Beauty Editor, Felicia DaLipstickBandit shows us how to achieve a simple romantic look perfect for transitioning from Summer to Fall.

PHOTO COURTESY: PLUS MORE FASHION PHOTOGRAPHED: BY FINLEY FOTOS

GLAM-HUNT FOR NEW FACE

Soon to be featured in, Designers to Watch on the Manik Mag site,  model, stylist, turned designer Theary Sim is launching her NEW collection and is searching for the perfect face to represent her line debuting this fall-seeking fabulous women sizes 10-24 ages 18-35.

REQUIREMENTS

1.Must be a United States Resident. 2.Submit one Head Shot + Body Shot. 3.Submit Entry Form. 4. Must remit $25 Registration Fee via Paypal.

* Submissions will be received up to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday-September 15,2010. Must submit photos to info@youthearykhmer.com. **ALL contestants will receive 20% off any single Youtheary Khmer purchase.

Contestants must be willing to travel to Atlanta, Georgia. If selected for the finals and if chosen as face for Youtheary Khmer participant(s) must be able to attend several photo shoots in Atlanta, Georgia. United States residents are encouraged to apply only. To be considered,contestants must submit two (2) photos of themselves, one (1) headshot and one (1) full body shot along with contact information (name, city, state, telephone number) to: info@youthearykhmer.com. Once your submission has been received you will receive an entry form along with a paypal link to remit the $25 registration fee.

Finalist will be invited to participate in a test shoot where they will compete to be the first face of Youtheary Khmer in Atlanta, Georgia. The winner will be the face of the  collection’s 2011 advertising campaign while the winner and runners-up will receive a fashion spread featuring looks of the Youtheary Khmer collection,grace the runway in their premiere fashion show, and will be featured in Manik Magazine.

Good Luck!

NEW LINE

So it’s been reported that Marc Jacobs will be launching a plus size line!!!

By: Selina Weekes

If I didn’t know any better I would have thought America’s funky sweetheart,Tenille of NakiMuli served as Monif C.’s creative director for the Pre-Fall 2010 collection. Do you spot any similarities? I ♥ them both.

This was NakiMuli’s Fall/Winter 2009/10 collection.

This is Monif C.’s Pre-Fall 2010 collection.

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Fashion Night Out at Re/Dress NYC

Party & Protest Fabulously

September 10, 2010 6-11PM

Re/Dress NYC, a premiere plus size vintage & resale clothing boutique, is excited to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out.  For years Re/Dress NYC  has passionately served the plus size community and is eager to participate in the global Fashion’s Night Out initiative. The  Re/Dress event will be more than just a party, it will be a true call to action.

Very few retailers & designers cater to plus size consumers.  Re/Dress NYC believes this is the biggest fashion Don’t of the industry. “We want to tell the designers if they want to save retail, they can do it by serving a neglected customer, the Plus Size Woman,” said Re/Dress NYC owner Deb Malkin.  Throughout the night guests will have the opportunity to join Re/Dress NYC’s Dress My Size campaign.  “We’re going to help curvy women speak collectively as a force and ask their favorite designers to make clothing in their size,” said Malkin.

The evening will also include a collection presentation from Canadian designer Lotis Clothing, the official celebration brand for the event. “We consider it an honor to be the featured designer at this year’s Re/Dress Fashion’s Night Out event,” said Lotis Director of Marketing Tina Graham. Katie Burke, designer of the emerging plus size brand, will also be on hand for a meet-and-greet with party guests. “We are so happy to be apart of a celebration of the Plus Woman and to be considered one of the designers making a difference in the industry,” Graham went on to say.

**MANIK will be teaming up with Re/Dress for this event spreading awareness on the call to action. Unable to attend? Don’t fret! You can still support- we need as many voices on our video blog and in our letter writing campaign as possible. If you had your pick, which clothing designer would you have create a line for your bodacious curves and why? You can help bring our call to action by asking your favorite designers to make clothing in your size by uploading a video of yourself,giving your name, telling us who you’re favorite designer is and why you believe they ought to create a line for your bodacious curves. Simple enough! You may upload your videos to the Re/Dress Facebook page or via twitter by way of twitvid be sure to @mention redressnyc.

Re/Dress NYC’s Fashion’s Night Out event will take place September 10, 2010 from 6-11PM at the Re/Dress store located: 109 Boerum Place in Brooklyn, NY. The event is open to the public, however space is limited and RSVPs are encouraged.  Guests can RSVP here: http://redressfno2010.eventbrite.com.

Is iT You

GOOD NEWS!!! Jaspher Knowles of Drapery is on a glamourous mission, in search of 2 faces to represent his collection for 2011. Whether you’re an established or an aspiring model this is an AMAZING opportunity to represent the newest and freshest designer emerging for bodacious beauties.

Jaspher Knowles and Model

Presenting, Dent the Runway, a fabulous fashion event, to be held in Nassau,Bahamas ( home to Jaspher Knowles and Drapery), November 26, 2010,  Knowles is kicking off a  national tour, scouring Virginia, Trinidad, New York,  Atlanta, and Los Angeles for beautiful faces to represent Drapery. Interested candidates should contact msplusworld.knowles@gmail.com. Once selections are made, prospective winners will strut their stuff in a local Drapery runway show/challenge. Selected winners of the runway show/challenge are to receive an ALL EXPENSE paid trip (travel, hotel accommodations, ground transportation and meals) to Nassau, Bahamas to launch Jaspher Knowles’ NEWest collection- walking in the BiG event- DENT THE RUNWAY. Additionally, winners will be featured in Knowles’ 2011 advertising campaigns.

From left to right. Models : Cat Peoples, Chasity Saunders, and Natalie Monet.

Congrats to Plus Model Natalie Monet, who has already achieved ultimate GLAM status as the first face of Drapery and now the search is on for 2 MORE beauties! As Richmond, Virginia will be the first stop, Drapery will be teaming up with Bella Styles on September 12 (Richmond,VA)- location to be announced. Judged by a committee of beauty pageant queens and fashion as well as beauty experts, this event will be quite the challenge.

To be considered as a prospective face of Drapery, please visit : www.vintagehousebahamas.com or contact msplusworld.knowles@gmail.com for details.

We can’t wait until Drapery hits New York City, and of course MANIK will serve as host! Stay tuned for more deets on the Dent the Runway worldwide tour!

By: Selina Weekes

Congrats to actress/model Cat Peoples for landing a role in the latest Off Broadway production, All-American Girls, a play that examines racism, deceit and betrayal after the coach of an all-negro female baseball team goes missing in 1945, Chicago. The cast of All-American Girls will feature “One Life to Live” star Daphnee Duplaix, models Mari White and Setor Attipoe, Yasha Jackson, Ashley Jeffrey, Arlene McGruder, Chantal Nchako, Antoinette Robertson and yours truly Cat Peoples.

Cat plays the role of  Eddie Coleman a catcher who relocated from Florida to Chicago to play on the team. According to Cat, “It’s a very good play and I’d recommend EVERYONE to go see it”.For tickets visit telecharge.com.

Read on as Cat shares her Life Lessons and Obsessions and check her out on Manik’s Model Citizens.

Tionna Smalls and TLC's Chilli

Join Denise A. Best, CEO and Founder of Blissful Elegance Events on Love Sex and Relationships, with Author,Tionna Smalls- you know her best from VH1′s What Chilli Wants next Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 7 PM at Avents Loft in NYC.

Cost : Tickets are $30.00 for singles and $50.00 for couples. Advanced tickets to this one of a kind event can be purchased by logging on to: http://ltaspart2.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfb.

Courtesy PushyDreamers.com

Cheers to Beauty and Features Editor Felicia York for being featured on Pushy Dreamers.  To check out the interview click HERE.

From left to right| Makeup Artist:Meagan Shea, Me and Gwen DeVoe,

CITY PROPS

By: Selina Weekes

During the midst of our preparation and event planning for Full Figured Fashion Week™ -a few months ago, FFFWeek™ Producer and founder of DeVoe Signature Events, Gwendolyn DeVoe e-mailed me, asking if I could style a photo shoot for her NEW website. Of course I was obliged! I told her I’d only do it under one condition-she grants Manik a feature interview ( I don’t ask for much ). To my expectation she agreed. Immediately, after reading Gwen’s e-mail the ONLY designer that came to mind was Jasmine Elder of Jibri. I mean it was like playing connect the dots…in my mind it didn’t make any sense to feature any other designer. Not because, Gwen wouldn’t look good rocking anyone else’s frocks. But because Jasmine’s Spring/Summer 2010 collection complemented both Gwen’s stronger and softer sides and I wanted to capture both.

Fast Forward…

The shoot took place in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn. A very artsy fartsy area rich in culture and talent – usually roamed by fashion addicts, the hottest contemporary artist, and home to beautiful art galleries,lofts, talented musicians, and photographers galore.Of course I had to coordinate the shoot on one of summer’s hottest days. I mean the temperature outside was truly on HELL!!!

Makeup Artist: Meagan Shea blotting Gwen's glamorous sweat.

The moment I arrived on location there was an issue with me getting into the building where make up and look changes were to take place – my key fob (keyless entry remote) wouldn’t work. What was I to do? There was no turning back, makeup was to take place at noon, and the time was 11:18A.M. There wasn’t a doorbell or anyone for me to call…so I ended up searching for a location for makeup and look changes. After scoping out the scene…I decided to inquire with Phoenix House a non-profit organization known for Beyonce’s philanthropic efforts of opening a cosmetology center providing a seven-month cosmetology training program to Phoenix House residents preparing to be contributing members of society. I must admit-walking into Phoenix House was a bit weird…I mean it looks really nice…but its similar to that of a half way house, and so you have a lot of rehabilitated personalities walking around. Once I got pass the “I want to eat you for breakfast, lunch, and dinner looks” I was cool. A big thank you goes out to Phoenix House for allowing us to use their facility.

Me + Photographer:Leon Baisden

We shot two looks at three locations with Makeup Artist- Meagan Shea, Photographer-Leon Baisden, Photog Assistant, NJay Braxton and my Intern, Josh Slater. We used the Brooklyn Bridge and the NYC skyline as our props because 1. Gwen runs New York City, producing events that empower,engage and entertain and 2. NYC stands behind Gwen in her efforts to promote size acceptance and equal runway opportunity. The shoot went very well. Check the behind the scenes footage!

BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE!!!

Gwen loved the first look(featured image), a magenta pink one shouldered fitted power dress with asymmetrical petal and a geometric shoulder cutout. This frock screamed-SEXY MOGUL COMING THROUGH. The second,a purple  peplum dress, which she wasn’t as manic over…not because it was unpro-fashionable ( Yes! I made that word up.), but because it was very soft and feminine & playful, and Gwen has a controlled image, that almost always communicates tenacity, assertiveness, and DIVA.

Well…I switched the game up…I made her fun and flirty and I loved iT!

A heart of thanks goes out to Phoenix House, Meagan Shea, Leon Baisden, NJay Braxton, and Josh Slater for an excellent shoot on a day what felt like hell on earth!

Stay tuned for our feature interview with Gwen DeVoe on FFFWeek™ Los Angeles and more – NEXT WEEK, on the Manik Mag site!