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Getting Those Luscious Pink Lips

Black History MonthOutstanding Jamaican Women

Taking the Necessary Steps to Achieve Your Dream Career

Hi Readers,This Black history month, we celebrate four outstanding

Jamaican women who have contributed to our society in poli-tics, sports, education and culture. Also this week, Boss Lady highlights key steps to achieve career success, plus a lot more

to uncover in this week’s edition of Your Style.

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Quote of The Week“We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious

prejudice.“

- Carter Woodson, 1926

February 7, 2011

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ow often do you dream about winning the lottery and being famous? Well, the secret to a fulfilling life

does not lie within the aforementioned. It is about connect-ing with oneself and those you love, and one way to dis-cover yourself is through your true craft. Whether you are making the world a better place for your children’s children or pursuing a career path, you should feel as if you are in a meaningful and successful livelihood. Here are some great steps to turning your career dreams into reality.

Be intimate with your career dreamsSet aside some quiet time away from all the distrac-tions in your surroundings. You are never too old to

dream, so use this time to imagine how you want your life to be in the future, what kind of work you would like to do, the required tools and how to make an entry. Remember when you were a vivacious teen and had all those dreams? Yes! I’m talking about that same dream of being a nurse or an astronaut. Presently, what scenarios make you feel alive and make your heart sing? Find them, and don’t be afraid to embark upon them.

Break through career oBstaclesThere is that constant little nagging voice that keeps

listing all the reasons you can’t have what you want. Tell it to be gone and shift your focus to what you really want. Let your heart’s desire be the focal point; which is achieving your dreams. And how could I forget the naysayers; I think it is about time you stop hanging out with them. Who needs friends that refuse to see you take your career to the next level? Breaking through barriers is a first step to getting out into the world and succeeding in your chosen career.

3c’s - create career courageOnce you create that intimacy with your dreams and desires, you may realise that you would like to

change your careers or re-enter the workforce. Do not be alarmed, it is OK — Chances are it is the best way to learn about yourself and it will get you closer to what you re-ally want out of life. Remember, your greatest fear is often masking your greatest potential, so believe your dream is possible and be inspired to make necessary changes.

thoughts, words, actionsYou support your dreams by setting goals that help turn your thoughts into words and your words into

actions. Take a sheet of paper and divide it into two col-umns. In the first column, list where you are right now in your career. Include all the aspects you wish to change. In the second column, list what you want your career to be or what it should involve. This can also be done by using your notepad or memo pad from your smart phone. Include all the aspects you want to achieve. Then start working to-wards getting what you want.

set your career pathPlan the steps necessary to achieve your dreams, and then put those steps into action. This at times is

the hardest step because it may mean going back to college or setting up a home office so you can work from home. Celebrate and reward yourself each step of the way, espe-cially when you achieve a goal — it makes your goals real and keeps you motivated.

Be with positive peopleView the world as a positive place instead of feeling that your past is blocking your ability to realise your

desires. Achieving your career dreams is easier when you surround yourself with people who believe in you, admire you and love you! If you have professional, social or spiritual mentors nearby, connect with them to help keep you fo-cused and deal with the obstacles you may face as you dare to dream and pursue a better career.

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Black History Month

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outstanding Jamaican Women

ebruary is observed as “Black History Month”. Some consider it irrelevant for a predominantly black society to celebrate; however, others believe that it is because of this why we should aim to commemorate the strides of the black race. If

we were to go back many years ago, we would understand the journey of blacks, especially females. Back then, women were unable to cast a ballot, but are now leading nations and giving confidence to every young woman who has ever had a dream. This month, we take a look at four prominent Jamaican women who overcame barriers and are pioneers in their own right.

professor emerita elsa leo-rhynie is the former Pro-Vice Chancellor and first woman to be appointed Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. An alumna of St. Andrew High School for Girls, she also obtained a B. Sc. in Natural Sciences, a Master’s in Education, specializing in Educational Psychology and a PhD from the UWI.

Her distinguished career has included stints as a high school teacher, a senior lecturer in Education and a Professor of Gender and Development Studies. Professor Leo-Rhynie has also written extensively on education and gender issues and has directed various projects in education for local and international agencies. A national awardee, Professor Leo-Rhynie received the Officer of Distinction (Commander Class) in 2000.

dr. the honouraBlelouise simone Bennett-coverley September 7, 1919 – July 26, 2006.

Dr. The Honourable Louise Bennett-Coverley, affection-ately called Miss Lou, is a cul-tural icon and household name that lasted through genera-tions. She was one of the first

to openly express herself with poems in our Jamaican dialect, which gave her worldwide recognition, and most importantly, gave Jamaicans an appreciation and acceptance for patois.

In recognition of her outstanding work to the Jamaican culture, on Independence Day 2001, Miss Lou was appointed as a Mem-ber of the Order of Merit; just one of the many major accolades and honourary degrees that has been bestowed upon her.

merlene joyce ottey

Ask any female track athlete in Jamaica who has been one of their inspirations and undoubt-edly Marlene Ottey will grace their list. She was the first female Caribbean athlete to have won an Olympic medal and holds the record for the most Olympic appearances (seven). Dubbed “Queen of the Track”, Ottey has a record 14 world Championship Medals and at age 46, made it to the semi-final of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.

With a strong will to compete at age 50, Ottey is still running competitively. She was this year’s recipient of the RJR National Sportswoman “Lifetime Achievement Award”.

the honouraBleportia lucretiasimpson-miller

She is leader of the Opposi-tion People’s National Party (PNP), and Jamaica’s 7th Prime Minister from March 30, 2006 to September 11, 2007. Simp-son-Miller is the nation’s first female leader and the 3rd of the Caribbean region. Affec-tionately called “Mama P” or “Sista P”, she has never been ashamed to openly express her love for the Jamaican people, whether through a hug or a hand shake.

In 2006, Simpson-Miller made the prestigious Forbes list of “The 100 Most Powerful Female”. She was included at number 89. In a challenge for presidency of the PNP, she was once again victorious in 2008 when she defeated Dr. Peter Phillips.

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Pink Lips

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Apply foundation to your face and conceal any dark circles under your eyes and/or blemishes. If

you use a liquid or cream foundation and concealer, remem-ber to set it with powder before you do anything else.

Apply concealer to the eyelids and then dust a neu-tral light coloured shadow over the entire eyelid,

from eye lashes to eyebrow using a medium sized fluffy brush. Then using a smaller fluffy brush, apply a medium toned or golden brown colour from the outer corner of the eye to one third of the way in to the middle of the eyelid. Then, using the same brush, use a dark coffee brown and lightly blend it into the crease of the eye, going from the outer crease to two thirds of the way in, leaving out the inner corner of the eye where the tear duct is.

Line the upper lash line with a dark brown eyeliner pencil and go over the line with the dark coffee

brown and an angled brush to set and soften the line. If you are using a long lasting, smudge-proof or waterproof eyeliner you won’t need to set it. Using the eyeshadow that’s left on the angled brush, you can define the lower lash line sweeping two thirds of the way in from the outer corner, again leav-ing out the tear duct. Apply brown or black mascara to your lashes.

Apply a soft pink or peach blush to the apples of the cheeks and sweeping back and up along your cheek bone.

To give your lipstick or gloss a little more staying power, lightly apply concealer over your lips with

your fingers and let it sit for 10 seconds; give it time to set. Using a lip pencil that is the same or a similar colour to your lip colour of choice, start penciling in the outer line following the shape of your lips or creating the shape that you want. (Be sure you get all the way into the corners of your lips.) Fill in your lips with the lip pencil to give your lip colour even more lasting power. Now apply your lip colour with a brush, your finger or straight from the tube.

You just got the look!

pink 1: neutral pink

The neutral pink lip is a good look for the office, everyday wear or if you sim-ply want to look like the polished ver-

sion of your beautiful, natural self.

pink 3: dark pink

If you are looking for a bolder daytime look that you can easily transform into a night time dinner or clubbing look by darkening your eye shadow and blush,

then this is the look for you.

pink 2: light pink

This is a good look for an every-day, versatile look with an extra

pop of colour.

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How to get this look

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