A Worthy Project

40% of LGBT youth attempt suicide

In 2004 the suicide rate hit the highest it has ever been in 15 years

Suicide is the leading cause of deaths among 15-24 year olds

Gay teens have TWICE the suicide rate than any other group

What are we going to do to stop this? How can we bring hope to LGBT youth?

Introducing: The Coming Out Project

The Coming Out Project is a teen LGBT suicide prevention video that will inspire, educate, and comfort youth that have had a hard time coming out, lost family or friends (by coming out to them), don’t know how to come out, or who feel ostracized for being gay.

Coming Out Project Casting Call

Seeking LGBT people for a TV & Movie Production in the NYC area. No experience necessary. Must be willing to share your ‘Coming Out Story’ and sign a model release. Have fun being a part of a creative teen suicide prevention project, add experience to your resume and work with an award winning photographer. If you are interested in participating in this unpaid project, please fill out the Submission Form below and provide the following information;

1) Personal Contact Information
2) A brief paragraph of what makes YOUR coming out story unique or special
3) Your Age (Must be 18 years of age with proof of ID)
4) Link to your Headshot OR Website.
5) Occupation (What You Do for A Living; Student, Teacher, Etc)
6) Availability for a Taped Interview on Thurs, Fri or Sat

Cost: $25 Donation Fee

Callbacks will begin Sept 1st, 2008!!!!

For More Information Click Here

Avril Lavigne Introduces Her Clothing Line: Abbey Dawn

Avril Lavigne is one of the latest Celebs to introduce her own clothing line. Known for her pop-punk style her line of clothing all looks like items she would wear. The price points for her line range from $16-$40 and is only available through Kohl’s. Most items are either Hot Pink or Black (or both) and feature skulls, polka dots, and graphic text.

They are great back to school items, and would be perfect for roaming the streets of NYC. I will be shopping her line, pink and black just happens to be my favorite color combination, and I like the funky and casual style of the line. I love the star skinny jeans & bootcut flares, but my favorite is the hot pink Rock N’ Roll cardigan. My three favorite items from her line are below. To see the entire line, click here.

What do you think of Abbey Dawn? Will you be shopping the line?

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Fashion Myth’s and Facts

1. Don’t Mix Gold and Silver

Mix and match your jewelry as much as you mix and match your clothes. Rose gold, white gold, yellow gold can all be worn together and mix and matched to go with your outfit. Try a gold metallic top with a silver belt, or a silver bag with gold accessories, and the outfit opportunities are endless. Click here for some great jewelry finds:

2. Plus Size Women Shouldn’t Wear Stripes.

- Any women of any size should wear whatever you like, as long as you are comfortable. There are plenty of stripes that look great on all women, just be sure that they are not pulling and stretching, and wear your stripes proud!

3. No Brown with Black or Black with Navy.

- These color combinations can look very sophisticated or stylish as long as it’s well balanced. A brown belt with a black outfit for example can look stunning, or navy pants with a black top. Mix and match these color combinations for tons of new looks that were not “allowed” before. For some really cute shoes (not just for sneakers anymore) to match (or not) your brown or black belt; click here:

4. No white after Labor Day.

- Be sure it’s weather appropriate (no open toed shoes in winter) and white is great for any season.

5. Never wear denim with denim.

- While I’m not recommending pulling a Justin & Britney with matchy-matchy denim, you can wear denim together if you look for different washes and colors. We are no longer stuck with just blue denim. A light washed denim blazer with white or colorful jeans make a great denim combo.

6. Avoid clashing colors

- An unexpected color combination can make a great statement. Hot pink and red, or sea foam green and red can be a stunning combination.

7. Long dresses aren’t for short women.

- Just make sure that the pattern is proportionate to your size, for smaller women choose a smaller print. Also, look for a more fitted style so as not to overwhelm your frame.

8. Showing skin isn’t sophisticated.

- On the contrary, if it’s unexpected or unique. For example, look for cut-out sides, or a sheer lacy back. Most importantly make sure your confidence shows!

9. Save the sequins for after dark.

- Sequins can be worn anytime, as long as it isn’t sequin overload. Keep it to one piece at a time, and mix with solid basics to down play the typically night time look.

10. No Minis on Women over 35

- Ladies if you’ve got it, flaunt it! However, flaunt tastefully. We don’t want to see cut off jean skirts with Uggs on a 40 year old women, instead look an overall flattering look, and if you are going to show more leg, cover up a little more on top, let’s leave some mystery there.

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