Effort, will power, principles, elegance and values are all fundamental for me; I firmly believe that being an example to others through my actions is the best way to be honest with myself, with the public, and with music. This makes me present myself exactly as I am, on stage as well as in my life in general; in the end, everyone appreciates you being real.Continue reading
BY AMANDA FRANNIE
Notoriously difficult to define, even by those who wear is, street fashion since the 80’s has been an emerging and upcoming trend amongst youth culture, influencers, creatives, and artists. This grassroots fashion movement is inspired from what is happening on the streets and constantly evolving.Continue reading
PHOTOS BY: TELLIER STUDIOS
Incredible.
It’s the only way to describe Jennifer Harris.
Jennifer was born and raised in Geneva, NY and says she is “thrilled that my adult life has been here, too.”Continue reading
PHOTOS BY MARISA NICODEMUS
My Journey…Boy has it been a hell of a ride.Continue reading
PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER CARDWELL
354lbs.
The weight of a linebacker, a grizzly bear, small cow, and well ME. At least it WAS me . The Alicia that I was 5 years ago is nowhere near the Alicia that sits behind this computer today, writing an article for a Woman’s Magazine being praised for an extraordinary weight loss journey.Continue reading
PHOTOS BY RICH PAPROCKI
JOEVAL’S IS A FULL SERVICE BOUTIQUE SERVING ALL OF YOUR FORMAL WEAR NEEDS. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF FORMAL SHOES, JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.Continue reading
PHOTOS BY ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHY
At an early age, it is instilled we grow up, get married and live happily ever after. This is one of the most important days of our lives. Americans by far spend a massive amount of money when planning weddings.Continue reading
Why foodie to fighter?
This column is admittedly difficult for me to write. For the past two years, you’ve known me as the Platter Chatter writer, delivering occasional cover features and explorations of topics beyond the realm of food.Continue reading
BY MELISSA MATTHEWS
“Why me?” These were the words that echoed through my head while regaining consciousness at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, slowly realizing the nightmare that nearly killed me the previous afternoon was now my reality.Continue reading
PHOTOS BY ROCK BEACH PHOTOGRAPHY
From the time D. Marie’s daughter J. Marie was three “From the Kinks in Her Curls to the Beat in Her Step” was a conversation the mother and daughter had repetitively. It stemmed from J. Marie questioning her own dark complexion comparing it to other people she admired. D. Marie immediately began to teach her daughter to love herself and accept her appearance as God created her.Continue reading
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