may_june family issue

TASTEMAKERAtlanta

MayJune 2012

SOJOURNERMARABLE

GRIMMETTA mom bloggers

fight for lactation rooms

Meet the brains behind

the hottest product for

natural girls--curlBox

pg 17

+

15Pages of Fashion Ideas for You amp Your Pooch

Turning Passion

Profit VH1rsquos Corri McFadden

shares her secrets to success

Into

2 Tastemakermagcom| MayJune 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS

In Every Issue

Features

19 Tastemaker Spotlight DeShawn Snow

Events Around Atlanta

10 FAB Finds

Gentlemanrsquos Corner

Editorrsquos Note

Contributors

Food for Thought

COVER STORY Mom blogger Sojourner Marable Grimmett talks about her effort to establish lactation rooms in public places

VH-1rsquos Corri McFadden

3

11

12 9 8

36

56

46

Making the Cover

Make Up Artist Kristina RossMake It Up Artisty

Wardrobe StylistKeren CharlesFashion Style Studio

Photography Chanda Scottcmsphotography

Little Black PageBy Gary Johnson

May

22nd-Jersey Boys at Fox Theatre Atlanta at 8 pm

26th- The Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park

27th- Peter Pan at the Center for Puppetry Arts at 1 pm amp 3 pm

10th-Sweet Auburn Springfest on The Historic Auburn Ave

11th-Sight + Sound Gallery Grand Opening

14th-Atlanta Braves vs Reds at Turner Field at 710 pm

16th- Titanic The Artifact Exhibition at Premier Exhibition Center at Atlantic Station 5 pm

18th- Diggy Simmons at Macon Centreplex Coliseum at 7 pm

19th-Funk Fest 2012 at Wolf Creek Amphitheater at 5 pm

20th- Drake at Aaronrsquos Amphitheater at Lakewood 7 pm


FAMILY ISSUE

Arts amp Culture

Lifestyle

Up Next Mishon

BeautyAt Home Beauty Remedies

Top Health Scares for Men

Get the Beauti-Scoop Myleik Teele

Get In the Zone with AJ

Cultivating Wines

2012 Food + Win Festival

Summer Ultimate Vacations

Car Review 2012 Buick Verano

Posh Tots Events Gives Tips on partying on a budget

MAYJUNE

VOLUME II ISSUE III

Tropical Excursions Swimwear + Accessories

Puppy love with Atlanta Humane

Fashion

Foot Loose and Fancy Feet

Designing a celebrity nursery on a budget with Shalena Smith

Stella amp Dot Must Haves

Press Pass

42

5254566064

66

67

70

1516

17

21

39

3241


June30th- Jill Scottrsquos Summer Block Party at Chastain Park Amphitheater ASO at 7 pm

4th- Bohemian Circus at Apache Cafe at 7 pm

7th-Foster The People at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at 8 pm

9th- Anthony Hamilton at Albany Civic Center 8 pm

10th- Childish Gambino at The Tabernacle at 8 pm

12th- Sesame Street Live Elmorsquos Super heroes at Columbus Civic Center at 7 pm

13th- Gavin Degraw amp Colbie Caillat with Andy Grammar at Chastain Park Amphitheater ASO at 8 pm

16th- Kathy Griffin at Fox Theatre Atlanta 7 pm

20th- LMFAO at Phillips Arena 7 pm

29th- Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour by Cirque Du Soleil

Jill Scott


Carmen Blakely

Andrea Janise

Ruksana Hussain

CONTRIBUTORSDeena Poythress

Briana Augustus

Terrell Johnson

Mary Walker Chanda Scott


Kirstin FullerCONTRIBUTORS contrsquod

Aisha Stith

Erika Ward


Atlanta TASTEMAKER Editorial Director Tiffini Gatlin

FashionEditor Deena Poythress

Contributor Terrell Johnson

BeautyContributor Carmen Blakely

LifestyleEditor Andrea Janise

Contributor Erika Ward

Arts amp CultureContributor Terrell Johnson

Copy EditorAriann ThigpenAquila Butler

PhotographyChanda M Scott

FeaturesContributor Briana Augustus

In Every IssueContributor Mary Walker

Contributor Aisha Stith

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Next month marks our 1 year anniversary Yip-pie My how time flies If you are new to reading Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine I would like to say Welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to subscribe and reach this labor of love You are now apart of our family

If you are an avid reader of ATM thank you for coming back So since we are family can I tell you that this issue was the most difficult issue irsquove put together thus far Why you ask Well we would need to go have dinner over lobster tails before you would completely understand however Irsquom excit-ed that this month in nearly passing by and a new day awaits us

What I will say is that Irsquove met some really amazing people along my journey who I now consider

family For Motherrsquos Day we had readers to send in a picture of their mom describing her in 3 words and I must say that by you sharing I felt overjoyed and connected to you and your family

Irsquom often reminded why this publication is so im-portant to me through the stories I write about the events we cover and the extended family I continue to pick up along the way

So thank you for helping us to grow and for sharing your remarkable stories talents and point-of views I hope you enjoy this issuesee you in July

Tiffini Gatlin

We are Family

Editorial Director


10FAB

FINDS

Eco-Friendly these Okabashi Massaging Sole Flip Flops will feel like yoursquore floating on air $1499

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Everyone will know when you leave the room when you spray the Scent of Departure (Unisex Fragrance) starting at $4500

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Joy ride in the park in style on this bianchi by gucci carbon urban bike $14000

Be the talk of the town when you cover your iphone with this Bamboo Plaid iphone $8599

This amp ThatFab Cute and a little yummymdashcool things that will never go out of style-by Mary Walker

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Be nice to your nails with Priti NYC Soy Nail Polish Remover $1125

In the Market for a new phone The Nokia Lumia may be it Price var-ies with wireless provider

Come home to apple tv where you can enjoy all your entertainment in one place $99

Never mix your PBampJ together again with the use of the neato Dou-ble sided spreader $8

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Create the illusion that your walking on air in these Unbout Illusion Christian Loubou-tin Fluorescent patent leather pumps $795

Men Mediate Razor burn and combat ingrown hairs with these aftershave pads from Arcona $28


Wersquore back In keeping with the theme of this issue we wanted to take a look in to the male mind and find out do love and commitment go hand in hand Here four guys give us their take on what percent-age LOVE encompasses in the modern day marriage Does love truly conquer all Read below to find out what these gentlemen think And donrsquot forget you too can be featured here in our next issue Just email us at submissionstastemakermagcom and let your voice be heard-by Mary Walker

Name Kodak Boi

Age 27

Occupation BloggerPho-tographer

Relationship Status Single and ready to mingle

Love is I truly believe that itrsquos 100 love and devotion When you settle down you have to be will-ing to give 100 of your love to your mate

Name Odie Donald

Age 32

Occupation PrincipalOwner- The Donald GroupRelationship Status Single

Love is 35 of marriage The rest in comprised of commitment to the vision if the partnership of the two individuals ups and downs finances moral be-liefs and mutual respect

Name Tony Rhone III

Age 31

Occupation Assistant Television Production

Relationship Status In a Relationship

Love Is 40 of marriage The other 60 is split be-tween business and friend-ship I feel that it will take a well balanced mixture to sustain a marriage

Name Jackson ldquoTreyrdquo Smith

Age 42

Occupation Home schooling Father

Relationship Status Married 19 years in June Love is 100 of marriage along with 00 communication 100 team-work and 00 friendship You have to give everything you have to each other in ev-ery department and if you are not not--check yourself

GentlemanrsquosCorner

Survey Says

75of men say yes To be committed you need to be in love Do you agree


TastemakerBeauty

How to Get Your Makeup Right This Summer

ldquoToo me beauty is about being comfortable in your own skin Itrsquos about knowing and accepting who you arerdquo-Ellen DeGeneres

DIY Remedies + Success of a Product Junkie + Health Scares Men Should Know About gt

Photograph by Chanda Scott

BEAUT Y | DIY Remedies

Women pump billions of dollars into the cosmetic industry annually In fact dur-ing the great depression women still ensured they had still had lipstick Our love for instant gratification shiny sparkly things and fancy bottles outweigh our good sense and we splurge on perfumes mascara and a host of other lsquonon essentialsrsquoWhile Irsquod never forego great skin and hair care here are a few ways to cut corners with homemade potions-by Carmen Blakely

Grab yogurt and some honey and get

to work Yogurt contains high amounts of lactic acid great for

refining pores exfoliating the skin and stimulating collagen production Honey

a natural humectant softens and moistures the skin The two mixed

together makes for a great mini facial

Give Your Face Some TLC

Butter Up Your Skin

Craving buttery soft skin Try a mixture of

brown sugar and milk to slough off dead skin and exfoliate your body

Are your tresses in need of CPR Warm up some olive oil and apply to your strands Let it sit for 30 minutes and shampoo The olive oil imparts

softness and incredible shine

Are your sleep habits leaving some-thing to be desired Get to your cut-lery drawer for instant gratification Take two spoons and leave them in a freezer for an hour or so On clean dry skin press the spoons against your puffy tired under eye area- bags be gone

Instant Gratification

Veggie Screen

Hitting the beach soon up your tomato intake While this will not completely replace your need for sunscreen tomatoes include lycopene Lycopene not only aids in the treatment of acne (detoxifies skin cells) they are high in antioxidants Lycopene neutralizes molecules found in the skin after being exposed to the sunrsquos UV rays thereby reducing your chances of being sunburned


Health Scares For MenThe Top 10 Health Killers in the US that you need to know about

Most men despise going to the doctor They are always complaining about the long wait and they always say that noth-ing is wrong with them What you donrsquot know can actually kill you It is important for men to have regularly scheduled yearly or semi annual doctor visits just to be sure that everything is ok A light headache or small chest pain could ac-tually be much worse especially if it oc-curs pretty often According to a survey on Facebook 72 of men stated that they donrsquot like going to the doctor be-cause they donrsquot want to know their diag-nosis It is pertinent that men know what is going on so that you can take back your life and begin a healthy journeymdashby Brianna Augustus

5 Tips to stay healthy today tomorrow and in the future1 Stop smoking Smoking is the lead contributor to lung cancer and emphysema

2 Balance Maintain a healthy weight

3 Letrsquos Move Engage in some type of physical activity every day and eat a heart healthy diet 4 See the expert Get routine medical care and physical examinations and get recommended screening for prostate colon cancer

5 Touch Yourself Perform routine home testicle exams--you could save your own life

Heart disease 1 killer of men Lung cancerProstate cancerColon cancerStrokeDiabetesKidney diseaseHIVAidsPneumoniaSuicide

Didnrsquot You Get The Memo

BEAUT Y | Menrsquos Health

BEAUT Y | Product Junkie

The Beauti-Scoop on Myleik Teele

is a veteran publicist in Atlanta representing some of the most recognized brands in Fashion Beauty and Entertainment Teele is no stranger to the beauty industry Prior to becoming one of the most sought after Publicist in the industry Teele recalls feeding her love for beauty by being a freelance make-up artist supporting he way through college ldquoIrsquove always had disgusting expensive taste so I knew I needed to make money I worked at Glamor Shots Clinique MAC produced ads for Gap and Real Simple Magazine and even worked Part-time at a beauty salon washing hair and doing blow-outs A self-proclaimed product junkie Teele says when she saw all the beauty boxes popping up although a great idea she figured she had an even greater idea ldquoIrsquove never tried any of the other beauty boxes that are on the market Irsquove tried enough stuff and I wasnrsquot completely impressed I wanted to come up with a product where everything inside was for brown beauties like me Thatrsquos how I cam e up with curlBoxrdquoTeele represents a great example of how you can live exponentially and not be tricked into thinking that you can only do one ldquothingrdquo Teele says shersquos actually shocked no one came up with the idea prior to her ldquoThrough my PR firm I consult with small businesses about company names colors and branding last summer I thought about curlBox and bought the name for $10 before I knew

Itrsquos the newest beauty phenomenon that hit the market in February 2011 and is specifically geared towards a special niche of girls with curly hair We dubbed curlBox the Netflix of beauty because of itrsquos $20 VIP subscription based system that sends customers on a monthly bases trial size and sometimes even full size products for them to try When you hear of a brand like curlBox you immediately think ldquowhy didnrsquot I think of thisrdquo a nd then your next thought is who is the brains behind this brilliant idea Myleik Teele

curlBox has become a hot commodity selling out of subscriptions in minutes In three months Teele says the brand has grown about 500 ldquoWersquove grown faster than I could have ever expected and have ex-ceeded our projections I dialed in all my connec-tions to help launch the brandrdquo Women can be seen via twitter and facebook stalking the brands social media sites for exclusive deals and VIP membership availability curlBox sub-scribers are proving to be loyal patrons of brand that promises exclusivity Although the anticipation of new products is a treat in itself we get the feeling Teele is cooking up something special for beauty afi-cionadorsquos out there ldquoWomen of color spend more money on beauty products than anybody While hair is what brings us together it gives me the plat-form to say you deserve morerdquo

Teelersquos platform has the potential to change the beauty industry for not only curly girls but curly guys too Who knew guys would have so much fun with products just as women do Shersquos convinced that her product will revolutionize the way we cur-rently view beauty Teele tells us she is obsessed with body care ldquoYour skin is the largest organ on your body so donrsquot be surprised if we dabble with skin care body care makeup and skin care for our babies Irsquom not sure how fast or when but donrsquot be surprised if you see this in the near futurerdquo

What are subscribers saying about curlBox

LenaloveXO says ldquoI love the exclusiveness of the service the care that goes into each box and the anticipation that comes along with not knowing what will be in the box each monthrdquo

Urbanbella98 says ldquoItrsquos an unbelievable value for trying various natural hair products whether you wear your hair straight or curly My daughters and I share the Box each monthIrsquove been a subscribe since the beginningrdquo

subscribe at wwwcurlboxcom

Snow has another series of books ldquoVanderbilt Highrdquo in the works It was originally meant to be a television dramedy but will be re-leased as a publication first ldquoVander-bilt Highrdquo is based upon three teen-aged girls from the other side of the tracks and the things they go through ldquoI have a passion helping young girlsrdquo Snow told Tastemaker Magazine ldquoMy ultimate goal is to have a book series a merchandis-ing line and an animated seriesrdquo The ldquoReal Housewives of Atlanta Alumrdquo has come a long way since her television debut She was initially disappointed from not being asked to return for an-other season however this let down was short lived Snow has used her in-nate creativity and entrepreneurial sav-vy to spark up several business ventures since then She is currently the CEO of DeShawn Snow Enterprises Inc which is her brand and handles anything that she is involved in and DeShawn amp the

Boys Productions a company that over-sees all of her innovative endeavors This living breathing superwomanrsquos experiences are the inspiration for her next book this one is for grown-ups ldquoDrawing Strength How God Uses Your Challenges to Fulfill His Plan for Yourdquo According to Snow she plans to share testimony ldquofrom [her] own difficult journey to equip readers with practical and biblically based lessons on handling adversity in their livesrdquo The book will hit stands early next year DeShawn also plans on creating a reality television series with the purpose of empowering divorced women Shersquos not interested in recreating the drama that RHOA is famous for Although dra-ma and conflict tend to be a cash cow in the reality television genre Snow wishes to maintain the integrity of any show that she produces The odds may be against her but she believes that ldquoYou canrsquot give up hope because there is a market for itrdquo She told Tastemaker Magazine that being a part of the RHOA cast was an amazing experience but she doesnrsquot feel that shersquos defined by it and does not re-gret leaving the show Snow admits that the last two years have been very diffi-cult but shersquos pulled through and wants to help others do the same She is a firm believer in finding a blessing in every situ-ation ldquoWe go through things for a rea-son and then sometimes itrsquos not really just for us but itrsquo to help somebody else outrdquo The talented author offers some words of wisdom for all of you Tastemakers out there who are currently going through a negative or traumatic experience stay true to yourself donrsquot lose yourself in the moment realize that everything happens on Godrsquos time and just try to be more un-derstanding toward the people around you Take her word for it ldquoItrsquos not good to judge You have to understand that hurt people hurt people When someone is acting a certain way theyrsquore more than likely hurt themselvesrdquo

To find out more about the DeShawn Snow Foundation and ldquoThe Lil Shawnee Chap-ter Book Seriesrdquo visit wwwdeshawnsnow-foundationorg You can order the books at wwwlilshawneecom the series is a must-read for all tweens mdashGary Johnson

hilanthropist and business-woman DeShawn Snow has been re-ally busy since her starring role on the first season of Bravorsquos hit reality show ldquoReal Housewives of Atlantardquo Between her ldquoLil Shawnee Chapter Book Seriesrdquo her non-profit organization the De-Shawn Snow Foundation and her min-istries the mother of three boys can be described as a literal superwoman The ldquoLil Shawnee Chapter Book Seriesrdquo focuses the adventures of Lil Shawnie an African-American girl with multiracial friends The books have a strong biblical influence and positive parental figures which are important for the emotional and mental growth of young girls The character of Lil Shaw-nee is loosely based on Snowrsquos life and many of Lil Shawneersquos adventures are derived from Snowrsquos past experiencesThe purpose of the book series is to help girls age seven to twelve build self-esteem and to empow-er them to make positive choices

P

Spotlight | DeShawn Snow

From Real Housewife to AuthorDeShawn Snow triumphs over drama to pen her first

chapter book series for teens

TastemakerFashion

What Wersquore Coveting

This Summer15 pages of

fashion ideas

Tropical Swimwear + Couture Haute Dogs + Pedi Worthy Sandals + V H-1rsquos Corri McFadden gt


tropicalexcursionsSwim In Style

Photographed ByDiamonde Williamson

Styled By Deena PoythressMake-up Artist Wendy ChaneyModelsJerrina KingAshley Lester

Take a walk on the tropical side as we show you our favorite tropical swim wear and accessoriesLeather necklace one piece- Lenny Swimwear Cayetano Legacy necklace Fraas Scarf Bloomingdales Lenox


Sunglasses are a Beach necessity Get them in different colors shapes and prints to show off your personal style Shown Moscot Frames

The Right Frame of Mind

Girl Cut It Out

Stand out in this slate one piece Karla Colletto Swimwear Jazz it up with a multi-colored scarf to give your tropical wear more pizzazz Swimwear-Karla Colletto Echo

Scarf- Bloomingdales Lenox



Tropical KissThis 2-piece Manhatten fringe

Beachwear is just what the sum-mer ordered Pair it with a mul-ticolored turban and yoursquore turn

heads 2 piece swimwear-Manhatten

Beachwear Scarf-Aqua Scarf at Bloomingdales

Go Bold or Go Home

Therersquos no time to be shy Make a statement

in your swimwear with big hats and bold

accessoriesSwimwear- Lenny black

bamboo belt maillot Necklace-Cayetano Legacy

Hat- Eric Javits Bloomingdales Lenox


Green with Envy

Yoursquoll stand out like a green thumb in

this granny apple 2 piece from Lenny

Swimwear with a hint of gold for luxury

Swimwear- Lenny Swimwear Leaf Bandeau Top Band

American bottom




Psych Your Mind

Canrsquot decide on which color looks best on you Who says you

have to choose Go multi

Swimwear-Manhatten Beachwear


LovePuppy

You may be looking for love in all the wrong places The Atlanta Humane Society has puppyrsquos looking for loving homes We decided to pamper the puppyrsquos in puppy couture to show you how adorably cute they can be on their best day Whoever said fashion has gone to the dogs was absolutely right But who said this had to be a bad thing These haute dogs show us how to do doggie fashion fabulously Thank you to the Atlanta Humane Society and their volunteers for allowing us to make their day

Consider visiting the Atlanta Humane Society and adopting a pet today

Visit wwwatlantahumaneorg

Photography by Diamonde Williamson



These pups arenrsquot shy about showing off the latest fashions From polka dot tutus to preppy school boy tees you can dress for your new pet for any occasion Thanks to Posh Puppy for keeping our pups Haute to Trot for their first photoshoot

Whatrsquos a photoshoot without accessories that pop Whether you are looking for Pearl necklaces cross and bone collars or super cute hair bows Spoiled Rotten Boutique has what you need to make any pooch look their best

Visit Posh Puppy and Spoiled Rotten Boutique


Isnrsquot she the cutest puppy sporting her yellow tutu She can be yours Contact the Atlanta Humane Society today


She has the

EverOne-of-a-kind vintage finds Killer shoes High End closet raids This is the job Corri McFadden 30 founder of E-Drop off and Star of Vh-1rsquos House of Consignment geniusely created Herersquos the scoop

by Deena Poythress

coolest job

orri McFadden has made her way onto our top 50 most influ-ential Tastemaekers in 2012 You never think about skipping your college graduationmdashafter all thatrsquos the day you dream of after 4 years of testing and long nights of studying while eating cold pizza but Corri did just that to attend Ebay LIVE where she found the tools to start her luxury consignment service e-Dropoff in 2004

Now with a hit reality show on VH-1 House of Consignment McFad-den is showing fashionistarsquos on a style budget how to consign high-end items McFaddenrsquos show focuses on the every day activities of running eDrop-Off and showcases her glamorous life as a young entrepreneur while giving viewers a behind the scenes look at the hard work it takes to run a successful business in the fashion world

Although glamorous McFadden shares with us in an interview that the rode to success wasnrsquot easy She may have the coolest job ever but shersquos not slowing down a bit McFaddenrsquos most recent endeavor is the develop-ment of her own jewelry lines Corri McFadden a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces made exclusively from vintage materials and CMC by Corri McFadden which features stackable bracelets and necklaces for everyday wear to fit into every girls wardrobe

Check out her interview with Tastemaker Magazine gtgt

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Tastemaker What peeked your interest in consignmentCorri I started the company (E-Drop Off) in 2004 I was graduating from design school and had to decide whether to go into design or take a more strategic approach to the degree and follow a career in sourcing and pat-tern drafting Well I wasnrsquot really passionate about either of those so I decided to take my own road and start my own company I saw a void in the consignment market and eBay was currently budding and an amazing market so I redefined the consignment model by bringing it online

Tastemaker What struggles did you face in pursuing such an unordi-nary careerCorri (laughs) Everyday is different As you grow the business and grow as a person the severity of struggles change I face things now that if I had faced 8 years ago would have been detrimental You have to make sure that as the business grows you also grow You learn how to put out fires and not let them turn into explosions Whether itrsquos starting with $37 or getting a FDA loan and maxing out a line of credit Irsquove been through it all

Tastemaker What would you say your motto is in being a consignerCorri Be smart with your closet Your closet should be a well curated col-lection of you TODAY

Tastemaker What is your must have piece that you keep on you at all times while on the jobCorri My iphone and my lipstick I believe in keeping my lips bright and colored With a lip you always look finished I could have gone to hell and back that day but as long as I have my lip on you would never know I got ready 12 hours ago

Tastemaker What was the best piece that you have ever consignedCorri We get it all We have gotten a special Hermes oversize travel bag piece to a Cartier art deco diamond necklace that sold for over $50000 Just yesterday a client brought in 11 pieces of oversize Louis Vuitton lug-gage Every piece is a special piece

Tastemaker How were you approached to do the show with VH-1Corri We were actually approached by a production company out of LA that saw an editorial feature on me They were intrigued by the business and thought it would be a good fit for reality tv They pitched it to the net-works and VH1 bought it and put it in full production

Tastemaker How have things changed since the showCorri My purpose for doing the show was to bring the consignment busi-ness to a national forefront Our service is useful for everyone and now everyone is catching on Since the show our web traffic has gone up over 1500 and we have had over 150 nationwide pickup request

For more info about E-Drop Off visit shopedropoffcom

Be Smart with your closet Your closet should be a well curated collection of you TODAY

ldquordquo


Foot Loose amp Fancy Feet

10 Sandalsto show off your pedi

Therersquos no doubt summer time is here--at least in Atlanta and we know yoursquore craving our insider picks of the hot-test strappy sandals of the season that will show off your tropical colored pedi With festivals being the thing to do during the summer we decided to give your feet a rest and show you the perfect walking sandal that doesnrsquot compro-mise your style--that would be a tragedy

Get your party on in these blue suede shoes with gold buckle detail-ing--momma said once you buy a pair of blue suede shoes your closet is set $109

The IDA by Dolce Vita

Sometime faking it un-til you make looks just as good Although imi-tation leather sandals are in budget and cute with everything $39

HampM Imitation Leather

DSQUARED2 Infradito SandalGlam up your feet in these DSquared2 Infradito Sandal Salome We love the contrast be-tween the tan suede and the gold detailing $850

Love MOSCHINO love Red Plastic SandalsWhere your heart on your san-dals May be a bit of a splurge but what better way tell your-self you love you $130

Wallis Tan and Zebra FlatTake a walk on the wild side in these leather and zebra print cross front ankle strappy $63

Fashion | Sandles We Love

Daisies by Modcloth

This shoes says spring has sprung Dainty functional and affordable winning $33

Flat Jelly Sandals This is a ankle strap sandal you can dress up or down for any occasion Zara $90

Jill Sander Red Sued Kid

The the curve appeal in these one-of-a-kind Jill Sander ldquoFlat Backsrdquo 39499

Vionnet Embellished suede sandalsSplurge Black Suede with red yellow and blue studs clear crystals with an almond peep toeone word---Hot $925

Halogen Softy Sandals

Coral leather flat sandals with rose gold metallic panelsgreat for shop-ping Top shop $4480

Halle Berry wearing Sam Edelman GigiFlat Sandals


Stella amp DotFashion Cravings

Tastemakerrsquos editorial director Tiffini Gatlin is in love with the SpringSummer Collections of Stella amp Dot Check out what shersquos craving

1Zahara Bibpictured above I love how a bib necklace can take you from day to night and the colors in this piece scream summer

2Layering Braceletsare so fun Gone are the days where you coordinate your bracelets to your outfit Now itrsquos all about how many can you stack StellaampDot makes this a fun obsession

3Limited EditionFatima Necklacethis look is regal Another great neck piece that can quickly transform an outfititrsquos a must have for the season

4Serpant BangleOther than stacking bracelets I love a bangle with character and I love thefeeling that this cute piece is someone crawling up my wrist

5Limited EditionNahla EarringsSimple but elegant

theatlgo2girl 1 2

3 4

5

I Love

Need help shopping Use my personal shopper

Melanie Hernquist with Lucky and Lovely here

Enjoy xoTiffini


UpNext

Theyrsquore new fresh and now Wersquore featuring the next generation of talent in radio television film music fashion and beauty Check out our pick of whorsquos UP NEXT

If you think your UP NEXT and want to be featured email submissionstastemakermagcom

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Mishon Anybody can be a celebrity but it takes a special talent to become a respected star and there is something about Michael Shontay affectionately known as Mishon (My-Shawn) that says he has staying power Singing since the age of 3-years-old Mishon says hersquos always known he was a singer ldquoI had the incredible opportunity to record my first album at 11-years-old with a couple of videos out Irsquove been on Soul Train performed at the Venetian in Las Vegas performed on school toursmdashthere was a lot going on that helped condition me towards my craft of being an entertainerrdquo Although hersquos been in the music business now for over 9 years and has the backing of record executives like Vincent Herbert who eventually aided in him signing to Interscope Records hersquos intentional in staying focused and remaining grounded ldquoYou never know whatrsquos going to happen next so you have to stay ready Itrsquos important to give people what they love most about you My team and my family keep me grounded I know at the end of the day itrsquos not all about merdquo Mishon is only getting started and already has his sights set on a worldwide tour and working with artists such as Prince ldquoIn five years I see myself on a worldwide tour writing and producing with people who have the same integrity and passion for music as I have Irsquod love to work with Prince because hersquos a legendary artist and you can see progression through his musicrdquo Itrsquos difficult to imagine that Mishon is only 19-years-old with all of his accomplishments If you ask him he still has a long way to go but one thing is for suremdashhe definitely has scream appeal Besides having young ladies gyrating off his sexy new single ldquoVictoria Secretrdquo Mishon has already positioned himself as not only a talented musician but hersquos tested his skills with acting Appearing in his first television role on the hit ABC Family drama ldquoLincoln Heightsrdquo as ldquoTayrdquo hersquos quickly showing off his versatility in entertainment Mishon says his voice will be his foot print in the music industry ldquoI wouldnrsquot classify my voice I have the opportunity to say things that havenrsquot been done yet Michael Jackson made his Thriller Album Irsquom going to make my Thriller album Itrsquos not necessarily going to be called Thriller but itrsquos going to be that album where it leaves a footprint You will know who Mishon is as a person and what my message isrdquo Check out Dorm Room Music hereFollow Mishon on Twitter and facebook

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Itrsquos Atlanta Living at Itrsquos

Best Pages of Tips Tricks

and Ideas to get your summer

started

gtWomen who Breastfeed + Getting Fit in the Zone +rsquoWinersquo Down + Celebrity Designs on a Budget+More


Shersquos the TruthBlogger mom and business woman Sojourner Marable Grimmett advocates for lactation rooms in public places

by Tiffini Gatlin

She may not be on the cover of our magazine with her 4-year-old son hanging off her right breast hoping to recreate a Time Magazine moment but her passion for breastfeeding rights and her campaign fight to establish public lactation rooms for nursing mothers is considered to be just as effective A mom blogger for Fox 5 News Atlanta and a Mom-To-Mom Blogger for Childrenrsquos Healthcare of Atlanta Sojourner Marable Grimmett is known for writing and blogging about issues shersquos most passionate about like breastfeeding In 2008 Grimmett had her purse stolen from her sonrsquos daycare ldquoI was furiousrdquo she recalls Enraged about the incident she penned her first story in a local parenting magazine and hasnrsquot looked back since At first meet Itrsquos easy to see why the 33-year-old wife and mother of two wanted to be a News Reporter after graduating from Clark Atlanta University with a BA in Communications because shersquos relentless in her search for the facts ldquoThere are 83 million moms in the United States and about 61 of us workrdquoto professes Grimmett ldquoThese women are deciding to ween early because they donrsquot have any accommodations available upon return from maternity leaverdquo Despite her familyrsquos generational legacy of breastfeeding Grimmett says with her first child she had to make the painful decision to stop nursing after only three months ldquoThe only option available after returning to work was to pump in the bathroomrdquo She remembers seeing two other moms who used their lunch breaks to pump in their car and Grimmett says she didnrsquot want that to be her reality ldquoI get nervous knowing that someone could be watching me pump which instinctively causes my milk supply to slow down so I ruled out that optionrdquoDetermined not to be bullied by her environment Grimmett decided that she wasnrsquot going to be forced to stop breastfeeding after the birth of her


Reverting back to her communication degree she decided to go what she calls ldquoold schoolrdquo ldquoI put together a really tacky green sign that read lsquoWould you eat in the bathroomrsquo with the Airports phone number at the bottomrdquo This she says birthed her campaign Table for Two an initiative that rallies around public entities providing a table and two chairs in a sanitary and safe environment that comes with a door and lock With the help of her friend Monica Ponder they set out to create graphics that stuck in peoples minds so they turned to their photographer friend Allen Cooley ldquoWe aimed to shoot images of people eating in the bathroom because eating in the bathroom is gross so why would you want your baby to eat in the bathroomrdquo Grimmettrsquos campaign efforts had somewhat paid off when she finally received a call from Airport officials who responded to her lsquotacky posterrsquo ldquoIn the beginning we heard from them [the Airport] indicating that something was in the works and as they expand are highly considering establishing a childrenrsquos area and a couple of lactation roomsrdquo In the meantime Grimmett explains that the worldrsquos busiest passenger airport is asking that you call ahead if you need to pump but her argument is you never know when you have to pump so itrsquos not a convenient option for motherrsquos

second child two years later and boldly asked her employer SCAD Atlanta if they would establish a lactation room on campus for nursing mothers She scored her first lactation room in 2009 ldquoWe not only established a lactation room for mothers and visitors but we started a brown bag luncheon for moms to educate them about the the stay at work family balance which became very successfulrdquo Grimmettrsquos persistence and success with the establishment of her first lactation room had her to do what any notable blogger would domdashtake to social media In August of 2011 Grimmett asked her followers on Facebook if they thought it were appropriate to ask if a lactation room exist on site during an interview with a potential employer A response from a follower not only refueled Grimmettrsquos position on having lactation rooms in public places but she took on one of the largest companies in AtlantamdashHartsfield- Jackson International Airport ldquoIt was at that moment that I said we should overcome this battle It wasnrsquot fair So my immediate thought was how to bring a voice to the voicelessrdquo

ldquoEating in the bathroom is gross so why would you want your baby to eat in the bathroomrdquo

mdashSoujourner Marable Grimmett


Through imagery Table for Tworsquos campaign urged people to understand what it looks like to have to eat in an unsanitary location This is how women who have to breastfeed their babies in the bathroom feels like mdashPhotography by Allen Cooley


ldquoI understand and sympathize with woman who for whatever reason do not have the option to nurserdquomdashSojourner Marable Grimmett

She assures that shersquos not giving up on that fight and that the airport was their first organization of many that she and her partner will tackle to establish lactation rooms In the meantime Grimmett is focused on educating the community about breastfeeding through summits and partnering with organizations like ROSE (Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere) Grimmett is clear of what her mission will be in the pursuit to rally a community together to evoke change ldquoOur focus when we speak at the Breast Feeding summit in July is to reclaim our African American tradition of breastfeedingrdquo Breastfeeding may arguably be one of the most sensitive subjects around the water cooler Despite the graphic images of nudity we see on a daily basis through television and print and digital ads society seems to shun a woman for feeding her infant and or toddler in public Grimmett explains that the rate of breast feeding among African Americans is low and attributes the numbers to the lack of convenience ldquoBreastfeeding is a lifestyle and although I canrsquot say what has completely attributed to the low numbers I can say that if this particular group of women donrsquot feel like they have the ease and convenience to nurse their baby or pump milk after returning from maternity leave they will simply stoprdquo Grimmett is hopeful that with laws like the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that Obama signed in 2010 which mandates an employer with more than 50 employees to provide a lactation room is a step in the right direction When talking to men about the subject of breastfeeding they get a little squeamish but rest assured Grimmett has thought of everything She offers advise to men too ldquoMy husband Roland has been very supportive so I wrote an article entitled Dadrsquos tips on how you can help with breastfeedingrdquo A woman who seems to have a heart for just about anything Grimmett notes that she is also compassionate towards women who simply can not breastfeed ldquoMy very best friend couldnrsquot produce enough milk and that happens I just want people to know that I understand that breastfeeding is a choice however I understand and sympathize with woman who for whatever reason do not have the option to nurserdquo Grimmett isnrsquot slowing down anytime soon Shersquos a quite storm rallying for the rights of women Shersquos the truth and wherever you find the truthmdashyou find good

Be sure to follow Sojourner here and Married with Two Boys You can find Sojourner on Twitter sojournerruth




Healthy Living Served Celebrity Style

As a healthy living expert it is AJrsquos mission to in-spire people to live a healthy lifestyle through fit-ness and nutrition Her no-nonsense straight talk approach has won her a loyal clientele ldquoPeople are more interested in health and not just weight lossrdquo she observes ldquoThey are interested in degrees of information and life application of those findings The true remedy to the health issue is to identify the conditions that cause a poor lifestyle Ap-proach this information to change your lifestyle and apply it to survive problems that poor living brings aboutrdquo

Her client list reads like the whorsquos who of entertain-ment her energy is infectious her zest for life admi-rable and her mission for all truly remarkable ndash ldquoJust when you think yoursquove reached your best helping you reach your betterrdquo Meet celebrity lifestylist AJ Johnson (Adriene-Joi Johnson) No airs or graces this healthy living expert is all business You might re-member her from movies like Assassins Dying Young and Sister Act or seeing her on TV Guide network and VH-1 but she is busy creating a movement towards global wellness

AJrsquos message to readers

1 Live open - People create their own stress by making a plan and then trying to live that every day

2 Refrain from the word lsquoexercisersquo reminiscent of gyms and machines lsquoMovementrsquo is the preferred term Walking gardening playing with kids or climbing the stairs at least 30 min-utes daily

3 Eat healthy whole foods preferably raw veggies There are also plenty of convenient and healthy recipes on her website

4For the busy lifestyle we live these days take Akea Essentials live enzyme supplements This is a product made in the USA that AJ uses and shares with her clients

A New Jersey girl AJ pursued a Psychology and Chemistry major at Atlantarsquos Spelman College even though she felt drawn to the arts from a very young age Upon graduation she decid-ed her artistic calling should also be explored and moved to Hollywood She has been work-ing there since not just pursuing her acting prowess but also spreading her lifersquos purpose dedicating herself to wellness education and

Living | Get In The Zone

AJ Johnson

At her session in downtown Atlanta a small audience gathered for a one-day glimpse into how AJ helps you reach your better The inti-mate ambience set the tone for the day with lots of interaction between AJ and the audi-ence questions coming at her from all cor-ners of the room as she expertly answered and demonstrated her tips and tricks ldquoMy retreats are based on audience response and addressing the issues they bring up Retreats have a very casual feelrdquo offers AJ

Clients can sign up for any of these retreats as well as several other programs apart from customized consultations through The AJ Zone website ldquoThe website is built for the audience so you see many programs there because the Internet as a medium allows thatrdquo AJ adds ldquoWe use email and Skype for interaction The idea is to be affordable

approachable and attainable ndash even with the price points As a result the website recently moved from a membership basis to more personal programs online and our programs have lots of lifestyle questionsrdquo

AJ has hosted and produced for television and radio appeared in and written for several publications and has a strong growing online presence She frequently hosts semi-nars and classes for corporate media and celebrity cli-ents in both formal and island retreat settings She has many speaking engagements and television appear-ances planned as well as some retreats in the near fu-ture She also works on college level healthy living with her alma mater Spelman She is touring many cities at the moment trying to reach out to as many as she can in helping them reach their better ldquoI am a girl with no planrdquo she laughs ldquoI will go where I am called to berdquoTo learn more about the programs offered at The AJ Zone check out wwwtheajzonecom You can also find her on Face-book and Twitter TheAJZonemdashRuksanna Hussain

ho could imagine that

drinking a great glass of wine can increase your charitable efforts Well the folks at Cultivate Wines make it possible with the purchase of each bottle Lifestyle Editor Andrea Janise had the pleasure of interviewing the couple and finding out more about how they got their start their wine blending process and how the entire community can benefit

Cultivate Wines is a unique wine brand focusing on bringing its customers delicious quality whites and reds at affordable prices It all started when native Atlantans Ali and Charles Banks were a young married couple hosting dinner parties this eventually peaked their interest in picking the right bottles of wine for their guests ldquoIt was interesting to watch who drank what and whyrdquo Charles said

For a birthday gift Ali bought two mixed cases of wine from a specialty shop each with a handwritten tasting note from the owner ldquoFor the next month or two just about every weekend wersquod open a bottle and read the note and taste the wine and that started our love affair of winerdquo Charles said From that to eventually working with the most expensive wine brand in California Screaming Eagle Charles took his knowledge and experience and opened several wineries including Cultivate Wines

Cultivate WinesDrinking wine with a conscious

With Cultivate Wines Charles and Ali wanted to bring people the best wine at a fraction of the cost ldquoWith Cultivate in particular the goal is to essentially make wine from all over the world from wherever we find or feel there is interesting wine to be maderdquo Charles explained ldquothe advantage is at a more affordable price point and by not owning land or being tied to just one vineyard we can make a much better wine by blending from lots of different vineyards itrsquos a wine that is much more complexrdquo

WLiving | Love Affair with Wine

Ali amp Charles Banks Owner of Cultivate Wines Atlanta Georgia

Photographs by Michelle Warren Photography

Also putting a conscious spin on the wine buying process 10 percent of the sales from each bottle of Cultivate Wine goes towards THE GIVE cam-paign a consumer-driven process that provides substantial grants to non-profit organizations fo-cusing on issues like improving education and ac-cess to basic needs ldquoTHE GIVE campaign raised over $175000 for human needs and education last yearrdquo Ali commented ldquoSince its inception three Atlanta charities benefited from the proceedsrdquo

With a focus on bringing quality wine from around the world right to your doorstep the couple began to travel to find the taste they were looking for ldquoThe goal is to essentially make a wine where we feel we want to go all over the worldrdquo Charles said ldquoBefore we had specific land in California but it was a narrow range Now we are able to create the opportunity for brand loyalty without limiting the wine experiencerdquo Ali explained ldquoThe wines are expertly blended to create the perfect tasting wine each and every timerdquo

Look for Cultivate Wines in Sherlock Merchant Stores in all Ruby Tuesday locations and in the At-lanta-based restaurant Two Urban Licks Also visit wwwcultivatewinescom to purchase wine and for more information mdashAndrea Janise

Double Blind Pinot Grigio 2010 $1699

Dream Walking Chardonnay 2009 $2599

The Feast California Red 2009 $2899

FAMILYfriendly recipes

Looking for great recipes that can get the family in the kitchen to make amazingly delicious dishes The solution Make it easy make it fun Here are two quick entrees to get you started

57 Tastemakermagcom| MayJune 2012Photographs + Recipes By Aisha Stith

Calzone ComfortItrsquos Thursday night and you donrsquot have a yoga class gymnastics or any-thing similar Your kids are running around in the den and you need to get dinner ready ASAP I recommend you make this a homemade calzone night From toddlers to teens any aged kid can participate and with these healthy alternatives you can make pizza night nutritious and delicious


Ingredients1 package of dough believe it or not your grocery store carries fresh dough donrsquot settle for anything lessTurkey Pepperoni A handful of spinach frac14 cup of fresh tomato saucefrac12 cup of Buffalo mozzarella cheese

1 Make sure your oven is hot and your dough at room temperature

2 Heat your oven before you start to 400 degrees

3 If you have a pizza stone go ahead and put it in the oven and let it heat up

4 Prepare your veggies

5 Place dough on the stone or any metal sheet pan

6 On half of your dough add your red sauce pepperoni spinach and then mozzarella

7 Fold the rest of the dough over just like an omelet

8Your calzone will be ready in about 12 min-utes


Ingredients Sugar cookie dough (or your favorite cookie dough)

Milk chocolate bar

Cinnamon

13 cup of milk

14 cup of powdered sugar

Cut baking time in half Bake your favorite store bought cookies and drizzle with an impressive homemade cinnamon chocolate frosting

Simply melt the chocolate add 14 cup of confectionerrsquos sugar and 13 cup of milk stir continuously

The secret ingredient is a teaspoon of cinnamon (a healthy anit-oxidant) just a pinch will do

Then drizzle and sizzle

Choco-Cinna-Cookie


Ultimate Family

Summer VacationsThe Travelinrsquo Diva Kirstin N Fuller tells Atlanta Taste-maker Magazine about the perfect fun-filled family vacationsPhotos courtesy of Coco Key Orlando amp Gaylord Texan

ummer is quickly approaching and before the kids are out of school you will need to have a fabulous destination in mind for the familyrsquos summer vacation And whatrsquos a vacation without amazing choices We have narrowed it down to two great destinations that are within driving distance or a very short flight from Atlanta

Our first destination is a hidden jewel in the amusement park heaven of Orlando Florida The Coco Key Hotel amp Water Resort is the perfect destination for a fun-filled family vacation The largest canopy covered outdoor waterpark in Orlando Coco Key is home to four fabulous pools and fourteen thrilling adventurous water slides which means endless waterpark fun for the entire family

S


The resort and water park feature the exclusive interactive play island called as Parrots Perch This kid friendly favorite features amazing slides a jungle gym water cannons and a 400-gallon dump bucket that tips every 5 minutes for the ultimate soaking experience Three adventure slides are also on site for even more family fun

For those who want to dry off for a while todayrsquos hottest video games await you in the 6500 sq ft Key Quest Arcade Kids love the water park but parents will also enjoy the luxury of the resort that wonderfully captures the tropical spirit of the Florida Keys Parents can unwind and relax at the resorts exclusive pool side bars while the kids enjoy the slides Not to mention Coco Key is centrally located and provides free shuttle service to Universal Studios and Sea World Plus Disney World is also just moments away

If Orlando is not your first choice for a vacation destination consider Grapevine Texas I know you are probably thinking Grapevine Texas Yes It is home to one of our favorite family friendly luxury resorts the Gaylord Texan and the newly renovated water park Paradise Springs

Paradise Springs is the Gaylord Texansrsquo exclusive water park No need to worry about long lines the water park is open to hotel guests only Paradise Springs features a 6000 sq ft family lagoon that includes a 27-foot winding water slide and a pool dedicated to toddlers If you just want to relax by the fabulous pool you can choose from 1200 inviting seats including ultra-private cabanas or just enjoy a quiet moment in the adorable horseshoe-shaped hot pools Delicious dining options are also on site for guest to enjoy including the Pool Bar amp Grille Silver Bar Riverwalk Cafeacute and Java Coast restaurants

While the kids enjoy endless hours at Paradise Springs Momsand dads can enjoy a round or two of golf on the 18-hole championship course or enjoy a cruise on Lake Grapevine Parents can also relax with a fabulous couples massage or spa treatment at the resorts signature Relache Spa or dance the night away at the Glass Cactus Nightclub Retail therapy is always a great addition to any vacation and the nearby Grapevine Outlet Mall is sure to please The Gaylord Texan is a luxurious yet high-energy home away from home that has something for everyone in the family Open weekends only before Memorial Day current deals at the Gaylord Texan include the Bring on Sprin deal featuring 15 off and the exclusive ldquoDreamWorks Experience where the kids get to vacation with Shrek amp friends For details and pricing please visit wwwgaylordhotelscom and click on the Gaylord Texan tab Tell them The Travelin Diva (Kirstin N Fuller) sent you Current Coco Key deals include 20 off two or more nights Coco Key also offers exclusive discounts for Florida and Georgia residents Day passes are also available for guests from other resorts who want to enjoy the waterpark For more information please visit wwwcocokeyorlandocom Visit wwwPassenger156com for the latest deals and destinations

Parrots Perch resort and waterpark

Relax in the horseshoe-shaped hot pools at Paradise Springs

Follow The Travelinrsquo Diva thetravelindiva


Atlanta Food amp Wine Festival

Fascinated with all things food and wine The annual Atlanta Food and Wine Festival delivered all that and more from chef demonstrations and educational semi-nars to extraordinary food and drink tastings During May 10-13th the heart of midtown Atlanta was trans-formed into a food extravaganza where locals and visit-ing foodies had the opportunity to indulge in the best of all things culinary that Georgiarsquos capital had to offer

The Atlanta Food and Wine festival has become one of the most anticipated food events of the year Now in its second year this 4-day festival pays tribute to southern food and highlights Atlantarsquos top chefs and local cui-sine This yearrsquos festival included some of the regionrsquos most notable culinary influences Lucky diners had the chance to attend one-of-a-kind culinary experiences

like the coveted Blackberry Farm dinner which honored Southern Farmers with food prepared by the talented Chef Joseph Lenn from neighboring Tennessee the Rathbunrsquos Watch List dinner where brothers Kevin and Kent Rathbun cooked alongside ten up-and-coming chefs that we all should be sure to keep our eyes on and the Oceans 6 dinner fea-tured top culinary talent including Charlestonrsquos be-loved Mike Lata former Next Iron Chef contestant (Season 3) Bryan Caswell from Texas and Atlantarsquos very own chef Ford Fry of JCT Kitchen

An assortment of food demonstrations and semi-nars showcased fun and interactive sessions such as the History of the Southern Cocktail tasting sem-inar featuring local mixologist Miles Macquarrie the Bar-B-Que amp Wine pairing seminar complete with ldquopaper plates and crystal stemwarerdquo a culinary technique demonstration by Top Chef star Richard Blais and a New Orleans cooking demonstration by esteemed chef John Besh There was even an option for a fun field trip to tour the historic Sweet Auburn Curb Market with Georgiarsquos David Jones

Text by Andrea Janise| Photos courtesy AFWFRafterment

follow Andrea Janise atlfoodwriter

2012


And the food The aroma of fried chicken shrimp and grits barbeque and hand-crafted sweets drifted through-out the area leading guests to the famed tasting tents Inside the tasting tents guests sampled mouth-watering bites prepared by nearby restaurants -- many of whom put their own unique spin on southern cuisine -- making sure that no one left hungry

The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival is becom-ing the culinary event of the year in Georgiarsquos capital So if you didnrsquot get a chance to check out this yearrsquos festival be sure to make plans to attend next year locals can opt for a day pass for around $180 to take advantage of the festivities From ce-lebrity chefs and local culinary artists to delec-table cuisine and food galore the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival is one not to be missed


LuxuryModernThe first time I laid eyes on the Buick Verano was at the 2011 Black Enterprise Conference where I was the guest of General Motors The vehicle was in itrsquos testing phase and was only out on the floor as a demo You couldnrsquot even open the doors to sit inside thatrsquos how new it was

I immediately turned to Buickrsquos social media coordinator and said lsquoas soon as this vehicle becomes available to drive in my market I must have accessrsquo Irsquom no stranger to the General Motors brand and have an affinity for their fleet of

2012 Buick Verano Car Review

Text by Tiffini Gatlin| Photos by Chanda Scott

vehicles In fact in my last interview with GMrsquos Director of Interior Design for the Buick Enclacve I dubbed the Enclave as the ultimate swagger wagon for moms But when I saw the Buick Verano I knew this vehicle was in a class all itrsquos own

Buick isnrsquot your Grandparents car I must admit if some-one would have asked me if I would buy a Buick I would have looked at them as if they had three heads Now the sleek design and the overall performance of the vehicle has undoubtly put this vehicle at the top of the must have car list of 2012-2013


Once I received the keys to the Verano I imme-diately pushed its agility to the max and liter-ally I felt like the car had been lifted off the street and placed on some kind of floating cloud--thatrsquos how smooth the ride was

I decided to place a call to my mom in Baltimore using On-Star and without taking my eyes off the road all I had to do was speak the telephone number verify that what I said was actually be-ing dialed and then chatted with my mom about my first day with the Verano

Getting my groove on (musically) in the Verano was likely one of my favorite past times Because irsquom a mom it was often tuned into Radio Disney but when I was riding by myself I channel surfed through XM radio connected my USB drive to hear my favorite tunes on my ipad

As a busy mom who is always on the go my goal when looking for a vehicle is to find something that doesnrsquot compromise style for safety and vice versa while also giving me ease of mind--sort of like a car concierge I was impressed with itrsquos 10 standard airbags rear parking assist electronic brake force distribution and On Star with Auto-matic Crash Response

If you are a social media or techy person like my-self yoursquoll enjoy using the On Star remote link mobile app that allows you to lockunlock your doors from any distance start your engine re-motely activate your horn and lights to help lo-cate your vehicle check your remaining oil life view your current tire pressure information and more directly from your phone

My mom use to have a saying when we would eat off her plate ldquoDonrsquot find your home in my mealrdquo I started hearing that in my mind when my week escapade was coming to an end I found my home in the Verano From the Intellink sys-tem that kept me thoroughly entertained to the appreciation of being able to use regular gas in a luxury vehicle the Verano has my pick as the top Tastemaker car of 2012 General Motors got this vehicle right

You can access over 180 channels of com-mercial-free music from this 7rdquo color touch radio--itrsquos like have your iphone at your fingertips

Your dashboard gives you control and puts you in command of the vehicle You donrsquot feel overwhelmed or confused with all the gadgets

The safety features are plenty but as a mom I look for teth-ering for my kids booster seats

Trunk space for all my kids sports and ballet equipment is abundant and when I shut the trunk you see a beautiful emblem that means modern luxury

The vehicle I had was on loan for a week courtesy of GM and itrsquos total price was $24 670


GETParty

Startedthe

Posh Tots event was created by Jennifer Shields after plan-ning her sonrsquos first birthday party and could not find any of the party supplies she had in mind When she realized that there were no companies that specialized in childrenrsquos event the idea for Posh Tot Events was born Posh Tots special-izes in all inclusive themed parties for children ages 1-8 The ideal party for Jennifer to plan is with a theme that is unexpected For instance Last summer she planned an en-tire event around the birthday girlrsquos favorite song ldquoZippidy Do Dahrdquo The most rewarding thing of course is the look of excitement from the client

The weather is changing Itrsquos time to pull out the grills and fill up the swimming pools With both Memorial and Inde-pendence Day around the corner we know that you all will be planning the perfect backyard parties but may not be anticipating spending a lot of money as things can get very expensive so Jennifer gave us some party tips

text by--Brianna Augustus

5 Quick Tips to take your Backyard party from Bore to Gorg--on a shoestring budget

Set up an All American beverage station and let guests help themselves Stick to non-alcoholic options like lemonade iced tea and citrus flavored water to cut costs All can be homemade to save dollars Dress up the table with a casual linen cloth and serve drinks in mason jars or re-use old jelly or pickle jars that you save wash out and remove la-bels from This created a fun and vintage feel and is very budget friendly

Have a BYOM (bring your own meat) party Make a few traditional sides like potato salad slaw etc and have guests bring their own favorite grilling item Set up a condiments station with buns paper plates and napkins Assign a grill master or let everyone take a turn grilling their own spe-cialties

Keep the kids busy Set up a coloring station by down-loading Memorial Day coloring sheets from the Internet Try Apples4theteachercom and buy crayons at the Dol-lar store Set up some traditional yard games like sack races or tug of war and assign a friend to be in charge of the kids

Decorate with flags Buy inexpensive flags from the Dollar Store fill vases with them rather than flowers Cheap and theme friendly

Do a make your own hot dog bar You can purchase hotdogs by the case to save money and then provide numerous toppings to allow guest to personalize Print out a list of popular combos and display it in a photo frame or guests can get creative and build their own You can find recipes online but here are a few to get you started Georgiarsquos Scrambled Dog LA West Coast Dog New York City Street Cart Dog Texas Chili Dog

1

2

3

4

5

Check out more ideas from Jennifer poshtotscom


Creating a

Celebrity Nursery On a Budget with designer Sha

lena Smith

Shalena Smith celebrity interior designer and founder of Gaga Designs specializes in designing baby nurseries childrenrsquos rooms and play spaces Shalenarsquos international client list includes Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon Sean Diddy Combs and Franklin amp Bash star Mark-Paul Gosselaar among others

Until now you may have thought that design-ing a celebrity inspired room was out of reach however Smith shows us how she transforms a clients room into the oasis theyrsquove always wanted--while on a budget

Shalena was called for her interior design services to spruce up this baby girlrsquos nursery using products from gagadesignscom

The client had existing furniture painted walls and window treatments but wanted to start from scratch keeping only the furniture In order to be more budget conscious Shalena chose to build around the window treatments and incorporate the fabric design into the room if only she could find the perfect signature piece

Letrsquos check out Shelenarsquos inspiration board for her up-coming project


lt Room re-creation using the window treatment as the focal point

This is our Color Palette for the room

Beautiful Toileprints to choose

Our focual point is so magical

Arenrsquot these floating scal-loped shelves too cute

picture frams to sit on our new shelves


Once Shalena found this amaz-ing pink and green chandelier the soft sage greens walls and pink and white window treat-ments were a definite keeper To achieve the celebrity look a chandelier is a must-have and the end results will be magical

No more bare walls Painted canvas artwork is a great way to bring color to a room and saves you money on hiring a muralist Toile prints are whimsi-cal soft and blend well in color

Floating scalloped shelves are also an inexpensive way to add more dimen-sion and color to the walls Perfect place to sit a cute cottage picture frame and in this case itrsquos also a convenient place to prop the video monitor

To accentuate the crib we opted for a custom-made dust ruffle in the pink toile fabric to tie in the window treatments and added a ready-made breathable bumper

lt

Rather than purchasing a bed or chaise for mom dad or nanny we created a daybed look with a twin mattress set bed frame simple white sheets and lots of pillows By eliminating the headboard and footboard we saved space and money

Shalena Smithrsquos design services are available in the Atlanta areaTo contact Shalena visit wwwgagadesignscom

lt

PRESSPASS

Perhaps the biggest star studded birthday celebration of the year in Atlanta Andrew Young celebrated his 80th birthday at the Downtown Hyatt Regency last night Jasmine Guy and comedian Johnathan Slocum were the masters of ceremony introducing the entertainment for the evening such as India Arie Simonedaughter Nina Simone Tyrese Sheila Raye Charles daughter of Ray Charles among others The evening lended the perfect opportunity to honor Oprah Winfrey Laura Turner Seydel Dallas Austin and Edwin Moses for being extraordinary businessmen and humanitarians Click for more pictures

Andrew Youngrsquos 80th Birthday

photos by Chanda Scott


PRESSPASS

Hotel NoirPhotos by

Chanda Scott

It was the most sophisticated event in Buck-head last night Everywhere you turned was a beautiful moment RampB singer Monica hosted the launch of Grey Goosersquos first new flavor in five years Grey Goose Cherry Noir The eve-nings theme of ldquoHotel Noirrdquo played off the brands national TV Advertising Campaign and invited guest to reveal stories about their favorite hotel experiences through a vintage-style phone booth while enjoying various in-triguing elements and top-secret rooms that featured specialty bespoke cocktailsClick here for more pictures

SEE WHATrsquoS HAPPENING THIS MONTH AT

Tastemakermagcom

Roland Martin moderates a panel at Spelman Collegersquos

The top 5 travel apps you should download

Lead Conference

Click to download now

Ambassador Andrew Young turns 80 and celebrates with a host of celebrities

Red Table Talk Are families sitting at the table talking about issues that directly effect them Check out Jadarsquos new video Red Table Talk

Fashion Beauty Entertainment

We have you covereditrsquos the latest fashion tips you want to know about the hair trends that keep you looking fabulous and the entertainment thatrsquos relevant and now

Go Now tastemakermagcom


Cover Photo Chanda M Scott httpwwwcmseventsphotographycom

Make-Up Artist Kristina Ross

Wardrobe Stylist Keren Charles

Pages13 and Pages 21Courtesy of Diamonde Williamson

Page 42Courtesy of Fly Publicity

Page 46Photographs by Chanda ScottImages Provided by Allen Cooley

Page 52Courtesy of AJ Johnson

Page 54 Courtesy of Michelle Warren Photography

Page 60Courtesy of Cocokey Orlando and Gaylord Team

Page 62Courtesy of AFWFRapterment

Page 64Courtesy of Chanda M Scott

Page 66Courtesy of Posh Tots

Page 67Courtesy of GaGa Designs

Credits


TABLE OF CONTENTS

In Every Issue

Features

19 Tastemaker Spotlight DeShawn Snow

Events Around Atlanta

10 FAB Finds

Gentlemanrsquos Corner

Editorrsquos Note

Contributors

Food for Thought

COVER STORY Mom blogger Sojourner Marable Grimmett talks about her effort to establish lactation rooms in public places

VH-1rsquos Corri McFadden

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11

12 9 8

36

56

46

Making the Cover

Make Up Artist Kristina RossMake It Up Artisty

Wardrobe StylistKeren CharlesFashion Style Studio

Photography Chanda Scottcmsphotography


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Jill Scott


Carmen Blakely

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Ruksana Hussain


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