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11 Publisher’s Page

12 Contributors

NU PROFILES14 Cynthia Rahming- Bahamas First Judo Olympian

48 Kim Kikivarakis / Jubilee Dance Studios

54 Renee’s Beauty Salon Ltd, Boutique & Spa

EVENTS & Destinations20 Pelican Bay at Lucaya’s Canal House, a new place for weddings

36 10 Top Cities To Visit in 2011

HEALTH & FITNESS41 All Star Family Centre

NU FASHION 17 Front of House- Fall 2011 NY Fashion Week

23 Gavin Douglas Showcases at ‘For House of Fraser’.

26 Splashdance Summer Style

38 Summer Style Guide by Nina

43 Kazz Forbes: TCI Fashion Designer Debuts Collection in New York City

51 Bandolera Summer Style

53 KJO Summer Style

Special Feature29 ‘My Heart Won’t Let You Go’- A photographers view of Haiti

56 Meet Nu Face Model Search Season 2 Contestants

65 Miss Bahamas Universe

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PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEFErica Meus Saunders

COPY EDITORTanya Simmons

FASHION EDITORNina Zadeh

LIFESTYLES EDITORLeah Larwood

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSSherron Young

Nina ZadehHeike Wollenweber

Erica Meus-Saunders

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSDwayne DelancyKovah Duncombe

Lyndah WellsPhillippa Michel

E. MeusDerek Smith

Jermane ClarkePatrick Farrell

Adrian Richards

GRAPHIC DESIGNErica Meus-Saunders

Tara Deal

MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTIONSuzette Scott

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On the cover- Flaviana Matata (Miss Tanzania 2007). Flaviana won the first edition of the Miss Universe Tanzania pageant in 2007, and went on to represent her country in the Miss Universe pag-eant the same year, where she placed among the Top 15 semifinalists and ended up in 6th place after the evening gown competition. She was the first contestant from Tanzania to compete at Miss Universe 2007, and compete with a shaved head. She has recently modelled print advertisements for Sherri Hill. In March 2011 Matata won the Model of the Year award by Arise Magazine at the Lagos Fashion Week, she has also featured in the US magazines Dazed & Confused, Glass Magazine, L’officiel and also ID Magazine.

Cover photo by Kazz ForbesCover design: Tara Deal Location: Paradise Island, Bahamas

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RELATIONSHIPS / REAL LIFE

35 Lipstick Stains On The Almighty Dollar

ENTERTAINMENT

32 4 EVER 1- New kids on the block talk with Nu Wom-an

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Nu Woman Magazine turns four this July! To honour this signifi-cant milestone we have re-vamped the website and included digital versions of the magazine via yearly subscriptions or indi-vidual downloads.

“Nu Face Model Search” is also in its second season, with successful airings of Season 1 on Cable 12 locally, as well as on People’s Television (PTV8) in Turks and Ca-icos, and Carib Vision (with broadcasts in 21 Caribbean countries).

This summer issue is la-beled “The Fashion Issue” and rightly so, with pages of summer fashion featuring Nu Face models from Season 2, stories straight from New Fashion week with fashion editor Nina Zadeh, a special feature on Turks and Caicos photographer turned designer, Kazz Forbes and a summer style guide.

In the summer issue we introduce a new features writer, Heike Wol-lenweber who writes from the heart about a photographer’s view of Haiti, “My Heart won’t let you go”,

and also a new contributing writer Sherron Young.

We introduce you to the Bahamas first Judo Youth Olympian, Cynthia Rahming, and a group of talented young Bahamian quadruplets - ‘4 ever 1’, photographed exclusively for Nu Woman Magazine by Phillippa Michel.

Nu Woman also introduces it’s readers to the new Miss Bahamas Universe, photographed by Dwayne Delancy.

This issue is jammed packed with articles for everyone! Last but not least, Nu Woman congratulates photographer Lyndah Wells on her Nu Baby (Lyndah worked tirelessly through her pregnancy to photo-graph season 2 Nu Face models)!

We send a special thank you to

all the sponsors who made this issue pos-sible and who have contributed to the success of season 2 of Nu Face Model Search: Bahamas Ferries, Sky Baha-mas, Hair Interna-tional Salon & Spa, Pelican Bay Ho-tel, Mac Cosmetics, Bandolera, Splashdance, KJO Crochet De-

signs, Erykah Monique, SS Designs, Garden Well Spa, Renee’s Beauty Salon, Brynda Knowles, Sabrina Sturrup, Theodore Elyett, Via Mare, Via Caffe’, A Stone’s Throw Away, La Belle Beauty Salon and many more. Have a won-derful summer!

Erica Meus-SaundersPublisher & Editor-in-

Chief

Left: Publisher poses with “4 EVER 1”

Bottom right: Nu Face finalists at Hair to Infinity show”

From left to right: Jenelle Hol-lingsworth, Tamara Wiltshire, publisher, Shequera King,

Leverne Palacious and bottom centre, Alshandra Rolle.

Nu WomanTURNS 4!


DWAYNE DELANCY Seasoned photographer, Dwayne Delancy plays a big role in the publication of these issues. Dwayne has photographed a few covers for Nu Woman and has added his unique style. Dwayne has covered events from Islands of The World Fashion Week and Bahamas International Film Festival to the Miss Universe Pageant. He has also contributed in the ‘Nu Face Model Search Season 2 and photographed Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 contestants.(Photography & Vintage R&B Music Tel: 424-6067)

Contributors

HEIKE WOLLEN-WEBERHeike Wollenweber is a publicist, journalist and radio personality based in Kingston, Ja-maica and Miami. As a graduate from London Metropolitan Univer-sity Heike started her company Axe-s Media

in 2006 and has been primarily working in mu-sic and fashion, adding fine art to her portfolio more recently. Heike currently represents various Jamaican and Bahamian musical artistes interna-tionally and her radio show All Axe-s is on air in the Bahamas, Turks & Caicos as well as online and on iTunes.

-- Heike Wollenweber

AXE-S Media876 484 6023 (Jamaica) All AXE- S Radio

LEAH LARWOOD has been a lifestyle con-tributor at NU Woman magazine since spring 2009. Originally from England, Leah has been living in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the last few years. She is a published co-author of a travel book about the Turks and Caicos Islands. Although she specializes in food and travel writing, last year for NU Woman she wrote about her quest in running the New York marathon. She is currently studying for a Mas-ters Degree in Creative Writing.Leah was recently promoted to Nu Woman Magazine’s Lifestyles Editor.

NATASHA BROWN- is our Health and Fitness Expert. Natasha is the owner of Natbro’s Personal Training and Fitness Studio. She was the national fitness champion for 2002-2003, and the first and only Gold Medalist in the tall class fitness category of the C.A.C. Bodybuild-ing and Fitness Championships held in Caracas, Venezuela back in September of 2002. She is also the second Bahamian, but the first Bahamian female to have received their professional status in the sport. Before accepting her pro card, she was advised to compete at the Pan Am Games and is now competing on a professional level.

PHILLIPPA MICHEL

Phillippa Michel did her first photo shoot for Nu Woman Magazine in the Fall 2007 issue, where she photographed Portia Nottage, John Michel and Natasha Brown. Phillippa has photographed several events, from Bahamas International Film Festival to Islands of The World Fashion Week to the Miss Universe Pageant in 2009. In this issue you see her talent at work as she photographs “4 Ever 1”. She is married to John Michel.

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LYNDAH WELLS - is a Lifestyle and Fashion photographer, based in Freeport, Bahamas. She was born in Lagos, Nigeria and raised in London, England. Living in the Bahamas, there is a wealth of natural beauty, and Lyndah has branched out and is capturing the beauty of The Islands of the Bahamas, with her own unique style. “As a photographer, I bring to my work a unique background in Fashion & Design, using modern imagery techniques, I explore photography fully. It is my goal to create images that are memorable and deliver exceptional photography with every press of the shutter. Photography makes me happy, it al-lows me to reveal myself and express my creativity, I see the beauty of light, and that is what photography is about, light that allows me to capture the most beautiful of stories.”[email protected]: 242-727-9043

Contributors

TARA DEAL- is the owner and creator of Creative Candie, a full service freelance design studio. Tara, was featured in the Winter /Spring issue of the magazine as one of our ‘21st Century Bahamian women’. Tara has been assisting in cover design since 2009, and shares credit for our latest cover! “I just believe in ‘Purpose and Excellence’. I was given this talent and I intend to use it to the best of my abilities. I’m not going to waste my God given talents; this is just another way of giving The Almighty praises”.

NINA ZADEH Home is where my story unfolds. I reaped the benefits of being raised in a multi-cultural household where English, Spanish, French and Farsi are intertwined in my vocabulary. I have been fortunate enough to live in many different parts of the world and can appreciate all senses of style. I moved to Freeport, Grand Bahama, when I was fourteen years old and attended Lucaya International School. Even though I went abroad for the rest of my education, I have always considered The Bahamas my home. My undergraduate education was completed at Boston College where I received a dual Bachelor in Economics and Communications. Currently, I am an MBA student at Fordham University in New York City where I am President of the Fordham Retail Club. I also work part time as a freelance wardrobe stylist – some past celebrity clients include Ellen DeGeneres, Pamela Anderson, Amber Rose, Terrell Owens, Shontelle, Kat De Luna and Aubrey O’Day. Altogether, I have worked and styled six fashion

shows as well as dabbled in production when working the Russell Simmons show in Miami. Contrary to the general opinion that the fashion industry is limited to artistic innovation, I believe that it is only through the success-ful marriage of business and creativity that a sketched design can evolve into a global brand. I am a strong believer that INNOVATE

> IMITATE and know that I want to live each day differently than the next. I am not afraid of failure because I know that each crack lets the light of God in. And for that, I am thankful. Follow me on twitter: @stylebynina and make sure to check my blog www.stylebynina.com.

TANYA P. SIMMONSTanya P. Simmons is a graduate of C.R. Walker Secondary School, The College of the Bahamas and the University of Central Oklahoma. She is an avid reader who enjoys trav-eling and the occasional jet boat ride over rapids.Tanya is Nu Woman Magazine’s Copy Editor


Judo sensation Cynthia Rahming became the first Bahamian ever to win a match at the world level of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG)

held August 14th - 26th, 2010 in Singapore. She defeated a very capable Indian op-ponent who was a medalist at the Asian Games. Cynthia is an honour roll student at St. Augustine’s College and has an active life.

Nu Woman Magazine sat down and talk-ed with this amazing young woman. At first, Cynthia seemed shy, but I soon discovered a quiet confidence and determined focus that explains how she has managed to ac-complish so much at such a young age.

Nu Woman: How old are you now?Cynthia: Sixteen going on to seventeen.

I will be 17 this May.

NW: So when you went to Singapore, to compete you were sixteen?

Cynthia: Yes, I was sixteen.

NW: How long have you been practicing Judo?Cynthia: Since 2006.

NW: Is there a family history with Judo?Cynthia: Yes. At first I did Karate and then my dad moved to Judo, so I started Judo.

NW: Did you change from Karate to Judo because of your father?Cynthia: Yes, pretty much. But, mostly because it was is an Olympic sport. So I can travel to compete for Judo.

NW: Many people hear the word Judo and Ju-Jitsu and they think they are one and the same; I am even a bit confused. What is the difference?

Cynthia: Judo is more like throwing, arm barring, choking and pinning, where as Ju-Jitsu is self-defense. So it’s like street, it helps you to defend against thugs and things of that nature; people who may try to attack you. Judo is like the sport version of Ju-Jitsu.

NW: How often do you practice?Cynthia: When I’m competing, I practice for 22 hours a week; but usually, I practice 20 hours a week, which is not much different,

however sometimes it can be less like 17 hours.

NW: So you are in the 12th grade now? What are you going to do when you graduate?Cynthia: I’m going to Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. I decided that yesterday.

NW: Are you going to continue your Judo?Cynthia: I plan to yes. My dad has made a connection up there and so yes; I have plans to continue Judo. School-wise I’m going

to study Fine Arts and Marketing.

CYNTHIA RAHMINGBahamas first Judo Youth Olympian

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NW: How will you work Judo into that?Cynthia: Well, I have a scholarship now for extra curricular

activities and grades so I’m going to try and keep that up.

NW: Is your father (Sensei Rahming) your primary train-er?

Cynthia: Yes, I’ve also had another trainer when I was train-ing for the Youth Olympics coach Rhadi Ferguson. He is an Olympian as well.

NW: Is there added pressure for you to do better because your father is President of the Bahamas Judo Federation?

Cynthia: Yes, on my part, people may not see it that way, but I feel that because of his position there is more pressure.

NW: What was it like preparing for Singapore?Cynthia: Well, for me I have to focus on one thing; so when

I was preparing for Singapore that was my main thing, and ev-erything else kind of fell in place. I had 5 a.m. trainings. So my schedule would be wake up, go to training, go back home, go to school (St. Augustine’s), go straight to the Dojo (Judo train-ing at All Star Academy), go do my homework, and then it hap-pened all over again.

NW: What was it like being in Singapore? Were you on a schedule? Did you get to explore?

Cynthia: When we were in Singapore we did get to explore some things - we went to a water museum. We also learnt about how Singapore is becoming more Eco-friendly. The campus it-self was probably bigger than Nassau, so we didn’t really have

to go outside of it, but I was just mainly focusing on getting my weight down, so I mostly stayed in the gym and my room.

NW: When you woke up in the morning what did you do? What was your day like?

Cynthia: When we were in Singapore I had two weeks be-fore I actually competed. I was the only Judo competitor; my dad and I were branched off from the other Bahamians. Most of the other Bahamian athletes had a schedule because they were competing in ‘normal events’ like track and swimming, whereas I just went to the gym and to my room. It was pretty sad. (giggles)

NW: So how many matches did you compete in while in Singapore?

Cynthia: Three single events and then one for team compe-tition.

NW: What has the experience taught you?Cynthia: It taught me that sports are really important, at

least for me, because it has taught me how to focus and it cre-ated structure in my life, because I’d have to go to sleep at a certain time, otherwise I’d be a wreck in the morning.

NW: Would you say that Judo has built your confidence?Cynthia: Yes, but more importantly it has helped my person-

ality, because my coach (Dr Rhadi Ferguson) introduced me to new people, and kind of like pointed out my flaws and I worked on that.

NW: Would you recommend Judo to other young girls/women?

Cynthia: Definitely.

NW: You said that you also practiced Karate, is that the only other form of martial arts you practiced?

Cynthia: I used to do Ju- Jitsui once upon a time, but I was overwhelmed with Judo, so Judo became my main pri-ority (I have a white belt in Ju-Jitsui).

NW: You are the first Youth Olym-pian to obtain a medal in Judo. What does this accomplishment mean to you?

Cynthia: Well, hopefully I’ve inspired some more people to join Judo. The Ba-hamas really only focuses on tract and then swimming, but the reality is that most people won’t become Olympic swimmers or Olympic Track & Field ath-letes. The difference with Judo, because there are different weights divisions, anyone of any size has a good chance to be an Olympian, and it’s much easier be-cause it’s a new sport.

NW: You are on the honour roll at St. Augustine’s College, how do you

maintain balance between your studies and Judo?Cynthia: What I found is that after all my Judo training I don’t

actually watch TV so that time is cut out. Also when I was doing


my Judo training I would take notes of what I was doing, so that taught me to take proper notes, when I took the notes I also remembered it and that carried on into school and school work. It also sharpened my mind, because with Judo you have to almost think on the spot, and remember from your training and the same applies to school - if you had a test, you had to remember from class/class work. So Judo and Judo training made me a better student and re-ally taught me balance.

SUMMER QUICK DIP

Guacamole (Avocado Dip)

Serves 20

4 cups peeled, chopped avocado3 tpsp. Lemon juice or lime juice1 tsp. salt or to taste½ tsp. minced garlic2 tpsp. minced onion¼ cup finely chopped tomato½ tsp. fresh chopped hot pepper or pep-per saucetomato wedges for garnishing

METHOD

1. Mash avocado pulp coarsely with a fork while blending in lemon juice

2. Add salt, garlic, onion, chopped to-mato and hot pepper; blend well

3. Garnish with tomato wedges.

Use as a dip with crackers, cucumber and carrot sticks or spread on toasted bread strips.

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Outside the tent Stylist Nina Zadeh

Inside the tent

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This year I didn’t work many shows during fashion week, but was lucky enough to attend quite a few of them. I have to say they are definitely more enjoyable and relaxing from the front of the house! Fall 2011 Fashion Week was a full seven days for me. I went to about six shows, and came back feeling inspired after ever-single one of them. The week started off with presentations, which is a fairly new addition to Fashion Week. The presenta-tion is a more intimate setting which allows the viewer to see the clothing in a more up close and personal way. Below are photos that I took at some of the shows. I also wanted to show Nu Woman readers a view from both inside and outside the tents.

I started my week off with Nima Taherzadeh - abso-lutely amazing. Taherzadeh showed strong and feminine pieces. His looks were per-fect examples of monochro-matic but bold silhouettes adorned with subtle sequins. My favorite pieces tended to be the floor length gowns with cutouts in unexpected shapes and places. Taherza-deh also showed mini dresses with hoods to juxtapose his other feminine pieces. The models’ barely there makeup paired with bold lips and sleek hair were perfectly cohesive with the clothing. Definitely a memorable way to start off the week!

SUMMER 2011 FRONT OF HOUSE- Fall 2011 NY Fashion Week By Nina ZADEH

LUCA

KATE ERMILIO


Raul Melgoza, Luca Luca’s head designer is known for using a lot of detailing and architectural influence; but this year, he mixed up his usual looks with added pops of color. He dressed his girls in tons of bright overcoats with interesting symmetric cuts pared with jodhpurs and dress-es. This type of look was definitely an inspiration for fall. Who says the coming of the winter months means we need to dress in all black? Certainly not Melgoza. One of my favorite outfits from the collection was the finale dress – a yellow long dress with a see-through back. This indisputably set the standard for the

entire

show The Kate Ermilio’s presentation was the most intimate setting out of all the shows, as well as the most feminine. She had great examples of color blocking, (putting solid colors on top of each other.) This is an old trend that has become quite popular this season. While many designers chose to do this with whites, nudes, or blacks, Ermilio chose to do it with brights. The collection was full of primary colors and unexpected mixes of clash-ing colors such as red and pink. I also particularly loved a white mini dress with a cut-out back. The harder edged look was accented with a full bow on the shoulder. This seemed to be a running theme in Ermilio’s collection, as well as something we can incorporate into our daily looks – tough touches mixed with femininity. A geometric structured top paired with a more feminine flowing skirt could be a street interpretation of the runway look The Rebecca Taylor show was full of florals, fur, and lace. She is always a

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big fan of mixing prints and she does a great job with it. Her flirtatious and girly looks inspired many of the frilly frocks I’ve seen on the streets of New York this fall. Floor length chiffon skirts pared with either a flowing floral top or a basic solid is instantly a show-stopping look!

All in all, Fall 2011 New York Fashion was a whirlwind filled with bright colors, delicate florals, and a bit of an edgier spin on the feminine look. Many of these new trends can be incorporated into daily dressing with a little bit of thought. Questions or comments? Tweet me: @stylebynina or send me a message on facebook.com/Stylebynina

Designer Gwen Stefani and Kingston Rossdale walk at L.A.M.B Fall ‘11Photographer-FHarrison.

Bottom left: Designer Vera Wang walk runway at Vera Wang Fall ‘11.Photographer- Jemal Countess.

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Pelican Bay at Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island, is a very special place for weddings. The hotel recently opened a brand new venue, the Canal House for weddings and events. To launch this new venue, local couples who reserve a wedding for 50 to 100 guests at Pelican Bay, between now and December 31st, 2011, will receive a complimentary stay in a waterside state room (suite) for two nights.

“Pelican Bay is one of the best locations to get mar-ried with a guest list of up to 100 people,” said Marva Munroe, the hotel’s wedding expert. “We can plan ev-ery detail, decor and design of your wedding for you, with our extensive ‘preferred partner list’. The beauty of our property is that we enhance your special day by allowing only one wedding per day. As such, you truly have the hotel’s wedding staff all to yourself.”

The $8-million, five-storey Canal House boasts a size of 30,680 sq ft with total event space, including balco-nies, of 15,600 sq ft. Quirky décor and unusual experi-ences are the order of the day for weddings and events such as anniversaries, birthdays and bar mitzvahs at the Canal House.

Decorated in colorful Bahamian themes with floor-to-ceiling double doors open to balmy Bahamian breezes and panoramic island views, the Canal House features stunning water vistas and an eclectic fusion of Bahamian/Caribbean cuisine.

Pelican Bay at Lucaya Weddings

One of the Bahamas’ newest hotels, Pelican Bay spe-cializes in hosting elegant, traditional and fun wed-dings for up to 100 guests in a setting that caters to every need of both the wedding couple and their cher-ished guests. From intimate, unique venues to custom

TRAVEL

Pelican Bay at Lucaya’s Canal House, a new place for weddings

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wedding cakes, floral creations, and memorable cuisine, the hotel’s planner can help you plan your wedding day to make it everything you have ever imagined.

Pelican Bay offers wedding packages that allow you to personalize your wedding with do-it-yourself items and to know from the start what your wedding will cost with no surprises … other than romantic ones. Dream of getting married on a beach or under tropical palms? The Beach Bliss Wedding offers some of the most beauti-ful, secluded, white sand beaches in the entire Caribbean, where the soft caress of turquoise waters serve as a backdrop for this experience of a lifetime.

The Water’s Edge Wedding with its Waterside Gazebo spot is designed especially for intimate wedding cer-emonies, overlooking the azure waters of beautiful Bell Channel Bay, embraced on each side by elegant island palms. The hotel’s Neptune’s Pool is another attractive location with a vast water view for an outdoor wedding ceremony. A couple may also renew wedding vows at Pelican Bay.

Reception menus fuse contemporary global cuisine with the indigenous flavors of the Bahamas and Caribbean for a truly unforgettable dining experience. Entertainment options vary from a Dee Jay, authentic Bahamian musicians, steel bands, or the mood music of your choice.

The culinary team includes award winning chefs.

Canal House fetes feature:• Choice of five hors d’oeuvres• Four-hour Premium Open Bar• Three-course plated meal including starter, entrée and dessert• Scrumptious buffets

Discounted group room rates for wedding guests, inclusive of daily Buffet Breakfast, are also offered. Return to celebrate your first wedding Anniversary with two nights complimentary on a minimum four-night stay.

A favourite amongst business travelers, locals and visitors alike, Pelican Bay at Lucaya is where guests find up close and personal service, ease of movement amidst a lush, tropical garden setting.

Over 30 restaurants and bars are within walking distance. Everything a couple and guests would want is within stone’s throw of the property -- a full service spa, ferry that can take travelers to the private beach or other parts of the is-land for snorkeling, scuba or sun bathing. An on-site guest services team member accom-modates just about any re-quest.

Guest rooms have a water view. Waterside state rooms have a box in the entrance door where breakfast pastries, fruit and a faxed copy of the New York Times are delivered each morning.

Overlooking the Bell Channel Bay, Sabor Restaurant and Bar, located in the garden facing the water, is the place to savour all the tastes of the trop-ics. With its innovative fusion menu and Latin beat, Sabor is one of the hottest restaurants in The Bahamas.

Jazzy Saturdays, weekly Sa-bor happenings are a “must.” Live entertainment featuring Tru Music and Shelley Carey is the Jazzy Saturdays highlight. The restaurant is open 10 a.m. to 12 midnight. Lunch is served 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., happy hour 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., dinner 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch runs from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.


Chuppah Beach

Pelican Bay at Lucaya Weddings

Pelican Bay knows what really makes weddings hap-py and memorable, from the most significant to the smallest of details. Their Bahamas wedding specialist will ensure every facet of your wedding day will be in a word, HAPPY! Contact our Professional Wedding Planner, Marva Munroe, at 242.373.9550 or via email at [email protected]. Pelican Bay • Happi-ness Guaranteed

Photographs courtesy of Jermane Clarke”

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Fashion

GAVIN DOUGLAS Showcases at ‘FOR

HOUSE OF FRASER’By Heike Wollenweber

AXE-S Media

British-Jamaican designer Gavin Douglas has made an impact on the fashion scene ever since his first collection in 2004 which won the prestigious Avant-Garde Designer of the

Year Award in London.The most recent project taken on by Gavin Douglas was an event

held at House of Fraser, Birmingham on 17th March 2011. House of Fraser is a British department store group with over 60 stores across the United Kingdom and Ireland. It was established in Glasgow, Scotland in 1849.

The event was an exhibition called “WE LOVE BRUM”. It featured signature archive pieces from the Gavin Douglas line. Promoted as a new initiative, the event was the first of its kind in Birmingham and was exhibited on the third floor of House of Fraser for a month. The aim was to showcase creative talent in Birmingham and also to create brand exposure. The event was attended by members of Birmingham City Council, store managers and young up and coming designers

and creatives and was ex-tremely well received.

Gavin Douglas is a professionally qualified designer who carefully researches, designs and crafts each individual piece of clothing, en-suring its uniqueness and quality. The con-cepts for each collection are developed through sketches, before patterns are drafted, toiled and transformed into the fi-nal pieces. His work has been worn by Kelly Row-land on the cover of her latest album, Estelle in numerous concert perfor-mances and many other known celebrities. Doug-las has shown his line in


Images HOF 01, HOF 06, HOF 05 credits “Illustrations by Elf&Stone”

London, New York, Paris and at Caribbean Fashion Week in Kingston, Jamaica. Gavin Douglas has continued to be a part of Caribbean Fashion Week since his debut in June 2004. He has gone on to win numerous awards including the coveted Fashion Fringe award in London and also The CFW Originator award. Douglas has also recently shown his line on America’s largest black television channel BET in a catwalk show en-titled “Rip the Runway”. Douglas has also been designated a Caribbean Master Designer for achieving extraordinary levels of accomplishment within the fashion industry.

Heike Wollenweber

AXE-S Media876 484 6023 (Jamaica)

All AXE- S Radio

Tue and Sat on RTC 107 FMWed on Big Up Radio, dancehall channelThur on More 94 FM


SUMMER STYLEPhotos By KOVAH DUNCOMBE

Model: Alshandra RolleHair: Scherlin Major

Make-up: Mac Cosmetics

Models: Leverne and AliSwimsuits: Splashdance

Location: Bahamas Ferries

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Model: Leverne PalaciousClothing: Splashdance

Make-up: Mac Cosmetics Model: Philincia CleareHair: Renee ‘s Beauty Salon

Model: Leverne PalaciousClothing: Splashdance

Make-up: Mac Cosmetics


Fashion

Model: Philincia

Model: Philincia Cleare

Model: Leverne PalaciousHair: Scherlin Major

Location: Bahamas Ferries

Model Ali

Clothing: Splashdance located in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza

Telephone: 394-3662

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“MY HEART WON’T LET YOU GO”

- a PHOTOGRAPHER’S VIEW

OF HAITIBy HEIKE WOLLENWEBER

“My Heart Won’t Let you Go - A Photographer’s View of Haiti” was the title of an outstanding exhibition that ran at the AE Dis-trict Gallery in Miami until May 28th, 2011.

My first encounter with the images by photographer Patrick Farrell at a special event at the gallery was quite overwhelming. I felt sad, pensive, impressed, touched, captivated….lonely even in a space full of people who were at the gallery to see the images, mingle and meet the photographer. These images for some rea-son draw you in and you feel alone in the room with the faces and people in the photos, telling you a story. Patrick Farrell is the photographer who captured those images and Max Pierre is the curator and gallery owner who put this exhibition to-gether for charity and for the people of Haiti.

Patrick Farrell has worked successfully for 30 years as a photo journalist and has seen many tragedies, yet nothing could prepare him for the terrible things in Haiti that became part of his life. Farrell was in Haiti immediately after Hurricane Ike and a year later the earthquake struck Haiti, a struggling nation ever since it gained independence in 1804. Farrell is very di-rect and he expresses his emotions ask-ing “How do people get f****** up like that? It makes you question a whole lot of things and faith is one of them.” This is not just a random statement, it is heart-felt and Patrick’s face shows the sincerity and the struggle of him coming to terms with his experience in Haiti. He has tears in his eyes.

Farrell was in Haiti within 24 hours of the initial earthquake and spent 9 days in the devastated country, sleeping outside due to the very real dangers posed by aftershocks. The genius of Farrell’s work is that he was able to captures not only the tragedy and death wrought by the catastrophe, but also the resilience and strength of the people in the images. One of the most powerful image was the first picture he took of a man carrying a dead girl,

covered in dust (-f1-).

The exhibition consists primarily of photographs chronicling the aftermaths of Hurricane Ike and the 2010 earthquake. Max Pierre, curator of the exhibition and owner of the gallery, chose the final images and arranged them to tell a story showing the realities but at the same time “the hope and the perseverance.” Max Pierre says about the exhibition, “I am a Haitian. These are my people, I wish there was a lot more that I could do. This was an opportunity to really give back. As far as how I displayed the pictures, you kind of do that with your heart.”

Walking through the exhibit touches your heart. Patrick Farrell seems almost relieved of a burden as he discusses the exhibition. Farrell and his wife chose the title “My Heart Won’t Let You Go” because as he says, “Haiti became this place I gone to and could not forget. I feel this responsibility. Once you are touched by Haiti it won’t let you go. I heard someone say this before and it is true.” Farrell admits to how he has struggled with coming to terms with his experiences in Haiti.


Photos by Patrick Farrell.Bottom right- Curator Max Pierre and photographer Patrick Farrell.

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Patrick’s most touching story is the one behind the image that made the front page of the Miami Herald, part of the collection of photographs taken in 2008 to document the devastation of Hurricane Ike. The image depicts men loading a dead girl onto a truck. The image, entitled “Angel” depicts Tamasha Jean, daughter of Frantz Samedi, nude and with her arms spread like wings… (-hi)

It was on the morning after hurricane Ike in Port au Prince. The driver heard on the radio about people who died in a town about an hour outside of the capital but the roads were so bad it took hours to get there. There was a body on the side of the road, and another and another, several bodies. Water rushed up from the canal and people drowned. Someone told us about all those babies. All those dead babies. The father of one of them pushed his way through to wash her body and he kept saying “this is my baby, this is my baby give

me a picture!” He wants to put her in a pret-ty dress for a proper burial. The truck from the morgue shows up to load the bodies. He would not let them take her. He had already tried to leave to get the dress and had asked Patrick to wait. He freaks because he doesn’t want people to take her before he gets the dress. The po-lice convince him that they have to take her, without the dress. No proper burial.

Patrick says the “pic-ture epitomizes this whole horrible morn-ing”. He felt compelled to publish the picture for the girl‘s father, Frantz, who saw the newspaper

with his daughter’s photo when Farrell went back for a brief visit. The “Angel” is one of the images submitted by the Miami Herald for the Pulitzer Prize, which Farrell was awarded with in April 2009 for his coverage of Haiti after hurricane Ike. The good thing about it, as Farrell recalls, is that it “refocused the spotlight on Haiti, getting attention from all over the world.” Winning the esteemed Pulitzer Prize threw Farrell into a phase of questioning his work and its importance. “I still to this day feel like, is photography all I could have done? And I get all this success from it? That’s a weird feeling, it’s a horrible feeling and it keeps you awake at night.”

Together with Max Pierre, Patrick Farrell has found another way to make a difference. Max is a forerunner and visionary when it comes to art, entertainment and fashion in Miami. Max Pierre’s and Patrick Farrell’s respective visions created “My Heart Won’t let You Go”, showing photojournalism as art. More than just art. The work shows the truth and reality of Haiti, the destiny of people like Frantz Samedi and many others. Farrell and Pierre do not want Haiti to be forgotten over the next news story. “We wanted to let them know that Haiti is still in turmoil. It is still really bad out there and people still need help.”

The images are now for sale to benefit charity and 100% of the sale proceeds go back to Ayikodans. Donations can also be made at AE District Gallery and at Ayikodans performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center.

Quadruplets: Janelle, Catherine, Christina and Jodi Pyfrom

Singles: ‘Life of the Party’ & ‘4 ever 1’

Nu Woman Magazine had an oppor-tunity earlier in the year to sit and talk with the Pyfrom quadruplets (and their parents) about their music and upcoming releases. This group, 4 Ever 1, of 16-year-old identical quadruplets is on the brink of stardom. Janelle, Catherine, Christina and Jodi say that the Back Street Boys inspired them. They began singing and performing in public about two years ago.

The quadruplets who write as well as sing, say that they were first exposed to the public during Season 1 of BTC Star-maker. They have completed two singles, ‘Life of the Party’ and ‘4 Ever 1’ and aspire to become involved with Nickelodeon or Disney.

In the last few weeks, the girls have been extremely busy with a video and three photo shoots which include the Nu Woman Magazine photo shoot.

The girls had a recent performance at the Mall at Marathon where they discovered that things don’t always go as planned, and sometimes you have to improvise.

“The microphone was supposed to be wireless and they were not. We were sing-ing and trying to dance, stepping over the cords from the microphones. Of course this affected our dance routine and “taught us how to just go with it.”

The girls all attend Queen’s College and are all on the honour roll. The girls admit that they all share clothes, but Jodi says that Christina, who is the smallest of the four sometimes gets left out.

Nu Woman: What grade are you girls in?

Girls: (Janelle, Catherine, Christina & Jodi): Ten.

NW: Boyfriends?All: Nah.

NW: The girls have two singles out; have just worked on a video, what is the

next step, dad?Father: They would like to get on Nick-

elodeon.Jodi: Or Disney.

NW: So everyone wants to be a per-former?

All the girls: Yes

NW: Everyone wants to be in show business?

All: Yes

NW: What do you like to do Jodi?Jodi: Umm… play basketball

NW: Are you any good?Jodi: Yeah, I’m pretty good. I used to

play basketball in grade four, and then joined the school’s basketball team again last year, and we won the championship (Queen’s College Lady Comets).

NW: Christina, besides singing and performing what do you like to do?

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Christina: I used to play softball, and Janelle and I used to be into tennis.

NW: Janelle, what other activities do you enjoy?

Janelle: I like to play basketball. I really like the sport, as Jodi was saying, I used to play in grade four and also with the boys.

NW: So mom, when you found out that you were having quadruplets, what was your initial reaction?

Joanne: I think my initial reaction has been blocked out from all the years of ex-perience raising the girls. I was calm initially. However, they told us I was having triplets and we later found out it was quadru-plets.

NW: Where you taking any special medication, or did this just happen?

Joanne: It just happened.

NW: Does anyone else in your family have twins?

Joanne: We did some investi-gating and found out that there had previously been twins on both sides of the family.

NW: So how did you manage when the girls were younger? Did you have help?

Parents: We had some help initially. Some minders (from Social Services) came in during the day to help out because we had to go back to work. At one point, someone was there at night also, because we weren’t getting any sleep. So we had help up until they were about four years of age.

NW: How do you keep these girls fo-cused? All of them are on the honour roll, how was this accomplished?

Joanne: You know what, they are good girls. I have to say thank God they are good girls, and both Craig and I keep preaching to them, that they have to remain focused. If you want something in life, you have to work hard for it; that this is their founda-tion, that they must get their education, and that they can’t build unless they have that foundation. We try to encourage them and keep them focused and tell them about our experiences. Craig is always preaching to them about how when he was in college he used to study, study and he graduated

valedictorian, with a 4.0 average. So we tell them about our experiences and offer words of encouragement.

NW: How do you feel about them get-ting into the entertainment industry, they are only 16?

Joanne: It’s just about talking to your kids and keeping the lines of communica-tion open. You can’t keep your kids shel-tered. So you talk to them, and they see what’s going on out there, and you show them and let them know the things that you don’t want them to do or get involved

in. If this (entertainment) is what you want to do in life, that’s fine, but there are cer-tain things - like the drugs and the alcohol and the sex, these are the things that you don’t want to do. So it’s about communica-tion, and they are intelligent girls.

NW: How do you feel about the girls, dad?

Dad (Craig): Proud. I’m proud of them and all they have accomplished so far.

Joanne: They have come a long way. We tell them that if this is what they want to do we will support you, but make sure this is what you want to do.

Craig: We would have to sacrifice a lot for them to go. At first, it will have to be one of us having to give up our jobs and eventually two.

Joanne: It’s time and mon-ies invested; so if

this is what they really want to do, we are willing to make the sacrifice. You have to spend money to make money.

NW: This is one of the biggest invest-ment that you will ever make, an invest-ment in the future of your kids.

Joanne: Exactly. But my biggest con-cern for them, that even if they do get im-mersed in this industry, is that they get an education. I was just listening this morn-ing, and they said that Tyra Banks is going back to university. She has a lot of young ladies who look up to her, so for her to do

this, is admirable. I want my girls to have some substance behind them. So that’s my one requirement, get an education!

NW: Are you ladies on facebook?

Girls: No, not yet. I mean we have our separate pages, but no fan page yet.

NW: Well, that could be a start in gathering a fan base and getting your faces out there, and parents can

also monitor the page.

NW: Who helps you with the music?Girls: Christopher ‘Sketch’ Carey.

NW: What does he do?Girls: Produce, he also helps with the

writing.

NW: And how do you guys know Sketch?

Joanne: Sketch’s mother and I grew up

“But my biggest concern for them, that even if they do get immersed in this industry, is that they get an education. I

was just listening this morning, and they said that Tyra Banks

is going back to university.”

Quadruplets from left to right: Jodi, Christina, Catherine and Janelle.Photographed by Phillippa Michel

together; we were neighbours for years.

Craig says that the girls have written several other songs that they have not yet put music to.

NW: So how many other songs have you written?Girls: About three.Craig: They are supposed to be working on another song soon.

NW: So you have two singles out?Joanne: They have not been released yet.

NW: So when are you guys going to release them?Joanne: We are still waiting to see what will happen with our proposals

that we sent out before releasing the singles.

NW: Okay ladies, let say that Disney or Nickelodeon calls you tomor-row, what will be your reaction?

Girls: (in unison) Oooh! Yes! We would be so happy!

NW: Do you have other girlfriends that you hang out with? Do you hang out individually or as a group?

Girls: Well, we usually hang out as a group as we all basically have the same friends.

Craig: They are very close.

NW: That is a good thing. Well, congratulations to the four of you and to mom and dad. Please keep me updated on any developments.

Girls: Thank you.Joanne: Thank you Erica, and we will

keep you updated.

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Lipstick Stains on the Almighty Dollar!By Sherron Young

Let’s face it; every woman is driven by something -

Some by success, some by status, but what’s a fella to do when his woman is completely financially motivated?

Women who have done away with the image of work-ing for their own money and employ themselves by be-coming fulltime arm candy for the corporate man!

Her beauty - STARTLING!Confidence in her stride and her upright stance makes

it all too obvious that she knows she’s the shit! Every-thing is in its right place: her makeup effortlessly ap-plied, just a hue of color on the cheeks to enhance her already iridescent smile; her legs - long, slender and daily waxed; hair swept together in the neatest little bun; and nails tastefully manicured, short and in an office perfect tone…… what man in their right mind could resist it!

A gangster would never approach her. He’d be in-stantly intimidated assuming she’s probably high main-tenance and he’s doing her a favor in the process by not coming over!

Those that have ever mustered the guts to approach her are instantly assessed and expeditiously tossed to the side, but not before being rid of the ego they de-pended on to walk over….

A major Bitch!

And while the normal response to “What is your fa-vorite hobby?” sounds like: I like reading, shopping, swimming…her enjoyment is derived by:

Dinner in the most intoxicating settings, trips on a dime, a closet the length of the cruise ship she frequents monthly, the five star events, her name in the gossip column of the biggest newspaper. It’s every woman’s fantasy really to be in the spotlight!

Love has never really existed in her world and inten-tionally so. Yet, although she’s never felt it to miss it, she’s seen it through the Prada shades she prefers to wear that allows her to detach herself from reality!

While the men she “LOVES”…….

THE CEO OF…..I’m certain she loves me… or does she?Twenty nine and already the CEO of the family’s

billion dollar international firm, hard to come by! He’s always been the center of attention, the epitome of tall,

dark and handsome; but she’s a former prom queen who has never been really loved for love save for status, but today in his arms she gets money as an added bonus!

She’s daunting enough to monopolize the insecurities of even THE MILLIONAIRE…..

He poses internal questions like:If I hit a financial crisis in this relationship would I

fall alone or with my lady glued to my side? And no he didn’t mean his 50 year old wife. He refers to the fear of loosing the arm of his wife’s best friend’s daughter…go figure!

She excites him, with her young supple body and her knack for fashion born only to the fabulous. She was made for fame, for the kind of life only a man with his ‘change’ could give her.

And ….. THE SUCCESSFUL ATTORNEY….I love her and could see us happily married in another

year with one child, but if at that point I cannot afford her lifestyle would she leave…

He’s single and a former geek, never having really basked in the joys of dating a former Miss America. His glasses are thicker than those worn by “Steve Urkel” and his wardrobe…leaves much to be desired! An abso-lute social misfit!

Poor men, rich and dumb as a bag of nails. They don’t know their own fate and having been successful as they are, you’d think they wouldn’t fall for the obvious… but she has that thing, that ‘IT’ factor, that innocence at-tached to her that makes him second guess himself!

She has everything she’s always wanted. She lives in a condo, although it belongs to him; and if his wife really knew there would be hell to pay! She has all the jewelry money could buy, all the shoes Gucci and Prada has ever made…

And when he finally learns that her angelic face it just that; only a face……….. J.Z said it best…SHE’S ON TO THE NEXT ONE!

The men are left broken hearted like a child’s toy re-placed by a new one, but will possibly fall victim to this venom again provided they remain copiously wealthy!

Like death in a martini she waits for her prey and pounces catching most and missing just one or two SMART ONES!

Never emotionally invested!She’s got this business down to the letter. She can talk

like she’s from the Hamptons, dress the part and she oozes sex…his guy friends love to look at her, to imag-

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ine themselves with her, to also possibly be nice to her in a financial way! 5’9”, that smooth frapucchino skin, slender with a little ‘grab it’ around 120 lbs, nice curves, intelligent, mid 20’s,

never married, no kids…..OUCH!…..A cupids arrow if I’ve ever seen one!Extrinsically motivated by money and money alone!The absence thereof proves catastrophic for any relationship for which she is involved…..

The DivaThe Bachelorette..and as some day we all meet our fate in the restroom of her favorite restaurant she looks karma in the eyes…..(the

wife, the girlfriend, the fiancé) gives her a relished smirk and writes briskly with her red lipstick across the mirror before walking out …..ONLY FOR THE LOVE OF MONEY!

10Top CITIES to visit in 2011-

SCORE- 79.2 10. LAS VEGAS“As the epicenter for

world-class MMA and boxing matches, Las Ve-gas is guy heaven.”

The restaurant row in the MGM Grand probably has the highest concentration of ce-leb chefs per square foot than anywhere else in the world, and the yearly Vegas Uncork’d foodie event brings the best and the brightest of the culinary world to the flashing lights of Sin City.

As the epicenter of world-class MMA and boxing matches, Las Vegas is guy heaven. There’s nothing like going to one of the hotels on the Strip to watch a bout. Caesar’s Palace is steeped in fight history, but the MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay both host big-title matches, and for those who want to get off the Strip and see where many of the fighters stay while they’re training and doing pre-fight promo work, the Red Rock Casino Resort is the place where you’re most likely to run into a Gracie on the casino floor.

Taking in a great meal, an awesome fight and then mixing it up with the honeys at LAX or the rocker chicks at Rok Vegas -- life doesn’t get better.

SCORE- 79.3 No. 9 Bangkok“The Sukhumvit district offers a shopper’s paradise, with

high-tech malls sandwiched between sprawling food mar-kets.”

The historic center, gently sprinkled with gorgeous temples, is not just for strolling around. The biggest temple, Wat Pho, may have the 150-foot-long Reclining Buddha, but it also has a completely un-sketchy massage school, where $30 buys you three hours of pleasant backbreaking relaxation.

Other walks take you up to Golden Mount’s view or around Phraeng Phuthon Square, which boasts nil tourists and two of the city’s best street side restaurants. November’s lunar fes-tival, Loy Krathong, sees the waterways strewn with candle floats.

The Sukhumvit district offers a shopper’s paradise, with high-tech malls sandwiched between sprawling food markets, all easily navigable on foot or via the clean metro. Many men seek out the salacious pleasures of Sukhumvit Soi 11, but in nearby Soi Thonglor, a street simply teeming with nightlife, are popular clubs like Demo and Muse, as well as Fat Gut’z, a bustling jazz and blues joint.

Check out the free weekly BK Magazine for English-language listings, and indulge in the cheap and healthy eats that are ev-erywhere, from the delicious food courts at the Emporium and the trendy Mah Boon Krong mall, to the amazing vegetarian fare at Khun Churn, hidden underneath the otherwise bland Bangkok Mediplex.

For a more active stay, take a bicycle tour of the idyllic nearby countryside, where concrete canal walkways provide surpris-ing vistas of rice paddies, traditional wooden houses and the kind of tiny food stalls you’ll salivate over for years.

SCORE- 80.2 No. 8 Melbourne“At the core of Melbourne’s foodie culture is the city’s famed

pursuit of the perfect coffee brew. It’s written in the DNA of the

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place, and the discerning gentleman is well and truly spoiled for choice.”

At the beating heart of the city is its perpetually buzzing sporting life. Aside from annually hosting world-class events in the Australian Open Grand Slam, the F1 Grand Prix and the Melbourne Cup, the city is the spiritual home of both Australian rules football and cricket. On any given weekend, year round, hundreds of thousands of spectators pack into the city’s vast array of sporting venues. There’s never a bad time to visit, though you could do worse than witnessing nearly 100,000 people at the Col-osseum-esque Melbourne Cricket Ground for the AFL Grand Final or Boxing Day Test match.

As one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the world, Melbourne is a dynamic, varied gastronomic melting pot -- and a rich one at that. The well-established Italian, Greek, Chinese, and Vietnamese populations were major catalysts in the city’s culinary maturation, and today Melbourne is undoubtedly the gastronomic hub of Australia. At the core of Melbourne’s foodie culture is the city’s famed pursuit of the perfect coffee brew. It’s written in the DNA of the place, and the discerning gentleman is well and truly spoiled for choice.

But it’s the way all these cultures come together that makes Melbourne one of the world’s best cities. It’s regularly voted the World’s Most Livable City, and when you’re taking in world-class culinary creations, a thriving sporting life and an impeccable art culture, it’s not hard to see why.

SCORE- 80.2 No. 7 ParisIf you don’t like it hoity-toity, fear not: the likes of the Ducasse-owned Aux Lyonnais is still championing bistro fare in bright

and breezy surroundings.”

Unsurprisingly, a grand dame like Paris has attracted many famous faces in the past, who have left cultural footprints at many of its historic venues: Ernest Hemingway drinking himself into a stupor at the Ritz, Coco Chanel taking a well-deserved break from work at the Angelina Tea Room and Oscar Wilde meeting his maker at L’Hotel -- and the list goes on.

As you’d expect from a city of such exquisite taste, Paris is a playground for those mad about food, and fabulous French fare abounds wherever you go, though those who are watching their euros should best avoid the pricey plates served up at L’Arpege, Le Cinq and Le Bristol.

And if you don’t like it hoity-toity, fear not: Brasserie-style dining is still very much in vogue, with the likes of the Alain Du-casse-owned Aux Lyonnais still championing bistro fare in bright and breezy surroundings. In terms of getting around, Paris is hard to beat. A metro system means you can get from one side of the city to the other quickly, easily and relatively cheaply, while walking along cobblestone streets hand-in-hand with a loved one is romantic, cinematic and oh-so Paris. For best results, pop the question while you’re here. It’s not cliché; it’s classic.

SCORE- 80.2 No. 6 SeoulThe choice of cheese factor is yours: Dance to dodgy K-pop with local students, retro ‘80s

tunes with the ironically cool or the latest electro beats with the trendy set.”

During daylight hours, Seoul’s streets buzz with office workers going about their business and students heading to the many universities. For travelers, it’s a time to check out the hun-dreds of temples and palaces dotting the city or to trek up to N Seoul Tower, the giant needle

that overlooks the metropolis. It’s also time to get your shop on, with all the action in the trendy Itaewon area. Time things right, and you might also be able to head to a festival. May marks celebrations for Buddha’s birthday with the

Lotus Lantern Festival, while the nerdtastic Cartoon and Animation Festival takes place in July.

Regardless of when you’re there, though, there’s always something happening at night, when all those students drink their grades away at the Western-style bars in Itaewon or the local nightclubs in Hongdae. The choice of cheese factor is yours: Dance to dodgy K-pop with local students, retro ‘80s tunes with the ironically cool or the latest electro beats with the trendy set. Or try a little of all three.

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Summer Style Guide:


Style by Nina

A picture is worth a thousand words. When you’re trying to make it in the creative world, sometimes it’s worth more! Whether you are trying to be a professional actress, model or singer, one of the first steps is to get professional pictures taken of yourself. In the case of a singer, you can use these pictures to promote upcoming concerts and even use some as album work. So when I was asked by a friend if I would mind styling an up and coming singers promo pictures, I was really excit-ed to help create an image for her! Her name is Michelle Adrien, a New York girl trying to break in to the music industry. Her voice is absolutely amazing so it was important for me to choose outfits that would show-case all the different parts of her personality. I wanted to use the clothing

to show-off different sides of Michelle – the party girl, the singer, the trendsetter, the daytime beauty and the fashionista. One of the difficulties with any photo shoot is keeping costs low. Hiring a stylist, photographer, hair/makeup and studio space can get really expensive. We didn’t have a wardrobe budget, which meant I had to call in lots of favors to different designers and friends, so

that we would have enough options to make outfits. This photo shoot was also a good opportunity to show Nu Woman readers some upcoming trends and give style suggestions! Try and recreate the looks below with pieces from your own closet. Then send me your pic-ture either on facebook (www.facebook.com/stylebynina) or twitter:@stylebynina and I’ll post my favorite reader looks!

Look number 1: Trendsetter!

Fashion

For this look – I wanted to put Michelle in something practical, something she could wear in “real life.” I chose a coral blazer, on top of an ice blue cropped sequin top and some skinny leg jeans. My must have piece from this look would be the blazer. It’s the perfect length, color and will go with just about anything. I also included this blazer in our second look, over a short mini dress.

Look 2: As you can see, I now paired the coral blazer with a short printed dress, and then belted it with a thin belt. The key is to make sure the belt is thin enough so that it doesn’t take over the whole look, but rather compliments it. I also added some fun chunky accessories (necklace and rings) to keep the look funky and young. You don’t want to overdo it with accessories – if in doubt, remember less is more!

Look 3: Daytime beauty

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Michelle has beautiful dark skin, so we put her in a bell-shaped turquoise and white dress. The great thing about this dress is that it’s fitted on the top, yet loose on the bottom. It is perfect for summer with a sleek pony tail. When looking for a dress of a similar nature, make sure to look at the length and fit – definitely, the most important feature on this dress. Adding a high-waisted belt can also help create that “bell” shape.

Look 4: Party Girl

We needed to find something for Michelle to wear out to the party, but we wanted her to look different from everyone else. So we created our own trend! Striped tight mini skirt, with a se-quin tank top tucked in, gold thin belt, a bright orange jacket and yellow earrings. The impor-tant thing to note is the length of the jacket, notice how it is almost the length of the skirt. Having both pieces almost the same length is a sexy way to show some skin, yet leave a little mystery. Note: mixing a sequins top and striped skirt can be extremely tricky – pairing this look with a white or black tank top will also do the trick!


Fashion

Look 5: Singer

This look is really simple and fun! We put Michelle in a printed pants (notice the prints are tiny), sky-high ankle boots, a basic tank top and a wild western jacket with Lego heart pin. Some-times, keeping it simple with a pair of funky heels and pants is the way to go!

Look 6: Fashionista

Being a fashionista is all about taking risks. This look is very risky and you need a certain amount of confidence to be able to rock it. I paired brown leather shorts with a striped brown sleeveless shirt. I tied a knot at the bottom of the shirt so that it became a belly shirt. I then placed a beige headband on Michelle and some long dangly earrings. Other options: Instead of knotting the top at the bottom, and buttoning all the but-tons, try leaving it loose at the bottom and not using all the buttons. You also don’t need leather shorts. The look is meant to have a plain color short and a striped top. Even black shorts and a striped black and white top would work just fine!

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ALL Star Family Centre

Founded in 1996, the All Star Family Centre is a prestigious self-protection school. This family-run business has produced Pan American Champions, a Youth Olympian

and many life champions. Named because the focus is on the family, students range in age from a 3 to 82; there are life values for every age group. Affiliate programs are found in over twenty pre-schools and primary schools throughout the island of New Providence. Priding ourselves on our world class programme, the All Star Family provides intense training, therapeutic exercises and cus-tomized courses to assist you in achieving your desired ben-efits physically, mentally and socially. Weight management and self-discipline are common feats of our family members. We offer Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Ju-jitsu, Strength Training, Judo, and Kick-boxing. Classes are available six days a week. Private lessons are also available. Here, you can learn all of the techniques of the UFC fighters without getting hurt, while getting in great shape and joining the Best MMA Team in the Bahamas.When you join All Star Family Centre you become a part of a winning Bahamian Tradition. You will get into kick-butt shape, and impress friends and family with your new skills. You will also learn how to protect yourself from any MURDERER, RAPIST or VIOLENT CRIMINAL.

Learn from Sensei D’Arcy Rahming the only martial arts PROFESSOR that has won international medals in MMA, KARATE and JUDO, both as a FIGHTER and COACH. After travelling the world for 30 years and achieving BLACK-BELT teaching ranks from the world’s foremost masters of ka-rate, judo and ju-jitsu, the former Illinois heavyweight cham-pion reveals his SECRETS to THE BAHAMAS. Now a 9th DEGREE BLACKBELT and worldwide head of MIYAMA RYU Ju Jitsu, he is passing his knowledge onto a select few in a new generation. YOU will learn secrets of self-defence that have previously only been taught to Special Agents of the United States Federal Service and other Law Enforce-ment Officers Worldwide. His best-selling book “Secrets of Miyama ryu Combat” is cited in the “Use of Force Manual” for US Treasury Special Agents and he has received a letter of commendation from the Skokie, Illinois Chief of Police for training officers in defensive tactics. He has trained Officers at Her Majesty’s Prison as well as several police and Defence Force Officers.The Professor is the teacher of Bahamian Youth Olympian Cynthia Rahming and Pan-American Medalists Taryn Butler, Elaina Cuffy and Nathan Williams, as well as several regional champions. He is also the Sensei of Daniel Wagner, US Army Ft. Huachuca MMA champion. Rahming and the coaches at All Star Family have moved the Bahamas to a RESPECTED Judo nation, while developing programs that are for non-com-petitors.

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Sensei Rahming with Nu Face Models. From left to right: Tamara, Leverne, Sensei, Jenelle and Shequera


The MMA Judo program will help you walk with confidence, lose weight and get in the best shape of your life. You can meet with one our MMA Fitness Consultants who will get you started on the path to reaching your personal goals.

All Star Family Centre also has a full Gym and trainer.

Far right: Nu Face models Tamara, Shequera and Jenelle works out with Sensei Rahming.

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Is-lands; Monday, May 23rd, 2011 – The often featured noted fashion and commercial photographer, and pro-ponent for the arts in the Turks and Caicos Islands - Kazz Forbes - will be making his fashion debut in the Big Apple next month. Forbes, who hails from South Caicos

- will be showcasing his designer col-lection “Le Caicos Chic: A Romance with Decadence” at the Caribbean International Fashion Week (CIFW), which takes place on Wednesday, June 8th 2011 in New York, USA. The CIFW event is being held in con-

junction with Caribbean Tourism Or-ganization (CTO) Foundation’s 2011 Caribbean week of activities. This inaugural event marks the assembly of dozens of premier Caribbean de-signers with a multitude of extensive media, buyers, Caribbean officials and industry professionals with the sole purpose of bringing more expo-sure and sales revenue to Caribbean fashion designers and a greater ad-miration and appreciation for Carib-bean fashion and beauty.“Kazz’s participation involved beat-

ing out an impressive field of 365 ap-plicants to compete with the group of 15 elite designers from the Carib-bean that will be presenting,” says Glenda Lugay, CEO of CIFW. As the principal designer for Saint

George Fashion House (SGFH), a men’s and women’s high-end fash-ion line, Forbes endeavors to estab-lish a Turks and Caicos Islands first - a designer clothing brand for the dis-cerning fashion conscious clientele from our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ shores to the international market.Accompanying Kazz to New York is

his muse, Ms Brianna Williams. Brian-na, who currently can be seen hover-

ing over Down Town Providenciales on a Digicel TCI billboard that was photographed by Forbes, is slated to wear one of the designer’s signa-ture pieces, one that is expected to generate a lot of media and fashion attention.Kazz has completed campaigns and

projects for Digicel, TCI Top Model Contest & Fashion Extravaganza, VH1 Save The Music Foundation, Miss Earth Canada Organization, MTV UK, Bahamas Islands of the World Fash-ion Week, Mrs. Bahamas Pageant, Montreal Mode & Fashion Festival and Royele Model Management, to name a few.This experience has fueled Forbes’

ambition, fashion awareness and di-rection. Since its inception, the Saint George Fashion House label has gar-nered tremendous buzz amongst industry insiders and fashion lovers awaiting its debut. This being the principal reasons why Forbes was chosen to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands at such a prestigious event.“I’ve always had a passion for fash-

ion. I love it in all its creative forms. There is a time for everything and I have chosen the year 2011 to show-case and offer fashion of my own creativity. Being a designer from the Turks and Caicos and given an oppor-tunity to debut in the fashion capital of the world, New York City is a major career boost. Words cannot express my excitement, the anticipation and the sheer pride I feel to represent my homeland,” said Forbes, SGFH princi-pal designer.“This is indeed an incredible honour

and a privilege that I am entrusted with, one that I endeavor to make TCI, my supporters and myself proud.”

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COLLECTION IN NEW YORK CITY


Model: Flaviana MatataShot exclusively for Nu Woman Magazine on location

in Nassau.Photographed by Kazz Forbes

Model is wearing original designs by Kazz Forbes

Nu Woman recently sat down with TCI photographer turned designer Kazz Forbes to talk about his debut as a fashion designer and the launch of Saint George Fashion House (SFGH).Kazz’s designs are featured on this

summer’s cover, modeled by Miss Tanzania 2007, Flaviana Matata.

NW: When did the idea of cloth-ing design first come to you?

Kazz: As a little youngster grow-ing up on the Island of South Ca-icos, the art of fashion designing had my attention. I can recollect a situation, I was about six years of age, my mother was in the kitchen preparing dinner for the family and I decided that I would tiptoe into her bedroom to experiment with her sewing machine. I got caught, but hey, I had fun. From that day my love and appreciation for fashion started to develop.

NW: How long have you been designing?

Kazz: For countless number of years I have been sketching, how-ever I seriously began designing in 2009. Before then I would work on my sewing doing small projects. In 2009, I assisted a dear comrade, Courtney Robinson, CEO of TCI Top Model Competition and Fashion Extravaganza with some sewing for the opening of the show, and the first piece on the runway was this ridiculously beautiful leop-ard print cape that I made with his help. I watched it as the model strut down the runway; that was a big moment for me. Thanks Courtney!

NW: Tell me about Saint George Fashion House (SGFH)?

Kazz: As the principal designer for Saint George Fashion House, a men’s and women’s high-end fashion clothing la-bel, it is my endeavor to establish a first: a Turks and Caicos Islands designer clothing brand for a distinguished and fashion conscious clientele and for visitors to our ‘Beautiful by Nature’ shores on the international market.Established in 2010, Saint George Fashion House pays

tribute to my parents the late George and Sarah Forbes. My parents, I must articulate, instilled a huge sense of fash-ion in me. My father when he dressed my brothers and me tucked our undershirts and dress shirts into our briefs so that our shirts won’t come out our trousers. He also used

to lick his thumb finger and slick our eyebrows. That was classic styling techniques and I will always remember those moments.

NW: The debut of SGFH in New York City. How excited are you about this upcom-ing show?

Kazz: Saint George Fashion House will debut in New York City, June 8th 2011 at Carib-bean International Fashion Week; an event that is being held in conjunction with Ca-ribbean Tourism Organiza-tion (CTO) Foundation’s 2011 Caribbean week of activities. I am very excited. To debut as a fashion designer in a fash-ion capital like New York is a dream. I just can’t find the words to express myself right now.I have received great sup-

port. Thanks to my spon-sors: Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, Digicel TCI, Acres of Diamonds, Caribbean Prop-

erty Management, Alicia Shulman Jewels NYC, Kenneth Gallagher, Royal West Indies Resort, Royele Communi-

cations, Caribbean Energy Distributors, Nu Woman Maga-zine, Savory & Co., Benjamin Moore Paint, TCI Paint Supply, persons and other entities that have shown me their sup-port!

NW: Tell me about your Debut Collection. What in-spired this collection? How long did it take you to put it together?

Kazz: My debut collection is all black, which is inspired by my preferred style, which is edgy, sexy and bold. From the time I have known myself; I have had an affinity to-wards edgy things. Be it fashion trends, art pieces, jewelry, graphic designs, architecture or food presentation; I love the style of edgy. For me, this collection is a true represen-

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tation of that - edgy, sexy and bold. “Dare to wear it”.The garments were all finished in three incredibly exciting

and hardworking weeks. I have a very excellent team and for that I shout, ‘I love Team Saint George!’

NW: Tell me about it, the amount of pieces, type of style etc.

Kazz: The style aesthetics is extraordinarily clean, lustrous and modern-classic, yet, edgy, sexy and bold. Fifteen looks in totality, ten for women and five for men, consisting gen-erally of separates.

NW: How has your photography contributed to your design sense?

Kazz: My photography has contributed in many ways. As a fashion photographer and a fashion designer, I am able to actually have my garments captured precisely in the manner that I desire, I am able to save big on the expendi-ture of photography and being the workaholic that I am, I can photograph where and when I fancy doing so. It’s also the same with graphic design.

NW: Describe the pieces worn by Miss Tanzania?

Kazz: Photographed at Atlantis on Paradise Island, Baha-mas, the beautiful Flaviana Matata; Miss Tanzania is wear-ing a seashell tank top and a satin turquoise shorts from SGFH’s Garden Collection.

NW: What made you choose this model?

Kazz: Photographer Fadil Berisha told me that I should photograph with Flaviana and he arranged the photo shoot for the next day - less than twelve hours. I have to mention, when he introduced me to her; it was a must. I grabbed the opportunity and I am grateful for Fadil’s order and Flaviana’s participation.

NW: How was it working with Fadil?

Kazz: Fadil arranged and directed the photo shoot. Work-ing with Fadil was more than an opportunity of a lifetime. I have been admiring Fadil’s work for many years and he served as a great inspiration for me as a photographer. Subsequent to viewing photographs of Miss Universe contestants every year, I was hoping that one day I would meet this photographer guy Fadil. Right after leaving At-lantis’ Theatre, while attending Miss Bahamas 2011 Evening Gown and Talent Competition, I was standing in the lobby, and Fadil walked right up and introduced himself to me. Shortly after meeting Fidal, he introduced me to Flaviana

Matata; Miss Tanzania; Alicia; Miss Universe and Celebrity Stylist; George Wittels, Jeweler (jeweler of the Miss Uni-verse Crowns and many other beauty queens); and Wal-ter Greene, Fashion Editorial Director of Profile Magazine. Amazing people, amazing atmosphere and working envi-

ronment!

NW: How do you plan to further promote your brand?

Kazz: My brand, Saint George Fashion House will be pro-moted in a number of ways.

• Print Advertisements• TV Commercials• Participation at Fashion Weeks• Website • Online Advertising Agents and Social Networks

For more information, kindly contact Mr. Kazz Forbes on (649) 243-3000 or via email: [email protected]. Forbes work is featured on: www.KazzForbes.com and www.SaintGeorgeFashionHouse.com

On his showing at Caribbean International Fashion Week in New York June 9th, 2011

“The show was an overwhelming success. I could not have asked for anything more. As a designer from the Turks and Caicos, and having been given this amazing opportunity to debut in the fashion capital of the world: New York City – it was indeed a major career boost. Words cannot express my excitement, my incredible de-

light and the sheer pride I felt when I saw the collection coming together as a whole; and more so when worn by the models as they presented to a huge crowd that gave me a standing ovation,” said a beaming Forbes.

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Caribbean International Fashion Week in New York June 9th, 2011

Collection photographed by Adrian Richards


Kim Kikivarakis is a young Bahamian entre-preneur who has just opened her own business before the age of 30. She’s the studio owner, instructor and choreographer of Jubilee Dance Studio, an ultra modern studio in the East, of-fering dance classes for those who have never danced before all the way to the professional student!

This driven young lady has always been suc-cessful, from graduating from Queen’s College High School as Head Girl, to graduating at the Top of Her Class at the University of Miami and College of The Bahamas, becoming a Cer-tified Public Accountant (CPA) at the age of 21, a Real Estate Appraiser and Broker by the age of 25 and a business owner by the age of 29. She also has the heart of a servant as she serves as the Fine Arts Leader of Bahamas Harvest Church and as a Director of the AIDS Founda-tion of the Bahamas. Her latest dream come true is the opening of Jubilee Dance Studio. A dream she says that God had told her to do and she has done it on the verge of her thirtieth birthday, just before the deadline she believes God had given to her. Kim recently sat down to talk with Nu Woman Magazine and this is what she had to say.

Nu Woman: What inspired you to open the studio?Kim: The school was something that God told me to do about three years ago. When I was 27 and on an appraisal assignment in Long Island, God spoke to me and told me to open the studio for Him before I turned thirty. At the time, I didn’t think too much about it except to say “Yes, yes, I will do it”, however, dur-ing a church service in December 2010 the promise that I had made to Him came back to me and I thought “Whoa! I only have 3 months to do this thing!”

NW: How long have you been dancing?Kim: I have been dancing for twenty seven years.

NW: Where did you study?Kim: I trained under Lawrence Carroll in Nassau Bahamas, at Alvin Ailey in New York City and became a Minister of Dance from the Eagles International Training Institute (E.I.T.I.) in Ohio and Texas under Dr. Pamela Hardy. I am also one of only two licensed Zumba! instructors in the country.

NW: How difficult was it to begin?Kim: Once I make a decision, I run with it. It takes me a little while to make a decision, but once it’s done, I’m pretty driven; once I decide I’m going to do something, I’m going to do it.Within three weeks I had already obtained the location, made all renovations, found dance wear suppliers, and applied for all the government business requirements. In about two months all was done. It was so quick. I knew that I was under a time frame, because I knew that He (God) had told me that I had to do it before I was thirty and I was turning thirty in March, so I knew I needed to get behind the eight ball and make it happen!

NW: Why the name Jubilee?Kim: I always liked the name Jubilee. There was a church that I used to visit that was very special to me in Pensacola, Florida and their name was Jubilee. I always said that when I opened any business that I would use that name because it means “Joyful, Jubilant!” which is exactly what I’d like to portray in a business and for myself as a person.

NW: You are also a real-estate broker, how will you juggle the two?Kim: To start this business I requested six weeks off. So we will see what happens in the balance of my three weeks that’s left. Real estate is a 24-hour job and I always laugh and say I have four jobs - I’m still a Certified Public Accountant, Appraiser/Broker, I still serve as the Fine Arts Leader at my church Ba-

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Kim leads the class in a Zumba session. Check out Jubilee’s Summer and Fall schedule on page 50.

Photos by E. Meus.


hamas Harvest Church and now I’m a new business owner. Life is busy!

NW: How has the opening of the school affected you - emo-tionally, physically?Kim: Physically, it has gotten me in better shape very quickly. Many of the adult classes are dance fitness. Meaning that a lot of the adult classes are dance inspired gym-type super high energy classes; you have to be on top of your game to bring that energy, that energy has to be 100% and more to get adults interested. Our oldest student is 68 years old so I have to keep her pumped up, rocking and rolling! Emotionally it’s just very fulfilling. God told me to do it and I’m excited that it actually happened. I’m thrilled. I’m on cloud 9. This has been a great emotional boost, physical boost and life changing boost!

NW: Tell me something about Kim that many people do not know?Kim: Gosh, something about me that most people don’t know? That’s a tough one. I think I wear my heart on my sleeve. So I’m not too sure….But what I can tell you are that the most impor-tant things about me I believe most people already know. They are that I believe in taking risks. I believe in balance in your life. I believe in keeping good friends. I believe in putting God first. I believe that you can do all things through Christ... Yep, I think

I pretty much wear heart on my sleeve. But I’m also a very pri-vate person, that’s something that many people may not realize because I’m such a friendly person. All around I’m just a pretty happy person.

NW: What do you want the studio to accomplish?Kim: At the end of the day I want to pass on the passion that I have for dance and potentially save souls for Christ through our liturgical dance programs. I want our dance fitness programs to excel because people who exercise are just happier people. Danc-ing and exercising release endorphins which make people happy! I love to change lives!For example when you talk to people who have only been here for a few of classes, they will say, ‘I feel better, I look better and I’m a happier person”. It makes me feel good to know that I’m a part of that, that I’m actually changing lives.

NW: What is your life’s philosophy?Kim: Most definitely it’s faith based and it’s my “10 finger prom-ise” - Philippines 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

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SUMMER STYLEPhotos By LYNDAH WELLS

Model: JenelleHair: Scherlin Major

Model TamaraHair: La Belle Beauty Sa-

lonTel: 352-2231


Models: Shequera, Tamara and Jenelle

Tamara Wiltshire in dress by Bandolera

BandoleraPort Lucaya Freeport. Tel: 373-7691

Hair styled by Scherlin Major- Hair International Salon & Spa

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Models: Drew and Shequera

Models: Jenelle, Drew and Shequera

Jenelle Hollingsworth

KJO Crochet DesignsTelephone: 364-2473

Hair styled by Scherlin Major- Hair International Salon & Spa


KJO SUMMER STYLEPhotos By LYNDAH WELLS

Renee’sBeautySalon Ltd,

Boutique &Spa

R enee Johnson is the owner and operator of Pri-aij

Plaza and Renee’s Beau-ty Salon Ltd, Boutique and Spa that is located at building # 47, Bar 20 Corner, Nassau, Baha-mas. The salon’s ser-vices include massage, manicure and pedicure, hair services, waxing and make-up.

Renee has over twenty-five years experience in teaching, maintain-ing and styling any hair type. She was also the producer and CEO of “From Hair to Infinity” 1994-1998, which saw a rebirth in May 2011 with “From Hair to In-finity 2011 Hair and Fashion Extravaganza”. Renee says that she wants to utilize her talents as a stylist, educator and platform artist to contribute to all areas in the ‘beauty market’.

Her motto: “No cosmetologist to be left behind.”

Renee is also a distributor of Ashtae products in Nassau, and she has recruited her daughter, Pryia Russell, to help in this endeavour. They have taken the Ashtae Philosophy of Education directly to the streets of Nassau. Renee says she invested in Ashtae distributorship after meeting Mr. and Mrs. Woods at a conference in Hawaii in 2009.“After hearing the Woods speak about prosperity, I knew the Bahamas needed to experience Ashtae.”

Mission Statement:

1) Raise beauty industry standards2) Promote advance education throughout the length and breadth of the Bahamas3) Network locally and internationally in the business arena

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Renee’s Qualifications:

• Associate, Bachelor, Master and Doctorate of Arts degree in the field of Cosmetology from the National Beauty Culturist League, Washington D.C. 1987-1999

• Bachelor of Arts degree from Dudley’s University, Greens-boro Nt. Carolina – 1998• Winner of day time and third place ‘Comb Out Compe-tition National Beauty Culturist League’- second place overall winner 1998

Involvement:

o Dual member of Toastmasters Club 7108, served as Vice President Membership – 2004-2005, Vice President Education 2007-2008o A board member for Dudley’s Bahamas – 2006o Educator for Chi and Deep Brilliance – 2007o Educator for Top Care products – 2008o Bob Harrison Leadership Increase Conference – Feb 2009o Personal Mastery Workshop Dr. Brian Klemmer – May 2009o Leadership Mentorship – Dr. Myl-es Munroe - 2008/2009o Advance Mentorship – Dr. Myles Munroe - 2009o Advanced Training Course Ashtae Products Company - June 2009• Lace Front Weaving• Haircutting • Blow Drying o Distributor for Ashtae Professional product line – August 2009

To contact Renee: Tel: (242) 393-6643Email: [email protected]


Nu face models season 2

Photographer- Kovah Duncombe

1. Alshandra ‘Ali’ Rolle

(Nassau)

Age: 20

Height: 5’5”

Birth date:December 19, 1990Weight: 112 lbs

Bust: 34; Waist: 24; Hips: 33

Occupation: Sales Girl

Ali has previously been involved with Super Models of the Bahamas, and says that she would be abso-lutely thrilled to walk away with the title - Nu Face Model Search winner - 2011. She describes herself as fun, and says that she gets along with everyone.

Favourite food: I pretty much love to eat everything!

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2. Jenelle Hollingsworth

Age: 27

Height: 5’7”

Weight: 115 lbs

Birth date: December 31, 1983


Occupation: Model, Artist

Jenelle has participated in The Bahamas Top Model Search and won season 4. She says that modeling is her chosen career path and that she loves ballet and yoga and swims and cycles regu-larly. Jenelle is a vegetarian and likes fruit. She describes herself as bold, imaginative and energetic.


Photographer- Lyndah Wells

Photographer- Vaughn Scriven

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And, as your mother would say, don’t forget to eat. Korean barbecue is where it’s at, and the restaurants are everywhere. Grab a Cass beer, throw some meat over the hot coals, and enjoy.

SCORE- 80.7 No. 5 LondonLeading the way is “it”-restaurant Polpo, a Venetian-style bacaro in Soho that champions the current culinary trend of bite-

size sharing plates and shabby-chic surroundings.”

London’s one of the most exciting cities to explore, as it’s free from the repetitive grid system that makes cities such as New York -- dare we say it -- a bit of a bore. You’ll undoubtedly get lost, which makes it all the more thrilling. But with black cabs and double-deckers at every turn, as well as an underground system that will whiz you from the genteel environs of the West to the hip and gritty East in less than 30, you’ll never be left stranded.

When it comes to food, the city’s culinary scene has never been better. Michelin stars are scattered across the map, as are res-taurants headed up by big-name Brit chefs such as the recently opened Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

But real Londoners know that fine dining takes a backseat to the city’s current preference for more casual eats. Leading the way is “it”-restaurant Polpo, a Venetian-style bacaro in Soho that champions the current culinary trend of bite-size sharing plates and shabby-chic surroundings. And in a city as cosmopolitan as London, grub-loving gastronomes can choose from a truly global menu: Asian in Chinatown, Spanish in Notting Hill, Indian in Brick Lane, French in Mayfair. But you’re guaranteed to find a bit of everything anywhere, anytime.

SCORE- 84.1 No. 4 New York CityMore than 48 million people visited the Big Apple in 2010 to experience the city’s famous energy.”

The Manhattan Cocktail Classic (mid-May) brings together the country’s best bartenders for an organized week of boozing that range from serious education and rich storytelling to getting lit up on a boat cruise. Not a bad night out, all told.

On the culture front, the populist and highbrow are similarly appealing. The South Park guys have a musical (The Book of Mor-mon) up on Broadway, the Tribeca Film Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary and Fashion Week’s new Lincoln Center digs bring two of the city’s strengths -- fashion and performing arts -- together in one place.

SCORE- 84.2 No. 3 Miami

The bright side of the condo bust is that tens of thousands of now-affordable apartments have created vibrant urban pockets on the other side of the causeways.”

Neighborhoods such as Brickell, Downtown and Midtown have seen a slew of bar and restaurant openings, which come along-side a handful of more high-profile additions (Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro Moderne on Biscayne Boulevard, Stephen Starr’s Ma-koto at Bal Harbour Shops).

Nightclubs still come and go about as quickly as the average guy can down a shot, but legendary hot spots, from the Opium Group properties (Louis, Wall, Mokai) to the Florida Room at the Delano Hotel, continue to offer some of the best parties in town.

This year, DecoBike, Miami’s first bike-share program, was launched in Miami Beach. The privately owned program is more expensive than comparable bike-share initiatives in other cities, but it’s one of several changes designed to “green” the local lifestyle -- and make it impossible to forget that this is life in the Sunshine State.

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3. Drew Palacious

Age: 22

Height: 6’1”

Birth date:February 24, 1989

Weight: 205 lbs

Occupation: Tour Operator

Drew admits that modeling at this stage is only a hobby for him, but that he may de-cide to take it seriously a bit later as a possible career. Drew works out regularly and says that his favourite foods are chicken, turkey, salad and fruits. He describes himself as humble, optimistic and out-going.

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4. Tamara O. Wiltshire

Age: 22

Height: 5’6”

Weight: 120 lbs

Birth date: March 19, 1989

Occupation: Legal Assistant, Part-time Student


Tamara says that modeling is something that she enjoys do-ing and something that she may decide to take seriously. Tamara likes all types of foods and de-scribes herself as motivated, as-sertive and strong-willed.

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TRAVEL 10 Best Cities to visit in 2011 cont’d

SCORE- 84.8 No. 2 Buenos AiresThis is the Latin-American capital of all-night revelry, with live music, sizzling tango and thousands of nubile young locals

packed into the city’s mega clubs.”

During the day, Buenos Aires offers up a week’s worth of excellent museums and galleries, plus leafy parks and riverside cafes for lazy people watching in the sun. Build up an appetite watching local soccer team Boca Juniors play at their famous stadium, La Bombonera, and then sate yourself with a ridiculously cheap steak and a glass of Malbec.

Shop for traditional gaucho (Argentine cowboy) items and leather at the impressive weekend markets -- especially San Telmo on Sundays -- or give your wardrobe a Latin lift and boutique-hop in Palermo Viejo. Now is a great time to visit. Inflation may be rampant, but great deals can still be found on food, clothing and events.

There are so many other reasons to head to this southern metropolis in 2011. The subways have been expanded this year, mak-ing it even easier to get around, and the city has just added five new national holidays (taking it up to 17 days annually), so locals will be celebrating more long weekends than usual. Festivals promising to be even bigger and better include arteBA (May), Gay Pride (November) and the Buenos Aires Jazz Festival (December).

SCORE- 85.1 No. 1 Barcelona“Edgier and more bohemian than Madrid, Barcelona is Catalonia’s bastion of urban cool.”

Because of the city’s love affair with the outdoors, sport is big business -- most notably in the form of the Barcelona Football Club, housed inside the third largest stadium in the world, with a capacity of 110,000. Games are beloved by city dwellers and visitors alike, and the stadium’s due for a refurbishment, with starchitects Foster + Partners set to take on the project. And it’s not just professionals who enjoy the active lifestyle; the beach provides access to water sports and beach volleyball for all, while Piscines Picornell comprises both indoor and outdoor pools for swimming, diving and general horseplay.

But Barcelona’s not just about toning up, and the city knows how to let its hair down, with help from plenty of places to work up a sweat away from the playing field. Drinking and dancing is a way of life here, and disco divas and dance-floor dons come from the office to the bar every night of the week. Cocktails reign supreme in this city of nocturnal sin, from the rooftop environs of Eclipse Bar at the W to the boisterous dance floors at Razzmatazz. And when it comes to a city that you can explore, it doesn’t get better than Barcelona. With everything from wide, tree-lined boulevards to narrow cobblestone streets, pedestrians need only take a stroll to soak up the city’s stunning aesthetic.

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5. Philincia ‘Philly’ Cleare

Age: 28

Height: 5’7”

Birth date January 31, 1983

Weight: 130

Bus: 32; Waist: 26; Hips: 38

Occupation: Massage and Beauty Therapist

Philly has previously competed in the Bahamas Next Top Model and describes herself as funny and athletic. Philly who works out 2-3 times a week says she loves junk food and ice cream.

“Modeling has been an active passion of mine since 2003”.

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6. Leverne ‘Ladie La La’ Palacious (Nassau)

Age: 29

Height: 5’6”

Birth date: September 27, 1981

Weight: 133 lbs


Occupation: Croupier

Leverne has participated in ‘Farm Road Urban Re-newal’ project, and also has taken part in ‘Bahamas Top Model’.

She describes herself as happy, funny and caring and she loves modeling and fashion, and would welcome the opportunity to represent Nu Face Model Search. Leverne says she loves food but believes in staying fit and works out 3-4 times a week.

Photos top right and bottom left: by Kovah Duncombe



7. Shequera “Grace” King

Age: 23

Height: 5’7”

Weight: 115 lbs

Birth date: April 27, 1988

Occupation: Model with a degree in marketing.

Shequera has previously competed in the Miss Grand Bahama beauty pageant. She loves deli sandwiches, wraps, pastas, conch and tuna. She admits that she does not work out as regularly as she should and describes herself as driven, personable and optimistic.

“I am ecstatic about this opportunity. It would be my dream fulfilled, as I aspire to be a working model.”


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Newly crowned Miss Bahamas Universe- Anastagia Pierre and Miss Bahamas World- Sasha Joyce

Opening dance at Miss Bahamas Universe/ Miss Bahamas World 2011 competition

Braneka Bassett Miss Bahamas Universe 2010 with Sasha Joyce Miss Bahamas

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Group shot at Miss Bahamas Universe 2011 competition

Kazz Forbes with Flaviana Matata (Miss Tanzania ‘07)


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Opening dance at Miss Bahamas Universe/ Miss Bahamas World 2011

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