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A lot of things change in your 20s: relationships, work, school — and oh yeah, your wardrobe. The leggings and sweatshirts that would once fly in class just aren't going to cut it anymore, and as you're growing up, your look is, too. Your 20s are all about discovering yourself and your signature style, and armed with these 10 commandments, you'll survive your 20s in style. So don't sweat — just scroll to study up. 1. Thou Shalt Find New Inspiration Whether you look to Instagram, Pinterest, or even Olivia Palermo, search out sources of style inspiration. You'll suddenly find you have no shortage of outfit ideas. 2. Thou Shalt Raid Your Childhood Closet While you might not believe it, your childhood closet is brimming with fashion gems that are finally back in style again. So, next time you're home with Mom and Dad, dust off those overalls and Adidas sneakers and start wearing them again. 3. Thou Shalt Toss Out What You Don't Love When it comes to your closet, less is more. Edit down what you own by asking yourself "does this serve me?" and if it doesn't, give it away. 4. Thou Shalt Dress For Yourself Instead of following every passing trend, invest in pieces that make you feel beautiful 5. Thou Shalt Experiment Whether it's thigh-high boots, leopard print, or maybe just a dress and sneakers, challenge yourself to throw together what you own in new and interesting ways. 6. Thou Shalt Avoid Overspending Chances are in your 20s, you don't have a ton of extra spending money. Instead of blowing your budget on shopping, try secondhand shopping or master the art of combing through H&M and Zara for finds. 7. Thou Shalt Build Up the Basics Your 20s are a great time to build up the wardrobe staples you need to carry you through the decade. Simple yet flattering pieces like a jean jacket, classic blazer, and cocktail dress will become your multipurpose go-tos. 8. Thou Shalt Invest in a Grown-Up Wardrobe Invest in pieces you can wear to work. Keep it comfortable — you don't want shoes that will kill your feet — but a professional wardrobe will give you a leg up in any industry. 9.Thou Shalt Upgrade Your Lazy-Sunday Look Whether you're lounging in bed or headed out on errands, there is just something luxurious and grown-up feeling about owning comfy yet elegant loungewear. 10. Thou Shalt Master the Art of Accessorizing From sleek jewelry to outfit add-ons like scarves and belts, accessories are the secret to punching up a simple outfit. Source: POPSUGAR

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Kingston, Jamaica – January 28, 2016 – Fresh off the heels with her last studio effort entiled: GermiNation which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard charts which graced the likes of BET, VIBE Mag, Yahoo Music! In addition to notable websites including Singersroom, HelloBeautiful, YouKnowyougotsoul. International artiste and songbird Sade Serena has officially released her single Daylight featuring Jowynalex a track from her upcoming EP slated to be released in March. Raised in Miami with Jamaican roots, Sade Serena’s sound can be described as one of Caribbean and Latin music with a contagious reggae bass line. Sade Serena exploded on the music scene with hits such as: Urban single: Tonight”, “Hello Kitty”, “All Natural” , “Whatever You Want” , and a slew of cover remixes which is still enjoying rotations on the airwaves internationally. The former background singer and dancer for popular American R&B/hip hop group Pretty Ricky revealed the story behind her recent single: Daylight . “My single Daylight is about being completely infatuated with someone. Its the part of the relationship when everything is new .Everyone’s favorite part ! When everything is is fun and your still exploring that person.” shared Sade Serena smiling Meanwhile as fans gear up for more exciting projects by Sade Serena the multitalented yet humble recording artiste would like to assure supporters of her music that, “I just make music and put them out ,be myself incorporate my roots in my music and perception of my story. The goal is to create music that is true to what I consist of which is ofcourse Caribbean, Hip Hop,R&B, Dance.”

Learn the newest dance from the Danca Family called "SEASONING" Blacka Di Danca is a choreographer best known for his work with Diplo/Major Lazer, Collie Buddz, A$AP Rocky, Shaggy, Kiesza, Justin Bieber and more...and for his international dance workshops.

American pop listeners have a tumultuous relationship with Caribbean music, and particularly dancehall. Our interest runs on an unpredictable cycle that spins from obsession to complete disinterest in the span of a few singles. Look at Sean Paul , who was everywhere on American radio in the early aughts until he suddenly wasn't. If Rihanna had stuck with making stuff like " Pon De Replay" there probably wouldn't be millions of people holding their breath for the release of her upcoming album Anti, since she'd only be getting airtime during odd hours on Hot 97. There have been some hopeful signs recently that things might be coming back around. Thanks to Justin Bieber's recent singles, Felix Jaehn's remix of OMI's "Cheerleader," and the wildly popular phenomenon that is Kygo, we've have become entranced with tropical house, which is built not only on breezy vibes, but also quintessentially Caribbean rhythmic patterns. Rihanna's new single " Work " finds the Barbadian singer dipping back into island music. The track, produced by Boi-1da, Vinylz, and SEVN Thomas , is an icy, futuristic reimagining of a dancehall beat that for all its clean-lined minimalism still seems capable of getting bodies wining when it inevitably takes over clubs this weekend. Riri even slides into her Barbadian accent for parts of it. It's no surprise that Drake pops up on the track: he's been on something of a crusade to get North American listeners interested in beats that break away from the steady thump that's defined not only hip-hop but all the pop styles that derive from it. "Work " isn't just a one-and-done track either. Rumor has it that there's already been a video shot for it, apparently involving horses decked out in Louis Vuitton prints. Rihanna and her team are betting that pop listeners are ready to reconnect with dancehall, and considering how on-point their trend forecasting has been in the past, it wouldn't be reckless to speculate that we're in for at least a couple of seasons of Caribbean beats on the radio. If other artists follow her lead (*cough* Kanye *cough*) maybe it'll stick. BY: MILES RAYMER Esquire

New York Festival's World's Best TV & Films competition honors programming in all lengths and forms from over 50 countries. Dedicated to both the Television and Film industries, categories mirror today's global trends and encourage the next generation of story-tellers and talent: Animation, Comedy, Corporate, Drama, Documentary, Feature Films, Movie Trailers, Music Videos, News, Promos, Reality TV Drama, Sports, Telenovelas, Webisodes, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress, Special Event, Innovation, Technical Production Team, CSR, Best Screenplay, Video Art, and Best Host.

The 12th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival and Film Conference/Film Market , scheduled for August 11-20, 2016 at the world famous TCL Chinese 6 Theatres, is now accepting submissions. HSFF , 4 times named to MovieMaker Magazine “Top 25 Fests Worth the Entry Fee” lists, has featured over 400 projects showcasing stars and filmmakers including Sofia Loren, Bill Plympton, Anthony and Joe Russo, and Felicia Day. In 2015, HSFF awarded over $150,000 in prizes, including $60,000 in post services for Best Short, Director, Music Video, Cinematography, VFX, and Commercial, and $15,000 Grand Prize cash . www.hollyshorts.com

AgyeFrance is a breakthrough couture and luxury label headed by founder and creative director, Francis Agyapong Known for his vibrant couture designs and beautiful silhouettes, the designer, known as Mr Francis , has become a rising star of beauty pageant fashion, designing gowns for pageants. The Ghanaian-born fashion designer went from being one the menswear at Harrods and quintessentially British tailors Dege & Skinner to the go to designer for shows such as Miss Caribbean UK and Miss Guyana UK. Mr Francis , is hoping to bring his experience, knowledge highlighting not just the importance to strengthen the voice of Caribbean fashion in the Diaspora and back home, but also the new trend that sees collaboration with African designers such as Mai Atafo and Duro Olowu , but how fashion can keep adding to the economy and its impact on job creation and create social change through the usage of branding. Mr Francis talks to CEM how his fashion will impact the Caribbean Diaspora What sparked your interest in fashion? I have always seen my mum dressed in amazing dresses and I guess that this create in me the interest and the desire to create something as great and to have women feeling confident and looking great You started out in Menswear, does your approach differ when designing menswear compared to womenswear? Womenswear is more interesting because it provides me to diversify, to challenge myself to create something innovative and unique. Women fashion is more diverse and provides you to explore that type of creativity that will push you further. You are now designing dresses for both Miss Caribbean UK and Miss Guyana UK, how did that come about? I was introduced by a client who has always appreciated and loved my designs. She put me in contact with Jacqui and Clayton Brown (the organisers behind Miss Caribbean UK) and the rest –as they say- is history. They both saw the quality of my designs and decided that I would have been a great addition to the pageant What were some of the challenges you faces designing for beauty queens? Some of the challenges comprised time and a tight schedule. Different individuals had very different expectations and visions which must embody their personality and confidence How do you decide which style goes to which of the girls? I look at the person; I get to know her briefly so to have a glimpse of her personality. Once that is established, I know if I can create something a tad risqué’ for an ultra-confident girl or something more demure for another. Moreover, I also look at their shapes so to understand what will flatter the contestants the most Where do you go for inspiration? Inspiration comes from my collaborator, Ms. Angela and from the girls. Their happiness and satisfaction motivate me to do more and create something unique and peculiar that will make them stand out Are you hoping to branch off into the Caribbean or Caribbean Diaspora to make a name for yourself? Yes, because Caribbean Fashion is on the rise and they understand its business potential. Caribbean women love dressing with vibrant colours, elegance and class, but with full confidence and these are the types of women I want to continue to clothe How do you accommodate the needs of women all over the world who might have different fashion sensibilities? I love and appreciate the different cultures. Thus, it is vital for me to sit down and converse with them to grasp their vision and the culture they come from so to embody the cultural aspect in How has your work evolved since you began your own label? The work has evolved a lot. Firstly, I went from a male-centric fashion focus to a female one. Moreover, I have evolved in the usage and refinement of my techniques to create incredible silhouettes What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your company? How to listen to client’s demands and cooperate with them to understand their vision from the inception stage to wearing the customised piece You’re in an incredibly competitive industry. What motivates you to keep going when things are looking tough? Customer satisfaction and the creative process that allows me to bring innovation and distinctiveness to women that want to be elegant and bold at the same time Do you see yourself designing for other Caribbean beauty queens outside of the UK? Yes, absolutely. Because we would like to expand the pageant side and propel the next Caribbean queens to go and win over judges and people alike in a global fashion What impact do you hope your pieces will have on the Caribbean community in the UK? I hope they will continue to positively promote the beautiful diversity of this amazing region and showcase the beauty of its culture Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I see myself becoming an established global brand with different types of lines (childrenswear, menswear) Moreover, with the pageant side growing yearly and my last victories with Miss Guyana UK and Miss Caribbean UK (two years in a row), I would like to dress the next Miss World and Miss Universe hailing from the Caribbean

Unsigned Only Music Competition announced today its judging panel for the 2016 competition, which is now accepting entries. The panel consists of high-profile recording artists and journalists who will select the winners in 13 categories representing a wide variety of genres of music. Unsigned Only is open to solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major label record company. Unsigned Only is looking for outstanding, talented artists, newcomers or veterans, and accepts both original and cover songs. Unsigned Only is sponsored by: Berklee College Of Music; Bombplates; Celebrity Access; D'Addario; Disc Makers; Eventric; Gretsch Drums; Groove 3; Indie Bible; Lurssen Mastering; Musicians Institute; My Song On Radio; Sony Creative Software; and The Music Business Registry. This year, Unsigned Only has increased its Grand Prize to $20,000 in cash (US) this year - plus additional merchandise. The Grand Prize winner will also receive one-on-one mentoring from a group of music industry executives, ranging from label presidents to heads of A&R. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to directly network with the top record company professionals and get advice, guidance, feedback, and networking opportunities. A First, Second, and Third Place winner will also be selected in each category. Artists may enter into any of the following categories: Adult Album Alternative (AAA) Adult Contemporary (AC); Americana; Christian; Country; EDM (Electronic Dance Music); Folk/Singer-Songwriter; R&B/Hip-Hop; Rock; Pop/Top 40; Screen Shot; Teen; and Vocal Performance. “We are thrilled to be able to give away $20,000 this year to our Grand Prize winner,” say Founders/Directors Candace Avery and Jim Morgan . “What all artists need the most is cash, and $20,000 can go a long way toward helping them with a new CD, a tour, a van, or whatever they might need.” Judges include: Aimee Mann; R. City; The Killers; Bone Thugs N Harmony; The Struts; Dustin Lynch; Kelly Price; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Aaron Shust; Rapsody; Hayes Carll; Kool and the Gang; David Crowder; Lucero; Colt Ford; The Turnpike Troubadours; Frank Foster; Kyle Anderson (Senior Writer, Entertainment Weekly); Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Anthony DeCurtis (Contributing Editor, Rolling Stone); Zach Long (Associate Editor, Time Out Chicago); Michael Molenda (Editor-In-Chief, Guitar Player); Jim Farber (Music Critic); Lyndsey Parker (Managing Editor, Yahoo Music); Jed Gottlieb (Music & Theater Writer, Boston Herald); Matthew Meadow (Editor-In-Chief, Your EDM); Kevin McNeese (President, NewReleaseToday); Andy Herman (Music Editor, LA Weekly); Sarah Jones (Editor, Electronic Musician Magazine); Chelsea Perry; Sasha Geffen (Consequence of Sound); and more. For entry and general information, please go to www.unsignedonly.com

R&B singer Monica graces the cover of Uptown magazine and she also sat down for an in-depth interview recently. The 35 beauty discussed her recently released eighth studio album, Code Red , and being labeled the underdog on today’s music scene. Monica was styled by Shun Melson in a Donna Karan gown. Photography byDrexina Nelson; hair by Ray Dodson and face by Marsha Saintil. Monica on being guarded: “People wouldn’t really be able to imagine the things I’ve seen and been through. My talent has always been there, along with the spiritual foundation my mother laid, but there was always another side, a side that belonged to the streets. When my parents divorced, I became two different people.” Monica on being Karl Lagerfeld’s muse: “I’ve been there and done that. I remember speaking with Karl and him telling me what ‘we’ were going to wear, and what his thoughts for me were. I’ve had moments that some [will not recognize] because social media wasn’t a thing back then. They weren’t done for the ‘Gram, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t happen.” Monica on her “Miss Thang” moniker: “Dallas [Austin] would bring producers in the studio to play records for me and I’d be quick to say ‘No’ if I didn’t feel it. I knew who I was and what I wanted to say. That’s where ‘Miss Thang’ came from. He’d say, ‘Miss Thang don’t like it!’ … Please don’t get me wrong, I will get someone together, quickly. You will not come at me wrong without repercussions.” Monica on triumphing over tragedy: “As I think back over everything I’ve accomplished in my career—the awards, opportunities and exposure are all there, of course. But, what gives me unspeakable joy is the fact that I’ve touched countless women, and some young men, along the way with my music and my message. To know that I was helping to save lives while feeling like my own was in the process of ending, means more than any manufactured victory ever could.” Monica on being labeled the “underdog”: “I know people have called me the underdog. I was even told the kiss of death would be the four years I took off after the birth of my boys. I’ve executed my career exactly how I’ve wanted to and that’s the most important thing. And if I am an underdog because I’ve chosen to put my family first, to be guided by my spirituality or allow true love to be my solace, then so be it.” Read full story at Uptown Magazine

The Wiper Film Festival is the premiere online film festival and includes an NYC screening. Your work will have the opportunity to be seen by more than 18 millions users around the globe. There is no fee to submit and have your work considered. There are cash grants for Curator’s Choice and Fan Choice winners in each category. Wiper also provides free advertising and promotion budget to its top films. Submit your feature and short length work today! Wiper Film Festival

Coming on the heels of a honourable mention by the prestigious Billboard Magazine for his latest EP 'Project Sweat' , Dancehall artiste Aidonia has once again been thrust into the spotlight for his continued hard work. The entertainer whose given name is Sheldon Lawrence at the recent launch nabs three nominations in the upcoming 2016 Youth View Awards (YVA) set to unfold on February 20th at the National Indoor Sports Center. The ‘ Nuh Man To Mi Spliff’ singer is nominated in the categories for 'Hottest Summer Song of 2015' with "Nuh Boring Gyal" , the single also got a nod for 'Favourite Local Music Video', while his third came in the category for ' Favourite Local Male Artiste of the Year '. In a statement to the media Aidonia’s publicist ‘Raymond ‘Shadow’ Small says, "It's always gratifying to receive recognition for your hard work and it's also a great look for Aidonia to start off the New Year.” “This is just the beginning of some major plans for 2016, keep watching it’s going to be a very interesting year." he added. The year's staging of the YVAs will feature performances from International pop sensation Pia Mia !, alongside local performers including Dexta Daps, Vershon, Christopher Martin, Vanessa Bling among others. Aidonia is booked to headline ‘ Dozen Cups ’ on January 30th at the Gee Wee Car Park.