DCAF Fashion Walks Community Fashion Show at the Dixwell Children’s Arts Festival–2:15 pm Today!
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Victoria is making Victory in the world of pageantry, making Connecticut proud as the reigning ‘International Teen Belleza Latina Pageant’ Queen.

Victoria is no amateur when it comes to modeling and the pageantry world.  Though Victoria, a proud local New Haven, CT resident, has been modeling since age 11, which is considered a late start among other peers in the area of show business, she is moving up quite hastily in the national ranks, but with endurance attached. 

“I am not coming home until I get my dreams,” was the quote on her website page.  Perhaps some would hesitate, or give up after 4 years of commitment in the field, but her faith keeps her going. After months of hard work and reaching a first goal of winning 1^st place at the Connecticut State Belleza Latina Pageant in January 2009, it was off to Florida in July, to compete for the International title.  The competition was rigorous according to Victoria, which included 6 other teens. She had to compete with other ‘beautiful’ girls, against some stereotypes; against those who were as tall as a top model would be — a pre-requisite, and others who had more experience.  

Victoria’s platform is teen outreach.  She has the desire to get the youth involved in positive activities and offers support and guidance whenever they need it.  Though she has a subtle personality, her winning attitude and desire to succeed is hardly restraint. She wants to give other youth the message that no matter how hard a dream is, that anyone can make it with dedication. Victoria is very active in her community, and has participated in or helped with several community events and fashion shows.  She has received special recognition from the Mayor of New Haven in honor of winning the Miss Teen Belleza Connecticut state title.

In her spare time she writes poetry and likes to take walks and is multi-talented with exceptional abilities in singing, modeling, acting, public speaking and cultural dance.  Victoria started with Fashion Models Institute in 2005, but has always had an interest in the performing arts.  Since then, this is the 2^nd time Victoria has won a 1^st place national title after competing in a pageant. She is committed to her title as the new ‘International Teen Belleza Latina’ Queen.   Currently, at age 17, Victoria has earned a role, currently working as an Assistant Manager at Interface Talent Network.  Her career goals include being a lawyer, with goals to study sociology and attending an arts school.

The Miss Belleza Latina Pageant in Connecticut, is run by Connecticut State Director, Marisol Vega, and has a goal to develop role models, encourage education, achieve personal accomplishments and encourage positive family values. It allows Latinas to be judged on individual beauty, pride, and personal achievements. The three main categories of the competition include interview, fashion wear and evening gown.

Other winners include Jeannette Rivera, 1^st runner up in the Miss division.  Jillian Lopez,  1st runner up in the Petite division and Yaritza Santiago, 2^nd runner up in the Miss Jr. Teen division.

Victoria’s goal with the pageant is to travel to different venues to spread the word about the endless possibilities of achieving one’s dreams. For bookings and information, please call 203-809-2565 or fashionshowroom@att.net.

Cooking with New Chef: Mulugeta

Magnifico! Just think of having dinner outsourced and it tasting– savory and flavorful, just like home.
Mulugeta Abraha is an executive cook with the ability to whip up self creatives of exotic Eritrean, Ethiopian and Italian-style Cuisines.   One would think typical dishes would be served, as most restaurants would with the same old stuff, same old style — yet upon your table rests a bestowment of artistic, eye-appealing flavorful, healthy full-course meal with the appetizer, entrée, main dish and even homemade dessert. Mulugeta can definitely pop upscale, declan gourmet or just the traditional classic style.

The meals, which include so many that that they can be indexed, can be served to suite a family or a just a date. “This rice is beautiful,” says my 5-year-old daughter who is normally finicky about rice. To me the rice was one of his more simpler dishes, a basic white goya-styled rice served with the dinner.

Though the food is culturally inspired and inclined, it is versatile for any ethnicity, giving way to any international dwelling. From mild to spicy, among others, the chicken for example, can be serenaded to a tender taste and served as a doro wat (Ethiopian/Eritrean) or baked in simmering sauce. Dainty Italian-style dishes would work well at business meetings, weddings or just satisfy as a casual dinner.
Though he is diverse in skill, Mulugeta is an expert at Eritrean/Ethiopian and Italian dishes and has a host of his own trays including ice cream, frostings and dressings.
Mulugeta has all the skills needed to be successful as a chef. His attributes include being extremely swift, reliable, and hardworking. He currently has plans to host a food tasting, publish a book and open a restaurant. Just call him Bistro Mulugeta.
To contact Mulugeta or for booking information, please email to publisher@imanimagazine.com

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Jillian Lewis of ‘Project Runway’ Season Four Teams Up With Brother Int’l Corp.

Jillian Lewis of ‘Project Runway’ Season Four Teams Up With Brother International Corporation 

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Aug. 27 — Brother International Corporation recently announced a business relationship with Jillian Lewis, one of three finalists of the hit fashion reality television show, “Project Runway” Season Four. Lewis was recently a keynote speaker at Brother’s annual Back to Business event, where she explained how her own Brother sewing machine helped in developing her dream to become a fashion designer. Read more at the link above….

Baby Phat Clothing

One day I was coming out of Hometown buffet and this girl came out with what I thought was the cutest and most unique looking shirts I had ever saw. It fit so perfectly and and had to tell her what a nice shirt. She showed me the front of the shirt and she said “Baby Phat of Course”. Well, that explained it.
The childrens clothing are so cutsie. My daughter has even worn an outfit. It was so adorable.

Shopping at Dereon – Cute Clothing

I strongly recommend Dereon.  The site Dereon.com is really nice and the clothes would accentuate any style.  You can Put Your Look Together: Shop Deréon’s Bold Shoes & Handbags

They even have Deréon Gift Cards

For larger sized women, they have Deréon for Curvier Women

To include the babes, Girls Collection Sale at Dereon.  Start building your back-to-school wardrobe at Deréon   

They have a 50% off at Deréon,  50% off active pants at Deréon 20% off Shoes at Deréon