AGENDA Feb/Mar 2018 – The “Valentine” Issue 4

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Inside this issue is the trilogy of Fifty Shades of Grey books was made into a movie and the final book of the trilogy, opened in theaters on February 9, 2018; and we have exclusive production stills just for you! Another Valentine’s Day delight is the beautiful, yet bold statement of the fashion editorial “Winter Forever: Gas Masks with Love.” “Fashion Trailblazers: Black History and the African American Model” discusses the hurdles these pioneers faced to achieve success in modeling.  Meet the beautiful Isabella June Thomas Ash Gupta’s Face of the Month. Photographer Glenn Gordon shoots the men’s editorial “Colors of Winter,” and features model Kevin Mesquita.

For beauty, Shahada Karim writes about “The Art of Self-Care.”  In her quest to help save the elephants from extinction, Fashion For Conservation co-founder Ava Holmes talks about the virtues of this groundbreaking nonprofit. Kaylene Peoples of “Fashion Talk” takes us back to the history of the cocktail dress. Check out the shows by designers Auguste Soesastro (Jakarta FW) and Nimble Activewear (Sydney FW); and the highlights from the 12th Annual ITHIB Istanbul International Fabric Design Contest.  Sheryl Aronson of  “Arting Around” interviews Kiki Ebsen, the daughter of legendary Buddy Ebsen. And in our literary section, Lee L. Peoples of Syntax Me! talks about emotions and the importance of grammar through proper word usage. Lee also reviews the bestsellers Blind Justice by James Scott Bell; A Column of Fire by Ken Follett; Year One, Chronicle of the One by Nora Roberts; and The First Phone Call from Heaven by Mitch Albom.

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