THE OFFICIAL PRINT MAGAZINE OF THE YOU ARE PROJECTREALYO

U AR

E

ISSUE 2 // SPRING 2013

ON THE COVER:CAN FASHION AND FAITH COEXIST?

BEING A BEAUTY QUEENPAGEANT WINNER ANNA COMBRINK SHARES HER THOUGHTS ON BEAUTY.

HOW TO FIND “THE ONE”IT DOESN’T WORK THE WAY YOU THINK...

ENTERTAINING TIPS & TRICKSHOST A PARTY THAT ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS WILL WANT TO ATTEND!

1

Letter from the EditorsDear Reader, Welcome to our special celebration edition of You Are REAL, the official print magazine of The You Are Project! In order to help you understand what The You Are Project is all about, we have filled this edition with a col-lection of our favorite articles from our online magazine’s first full year. All of these articles —plus many more—can be found online at www.theyouareproject.com. Most importantly, we hope you discover the heart behind The You Are Project. We believe every woman was created with greatness by God for the incredible purpose of bringing life, light and hope to the world. It is our dream to see women empowered by these truths in such a way that the voices of inadequacy and fear are silenced in their life. This magazine and the articles you find on our website are just one way we are working to spread that message. Our desire is to impact the lives of women across the United States through motivational speaking, mentoring programs, and a national network of representatives to assist in planning outreaches across the country. If you are interested in learning more about our vision or making a donation towards our outreach pro-grams, visit www.theyouareproject.com or send an email to info@theyouareproject.com.

Love,

Catherine & LaurenPS: You are amazing!

BE CREATIVE

Stylish Entertaining Made SimpleStyle blogger Candice Henry shares the best tips and tricks for a stylish celebration! PG 11

DIY CanopyA pretty canopy adds some style — and is a cheaper alternative to a headboard. PG 19

LOOK YOUR BEST

Make a StatementBeauty expert Kelsey Tomlinson shows you how to rock a state-ment lip color! PG 4

Fashion & FaithCan fashion and faith coex-ist? Guest blogger Kenzie Faith shares her thoughts! PG 17

Tips for Better Thrifting Charity Hestead shares the se-crets of successful thrifiting. PG 25

LIVE WELL

You Are...A SeedDid you know that you have a lot of potential? Here’s how to tap into it! PG 5

Gossip: The Heart of the MatterBlogger Chantal Parmley talks about the real reason why gossip is such a problem. PG 9

Waiting for “The One”There are so many varying opinions on dating, but here is the truth about finding the right guy... PG 15

Being a Beauty QueenPageant competitor and blogger Anna Combrink dishes on what it means to be a “beauty queen”. PG 27

RecipesTry our Vegetarian Black Bean Quesadilla, Vegan Veggie Chili, and Pink Strawberry Lemonade!PG 21

DO GOOD

Three Benefits of Volunteering (Or, 3 Reasons to Fight Your Own Apathy)How to stay motivated and in tune with the needs of the world. PG 10

Featured Organization: Strip ChurchJesus Loves Strippers! Learn about the church whose goal is to reach workers in the sex industry. PG 13

YOUR WORLD

Making MusicThe girls from the band Evelia talk family, songwriting, and more! PG 7

Interview with Kylie BisuttiThe former Victoria’s Secret Model shares her story -- and why she quit her modeling gig. PG 29

You Are Gift BagsPG 30

GET RESOURCED

Recommended readingPG 28

2

Table of Contents

PG 9

PG 21

Magazine Credits

Writing StaffDonya Dunlap Resources Columnist

Candice Henry Style ColumnistCharity Hestead Fashion ColumnistMargo Mangione Recipe Columnist

Leigh Eddy Nelson Motherhood ColumnistShannon Tyson Relationships Columnist

Kelsey Tomlinson Beauty ColumnistDebi White “Feed Your Strength” Columnist

ContributorsAllison ForsheySoraya Eltomey

Kenzie Faith Carson Anna CombrinkSoraya EltomeyChantal Parmley

PhotographyKelsi Carson (cover)

Angela HamiltonLucas Harger

Stephanie StaubAlyssa Shrock Photography

KC PhotographyMonika ManklangKelsey Tomlinson

Layout & DesignLauren D’Alessandro

Copy EditorsDarlene Anderson

Kristie Petrillo

FoundersLauren D’Alessandro Editor & Web Manager

Catherine Smith Community Relations Manager

ON THE COVER:Kenzie Carson is a fashion blogger, and a guest writer for You Are. We are so excited to feature her on the cover of our first printed issue!

More from Kenzie: “The voice of the world is loud and consuming, often telling us we are not good enough. I am so happy that there is an organization like The You Are Project that tells us, ‘you’re good enough because God says you are!’ They are constantly reaching out and encouraging girls with the love of Christ, giving them the tools to live up to their potential. It is an amazing feeling to be on the cover of such an inspiring magazine! I am truly honored.”

Our staff took a vote to select the cover photo from these two choices above. Which photo do you prefer: (1) sweet and styled Kenzie or (2) laid-back, natural Kenzie? Vote for your favorite on our Facebook page!

(facebook.com/youareproject)3

The winning cover!

2

1

A flawless bold lip is an awesome way to perk up a tired makeup routine. There are tons of colors to choose from; you could rock a bright pink, red, burgundy, coral, or plum. Whatever color you choose, here are a few tips on how to make your lips stand out and command the attention they deserve:

Make a Statement!Beauty expert Kelsey Tomlinson shows you how to rock a statement lip color.

1. Exfoliate, Exfoliate, ExfoliateThe number one thing you should remember is that you want smooth and flake-free lips. One of the easiest ways to exfoliate your lips is by gently rubbing your lips with a wash cloth, or using a dry toothbrush to gently scrub them. You can also find a lip scrub or exfoliator within many different makeup or skincare brands.

2. Lip linerNot every lip color needs a liner, but when going for a dark color, such as red or plum, it is important to use. Simply find a color that matches or compliments your lipstick of choice, gently line the outer edge of your lips, and then fill them in. Doing this before applying lipstick will not only increase its staying power, but it will keep the lipstick from feathering on the outside of your lips.

3. Simple eye makeupWhen going for a statement lip, you’ll want to keep your eye makeup simple. Too much dark eye shadow com-bined with a bold lip color can look a tad overdone. So stick with something simple, like some pretty winged eyeliner, mascara, and maybe a light wash of a cham-pagne or gold eye shadow

4. Confidence is key!Many women are scared to adventure out into the world of bright lipstick—especially red! There is a bold lip color out there for everyone, and it’s all about having the confidence to rock that color and make a statement. If you find a color of lipstick you love, don’t worry about it being able to pull it off—just wear it and know that you look absolutely stunning!

4