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a premium content fashion magazine December 2012

UTPA-AMASTYLE SHOWat RED

Lisa Nik TrunkShow CaratsFine Jewels

Puppy LoveStyle ShowJones & Jones

All Eyes OnAndrea AndradeMiss Nuestra BellezaTamaulipas

Fifth AnnualIron Chef

Club at Cimarron

17th Century PeriodDresses custom made

at Blanca’s Bridal

Hip Chix Jeanshomegrown

Texas style

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Blanca’s Bridal Boutique(956) 972-1616 / 1615 N.10th St. McAllenAcross from Peter Piper Pizza at Pecan

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UTPA-AMA 6STYLE SHOWat RED

Lisa Nik Trunk Show 16Carats Fine Jewels

Puppy Love Style Show 18Jones & Jones Showroomfor the Palm Valley Animals

All Eyes On Andrea Andrade 26Miss Nuestra Belleza Tamaulipas

Clout-Power & Influence 29Women in Motion

Fifth Annual Iron Chef 30Club at CimarronHair & Makeup

17th Century Period Dresses 38custom made at Blanca’s Bridal

Contempo Artwall 41

Contempo Avante 45Ancient Egyptian influenceon Today’s Makeup

Hip Chix Jeans homegrown 46Texas style

Contempo is a publication of Contempo Magazine Inc. All opinions represented are of the authors & not necessarily the views of the pub-lisher. The publisher makes no representations regarding advertising content. Contempo Magazine is a trademark of Contempo Maga-zine Inc. All rights reserved. All content published and constructed by Contempo Magazine is the property of Contempo Magazine Inc. Permission for reprint shall be granted only upon written request and authorized release from Contempo Magazine Inc.

President / Ralph Magaña (956)467-7880

Fashion Editor / Marketing DirectorNatalie Bugarin (956) 569-1147

Business EditorErik Perales (956) 219-9765

Ad Sales McAllenMary Jane Aleman / (956) 533-7716

Bambi Musick / (956) 599-3219Ad Sales Brownsville

Fabiola Leal / (956) 543-0567 or 408-7578photos by Fox Aguilar, Rey Vento

Distribution / Omar Bugarin

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a premium content fashion magazine

IN THIS ISSUE

a premium content fashion magazine December 2012

UTPA-AMASTYLE SHOWat RED

Lisa Nik TrunkShow CaratsFine Jewels

Puppy LoveStyle ShowJones & Jones

All Eyes OnAndrea AndradeMiss Nuestra BellezaTamaulipas

Fifth AnnualIron Chef

Club at CimarronHair & Makeup

17th Century PeriodDresses custom made

at Blanca’s Bridal

Hip Chix Jeanshomegrown

Texas style

On the cover: Miss Andrea Andrade appearing on South 17th Street in front of Classico. Andrea’s wardrobe for the cover shoot was provided by Fiusha of Downtown McAllen.photography by Rey Vento

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UTPA AMAANNUALSTYLESHOW

RED McAllenICE House DistrictThursday, Nov. 16th 2012

Styling:Mali Corpus

Hair & Makeup:Mary Chapa& Veronica Lake

Apparel:CacheEntertainment:

Photos:Fox Aguilar

On November 15, 2012, The American marketing as-

sociation (AMA) at the University of Texas Pan-American

(UTPA) held their second annual fashion show, "I AMA

Fashionista" at RED in McAllen, Texas, featuring clothes

from A’gaci, Banana Republic and Cache'. Sponsors in-

cluded: Mali Corpus (stylist), Mary Chapa (makeup artist),

Veronica Lake (makeup artist), Ralph Magaña-publisher,

Contempo Magazine, Natalie Bugarin-Fashion Editor,

Contempo Magazine, Fox Aguilar-photographer, Con-

tempo Magazine, Hermes music and our host, RED. AMA

had one success event with a large supportive crowd

eager to view the style show at RED, a sophisticated

new dinner and cocktail venue on the Miracle Mile just

west of 10th. Street. Twenty two models paraded on the

Contempo runway two or three outfits representing fall

inventories from the sponsor retailers. Feature photogra-

pher Fox Aguilar set up just off the runway end with spe-

cial lighting to snap various shots along the path with his

Canon-EOS 5D-Mark II, and captured the really great

images you see here. The event was a great fashion es-

cape and gave the A.M.A. marketeers a chance to show

off their talents.

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HIGHLIGHTSUTPA AMAANNUALSTYLESHOWNov. 16th 2012

Now what exactly is AMA?

AMA or The American Marketing Association is the world's

largest and most comprehensive professional society of

marketers. It is a professional non-profit organization for

marketers that promotes education and assists personal

and professional career development among marketing

professionals while encouraging the advancement, sci-

ence, and ethical practice of marketing disciplines. AMA

is the only organization that provides direct benefits to

marketing professionals in both business and academia,

including all levels of marketing practitioners, educators

and students. Nonetheless, AMA is an organization that

thrives on the idea of growing as a professional. It is that

main reason this organization dedicates itself in fundrais-

ing in the professional level. The AMA looks forward with

plans for more events that will showcase more marketing

projects. So keep your eyes peeled!

To inquire about the A.M.A. visit there website at: www.

amautpa.com

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Carats Fine Jewels / Lisa Nik Trunk Show / Jones & Jones-McAllenLisa Nik combines colored gemstones, diamonds, and artful elements to create fashionable jewelry that women can enjoy on any occasion. The mission translates artistic elements into avant-garde jewelry created for a global network of enlightened women.The company was founded on a strong belief in the individuality of expression through bold color, an adherence to the highest standards of quality, and the importance of a personalized shopping experience. The goal is to evoke emotional responses and inspire moments of optimism and happiness. The Lisa Nik collection is available at Jones & Jones and at other select fine jewelry boutiques worldwide.


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PuppyLoveFashionShow

Jones & Jonesuptown Plaza, McAllenThursday, December. 7th 2012

Styling:Mary Landon Jones

Apparel:Jones & JonesMC: Letty Valadez

Photos:Fox Aguilar


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PuppyLoveFashion at Jones & Jones benefiting the Palm Valley Animal Shelter


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Newly remodeled and fitted, Sahadi’s has been for almost 40 years a premier dining establishment that has set the standard in fine dining for four decades in the McAllen area. Now, with our new look, sounds, and tastes you will be even more impressed!

Our new executive chef: Adam Cavazos.Our new menus are a mix of our gold standards and some truly unique meat & fish specialties that can’t quite be put into the usual categories! Our meats are produced locally, organically raised, and butchered inhouse. Our fish entrees, like sea bass and lobster are delivered fresh, not frozen. You will know when you taste it. There is a big difference!

Our new ambiance:We have more room now in our main dining area and special private dining rooms available for guests. Better yet, we have nightly musical performances by Ray Sandoval that will make you feel like it ’s 1980 and you are back at Treviño’s in Old Mexico.

Our new owners:We have been patrons of Sahadi for many years, and like so many McAllen area residents, we cherish all the aspects of this historic establishment. You will see that in our impeccable ser-vice, exciting new menu items that fit the Sahadi profile, and in our attitude about you our long time customers and patrons. We are, as a local business, tailored to offer our dinner guests delightfully competitive menu and fine wine pricing. We aim to please!

Some come on over. You will like what you see!-Gene Fjerstad.

Visit our new enlarged cocktail bar!

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Soups, Salads, Sandwiches and Daily Off the Menu Items to Try. Our specialty is preparing fresh and appetizing healthy choices that offer delightful new tastes to the palate.

Enjoy dining off our lunch and breakfast menus all day. And then, mingle about our quaint boutique to see some one-of-kind antique collectables.

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Andrea Andrade, newly crowned Nuestra Belleza Tamaulipas 2012, was born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamau-lipas, Mexico, but spent much of her early life in Cd. Monte, near the coast where she completed her stud-ies. She is the daughter of photographer Gustavo An-drade and businesswoman, Veronica Vargas. Andrea began competing local in pageants at the at of 16, and won her first title in the 2009 Reina Expo-Mante. She then moved to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to study photography and begin a modeling career.

On the night of July the 12th this year Andrea partici-pated in the Nuestra Belleza Pageant in Matamoros, Tamaulipas and was crowned the winner, and later competed in the Nuestra Belleza Mexico. She com-ments of the pageant, “ Nuestra Belleza Mexico for me was realizing a dream come true. It was an incredible experience where I learned a lot, had a chance to grow as a person-an experience that will always live in my heart.”

All Eyes OnAndreaAndradeMiss NuestraBelleza2012


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admired women of her time.

By: Erik Perales, Ralph Magaña

From Clara Barton (founder of the American Red Cross), to Mary Edwards Walker (first female to receive the Med-al of Honor), to Florence Butt (Founder of H-E-B) and Oprah Winfrey (self-made billionaire through television) women have been leaving their own legacy in business, showing the world they can swim with the sharks. Accord-ing to Forbes, “women make up 46.9% of the U.S. work-force and they will be creating over half (4.86-million) of the projected new jobs to come in the next six years.”

A 1940’s symbol recently resurfaced, known as the “We can do it” poster that once highlighted American women for their spirit in filling the void left by men who had to go off and fight (women did not have access to combat duty back then) during the last world war. That same “we can do it” attitude that took women out of the home and into factories during the war is taking them into board rooms as they now represent a much larger and better paid movement, giving the old poster a new purpose.

The impact of women in the business world culture has been dynamic in the last decade. But, in a big way, this trend really began in the 60’s with the burning of the bras. Although women didn’t have much power, their atti-tude was rich with ambition and determination, and per-sistence paid off. The first single event that catapulted the movement occurred in 1963 when Katherine Graham became the publisher of the Washington Post after her husband’s death. She remained there until 1991.

Today, you don’t have to be a lip executive to see how women have climbed quickly in the business world-it ’s all around us. For us, most of the businesses our magazine deals with are either run or owned by women. A record number of companies (4%) are now run by women who started getting their feet wet in the 1970’s. Firsts, IBM ap-pointed a woman, Ginni Rometty, to lead the company. Wal-Mart appointed Rosalind Brewer as its first woman and first African-American to head Sam’s Club.

Having the ability to multi-task comes to their advan-tage when running their own businesses. A study done by Forbes found that In the earning of bachelor degrees, women are now outpacing men by 68%. When start-ing their own businesses, women earned only 1/8 of the funding that men earn; however, they still have had the strength and ability to break through the barriers and lead their companies to success.

That entrepreneurial ascension and the drive it inspires in young women today translates into increased market influence and buying power. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, female entrepreneurs gener-ate $2.3 trillion into the American economy and employ more than 18 million people. The traditional economic influences are still there ie: the broad spectrum of domes-tic purchasing, but what has changed is their level of af-fluent spending. According to the Economist, women are the single biggest driver of the global economy. They are responsible for 85 percent of all consumer spending, representing $7 trillion in personal and business spend-ing — roughly the size of Japan’s economy and it looks like the trend is well established.

30 years ago all the guys in junior high school would note how, even then, the girls made all the good grades. And we would scratch our heads, ponder for a moment the consequences, and give it no more thought. Well, nothing has changed by all contemporary standards as women out-score men overall in primary, secondary, and in higher educational pursuits and as mature business women’s incomes continue to rise. The now famous poster of the 40’s could be replaced soon with another, more appropriate portrayal of a board room chief executive wearing a chiffon scarf.

CLOUT-POWERUNLEASHEDAMERICAN WOMEN-GROOMED TO HAVETHE RIGHT STUFFBUILD EMPIRESON FRESH IDEAS.

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trillion dollars intothe U.S. economy

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Carved Roasted Beef Tenderloin by Chef Agustin Hernandez from State Farm Arena

5th Annual Iron ChefCompetitionThe Final Battle Highlights

Chef & Cake Decorating CompetitionClub at CimarronIBO: Camp University, Food Bank of the RGV, March of Dimes, Easter SealsFormat: 3 rounds, 2 day judged elimination & people’s choice awardsSponsors: Boggus Ford & Lincoln, Cimarron Country Club,Contempo Magazine


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HIGHLIGHTS5TH ANNUALIRON CHEFCIMARRONCOUNTRYCLUBbenefitingEaster SealsFood Bank of RGVMarch of DimesC.A.M.P. University

2012 RGV IRON CHEF winner Chef Instructor Jesse Castellon-ICI-Suagr


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Introducing a specialoffer from Francheska’s

Cultured Pearls!Francheska’s Cultured Pearls are high quality pearls farmed in the pristine waters off the southern Phil-ippine coast in an eco friendly location. They are farmed near the island of Palawan in the south which produces the best cultured pearls in the world!

Francheska’s Pearls are exotic, always in style, and worn by queens, princesses, celebrities, and poli-ticians. In style with gowns and jeans, you will look goregeous wearing them on all occassions. Now you can afford your own strand (at wholesale prices) just like the celebrities!

Francheska is also looking to expand their retail pres-ence at local boutiques. To inquire about marketing Francheska’s Cultured Pearls or to get a strand of your own contact Rhodora Elizondo at:

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Fine fabrics, hand-made fancy lace with jeweled adornments characterized 18th Century fashion in Paris. See these one of a kind, authentic designs of custom formals available at Blanca’s Bridal Boutique. It takes about a month, but Blanca’s makes them right there in the boutique, and they are custom ordered to spec in textiles, adornments, colors, and styles de-pending on your preferences.

Many private clients come from beyond the Valley to order one of these historically accurate masterpieces made by Blanca. Some bring photos of their favorites which she uses as a guide to make an exact

Authentic Period Dresses from 17th Century Paris are allCustom made to orderfrom Blanca’sBridal Boutique


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replicas. Blanca has been in the business for over 15 years, with eight of those years here in the Valley. She has made, from scratch, custom gowns for Texas level pageant winners and celebrities over that period in the fashion business.

Besides Blanca’s passion for authentic fashion, she owns and operates Blanca’s Bridal & Boutique on N.10 St., on the west side, but just north of Pecan. Her showroom is loaded with floor space inventory and is easy to ma-neuver around in. She carries all the leading brands like: DEMETRIOS, MAGGIE SOTTERO ,TONNY BOWLS, YO-VANY, TERRANI, MORILEE, MARYS, MELODY,GYNZA & JASMIN in stock and in catalog. Her showroom is com-plete with presentation stage, large dressing rooms, and lounge area.


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About RegenPlasma™

The internal essence of the blood inside you contains life-giving fundamental protein growth factors that are designed to restore and strengthen your body. RegenPlasma™, a leading edge patented technology, harnesses a high concentration of your own biological nutrient-rich cells and unleashes them to naturally promote skin health by stimulating a rebuilding of the underlying structural integrity of your skin, With a simple, quick and advantageous RegenLab™ process, your own b blood is safely prepared on the physician's premises and is delivered to your skin within the same treatment session.

How does RegenPlasma™ work?

RegenPlasma™ is a regenerative medicine and works best aesthetically when it is introduced into the skin. Your own concentration of cells will then work with your body to naturally promote a "structure and signals" process for new tissue and collagen growth.

When will I see results?

wrinkles have softened and deeper wrinkled areas, such as nasilabial-folds, may look more plump and smoother. However, according to studies, the main goal of a

develop long-term collagen formations in the dermis. Any plumping in the treated areas with RegenPlasma™ may slowly be absorbed into the dermis creating a platform for stronger skin and a more healthy appearance.Overall, results are gradual and will vary from person to person based on health, age and genetic make-up.

complexion, texture and tone usually within three weeks. Subtle improvements can progressively continue for up to a year.

What areas can be treated with RegenPlasma™?

RegenPlasma™ is derived from your own biological make-up and does not contain synthetic products, therefore, virtually any area of the body can be treated such as: face, neck, chest, hands, scars, etc.

How many treatments will I need?

The basic strategy for a RegenPlasma™ program can range from one to three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Yet, once you discuss the primary priorities of your skin needs with your physician, the number of treatments could vary.

Are there any side e�ects?

Because all constitutes retrieved in RegenPlasma™ are exclusively from you (autologous in origin), there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or intolerance. Nevertheless, before the treatment you need to disclose all the medications you are taking (including herbs) with your doctor.

How will I take care of my skin after the treatment?

In order to enjoy a maximum response to your RegenPlasma™ treatment you should eat right, drink lots of water and incorporate the recommended facial care by your physician.

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About RegenPlasma™

The internal essence of the blood inside you contains life-giving fundamental protein growth factors that are designed to restore and strengthen your body. RegenPlasma™, a leading edge patented technology, harnesses a high concentration of your own biological nutrient-rich cells and unleashes them to naturally promote skin health by stimulating a rebuilding of the underlying structural integrity of your skin, With a simple, quick and advantageous RegenLab™ process, your own b blood is safely prepared on the physician's premises and is delivered to your skin within the same treatment session.

How does RegenPlasma™ work?

RegenPlasma™ is a regenerative medicine and works best aesthetically when it is introduced into the skin. Your own concentration of cells will then work with your body to naturally promote a "structure and signals" process for new tissue and collagen growth.

When will I see results?

wrinkles have softened and deeper wrinkled areas, such as nasilabial-folds, may look more plump and smoother. However, according to studies, the main goal of a

develop long-term collagen formations in the dermis. Any plumping in the treated areas with RegenPlasma™ may slowly be absorbed into the dermis creating a platform for stronger skin and a more healthy appearance.Overall, results are gradual and will vary from person to person based on health, age and genetic make-up.

complexion, texture and tone usually within three weeks. Subtle improvements can progressively continue for up to a year.

What areas can be treated with RegenPlasma™?

RegenPlasma™ is derived from your own biological make-up and does not contain synthetic products, therefore, virtually any area of the body can be treated such as: face, neck, chest, hands, scars, etc.

How many treatments will I need?

The basic strategy for a RegenPlasma™ program can range from one to three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Yet, once you discuss the primary priorities of your skin needs with your physician, the number of treatments could vary.

Are there any side e�ects?

Because all constitutes retrieved in RegenPlasma™ are exclusively from you (autologous in origin), there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or intolerance. Nevertheless, before the treatment you need to disclose all the medications you are taking (including herbs) with your doctor.

How will I take care of my skin after the treatment?

In order to enjoy a maximum response to your RegenPlasma™ treatment you should eat right, drink lots of water and incorporate the recommended facial care by your physician.

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As early as 4000B.C. Ancient Egyptians, both men and women, wore distinct eye make up, rouge and perfumed oils that soft-ened the skin and prevented burning in the sun and damage from the sandy desert winds. They also adorned their statues with different types of cosmetics. The higher the person’s status, the more clothes and make-up they wore.

Ancient Egyptian eye make up was extremely elaborate and mostly char-acterized by the almond eye look. The eye make they used concentrated in providing color to their eye lashes, eye lids and eye brows. The favorite eye make up colors were black, blue and green. The powders used to create the eye make up were ground on a palette then mixed with water to form a paste. The black coloring of Ancient Egyptian eye make up was achieved by the use of galena, a blue-grey form of lead sulfide that was mined in the eastern dessert near Gebel el-Zeit. When mixed with soot it becomes kohl which was used to make black eye makeup. Ancient Egyptian Physicians prescribed the use of kohl against eye diseases, while galena, was known for having

disinfectant qualities. Kohl was effective at shielding the ancient egyptian from a sever dessert sun and was also used to discourage insects.

The green coloring of Ancient Egyptian eye make up was achieved by the use green pigment called malachite-a mineral pigment dating back from antiquity that was imported from the Sinai Desert. The malchite stone was first crushed and then mixed as green eye make up.

Ancient Egyptians used a type of rouge to stain their lips and cheeks. The red coloring used by Ancient Egyptian in make up was achieved by the use of ochre. Red ochre is a pigment made from naturally tinted clay hydrated iron oxide. To make the ochre used for make up the clay was first mined from the ground, washed to separate sand from ochre and then dried in the sun and sometimes burned to enhance the natural color.

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Ancient Egyptians of both sexes ap-plied makeup cosmetically and to protect their eyes and skin from the blistering dessert sun. Stylish green, teal, and black, (favored colors of the period) remain widely popular in jewelry, clothing, and in the artistry of makeup today.

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