In an effort to give you the Teen Chic Mag readers what you really want…I need your feedback please.

♥,
C’na

Letter from the Editor

Greetings Teen Chic Mag Readers! We have been an official magazine for 8 months now…Yay!!! Our numbers are constantly growing and growing and growing…and we love all of the support that we are getting. THANK YOU SO-OOOO MUCH!!!

This has been a somber couple of weeks with the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on the same day, Billy Mays and just recently Steve McNair. Death has a weird way of making a person really appreciate their family, friends and the little things in life. My little sister and I decided to catch up on some quality time by going to the movies to see “My Sister’s Keeper” which is an excellent movie that did not leave a dry eye in the theatre.

I know that you’re probably wondering, “Why do I want to see this?” One because it is good and two because it will really make you appreciate your loved one while they are here on earth. You should strive to live you life to the fullest each and every day because every day you spend alive is precious.

I am a huge Michael Jackson fan and the hearing of him passing seemed a little unreal to me even though I know that in order to live one must also die. In middle school I was on the Drill Team and for Homecoming we did a “Thriller” performance for halftime my eighth grade year and it was a total HIT! So I felt that it was totally appropriate to add the “Thriller” video to my post.

Rest In Peace - Michael Joseph Jackson

On another note, the magazine has been getting several emails regarding internships, jobs, modeling, advertising and etc. Got questions? I got your answers.

Q: How can I become a Teen Chic Mag Model?

A: Please send an email to info@teenchicmag.com with three clear visable photos of yourself along with your height, weight, sizes and experience if any. All submissions will be viewed by the myself along with the Creative Director and the Fashion Editor. If we feel that you would be a perfect fit for an upcoming shoot, then we will contact you via email. Please no phone calls to check the status of your submission.

Q: How can I intern with Teen Chic Mag?

A: Teen Chic Magazine is seeking self-motivated interns who are looking to have their pieces published and work within our different departments. Interns will gain insight into the inner workings of the on-line magazine industry, from writing to editing and marketing. It’s a great chance to network with and learn from Houston’s newest online teen publication.

Teen Chic Magazine wants dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic on today’s culture. Ideal candidates will be detail oriented, reliable and must have strong organizational and communication skills, the ability to multitask, the desire to work hard and be a team player.

To qualify, candidates must be enrolled in either a two or four-year college program. Interested candidates must provide written verification from their school that they will receive permission from their academic advisor to participate in this internship.

All internships are on an unpaid part-time basis and can be for college credit. NO STIPEND WILL BE PROVIDED.

We are currently seeking interns  to write for the following departments:
- Entertainment
- Fashion
- Boys
- Health & Beauty
- Decisions

Please send in a detailed resume, contact information and two clips of published or unpublished pieces of your written work to: info@teenchicmag.com

Due to the large response of applications, we will not be able to respond to telephone calls or all e-mail inquires regarding your status. Only applicants that fully qualify will be contacted.

All materials submitted to Teen Chic Magazine become property of Teen Chic Magazine and So Chic Media Group and will be kept on file for 3 months.

Q: How can I advertise with Teen Chic Mag?

A: For all advertising inquires, please email advertising@teenchicmag.com

I think those are the main questions for now but I am all ways open to answer more. Have a wonderful week and remember to check out our blog for the latest happs on the magazine at www.TeenChicMag.ning.com.

♥,

C’na Roberts
Editor-in-Chief
Teen Chic Magazine

Be YOU! Be Informed. Be Inspired. Be CHIC!

Also, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @TeenChicMag

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March is here and Teen Chic Magazine has been online for 4 months now. We truly appreciate the love and support that we are continuing to receive from all of our Teen Chic Mag readers and their parents. T H A N K   Y O U!!! Words cannot truly express who it feels to plan and dream and hope that one day your dream would come true and for it to actually happen…IT IS AMAZING!

This month Mical was able to see NEON COLLARS perform live and he was so moved by not only the musical flow of this group but the unique swag that they posses. Teen Chic Mag was able to attend Fashion Week in NYC in February and was also able to shoot Brittaney in Times Square. If you love what you see Brittaney wearing in the photo shoot, please stop by SERENDIPITY3 in Houston, TX where you will find the latest fashions along with tons of cute accessories. Shauna Lanea covers some Spring Break temptations, Inez is getting you ready for prom, Chanteau is on a mission to keep you stylish and Audrey is always on top of the latest poliuical issue that concerns teens.

We are looking for INTERNS and for all of those that are interested, please send your info to info@teenchicmag.com to be considered. I also wanted to remind you to check out Teen Chic Mag’s Blog at www.TeenChicMag.ning.com to see the latest new and updates from us. We do post all of our videos and behind the scenes photos on the blog as well and we would love to hear from you.

Check out the pic below…We met YOANNA HOUSE from America’s Next Top Model, she was so sweet! 

♥,
C’na Roberts
Editor-in-Chief

P.S. Remember to DREAM in GLAM & LIVE in CHIC!

♥ CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH ♥ HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ♥

 Teen Chic Magazine is thrilled by all of the love and support that we have received from teens from all over the world. We would like to THANK all of you who have joined our blog at www.TeenChicMag.ning.com and our Facebook group and those that have given their opinions on what they would like to see in our magazine. PLEASE KEEP THE LOVE FLOWING to info@teenchicmag.com becaues we love hearing from you.

This is another exciting month for Teen Chic Magazine as we will be attending Fashion Week in New York along with shooting a photo shoot there as well. I am confident that my team will knock this along with every photo shoot out of the park like they always do. Our Fashion photo shoot for the month of February is “The Meaning of Love.” We would like to thank King David Creations, Flaunt Makeup, Hair Gallery Unlimited, L.A.M.B., 213 Industry, Skin and Threads, Lauren Conrad Collection, Apple Bottom Jeans and Macy’s for the wardrobe and accessories for this month’s shoot.

I would like to welcome our new Feature Writer, Inez Woody to the Teen Chic Magazine family. Inez is a very talented and vivid writer and I know that you guys will just fall in love with her.

Teen Chic Magazine is looking for teen male models between the ages of 16-19 years old for our fashion photo shoots. If you know someone that would be a perfect fit for us, please have them submit the following:

- 3 Clear Photos
- Full Name
- Age
- Height
- Shirt Size
- Pant Size
- Shoe Size

To -  Info@TeenChicMag.com     Attention: Model (In the Subject line)  If the Fashion Department decides that they have that picture perfect look, they will be contacted.

This is a month of celebration for Black History, please remember that history is made every day and it is up to you to make your history one for the history books! Check out this Black History Timeline that I found to be very informative and motiviting to see how far our country has come. Enjoy!

In the sprit of Valentine’s Day (February 14th) I have added one of my favorite Keyshia Cole videos. You will LOVE it!

♥,
C’na Roberts
Editor-in-Chief

This section is dedicated to all of the readers of Teen Chic Magazine. We would love to hear from you, please submit your cheers, questions, comments or concerns to info@teenchicmag.com and include your name, city and state.

Very nice…I really like the magazine!
Erika S. - New York, NY

I checked out your magazine…it looks awesome!
Jodi - Sommers, NY

The Magazine looks great, love the layout
Audria - Miramur, FL

Hey, I checked out the magazine site and it was enjoyable. Thanks. =)
Desiree - Los Angeles, CA

Hi, I’ve viewed the teenchicmag site and it’s really nice. Great color schemes. I like the glamour tips especially and I like the urban/fashion feel…Also the awesome quotes, motivational real life stories and student educational sections. It’s truly a great site and I’ll forward the link to friends. Thanx! I wish you much success.
KasturiDeModel - Los Angeles, CA

From what I’ve seen, I think its a really nice upcoming site.
A Christine - Massapequa, NY

I like the fashion and pictures part the most : ) I like it.
Shanoaleigh - Portland, OR

Yea, I love the style of the pics and the Fashion great too. Love it!
Katrina - Orlando, FL

 
HAPPY CHIC NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

The staff and I are really excited that the launch of our magazine has been so successful but with GOD on our side we would not expect anything less. Seeing that we ended 2008 on such a high note, it was only right for us to start our 2009 season with this issue of New Year, New CHIC You.

Our Fashion department stepped their game up on this month’s photo shoot, using antique cars and the SMOKIN HOTTEST clothes from C.R.O.S.S. by J. Phillips and Snooty Girl Boutique. You will see the models with some suit cases symbolizing out with the old and in with the New CHIC You!

Our very own, Audreyanna Garrett, will be reporting live from Washington, D.C. to see such an historic event this month with President Elect Barack Obama and Shauna Lanea’ will cover the touchy issue of teenage pregnancy. Stephanie Catchings is your number source for Health and Beauty and Mical J. Roy always has his ear and heart to the streets as for Entertainment (he always has the 411). Please comment on the articles and let us know what you think!

It has been brought to my attention that there are some people that are claiming to be Teen Chic Magazine. Chic readers, please don’t be fooled but the REAL TEEN CHIC MAGAZINE is the one that you are reading right now. Our OFFICAL WEBSITE is www.TeenChicMag.com, our OFFICAL BLOG SITE is www.TeenChicMag.ning.com, our OFFICAL MYSPACE is www.myspace.com/teenchicmagazine and we can also be reached via Facebook under groups. Any other media or source is not the real Teen Chic Magazine and is not owned or affiliated with So Chic Media Group.

On another note, special THANKS to Beyonce because…I’m a DIVA! Enjoy.

♥,
C’na Roberts
Editor-in-Chief

Questions have been asked as to who is behind the chicness of
Teen Chic Magazine and here’s your opportunity to find out.

C’na Roberts, Editor-in-Chief
Teen Chic Magazine has its very own Renaissance Woman! Our Editor-in-Chief received her degree from the Dan Rather School of Mass Communications at Sam Houston State University in Journalism and Photography. C’na is not only the boss but she is also a skilled Photographer and was honored as being one of Houston’s Top Thirty Under 30 by Houston Style Magazine.

Latasia Turner, Creative Director
Latasia is one of the chicest, organized, confident and savviest Creative Director’s that anyone can ask for. Latasia is someone that is imperative to Teen Chic Magazine and we love this awesome multi-taker. In 2005, she was honored as one of Houston’s Top Thirty Under 30 by Houston Style Magazine and she is also a graduate of Sam Houston State University.

Stephanie A. Catchings, Health & Beauty Editor
Stephanie is one of the nicest girlie girls that anyone could ever meet! She’s a Houston native and graduate from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana with a degree in Mass Communications. Stephanie believes that Beauty definitely goes beyond skin deep because mental fitness and external physique directly affect how others view and appreciate you as a person.

Mical J. Roy, Entertainment Editor
Have you ever came across someone and they were like the coolest person you could ever meet? Well, meet Mical J. Roy our very own inside scoop to music, events, movies and fun! A proud graduate of the Dan Rather School of Mass Communications, Mical is also pursuing his Master’s in Professional Communication and Technical Writing. 

Chanteau Garrett, Fashion Editor
With a Bachelor’s of Arts in Fashion Merchandising, Chanteau’s number passion is fashion and she is currently working on designing her own clothing line. Talk about having our very own FASHIONISTA on staff…She also loves training aspiring models with the tools to succeed in the fashion industry and plans on taking over this fashion industry one fashion disaster at a time!

Shauna Lanea, Feature Writer
A Public Relations major at Houston Community College, Shauna found her calling for writing five years ago by writing poetry and short stories. In 2003, she won an Editor’s Choice Award allowing her to become a published poet. With Shauna’s eagerness to help out and write on any topic given to her, she is a great asset to our magazine.

Audreyanna Garrett, Feature Writer
This native Houstonian has a strong passion for writing, fashion and politics. Audreyanna is a graduate of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX and in addition to being a Feature Writer with Teen Chic Magazine she is also a published author. In 2007 she wrote and published the ever popular PoeTically SpeaKing, a poetry collage and is currently working on her second book.

Inez Woody, Feature Writer
Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Inez is an abiitious freelance writer and editor with more than 7 years of experience. As a former Editor at Large for Vassarmagazine.com, Inez has a passion for writing, volunteering and mentoring youth. She is a Co-Founder of a Chicago based women’s organization which was started in 2003.

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Madison Jones, Feature Writer
MJ is a Dallas, TX native with a powerful passion for communicating with others through pen and paper or better yet, keyboard to screen. A true communicator, MJ has no problem sparking conversations and writing on whatever topic is thrown her way.

Jeremy Phillips, Wardrobe Stylist
Owner of the clothing line Creative Resurrection of Style Success (C.R.O.S.S.), this 80’s baby is a fascinated with the fact that hip/hop and fashion can coexist so easily. Jeremy is a well known stylist, model and clothing designer who enjoys live music, going to art exhibits and museums.

Courtney Evans, Wardrobe Stylist
This New Yorker brings swag to styling like no one else. Whether you are looking for classic chic to street chic, Court is your girl for the job.

Ashton Grigsby, Intern
Ashton is the youngest member of the Teen Chic Magazine’s staff with such an open mind that he is absorbing this experience like a sponge.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TEEN CHIC MAGAZINE!!!

After a long awaited debut, Teen Chic Magazine has finally launched and it was a huge success! Please check out our blog at www.TeenChicMag.ning.com to see the THANK YOU list because we really do appreciate all of your help and support.This issue is our first of many more to come and the entire staff is excited about releasing the chicness to teens across the world wide web! Please don’t be fooled as we are not your average on-line magazine.

Here is a little better insight into the break down of the magazine sections.

-Me - How can I stop my hair from drying out? What is the correct way to create a smoky eye? Should I go on a diet or start working out? You can find all of the answers to those questions and more in this section.

-Boys - Is it just me, but are boys sometimes hard to understand? Every month we will be asking 6 guys a burning question that us girls really want to know the answer to.

-Fashion - Fashion…Lights…This section speaks for itself and it will not disappoint you.

-OMGosh - This section is dedicated to true life stories of the Teen Chic Magazine readers. Have you ever been homeless? Ever find yourself in a hardship that you did not think that you would get out of? Well, this is the section for you…We want to hear your story.

-So Chic - This section is where you will find my Letter from the Editor and any other important correspondence and updates, because I am SO CHIC!

-Decisions - Colleges, Universities, Scholarships, Trade Schools,Internships, ACT and SAT testing will all be found in this section along with important decisions about politics.

-Entertainment - Music, Fun, Movies and New Artist Spot Light can all be found in this section.

-Oops, My Bad - You can find the funniest and embarrassing stories here in this section and we want to hear from you.

My vision for Teen Chic Magazine started when I was 12 years old, hanging out with my cousin Kristal as I often did growing up. It was a lazy Summer day and we were laying on the floor flipping through magazines, taking the quizzes, mocking the models poses and trying to think of a solid plan on how we were going to get the latest fashions that we knew our parents could not really afford or just would not normally buy.

Something in me, felt like something was missing in all of the magazines that we were flipping through. Education has always been very important in my family and while seeing the latest fashions was always a treat, I wanted a magazine that could convey the importance of education, fashion, politics, health, beauty and entertainment into one.There was something else that was greatly missing as well…minority faces. I was a teen reading magazines geared for teens that did not have any people that looked like me in the entire magazine and not just me but any minorities at all.

From that point on, I made it my dream to create a magazine that was sorely geared towards minority teens and Teen Chic Magazine was born. As a big sister and older cousin, I feel that it is imperative for teens to have positive role models to be able to look up to and along with having a gateway of unlimited information that is strictly geared towards helping them achieve their dreams. Thanks to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, it doesn’t seem so far fetched when we hear little girls and little boys say that they would like to be the President of the United States when the grow up because the possibilities are endless.

Thank you for taking the time to read our magazine and we would love to hear from you. Please send questions and inquires to info@teenchicmag.com and a Teen Chic Magazine Staff Member will contact you. Please stay tuned for our January issue as the the fashion shoot is smoking hot!

Happy Holidays to everyone and remember to LIVE in GLAM and DREAM in CHIC!

♥,

C’na Roberts
Editor-in-Chief

~ Photos by Mike Charlton Photography~ Launch Party