TAMEKA RAYMOND’S THE LOST ONES FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ITS BI-ANNUAL ‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE’ WINTER RETREAT

‘You Are Not Alone’ Winter Retreat will host several young women age 12-18 and workshops focused on health, beauty, fitness, self-esteem, and education.

ATLANTA, GA (November 20, 2009) The Lost Ones Foundation founded by celebrity stylist and fashion maven Tameka Raymond, announces its “You Are Not Alone” Winter Retreat. Held bi-annually, the inaugural winter edition will be held Saturday, December 19 - Thursday, December 23, 2009 at Chateau Élan in Braselton, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta, GA).  Young women age 12-18 will participate in 5-day series of seminars and workshops designed to address medical and mental health issues, college preparatory information, physical fitness and nutrition, mentor matching, beauty and image consulting -conducted by leading professionals offering amazing personal experiences and knowledge in their respective fields. 

‘You Are Not Alone’ retreat serves to motivate these deserving young women and offer them positive alternatives to their lifestyles.  Potential participants age 12-18 are encouraged to submit essays describing their background and why they’re a good fit for the winter retreat.  Criteria for selection are young women - victims of early pregnancy, truancy, defiance, criminal behavior and violence, drug use, sexual misconduct, and other self-deprecatory activities.

The retreat includes 5-days of extensive one-on-one sessions and seminars resulting in empowerment tools to increase productivity in all facets of their lives. The themes for the week-long transformation experience include “You Are -Beauty, You Are- Health, You Are- Proof, You Are- Virtue, and You Are- Style”. The retreat’s final day of transformation will include a full make-over and fashion show starring participants-showcasing their new inner and outer growth.   “Our goal is to inspire, mentor and aid these troubled  young women, offering them practical and life changing retreats that will provide direction, a renewed outlook, and a strong sense of purpose”- affectionately states The Lost Ones Foundation Founder Tameka Raymond.  

All essays considered for selection to attend The Lost Ones Foundation’s “You Are Not Alone” Winter Retreat are due by December 4^th.  For more information on participant guidelines, or to make a charitable donation, visit The  Lost Ones Foundation website.

About The Lost Ones Foundation

Founded by celebrity fashion maven Tameka Raymond, The Lost Ones Foundation, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization established in 2009 which serves an alienated, marginalized community of young women age 12-18, who are often ignored, set aside, disregarded or ultimately dismissed as “The Lost Ones”.

It is the intent of The Lost Ones Foundation, Inc. to equip these young women with the tools that will encourage them to thrive, which ultimately sets them in motion to elevate the next generation. Through the building of self-esteem, there are so many obstacles that can be overcome. We want the participants to know that we are here with open arms and that “You are not alone.”

For more information about the foundation, and donations, log onto www.lostonesfoundation.org.

About The Lost Ones Foundation Founder Tameka Raymond

Celebrity stylist Tameka Raymond had aspirations to develop a career in the fashion industry as early as high school. Armed with a strong will to succeed and a sharp eye for fashion, she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in 1994 as a Merchandising Marketing major in Los Angeles. She went on to work as a dresser for Giorgio Armani and other designer shows while attending FIDM. The resident Atlantan is probably best known for propelling Lauryn Hill’s vintage haute couture look into the limelight, branding Lauryn as an International Fashion icon. Her impressive clientele roster reads like a VIP list to the swankiest of affairs. Tameka has lent her creative talents to legendary soul singers like Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin to chart-toppers such as Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Usher, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Keri Hilson, Timbaland, Maxwell, The Fugees, Nas, T.I, Janelle Monae, Dr. Dre and more. Her work has covered top magazines Harpers Bazaar, Esquire, GQ, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, People, Teen People, The Source, Vibe and Details and graced pages of high-end fashion publications ranging from Glamour to Essence.

The duo, up until now, have been a quiet force in the platinum-charting hip hop world, helping to make hit records and remixes for The Noisettes, Lil’ Kim, The Clipse, Young Gunz, Foxy Brown, GLC and Lupe Fiasco’s electro band Hey Champ just to name a few. They’ve recently been working on Diddy’s “Last Train To Paris.” They landed their first overseas smash “Ski Hard” on electro giant Armand Van Helden’s most recent album.

After teaming up with Get Familiar and Clinton Sparks, Christian Rich is proud to bring you the long awaited “Famous Girl” EPfor their new single “Famous Girl” available on iTunes. Partnering with popular street wear brand Hellz Bellz to design the Famous Girl t-shirt, the campaign also involves the release of a CD, and digital EP of remixes and original new music executive produced by Clinton Sparks.  And if that wasn’t enough, it also includes the Famous Girl music video and production by Bjorn from Peter Bjorn & John, Clinton Sparks, and a few guest surprises!

If you aren’t keeping up with Christian Rich on one of the many media outlets including HighSnobiety.com, VH1.com, BBCICECREAM.com, HBO Zone, MTVu or E! TV’s Daily 10, be sure to stay up to date with the dynamic duo at www.ChristianRichGoods.com, www.myspace.com/CRichMusic, and www.twitter.com/ChristianRich.

Monday night @ Butter Apple, Taboo Ammo Poet and Will I Am from the Black Eyed Peas were there but sadly we didn’t see any Fergie. Oh no!

I was hosting Monday night (11/16) @ Marquee which is a celebrity night. Now I must be honest, the party was a little hood but a lot of celebrities have been showing up over the past few Mondays. November 2nd, John Legend performed live and Rihanna was there.

November 9th was the album release party for Wale and Serena Williams and Selita Ebanks attended. This Monday that passed(11/16) was athlete central with a late night pop in with some of the Black Eyed Peas members who were at Butter earlier. I actually grabbed photos with Vince Young (http://twitpic.com/puhhr) and also with the 2nd best defensive player in NBA history, Dikembe Motumba (http://twitpic.com/q1vyp). It was the birthday party for Chris Baker who is a defensive lineman for the Denver Broncos. Sadly, I didn’t get a photo with him (haha) but he seemed to have had a blast.

Thursday night (11/26) at M2 is the after party for the VICTORIA SECRET FASHION SHOW. Sadly it is a private event so all you perverted guys out there that think you can get in by paying $30, think again it is a strict guest list.

I am selling tickets for Thanksgiving Eve (11/25) at STK in NYC. Very sexy room so definitely let me know if you want tickets.

My very good friend NATE EVERSON is selling all the best mixes you hear at nightclubs on his website Loudmusic.weebly.com. If you want you can call or text him at 646-226-9928. Amazing!

Troy Gordon
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by Audreyanna Garrett, Published Author & Features Editor

There are people in the world who take matters of the world, matters of the heart and matters of the soul and bring them to life through art.  There are designers who take the emotions and re-create them in wearable form.  Unkommon Kolor is that HAUTE NEW design team. 

 Mr. Jeremy Biggers, member this design team, monitors closely new fashion trends and develops concepts and creative designs that depict what people want.  How they want to look.  How they want to express themselves. 

Jeremy Biggers, in a recent interview:                                                                                        

TCM: So that everyone is familiar with Unkommon Kolor and the unique derivation of the name, could you please inform us of how you all define Unkommon Kolor?

JB: Essentially we are a heavily art themed lifestyle brand that primarily focuses on t-shirts and custom hats and shoes.

TCM: Including yourself, who are affiliates of Unkommon Kolor? 

JB: Bryan Blue “Blue the Great”: Owner, Designer, Marketing Team

Jeremy Campbell “Jaye Cartel”: Owner, Designer

Jeremy Biggers “The REAL Jeremy Biggers”: Owner, Designer, Photographer, Marketing Team

Arif Merritt “The Scientist”: Web Designer, Designer

Krisaela Fraizer “Pretty Flaca”: Seamstress, Designer

Eric White “Senior Blanco”: Designer

Samantha Mattice-Lowery “Sam… with the Hair”: Designer

Mercedes Fulbright: Intern/ Marketing Team

Maricela Diggs: Intern/ Designer

TCM: What is your role in the company?

JB: I am the third owner of Unkommon Kolor.  I am also the photographer, designer, and marketer within the team.

TCM: Where can we purchase Unkommon Kolor merchandise?

JB: As it stands now you can only purchase the merchandise on our website, www.unkommonkolor.com  (unless you get it from one of us directly)  We are in the process of working with some boutiques in Dallas, Houston, LA, and possibly some other markets such as Miami, DC, NY, and Philadelphia.  We just need to finalize a few things.

TCM: This is a teen magazine so we do encourage; what would you say to encourage TCM readers?

JB: Well the main thing we encourage is being yourself, and realizing who you are is “good enough”.  Be the best you can be and NEVER take no for an answer.  If you can think it, you can do it.  Finally, “Live today like there is no tomorrow.  Learn like you will live forever.” Ghandi.

TCM: Will TCM be able to use Unkommon Kolor in the next photo shoot?

JB: We are more than happy to make that happen.

TCM: What is next for Unkommon Kolor?  What new design inspirations?

JB: We have quite a few things in the works.  Most of which we can’t discuss as of yet.  We will be dropping a HUGE line in January so we’re waiting on that.  We have some contests coming up that only members on our twitter page and blog will know about.  So, just follow us on twitter @unkommonkolor and the blog is http://unkommonkolor.blogspot.com/.

For more of UNKOMMON KOLOR be sure to visit the website at www.unkommonkolor.com. 

Monday Night @ Marquee is sizzling hot with madness and celebrities. Ahmad and Jrosenblum throw huge events there. Last night it was officially the album release party for Wale (sings a song with Lady GaGa “Chillin”).

The celebs I saw there were as follows: Wale Selita Ebanks (Victoria Secret Model), Dwight Freeney (defensive COLTS player), Serena Williams (if you don’t know your whack:), Barack Obama (haha just kidding, wish he was there so I could get his autograph) and Mark Ronson (famous DJ).

http://www.facebook.com/l/3d47d;twitpic.com/oz3p3 Pic of huge bottle

http://www.facebook.com/l/3d47d;twitpic.com/ozbwu wale’s flyer

The door was jam packed the line was long and there were beautiful women inside. Celebs celebs celebs. I am going to work on figuring out the names of American football and basketball players because it will make this posting a little more interesting if I could name them all haha. I found out Dwight Freeney one of the best defensive football players in the NFL was seated next to me @ the end of the night ha. Was really cool chit chatting with him a little and I asked what he did and he said he plays for the Colts.

I don’t want to elaborate too much on the number of bottles that were being brought out by the waitresses but there were quite a lot the following photo is my favorite http://www.facebook.com/l/3d47d;twitpic.com/oz3p3

I am going to try to do a lot more celebrity events as that serves my niche of promotion. Mixture between filler promoter and bringing out pretty girls. Any celebrity events you guys hear about anywhere let Troy know always.

Ron Brownz, the guy who sings “Gimme 20$” and “Pop Champagne” and some other good rap songs, he will be @ La Pomme Wednesday. You guys should all come so please let me know if attending. Some other celebrity parties are in the works. Give me time. I am going to make it happen Mon-Wed celebrity parties and thursday-Sunday some nice higher end venues.

Sunday night @1Oak it was supposed to be the movie premiere afterparty for a movie called “the messenger.” Woody Harrelson was supposed to be in attendance however I didn’t see him. There were billboards all set up but celebs were a no show for once at the amazing 1Oak. In the beginning I was worried that this Sunday party would turn out to be a failure but the crowd is slowly but surely getting better and better each time (I am making it sound like the crowd isn’t good but it really is, but just not up to the real 1Oak’s par as yet however huge progress girls/guys told me). Had a blast!

Sunday @ Tenjune JUDE LAW was there ladies. Now don’t you wish you didn’t stay in to cuddle with your boyfriend on the couch? YES! I went Tenjune late night to speak with a business associate and the ceilings of Tenjune had white drapes hanging and chandeliers dangling also. It looked stupendous, but I don’t know how long they plan to keep the decorations for.

Troy Gordon
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Entertainment Editor: Clarence McMill

So, “Cosmopolitan” Magazine has listed there “Hottest Emerging Female Music Artist” and here is a brief review below the website link attached.

You need to know now what everyone else will figure out later. You want to hear tomorrow’s hitmakers today.  In fact, you’re probably looking for something better in your toys, boys and music.

Cool & Confident

Dance hits with depth.  Honeyed heartache.  If you want to dance your way through your pain, then Wynter Gordon is the artist for you. Having written hits for top selling artists, it’s now Wynter’s turn in the spotlight. Although she’s performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Wynter’s debut album is full of hard-hitting dance tunes, infused with real life sincerity. With her tracks “Surveillance” and “Renegade” atop of the club and radio request lists.

Wynter Call Out: “Music is my passion and my life, but it is also a door to do something else. It is an opportunity to raise awareness and actually help people, and that’s where I want to go,” says Wynter.

HERE IS THE LINK: Check out Wynter Gordon as she is featured in Cosmo’s article entitled “The Hottest Emerging Female Music Artists.”
http://www.cosmobetter.com/the-hottest-emerging-female-music-artists/

By: Clarence McMill, Entertainment Editor

So as you all may know by now, I love LADY GAGA she is set to re-release her first album “THE FAME” but with a twist. The re-release title is “The FAME MONSTER” with 8 new tracks never heard before and hear is the video for the first single “Bad Romance” enjoy.

By: Clarence McMill, Entertainment Editor

I was so impressed with the major upgrade that Kimora Lee Simmons has made with her clothing line especially “Phat Farm Premium” which is the new name since Russell Simmons handed that to Ms. Kimora. I first saw the line at New York Mercedes Benz Fashion Week February 2009 and instantly fell in love with it.

I personally feel that Kimora has executed the whole new “URBAN” look of everyone going completely “GOTHIC”. She has made it very easy for any hood female and male to adapt to this new dress code/lifestyle. I did not get to take pictures of the entire line only what the showroom would let me get my hands on. If you would like to check out pictures from the Baby Phat/Phat Farm Premium NYMBFW February 2009 go to www.nymbfw.com or go to www.phatfarmpremium.com see what’s in for this Fall and Winter.

Special Thank you : Natalie Hinds, Jason Anderson (for letting me pull the clothes), Mia Marcus (photographer), and the models Dorian Micheals (DNA Male Super Model), Solomon Cortes (Music Producer/Recording Artist), Sandflower Dyson (Songwriter/Recording Artist), and Natlia (Recording Artist).

Jay Sean had a special performance and listening event at Greeenhouse, NYC. Jay Sean recently topped Billboard’s Hot 100, knocking The Black Eyed Peas from the #1 spot with his hit single “Down”.

Jay Sean definitely has longevity in this business. Check out my picture with Cash Money C.E.O “Baby A.k.A BirdMan” you know i got the contact don’t hate, lol.

Also my picture with Brandon from (FUSE TV) and Jay Sean himself

More pictures of other special guest : Melanie Fiona, Slim, Olivia and Baby …..

Teen Chic Magazine wanted to take a break from the norm of shooting fashion photo shoots and really show the true inner beauty of some of our models. This shoot was super fun and interesting because the models had to really show us what they were made of because there were no props or anyone else in the picture to feed off of. You will see that we shot each model as pure as can be without any makeup and then gradually glamed them up from there.

Special Thanks:

Creative Director - Elle Turner

Make Up - Chaela B.

Hair - Tae Garrett

Art Appeal - Audrey Garrett

Photographer - C’na Roberts

Models - Ke’Era, Ty, Erin and Carii

Intern - Ashton Grigsby