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Essence Mag, Dark & Lovely Team Up For
Fashionista Model Search
Fashionista Model Search
SoftSheen-Carson® Dark and Lovely® partnered once again with ESSENCE magazine in search
for the next Dark and Lovely Fashionista. The Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search made its
second stop in Atlanta on Saturday, July 16th with a live casting event hosted by Dark and Lovely’s
very own Brand Ambassador Bria Murphy. The casting call was held at Ventanas, a floor-to-ceiling
window venue overlooking a sweeping view of downtown and midtown Atlanta.
The live casting call also included an exciting panel discussion covering the hottest topics on
beauty and fashion. Panelists were: Bria Murphy (Dark and Lovely Brand Ambassador), Johnny
Wright (SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Celebrity Hairstylist to First Lady Michelle
Obama), Corynne Corbett (ESSENCE Beauty Director), Carlton Jones (Celebrity Stylist) and
ATL's own Housewife, Kandi Burruss (Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter).
The winner of the 2011 Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search will win a trip for two to New
York City, as well as a hair makeover by SoftSheen-Carson’s Artistic Director and Celebrity
Hairstylist, Johnny Wright, plus a $5,000 shopping spree with Celebrity Stylist, Carlton Jones.
All contestants had their photo taken on site and was asked to express to the panelists, Why They
are Dark and Lovely? Contestants can also enter online at www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely.
for the next Dark and Lovely Fashionista. The Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search made its
second stop in Atlanta on Saturday, July 16th with a live casting event hosted by Dark and Lovely’s
very own Brand Ambassador Bria Murphy. The casting call was held at Ventanas, a floor-to-ceiling
window venue overlooking a sweeping view of downtown and midtown Atlanta.
The live casting call also included an exciting panel discussion covering the hottest topics on
beauty and fashion. Panelists were: Bria Murphy (Dark and Lovely Brand Ambassador), Johnny
Wright (SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Celebrity Hairstylist to First Lady Michelle
Obama), Corynne Corbett (ESSENCE Beauty Director), Carlton Jones (Celebrity Stylist) and
ATL's own Housewife, Kandi Burruss (Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter).
The winner of the 2011 Dark and Lovely Fashionista Model Search will win a trip for two to New
York City, as well as a hair makeover by SoftSheen-Carson’s Artistic Director and Celebrity
Hairstylist, Johnny Wright, plus a $5,000 shopping spree with Celebrity Stylist, Carlton Jones.
All contestants had their photo taken on site and was asked to express to the panelists, Why They
are Dark and Lovely? Contestants can also enter online at www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely.
Photos: Leon Millette
Bria Murphy, Dark and Lovely's new Beauty Brand Ambassador...as well as Eddie Murphy's beautiful daughter.
Corynne Corbett (ESSENCE Beauty Director), served as the moderator.
Carlton Jones (stylist for Halle Barry, Tyra Banks, Lenny Kravits and many others)
gave great tips. "Once you know your body, fit it everything."
gave great tips. "Once you know your body, fit it everything."
Johnny Wright (SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Celebrity Hairstylist to First Lady Michelle
Obama) is always on point with his tips and sense of humor. "Stop walking around thinking you look like
the girl in the magazine, because you don't. She's been airbrushed. It's ok to have a hair out of place."
Obama) is always on point with his tips and sense of humor. "Stop walking around thinking you look like
the girl in the magazine, because you don't. She's been airbrushed. It's ok to have a hair out of place."
Great questions from the audience.
A few casting call hopefuls await their turn, including actress Jazmine Burke (The Secret Life of Bees,
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son)
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son)
Bria and our publisher Kim Ford had a great chat together. What advice did mom (model Nicole Murphy)
and dad Eddie Murphy give Bria about pursuing her career? "With confidence, you can do anything!"
and dad Eddie Murphy give Bria about pursuing her career? "With confidence, you can do anything!"
Great beauty and style tips from the experts. There's still time for you to enter online.
Visit www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely.
Visit www.essence.com/iamdarkandlovely.
L to R: Corynne Corbett (ESSENCE, Beauty Director), Carlton Jones (Celebrity Stylist), Bria Murphy (Dark and
Lovely Brand Ambassador), Johnny Wright (SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Celebrity Hairstylist to
First Lady Michelle Obama), ATL's own Housewife, Kandi Burruss (Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter)
Lovely Brand Ambassador), Johnny Wright (SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Style Director and Celebrity Hairstylist to
First Lady Michelle Obama), ATL's own Housewife, Kandi Burruss (Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter)