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Goodness Exposed!

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FEBRUARY2011Issue 12

Cover Credits:

Image: Cassandra Silva

Model: Megan Graveline

MUA: Gosia Gorniak

Hair: Tennae Moore

Fashion Stylist: Redgi Woods

Creative Director: Redgi Woods

Location: Bronzeville, Chicago

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Editorial StaffEditor N Chief/Ogi MerzierExecutive Editor/Sarah ZakareckisEditor At Large/Redgi WoodsContributing Staff Editor/Daniel Guiterrez-EstradaSenior Beauty Editor/Gosia Gorniak

Assistant Beauty Editor/Stacey KenneavyFashion Editor/Xavier LangAssistant Fashion Editor/Rebecca GraysonFood Editor/ Ethan Fern

Layout & Graphic Design/Ogi MerzierStaff Photographer/Karen SpenceStaff Photographer/Melinda Jane MyersStaff Photographer/Cassandra Silva

Contributing EditorsArts&Culture Editor/Jennifer SteelFood&Travel Editor/Courtney NzeribeFashion Editor/Fatire Mica JashariFashion Editor/Heather Swick

Contributing Writers:Paige Ashley Steele-RollinsChristine LeBrunMadison DaltonDenise Headrick

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Fashion Editorialsqueen of hearts/pg 16messy heart/pg 30heart therapy/pg 36broken heart/pg 58

HUSHESREVEALED!The KID has Passion!Meet Film DirectorNick VasquezPage/52

She HEARTS your BROWS!Meet Chicagos Top BrowSpecialist LaGena!Page/56

There is so much toHUSH to LOVE in thisissue!

Fashion HushTrend Forecast Report/Page 17

Meet The Designer!Drapes by Ashley Scottpage/19

Crystal Wells page/40See why weTeddyAtlas hastheBIGGESTHeart!Page/44

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Photo Credits:Images-Cassandra SilvaAndrew GruppeLT NoralsCreative Director-Redgi WoodsModels-Megan GravelineGabeFashion Stylist-Redgi WoodsMUA-Gosia GorniakHair-Tennae MooreLocation-Historical Mansion inBronzeville/Chicago

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Paisley Prints, Embellished Belts/Shoesand Strappy Heels are sure to dominatein fashion! We are certain that thesetrends will soon take ownership andrule over your heart!

Words by: Redgi WoodsThere are some dominating factors in fashionand not always do we play by the rules!Paisley prints in the spring/summer? I wouldhave to say yes to that! Especially whenpaired with elements that can bring life tothis classic and traditional print.Paisley prints are presented in neutral tones.Black/White/Cream combinations andbrown/tans/oranges are very easy colorsto add a pop to.

For Look 1:Add Fun to the Print! We have paired theprint with a bright fuschia. Because theprint is so heavy with texture, its importantto keep the extras simple. Make up can alsobe used as an accessory. Add a rosy/soft pinkcheek or lip which can bring some zest tothis look.

For Look 2:Add Regal ness to the Print! We played on thebrowns/neutrals in the print and went withgold as a eye opener. Gold (when wornresponsibly) brings class and prestige to anylook and it takes this look to the next level!

For Look 3:Add Classic Red to the Print! We styled looknumber 3 with the classic paradox, red! Red,Black and White NEVER goes out of style!Never! This color combination works despitethe presence of a textured print. Red attractsthe eye in a good way! It brings excitement!

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Photo Credits:Images-Cassandra SilvaAndrew GruppeLT NoralsCreative Director-Redgi WoodsModels-Megan GravelineGabeFashion Stylist-Redgi WoodsMUA-Gosia GorniakHair-

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Fashion Hush-The Queen is wearingPaisley PrintedTapestry and SheerCurtains $3.50(fromUnique ThriftStore/Chicago),Vintage Ruby/GoldClip Earrings $48(fromwww.outfitComplete.com), Bamboo BangaHeadpiece $140(fromwww.ashleydrapes.com)

The Queens Subject iswearing Black/RedHeart Printed SatinBoxers (from Lover’sLane/Chicago), DocMartin Unisex Boots$120 (fromwww.workingperson.com)

Here's another fashion HUSH!

We heartDRAPES byAshleyScott!Words by: Ogi Merzier

Chicago based accessory designer AshleyScott believes that an accessory should bebe able to stand alone yet compliment therest of an ensemble as well as create amood to directly reflect the inner mostexpressions of its wearer. This is thephilosophy that is mentioned on thedesigners website www.ashleydrapes.com.

With celebrity clients and retailerspromoting her brand from New York toCalifornia, this Chicago HUSH is about tomake a mark on the fashion industry! Shehas 4 collections under her belt to date.Her first collection, Dressed by Wallace forAshley Scott, advertised to fashion loversthat there could be exuberance from theear down. The 2009 MJ Collection hadstandouts which featured tassels andsequins that would have made the glovedone proud. The bee collection showed herrange as a designer, as she incorporatedbutton earrings into her line. TheBollywood Collection (her bamboo bangaheadband $140 is the crown featured inour Queen of Hearts spread) has a uniquespin and uses metal elements as a keyfocal point. Get EXPOSED to DRAPES byAshley Scott, she's another HUSHREVEALED!

1. Arular Headpiece $1252. Bamboo Banga $683. Bamboo Banga $140www.ashleydrapes.com

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Fashion Hush-The Queen is wearingVintage Sequined Belt $28and Vintage Pearl ClipEarrings $30 (from fromwww.outfitComplete.com),

The Queens Subject is wearingBlack/Red Heart Printed SatinBoxers (from Lover’sLane/Chicago), Doc MartinUnisex Boots $120 (fromwww.workingperson.com),suspendors/belts ranging from$0.50 - $2.00 from Unique ThriftStores/Chicago Locations

Words by: Xavier Lang

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Fashion Hush-The Queen is wearing VintageDiane Von Furstenburg $678 (fromwww.LittleBlackDressVintage.com- coming soon) Vintage SequinedBelt $28 and Vintage Pearl ClipEarrings $30 (from fromwww.outfitComplete.com -coming soon)

The Queens Subject is wearingBlack/Red Heart Printed SatinBoxers (from Lover’sLane/Chicago), Doc MartinUnisex Boots $120 (fromwww.workingperson.com),Suspendors/Belts ranging from$0.50 - $2.00 from Unique ThriftStores/Chicago Locations

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Strap One On!Words by: Madison Dalton

The sexiness of the strappyshoe is hard to resist and whowould want to avoidconfrontation from them?Spring/Summer 2011 brings thereturn of showcasing the entirefoot which will help toelongate the legs and givewomen a cleaner line whichrelaxes the eye.

Thanks to Designers like Dolce &Gabanna (see xd pair below), we areseeing multiple straps andembellishments which change thedirection of the once simple andelegant strappy shoe.

Where can you find these strappydelights? Heres the HUSH on some ofthe best shoe sites that are nowEXPOSED for your Fashion Goodness!

www.heels.comwww.endless.comwww.footcandyshoes.comwww.stylesforless.comwww.stylebump.com

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I recently discovered a newChicago based beauty brand thatI’m in love with! I am willingto share my LOVE and expose itto you! Hand made Soap Bars byBarres de Bourgeois. My fav,  OneLuv, made from milk, honey andoatmeal. It’s a soap, moisturizerand scrub in one! Barres deBourgeois soaps are great forall skin types and are made fromfrom natural ingredients. 80%pure olive oil and the rest areessential oils.!

www.barresdebourgeois.com

FallIn LOVEwithsoapsfromBarres deBourgeois!Top Scents:Bourgeois  signature bar,sweet with notes ofred clover, AntiqueParadise  frankincense andmyrrh.

One Luv (my pick)made from honey,milk and oatmeal,smells delicious.Sweet citrussunrise grapefruitand orange, packedwith vitamin C.

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With LOVE day right around thecorner, I’d like to EXPOSE anotherbeauty hush, he should LOVE the wayyou smell!

Finding a scent that works with yourbody chemistry can be easy if youknow the right notes to look for! Andher is a little hush when it comes toselecting a perfume, it takes perfumeabout a hour to reveal its truescent.

So while shopping at the mall stopat the beauty counter first, sprayyour selections and then come back atthe end of your shopping journey tochoose the scent you like best!

Here are my picks for this seasonsTOP SCENTS!

1. Coco Mademoiselle

2. Naomi Campbell

3. Givenchy Play for Her

4. Daisy by Marc Jacobs

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spotlighthushBehind the HUSH.....During our Mid-Year Editorial Meeting, (Sept. 2010) I came up with the idea for thisBeauty Editorial. Our photo editorials are planned 6 months in advance on a bi annual basis. We plan a total of36 photoshoots for a full one year volume run of the magazine. We don’t reference other magazines, we don’t use ainspiration board...the first thing that comes to mind is what we go with and we find a way to make that notionfit into the culture of the magazine. We were all excited about Heart Hush. We knew that this would not only bea very fashionable issue, but more importantly it would be a very smart issue!

The concept behind Messy Heart is the smeared makeup representing how you feel when you are confused by love.The confusion ultimately leads to messy situations. Gosia Gorniak, (our resident lead makeup artist/senior beautyeditor) did the makeup to my specifications. I wanted a controlled messy look. When our love lives aredysfunctional, we still appear to be in control. The reds around the eye represents, the bleeding heart, theblacks and purples represent the bruising heart, the silver represents the cold heart and the yellow representsthe hopeful heart. One of the things that you should know about our publication, is that there is always aHUSH behind a HUSH.

Messy HeartWords by: Sarah Zakareckis

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spotlightBehind the HUSH.....During our Mid-Year Editorial Meeting, (Sept. 2010) I came up with the idea for thisBeauty Editorial. Our photo editorials are planned 6 months in advance on a bi annual basis. We plan a total of36 photoshoots for a full one year volume run of the magazine. We don’t reference other magazines, we don’t use ainspiration board...the first thing that comes to mind is what we go with and we find a way to make that notionfit into the culture of the magazine. We were all excited about Heart Hush. We knew that this would not only be

The concept behind Messy Heart is the smeared makeup representing how you feel when you are confused by love.The confusion ultimately leads to messy situations. Gosia Gorniak, (our resident lead makeup artist/senior beauty

blacks and purples represent the bruising heart, the silver represents the cold heart and the yellow represents

Messy Heart

Photo Credits:Image-Prince AnyemangModel-Alexa TiptonHair/Creative Direction-Sarah ZakareckisMakeUp-Gosia Gorniak

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NextHush:

Hush: 12 hushMarch 2011 - 1 Year Anniversary Issue

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heart therapy

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She’s driven, she’s passionate, she’s emotional. She’s beautiful, she’s dangerousand she’s alone! What does a stylish woman wear while visiting her therapistin downtown Chicago to discuss matters of the heart? Our executiveeditor/creative director Sarah Zakareckis stepped up to answer that questionas she reveals the HUSH on a Chicago based designer that overflows withFashion Goodness! Falling in Love with Fashion Designer Crystal Wells couldbe a problem that you don’t want to have fixed! Another HUSH exposed!

heart therapyby the books

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heart therapyin the chair

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Photo Credits:Image-Prince AnyemangCreative Direction-Sarah ZacakreckisModel-Alexa TiptonMUA-Gosia GorniakFashion Styling-Sarah ZakareckisHair- Sarah Zakareckis

Falling in Love withFashion DesignerCrystal Wells couldbe a problem thatyou dont want tohave fixed!Words by:Sarah ZakareckisFashion by definition is a 'taste shared by many for ashort period of a time', meaning that fashion isfleeting. Style on the other hand, is everlasting. As adesigner, Crystal Wells strives to create styles thatcan be interpreted through the wearer as classic,timeless pieces. Using fashion history as a constantinspiration, she hopes to redefine personal style incontemporary life. Celebrating the female formthrough carefully crafted and tailored garments is herpassion.

Crystal Wells studied fine arts at East CarolinaUniversity in Greenville, NC specializing in art historyand painting. She then relocated to Chicago to studyfashion in 2007. Ms. Wells is currently attending theInternational Academy of Design and Technology indowntown Chicago. Ms. Wells showed her firstcollection at the event , “Champagne Wishes andFashion Dreams” in January 2009. She recently hadher collection on display at the Local Lookbook, adesigner showroom and boutique for Chicagofashion designers. Wells has been featured inChicago Social Magazine and www.garmental.comas an up and coming fashion designer.

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Hush Loves Teddy AtlasPerhaps he iscontroversial, stronglyopinionated and lives by acode that is not complexbut irreversible.Encountering one of myheroes on Jan. 7th atESPN2's 13th season openerof Friday Night Fights inLas Vegas, Nevada was moreof an experience than anoccurance.

Visually star struck, Icouldn't hide myadmiration. He saw that inmy eyes immediately.

Tell me about what you do Ogi?, Teddyasked. I took a deep breath and managedto mention that I was the Editor N Chiefof Hush Chicago Magazine. "Does that meanI have to HUSH, lol?"

Out of my bag comes the December issue ofHush Chicago Magazine. Out of his mouthcomes, this is a great looking magazine,this is “your” magazine, you started thiswith NO money, can I have this? Yes, I wastruly in shock! My reply...No, you can'thave this copy (my love spell clearlybroken at that point) but I can send youone, it’ll be the Feb. Issue, which willhave you in it! Would you be willing tolet me interview you? Sure you caninterview me, I can see your heart andthat you care for people! I would love tointerview with Hush Chicago Magazine!

One of the great things about life, isthat we get a chance to love. Not justeach other. We get a chance to love thethings that touch us deep down inside.

Words by Ogi MerzierYes its true, we LOVE Teddy Atlas! There are 4 million fans who tune in, every weekto ESPN2 so that they get a glimpse of Teddy’s passion for the sport of boxing.Meeting Teddy was a true dream! Interviewing him melted my heart especially when Idiscovered that there is more to Teddy than a passion for boxing, there is a truecare and passion for people and the gift of life!

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The thingsthat youdecide tolove, it’s upto you!

It could bethe deepestof thingssuch asreligion andit could beas light aslovin’ asmell or aparticularsound.

Still we aregranted theopportunityto love. No oneproves thistheory true,Like TeddyAtlas. Heloves life!

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If you don't know who TeddyAtlas is, you should keep thaton the HUSH! This awardwinning sports commentor,legendary boxing/sportstrainer, author, actor andphilantropist has a heart thesize of a boxing ring!

His true love (in my opinion)is not the sport of boxingthat has made him famous. It'sthe love that he has forhelping people and bringingthe best out of people thatmakes him the best in hisweight class!

I thanked Teddy for beingtrue to himself and Ithanked him for loving usall. Where there's a will,there's Teddy Atlas!Providing solutions withhis Dr. Theodore A. Atlasfoundation! Our 60 minuteplus phone interview tomy surprise did not revealany "hushes"....it onlyEXPOSED the true heart ofMr. Atlas!

Ogi:OMG Good Morning Teddy! I thought you were goingto call next week! Did you just get up?

Teddy:I just got in from Vegas. I have been up allnight, I haven't went to sleep. I was thinking, letme call Ogi and get this interview going. Are youready?

Ogi:Of course! Let's do it! We saw a nice card lastnight?

Teddy:It was a great opener to (ESPN2's) Friday NightFights. Those guys that fought gave it all theyhad and you have to respect that. They both hadeyes closed by the end of the fight.

Ogi:I'm not going to ask you about theFloyd/Pacquiao situation. I'm not going to askyou about anything in your past, ourreaders/viewers want the Hush! So I want to talkabout the organization you started and it'srecent accomplishments. Why did you decide tostart the Dr. Theodore A. Atlas organization?

Teddy:I did it for my father. He was a great man. Myfather was a physician and he actually foundedtwo hospitals. My father had a great love andcare for people. I was lucky enough to see thatgrowing up. He would often make housecalls.People would ask him why he would go out of hisway for people, why would he have coffee andcake with those less fortunate and he would sayits the right thing to do.

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Ogi:so lets talk about theorganization and whatyou do there?

Teddy:we provide financial,legal and emotionalsupport to people andorganizations who are inneed. We make dreams cometrue and we providesolutions! we do this allin the name of myfather.

Ogi:What would you say was yourbest moment in regards to theorganization?

Teddy:It feels really good to raisemoney to help other people.Every year I have thisdinner, right beforeThanksgiving and it’s a greatevent. One year we went to ahuge school and this onelittle girl got her presentand she kept asking theteacher if she could open herpresent, everyone looked at meand I said let her open it.She got a pair of toy glassslippers, she put on the shoesand said don’t I look justlike Cinderella? I said yousure do sweetheart! She lookedup at the teacher and said,my mommie told me there wouldbe no Christmas, mommie waswrong! Best moment ever!

Ogi:wow Teddy, that had to be an amazing moment!

Teddy:It really was, it was one of the best!

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Ogi:

Ogi:Its obvious that you arepassionate about The Dr. TheodoreA. Atlas Foundation, I’d like toknow why you are so passionateabout the sport of boxing?

Teddy:Boxing really is a true metaphorfor life. That’s the thing that Ilove about boxing is the way thatit relates to life. Boxing can bedifficult and at the same timerewarding. You find out that youcan deal with a challenge, youfind that you can overcome things.You find out that everyone hasthe ability to be great. It doesn’tmatter how short you are, or howthin you are, it doesn’t matterwhat color you are, everyone hasthe ability to achieve greatness.We have gyms in areas to give kidsall the good things that boxingcan teach them.

Ogi:Tell me about the 2 gyms that you have.

Teddy:We are getting about 200 kids off of thestreets with our gyms! One things that Iwant to mention about our gyms, is thecomputer rooms/learning center that wehave there. The kids have to go into thelearning center at least once a week. Ifthey are not doing good on their reportcards, then they have to go in thelearning center 4 days a week! The gymsare working very well and it’s reallyhelping the kids!

Ogi:what’s next for theorganization?

Teddy:I am hoping to get moresponsorship fromcorporations. I’m alittle scared, because weget so many letters, weget about 200 letters amonth. We need moredonations!

Ogi:I have toask you aquestionthat I’vealwayswanted toask you..whois yourfavoriteboxer?

Teddy:I would have to say that there are twoguys that I think were the best boxers ever!The first person is Henry Armstrong. He wasa monster of a man. He defended multipletitles within a two month period. Theycalled him Homicide Hank, which is such agreat boxing name. He had close to 300fights and he was around during the goldenage of boxing which is when they had thebest fighters. I don’t think that anybodycould do what he did. It was revealed thatsometimes he did not have food to eat andhe would fight when he was weak. The otherperson is Sam Langford. He fought in everyweight class. He never got a chance to fightfor the title of world champion, but if hedid, I’m sure that he would have won thattitle. There is a great story aboutSam Langford. I don’t know if it’s true ornot and I really don’t care. During thosedays, they fought outside and they foughtso many rounds that the fighters wouldbring a lunch. He brings five oranges to thefight and someone said hey Sam, you onlyhave 5 oranges and he said that’s all I’mgonna need and he knocked the guy out inthe 5th round!

Ogi:amazing story, Teddy! Ok I have onemore question, Did you see themovie the Fighter?

Teddy:Yes, I did. I liked the film and Ithink that its going to win severalawards, at the end of the its thestory of a true fighter with lotsof heart!

To learn more about theDr. Theodore A. Atlasfoundation and how youcan offer your support,log on towww.dratlasfoundation.com

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Words by:Xavier Lang

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Ogi:OMG! It is amazingseeing you! I'm feelinga little old, because Ican't believe that youwere just 17 when Ihired you to come onboard at Wilson'sLeather!

Nick:Yes, that was my first job everand you were the best boss ever!

Ogi:Awwww, thanks Nick! I want tohear all about this productioncompany! Are you trying to bethe next George Lucus?

Nick:I definitely have big careerplans, and I would love to getto that level with mycreativity. I have decided tomove to LA for the purpose ofmy film career.

Ogi:What was the best part about doingthe Smooth Criminal music video, Isaw it on your site?

Nick:What's interesting about the musicvideo project is that I decided to dothe video before Michael Jacksondied. We started production rightaround the time of his death.I would the project was fulfilling alife long dream. I have always lovedhim as an artist for as long as Ican remember and this was theperfect way for me to say that Iappreciate him and the talent thathe gave to the world.

Ogi:From Smooth Criminal, to CreepyOld People. lol! Let's talk aboutthat project!

Nick:Creepy Old People was astudent project that I did forschool. It's one of thosethings that you don't thinkabout, who thinks of OldPeople as Creepy, but they canbe! Lol!

Ogi:I thought the premise of theshort was spectacular. Youractors seemed to be verycommitted and that matters whenyour doing any project.

Nick:My production crew consisted ofthree people, myself, KellyCopeland and Zack Barbee. I alsodid the old age makeup in thepiece.

Ogi:very impressive, so what's next?

Nick:I am actually going to makeCreepy Old People into a fulllength feature. I'm looking topremiere the film summer of 2011.I've got some other things goingon and I'm going to keep that onthe Hush! I'll of course tell youoff the record!

Ogi:Awesome, where can wefind you and/or yourwork?

Nick:Our website iswww.lonetubeproductions.c

Words by: Ogi Merzier

While in Las Vegas, I had to opportunity to sit

down with up and coming

Writer/Director Nick Vasquez. Although Nick does

not have a direct Chicago

connection, he does have a indirect one...me! I am p

roud to say that I hired

Nick for his first ever job! When Nick originally

applied for a sales position,

I had no openings. He stopped by the retail store

that I was managing every

other week or so and that's when I noticed that

this kid had much heart!

It has became obvious that I was not wrong about the potiential that he has orhis passion! Nick has started his own production company in Las Vegas calledLoneTube Productions. LoneTube Productions (LTP) specializes in short films, musicvideos and documentary pieces. Unlike most production companies who stay true tothe vision of the project only, LTP considers their work to be fan driven andencourages fans to become involved! On a mid-saturday afternoon, we met atLas Vegas' famous Fashion Show Mall for lunch at the Nordie's Cafe, where I gotNick to REVEAL his HUSH!

The kid

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She HEARTS the Perfect Brow! Words by: Ogi Merzier

When it comes to beauty, any makeup artist (who isworth their weight in gold) will tell you that thebrow frames the face! No one knows that likeLagena Cain-Obamado! Lagena is one of Chicago's

TOP Brow Specialists! If you don't knowabout Lagena, you should keep thaton the HUSH! She has an impressiveclient list and appointments arebooked well in advance for herservices. Her talent is in suchdemand that she has had clientswait for brow services for weekswhile she was out on maternityleave! Yes they heart Lagena andafter reading my interview withthis Chicago beauty hush you willtoo!

Ogi: Thanks for meeting with us today!

Lagena: My pleasure! It's an honor to be a HUSH! Ididn't know that I was one!

Ogi: Yes my love you are! Don't you just LOVE thisplace! The Bronzeville Coffee and Tea Cafe is soawesome!

Lagena: OMG, I come here all the time! I grew upnot too far from here.

Ogi: Oscar winning actress Monique has been here,singer/actor Tyrese and Larenz Tate has alsosipped from Bronzeville Coffee and Tea!

Lagena: You wanted to meet where the stars hangout at? Lol!

Ogi: Of course, because you are a star!!!!! So how did thislove for beauty start?

Lagena: It's in the genes. My great-aunt was the first blackwoman in Chicago to own and operate a beauty salon. Sobeauty has always been around me!

Ogi: While I was doing research on you for this interview, Isaw that you have over 52 internet reviews (on varioussites) for your work as a brow specialist. Does that surpriseyou?

Lagena: It actually does! I take pride in what I do. I putall my heart into it! I LOVE making women feel beautifuland making them feel at their best.

Ogi: What are some of the services you provide?

Lagena: I do brow shaping, brow tinting and waxing.

Ogi: Where can we find you?

Lagena: I am a Regional Trainer forBenefit Cosmetics and my base locationin Lincoln Park. 852 W. Armitage.

Ogi: So what does the future hold for you?

Lagena: I would LOVE to own my a boutique.Something that would infuse beauty and fashion in away that you have never seen before. I have someplans for that at some point in my career.

Ogi: Which celebs have the best brows?

Lagena: Nia Long has great brows, alsoAngelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian.

Ogi: Enjoy your mango passion fruit tea! and thanksfor interviewing with me today!

Lagena: My pleasure, I LOVE Hush and I'm excited tobe EXPOSED!

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broken heart

February is National Heart DiseaseAwareness Month, this Disease happensto be the #1 killer of women in America..if you think about it, that’s quite a fewbroken hearts! Chicago has plans toexpose this unfortunate HUSH!

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Words by: Rebecca Grayson

To bring awareness to National HeartDisease Awareness Month we decided to do aspread that showcases the realities thatwill occur to even the most beautifulwomen, young or old, regardless to cultureif you don't take care of your heart. Abroken heart can be mended, but there isno need to bear a scar, especially if youare practicing prevention!

Here's a hush, did you know that february is national heartawareness month? here's another hush, did you know that heartdisease is the number one killer of women in this country?Heart Disease is preventable and can be defined as manydisorders that prevent normal heart functioning. Some arecongenital (existing since birth) and some develop during alifetime. Some affect the structure and function of the heart,while some affect the structure and function of the adjoiningarteries.

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Here in Chicago ourfashionable MagnificentMile is getting to theheart of things!Northwestern MemorialHospital is partnering withsome of the amazingstudents from ColumbiaCollege to display 1005-foot-tall heart statuesalong Michigan Avestarting Jan. 31st.

The Campaign is called"Hearts a Bluhm", in reference toNorthwestern's Bluhm CardiovascularInstitute. The project is meant tobring awareness to cardiovasculardisease and to National Heart Month.

So if you want tofeel the love, take astroll down the MagMile and enjoy thesight of statues thatwill steal yourheart!Hush/Page 62

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editor’s picks TREND SET 1/love theoryLove is definitely in the air this spring season! The trend that we are seeingis not just a reference to the heart, but a reference to the word L-O-V-E!Because love never goes out of style, neither will these selected trend baseditems.

TREND SET 2/heart the dotEveryone's i's will be dotted this season! Yes, the infamous polka dot printin back in full force. We are seeing this trend on EVERYTHING! From teacupsto bags and even in multi colored prints with bold bright colorcombinations. It's not your standard black and white polka dot, it's back tosteal your heart!

trend set 2 --heart the dot

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ethansays...Romance is alive and lives in the heart!Especially when you have Chocolate &Raspberries for truffles and martinis!

These are my truffles that I loveto make and I also decided onmaking it into a martini. Let meknow what you guys like more orif your really feeling in themood you can make miniatureversions of the truffles and usethem as garnish on the martinis.

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TRUFFLESINGREDIENTS

1/2 lb. dark chocolate,chopped2 Tbsp. unsalted butter1/2 cup heavy cream3 Tbsp. raspberryliqueur, like chambord3 Tbsp. seedlessraspberry jam dutch-processed or unsweetenedcocoa powder, forrolling

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DIRECTIONSPut the chopped chocolatein a stainless steel bowland set aside. In a smallsaucepan, heat the butterand heavy cream to justboiling and then turn off.Pour the mixture through asieve onto the choppedchocolate. Gently whisktogether the chocolate andcream mixture until thechocolate is melted. Stir inthe Framboise and seedlessjam. Refrigerate the mixturefor an hour or longer,until firm.

MARTINIINGREDIENTS

1 part chambord2 part raspberry vodka2 part dark godiva1 part baileys4 raspberries for garnishcocoa powder

DIRECTIONScombine chambord, vodka, baileysand godiva then shake well andput in cocoa powder rimmed martiniglass, .skewer raspberries and putin martini glass.

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sometimes you have to do things evenwhen your heart isn’t it! This guydoesn’t look like he’s in LOVE! Lol!

Hearts stomping thepavement? We are notsold on this one!

Yes we LOVE this PB&Jwallet! If we couldonly lose the crust!

There is no place likehome!

Now the fellas can have apair of ruby slippers!Very MJ dont you think?

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Do you remember the day that youlost your heart? Who did you giveit to and how did you manage tofind it again? When you found it,did you discover that it had neverleft you?

When it gets rough, its usuallytime to run with your heartguarded of course. Will you giveyour heart to me for a hour? If so,Id like you to close your eyes andimagine what would happen if youtook a chance. Now open your eyesand visualize that chance cominginto a realization. Commit to itlike never before!

Take out a piece of paper and askyour commitment to circle yes if itis willing be yours and no if itjust wants to be friends. Be sure todraw a few hearts on the paper foreye candy. Sit it on the table anda hour later become yourcommitment and answer yourself.

Chances are your heartwont want to endure therejection and if your heartlikes the pain of rejection,then you can always keepthat on the HUSH!

Ogi MerzierEditor N ChiefHush Chicago Magazinehushchicagomagazine@gmailwe heart reader mail!

Staying true toyour heart andthe things thatbring passionto you is avery toughthing to do!

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