From the inception of Jolie Magazine, the Ethnic Beauty Team has looked endearingly at its progression sometimes from afar and at other times feeling the joy of knowing that we have participated, if only a little, in its growth and recognition. Because the love flows both ways, Alicia Marie Rivers, EIC of Jolie offered us the opportunity to share our lives with her readers.
Nafi, Lauren, Venessa and I are thrilled and beyond excited to see what the September issue holds for us…We all know that editors EDIT, but we gave up enough good stuff to do three or four stories so we are certain to be pleased. Beyond sitting and talking with the EIC, we had the most amazing photo shoot here at Media Oasis…just wait until you see what we’ve done with the place!
Jonathan Henderson, our photographer, is truly one to watch and Timotheous Smart, a make-up artist with a knack for perfecting the faces of women of color made us look like stars! Ahh the life!
That said, I have a new found respect for professional models. I felt like we were on ANTM….wardrobe, makeup, accessory choices, posing…goodness it was almost too much to handle. ALMOST I said! We can’t wait for the next opportunity to come a knocking!
Ciao, bellas
