Being Featured in Top Pop magazine is amazing because for 1. The magazine is in the UK ( United Kingdom) and I’ve never been in a magazine before so being featured in a magazine is off my buckets list . I never thought I would be Global this fast I just started my career Lol but, I’m very grateful for this opportunity #yayyyyy
Filmmaker and PVLSE MEDIA CEO TERRENCE FLOWERS announces today that the Pvlse Media will be
filming their upcoming documentary “PRETTY FOR A DARK SKIN GIRL” This documentary examines the
contrast between skin tones and how it affects a person’s perception of beauty. Society is programmed
to think European facial features along with lighter skin are the basis for beauty. We want you to hear
how these stereotypes and false sense of beauty have affected women with darker complexions.
The taping of the documentary will be held on Aug 17, 2017 at the COLUMBUS LIBRARY located at 4261
Macon Rd. COLUMBUS GA 31907 from 1pm to 5pm. These African American women will be interviewed
by local filmmaker TERRENCE FLOWERS and also given a complimentary headshot for press and
marketing. The term pretty for dark skin girl is derogatory in nature because it seems to have a
alternative motive by saying most dark skin girls are ugly and by default you are an exception to that
rule. Through my filmmaking and the testimonies of these women I hope to explore and maybe get a
sense of understanding for this dilemma that plagues the black community.
PVLSE MEDIA has brought the community some of the most thought provoking documentaries focusing
on social issues that affect us all. Colorism in the African American community has become very
problematic in all aspects of life from television to the workplace
Celebrity Eyewear Designer and Principal Creative Officer of Eyecandy Creations Tiffany Williams knows how to look your best in the sun. In addition to creating lines for two of Hollywood’s most fashionable faces, Cynthia Bailey and Eva Marcille, and providing luxury eyewear for A-listers on movie sets across the country, Williams has partnered with Raquel Smith (Beyonce’s stylist) for a joint venture called Kidraq.
Co-creator Raquel Smith describes Kidraq as, “A luxury brand specializing in children’s eyewear featuring brightly colored Italian acetate frames shaped to complement and accentuate a child’s face.” The Kidraq signature series is slated to hit the market Summer 2017. In honor of August being children’s eye health and safety month, Kidraq is hosting a child model call to find the official faces for the brand.
Smith has worked with Beyonce for years, her journey beginning as an intern with the family-owned “House of Dereon” years ago. Smith quickly moved up from intern to Beyonce’s assistant stylist under then principal stylist Ty Hunter to eventually become Beyonce’s personal stylist. Raquel was intricately involved in each of Beyoncé’s world tours. She also styled Beyoncé’s red carpet appearances, video shoots, special performances, and personal wardrobe. In recent years Smith has begun to grow her own personal brand, which started with going back to school to study jewelry design. Raquel says that her bold captivating signature pieces reflect the influence that her father had on her life.
“After launching 2 successful eyewear collections, we felt it was time to do something different. We realized Kids deserved to be fabulous too, and we could not have chosen a better collaboration than with one of the most sought after celebrity stylist!” Williams explains.
KidRaq will host a casting call for child models in Atlanta on Saturday, August 12th from 10am – 2-pm at 3235 Satellite Blvd, Bldg 300, Duluth, GA 30096. Parents are encouraged to bring little ones out early for the opportunity to be one of the new faces of Kidraq.
I had such a great time with YBLimited Mobile Glam Squad and Model Management last month during their Brand Ambassador Shoot, I just had to get the YBLimited experience myself since I needed to update my model portfolio.
That’s right people of the world, you have to have professionals take your pics when you are a professional model. Agencies and designers don’t like selfies or bathroom shots when deciding who they wanted to work with.
YBLimited Glam Squad members Ms. CoCo and Phillip Washington (CEO) greeted me warmly at the door at Blush Couture Boutique in Atlanta, GA. (Check out this boutique, I LOVE Ms. Andrea’s clothes and accessories!)
Mr. Phillip and I first had our strategy meeting, and he explained that his goal today was to show me off as a professional model, but also as a teenager (because Im 16…lol).
So we began with makeup. He only used a little to make sure my natural features showed, but enough to make sure the camera was nice to me…lol
Then Ms. CoCo helped me take down my hair and styled it (no weave, no perms).
And then we began with the first outfit
Then the second
And the third
And voila! Check out some of my finished pictures from Mr. Phillip!
If you need to start or update your portfolio, or if you need a glam squad to go to (or to come to you), contact YBLimited, and tell them Nia Gabrielle from Be Positive Media sent you!
And if you need a teen model for print work, your next fashion/hair show, or to be a brand ambassador, contact my Momager-Brandi Dawson at info@bepositivemedia.com
Thank you YBLimited, today was LIT!!!
Head to toe makeover by YBLimited Mobile Glam Squad @yblimited Glam Squad: Hair: Coco Bread @iamhairforyou
Wardrobe: Blush Couture (Andrea Norris) @blushingatl
Makeup/Photography: Phillip Washington @yblimited
#YBLimited #mobileglamsquad
So THIS is what they meant by #brownGirlMagic….WOW!!!
13 year Mikaela Smith created Brown Girl Magic with the support of her mom Kia Morgan-Smith, and they held their first Brown Girl Magic Empowerment Conference-Mother/Daughter Dinner in Douglasville, GA!
It was soooo awesome! The theme was “Activating Your Inner Magic”, and it was way more exciting than I could have imagined. Ms. Kia said that activating your inner magic means, “all about teaching girls of color how to find and appreciate the beauty in themselves while using their power and voices to help change the world. We will hold sessions that will feed into the hearts and minds of so many young girls of color: whether Black, mixed raced, Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern or Asian”
They had great food, children vendors (yes, we are entrepreneurs too), and the speakers had great messages just for us. (You guys know speakers can get boring, but they were great!)
Mom and I had a great time connecting with the people
There was also a panel discussion with girl enterpreneurs:
Check out some of the people that were there:
*Denene Millner, New York Times best-selling Author
*Jay Barnett, former NFL Player, Author
*Alasia Ballard, model, America’s Next Top Model
*Joyce Brewer, Emmy Award winner, MommyTalkShow host
*Symone Cantey, Don’t Be a Bully Foundation
*Gabby Goodwin, Founder Gabby Bows
*Dai Time, Founder Dai Time Magazine
*Zoe Turner, TLC show, Little Miss Atlanta
*Bailee Knighten, BaileesNailbox.com
*Rose Genter, winner, Chopped Junior
*Bernetta Knighten, the Knighten Project
I even got a chance to meet Christopher Pearman, Raven Symone’s dad!
We even received TWO gift bags filled with goodies!
And of course, I cant leave you without the #redCarpetShenanigans!
Follow Brown Girl Magic on Instagram and Facebook!
Great job Mikaela!
What is Anti-Bullying? Anti-Bullying is when you do something to prevent bullying and the mistreatment of people. I found out a little bit more about Anti- Bullying When I attended the 4th Annual Talent & Fashion Show in Decatur, GA!
Stop Bullying Charity Event in memory of Amaya Soleil which Marcella Phillips hosted and Sire co-hosted.
They had performance by great teens such as The Sheltons, Kimani, Noa Freeman, Neicey & D-Love, and The Mako Girls. They were awesome!
They also had young motivational speakers too such as Sarayah and Darryl Sampson
4th Annual ITEE Fashion and Talent show was done in Loving Memory of Amaya Soleil . Esta “ImaSpiveytoo” Burke-Reid her Grandmother was our special guest speaker today.
Ms. Marcella Phillips is so sweet, and she does this event every year out of the kindness of her heart. Please support her projects!
And of course our parents were there to support:
Check out my behind the scenes red carpet shenanigans…
If you or someone you know is being bullied, click here to find help and support!
I am so excited that my first blog post is about my Sweet 16 day at Dazzle Me Parties in Atlanta, GA!
I thought that my mom was going to interview the owner, but she surprised me and my friends with a spa day for my birthday!
The spa is AMAZING! I thought that it was going to be just for little girls, but we had such a great time!
The owner, Jean Noisette is super sweet, and you can tell that she really enjoys running her business and creating parties for her customers.
During my day, we listened to the music I chose, had mani/pedis, and even learned how to use healthy foods as facials! I had no clue that you could use oatmeal and yougurt to make your skin feel so good. (I promise you I wanted to eat it, but I didn’t…lol)
Ms. Noisette said that Dazzle Me Parties is not just for parties. You can host fashion shows, regular parties, dinners, etc at the spa.
You can visit the Dazzle Me Parties website by clicking here for more details and the facebook page here.
Check out more pics of my day below and when you book your party there, tell her Nia Gabrielle sent you!
