Back to School

Workout Guide

School Resource Guide &

Sites to Set Your $ights on

Fall Fashion Forecast

Tips to Avoid the

School Time Rush

because everything is! Vol. 1 September/October 2011

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Fall is my favorite time of year and I’ve always loved school.

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You’ll Love What’sInside……..

6. Tips to Avoid the School Time Rush

12. Sites to Set your $ights On

14. Back to School Workout Guide

17. Its a 20/20 Thing

19. Top 10 Mistakes Business Make

21. Fabulous Fall Hair

24. The Sun Dried…Refresh, Restore, Renew

26. Fall Trends 2011

28. Style Inspiration

29. THANK YOU

31. Must-Have Fall Accessories

38. All Things are Possible

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33. Fall Makeup Tips

Contributors

Steven BeesonSteven has been in the beauty industry for almost 20 years.He is a Senior Colorist at the Lois Licari Salon in New YorkCity and heads up the color department’s training program. In2006, Steven co-founded Sky Town Entertainment, a videoproduction company based in NYC, where he oversees theediting department and development of singer/songwriter BrianSizensky. He’s also working to identify and develop newproject’s to bring to Sky Town’s music and film divisions.Being able to combine his love of music, with his passion for

detail and perfection when it comes to hair color, makes for an artistically, satisfyingcareer. sbeeson@skytownentertainmenet.com

Stephanie LH Calahan Stephanie works with intelligent, highlymotivated, busy entrepreneurs, executives and other time-pressed professionals to coach them on how to do more withtheir time, space, information and thoughts. She believes that lifeis meant to be lived and businesses are meant to be profitable.As the creator of a number of programs, she focuses on helpingyou identify solutions for the way you think and work. Shefrequently delivers transformative presentations and workshopsto kick start massive business success through systems and

simplification. You don’t have to do it our way, because we help you find your way!™http://www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net

Siobhan HallSiobhan is an awesome Accessory Stylist. Her attention todetail and knowing what works is amazing. Her clients lovehow good she makes them look and how special she makesthem feel. Siobhan is part of the lia Sophia family and all ofthe models in POSSIBLE are wearing their beautiful jewelry!Thank you lia sophia!!! Shall0509@gmail.com

William HarrisWilliam is a certified fitnesstrainer with 15 years experience, This includes 5 years atCrunch Fitness Atlanta, 4 years corporate fitness trainer atL.R. Electrical Contractors and 6 years as the owner ofHarris Fitness. In addition, he’s certified I weight training,assisted stretching, kickboxing, post-rehab and Adult CPR.

His training motto is NO SHORT CUTS! wrh40@netzero.net

Betty LarshaBetty is a native of Chicago, IL. She moved to Atlanta to pursue acareer in the beauty industry. She has been in the beauty industry forover 25 years and has studied cosmetology, fashion merchandising,design and aesthetics. She’s an aesthetics consultant, licensedaesthetician and instructor. She also markets and sells professionalskin care products. larshab@bellsouth.net

Cindy Macdonald Cindy is an Atlanta designer specializing in both theart of dressing well and flower design presentation. She holds a B.A.in Psychology as well as an M.B.A. From a very young age she lovedfashion and more importantly SHOPPING! She was frequently takenon all-day shopping outings with her mother and grandmother whereshe learned at the feet of two masters. After college she went on tohave a successful retail career at the top women’s clothing store inDallas. cindy@lucindamacdonald.com

Dr. Ayana RobateauDr. Robateau is a Board Certified Optometrist currently serving atDr.’s Vision Works in Atlanta. She specializes in primary care,contact lenses, including toric and multifocal lenses, Pre/Post OpCataract and LASIK. She is a graduate of Tuskegee Universityand completed optometry school at the New England College ofOptometry. Dr. Robateau is a member of the Georgia OptometricAssociation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated.ayanarobateau@gmail.com

Anelda Guest is a woman of many gifts and talents. She takes great joy in using thesegifts to make the difference in the lives of others.She’s an awesome cook, decorator, quiltinginstructor and co-founder of the Silver SaintsMinistry. houseofaneldaguest@gmail.com

Anelda Guest

Rae’Burroughs is a talented fashion designer andstylist. Her raw talent for the “it” look is priceless..Her passion for fashion began at an early age. In2002, she started her own line of clothing, “House ofSynkari”, named after her son; that went on to be a hitin the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill area. Rae’ is alsoa makeup artist and knows the power of adding that“icing on the cake” in creating the finishing touch toher productions. raeburroughs@gmail.com

Rae’ Burroughs

Ellen V. Springer, MBA, CPAEllen has is a business leader and has been a CPA for over 30years, providing business, tax and consulting services toindividuals and businesses. Her passion is working withbusinesses and sharing her knowledge to help them be moresuccessful in their business and have more money and time tospend with their family. Her book, Turn Your Dream Business intoYour Bread and Butter: Recipes for Running Your Business fromScratch, was nominated for a 2008 Georgia Writers AssociationAward and it is a #1 Bestseller in The New Business Enterprisecategory on Amazon.com. www.springerCPA.com andwww.RunASuccessfulBusiness.com

Coming Soon…..

Recovery is POSSIBLE with Dr. Derrell Hudgins. We’re all addicted to something andhelp is on the way. In the meantime, please check out his website for some lifechanging information. www.footofthecrossrestorationministries.com

Dr. Derrell Hudgins

Our other Contributors will be back in the next issue. Please feel free to check them out:Kay F. Solomon at www.wisdomwalking.net and www.kaysolomon.wordpress.com,Carlene Redmond at carleneredmond@yahoo.com and Sarah Kathryn Smith atwww.8at8.com and www.1on1matchmaking.com

Tips to Avoid the School-Time Rush

The carefree days of summer have come to a close. While some

parents are jumping for joy, others view this time of year as hectic

and stressful.

Look back at the previous years. Do you run around like crazy,

maybe even starting work late? Or do you find that your stress

level is elevated because of searching for lost keys and soccer

gear? Then, now is the time to pave the way to a great year by

setting up an organized routine and an organized household for

you and your kids

The key is to have everyone in the household involved

in the daily tasks. Encourage independence. Let your

children help in whatever age-appropriate tasks they

can. The more kids are involved in the household, the

less strain there is on you.

Here are tips for reducing your anxiety level and

making the school days run smoothly.

Ensure Each Child Has a Task List

The list should include all of the activities that need to be accomplished in order to be

ready for a great day at school. The list helps you provide structure without having to

nag your child. Feel free to customize each child’s list by adding or deleting tasks as

appropriate.

Empty backpack Each child should empty their own backpack into a simple system.

Consider using a plastic vertical file that hangs on a wall next to your backpack storage.

Designate a specific spot for each child as well as a “Right Now” spot. The “Right Now”

spot is for any paperwork or homework that would require immediate attention (notes

from the teacher, items for the parents to sign, permission slips, etc.) This provides you

some guarantee that notes and papers get to you in a timely manner. Parents remember

to review the files daily!

Put backpack away

There should be a designated spot in your home for backpacks. This could be a hallway

bench, hooks in a garage, shelves in a laundry room or any location close to where the

children will be exiting the house. By placing the backpack near the door before

bedtime, you eliminate the mad rush backpack search in the morning.

Have a designated study area

Just where and when a child should do their homework

depends on the child, but again, it should be a part of the

routine. Make sure that each child has a designated study

area – not at the kitchen table or the computer desk (when

possible). Ensure that they can spread out their materials

and preferably it should be away from the T.V. and radio.

While some students work well at a kitchen table around

noise, most require quiet, low-traffic areas to study. You may

need to try a few different areas before you find the one that

works best for your child.

Do homework & put in backpack

This may seem obvious, but often, kids notify their parents

about assignments as they are being tucked in for bed. By

including it on the assignment chart, it is harder to overlook. Each child should have a

designated study time. It does not matter if you are an adolescent or an adult, you

benefit from a routine.

Make lunch

Even if your child is too young to make his/her lunch by themselves, they should be able

to help pack fruit, beverage, dessert or chips. By making lunches the previous evening

you will have one less thing to do on the morning.

Choose clothes

Teach your child to listen to the weather forecast for the next day so that they can pick

out appropriate clothing. Make a rule that they must stick with their clothing choice the

next morning – no stalling because they did not feel like wearing what they chose the

night before.

Pack for extracurricular activities

This might include sports equipment, band instruments, or field trip extras.

Closing

Avoid power struggles by letting children make small decisions. Encourage

independence. The more kids are involved in the household, the less strain there is on

the entire family.

What do you do to set your kids up for success? Share your ideas here!

Stephanie LH Calahan works with intelligent, highly motivated, busy entrepreneurs, executives and other time-pressed professionals to coach them on how to do more with their time, space, information and thoughts. She believes that life is meant to be lived and businesses are meant to be profitable. As the creator of a number of programs, she focuses on helping you identify solutions for the way you think and work. She frequently delivers transformative presentations and workshops to kick start massive business success through systems and simplification. You don’t have to do it our way, because we help you find your way!™ http://www.ProductiveAndOrganized.net

Sites to Set Your $ight s On

www.classesandcareers.com/collegeswww.ed.gov/programs/fpg

www.education.grant.com/PellGrantwww.freestudentguide.com

www.financialaid2011.comwww.pell-grants.org

www.openlessons.com/pell-grantswww.studentscholarships.com

When thinking of scholarship opportunities, think out of the box. Better yet tear the boxup, dance on it and throw it away! Here are a few potential funding sources that mightnot have been on your radar. Try Co-Op ProgramsThe Directory of CollegeCooperative Education Programs lists 450 schools with co-op programs. It’s $69 butcheck out your local library to see if it’s for you. The National Commission forCooperative Education - www.co-op.edu is also a great source.

Professional Associations are good, as they offer scholarships to students who plan tomajor in their field. Some even include kids who’re looking into that field. A hugedatabase to get you started is www.FastWeb.com

Volunteer work can sometimes assist kids involved in community service, contests withdifferent companies and organizations, think of where you work and/or bank. You mayhave to write an essay or participate in some other activity; but none of that matters if it

gets you closer to your goal. Go to company websites and click on the appropriate links,ask around, your local Chamber of Commerce may be able to point you in the rightdirection, corporate headquarters of your favorite retail store or supermarket. Here are afew more. Isn’t this fun??? ;-)

www.upromise.comwww.salliemae.com

www.collegeboard.comwww.ECampustours.com

www.aacc.nche.eduwww.savingforcollege.com

www.collegeconfidential.comwww.chea.org (to verify accreditation)

www.phoenix.eduwww.Ashford.edu

www.everestonline.eduwww.itt-tech.edu

We’re all facing some very challenging times. Things can feel out of our controland we don’t know what to do next. What I do know is that all things arepossible and thatmindset is the best place to start. So, no matter your age,what grade you’re in, if you’re returning to school, earning a new degree; justgo for it. There lots of online opportunities as well. Crunch some numbers, doall you can, be better than the rest. Set your own standards and raise the bar.Finally, yes all things are possible and prayer still works! Go get what’s yours.

www.springercpa.com

The Back to School Workout Guide

Ok, the kids are back in school and it is time foryou to allow some time for yourself. You’vespent the summer taking care of everyone elseand now it’s your turn. I’d like to give you a fewtips on what not to do, if starting a new weighttraining program or continuing with an oldprogram. The main thing is performing theexercises correctly. It’s easy to get it wrongwithout the proper instruction. Avoiding theseexercise errors will help you achieve your goals

and reduce your risk of injury.

1. SPEEDING THROUGH YOUR WORKOUT.Strength exercises are a lot easier when you go fast because momentumis doing a lot of the work. To get the most out of each lift, aim for an evenlevel of force throughout the movement. Think slow and controlled. Thestandard 2-3 second lift and 3-4 seconds release works well for mostpeople. Recommended rest between sets varies with the training goal andworkload: 30-90 seconds for general fitness, 2-5 minutes for muscularstrength and power. With adequate recovery time between sets, you willreplenish the muscle energy stores to give your best effort.

2. DOING TRADITIONAL SIT-UPS FOR YOUR MID-SECTION.I know you have seen many fitness enthusiasts drop down and crank outhundreds of sit-ups in a single workout. Unfortunately, they are settingthem selves up for injury. This type of exercise can put stress on yourdiscs. Let’s go with exercises that require your spine to stabilize themovement. Such as side planks, forward curls and bird-dogs, for morebalanced workouts.

3. NOT MOVING THROUGH A COMPLETE RANGE OF THE MOTION.Attempting to lift a weight that is too heavy can reduce the range of motionof the exercise. For optimal strength gains, use a weight that you canmove through a complete range of motion withslight pause at the end of the positive andnegative phase of the exercise.

4.DOING THE SAME OLDWORKOUT OVER, ANDOVER AGAIN.If you have not changed upyour fitness routine inmonths or years, its time!Challenging your muscleswith progressive loads isessential for building abetter body. It‘s very easyto get comfortable with your favorite workout.

However, your workout should not be comfortable if you want to improveyour strength and endurance. It should be work and a little uncomfortable.Finally,you can’t get in shape in one day but you can work hard in one day.

10 Steps to Getting and Staying Fit and Fabulous!

1. Focus on long term success, not short term goals.2. Don’t enter into programs that focus on quick results.3. The key to fitness success is not found in a pill. Working hard and

consistent good habits will give you the results.4. Two hundred crunches will not do much to get rid of body fat around your

mid section. Burn it off!5. Intensity, not duration will provide the best results in weight training and

cardiovascular workouts.6. Nutrition is a big part of your road to success. You have to find what works

for you and your lifestyle.7. If your goal is to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you

consume over a period of time. Stick to total body workouts to burn asmany calories as you can.

8. Be very conscious of how many calories you take in at every meal. Overeating can derail any good workout program.

9. Make sure that the way you train and eat, supports your goals. Whether togain or lose weight, you need the correct program.

10. If you’re not getting the results you want with your workout, hire a trainer.A good trainer will ask you to do things that you will not do on your own orcan’t do on your own.

Finally, keep moving people…..everything is possible!

Will Harris is a Certified Fitness Trainer with 15 years experience. This includes 5 yearsat Crunch Fitness Atlanta, 4 years corporate fitness trainer at L.R. Electrical Contractorsand 6 years as the owner of Harris Fitness. In addition, he’s certified in weight training,assisted stretching, kickboxing, post-rehab and Adult CPR. His training motto is NOSHORT CUTS! wrh40@netzero.net

It’s a 20/20 Thing

Back to School Vision Care

Well, it’s that time again, summer is over and the kids aregearing up to go to school! Back to school can mean a varietyof things, from teachers preparing for the new school year, tochildren starting school for the first time, to children anxious toreturn to school, to catch up with friends they missed over thesummer. There are a few things that you can do to prepareyour eyes for the new school year.

First of all you want to makesure your first timers

(kindergarteners) have their eyes checked before theystart school. Make sure any previously undiagnosedvisual problems are addressed before school starts.A couple of common issues are problems withdistance vision and reading vision. Addressingthese issues prior to school will ensure your childhas every advantage before the school year begins.Poor vision can be a possible cause for a poorperformance in school. Now, for your returningstudents, back to school eye exams are a necessity.

Children will sometimes experience a growth spurtduring the summer which can dramatically changetheir vision. This means old glasses may not adequatelycorrect their current visual needs and children thatmay not have needed glasses previously, may nowneed them. Children up to the age of 18 should have aneye exam every yearbecause their visualneeds change so rapidly.

Back to school, affects adults as well. All of the teachers who spent the summerrelaxing, will now be back to a heavy workload and their visual needs will be different.Computer work, reading, grading papers and preparing lesson plans all may put a strain

on your eyes, so it is just as important for adults returningto school to get a new eye exam as it is for children.

Don’t let back to school eye care make you anxious.By simply incorporating yearly eye exams for children andadults into your routine health care, you can make surethat your family is prepared every school year.

Dr. Ayana Robateau is a Board Certified Optometrist currently serving at Dr.’s Vision Works inAtlanta. She specializes in primary care, contact lenses, including toric and multifocal lenses,

Pre/Post Op Cataract and LASIK. She is agraduate of Tuskegee University and completedoptometry school at the New England College of Optometry. Dr. Robateau is a member of the

Georgia Optometric Association and Alpha Kappa Sorority Incorporated.ayanarobateau@gmail.com

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10 Biggest MistakesMost Small Business Owners Make

For those of you entering the business world or maybe it’s your major in school.Take notes and learn all you can in business school; not the school of hardknocks! Our finance expert, Ellen Springer gives you the real deal for the realworld! This 2 part series will certainly get you on the right road. Embrace 1-5NOW!

1. Using Credit Cards to Finance Cash Flowa. Short Term Financing for Long-Term Purchasesb. High Interest Rates

c. Easy to Getd. Easy to miss payments and can cause increase in interest rates upwards of 30%e. Easy to purchase today and worry about paying tomorrowf. Monthly payments add up and can strap a business’ cash flowg. Need to use only in emergency situations and not on a regular basis.

2. Using Debit Cards to Finance Cash Flowa. Comes out of your account within 24-72 hoursb. Check online and sometimes it is out of available balance and

sometimes instead of maintaining a checkbook balance, easy tomake mistakes in timing and bounce checks and incur fees

c. If you have account number on file with vendors, may not knowwhen dollars will come out of your account, so difficult tomanage cash flow

d. If the business has Accounts Receivable, you don’t know whenyou will collect on them, so you are financing the receivableswhen you pay for everything up front instead of using credit likeyour customers are using with you

e. If you have to purchase items for customers that are buying fromyou on credit, you are financing the customer instead of using your own credit.

f. This will slow the growth of the business because you are using cash earlier than youshould instead of using “good” credit options.

3. Using Family and Friends as Employeesa. Hard to fireb. Don’t always have skills neededc. Feelings get hurt easier

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d. Bring prior baggage with you with theme. If there are issues with them, with the company, other employees or with customers, it

complicates basic business decisions; and delays the ultimate growth and success of thebusiness until these are resolved.

4. No Accounting Systema. Difficult to manage without informationb. You must have good information to

make good decisionsc. Don’t know what the actual income or

loss to determine taxes until after theyear is over and it may be too late tomake changes to reduce the taxes.

d. Spend more time later trying to “cleanup” the accounting system and it is toolate to use information to manage, canonly put on a tax return.

e. If the accounting system is kept up, it can be modified along the way and save you moneyf. Most people don’t keep up with their accounting system because they don’t understand

how to do it, when most programs are relatively easy to use and the business owner doesnot have to know debits and credits. Taking a few hours to set up and learn the systemcan save many hours later and costly mistakes for not having timely information.

g. Takes time to learn something new and they would rather focus on what they enjoy doinginstead, so this doesn’t get done

h. They don’t put value on it, and don’t allocate dollars to have someone else do for them as itis not directly income producing as a sale is

i. In reality, a good accounting system, can save a business owner money and allow them tobe more responsive to the market place.

5. Not Enough Technologya. Spend too much time doing simple things that could be automated,

letters, follow up emails, to dos, calendarb. Networks in office instead of everyone saving files on their own

computersc. No backups, in case hard drives go downd. Old technology is slow and time is wasted waiting on the computer.

www.EllenSpringerCPA.com

Fabulous Fall Hair

Embrace the Season,Embrace Your Mane!

As great as summer can be,I always embrace the seasonchanging. Hot humid daysare replaced by a coolbreeze and crisp night air. Itis the season of change.

Remember as a kid going shopping for new schoolclothes, the nervous excitement of a new school year, andthe back to school hair cut? It was like having a chance tostart over and getting ready for the new seasons coming. It was all about movingforward and yes, change.

Fall is a great time toreinvent your look. You do it with yourwardrobe, why not your hair? End of summerhair has a tendency to be long, out of shapeand the color has been worked over by sunand fun. Here are a couple questions to helpyou determine whether it’s time for a new look.Answer them honestly and you’ll know if it

applies to you.

Do you wear your hair in a ponytail moreoften than not?

Are you finding you have to overcompensate or change your make-up inorder to feel like you look good?

Do you find it hard to determine if thepicture you’re looking at was from 5 years ago or last summer because your hairlooks the same?

When you go to the salon is it just about maintenance? Do you consult with yourstylist/colorist, or has it just become routine?

It’s difficult to see ourselves from the outside, as others do. That’s why it’simportant to find a good stylist/colorist that you can trust. You should beconsulting with them every few visits. Is this color still working? Is this styledated? What are my options? They should help keep you current and lookingyour best.

Look through current magazines, cut outpictures of color and styles you like, and letyour stylist/colorist guide you through whatwill work and what’s possible. As a colorist, Ilove when clients bring in pictures. Darkchocolate brown to her may actually be amedium golden brown. It gives me insight as tohow they see color. Good hair color shouldenhance your skin tone and eye color, justas a great cut should work with your facialshape and features.

If you’ve been thinking aboutchanging your color orhairstyle and are finding itdifficult to communicateor achieve what it is youwant, it may be time toconsider a salon change.

Changing hairdresserscan be a scary prospect.When consideringchanging salons orhairdressers, get recommendations from friends, colleagues or the teller at thebank whose hair you’ve always admired.Take the recommendations and call the salon to see if you need to make anappointment for a consultation. Often times you can just stop by for a consult.Consultations should be free!

A colorist or stylist should spend time to consult with you. Do not feel rushed intomaking a decision. If you like what they say, make an appointment for thefollowing week. They should consult again with you when you come if for yourappointment. If they are saying something different than previous discussed, youfeel uncomfortable or there seems to be a disconnect in communication, GETOUT OF THE CHAIR! Do not feel obligated to have a service done just becauseyou made an appointment.

It’s a special relationship you develop with the person doing your hair. Theirexpertise, skill and advice are what you are paying for. Your trust and confidence

in them is something they earn. Put it all together and beautiful things arepossible!

Steven Beeson has been in the beauty industry for almost 20 years. He is a SeniorColorist at the Louis Licari Salon in New York City and heads the up the colordepartment’s training program. In 2006, Steven co-founded Sky Town Entertainment, avideo production company based in NYC; where he oversees the editing department anddevelopment of singer/songwriter Brian Sizensky. He’s also the working to indentify anddevelop new projects to bring to Sky Town’s music and film divisions. Being able tocombine his love of music, with his passion for detail and perfection when it comes tohair color, makes for an artistically, satisfying career.sbeeson@skytownentertainment.com

Refresh, Restore, Renew-Your Sundried Skin

As school begins, vacation time and summer come to an end. Itis now time to focus on rejuvenating our skin from that summerblast of the heat and sun. The sun and heat has pulled themoisture from the skin leaving it dry and dehydrated. Refresh,restore and rejuvenate your skin with a great exfoliationperformed by a professional skincare therapist who can giveyour skin a fresh, vibrant, healthy appearance.

A professional skin care therapist can help youreach the goal of restoring your skin from thesummer heat and sun. Let’s look at some optionsthat are available. Exfoliation of the skin is the mostimportant step to revitalizing that parched, dry,dehydrated skin. With the help of a professionalskin therapist they will advise you in different types ofexfoliating treatments such as microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion,ultrasonic treatments, chemical peels or enzyme peels; that will provide the bestresults in your quest for restoration of the skin.

Day spas and medical spas all perform different types of facials utilizingexfoliation with chemical peels, enzyme peels and different modalities.Modalities are equipment-using electricity such as microdermabrasion,hydrodermabrasion and ultrasonic. All of these are forms of exfoliation withdifferent techniques, providing the recovery of healthy skin. However, there areclients who are unable to use modalities because of medical history. In selectingthe best treatment for your skin, the therapist will perform a skin evaluation todetermine the condition of the skin and then determine the type exfoliationprocedure for the results desired.

Microdermabrasion can be described as a polishing of the skin, by vacuumingfine crystals over the face with special machine. Using a held hand piece thatremoves the dead skin and disposes the dead cells in a disposal canister. Thebenefit of this particular treatment is a deep exfoliation by removing the deadcells and allowing the new cells to reveal themselves leaving the skin refreshed,healthy and ready to receive the nourishment for the skin.

Another treatment that is very beneficial toremoving those unwanted dead skin cells isHydrodermabrasion. This type of exfoliation usessaline water, solution and serums that spray at

high velocity and infusing other ingredients over theface loosing and removing the dead cells. Thetreatment is recommended for individuals with sensitive skin however all skintypes can benefit from this treatment.

The Ultrasonic is another method that can be used to remove dead cells from theskin using sound waves at a low frequency, cleansing the skin, and productpenetration. The skin care professionals will make the best decision based onwhat the client wants to accomplish with their skin and explain why a particularexfoliant was chosen for the client.

Professional skin care therapists can offer a variety of treatments to help calm,soothe and restore hydration; while adding resilience to the skin. In manyinstances, modalities are unable to be used. Therefore, the use of chemicalpeels including alphadroxy acids such as glycolic, lactic and betahydroxy salicylicacids are used; help to improve the appearance of fine lines, rough texture,wrinkles, clogged pores and improve the cell renewal. A series of treatments willhelp you revitalize your skin from that summer heat and sun.

Enzymes a natural exfoliant, actually dissolvethe protein in dead cells. They also provide many ofthe same benefits as chemical peels; and can beused if there are contraindications for using modalitiesor chemicals.

A professional skin care therapist can assist you inachieving vibrant, glowing, healthy skin through a series of facials, designed foryou. Selecting an exfoliation procedure to incorporate into the facial, will showyou how important regular visits with your skin therapist are. Following a homecare program between visits is crucial to achieving beautiful skin.

As we go into the fall and winter seasons, we must notonly prepare our face, but our entire body. Skin is ourprotective covering and we must be very protective of it.With a little tender love and care, healthy, vibrant skin ispossible. Be sure to have the products needed tomaintain healthy skin. Your professional skin caretherapist will provide you with a prescription of productsbest suited for your skin type and condition.

Now is the time to restore and refresh your skin, fromthe perils of the summer heat and sun.

Betty Larsha is a native of Chicago, IL. She moved to Atlanta to pursue a careerin the beauty industry and has been at the top of game for more than 25 years. A much

sought after educator and speaker, she’s also studied cosmetology, fashionmerchandising, aesthetics and design. She’s an aesthetics consultant, licensed

aesthetician and instructor. She also markets and sells professional skin care products.larshab@bellsouth.net

Trends for FALL 2011

I LOVE Fall! It conjures up wonderful images and feelings forme. It’s a new beginning: a new school year for many; a newseason of art exhibits; a new cooler weather season; and a newseason of fashion and beauty trends. Fall is a time to take stockof the year coming up and make a great plan—a “Seize the Day”plan with a fearless kind of optimism about all that is POSSIBLE.Fall is a time to reflect on how we want to be perceived by theworld around us.

We all love to feel confident and part of feeling confident in anybusiness or social setting is when you know you are dressed

well—dressed better than you have to be. So as you look at your schedule for the Fall;whether you have a job outside the home every day or if your job is running your homeand going to various school functions, think about what you wear! How terrific is it tooverhear or even have someone tell you directly that you always look great? Yves St.Laurent said “Fashions fade; style is eternal.” Therefore the goal of stylish dressing is tofeel confident about what you are wearing and be light-hearted about it. You may nothave been born with a sense of style, but you can create it.

The big design houses introduced their Fall lines last Spring (for the fashion world). Inour fast-paced world, every other clothing manufacturer in every price range will havetheir own version of the “Hot Fall Trends.” This is a wonderful thing! No matter whatyour budget is, you can look modern and fashionable. Fashion is accessible toeveryone no matter your style, age, shape or size. Emphasize your best parts!

A change in the season is a great time to look in your closet and really look at what’sthere. You may find an item from several years ago that is back in style. Worn adifferent way or with a new accessory, it could be right out of a magazine. But, don’thold on to clothes if they don’t make you look and feelterrific. Give them to a charity and treat yourself tosomething new. And don’t ever let anyone talk you intobuying something you don’t love.

VIVID COLOR: Beautiful jewel tones that really look great oneveryone: Wine, red, royal blue, jade green, royal purple.Big botanicals are terrific in these beautiful colors. Take arisk out of your comfort zone!

GLAMOUR:The term is “lady like”—think Audrey Hepburn, or Grace Kelly, butwith a modern twist. Wonderful daytime dresses are in style andthe hemline is just below the knee (yea!). Shimmer is big—satinand sequins.

LEATHER:Is always “hot” for Fall. But this year it shows up as sleeves on asweater, or paired with lace.

COLOR BLOCKING:Think plum/grey/navy, or red/black/cream, or royal blue with

emerald green.

FUR:Another staple for Fall. This season it’s on everything from shoes to bags to collars tosleeves. Shearling is also popular. Faux is also a great way to go!

GREY:A fabulous neutral. It’s lovely and cool alone but has a WOW factor when pairedwith those vivid jewel tones!

JEANS: We all need a wardrobe of jeans. High-waisted,flared, skinny, boot cut, washed out, dark and colors (likered or green). They are all great.

ACCESSORIES:Shoes: pumps with chunky heals, booties, boots, balletflatsCoats: beyond function into fashion statementsBags: ladylike handheld, and across the body shoulderbagsJewelry: gold

Stockings: textured

Makeup: face - red lips, strong brows, nails - grey, army green, gold and as always, red!

Cindy Macdonald is an Atlanta designer specializing in both the art of dressing well and flowerdesign presentation. She holds an B.A. in Psychology as well as an M.B.A. From a very youngage she loved fashion and more importantly SHOPPING! She was frequently taken on all-dayshopping outings with her mother and grandmother; where she learned at the feet of twomasters. After college, she went on to have a successful retail career at the top women’sclothing store in Dallas. cindy@lucindamacdonald.com

Style Inspiration Who inspired your style? Think about it. Every one of us has or had a woman in our lives that totally had “it”. You know what I mean. The woman who was always so pulled together, so impeccably groomed, that could walk into a room and make an entrance without even trying. Was it your mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, teacher, a few of them? Men this goes for you too! Style isn’t gender specific. What man in your life made you want to stand taller, had the handkerchief ready, shoes always polished, and was the perfect gentleman? The beauty salons and barber shops of days gone by are reminiscent of a more elegant time. A time when the focus really could be you without all of the distractions we deal with today. I’d like to think that those days are closer than we think. I know they are.

What images helped to shape the person you’ve become. If you’ve lost sight of that, find a way to get it back. I promise that it’s in that place where you’ll find the perfect base for your style platform. Everything comes full circle. Styles in clothing, hair, makeup, etc. have a way of coming around again. Some things we’ve seen a few times. Prepare for your own style transformation. Find ways to incorporate some old images and put a new spin on it…..yours! I love the whole idea of a transformation. There are physical transformations, spiritual transformations and definitely style transformations.

This is an excerpt from The Road to YOU, The Ultimate Guide to Staging Your Own

Transformation http://tiny.cc/rpccx

Thank You

All of us at POSSIBLE were thrilled to have Penny Morriss featured on the cover of our first issue. Not only

is she an outstanding business woman, but she uses her life to make a difference as well. Below is astory of one of the many ways she does just that. It’s the perfect follow up for our Back to School Issueand showing how we can make a difference all year round. She is one sensational lady!

Camp CEO Success in Second Year

MABLETON, GA. (June 8, 2011)— Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc.concluded the second annual Camp CEO last Saturday, at which 30Atlanta area senior executive businesswomen were matched with teen GirlScouts to create mentor/mentee teams. The four-day leadershipdevelopment camping event was held from June1-4 at Camp Timber Ridgein Mableton.

“Camp CEO is an exciting program bringing together executive womenleaders with teen Girl Scouts to discover what it takes to become a CEO orsenior executive,” says Marilyn Midyette, chief executive officer, GirlScouts of Greater Atlanta. “The Girl Scout mission is to build girls ofcourage, confidence and character who will make the world a better place.

Camp CEO fulfills that mission. We connected our girls with accomplished businesswomen who are notonly committed to a life of success, but to a life of significance,” adds Midyette.

Penny Morriss, president and owner, Concierge Services ofAtlanta was among the executives in attendance. She waspaired with Ifetayo Olutosin, a sophomore at Roswell High

School in Roswell, Georgia.

Activities and team building programs at Camp CEO included:“Dreaming Your Future” in which the executives shared lifelessons in leadership with the girls; lessons in fiscalresponsibility; building a personal brand; and speednetworking. Also included were perennial Girl Scout traditionssuch as canoeing and making S’mores around the campfire.

“I came to share my experiences with my mentee about the importance of being a leader and givingback,” said Penny Morriss. “And, I was impressed to learn that Girl Scouts are already leaders. With mysupport, my mentee will be armed with more tools to assist her on her leadership path.”

Camp CEO is an annual event held each summer. Senior executive women and Girl Scouts, grades 9-12,from the 34 county metro Atlanta Regions may apply. Future dates and more information can be found atwww.gsgatl.org. Penny Morriss can be contacted at www.csoa.com and www.watsonpenland.com

We Had a Ball…… ;-)

The gratitude continues as I thank the women and models below. They’re all pretty amazingand I am so thankful they said yes, when I asked them to be part of POSSIBLE. It wouldn’t havebeen the same without them and you haven’t seen the last of them. I know that the best is yet tocome forthem too!

I just wantyou all toknow that Ilove you andYOU ROCK!

FROM AVERYGRATEFULME!!

Smooches,

Jett

Fabulous Fall AccessoriesBack to school means back to you! You have time to thinkabout yourself again. This also means you can spend moretime getting ready, which means ACCESORIZING! The rightaccessories help make your outfit POP! You can even “glam”up a pair of jeans, with the right pieces. This fall, you are goingto want to wear red and gold. These colors are HOT thisseason. I know some of you are thinking, “Well, I can’t weargold, Ms. Accessory Lady,” but you can. It doesn’t have to be aton of it and we offer a matte gold in most of our pieces that isstunning on almost everyone!

lia sophia offers the Capulet necklace (p 22) and Madrid bracelet (p22) which combinesred and gold, as well as other colors from the fall season. These two pieces would lookgreat against any color sweater you would want to pair them with, while out running yourerrands. We have the Pretty Please (p 13) earring and necklace combo that would lookgreat against any black shirt or LBD (Little Black Dress) for a pop. This piece Cha ChaCha features clear and colored cut crystals.

Another big hit this fall is turquoise. It’s a beautiful color that everyone can wear; it’s upto you on how much you want to wear. It’s the perfect combination of turquoise andgold and is simply stunning! The sophisticated combination of black and hematite in theKnock Out necklace (p32) will simply knock you out! If you want fun and fashionable, trythe Cha Cha Cha bracelet (p17). This fabulous all gold piece feels good on and makesyou want to cha-cha indeed.

Really want to get things going? Really want that glitzy old Hollywood glamour? Try theElena bracelet (p 91) The hematite and cut crystals take us back to the days ofglamorous Hollywood starlets of the 40’s and 50’s. Another piece I must mention andit’s a MUST-HAVE is the Swish (p71) Swish is this season’s Dress for Success piece.It’s an ultra feminine long tassel necklace that would really pop against a black or brownbutton up shirt or even a sweater.

Every woman needs earrings. If you do nothing else, don’t forget your earrings! OurRoundel earrings (p85) come in silver, hematite, brown gold and matte copper. There isNO excuse for not wearing them. I don’t have pierced ears and I rock our Ringmaster(clip on earrings p82). All of these are hooped earrings. You want to make sure youwear earrings to draw attention to your eyes. People tend to look you in the eye morewhen you are wearing earrings than if you are not! Shall0509@gmail.com andwww.liasophia.com/siobhanhall Check out the liasophia ads/site and contact her!

POSSIBLE Beauty

Hi Dolls! It’s Ms. Rae again coming at you with the Possible FallMake-Up Tips for 2011!That’s right, it’s that timeagain for back to school,PTA, soccer practice,pep rallies and holidaysparties. Well I always say

‘Never let them see you sweat!’ and here aresome possible tips to help you do just that.

There are a lot of brands out there to try.Whatever you choose, choose something thatscreams YOU!!! The trick is to pick a few ideasto add on to your own look. You is bdon’t wantto be anything on a naked face, that is a facewithout a good cleanser and moisturizer. Myfavorite is Mary Kay’s Time Wise set, but by allmeans use what works for you.

Tip 1: No more bronzer for your cheeks! 2011 fall is flush fall! Natural glow is a hit thisseason and you don’t have to over do it, a little dab will do. Blush comes in powder,creams, and airbrush. The choice is all yours. But you do want to apply a highlighterlightly on the top of your cheekbones to give you that soft glow look. Where can you findthem? Any and everywhere! However, if you like then I love it doll. This choice is allyours.

Tip 2: Say it with me: LASHES! That’s right doll, lashes are a hit this season. If appliedcorrectly you may not even want let alone need a liner. You could go with the glam lookand work the falsies or work your own with a lash curler. Apply one to two coats startingfrom base to the top, then clamp down for 4 to 5 seconds and repeat all the way up to

the top. You will be surprised; to say the least at whatmama already supplied you with.

Tip 3: Believe it or not ladies but ol’ smoky eye is still alive and kicking. To achieve thesmoky look you want to apply a thin layer under the bottom lid and blend to the outercorner. Which color??? Think warm.

Tip 4: Lips! Classic red has a few new shades thisseason. The rule of thumb to this is, think wine! With thislook I wouldn’t try it without a liner. Line your lips with aburgundy/wine shade and color in. Then either run ared lipstick or gloss to create a look all in your own.

Now this is perfect for aschool residual night or night

out with the beau. You want to keep the neutral look foryour face. A thin liner, simple shadow, mascara, red

lipstick and viola! Amasterpiece in under threeminutes.

Tips 5: Simple Shadows Season! Try gold, huntergreen, even purple. Lets say you have a tweed suit onthan you would choose burgundy or green and ametallic gold. Apply, blend and you’re done. Don’tforget the finishing touches!

So there you have it Possible Gal! Straight from herhighness’ mouth! Add these looks in with your routine and make it your own! As alwaysbe prime, be prompt and always be POSSIBLE!

Rae’ Burroughs is a designer and stylist. Her raw talent and eye for the “it” look is both priceless andalluring. Her passion for fashion goes back to her adolescent years. In 2002, she started her own line,“House of Synkari” named after her son. The line went on to become a huge hit in the Raleigh, Durham,Chapel Hill area, known as the “oh so fabulous” Triangle Park! She’s also a talented makeup artist withmany fashion shows and events under her belt. raeburroughs@gmail.com

All Things Are POSSIBLE

From the House ofAnelda Guest

I have a beautiful and talented sister who isconstantly reminding me that all things arepossible if we only believe. She reassuresme of this as I scurry around trying to fulfillmy commitments as a wife, mother,

grandmother, sister, friend, student, teacher, employee, etc. I’m sure you canrelate. With school back in session and all the added activities andresponsibilities; my personal life goal of being the perfect Proverbs 31 womanseems like a pipe dream. Let’s take a look at that job description:

Proverbs 31: 10-30:

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no needof will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

12 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and aportion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth avineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out bynight.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands tothe needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household areclothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of theland

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.25 Her strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread ofidleness.

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praisethher.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD,she shall be praised.

Since we are all works in progress I am not going to give up on this goal. I amalso truly a ‘Girl Raised In The South (GRITS) kind of girl. As such, food is a veryhigh priority. Making a quick meal on a busy night, for unexpected guests, ortaking a hot meal over to a friend in distress is something that brings great joy tome. It even lets me dream that I might have attained at least some qualities ofthat Proverbs 31 woman! I would like to share one of my favorite quick and easyrecipes with you.

Southern Tomato Pie

1 (9-inch) prebaked deep dish pie shell6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled OR ½cup real bacon bits4 tomatoes, peeled and sliced OR 14.5 oz. canof diced tomatoes, drain10 fresh basil leaves, chopped OR 3 t. driedchopped basil1 large onion, chopped and sautee in 2 T

vegetable oil1 cup grated mozzarella1 cup grated cheddar1 cup mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the tomatoes in a colander in the sink in 1 layer. Sprinkle with salt anddrain for 10 minutes. Do not add salt if using canned tomatoes.Sautee onions in vegetable oil.

Layer the onion, tomato slices and basil in pie shell. Add crumbled bacon.Combine the grated cheeses and mayonnaise together. Spread mixture on top ofthe tomatoes and bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cut into slices and serve warm.

Anelda Guest is a woman of many gifts and talents. She uses them to make a differencein the lives of everyone she meets. She’s an awesome cook, decorator, quiltinginstructor and Co-Founder of The Silver Saints Ministry. She’s also the kind of personyou want on your team! houseofaneldaguest@gmail.com

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