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ethnic hushThis issue is something that I amhoping will inspire people. I loveEthnic Hush. I love all thingsassociated with what this issue isall about. We shot some greateditorials and we are usingfashion to explore some deepersocial issues in an effort to getyou to think and ponder longafter you have read the issuefrom cover to cover. We explorethe word "homegirl", which is aterm of endearment within theinner city and the hip-hopcommunity. I think that in thisissue, it becomes apparent thatwe are all the same. Whathappens when you put a modelon the street and have her beg formoney? What happens when youtake a European model and puther in a Inner City environment?What happens when you put arebellious Asian girl in front of aplate filled with gold and silvertrinkets? Will she conform to hersurroundings or will she be whoshe is inside? What happenswhen you have a model movefrom side to side, jump up anddown?

Will movement bring a smile to herface, will it bring a smile to yours?These editorials can be viewed asthe key elements that makefashion...well, fashion! Fashionknows no boundaries, it knows nocolor, it can be worn by anyonefrom any culture. It is full of color,full of movement, it has texture, ithas shine, it is glamour and it canbe lead to fake imagery. It canmake you what you are andeverything that you are not. Fashionis culture, it is diverse, it is foreveryone that means fashion isethnic! What better place to unleashthis notion than in Chicago! Theultimate cultural melting pot!

I was excited to shoot HomegirlDougie! We shot it in myneighborhood. I found it interestingthat I could not find a team thatwanted to shoot at the RamosGrocery Store. When a team wasassembled, we all had an amazingexperience. The neighborhood wasso happy to see us there. Everyonewas so excited and the childrenwere in awe of the model, thephotographer, the makeup artist and

the stylist. I over heard one of the kids say toanother, I want to be a photographer just likehim when I grow up. I thought to myself, thisis what fashion can do...It can inspire! Iactually knew that before I heard the little boysay that, because fashion inspired me andcontinues to do so each and everyday!

One of my fashion hero's found the publicationvia Facebook and it blew my mind completely.I got up the nerve to ask for a interview and hegranted us with a powerful Q&A that I thinkeveryone should read! Nicolas Jurnjack did notgive up and because of that he has become oneof the biggest names in the fashion industrythat you may have never heard of. If fashion ispower, he is a true superman and he shows nosign of slowing down! My heart skips a beat,because we need him to share his talent andwisdom for many more years to come.

I love bringing a issue to you each and everymonth that demonstrates uniqueness. I think itis important to bring diversity to any existingmedium as it helps us grow. There is no turningback, if there is no one to do hair, I'll do itmyself...If we don’t have wardrobe, I'll makesome and if there is no photographer...I'll shootit myself! Hush Chicago Magazine isimportant not only to Chicago, but to people allaround the world who want to admiresomething different. We are all so verydifferent and that's what we all have incommon. This is what keeps fashion rollingand so will Hush Chicago Magazine! Vogue isVogue, Elle is Elle and Hush is Hush! Tryingto be something that we are not means that wedon't like who we are..so why be like anythingelse? Besides you can't copy greatness, youshould only tap into your own!

Enjoy! Ogi :)

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hush chicago magazineCopyright 2010 - Hush Chicago Magazine

contributorshushstaff

June 2010/Issue 4Ethnic Hush

Editor N Chief/CreativeDirector:Ogi Merzier

Editor At Large:Redgi Woods

Beauty Editor:Gosia Gorniak

Food & Travel Editor:Courtney Nzeribe

Writers:Ogi MerzierRebecca GraysonHeather SwickXavier LangFatire Mica JashariPaige Ashley Steel

Issue Conception, Layoutand Art Direction:Ogi Merzier

Cover Photo:Image: Chris NightengaleModel: Natalie BryantMUA: Gosia GorniakHair: Ogi MerzierStylist: Ogi MerzierWardrobe: V.E. DesignsLocation: Nightengale StudiosPost Production: Ogi Merzier

PhotographerChrisNightengale

CoverModelNatalieBryant

PhotographerBjornKanvanaugh

Paige Steele-RollinsFashion Writer

Fashion EditorFatire MicaJashari

PhotographerKelly Hogan

PhotographerNathanielSmith Fashion Stylist

SarahZakareckis

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Chicago has tons of Ethnicity!

Including African, Irish, German, Italian,Arab, Mexican, English, Bulgarian, Greek,Chinese, Indian, Lithuanian, Polish,Romanian, Serbian, Swedish, Ukrainian,Dutch, Puerto Rican and a huge Gay andLesbian group. Chicago is the most diversecity in America and yet most of Chicago isgenerally regarded as being somewhatracially segregated. Chicago's uniqueculture arises from it being a melting pot,with nearly even percentages of Whitesand African Americans as well as sizeablepopulations of Hispanics and Asians.

A Ethnic Group is a group of people whosemembers identify with each other, througha common heritage that is real or assumed-sharing cultural characteristics. This sharedheritage may be based upon putativecommon ancestry, history, kinship, religion,language, shared territory, nationality orphysical appearance. Members of anethnic group are conscious of belonging toan ethnic group; moreover ethnic identity isfurther marked by the recognition fromothers of a group's distinctiveness.

In June the city comes alive with festivals,parades and traditional Chicago events!For fashion lovers in Chicago, this is ourseason! Not only to see fashion and trendslive and direct, but finally we have placesto go to wear garments we love!

Enjoy the June Issue, Ethnic Hush!Redgi Woods, Editor at Large

The fashion industry

itself is a "ethnic group".

Fashion is for everyone,

and is a part of

everyone’s social status,

culture or creed. It is

actually culture which

inspires fashion!

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FASHION and BEAUTYEDITORIALS-HOMEGIRL JUMP - PG 18HOMEGIRL DOUGIE - PG 40HOMEGIRL SHINE - PG 36HOMEGIRL HUSTLE - PG 52ETHNIC DELICATESSEN - PG 64

JUNE FASHION ICON-HE LOVES TEXTURE!Meet High Fashion HairstylistNicolas Jurnjack - PG 10

FEATURES-TATTLE ON THE HUSH!FATIRE MICA JASHARI tells onthe MELTING LUXE EVENT! -PG 6

Courtney Says: TASTE THISHUSH! Follow her to the bestETHNIC MARKETS inCHICAGO! - PG 62

PAIGE wants to know..doyou have staple jewelrypieces? - PG 72

REGULAR HUSH STUFF-Hush list - pg 16Hush events - pg 34Designer to watch - pg. 48Fashion 101 - pg 50The Hush 10 list - pg 73

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tattle on the hushStepping into an art gallery, withan intimate runway set up alongside artistic paintings.. youimmediately feel the audience ofartist, journalist, photographersand fashionistas hungry for show.Rose Mae Turner, an emergingChicago designer, who waspresenting her current collectionand Fall 2010 preview along withbody paint art provided by thetalented Mario Ink.

Rosina Mae presented acollection of vibrant designswhich were shown in a way toreawaken a powerful feminineemotion and proved to bewonderfully trendy. Rosedescribes a "a witty, adventurous,rebel. A socialite .. Anonconformist..., as her primaryconsumer. “She walks into theroom- heads turn. She’s effortlessand free… simply flawless, addsRose.

You could feel the “go-getter” inthese vibrant designs as themodels walked down the runway.The collection stayed true to thedesigner’s vision, which I admiredgreatly. While other designers shyaway from their previouscollections, Rose looks to herearlier pieces for inspiration. In thiscollection, she recreated certainfavorite garments from previouscollections. So much creativity inher designs, it was like a work ofart in the show itself.

Chicago Fashion Goodness is exposed! Hush Chicago Magazine tooknotice at The Art Trade’s, “Melting Luxe” event featuring ChicagoFashion Designer Rosina Mae and Body Paint Artistry by Mario Ink.Words By: Fatire Mica Jashari

fashion and art combinedequals pure “luxe”!tattle on the hush

Jennifer Lindsay Sullivan, (an artistherself) who represents The ArtTrade Organization, reaches outto other artists. The concept ofthe organization is extremelyunique and will do great thingsfor the artist that needs to seeappreciation for their work. Whatartist does not need that?

"Too often do artists’ go homewith their own work”, (after ashowing or art fair etc.) saysJennifer. “The Art Trade is a wayfor artists to auction each otherswork and go home with a brandnew piece of art, meaning yourwork is appreciated by a peer”,she adds.

The atmosphere of the artssupporting the arts created aenergy that indeed promoted a“luxe” feeling. Fashion is art andArt is so very fashionable. Geniusand not done enough!

For more info on The Art Trade:www.thearttrade.com

To learn more about Rosina Maefashions: www.rosinamae.com

For more info on Mario Ink:www.marioink.com

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Meet Fashion Icon, Nicolas Jurnjack!He LOVES texture!Noami Campbell, Heidi Klum and Jennifer Lopez are a few of thecelebrities/models that have been lucky enough to wear his designs, althoughhe is not a Fashion Designer. He is a Fashion Icon from behind the scenes of theexclusive fashion elite.Nicolas Jurnjack is the high fashion hairstylist that every hairstylist wants to be! There is no one who has donewhat he has done. Only a master would continue to push himself after 25 years! He still continues to createnew and contemporary hair looks that help us imagine and taps into our inspirational centers. There are manyreasons one should bow to his greatness despite the fact that his work will make you stop, stare and imagine.

If you don't know who Nicolas Jurnjack is, you should keep that on the HUSH!

You know him even if you don't think that you do! Perhaps you have picked up a copy of American Vogue,Italian Vogue or even Harper's Bazaar, if you have, chances are you know him very well.

Words and Interview by Ogi Merzier

Merzier: I think that it is safe to say,that anyone who really knows fashion,should be very familiar with your work.Your talent can not be measured! I thinkeveryone should strive to be the very bestin their fields. When you first got into thisbusiness, did you think that you could bethe best at high fashion hair styling?

Jurnjack: Well, 25 years ago (when Istarted) the fashion industry was quitedifferent. The rules were simple, you hadto be extremely talented to challenge thebig names in positions at that time. A“network” or “connections” couldn't reallybe any help to access the first floors of theindustry. This was the time of oldtechnique and pure knowledge of yourcraft which could only be inspired by themajor maestros who came before you.

Merzier: Let’s talk about that, whatmasters did you look to?(Continued on page 14)

If you have purchased

A copy of Vogue, Elle or Bazaar

Within the last 25 years....trust me ..., you are a fan of his work!

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We salute youMr. Jurnjack! Youare a true FashionIcon and a Hushthat needed to berevealed to theWORLD! Thank youfor all of thecovers, with theamazing hair thathas inspired us all!Images used with permission.For a list of credits log ontowww.nicolasjurnjack.com

For Mr. Jurnjacks daily journaland hair videoswww.styleforhair.com

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Jurnjack: Crhistophe Carita,Alexandre De Paris and Garren(to name a few). Thegeneration following these bignames,were very influenced bythe shadows of the “Hair Kings”behind them! Which can onlymean that they were extremelyproficient in terms of techniqueand creativity.

Merzier: Did you plan on beingbetter than those youmentioned?

Jurnjack: The Fashion Editors ofthe big magazines at that time,(pretty much all of them), hadworked in the past withmaestros and the legendaryhairstylists. One can onlyimagine how good you had tobe at the that time. I knew that Ihad to be better so that I couldhave my turn.

Merzier: Vous êtes originaire deFrance, (you are originally fromFrance,) and your amazing storybegins at age 16. Tell me howyou came into employment atof all places, a “hair salon?”

Jurnjack: At age 16 , I wasalready attracted to someesthetic visions. I was a veryquiet teenager and I was justnot into the traditional schoolingsetting. So, I enrolled in aworking agency. I was sent to ahair shop to be an apprentice,and in most of the cases, I wasthe “cleaning lady.” Afterproviding janitorial services, Ibecame “shampoo person!” Iwanted to learn more than justwashing people's hair.

Jurnjack: The last hair shop I workedat (I was 19 at the time) was veryupscale. 45 employees, transparentelevators..high class! Upon having avery electric conversation with theboss, I soon had the exit doorpointed to me, on a Saturday and inthe middle of the day. I was booked

full of clients. I grabbed (at theentrance on a coffee table) aVogue magazine and I said loudly;

"I'll be working for thismagazine one day !!!and of course, everybody waslaughing at me. 4 years later I sentthem a copy of my first Voguecover.

Merzier: Great Story! One shouldnever make fun of your dreams! Ifyou really want it, you can it have it!What a great HUSH!

Merzier: Working in a hair salon,you have to share at least onegood hair salon story! I want tohear about your Hair Salon HUSH!

Merzier: Your first magazinetears came from ElleMagazine! Let's talk aboutthe call you ultimately gotfrom "le meilleur desmeilleurs" (the best of thebest) Vogue Magazine! Canyou share how yourrelationship with the Voguefranchise got started?

Jurnjack: When I was 20,while in Paris, I did tests(photo shoots) with many ofthe “new faces” models whowere newly signed atagencies. Working withfashion photographers,makeup artists for free, I mustsay, that life was pretty hard.I must have done (for nomoney at all) around 250 testshoots, with about 60 or 70photographers from allnationalities, none of themhad a career going in thefashion industry. I took myportfolio (on severaloccasions) to magazineeditors, and no one wouldhire me.

No one would give me ajob!I kept hearing, “you need anagent " and to get an agentyou need tear sheets it wasvery depressing and verydifficult to keep my focus.

I joined a small agencywhere nothing washappening! (in reference tomy career) The turn camewithin a few months of mebeing signed to an agency.Vogue magazine hadpostponed a shoot due torain, (a haute couture storyabout 16 pages) and theynow needed someone forhair. Nobody was availablebecause we were in fullsummer. (a big break for ushere in France) Voguecouldn't find anybody! Evenafter going from the topAgencies down to thesmaller ones.

My portfolio was on the desk of the bookingeditor mixed with about 20 other portfoliosfrom hairstylists like myself with no currentprofile at all. I was really surprised when I wasasked to go to the Vogue office right in themiddle of the summer! Nobody told me if Iwas confirmed or not for the job, I was askedjust one question, "Do you know how to puthair under a hat ? " They had about 15 hatsand they were using 2 Super Models. Sohere we go! 2 days later we're on location, inthe garden of a beautiful castle.

I decided to just go for it , I knewI would not have another chance,to show my talents. Without any

agreement from the Wardrobe Stylist or thePhotographer. When the Fashion Editorcame back to me to follow up, she said"Wooow!! What do we have here? I wasstarting to sweat! I thought perhaps I took ita bit too far on this one!!!

Merzier: Looks like you made the rightdecision! Obviously your risk paid off?

Jurnjack: Indeed, she said: I love what youdid! Amazing! She told the photographer,"lets shot the first photo without a hat " shelooks fabulous!" We never used a single hat!2 months later, I had 16 pages + a cover(with my name mentioned in the credits)sitting at all news agents (newsstands) inParis!

The following months I was with options!

And it became a regular thing! I got calls forGerman Vogue, followed by Italian Vogue,and, UK Vogue. It was just an explosion!

Merzier: I'd like for you to blow my mind nowand share with me the number of coversthat you have done to date?

Jurnjack: I think about 240 to 250 covers alltogether. Very close to 100 with Vogue. Ihave done lots of shoots with Bazaar,(domestic and international) Elle and Allure.

Merzier: When you are creating theseamazing looks with hair, what feeling are youtrying to envoke in the reader?

Jurnjack: After discussions withthe style team, magazineeditor(s) and thephotographer, we figure outthe mood of the model whilelooking on the racks (ofgarments). I am alwaysthinking that I am not workingfor my portfolio, I am workingwith a team for a magazinewho's has obligations to it’sreaders. I am thinking that Iam like a vehicle ofinformation, when it comes toa style and a trend. There arefive bullet points that havebecome essential to me onevery job and they are: (1)The model should bebeautiful and never ridiculous.(2) I will start to developshapes and volume that willbe appropriate to the modelsface in my mind. (3) Thetexture of the hair will help tocreate an atmosphere. (4) Onthe set I will keep touchingthe hair to bring it back intoreality. (5) Most important: I tryto inject (as much as possible)some life into the hairstyle, Iwant to create a soul withinthe hair.

Merzier: There came a timewhen you decided to get intodoing hair for fashion shows.Was that a easy transition foryou, and at this stage in yourcareer do you prefer printwork or backstage work at alive event?

Jurnjack: It was very difficult for me togo into fashion shows. My agents weregoing crazy because I was turningdown so many options and requests forlive events. I was really notcomfortable on the fact that I wouldhave to depend on my assistants topolish and finish each and every singlemodel the way I would do it myself. Ifonly I had 200 hands! I had to learn totrust my team. Within 2 years westarted to work with houses likeGIVENCHY (couture and ready towear), JPG, JOHN GALLIANO, KENZO,NINA RICCI, GUY LAROCHE, ALBERTELBAZ, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN,HERVE LEGER and RICHARD TYLER toname a few. I have to say when youare doing fashions shows, your teamgives you the glory. Out of 40 girls, (atbest) I am only going to style 8 or9..maybe 10. So the show (in a certainway) has to rest on the assistants andyou have to be a smart leader. Youcan’t be a great coach without agreat team! Never should one torture acreative team! Trust me, fear andtorture run rampant in the fashionindustry. Happiness sparks creativity.I've stopped doing shows for about 4seasons. I think I’ll be back on it (doingfashion shows) very soon.

Merzier: Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, NaomiCampbell, Giselle...just a short list of thecountless models you have workedwith. I won't ask you who yourfavorite is or was. I would, however, liketo know which models and/orcelebrities from the past would youhave loved to give a signature"Jurnjack" look to and what would thatlook be?

Jurnjack: I would have loved to workwith Marilyn Monroe in the early 60s,Monica Vitti, Jane Fonda, Verushka inthe 70s, Catherine Deneuve in the 80s,ohhh the list is sooo long in my heart, Ibetter stop right there! I got a spreadcoming out in Italian Vogue (JuneIssue) with Jennifer Lopez,14 pages. Asignature Jurnjack look would be aperfect hairstyle, not set, a fraction,raw, and loose, to show another sideof the woman’s personality, sexy with alittle bit glam but very real, no strongstatements. Jennifer (Lopez) lookedamazing in this spread and she's also agreat person. Cool and relaxed, it wasa pleasure to have done her hair forItalian Vogue.(the interview continues on pg. 60

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Here is the HUSH for the month of JUNE!Bring on the culture, the color and theChicago Goodness! Don’t you just LOVE agood HUSH?

1. Catch a good Bollywood movie at theSathyam Cinemas, 2119 W. 63rd Street inDowners Grove, IL or at the AMC Cantera 30,28250 Deihl Rd in Warrenville, IL 60555.

2. Shop a Chicago boutique with Cultural Flair!Great fashions and great accessoiries! The HunnyBoutique is located at 807 W. Dickens/60614log on at: www.hunnyjewelry.com

3. Can’t decide wear to go for drinks? Are you in“between?” Visit the Between Boutique Cafeand Lounge. Monday’s they have ½ priceglasses of wine and $5 house sangaria’s. Checkthem out at 1324 N. Milwaukee Ave/60622log on at: www.betweenchicago.com

4. Z is for great mexican food! Visit Zapatista formade to order Guacamole! Two locations andgreat Daily Specials! The Chicago location is inthe heart of the South Loop! 1307 S.Wabash/60605

5. Try a market of Freshness at LUSH! On Armitagein Lincoln Park. www.lush.com

6. Everyone loves this classic...Thai Classic restaurant on Clark Street.www.thaiclassicrestuarant.com

7. Hair, Fashion and Spa all in one place! M.GOFashion Salon is a incredible place that you haveto experience! Located at 1754 W. Division Ave.773.772.2772log onto: www.mgofashion.com

8. Get to know a Chicagoland Thrift Fashionexpert, check out writer/designer CarolineBorucki atwww.avantgaudy.wordpress.com/author/carolineborucki

9. Experience the diversity of live theatre! Supportthe Raven Theatre Company. Located at6157 N Clark Street - 773.338.2177

10. Create your own scents at the AromaWorshop! 2050 N. Halsted/60614 - 773.871.1985

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Credits:

Images: Chris Nightengale

Creative Direction:Chris NightengaleModel: Natalie BryantMUA: Gosia GorniakHair: Ogi MerzierStylist: Ogi MerzierWardrobe: V.E. DesignsLocation: NightengaleStudiosPost Production:Ogi Merzier

Words by Xavier Lang

Have you ever felt so good and sofashionable that you just want to jumpfor joy? Chicago Designer Ogi Merzier,lends us her recent Spring/Summer 2010conceptual collection amptly titled “TheLiquid Gold Collection”, for this up in theair fashion editorial. When Chicagophotographer (who shot our April2010/Pretty Hush Cover) says jump,Cover Model Natalie Bryant says...”is thishigh enough!”

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Bold color blocking in foil lamefabrics gives this dress a moderndisco feel. The Chanice dress fromthe Liquid Gold Collectionwww.ogimerzierdesigns.com

Lame is for high fashion!The Zafria Dress (zafriameans success) $875www.ogimerzierdesigns.com

Black andSilver doneright is hardto do!

Left: blackand silversatin andlame dressfrom OgiMerzierDesigns

Right:Vintagesheer andmetallicribbed shirtand 80’sleatherpant fromFashionFusionVintage.com(comingsoon)

Twist the drape!Shiny Sky bluelame hot dresswith drape fromOgi MerzierDesigns.

Gold Foil LameKeishew Jacket fromOgi Merzier Designs

Vintage Acid WashJeans from FashionFusion Vintage.com(coming soon)

hush events for june

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Marc Jacobs Trunk Show atNordstorms June 15th at theShops at North Bridgelocated at 520 NorthMichigan Ave/60611The Chicago Gay

Pride Parade - June27th. Halsted &Belmont get’s going at12pm. The parade’stheme this year is “oneheart, one world, onepride.” All of Chicagowill be there!

We Imagine Fashionspresents: The Fashion DistrictVintage Shopping Event onJune 30th at The District Bar,located 170 W.Ontario/60611

The Constructor Craft Fairfeaturing the baddest craft throw downthis side of the west side!Date: Sunday June 6, 2010Time: 10am - 6pmWhere: 6615 Roosevelt Rd./Berwyn, ILLog On: www.constructorcraftfair.com

We have the HUSH!Ready for the Taste?Chicago’s largest festivalstarts on June 24th andgoes until July 4th!www.explorechicago.org

hush events for junePretty In Pilsen DesignerShopping Event!Date: June 11, 2010Time: 5:30 - 8pmWhere: 2150 S. Canelport(3rd and 4th Floors)/60608RSVP: 773.474.7987Featured designers include:Katie Boggiano, JessicaAudey, Objects d’Envy andmore!

Free Black Butterfly Screening at theBronzeville Film Festival on June 18th!

Time: 5pm - 7:30pLocation: Columbia College, Chicago (8th Floor)

The Bronzeville Cultural Festival is hosted by Third WorldPress Foundation as an event to honor Bronzeville’s culturalheritage and to further affirm the outstanding African-Americancontribution to Chicago’s rich artistic and literary foundation.BCF is comprised of the Bronzeville Book Fair, the BronzevilleFilm Festival, and the “star-studded” Bronzeville Film FestivalGALA.

Visit the official website for more detailswww.bronzefest.com/filmfest.php

Exclusive Fashion EventWhere: The LimitedWhen: June 10, 2010Time: 6pm to 9pm

Details: Join The Limited & best-selling author, Nicole Williams,for cocktails, dessert & afashion show of The Limited'slatest wear-to-work styles.

Terms & Conditions: RSVPrequired for Water Tower Placeevent. Please arrive early, asquantity for gift bags arelimited. Must attend event toreceive discounts. Discountsexcludes markdowns & giftcards.

The Limited first worked withNicole Williams to launch herbook, "Girl on Top" - the secretsto getting ahead in yourcareer using the rules of dating.For more info log on to:thelimited.com/nicolewilliams

Buy My Body! Naked Bike Ride Body PaintingExpose your "inner" feelings and participate in Chicago's WorldNaked Bike Ride on June 12. You may delight in the thought ofbeing legally able to streak your stuff through the city, but thisis an opportunity to make a little money for a worthy cause.Sell your body to local advertisers for low, low prices...andeverything must go! The entire ordeal will be filmed and madeinto a mini-documentary. Each donator will be featured in thevideo and will receive a copy and link of the final product, aswell as the satisfaction of knowing that you helped a greatcause! Please come out and see the show!

When: Saturday June 12, 2010For more info on this event log on to:www.chicagonakedride.org

Do you have a event that needs tobe EXPOSED? Email info to:hushchicagomagazine @gmail

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Words by: Gosia GorniakMetallics are high-shine shadesthat can be warm, cool or neutral.They will for sure draw attentionto where ever they are applied,which is why many highlightersare in metallics shades. Used allover the face, they will give abeautiful and fresh sheen for bothday and evening.

Shimmers are great productsbecause they can help you wearshades that you would notnormally try, for example; veryfew of us would wear orange eyeshadow, but when it comes inshimmer form it's much easier towear and easier on the eye.

Women should wear those colorsbecause they help the eyes standout and also when applied theright way, the colors will makethem look fresh and dewy.

If wearing them all over the eye isnot your style, then use the colorsas a highlighter on your browbone and in the inner corners ofthe eyes.

I believe every woman can wearsilver or gold! (Brides are oneexception, you don’t want to lookshiny on your pictures)

If you are going for a bold nighttime look or for a natural daytimeglow, these colors can help tomake your palette pop! Wearmetallics anywhere and wheneveryou want to stand out in thecrowd!

Images: Melinda Jane MyersModels: Ira Blackdird (top) &Natalie Bryant (bottom)MUA: Gosia GorniakCreative Conception:Ogi Merzier

SILVER & GOLD!Yes, you can wear

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What happens when ahigh fashion modelbecomes a reader fromthe west side ofChicago?

For many of us, highfashion magazinesprovide an escape thatallows us to dream of abetter lifestyle and givesus hope to wish for thefiner things. We livevicariously through thepages and we imaginewhat it’s like to be thathigh fashion model

We thought it would beinteresting to have themodel live vicariouslythrough the reader. Onereader in particular.

This is for the fashionlovers who live wherehigh fashion only daresto go for inspiration.Despite that, the innercity fashionista remainsas we like to say inChicago..dougie fresh!

homegirl

Images: Bjorn KavanaughModel: Marta TraskevychMUA: Gosia GorniakHair: Ogi MerzierStyling: Sarah ZakareckisWardrobe: Mekiela BushLocation: Ramos GroceryOhio/Hamlin - Chicago’sWestside

Special Thanks: Mike, Black,Abraham and Boo forbringing the pitt. RIP Tucker!

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For More Information on these featured designs pleaseemail the designer at meki_bush@yahoo.com

Words by Rebecca GraysonImages by Chris Petty

One of the things that I am looking forwardto as a fashion editor more than anything isthe opportunity to follow the growth of upand coming fashion designers. I can’t askfor a better reward.

When I got the assignment to write upsomething on Mekiela Bush, the 24 year old,mother of three from of all placesSpringfield Illinois (which is 3 hours south ofChicago)..I knew my fashion dreams werecoming true.

Like John Galliano, Mekiela started to drawher love of fashion before she made asingle garment. It became clear aroundage 7 that she had a affinity for all areas offashion. As a teenager she took a fewsewing classes at her local JoAnn Fabricstore, and soon began to teach herself howto sew. She obtained a Bachelor’s inFashion Merchandising from Western IllinoisUniversity and had her very first fashion showimmediately after graduated in 2009.

Her line is a mix of urban fashion and hautecouture avant garde looks, “I love to mixdifferent genres of fashion to developsomething original” and “I love fashionshockers and trendsetting runwayclothing!”, Bush explains.

Wearing a Mekiela dress makes womenlook and feel like they are on top of theworld instead of a pair of stilettos. That is soMekiela and she is indeed some ChicagoFashion Goodness and one to watch in theChicago fashion community!

Contact: Meki_Bush@yahoo.com

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A new fashion designer is shaking up the Chicago Fashion Scene with a very interesting mixof fabric and texture! Springfield Illinois is now home to the a new up and coming Designer!

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Fashion 101how to incorporate the “ethnic trend” in yourcurrent wardrobe!words by: Heather Swick and style tips by: Ogi Merizer

Get Ethnic!

Work your ethnic tunic with a pair of skinnyjeans and be sure to accessorize! Here are twoexamples of how a pair of wedges, a greatbelt and the right earrings or cocktail ring canmake a huge difference!

Hot Trend Alert:The Ethnic Tunic!

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How to take this Ethnic tank dressFrom day to night...

Get the most out of your garments bytaking them from day to night! Nothingmakes a tank dress look more classic thanadding a shrug to complete the look. For anight look, lose the flats and add a peeptoe heel, a clutch and a textured necklaceto pick up on the trend and give theensemble balance.

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NIGHT LOOK

Color-popping fashions, the hottest season of the year is a time to reach beyond the knit capris andembrace a fun, airy trend: the ethnic tunic. The greatest aspect of the tunic is its versatility; a white,flowy tunic hints at an ethereal Grecian goddess, while an African print in fiery reds and orangesspeaks volumes of boldness. Not only does the tunic have a color and print to cater to every style,but the endless silhouette options suit every body type, as well. Belted, empire-waisted or kimonostyle, the tunic has a way of cinching and flowing in all the right areas, making it as functional as it isfashionable. A great tunic is even better with chunky tribal jewelry. The understated simplicity ofdelicate chains can be lost against the backdrop of a bright ethnic print, so wooden beads, Indian-inspired bangles and long necklaces make statements on their own without looking too busy.

If you have your own garb from far-away nations, plans to travel the globe or just a case ofwanderlust, this summer’s ethnic vibe is the perfect way to experience a little bit of a new culturewithout setting foot in an airport. Every culture, country and individual around the world has their owndefinition of beauty, and trying out a touch of fashion from a new culture adds instant worldliness toany wardrobe. At the very least, you can entertain the world traveler within you until you save up forthat dream vacation to Egypt.

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What happens when a model decides to posefor donations on Chicago’s famous “Mag Mile?”Michigan Ave plays host to some of the worldsmost recognizable brands and it is is a stompingground for street performers, homeless peopleand the occasional hustler. Our model got a boxof free pizza, $5 dollars and took a picture with adashing English man here on business. Needlessto say, she stopped traffic on several occasionsas she held her signs high with pride, “will pose fordonations” and “will work for Louie”..(Louie orGucci to be exact!)

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Images:Kelly Hogan

Model:Jessica Meyer

MUA/Hair:Ogi Merzier

Stylist:SarahZakareckis

CreativeConception:SarahZakareckis

Specialthanks:Kokko for theCC Fakeinspirationand toThe EnglishGuy whoposed for us(He is soon tobe featuredin a upcoming issue!)

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He LOVES texture!Meet Fashion Icon...Nicolas Jurnjack!(Continued from Page 15)Merzier: Let's go from the pastright into the future. What in youropinion is the future of fashion?

Jurnjack: I think we're walkingtoward a kind of commercialmessage presently in the fashion.In the future, the accent won'tbe about the hair and make upas in the past, in my opinion! Forthe next 10 years at least ormaybe more, we will see a bit ofrebellion against the commercialaspect of fashion, by somephotographers, magazine editors(like yourself Ogi) and fashiondesigners etc. The fashionindustry has become very globalover the last few years and it ishard to see the differencebetween the continents and theculture like you could 15 yearsago. I will keep trying (as hard asI can) to remain creative ,nomatter what.

Merzier: it is a honor to speak to youon behalf of Hush ChicagoMagazine! I know that you are a fanof the magazine via Facebook.What do you like about ourpublication?

Jurnjack: This magazine is youngand fresh! Very modern, good lay-outs with it’s own unique touch. Thispublication will become thicker andthicker, I am sure that it will quicklybe 200 pages very soon! I reallydon’t have any doubts on thesuccess of Hush Chicago Magazine.

Merzier: You are one of my hero’s! Ineed to mention that to you at thistime. I've read that some of yourheroes are Kenneth Battalle(responsible for creating thebouffants on glam girls like JackieKennedy) and Garren. Are they stillon the top of your list? and/or haveyou added others?

Jurnjack: Yes, I can say KennethBattelle, Garren and Coppola arestill on the top of my list becausethey are “the classic hairstylists.” Idon’t feel as if I have beenchallenged too much (by otherhairstylists) and I am not sure thatthe newer generations of hairstylists’ have all the knowledge andskill that they need for greatness. Ican see that it (skill andknowledge) has not passed overinto the new generation. The sametrends are always coming backevery 10 years, you have to spinthem to make them interestingagain. As a hairstylist you're notcomplete until you can createabsolutely every look, from themost complicated to the mostminute. You also should be able towork with every hair texture.

Merzier: what’s next for NicolasJurnack?

Jurnjack: My ultimate dream is tohave a line of hair products. Ialways from day one, believed thatit starts with good product! I careabout people's hair. It would beamazing to have a range ofproducts that will complete myexpertise in the hair and fashionindustry. I would also like to teach.

Merzier: It has been a honor and apure delight, Please keep readingHush Chicago Magazine.

All Images used with Permission!

As Karl Lagerfeld told me once:

"What are going to do with your

big profile and all this knowledge?

Because you won't bring it with

you on the last day ! ....Nicolas

Jurjack on the future of his career.

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By: Courtney Nzeribe

The joy of living in Chicago for any adventurous soul is the diversity. There are those that embrace it, andthose that shun it. If one were to emigrate here from any land afar, they would find their community,guaranteed. A favorite pastime of mine is exploring the many ethnic markets Chicago has to offer. Somepeople would be scared or shy of the strange offerings, different languages spoken, and labels withforeign print. Not I. I look at it as a treasure hunt. It would be impossible to list all my favorite stores orareas to shop, but here is a brief guide to point you in the right direction. You will find shopping ethnic isa far more affordable alternative then venturing towards a Whole Foods and the major supermarketschains.

get down to business at an chicago ethnic market

Courtney Says...African CaribbeanLa Fruteria8909 South Commercial AvenueChicago, IL 60617-3202(773)768-4969This is where the African Diaspora shops on theSouth Side of Chicago. Complete with abutcher selling parts of cows, goats, pigs,exotic produce, palm oil, spices, and all sorts offlours from Tapioca /Cassava to bananas, andcandles this is the place to shop. La Fruteriacaters to the African, Caribbean, andMexican, Jamaican, and Haitian communities.Prices are good. Stock up on Brown Sugar, RiceFlour, Ejusi, Beans, Rice, and Gari while there.

Pakistani IndianDevon AvenueIt wouldn’t be fair to highlight just one store onthis strip. This is called a Desi area, referring tothe people from India and South East Asia.Patel Brothers and Fresh Farms InternationalMarket are top picks. Wherever you go load upon spices like Cinnamon Sticks, Cardamom,Curries, Coriander for a fraction of what majorretailers charge you. Rice, beans, exoticproduce and flat breads like Naan are alsoplentiful. Be sure to visit the great restaurantsand grab a bite.

LatinPete’s Fresh MarketsFor a supermarket, Pete’s rivals the majorsupermarkets. Primarily geared to the Latinshopper, Pete’s is a great discovery for all.Rows upon rows of fruits and vegetables thathave been imported from Mexico and otherCentral and South American countries areavailable. Sugarcane, guavas, napolitos,plantains. Yuccas, etc. Lines wrap around themeat counters for goat, cows feet, and othercuts used primarily in Latin cuisine. Every sort ofdried chili is available and a full collection ofMexican Cookware from brands like Musa. Inaddition, depending on the location, smallsections with Polish , Asian and Middle EasternFood are well stocked. Pete’s has eightlocations in Chicago.

AsianChinatownNoodles. Fish, meats, spices, SoySauces, condiments, teas, andChinese herbal remedies can befound throughout the shops ofChina Town. Service is brusque but Ifind the fellow shoppers who speakthe language are always helpful.Check out Richwell MarketsButcher for great buys on meat,poultry and fish. Or venture to theheart of China Town and visitChinatown Market. Tight butpacked with goodies. You mighteven the see legendary stinkyDurian Fruit laying around.

Chinatown Market2121 S Archer Ave(between 21st St & Cermak Rd)Chicago, IL 60616(3212)881-0068Richwell Market1835 S Canal StChicago, IL 60616(312)492-7015

JapaneseMitsuwa100 East Algonquin RoadArlington Hts, IL 60005-4618(847)956-6699I like to call this a Japanese FoodHall/ Department Store. With a fewlocations in the US, The Japanesecommunity ventures to theArlington Heights location topurchase, books, magazines,cosmetics, cook and house wares ,sushi grade fish, produce , andpastry. Comprised of restaurantsand specialty shops, if it’sJapanese in origin, Mitsuwa has it.MaKe a day out visiting and besure to check out the food courtsfor soups to desserts.

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Courtney Says...To Prepare the Salsa Verde:Cut peeled tomatillios in half. Place on parchment lined baking sheet with edges. Drizzle with olive oil. Roastat 375 F until blackened and soft. Place the roasted tomatillios into a glass , non reactive bowl. Addchopped onions, chilies, cilantro, seasonings and lime juice. Take an immersion blender and puree. Setaside.Take your cleaned , gutted, and scaled whole tilapia. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Stuff withhalf of the sliced lemon.Place the fish on a bed of the rest of the sliced lemon. Top with sliced tomatoes. Drizzle with chili oil, chilipowder, salt and hot pepper to taste. Roast at 450F for 20 -30 minutes.Serve with rice.

Spicy Roasted Whole Tilapia WithSalsa VerdeBy Courtney NzeribeSalsa Verde1 lb tomatillos peeled of skins andcut in half1 lime2 green chilies chopped1/2 onion choppedSea saltGround black pepper1/4 cup chopped cilantro1/2 tsp sugarOlive oil to drizzle

Whole Tilapia1 lemon sliced2-3 plum tomatoes sliced1 tsp chili powder1 tablespoon chili oilSea salthot pepper

taste this hushCourtney Says...

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We all have our staple jewelry pieces! The gold hoops, thepearl earrings and the silver studs. Never one to doanything traditional, we decided to shoot the basics in aunique classic environment. Thai Classic Restaurant givesus a traditional location, while our model is anything but!Enjoy this YUMMY editorial!

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Images:Nathaniel SmithModel:Vanessa AlvarezMUA:Andrea Ca’MilleSamuelsHair:Stacey KenneavyStylist:Ogi MerzierLocation:Thai Classic/Chicago

do you have your basic jewelry?Words by: Paige Steele-RollinsWhile cleaning out my jewelry box the other day, I found madness in the form of cheap, brokenearrings from middle school! I also found some pieces that I don’t ever plan to part with (unless I amupgrading of course). . . gorgeous, timeless pieces that I realized are pretty much the ONLY pieces Iwear. These are the pieces that every woman needs! Do YOU have them in your basic jewelrywardrobe?

Pearl Studs- I love pearl studs. They are always gorgeous. They make your ears look stunning and theygive women a sense of confidence! Pearls fit with everyone’s style and can be more affordable thanpeople believe. Freshwaters are just as gorgeous as saltwater, just make sure they are round (asopposed to flattened) pearls! Pearls between 6-8mm are the perfect size, in my opinion, to achievethat “classic” look.Diamond studs - Another classic piece that looks stunning no matter what. Despite what many say, astunning pair of cubic zirconium will suffice until you can afford the real deal. They create asophisticated, polished look whether you wear them with jeans or on your wedding day.Classic Men’s Watch- Whether it be platinum, gold or silver, nothing can compare to the look of amen’s watch on a woman’s wrist. Women’s watches are often too thin, and really don’t make anysort of statement. I noticed a flight attendant (on a recent flight back to Chicago) wearing astunning platinum men’s watch--absolutely amazing! It gave the message: “Yes, I may look delicate--but I am one hell of a woman!” What could be a better message to give passengers on a bookedflight with lots of turbulence!Hoop Earrings- These can be gold or silver/white gold. These are great because they can be avariety of sizes. The smaller (and thinner) the hoops, the more elegant. If you think plain hoopsare boring, go for small, diamond studded hoops! Regardless, hoops are always a beautiful,classy piece for your wardrobe.Cocktail Ring- This should be a creative item that gives people an idea of who YOU are! Thegreat thing about this item is that you can pick any style as long as it is something you will wear--which also means that you don’t necessarily have to spend a ton of money on this piece either!How Perfect! Go for an oversized jewel (Amethyst, Opal, Ruby, Emerald. . . whatever you want!)set in either gold, sterling silver, platinum (again, endless options). You can pick a trendy look ora more antique look. This piece is really up to you and should be something that you reallyadore.

Vintage stores are great places to find these staple jewelry pieces. Some great places are righton Chicago Avenue! Google Very Best Vintage, Dovetail Vintage and Seek Vintage for a greatday of classic jewelry discovery!

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1. When it comes to east AsianThai food, it has more flavor andit’s healthier with less grease andmore herbs than most other typesof Asian Cusine.

2.We have been established forover 21 years, our weekly specialsinclude unusual dishes. Somethingelse to try besides a regularnoodles dish.

3. The restaurant is set up like ahotel in Thailand. I wanted toshow the Thai culture.

4. The special menu, I change itevery week! You never know whatyou might find!

5. We have homemade Green TeaIce Cream and it is truly special! Iadd lemon grass root and mints forhealth benefits. Also, there is noegg in our ice cream and we servea non-dairy in coconut ice cream.

6. People order the Panang curry,Drunken noodles, Pad Thai, andBasil dish not to mention ourSpicy Fried Rice the most!

7. This will be our only locationfor now, I’m hoping to open morein the future.

8. My favorite Chef isWolf Gang Puck

9. Healthy choices run rampant onour menu! I would suggest Tofuand Vegetables Drunken noodles

10. My favorite Thai Dish isChopped Chicken Basil!

So now you have my 10 HushList!

Sammy Lertpanichpun, owner ofThai Classic Restaurant

The Owner of theAward WinningThai Classic RestaurantTakes on our Hush Tenlist! Here is what sheWanted you to KNOW!

For the most amazingThai food in Chicagovisit Sammy at

Thai Classic3332 N. ClarkChicagophone:773.404.2000

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Guess who is standing in front ofthe sewing machine?

Vanessa without theHair Spray!

Mr. Jurnjack...was she really that tall?

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