Estrella Nouri Alpha Magazine | June Summer 2021

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Model: Moon Claudia
@moonclaudia_
Stylist Darian: Smith
@di_styles_u
Photographer :Yonata Solomon
@weupnexxt


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Alpha Female - AMARA “LA NEGRA”
@amaralanegraaln
PHOTOGRAPHER: @joyannepanton
Makeup: @thefashionistis
Hair : @ronnieslocs / @dramaticgroupllc
Nails : @ivaniasnails_miami
Styled by: @styledbybnicole
Location : @rcrstudio




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Model - SENTRIK -@sentrik_
Photographer- @joyannepanton
Makeup @stephaniefaiirah





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Model @doraowusu
MUA - @andreasamuels__
Photographer- @joyannepanton






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Model @mayasworld
Hair - @kenyaonhair
MUA - @kevinwadebeauty
Photographer- @joyannepanton




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Model @londonknight_
Agency - @photogenicsla
Makeup - @stephaniefaiirah
Photographer- @joyannepanton





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Model @ciaralebamoff
Makeup - @stephaniefaiirah
Photographer- @joyannepanton






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IT’S A


WOMAN’S




WORLD






































“This is a Man’s World…this is a man’s world, but it wouldn’t be nothing

without a woman or a girl”.


James Brown had it right from the start! The others and furthering our education. How amazing
world would be nothing and even non-existent and is the strength of a woman to have the ability to
impossible to exist without us women, therefore: be what is needed, when it is needed, multiple
it’s a woman’s world, right? Let’s think about the times at multiple moments when it is needed.
mere versatility of a woman. How we transition This takes determination, resiliency, critical
with ease through the multitude of roles we play thinking, multitasking, creativity, negotiating skills,
throughout the day. foresight, insight, self-awareness, faith and grace.
We are mothers to our children; worker’s (whether These are all characteristics that are traditionally
for ourselves or a business); leaders among family/ assigned to men who are in or who seek to be
friends/coworkers; chauffeurs; a sister/aunt/ in positions of power such as CEO’s, politicians,
grandmother; a wife; a nurse; a financial advisor in corporate managers, contractors and farmers.
our homes; a caregiver for our parents and children;
a chef; a housekeeper; a mediator; a nurturer; and But these characteristics are no respecter of gender
a lover most of the time…and all in the same day! and are also what is needed, in order to equip a
We do it without complaint and society never really woman to run the world. …so why not begin to
gave us a choice did it? In the 21st century, we recognize and equip women for the release of the
do it all while maintaining full time jobs, running innate greatness that is within them? Remember
businesses, birthing and raising children, caring for how phenomenal you are.


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Model :@iam_queenroe
Style: @melvinstyles
Hair: @deestyling
Photography: @tiahollingsworthphotography
Makeup: @miik3y_starr




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Model - Tori Hughes @toribrixx
Photographer- @Rubenstunner
Hair/Makeup - @toribrixx





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Model - Lamiyia Good | @lamyiagood
Stylist/ Creative Director - @hollylarry_
Photographer - @shannonlaurine




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Model : Alpha Female - @jaihumbleofficial
Photographer : @3rdeyevisionx
Hair @_damndaddy
Makeup @lyricalexia




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Model @aubriebony
Makeup @thenatalieblackexperience
Photographer- @joyannepanton






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Model : Esscene Atkins
@essence_says
Photographer: @aarondsmallsphoto
Stylist / Designer : @vjstyles
Hair by - @jorgearmando_02 x @hairbywankay
Makeup by @paintedbyjeremy
Creative director @paintedbyjeremy x @iamlucianolayne




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Model - Adri Grace

@who_is_adrigrace
Makeup: @who_is_adrigrace
Photographer: @aarondsmallsphoto




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SKIN


TIPS




FOR YOUTHFUL SKIN AT NIGHT





































In the morning, you might cleanse, tone and moisturize. She adds that the skin can lose moisture during sleep,
But your nighttime skin care routine requires more than making hydrating ingredients especially important.
just a quick swipe with a washcloth. In fact, your skin
needs additional TLC before bedtime. To help skin restore itself at night, women should
adopt a nighttime skin care routine that includes an
During the day, environmental factors are battling exfoliating cleanser, a serum and a moisturizing cream
against our skin and breaking down the structural created for evening use. Sass recommends applying
components which keep our skin tight and firm. a nighttime serum containing beneficial and robust
Elastin, which is one of these components, is primarily ingredients such as DDF Restoring Night Serum (www.
composed of cross-linked fibers to form a durable, ddfskincare.com).
resilient web. In facial skin, this elastin web helps This nighttime serum contains an exclusive turmeric
to keep skin flexible but tight, providing a bounce- complex that strengthens the moisture barrier and
back reaction to its normal shape as it stretches to drenches the skin with essential hydration to allow
accommodate normal activities like talking. the natural cross linking of elastin, helping to repair

As skin ages, the natural cross-linking of elastin fibers the look of deep wrinkles for visible results in just two
is reduced. At night, while you sleep, the skin works weeks. Women who used DDF Restoring Night Serum
to repair and restore its structural components, and saw noticeable improvements. After four weeks of
use, the skin’s surface structure doubled in strength,
actually “opens up” to allow creams and serums to significantly minimizing the appearance of fine lines
absorb more readily. You can get the most bang for and wrinkles.
your buck, then, by applying products with powerful
anti-aging ingredients before bed. “The secret to radiant, firm and more youthful-looking
skin is a skincare diet rich in robust ingredients,” says
“It’s important to establish a nighttime skincare regimen Sass.
to restore skin’s defenses and replenish essential
moisture,” explains nutritionist Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD. For more information, visit www.ddfskincare.com.


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Model - Dream Doll
Photographer: @aarondsmallsphoto
Styled: @visionary.bash
Hair by : @kalief_w
Creative Director: @thedealmakerz
Cc: @bigheffmidwestfresh
Makeup:@sarah_linns
Heels : @jessicarich
Videographer @sebastianmoral



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Model - Lamiyia Good | @lamyiagood
Stylist/ Creative Director - @hollylarry_
Photographer - @shannonlaurine




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