EDITOR’S LETTER
I’ve always associated summer as a time for positive new beginnings. From discovering new hangouts in town to meeting new people touring our city. There seems to be this ambiance of hope. That each day will bring about effervescent desires to seek out the gears to ignite positive change. That each day not taken for granted will lead to limitless possibilities.
It reminds me that yearning for the days of yore, when tomorrow can be so much more is a pointless endeavor. So here’s to MUVING forward to brighter days, stronger bonds and even better weather.
In this issue of Muve Mag we chat it up with Bryan Peace of Crystal Vision, discover the details of Nicole Moan’s corset design, recap Oklahoma City’s Fashion Week, gear up for a Summer that Sizzles with Yvonne, give it our all at getting Fit In Five with Bri, and learn how to Navigate our lives Natively with Brian Frejo.
As always,
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Andre LaMont, Editor
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EDITOR: ANDRE LAMONT
PRODUCTION MANAGER: POLO CONWAY
STAFF WRITER: BRI HARPER
YVONNE MIDKIFF
EDNA TOMAL
DETAIL IN DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHER: ROB FERGUSON & JACQUES BRANCH
MODELS:
NICOLE MOAN
KIMBERLY EPPERLY
HEIDI SEIBERT
HAIR & MAKE UP: SARAH HAUN OF STARLITE SALON
WARDROBE:
THE CLOSET COLLECTION & NICOLE MOAN
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS:
DOUG SCHWARZ
WILLIAM RAINES
JOSE PAULO
AARON GILLILAND
MARKETING PHOTOS:
ROB FERGUSON, JACQUES BRANCH, DOUG SCHWARZ & JUSTIN VOIGHT
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ON THE MUVE
ON THE MUVE
W/ BRYAN PEACE
Wehear you are releasing new tunes soon.
We have a few releasing the summer. I would say they sound like a gothic dance, infused with undertones of Justice. It’s more like blending the Blog
house sound of the late 2000 to what’s going on now. Most of the tracks that we have coming out that are in that vain. We plan to release them on Soundcloud and Beatport. We try to give away as much tracks as we can. But we also put them in stores.
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The Living Room is a new addition to Robotic. How did that come about?
Well, last summer, Evan C DJ’ed on the do the patio, all summer long. However, we kept getting complaints because the music was a bit too loud. Even with the slightest volume those complaints still rolled in. The patio is a very open area so the sound just travels. So we moved Evan C inside. At the time we were calling the side room
the Base Cave. Evan doesn’t really play dubstep or bass music for that matter. Changing the name was a must. We put our heads together and came up with The Living Room.
After the remodel that James did, that room was perfect for a lounge area. I think we all like deep house, but Chad and Evan REALLY like deep house. I feel as though deep house is making a huge comeback. It’s stuff that kids
don’t really ever get to hear around here. We plan to highlight it at a few of our upcoming events.
There was quite a bit of deep house and tech house played around peak hour last night. Of course it was extremely dance friendly. But it went off. I think everyone is ready for a change in pace of dance music. Do you think that over time it has lost
some its authenticity?
Yes and No. I think it would be awesome if promotional efforts like EDC would book emerging artist besides the normal festival headliners. I feel as though you can go to any festival and see Steve Aoki, Steve Angello, or Tiesto. I think that smaller events, like Robotic, are the driving force in dance culture. I say this because we have brought a litany of artist that
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are making new sounds, pushing the envelope and continually releasing creative and authentic tunes. I think that’s what it is about. Moving forward and celebrating differences. We’ve also had some big artist at Robotic that are excelling and experimenting with the sounds. Like, Caked Up, Crizzly or Prototype.
Where do you get your inspiration for your events?
We tend to focus on the time of year and blend events. We recently had a Zombie Shipwreck Beach Party. We decked out the whole venue in beach
themed decor alongside blood. We also had a 3D Themed party. We rented more tv’s and added more graphics so that it appeared as though they were jumping off the screen if you had the 3D glasses on. People loved it. We enjoy doing those because the people attending our events like them as much as we do.
We are in our 8th year now. It’s crazy to see how many die hard Robotics fans have come and gone and it’s the same crew doing it. We are very fortune that it has gone this long and it’s still going strong.
DETAIL IN DESIGN
NICOLE MOAN EXCELS AT CRAFTING DIVERSE, UNIQUE AND FASHIONABLE CERAMIC CORSETS. HER WORK HAS BEEN FEATURED AT COUNTLESS EXHIBITS AND FASHION SHOWS IN AMERICA AND LONDON. WE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF CHATTING WITH NICOLE ABOUT THE DETAILS IN HER DESIGN.
We hear that sculpting corsets wasn’t your first choice for your artisctic expression?
My parents are painters. My dad’s paintings resemble the like of Picasso and my mother’s paintings exhibit more of an impressionistic approach.
My father was a sculpture when I was young kid. But as I got older he moved on to different avenues of expression. So you could say that it may have influenced me a bit. Honestly, though I did not want to be an artist growing up. I went to school for marketing, automotive & engineering. I also
love cooking and baking, I love it. For Katie Wicks’ baby shower I sculpted her stomach and made a cake that resembled a Star Trek the Next Generation outfit. The cake was so
inviting that even people that didn’t eat cake desired a slice.
Over time the desire to do art grew exponentially. So I took a few art
classes. At that time I knew I wanted to be an artist. My husband at the time loved to create massive sculptures such as light fixtures. I began sculpting with him and creating tile. My first job offer
came shortly after I started sculpting. She wanted authentically crafted tile. A 1,000 square feet of it in under two weeks! I worked the project and finished it in record time. She loved my
artistic approach to the tile. Later on that year it was featured at the Cox Convention Garden Show.
Tell us about your first corset.
I was going to Biting the Apple one year and said to myself I need an outfit. I didn’t favor any of the corsets or outfits that I found. I decided to make my own. I made the corset three days before the
event. I enjoyed making them but they were entirely too uncomfortable. So I spent an immense amount of time engineering something that would make them easier to wear, adjustable even. I’ve corsets with 4 and 8 pieces so that they are more flexible. The amount pieces that are used for the corsets depend upon a persons size and shape.
What inspires the themes for your corsets?
Well, it could be a mood that I’m in, super heroes, steampunk, mermaids or even weddings. Or even nature. I’m not sure if you’ve ever grabbed a willow branch. But they are kind of like spider webs that hang off of one another. If you branch theme together it does this theatrical shimmer. Top that with glitter and a few LED’s, now that’s a corset!
How do you keep an essence of yourself in all of your work?
I think a may have a bit of a dark side. No matter if the inspiration was a princess, the final product usually has a darker look. I can’t really explain how I do, I can only say it’s like going to someone else’s house. You can smell the way their house smells but you become accustom to the way yours does. I guess you could say that I’m very detail orientated. I always want my work to be as close to the real thing as possible.
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I always listen to everyone’s full critique of my work. I believe that’s how you grow. You have to understand how your work is viewed through other peoples eyes. Because ultimately perfecting your craft is about growth, learning, awareness of your and owning your creative approach.
You also design male corsets?
Yes. Guy corsets are very interesting to craft. I usually design male corsets with a futuristic or superhero theme. I have a few male corsets that will be featured at a fashion show in Austin on May 10th.
I also love doing large projects as well. On the east side of my house I’m installing LED light fixtures with coral. It’s going to look as if coral is coming off of my house and shooting light upon the roof. Ultimately my goal is to do more projects of that nature.
What advice would you like to share to aspiring artists?
I think that you have to take in to account what you want to achieve. I don’t believe creating limits for yourself is productive. Those only corner you and box you in. Maybe have an open and fresh perspective on your passion. I think authenticity is important. Creating a backbone and personal representation of yourself is evident in all of your work. I believe in the idea of always putting out your best work. If it’s your best but months later, you aren’t a fan of it, that only means that you are growing.
I also feel that supporting others in your industry is very important. Not only are you creating an excellent network of like minded individuals but you are investing in someone that shares the same passion as you. They want to express themselves and their passion through their work. Why not support that? Why not build the people up around you? I believe that building and learning together is the catalyst for growth.
A NIGHT OF FASHION
On April 12th, Muve Mag had the opportunity to attend Oklahoma City Fashion Week’s Red Carpet Fashion show on the 50th floor of Devon Tower. For those of you who didn’t know, the fashion scene in Oklahoma City has really hit the ground running. This was definitely made aware to all who attended, or should I say, to those who were lucky enough to score a ticket to the event!
Greeted by Mercedes Benz cars at the entrance, fashionably dressed guests were directed upstairs via an ear-popping elevator ride to the top. Everyone quickly grabbed their cocktails and were left to
socialize and view the breathtaking sunset followed by the city night lights, which was absolutely amazing.
Due to the limited capacity at this venue, general admission tickets were $75 per person and with that, most of these folks were left standing around the room without a seat...in high fashion six inch heels, ouch. Yes, I would be one of these people and I was definitely limping the next day. On the other hand, add another hundo to that ticket price and your VIP admission was well worth it as these folks were guaranteed a seat, a VIP lounge area that included an open bar, fancy foods, swag bags, and
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VIP entrance to Kevin Durant’s restaurant for the after party.
The fashion show itself was the finale event after a week of festivities and runway shows at various venues around the city.This event was split into two sessions, an afternoon show and evening show, each featuring six talented designers who showcased their latest designs with OKC’s top agency-represented models. I thoroughly enjoyed all the people watching and viewing all the designer’s fashions. In fact, the show was so mesmerizing, it wasn’t until the show’s finale that I took notice to the pain in my feet from standing the entire time!
My favorite designer out of the evening six was Nine Muses, a women’s luxury label based in Dallas, Texas. They opened the the show with models sporting slicked back hair, dewey complexions, and bright lipstick while strutting down the runway in figure flattering dresses, slacks, and blouses with leather wrap belts, black lace accents, and dramatic capes! Being that this fashion show was the first of its kind in Oklahoma, the amount of work for the team behind it most likely equated to quite a few sleepless nights. I must say, hats off to all involved! Muve Mag is looking forward to the next Oklahoma Fashion Week and you should be too!
A SUMMER THAT SIZZLES
BY YVONNE
Summer is upon us
and swimsuits are now out on the racks and in the windows of our favorite stores. Personally, the sight usually brings a mix of emotions. First, I mentally pinch my midsection. Then, I’ll glance down at my arm and quietly mumble, “Dang, I’m so pasty!” I’ll spot a bikini off in the distance and my thoughts, “Oh, that’s cute! Ugh, I don’t even want to see myself in that
right now and I just ate a huge taco salad.” Well, the good news is that we are a few months out from having to don those itty bitty yellow polka dot bikinis. We still have a little time to get to the gym and get it tight. If you are getting back into the gym for first time in months, nothing is more demotivating than putting on frumpy old gym clothes and crusty runners. Feeling
good about how you look while your in the gym will only help you tackle those fitness goals. So pay attention, because these gym attire recommendations will kickstart your master plan to that bikini sporting bod.
TOPS
Go fitted, but not too tight.
KICKS
Go bold or go home. Don’t forget the fancy athletic socks.
BOTTOMS
It’s all about the spandex leggings and crops.
A GOOD GYM BAG
This doesn’t have to be huge. Headphones.
Get ones that don’t fall out and keep them in your gym bag.
In all seriousness, getting to the gym will start to make you feel better about yourself. Building, tightening, and releasing all those endorphins do a lot to boost our moods!
This brings me to my second point for the upcoming bikini wearin’ days, and that is... Self Confidence. As a former model, I’ve learned a lot of really tough lessons throughout my career in regards to body image. One of which is that you, yes you, are your own worst critic. You alone can sabotage a po-
tentially amazing Lake Day because you feel uncomfortable in your bikini. You can be too self conscience about things that those around you could care less about. I repeat, nobody cares! So here’s a tip for when that pool day comes up: Embrace who you are at that moment in time, you can’t change it right then and there, accept it, love it, and most importantly, own it. Pull them shoulder’s back girl! Hell, the best thing you can do to give that cute bikini justice is BE CONFIDENT!
FIT FOR FIVE
BY BRI HARPER
Our
day to day lives are jammed packed with task that never end. Penciling in an appointment with yourself to get your work out on, can be challenging.
Achieving a fitter and healthier you takes a large amount of dedication, determination and a bit of time management. So I created an exercise program just for this purpose. It’s a nononsense five day excursion into fitness bliss. Whether you desire sustainability
or the fit life is new to you, this workout is designed to fit any schedule. Cycle through this workout each week to experience optimum results such as steady weight loss and toner muscles. Reach, attain and become the new you in just four easy breezy weeks!
MONDAY TUESDAY
Legs, Glutes, Abs 25 Squats Starting from a standing position, slowly lower towards to floor bending your knees in a sitting position until your thighs are parallel with the floor. Raise upward slowly and repeat. 20 Alternating Lunges with dumbbells 25 Deadlifts From a standing position, hold a dumbbell in each hand hanging in front of you. Keeping your legs straight and shoulder-width apart, lower from your waist until your hands are reaching the floor. You will feel this in your hamstrings and glutes. Raise slowly and repeat. 50 Ab Crunches 30 Ab Bicycles Forward/30 Reversed While laying on your back, raise your legs in the air and rotate them as if you were riding a bicycle. Keep your arms next to you and flat on the ground. Then reverse legs in the opposite direction. Cardio: 25 Minutes high-intensity cardio. Choose from either stairmill, elliptical, or sprinting/jogging.
Chest & Arms 20-25 Push-Ups Beginners use Bent-Knee version if needed. 20 Chest Presses How to do: Use 3-5lb Dumbbells for beginners, and work your way to higher weight. Begin by laying flat on your back with your palms facing each other and arms bent. Push the weight forward, rotating your arms until your palms are facing your toes. Repeat from the starting position. 20 Bicep Curls (Per Arm) - Begin with 5-10 lb weights. 25-30 Minutes of Cardio. Change it up today! Do something different than Monday’s Cardio. Ride your bike, or use a different cardio machine in the gym. Changing your cardio routines keeps your body guessing and your metabolism running.
WEDNESDAY
Back & Shoulders 40 Jumping Jacks with Weights in Hand 20 Lateral Raises In a standing position, raise your arms to shoulder heighth, then lower them back down with palms facing each other. Use 8-10 lb weights. 30 Front Raises In a standing position, raise your right arm in front of you until it is shoulder heighth. Lower slowly while keeping your arm straight. Repeat with your left arm and alternate. Use 8-10lb weights. 20 Shoulder Presses Start by bending your arms to the side until your biceps are parallel to the floor. Then straighten your arms until the weights are directly above you, keeping your palms facing forward. Cardio: 25-30 minutes of high-intensity cardio.
Glutes, Legs, & Abs Day - Start with 25 squats & 20 jumping lunges. Stand in the lunge position and jump straight upward keeping your hands on your hips for balance, landing again in the lunge position with your opposite foot forward. Repeat 20 times. Now onto 25 pelvic lifts. Start by laying on the floor with your legs bent. Raise your hips as high as you can, while keeping your shoulders flat on the ground and your arms by your side. Slowly lower and repeat. And finally 50 ab crunches 30 Minutes High-Intensity Cardio.
THURSDAY FRIDAY
It’s Difficult Areas Day - Decide what areas you need the most toning and focus on that area. Include 30 minutes of high-intensity cardio such as sprinting, stairmill, or elliptical.
NAVIGATING NATIVELY
SHOCKING THE CULTURE W/ BRIAN FREJO
FROM DJING, TO ACTING AND NOW INSPIRING YOUTH TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS. BRIAN FREJO HAS HAD QUITE THE JOURNEY & HE HAS NAVIGATED IT NATIVELY. HERE’S HIS STORY.
When I started DJing Beastie Boys, LL
Cool J and Run DMC were huge. I played a lot of that genre of music actually. I loved making mixes that were influenced by the break era. So it was for popping and locking and such. One of my huge influences was Elvis.
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Music has always been a major part of my life. Especially the hip hop and native american culture. I think it re-
ally formed my identity. Being Native American is who I am and my love for hip hop made everything in my life connect. Years later I wanted to mold the two. So a few friends an I came up with Native American hip hop. It took off over the years and our crew form and hosted the first Culture Shock Camp. At the time, it was the first event of it’s kind in Oklahoma City. It was an event that featured all Native Ameri-
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can Hip Hop artists. At each event we opened up a Native prayer. It really set the ambiance of those events.
While hosting those shows I wanted to tie another part of my life in with my heritage. I started acting. I went to a few auditions. I landed a few roles here and there. But eventually an amazing role dropped in my lap. I performed in Last of the Mohicans. After that movie several schools called me to share my story about how I became an actor.
While sharing my story at one school one of the students asked me, “Well what did you do before that? Did you drink and party?” I retorted with. “Well, no I didn’t want to.” The kid came back with the same question. As a new speaker I wasn’t sure if I was answering his question in the best way. I then said, “I didn’t want that in my life, because it was in my family.” I think that was the kid was looking for. Maybe he
had something like that go on at his home and it’s the norm for him. At that very moment, I knew that I was lead to share my story to empower youth.
I now travel around doing leadership training at schools. The training sessions are called Created 4 Greatness. I used the number 4 because it is very sacred in the Native American Heritage. Some of the criteria focuses on drugs, alcohol, suicide and meth use prevention. I also share a training session called the Power of Vision and Action. The training consist of two days of discussing vision, passion, personal discipline and then ultimately the reward.
A good friend told me once that it’s not destination it’s the journey. At the time that was exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been on an amazing journey and the the reward has been sharing that journey with others.
