Balmain
Miss Georgia USA 2017
How a woman chose to make herself happy for 100 days.
100 Days Happy
An exclusive look at the 2018 Resort collection.
August/ September 2017
DeAnna Johnson
Aman
Anniversary Issue
@Amani_Sams
1| Aman Magazine August/September 2017
I can't believe it's been four years since our first publication. Aman Magazine has grown so much because of you all and we are so thankful that you all continue reading each issue. With this issue, I hope you celebrate yourself as well as the magazine. In our celebration, we have released three issues featuring three influential women of Atlanta. I was inspired by Deanna Johnson, Miss Georgia USA 2017 and I knew I had to have her in this issue. At such a young age she has accomplished so much and is continue to thrive. Be sure to read all about her in our feature article (page20).
Editor's Note
Behind The Cover
Deanna and our photographer Airaka Nicole on set looking at pictures from the shoot.
4
Get the Look
Dayana Preval is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and a young journalist with a lot to say! in her spare time she writes articles on her blog "Dayana's Corner" and contributes her expertise to publications. Preval recently went on a #100 day challenge and encouraged her followers to join the movement. Check out her article on page 15.
Dayana
Contributor
6
Aman Magazine
Creator/ Editor-In-Chief Amani Sams Hair and Makeup KC Woods Photographer Airaka Nicole Interns Anna Gnohan Paula Gilles Contributers Dayana Preval
@Amanmagazine1
Download our digital issue to watch exclusive videos in our articles.
@Aman_Mag
An exclusive look at the 2018 Balmain Resort Collection.
Fashion
Balmain Takes Los Angeles.
Balmain Takes L.A.
Following the fashion show, everyone celebrated the launch of the Balmain x Beats by Dre headphone collaboration. Rousteing toured guests through two Beats by Dre experiences and the Balmain branded headphones for a test listen and photos. After the fashion show and display of the Beats by Dre collaboration, Migos artist “Quavo” took the stage and the mansion quickly transformed into a club complete with strobe lights. The Balmain Los Angeles boutique is located at 8421 Melrose Place.
French Couture Fashion house Balmain has come to the West Coast of the U.S. of A! Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, celebrated the brand’s first Los Angeles store in a Beverly Hills mansion with the elite. Kim Kardashian West, Kerry Washington, Quavo, and Kate Bosworth were some of the celebrity guests in attendance. There was a mini fashion show on the staircase of the mansion, displaying the looks of the Balmain Resort 2018 collection.
In February 2017, I decided to start my #100happyday challenge. After transitioning back to Georgia in December 2016. I was feeling a lot of emotions at the time because of my move, finding my groove back in Georgia, and figuring out my purpose being back. My friend introduced me to the #100happydays challenge as a way to help me find at least one positive thing each day. After contemplating for a bit, I decided to go through with the challenge. I thought to myself that this could only be beneficial for and it may help others. Some days, it wasn't so easy to find the positive in each day. There were times that I was having a rough day, but I still pushed myself to post because I made a promise to myself and my followers. With each passing day, it became easier to find something beautiful within each day. Even on my off days, I was able to appreciate life, things, and people around me. This challenge changed my perspective on what it means to be happy. This challenge has taught me that life is all about balance. Sometimes life honestly does suck, but we have to keep going. We must keep pushing. I mean, what's the other option? To give up? To hide? We can't hide from the ugly part of our journey, but we can change our mindset. You can quit your job, move to a different state, find a new tribe. You can do whatever it is you need to do to be at peace. You are stuck with you. When you feel like you are alone and in your darkest hour, remember that what comes up must come down. The bad days aren't forever and the happy days come and go like everything else. It's okay to feel like you don't have together. Hell, I still don't have it together even as I'm writing about my experience post #100happydays challenge. I still wake up some days, and I ask myself, "How am I going to make through today?" Somehow, I still manage to push. I try my best not to get caught up in everyone else's reality. I ask for help when I need to. I cry when I'm hurt. I get pissed off when things don't go my way. I allow myself to feel everything and figure it out day by day. The thing I will say is to trust yourself and keep a circle with like-minded folks. This challenge has taught me that self-love and self-talk can put you in any mindset that you allow. All and all, be the greatest version of yourself, preserve your energy, find your tribe, and do not settle.
15
By: Dayana Preval
Statement Lips
Beauty
Antique Velvet www.maccosmetics.com $17.50
Raye Boyce
2 min
In the Fall flawless foundation and a bold lip go hand in hand. To prevent getting lipstick on your teeth, stick a finger between your lips and pucker around it as you pull it out. Your lipstick will be set for the whole night.
Salem lipstick www.limecrime.com $16
By Paula Gilles
DeAnna Johnson Miss Georgia USA 2017
DeAnna Johnson is a Georgia girl born and raised ! The 21 year old has had major success at such a young age. She appeared on Season 8 of The Voice where she made it to the top 10 live show, and was one of the last two artists left on Adam Lavigne’s team . She was also crowned Miss Georgia USA 2017 in November 2016 and had the amazing opportunity to represent our state at he Miss USA competition earlier this year in May. I recently got a chance to sit down with the beauty and ask all the questions we were dying to know!
DJ
It’s been really, really good. I am actually crown the next queen in November. It’s been fun, it’s been a really good learning experience, I think. I’ve never done a pageant before in Georgia, so it’s been interesting.
How was your reign as Miss Georgia 2017?
Well, actually I haven’t decided whether or not I’ll have a music career, I just do it as a hobby, but now I currently got into SCAD (Savannah College of Arts and Design) and I’m so excited and I’m going to get my fashion degree I’m going to start in September, and that is the plan right now.
Absolutely! My platform was human trafficking, specifically child sex trafficking, and I work with Georgia Cares [which is] an organization that helps these kids that have been through that experience. We actually (worked with the Falcons) yesterday to raise money for that.
What was your platform and do you plan to continue your platform after your reign is over?
For those who don’t know where is SCAD? SCAD is actually in Savannah. They have one is Savannah, Atlanta, Hong Kong, and France.
As a former competitor at The Voice, what are your future plans in the music industry?
As Ms. Georgia, what is your advice for the next Ms. Georgia?
I think, one of the biggest things a lot of people struggle with in pageants is …believing in yourself when you step into a place when you know you can be judged, it’s hard to not think, ‘Okay, I have to wear a certain thing, or wear my hair a certain way...
DeAnna Johnson is more than a pretty face. Her sweet southern charm and musical talent will be sure to take her far. As soon as she arrived on set to our photo shoot she was all smiles and her bubbly personality.
@deannajohnson23
I think I might for the experience. I want to be a fashion designer so working with people that are established, and then learning about marketing, and learn about photography will help me when I get done with my degree.
Do you think you’re going to continue with modeling?
Where do you see yourself in the next five years? I hope to be graduating SCAD, have my own fashion line, and design couture down. That is the dream, that is the goal. Maybe modeling, and all that fun stuff. I’m really excited!
Do you have other business interests? After music, pageant, and modeling, do you have any other interests in the world?
I have been modeling a lot. I actually[worked] with another agency that I’m really excited about. I havebeen working with Keila Starr who’s absolutely amazing and I’m very, very excited about it. I didn’t think that I would actually do modeling, but so far I’m really, really enjoying it.
2 Crucial Men of the Month
Jr and Chez are rappers most notable for being members of the rap group, 2 Crucial.
2 Crucial (Jr & Chez) is a hip hop duo from the Westside of Atlanta. Jr. (19) and Chez (17) are blood brothers who have been recording music since the young ages of 8 and 9-years-old after being discovered by their father. The duo has since collaborated with heavyweights such as 808 Mafia, Cassius Jay and Metro Boomin. Most recently, they have teamed up with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox for their single, "I Set Trends," which premiered on Queen Latifah's hit show, The Rap Game. 2 Crucial released their debut project, Set Trends, in 2016 which showcased their versatility and inner lyrical genius. Their most recent project, SetTrends2, features hit singles "Know How It Feel", "Out Da Gym", and "Cash Walk" featuring Miss Mulatto, season one winner of The Rap Game.
The group first gained attention for the song "Want Me a Lot" in 2015 before dropping their debut mixtape, Set Trends, in 2016. Gaining fame from their music in Lifetime's The Rap Game, produced by Jermaine Dupri and Queen Latifah, the brothers have taken reality television into their own hands and give viewers a close up into their personal lives. "DAT WAY" is a YouTube series that will chronicle their road to success from family interactions to receiving support and mentorship from major Atlanta artists from Xscape's Tiny, Future and Young Dro.
Click to see the "Cash Walk" video.
@2crucial.ent
26
Mayor Kasim Reed
Mayor Kasim Reed has been in office since 2010. Since his two terms of service to the city of Atlanta, he has made great strides to uplift the city and improve the school systems and public transportation. As Reed's term comes to an end, nine candidates are campaigning to take his place. The city of Atlanta, Georgia will vote to elect a new mayor on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. If your still unsure about who you're going to vote for, or where these candidates stand on the issues keep reading.
Mary Norwood D Atlanta city council woman
Kwanza Hall D Atlanta city council man, Son of civil rightsveterans Former Atlanta school board
The Candidates
ATLANTA
Life
Keisha Lance Bottoms D Attorney,Atlanta city council
47,742 voted in the last election
John Eaves D Former director of the Peace Corps, Fulton County commission chairman
Michael Sterling D Former assistant U.S. attorney and advisor to Mayor Reed
To register to vote, you must complete a State of Georgia Application for Voter Registration. You can submit the application form online at www.dmv.org/ga-georgia/voter-registration.php.
Vincent Fort D Georgia State Senator
Cathy Woolard D Former Atlanta city council president, 1st openly gay person elected to office in Atlanta
Ceasar Mitchell D Atlanta city council president, Real Estate Attorney, Morehouse college graduate
Peter Aman D Former city of Atlanta Chief operating officer
29
Atlanta Events
This epic event was held at the Gleaming Event Hall in Cumming, Georgia. The show modeled a “rip the runway” theme but instead of having models walk while musicians perform,models walked the runway as various DJs showed off their skills. Fresh The DJ provided sounds throughout the evening as guests mingled and shopped prior to the start of the show. Scratch the Runway provided a platform for up and coming designers to present their work to potential employees, investors, clients, and donors.
www.sylviamollie.com
Sylvia Mollie The exclusive collection from Project Runway season 16 contestant Kenya Freeman.
32