch in daytime Chanel (all inherited, of course!) with Mid-City Russian ladies still eating Borsch! But for sure we end it once every two months: HERE at MOI: Design, Music, Cultural, Discovery and Bravery in all its vibrant New Orleans cred…

Which makes MOI/FASHION Where, what, forever, you are. And that’s: /MOI Today So the answer is Yeeeees!

There “iz” a unique way of looking at Fashion from a New Orleans Point of view…

Just turn the page…

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MOI STAFF Editor-in-Chief Gustavo Escanelle Vice President/Account Executive Jennifer Beckstrom Fashion Managing Editor Geretta Copyright Jessica Cogan Director of Photography Gustavo Escanelle EDITORIAL Contributing Writers Jennifer Marts, Andres Fuentes, Renso Amariz Contributing Photographers Chet Overall, Bruce Keys, Ron Carr, Stefan Vasilev, Alina Mendoza CONTACT INFO Letters to the Editor/Geretta: Geretta@moi-magazine.com Designer/Model submissions: modele@moi-magazine.com TO ADVERTISE: sales@moi-magazine.com Find us at moi-magazine.com Instagram: @moi_magazine, Facebook: moimagazineusa COVER CREDITS Fashion Designer: Kayla St. Blanc & Jermaine Cavalier Assistant Designer/Marketing Director Thia Le Makeup Artist Corrie Victory of Victory Artistry) Model Gordon Coates & Model Rebecca Barras Photographer: Gustavo Escanelle Location: New Orleans Tags

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Michelle O’Reagan

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Franzesca Mayer Dé André Beverly

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Alannah Jones

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LAX ONLY

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18 Below

By Andres Fuentes on Teen Fashion

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The “Rite” Stuff

By Renso Amariz 30

Artifice From the Big Apple to the Big Easy: Two Carnival Artists in New York

Feature Photographer

Stefan Vasilev

ASTRO/MOI

New Orleans Psychic - Medium Astrologer: Cari Roy

New York with Voodoo Makeup

Chelsi McDonald

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Maquillage Voodoo Makeup

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Couture Fashion Week

Artiste

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HOUSE of O’REAGAN Wardrobe Stylist and Fashion Designer: Michelle O’Reagan Makeup Artist: Emy Deiparine Hair Stylist: Kiesha Kake of Glamour Girls Salon Model: Qathryn Le’Nora Model: Jasmaine Smith Photographer: Bruce Keys

Fashion Designer: Franzesca Mayer From San Diego, CA

Model: Alexis Hugg Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Robin Cote Makeup Assistant: Shawnte Soto Hair Artist: Nikeshia Blount

Model: Nicole Roy Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Robin Cote Makeup Assistant: Shawnte Soto Hair Artist: Nikeshia Blount Location: San Diego, CA

Model: Eva Mae Garnet Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Eva Mae Garnet Hair Artist: Eva Mae Garnet

Model: Eva Mae Garnet Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Eva Mae Garnet Hair Artist: Eva Mae Garnet

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By: Andres Fuentes Photographer: Ron Carr Location: New Orleans

Teenagers you gotta love them. Whether the stereotype is that they are loud and obnoxious or hopeful and promising, teenagers define the era they live in. Each generation of teens have their own defining and impactful culture through the music they listen to, their forms of entertainment, the food they eat, and, of course, the clothes they wear. The current generation of youths are no exception. Their clothes are a symbol of themselves, their emotions, and their perspectives. Teens use clothes as a tool to find community, following the latest trends and mimicking the fashion of their favorite celebrities. Clothes are a style of art that teenagers are using to create a unique culture of their own.

High school junior Marie Indenhoek said it best; “Fashion can be expressive and show who I am and I don’t even have to say anything before I meet someone.” Whether teens wear a pair of ripped black jeans with graphic t-shirts with their favorite movie characters on them or a crop top with brown riding boots, they are always trying to send a message to the world around them.

For example, for a day at the mall, Mary Poirier would wear a solid skirt with a patterned shirt and ankle boots. She says; “I like my outfits to have at least one bit of color in it, so I guess that shows my bright and outgoing personality.” Mary, as well as other teenagers, are aware of the power that clothes hold in expressing their persona.

Fashion is a significant factor for teens when it comes to formal events such as Homecoming or Prom. “Your clothes are the first thing someone notices about you and you have to put your best foot forward,” says Haileigh Pellerano. Girls would spend entire weekends at malls, going store to store in order to find the perfect dress, shoes, and bag. Guys also spend time finding the right clothes, but not to the same extent as girls. Suits and tuxedoes generally stay the same with each brand, allowing only ties and bow ties to be the only real creative outlet. Nonetheless, both genders see the need to look their best for the event and will spend their time and effort to do so. Teens enjoy showing off who they are through clothing but are split as to where they get their clothing from. Social media has revolutionized the way people interact with one another, as well as change the way people view fashion. Teenagers can see which name brand items their favorite athletes, singers, actors, and celebrities are wearing and in seconds purchase the brand online.

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Brands like Nike, Michael Kors, Air Jordan, Victoria’s Secret, and Lacoste [still] appeal towards the youth due to its fame in the populace and endorsements by celebrities. The phrase, “Dress for the job you want, not the one you have,” shows validity in this situation, as teens wish to become famous and wealthy and therefore emulate celebrities by mimicking their fashion trends. Teenagers don’t even mind the heavy price tag these clothes generally have, paying high prices to look their best.

The other group of teens choose not to find clothes in malls and department stores, but in thrift shops and consignment stores. These teens see their fashion style deserves a more personal touch, looking for clothes that better suit their personality and interests. They crawl the aisles of the shops looking for the right style for a low price. Teenagers generally spend a low price for their clothes, but receive a more plentiful amount. This leads to more clothes that they can use to mix and match how they choose, creating new outfits, looks, and demeanors every time they step out the house. They enjoy the locality of their clothes, how their clothes blend in with the local atmosphere and how easily accessible the clothes are to purchase.

Fashion also has its own community among teenagers.

Teens talk and discuss which fashion trends they want to follow, which brands are better, which brands are terrible, and what clothes they wish to buy. Their attitudes towards fashion is influenced by the opinions of their friend groups, peer groups, and the Internet. This new generation of teenagers is special. They see the beauty in fashion and clothing. Teens see how one can express emotion and personality just by a shirt, a pair a shoes, or even a beanie.

They take pride in style and see the value of appearance.

This generation is not characterized by one set fashion trend but a collection of different appearances and looks.

This generation has created a culture for fashion with no set standard, but a palette of different personalities. When asked how to describe her generation’s fashion sense, Jamie Silcio simply states; “Our generation is unique in that it’s recycling old styles but making them suited for the modern world.”

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Dé André Beverly Model: Shairdá Brown Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist: Roxy Diaz Stylist: Dé André Beverly Photographer: Chet Overall Location: New Orleans

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The “RITE” Stuff By: Renso Amariz

The film “Rite” which won ‘Best Louisiana Short’ at the 2015 New Orleans Film Festival, is every bit as gorgeous as it is mysterious.

It follows two teenage boys as they gather obscure ingredients to perform a spell from their Grandmother’s Voodoo book. Despite warning signs, they still attempt to perform the ritual, but the results may not be what they expected.

The film’s producer is a confident and determined woman from Belarus. Along with Rite she entered another film in the 2015 New Orleans Film Festival, “Us Against the World.” Both films ended up winning awards, with “Us Against the World” winning Best Sound.

I sat down with Anastasiya to talk about these films and her filmmaking ventures.

What was your background that brought you into filmmaking?

I’m originally from Belarus, which is in Eastern Europe, where I’ve done theater. Mostly theater, the film industry is not existent in Belarus. I moved here in 2010. I enrolled at UNO where I graduated from business school, so I have a degree in business administration, which helps me produce movies. I guess I combined my passion for art and film with Photo Courtesy: Anastasiya Rul some business knowledge, and skills that I have. Since I moved here I’ve continued acting and to keep myself busy. I decided to do some behind the camera stuff like writing and producing, so I started making short films, won a few awards for some of them and I’m in the process of making my own production company. So I can move on to some serious stuff in feature films.

Did you choose UNO for a reason?

It was the only school that accepted my credits from my school in Belarus, but the programs seemed to be interesting enough.

So it was kind of fate that brought you here it wasn’t like you said, “Oh! New Orleans that’s where I want to go”

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Yeah, I was not planning to stay here. That was not the plan.

So when you were in Belarus you did do theater there?

Yes, I was a gymnast so my theater work transitioned into gymnastics theater. So we would perform with our bodies.

So were your parents into theater as well?

Well my mom is an artist, but no not really. She did a different kind of art, not acting. I was not very supported in my family, they were skeptical.

How do they feel right now?

I’m not sure they’re completely aware of what I’m doing here. They know I make movies, and I am in movies, but I don’t think they actually realize the scope of the industry here and that it’s the real thing.

Photo Credit: Victor Nguyen

So when you did “RITE” what drew you to that story?

That is an interesting story, So my really good friend Natalie Kingston, she is a cinematographer, she emailed me the script and said “Hey this actor is doing a film for the first time, read the script and let me know if you like it and if you want to be onboard to produce it.” I read the script. It was a little unusual so it got my interest and we went location scouting. The style of the movie, it was very unusual, very mysterious, very new Orleans, so I said yes.

So what you liked about it was the fact that it wasn’t a very straightforward story?

Yes, I liked it because it was something about New Orleans, very stylistic and I liked the little twist, with the bird and it’s also very educational for kids not to betray because this is what can happen.

So how long did it take to put together? You said you were basically scrambling at the last minute to put it together.

I think less than a month. We were hustling. We didn’t have that much time for pre production everything was happening so fast but we shot it in one weekend, maybe 4 days with two pick up days later and to our surprise we got the Jury Award at the 2015 New Orleans Film Festival for the best Louisiana Short Film. So I guess that paid off. Now we’re in the process of making another film with the same team, but 31

I’m constantly working with various crews, artist, and talent.

Were you trying to get it done for the festival or was there another constraint in there?

Well the cinematographer and talent , we were trying to work around their dates. The director was also an actor and he was working so hard at that time. He was in multiple shows and traveling all over the state.

How many movies have you produced so far?

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I have not counted. I think my first film I produced in April 2004. Then I produced my German Filmmaker’s movie, which was a thesis film at the University of New Orleans and it’s called “Us Against the World”. We produced that one and it won Best Picture and Best Screenplay at the UNO Film Festival and Best Sound at the New Orleans Film Festival. And we just released it on DVD. How does that work, distributing a short film?

I’m in the process of signing a contract with an online platform, which puts a package of short films into an app, and people download it so people can watch a block of shorts.

Besides everything, what does a producer do, or what do you feel your role is?

The producer is there from the very beginning to the very end. We don’t do quite everything of course, we hire different people to do different jobs, but we do oversee and supervise every single department and every step. For me it starts with an idea, if the script is not there yet we rewrite the script, we perfect it so it’s ready to go to be shot. After that we hire a team. If the director is the same person that wrote the script it’s easier but sometimes you have to hire a director and sometimes he brings his own team. So we put all the crew together, we do casting, sometimes we hire a professional casting director or sometimes we do a local casting depends on the scope of the film. We scout locations, lock locations, usually I work with SAG agreement films so that’s another process that I have to do. I obtain signatories and make sure all the paperwork is there. Then we start production, for short films it’s about 3 or 4 days with a few pick up days of shooting. For a feature it depends on the budget. Then postproduction, it’s editing, it’s supervising, then submitting to festivals, finding distribution.

So your job isn’t done once shooting starts or even finishes?

Oh no, you still have to be there to make sure everything goes smoothly.

What challenges did you experience, if any, being a woman as a producer?

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Being a young woman and a producer, perhaps, sometimes creates an impression of a young inexperienced person claiming that she knows what she does. I do think that women still have to work harder than men to prove their abilities and earn trust. I’ve been sexually harassed before; however, never discriminated or told that I could not do my job. In fact, I have to admit that I enjoy being the boss and tell men what to do. I think I do it pretty well.

So right now you have two more movies you’re working on?

Well I’m shooting something in the spring. I think April. I have a few films in development but I still need to prioritize to see which one I want to go with first. With short films you can squeeze them in a month, in one weekend. Feature films though are a long process. So I’ll probably make a couple more short films really quickly and move on to features.

So whatever the next feature is, it’s going to be your first feature?

First real one, probably, yes.

How many films have you entered into film festivals?

Quite a few, 5 or 6. If it’s something that I can show to people without squishing my face then I’m totally submitting it to festivals.

We’re always the harshest critics of our own work, and maybe you didn’t always love every film that you did what was that feeling like when you first did a film that you were totally okay with people watching without you having to lie them.

I don’t think I was ever embarrassed Photo Credit: Victor Nguyen with the work we’ve done, because I’d never say yes to a script that I didn’t like. I know it’s always a work in progress and I usually see cuts before the final cut so I know what’s changing and what’s going to make it to the final product. I fall in love with a piece in pre production so it’s a positive creative process bringing it to life. So once it’s fully developed and ready to go it’s hard to say that I don’t want anyone to see that. I’m actually more proud of it than ashamed, so I don’t think I ever really felt ashamed.

So it’s like a kid?

Yes, it’s your baby, definitely. No matter how terrible it turns out to be, you still love it. You know that’s true but hopefully it’s all good.

In the future do you look at yourself to continue to produce films, or are you looking at other roles.

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My primary interest has always been acting. But I’m a workaholic, so if I don’t have enough acting projects, I create work for myself. I’m writing a few features and I’m probably about 1/3 done with each one of them, mostly because right now I’m working on other people’s stuff. So if my producing slows down, or if I take a break from it, I’ll definitely focus on finishing my pieces. I think I’ll probably never stop producing because if I see something that could become something really good how can I say no? You just find time, you make time.

In the meantime, I constantly take acting classes. I improve myself. I will never give up acting because it is something that is so magical, it’s transforming, it’s so delightful, it makes me happy, and it gives me an opportunity to feel like I’m someone else when I’m not, when I play a character. So yeah, I just want to do it all.

Have you ever produced anything you ever acted in as well?

Yes. Was that hard to play both those roles?

Yes, yes it’s hard, but it’s even harder to direct and act. I made a short film that way once and I’ve never even edited it yet. But mostly because I haven’t had the time.

From that experience did you learn that maybe that’s not something you should do in the future?

I learned that I’m a good delegator. I can find people to do things for me, I don’t have to do it all in one project. If I could just act, or in another just produce, I mean I could do both too but it’s harder, and that’s why you have other people to help you.

Have you ever thought of just directing?

I directed a few shorts, but I think I’m going to save directing till after I’m 30 or something like that. Right now I just want to act and produce.

Photo Credit: Victor Nguyen

So you have a feature coming up that you’re working on?

I constantly get feature scripts submitted to me for consideration. Since my partner and I are in the middle of creating a production company we should probably take on one or two of them very soon.

With a feature, if it’s a full budget, you need about a year just to start pre production. To obtain all the funds it takes about 6 months to get funds liquid from investors and all the paperwork all the legal stuff, but we may make an indie feature this year towards the end of the year, with the same team that we did the last feature.

Once you start you Production Company, do plan to produce films out of New Orleans?

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One of the first goals is to support local independent filmmaking. Right now we have a script that will be shot in 3 other states besides Louisiana. I think we can do multiple states. It doesn’t have to be local, but local is our primary focus.

So when you moved here it wasn’t like you had planned to live here?

Exactly. It’s the charm. It’s New Orleans charm and culture. And it’s so different and so inspiring. It brings all the good energy and you actually want to create. It sucks you in, you get stuck but in a good way. So I want to exhaust all resources here and make as much as I can. Because it’s the place to do that.

What advice do you wish someone would you give to someone that wants to become a producer that you wish someone would have given you?

I knew what I was getting myself into. (Laughing) Perhaps, to be patient and to keep in mind that producing independent films usually doesn’t bring returns, or at least not right away. http://imdb.me/anastasiyarul

Us Against The World written and directed by Andrea Kuehnel

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4071834/

INDIEGOGO: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/us-against-theworld#/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/uatwfilm/ Rite written and directed by Morgan Roberts

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4841272/

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ritefilm/

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Designer names: Azul by Moussy, Lolly, Articles of Society, Maryley, Emily Dacarrett Photographer : Vincent Tambora Makeup Artist : Danielle Roque Model: Peyton @Hollywood Model Management

Chelsi McDonald By: Jennifer Marts Hair Stylist: Voodoo Makeup Makeup Artist: Voodoo Makeup Stylist: Kristine Pichon Fashion Designer: Kristine Pichon Accessories: Muse Inspired Fashion Photo: Gustavo Escanelle Location: French Quarters, New Orleans

Chelsi McDonald has been in Nola for about eight months now but still considers herself quite the tourist. The WGNO Sports Broadcaster has been enjoying reporting the news and sports since her college days at Florida State.

McDonald gets her deep‐rooted competitive edge from her mother who was a cheerleader and father who played basketball and football. Following in her mother’s footsteps, McDonald was also a cheerleader throughout college, reason for that fabulous body! The tall and talented beauty has never had the opportunity to model for any type of magazine before. Yes, MOI was the first! The streets of the French Quarter were filled with people for the Mardi Gras season as McDonald modeled the designs of Kristine Pichon. McDonald strutted her unbounding confidence in the newest collection of K’Pich Designs being showcased in this month’s Nola Fashion Week. Tourists passing praised McDonald for her gorgeous looks, but I mean, with that beautiful face and amazing body, could you blame them?! Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry popped up during the shoot, snapped a quick photo as he went back to enjoying the Mardi Gras festivities. Voodoo Makeup also did their part in making sure McDonald’s face was beat for the Gods! Surprisingly, not knowing exactly how to be a model, she effortlessly took flawless photo after photo.

It’s definite McDonald is making her mark in the broadcasting and the fashion industry.

New Orleans Pelicans Coach Alvin Gentry noticed Chelsi McDonald at MOI magazine photo shoot and joined in..

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New Orleans Psychic - Medium-Astrologer: Cari Roy Ms. Roy has been featured on The Today Show,

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MARCH

Pisces - Gods and Goddesses of the sea, the tide is turning in your favor

this year as your birthday brings your sign luck and love in both romance and finance. Your sign is known for depth and vision, use those to discover areas in your life where you can co-create more love and joy. Financially seek out new resources and romantically be aware of the love around you. Be ready for adoration and the resources to shine like a star and for long desired dreams to come to fruition. Aries -While you are usually Go Go Go, this month will cause you to seek more answers within. You will need a lot of ME time, so be kind to yourself and give yourself a break.

Taurus - You feel like the life of the party as you find yourself with groups of admirers and opportunities to have fun. Put on your best self and get out there, mix, mingle and shine.

Gemini - You have really been working hard behind the scenes and now it’s time to reap reward. There are several areas in which you deserve recognition, expect good outcomes soon.

Cancer - Words are coming really easy to you. While you are known for holding things in, now is a great time for you to put your points across and meet with success. Don’t be afraid to say how you feel.

Leo - Life has got you on a positive learning curve these days. Your eyes are wide open and you are moving forward into new territories and working towards personal expression and expansion.

Virgo - Your love of detail is of great benefit now. Look for resources that are hiding in plain sight that can make your life easier and more fulfilled. You’ll find extra everywhere you look.

Libra - The consummate romantic, you are working extra hard to seek balance in all your affairs. Mutual respect and admiration is around to assist you. Keep your eyes open and be welcome to solutions.

Scorpio - Your mind is extra sharp and busy these days. Creativity is available to you to problem solve or put new things forth. Pay extra attention to intuition and act on your gut instincts.

Sagittarius - Usually you are fun-loving and fancy free, you may feel like pulling away for a while to reevaluate things in your world. Create a sacred space and chill.

Capricorn - Your concern about resources is about to be answered in a most pleasant way. Think comfort and ease and success in life as things take a big turn for the better.

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Aquarius - The pipelines have been feeling clogged for you lately. Expect all of that to change rapidly and with full force as things are getting better for you each and every day in each and every way.

APRIL Aries - gods and goddesses of spring, power is with you this year in every area of your life. You are known for

being a get up and get what I want type of person, it’s an asset this year…times 10. So much energy is available to you to accomplish your greatest goals that you really are unstoppable and on the move. Financially go for the gold and romantically don’t be afraid to show them who is boss. Make the Energizer Bunny your power animal and do what it takes to have what’s yours.

Taurus - Your senses have been overloaded lately and you are about to hit a period of great activity. Now is the time to reevaluate your next move and give yourself some much needed rest.

Gemini - You’re feeling extra chatty as opportunity for fun activities begin to bloom all around you. Expect to have many chances to be a social butterfly and lots of reason to feel a buzz.

Cancer - you all are often called the hardest working sign in the zodiac and you have been proving that true these days. You are about to hit pay dirt for your endeavors and feel rich reward.

Leo - Your talents are making you feel pulled in many different directions. It’s hard to pin down what to pursue when so many wonderful things are available. Pick the thing that gives you the most joy.

Virgo - You have been feeling more inclined to do it your way and you’ve cleared the path to get we want. You’re about to feel very lucky that you chose the right direction and paid attention to the signs.

Libra - Your love of love is feeling fulfilled. Like the rebirth of spring your heart is feeling renewed and you are feeling loving and loved in return.

Scorpio - All work and no play is no fun but you are being called to be very committed to what you do. While you may miss the fun, duty is calling but duty will be rewarded very soon.

Sagittarius - You’ve been very serious lately and now is the time to lighten up. Invitations abound for you to reconnect with the world in a fun and joyful way.

Capricorn - You’re feeling driven to turn an idea into an empire. Time management and prioritizing are important things for you right now as you are about to hit a home run.

Aquarius - Big picture plans are important to you. You have a keen ability to see what needs to be done to make things happen now you just have to make sure and get it done.

Pisces - You have been burning the midnight oil as opportunities abound. Remember to take some time for yourself to recharge your batteries and replenish your soul.

Rated #1 Psychic and Medium to see in New Orleans by travelchannel.com Recommended Best Psychic and Medium to see in the USA by bbcamerica.com You may keep in touch with Ms. Roy: www.neworleanspsychic.com

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Couture Fashion Week - New York Designer: Catalin Botezatu Romania Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York Vintage Couture Showcase Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York Fashion Designer: Elcy Cortoreal Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Dauphine of France Couture Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Anniesa Hasibuan Indonesia Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Anniesa Hasibuan Indonesia Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Sushma Patel Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Backstage Makeup Room with Voodoo Makeup Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Andres Aquino “Elysium Fields Photographer: Ron Carr

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Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Producer of Couture Fashion Week: Andres Aquino “Elysium Fields Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Marisol Henriuez Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Alexandra Popescu -York Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Lourdes Atencio Photographer: Ron Carr

Couture Fashion Week - New York 2016 Fashion Designer: Lainy Gold Photographer: Ron Carr

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Photos By: Cedric A. Ellsworth MOI magazine Debut Party on January 7, 2016.

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We are happy to receive contributions & submissions connected to fashion - by Fashion Designers, Photographers, Filmmakers, Stylists, Make-Up Artists, Hair Stylists, Models, Artists and Authors. Furthermore we are also always on the look out for new and regular contributors. In your submission show us your best ideas, your creativity and your excellence.

Please put “SUBMISSION� in subject headline Email us at modele@moi-magazine.com

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Credit page Page 8 Fashion Designer: Michelle O’Reagan, Makeup Artist: Emy Deiparine Hair Stylist: Kiesha Kake of Glamour Girls SalonModel: Qathryn Le’Nora, Model: Jasmaine Smith Photographer: Bruce Keys Page 12 Fashion Designer Franzesca Mayer Model: Alexis Hugg Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Robin Cote, Makeup Assistant: Shawnte Soto, Hair Artist: Nikeshia Blount Page 13 Model: Nicole Roy Photographer: Alina Mendoza, Makeup Artist: Robin Cote, Makeup Assistant: Shawnte Soto, Hair Artist: Nikeshia Blount Page 14 -15 Model: Eva Mae Garnet, Photographer: Alina Mendoza Makeup Artist: Eva Mae Garnet, Hair Artist: Eva Mae Garnet Page 16 Contributer write Andres Fuentes, Photographer Ron Carr Page 18 Fashion Designer Dé André Beverly, Model: Shairdá Brown, Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist: Roxy Diaz, Stylist: Dé André Beverly, Photographer: Chet Overall Page 30 Contributer writer Renso Amariz for The Rite Stuff Page 36 Wardrobe Stylist Alannah Jones, Designer names: Azul by Moussy, Lolly, Articles of Society, Maryley, Emily Dacarrett Photographer : Vincent Tambora, Makeup Artist : Danielle Roque Model: Peyton @Hollywood Model Management Page 40 Contributer writer Jennifer Marts,Hair Stylist: Voodoo Makeup Makeup Artist: Voodoo Makeup Aimee Carr Stylist: Kristine Pichon Fashion Designer: Kristine Pichon Accessories: Muse Inspired Fashion, Photo: Gustavo Escanelle Page 48 Feature Photographer Stefan Vasilev, Lingerie Beti Bones, Styling Beti Tserovska, Model Vayana Danailova, Model Blagovesta Terzieva Page 56 -62 Clothing Designer LAX ONLY by Fashion Designer Kayla St. Blanc & Jermaine Cavalier, Assistant Designer/ Marketing Director: Thia Le, Makeup Artist: Corrie Victory of Victory Artistry), Model : Abigail LeCompte, Model : Jason Blaine, Model : Brooke Hahli, Model : Gordon Coates, Model : Rebecca Barras, Photographer: Gustavo Escanelle Page 66 Voodoo Makeup by Aimee Carr and Voodoo Makeup at Couture Fashion Week New York, Photographer Ron Carr

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