Fatima Siad in Precious Metals Essence September 2010

Fatima Siad photographed By Kwaku Alston for Precious Metals in Essence Magazine September 2010

photo scanned by me (TIffany Beauty Is Diverse)

Behind the Cover: 40th Anniversary Cover Shoot

Iman, Naomi Campbell, and Liya Kebede speak about their cover shoot with Essence Magazine.

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Essence Cover Girls Iman, Naomi Campbell & Liya Kebede

Cover Girls: They use their high octane visibility to foster change on the runway and around the globe.

Iman: Makeup by Sam Fine , Hair by Dante. Liya: Makeup by Kristin Hilton , Hair by Dennis Gots, Naomi: Makeup by Renee Garnes, Hair by Amoy 

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Iman Celebrates ESSENCE Magazine's 40th Anniversary at The NYSE

Michelle Ebanks (L), & Iman

In celebration of Essence Magazine's 40th Anniversary Iman along with Michelle Ebanks President of ESSENCE Communications rang in the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.
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Naomi Campbell, Iman & Liya Kebede cover Essence Magazine September 2010

Naomi Campbell, Iman & Liya Kebede cover Essence Magazine September 2010.  Now this cover is by the far the nicest cover i've seen by Essence in years, yes years.  The September issue is the 40th Anniversay collectors edition and will also debut Elliana Placas as the new fashion director.  I'm glad to see Essence finally place some models on their cover.

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Essence Names Ellianna Placas As Its New Fashion Director And Tasha Turner As Senior Beauty Editor

 "The magazine has named Ellianna Placas as its new fashion director and Tasha Turneras its new senior beauty editor."

"Placas will make her debut with the magazine's 40th anniversary September issue and will oversee the conception and packaging ofEssence's fashion coverage, feature stories and multi-platform packages. She began her career in publishing styling cover shoots for 0: The Oprah Magazine. Placas has also worked forUs Weekly, Real Simple, New York,More and Life & Style."  source

I just want to say welcome to Ellianna Placas and Tasha Turner who are new editions to the Essence Magazine team. Unlike other bloggers who haven't been giving the new additions a warm welcome due to the fact that Ellianna is a white women (as if that should matter).  I personally haven't bought Essence Magazine in a very long time but I do always take a look at their fashion editorials so I can't wait to see what the new Fashion Director has in store. Good luck.!

Behind the Cover Video: Janet Jackson's August Cover

Behind the scenes video of Janet Jackson for Essence Magazine August 2010 with Adam Rodriguez.

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Jada Pinkett Smith Essence Magazine July 2010

Jada Pinkett Smith Covers Essence Magazine July 2010

Yaya DaCosta Soft Focus Essence Magazine June 2010 style by Elliana Placas

Yaya DaCosta in Soft Focus for Essence Magazine June 2010 photographed by Antoine Verglas & styled by Elliana Placas.  

Essence It Girl finalist meet Damaris Lewis from Elite Model MGMT

Essence "IT" Girl Finalists

Amanda, 15, Utah


Ashley, 19, Atlanta

Britt, 15, New York

Brittiany, 16, Texas

Nataya, 20, Connecticut

Click here to vote.

Georgie Badiel | Mix Master Essence Magazine April 2010

The nzuri (beautiful in Swahili) Georgie Badiel featured in mix master for Essence Magazine.  Wearing bold and eclectic african prints, regal hairstyles and tribal jewelry.

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Essence "It Girl" Contest

Do you have what it takes to be a fashion model? Essence and Elite Model Management have teamed up and you could be featured in the September issue of Essence Magazine .  You will also win a 1 year contract with Elite Model Management. 


 Live castings will be conducted in Atlanta, Los Angeles and New York and photos will be accepted online at www.essence.com/itgirl.  ENTER NOW!!!!


An expert panel of judges comprised of ESSENCE editors, Elite managers and fashion industry VIPs will attend each of the open castings to evaluate the entrants and 5 finalists will be flown to New York City for a special modeling boot camp, which will be documented for the Making of an It Girl web series on Essence.com.   The Essence.com audience will cast their votes online to help select the grand prize winner from the 5 finalists. Click here to enter 


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Amerie for Essence Magazine

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