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Is the 2007 Valentine's Day a special one for you? Provocateur gives you a few hints on what to get your special "Valentine" for this special day.
Our first hint is a classy Chemise.
Model: Amanda Johnson
Photographer: Steve Griffin
Hair: Tiffany Giovanini of 417 Salon
Makeup: By Ally
Stylist: Jenna Van Beek
Assistant Photographer: Nate Stroup
Chemise: By Cabaret, purchased at Dillards
Next, a man of class may purchase a white 100% cotton robe which not only keeps your loved one warm and sexy when unclothed, but also shows her that you have a sense of taste.
Model: Mariah Patton
Photographer: Steve Griffin
Hair: Tiffany Giovanini of 417 Salon
Makeup: By Ally
Stylist: Jenna Van Beek
Assistant Photographer: Nate Stroup
Robe: Whimsy Hollow 816-903-2284
If you have a real sense of adventure we guarantee a stuned and excited look from you loved one with an evening dress. If you have this kind of taste your loved will never forget it.
Model: Larissa Day
Photographer: Steve Griffin
Hair: Tiffany Giovanini of 417 Salon
Makeup: By Ally
Stylist: Jenna Van Beek
Assistant Photographer: Nate Stroup
Dress: Demure purchased at 'Styles Boutique' 417-889-2282
Of course the traditional flowers (make sure you know your loved ones' favorite) will always score big.
February's Musical Talent is Renee Olstead. A young woman with such a rich voice you can't help but to fall in love with her.
Renee Olstead
Renee Olstead was born in Houston, Texas to Christopher Eric Olstead and Rebecca Lynn Jeffries. As a child actress, she made films and commercials from age eight onwards. From 2002 to 2006, she appeared in the TV sitcom Still Standing as middle sister Lauren Miller. She also had a small part in the 2004 film 13 Going on 30. In 2000, at the age of 11, Olstead recorded her first album, Stone Country as well as an EP, Unleashed. Both were privately released on her own record label.
In 2004, Olstead released an eponymous album of jazz songs and pop standards for Warner Bros. Records to good reviews; since her previous releases had limited distribution, this album was considered her true debut. She subsequently performed in Berlin during the Live 8 concert on July 2, 2005. Additionally, she recorded with trumpeter Chris Botti on his 2005 album To Love Again: The Duets and appears on the 2006 DVD Chris Botti Live with Orchestra and Special Guests. Her singing style and talent has already been compared with such great jazz vocalists as Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Reportedly her musical talent was discovered by composer David Foster, who produced her 2004 album. She later also performed with Foster on the Oprah Winfrey Show.A followup album entitled Skylark, also produced by Foster, is scheduled for release in February 2007.[1] The release had previously been scheduled for release in August 2006 and was then delayed to September before being pushed back to early 2007; no reason was given for the delay.
Movies By Clint
Clint Eastwood has directed two movies during his directorial career that have earned Best Picture award from the Acadamy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The two movies being "Unforgiven" in 1992 and "Million Dollar Baby" in 2004. Mr Eastwood has proven himself time and again that he is a premier director among many in hollywood.
In 2006 he directed not just one but two movies of great distinction. Starting with "Flags of our Fathers" and then following up with his Best Picture Nominated movie "Letters from Iwo Jima".
Paris
The City of Love and Lights
Written By: Laura Stroup (Photos By: Nate Stroup)
C’est amour at first sight when visiting the “city of lights.†Paris exudes romance, from the endless array of colorful flower shops to the quiet little cafes and bistros tucked around every corner. There’s a good chance you’ll fall in love while you’re there. It’s an everlasting love; one with the city itself.
Those looking for love at first “sight†should make their way to La Tour Eiffel. This famous landmark is mostly hidden from afar, but you may glimpse it peeking out over the centuries-old buildings and trees that surround it. It’s not until you approach the tower that you disappear into its shear beauty and enormity. The Eiffel tower is a masterpiece, but it is one of many in Paris’ collection.
Notre Dame’s ancient walls of sun-bleached stone and fearsome gargoyles also beckon. And don’t forget the mysteries waiting to be uncovered under the Louvre’s glass pyramid or the mighty Arc de Triomphe that stands proudly amidst the circus of Parisian motorists rushing home from work. While it’s difficult to remove yourself from the beaten path, a quieter, more personal side of Paris also exists. Paris is a city for strolling, and there is no shortage of quaint, tree-lined neighborhoods and cobbled riverside paths just waiting to be discovered. Paris is a city for the hopeless romantics who want to find true love around every corner. True love is there, you just have to know where to look.
Men, How To Get Rewarded at Valentine's Day
By: Kylie Anderson
Do you have that sick feeling in the pit of stomach? It’s probably not that convenience store burrito you had on the way home. Most likely it is the pure dread of Valentine’s Day that over come most men. As much as I hate break the sacred code of the female Valentine challenge, I feel like it must be done too!
Whatever you do, never believe a woman when she says she doesn't need anything for Valentine's Day. This is just her way of saying surprise me. So, do just that; surprise her. Make your Valentine's celebration all about her. Trust me you will be rewarded in the end. If you want to be an amateur at Valentine's gifts you can send a dozen roses and call it good. If you want to step it up a notch here are some pointers. Send her favorite flowers or a basket of her favorite candies with a note letting her know there is more to come at the end of the day.
Then use your imagination and don't be afraid to take chances, make a memory that she won't forget. If you plan on buying jewelry, which is an acceptable gift, don't just hand her the box and say "here". This might shock you, but most women do not find this overly romantic. However leaving the present on her pillow or next to her toothbrush with a note or card is totally hot. If you plan a Valentine's date, do it in style. Which means know your woman and what she loves. Even if that means you have McDonalds at a candle lit table at home. Whether you go out to eat or stay in make sure you have a sweet surprise planned for dinner. Like a single flower, a small gift, or card. Have the wait staff bring the surprise to the table if possible, this shows that you planned ahead.
Stock up on massage oil! If your lover likes a massage stretch out those fingers and prepare to please your lover. Are you feeling daring? Add a little challenge to the moment. Ask your lover if she is up to playing the “chocolate game†with you. All that is required for this game is chocolate syrup and a blind fold. The object of the game is for the man to find the dab of chocolate hidden somewhere on his lovers body, with his mouth(its kind of like soccer no hands allowed). No Valentine's is complete without the talk of lingerie...a land where few men dare to venture. If you do venture into this land keep this in mind. This present is for your lover, not just you, so resist the urge to buy the item that will require your lover to read direction just put it on.
All this said the sexy secret to pleasing your lover is to show her that you want to please her not just yourself.
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Editorial Calendar
March 2007 - "Sports In Fashion?"
Travel: Rome, Italy
Cover Photography Submissions - February 25th
Inside Fashion Shoot - February 20th
Editorial Columns - February 27th
Editorial Columns Photography February 27th
Movie Reviews - February 25th
April 2007 - "Swimsuit Issue"
Travel: Bahama Islands
Cover Photography Submissions - March 25th
Inside Fashion Shoot - March 20th
Editorial Columns - March 27th
Editorial Columns Photography March 27th
Movie Reviews - March 25th
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