AMBI Scholarship for Latinas

AMBI® Skincare is proud to announce the annual AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine!

According to a recent study by the American Association of University Women, only 7.3 percent of bachelor’s degrees are earned by Hispanics. Now there’s a new annual scholarship program, the AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine, designed to recognize, reward and support Hispanic and African-American women who have a genuine ambition to make a difference in science and medicine, career fields in which they are currently underrepresented. AMBI® Skincare has contributed a total of $50,000 to be awarded to 5 Hispanic and African American women, each receiving $10,000 for tuition towards pursuing or continuing her education in any nationwide accredited science or medicine program. The AMBI® Scholarship in Science & Medicine was inspired by Karen Morris-Priester, M.D., the first grandmother to graduate from Yale University School of Medicine. Last spring, scholarship sponsor joined Oprah to celebrate Karen’s academic achievements on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and honor her as the first recipient. “This scholarship is wonderful because it offers invaluable financial support towards making the dream a reality,” says Karen Morris-Priester,M.D. Whether her hope is to be a nurse, doctor, chemist or high school biology teacher, the AMBI® Scholarship will help recipients achieve their goals by providing the financial resources necessary to pursue their dreams. Rules: The scholarship is open to African-American and Hispanic women who are legal residents of the United States, applicants must be 21 years of age or older and will also be asked to demonstrate financial need. Submissions will be accepted online through March 21, 2008. To apply log onto http://www.ambiskincare.com/.

Victoria's Red Carpet - Interview with Owner Victoria Pascual

Victoria Paton Pascual - Owner of Victoria's Red Carpet

(ATLANTA, GA) -Victoria’s Red Carpet’s philosophy is to bring unique shoes in very limited quantities to the fashion conscious women of Atlanta - normally not more than three pairs in the same model, and in many cases there is only one pair in stock (that means one pair, in one size, not one pair in each size). The shoes are truly unique and exclusive, crafted in renowned Spanish workmanship styles and materials, shapes, colors and designs different from the ordinary.

"Spain is a very fashion forward country, where people have an effortless sense of aesthetic and taste for fashion and beauty in many different forms."
- Victoria Paton Pascual

Victoria's Red Carpet has been featured in magazines such as Atlanta Peach, The Atlantan, Jezabel, Four Seasons magazine, International Edition, and in Eat.Shop Guide of Atlanta.

We had a fabulous opportunity to get to interview and get to know Victoria, the stylish boutique owner of Victoria's Red Carpet, and her scoop on Spanish style.

Describe your style in one word.

Inspired

What is your best-kept fashion secret?
The collecting and mix-up of unusual and high quality pieces that will remain in your closet for ever.

What are the five fashion essentials every woman should have in her closet?
An always flattering bold vivid color dress, a great pair of funky stilettos, a small elegant clutch, a wrap-up white blouse -easy to accessorize-, chunky accessories to dramatically change the appearance of any outfit and make it edgy!

Who is your style icon?
I especially love Audrey Hepburn…but so many others also.

What is the biggest fashion mistake a woman can make?
Not knowing what works for you and your body shape…and being too conservative as well. To create a personal style you have to dare to try and be different.

What is your favorite outfit?
A dress of any type, from the beaded ones from the 60’s to very simple and minimalist shapes where the focus are the lines.

What is your favorite way to accessorize?
Of course shoes… and great bold accessories, with a weakness for the big outstanding pieces.

If you could give women a fashion tip to be fabulous what would it be?
Be yourself and be happy with it, and then make the best of you with the fun and help of fashion.

Trends are Merely Guidelines

Trends are great for guide lines when you simply just don't know what else to wear to a chic party or event. Trends on the other hand shouldn't be taken so heavily in mind on a daily basis. Since not all trends work for all people. I think people should get a grip on their self expression but yet know what the hell fits their body types. Classics rather than trends are more elegant, beautiful, sexy and suitable for all body types since you have to be fitted to wear them. As far as being fitted into clothes, always take your measurements before you shop. Examples of classic celebrities are Audrey Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Marilyn Monroe, Rudolf Valentino, Elizabeth Taylor, & Marlon Brando.

Unconventional Fashion and Beauty Advice

Fashion: The body represents the mannequin. Fashion, overall, is the basis of humans vs. survival, judging on textiles. The up most impressionable outlet that the world shares in unity of social , cultural and psychotic rebellions.

   

Beauty: As far as beauty goes, it is what it is by definition. Beauty is also very controversial and has a past that has a great history. Yet, with this history, it has not changed much since human eyes can only handle certain shapes and sizes, color, design, sound etc., in accordance with harmony and balance. When doing art I think all people should use several different philosophies or guidelines to reflect on for inspiration. Here are a few interesting subjects to look up for beauty tips:

Phi- The key to body proportion. Macrobiotics Wabi Sabi Aesthetics Romanticism English Art Waterhouse paintings Egyptian & Greek/Roman art Style dot com Go to your local library, bookstore or museum.

Mario Cinquemani

Mario Cinquemani is a self taught fine artist. He was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, traveled throughout North America and Europe, and is currently working on his own technique, which is a realistic way of painting, focusing on composition. He has worked closely with Jose Fors, Carlos Vargas, and Wei Li a.k.a. Willy Wong, and now resides in Jalisco.

“It is very important for people to be aware that each person is an individual, not just a part of a whole in which there is no difference between one or the other. As much as the role they play to make society work, one must work toward the inside to find oneself as an individual different from the rest. One must develop those personal qualities, and let go of everything else. Just flow with life and do not be afraid of feeling like an outsider. Believe me, there are many other people doing their part too.”

“I think composition is one of the most important things to develop, regardless of the technique.”