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Cheryl Ann's New Urban
Etiquette Book for Teen Girls!
The DivaGirl’'s Guide to
Style and Self-Respect
By Cheryl Ann Wadlington with Sonya Beard
It's your pocketbook to success!
This book is packed with helpful hints, awesome advice and easy activities, so today's girl can make wise decisions as soon as she starts reading!
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Lauded as one of the nation's premiere fashion and beauty journalists, Cheryl Ann Wadlington is a leading consultant in the field of personal growth. She is an accomplished writer, television personality and sought-after motivational speaker, having reached millions of people through publications such as Self , Life & Style , Essence , The Philadelphia Daily News and countless others. An accredited member of the press corps for New York City’s annual “ Mercedes Benz Fashion Week ,” she is the author of The DivaGirl’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect (The Elevator Group) and a co-author and contributing editor of SoulStyle: Black Women Redefining the Color of Fashion (Rizzoli/Universe Publishing).
Wadlington majored in Advertising and Communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and Fashion Merchandising at Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta, Ga. This strong educational foundation in fashion communications and history led her to develop an exceptional style of fashion reporting. This style established her as a highly sought after consultant throughout the East Coast. Wadlington formerly served as a consultant for Ambi Products, Black Opal Cosmetics and Luster Products. She has held audience with such retail giants as the Target Corporation and served as the appointed spokeswoman on hair and skin care for The Procter & Gamble Company. She continues to serve as a leading fashion correspondent and analyst for numerous television shows: NBC’'s In the Loop with iVillage and Philadelphia area affiliates WPVI-TV 6 (ABC), KYW-TV 3 (CBS), WCAU-TV 10 (CBS), WTFX-TV 29 (FOX), CN8 (Comcast Network) and WYBE Public Television.
After decades of working in the international fashion and beauty industries, Wadlington launched Evoluer Image Consultants to address the image needs of today’s females, a group diverse in culture and unique in personality. “It is time for today’s females to ‘evolve,’(as the name Evoluer implies) – and experience the type of excellence Evoluer and its team of specialists deliver.” Under Wadlington’s creative direction, Evoluer established itself as the premiere accelerator for females who want to maximize their personal or professional images and styles. The agency has a cadre of nationally recognized style experts, whose beauty and fashion, make-up, and hair styling credits include a host of national magazines, commercial advertisements, and television programs including The Swan, American Idol and Oprah. Evoluer’'s collective clientele roster includes Beyonce, Queen Latifah, NBC’s America’s Got Talent winner Bianca Ryan, Mary J. Blige, Tyra Banks and Jill Scott.
Establishing Evoluer was a natural evolution for Wadlington, who from 1986 to 1995 owned and operated Life Modeling Workshop International. Her nurturing influence can be seen through her former students, which include, neo-soul recording artist Amel Larrieux and Dark & Lovely Hair Products model Sheila Johnson.
For decades, she has also been a catalyst for empowering youth. She has orchestrated internship opportunities at some of the most prestigious fashion houses and publications in the world such as Gucci and BCBG Max Azria and In Style magazine. In addition, she has developed and operated Personal Development programs for over 700 socio-economically challenged girls in more than 28 recreation centers, housing authorities and community centers throughout the tri-state (Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey) area in conjunction with government, social, civic and community-based agencies. These highly successful award winning teen girl workshops led to the foundation of The Evoluer House in 2004. This nonprofit organization nurtures girls to help them achieve their full potential and become productive members of their communities by developing social and academic competence. A global audience witnessed Ms. Wadlington’s teen-image expertise during a panel discussion on parenting that was broadcast on C-SPAN and advertised in The New York Times.
Wadlington has received countless proclamations for her contributions to the fashion and beauty industries and youth development from the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Mayor of Wilmington, Delaware, the Mayor of Hamilton, Bermuda and more. She has also received the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition 100 Black Women Madam C.J. Walker Award, as well as the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs’ Professional Achievement Award.
The Tents , a 2011 documentary chronicling the history of New York Fashion Week, included Wadlington's astute observations along with interviews of designers and front row fixtures such as Betsey Johnson, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Tommy Hilfiger, Isaac Mizrahi, Nina Garcia and Suzy Menkes.
She served on the faculty of the Temple University School of Communications teaching fashion writing and served on the Advisory Board of Cheyney University’'s Fashion Merchandising Program. She continuously enhances her position as a pre-eminent media authority in image and style as a motivational speaker, fashion analyst and journalist, speaking and facilitating seminars about personal growth and dress for success at colleges, conferences and women groups throughout the United States and abroad.
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“I wish The DivaGirl’s Guide had been around when I was a teen. Cheryl Ann has it right. And I always tell those I mentor, ‘Be Nice!’”
- -Fern Mallis, creator of New York Fashion Week
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“In our recent 'conversations' about toddler & Tiaras, preteen plastic surgery, and porn star fashion for young girls, this book by Cheryl Ann Wadlington & Sonya Beard is a must get to help girls find their truthful fashion as style sensibilities without trading on their sexuality or self-esteem.”
--Gerit Quealy, "Bringing Style to World Book Night," StyleGoesStrong.com
“When it comes to keeping it real, along with keeping it glam, fashion journalist Cheryl Ann Wadlington ranks among the best. In "The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect“ (written in conjunction nationally award-winning journalist Sonya Beard), Wadlington tackles the evolving, yet ever basic, functions of etiquette, logic and common sense. What is most fascinating about this book is the memoir aspect Wadlington offers. Not only does she have the essence of that cool and hip aunt you'd beg to spend weekends shopping with, she reveals her own growing pains in an informal voice that is nurturing, not condemning. Interspersed with advice that is collectively sincere, introspective, revealing and encouraging, readers may not initially realize the key message to this guide is all in the last word in the title: Self-Respect. In sharing her personal journey, along with helping readers along in the development of their growth, Wadlington offers boundless hope and belief in their ambition. And do note, this is a ageless manual as either a young woman or a timeless wonder can appreciate this readily accessible handbook to social graces and decorum. Wadlington has succeed in introducing a proper 21st Century etiquette guide that is in keeping with her personal growth axiom: "Polish until you sparkle, sparkle until you shine.'"
--Bobbi Booker, The Philadelphia Tribune, Lifestyle & Leisure Reporter
“Wadlington provides timely and essential advice for teen girls delivered with great wit and candor."
--Gerda Gallop-Goodman, Author and Journalist
"I have just read a review copy of "The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect" from the first page to the last and WOW! Outstanding. The book's cool, calm writing style will move some young women in the right direction. Bravo to the writers!"
--Lisa Silhanek, Former Director of Sponsorships, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/Owner of Silhanek LLC
"The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect" is a must-have book for every young teen and tween navigating the landscape of choices and consequences. The book is authentic. Most importantly, it will empower girls to define who they are and want to become."
--Karen Taylor Bass, Founder, The Brand New Mommy Blog
"'The DivaGirl’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect" is a thorough and complete instruction manual that prepares and empowers our young ladies of the new millennium. From internet, social, personal, phone, and texting etiquette, to knowing how to present and represent yourself in public places, to networking, and making yourself unforgettable (in a good way) everywhere you go, this DivaGirl’s Guide truly covers it all. It is clear, Ms. Wadlington has done her homework and has a developed a masterpiece which has the ability, when used correctly, to empower our generation of young women to make proactive and intelligent decisions, so that they will think, act, and define themselves with true character, excellence, and grace!"
--Tiffany R. Jackson, M.S. Ed., Early Intervention Special Instructor
"I applaud the authors for creating such an amazing book. Today's teen girls are looking for answers to everyday life questions as well as the dos and don'ts of life. "The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect" definitely gives insight to those questions and helpful tips for young women to evolve into true 'Divas' that shine bright in the world."
--Proud mom of a daughter, who is destined to do great things.
Endorsements
"I wish The DivaGirl's Guide had been around when I was a teen. Cheryl Ann has it right. And I always tell those I mentor, 'Be Nice!'"
--Fern Mallis, Creator of New York Fashion Week and consultant to the future of fashion
"I applaud this precious book. Thank God for Cheryl Ann Wadlington!"
--Cornel West, Ph.D., Princeton professor and cultural critic
"The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect" is the one book any girl between the ages of 15 and 21 will want to read and keep notes. It will give you tools to lead your life with confidence and self-respect. It is truly your pocketbook to success!”
--Sylvia Scott, Founder and President, Girl’s CEO Connection (Girls Creating Enterprising Organizations)
"This guide is essential for young girls caught in this world-wind of technology and media. With all the latest gadgets, lack of manners and propriety has pervaded our youth. I believe that young girls in particular need to relearn the basics in regards to proper etiquette, dress, and self-esteem. I am proud to endorse this wonderful book and hope the young reader can honestly use it as her survival guide as she matures into womanhood."
--Kristin Haskins-Simms, Fashion Designer | Project Runway Season 8
"Cheryl really has a grasp on what these young girls need and this book is a perfect collection for girls and mothers of young girls. What makes it so great though is it teaches life lessons that anyone can learn something from.”
--Justiin A. Davis, Actor, HBO’'s Emmy Award Winning TV Series "Boardwalk Empire"
“I am pleased to support The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect, a book which I believe will empower and nurture teen girls, as well as guide them to grow and present themselves in a confident, positive and self-respecting light. This is so important during these times when social media, celebrities, and even the girls' own peers may send messages to the contrary.”
--Susan C. Taylor, MD
“Cheryl Wadlington and Sonya Beard have truly created a literary tour de force in creating this amazing book, The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect! Her musings on her personal struggles as a young woman combined with this i nteractive format to include the readers really touched my heart. I found myself answering the questions she set forth and really looking at my life in a totally different way. When she asks her audience to write about their teen years and to question how other people we respect feel about us, I was truly moved. So moved that I quickly started applying some lessons learned from this book to empower myself. 'A DivaGirl works the room, gets what she wants, makes a strong impression, expects the best, knows who she is, and values her reputation!' The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect will live on in my life and the lives of many young women in this world for years to come. Bravo!!! Thank you so much Ms. Wadlington and Ms. Beard for creating such a positive legacy for all of us!”
--Monica Watkins, Ford model, artist, philanthropist and founder of Art in Motion
“The Diva Girl’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect is a refreshing and holistic guidebook for tweens and teens to chart their course through the rocky road of blossoming into a woman! The interactive structure of the book will engage readers and help them to pause, reflect and integrate what they have just read. The coverage of issues such as fitness, health, sexuality, tech-etiquette (so important today!) and financial literacy are written about in an accessible and comprehensive way. This book will equip girls with lessons and questions that will shape them throughout their lives. Well done Cheryl!”
—Natalie W. Nixon, Ph.D., Strategic Design MBA at Philadelphia University
“DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect is the go to guide for every girl who wants to be fabulous in every aspect of her life. This is a modern day book of manners for the modern girl. I plan on sharing this book with my friends! A wonderful brush up tool!”
--Patty Hughes, Media Personality and Creator of Curvygirlstyle.net
“I am so grateful that the Diva Girl’s Guide exists. I’m a huge fan of Cheryl Wadlington’s work with young women and I believe this book will allow her to take her message to thousands more of the girls who need. The young woman who follows the advice in this guide is certain to come away with more confidence, a stronger sense of direction, greater wisdom and bigger dreams. She’ll be unstoppable! Can't wait for my own daughter to read it."
--Tamara Jeffries, Former Executive Editor, Essence magazine; Assistant Professor, Bennett College for Women
"This book is a must for our young women!”
--Patty Jackson, Radio Personality, WDAS-FM - 105.3
“The DivaGirl’s Guide is the perfect antidote: a blueprint for girls to negotiate the difficult journey into adulthood with a sense of dignity, grace and style.”
--Jason King, Ph.D., Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music, New York University
Praise from Educators and Girl Advocates
"Cheryl Wadlington'’s work with young girls is vitally important. Girls are the fastest growing segment of the criminal justice population. We see this increase of girls involved with crime because of a decrease in self-esteem, self-respect and the lack of positive role models. Cheryl’'s work will give young girls the practical skills to make good choices to grow from young girls at risk to young positive ladies."
--The Honorable Renée Cardwell Hughes, First Judicial District, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, PA
"You're doing great work! From all the girls - THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!"
--Judith R. Peters, MBA, HHSA, HIV Pre-Post Test Counselor, Health Educator
"Being so inspired by your calling to help young teen girls, I am in the process of completing the work to open my nonprofit here in Washington, D.C."
--Ms. G Lassiter, Washington, D.C.
Praise from Parents
"Ms. Wadlington: I just wanted to share my appreciation of your program for making my daughter an Evoluer girl. She has developed a true sense of style and self worth. She won a "Special Congressional Recognition" for her service to her school and community from Congressman Robert Brady. This in part has been a direct result of your program! Thanks for your input into Imani's journey of life!"
--Ms. A. Taborn, Philadelphia, PA
"It is truly a blessing to have a professional role model such as you for my daughter to observe and learn from."
--Mrs. Liggett, Pittsburgh, PA
Praise from Teen Girls and Young Women
"The Evoluer program that Ms. Cheryl created, has changed me in so many ways. It has brought out the inner confidence in me. The girl I was when I started this program is not the girl I am today. I am more careful with what I do, say and wear, and how I present myself.”
--Daphney, 16
"Meeting Ms. Cheryl and joining the Evoluer House Empowerment Program when I was 16, has taught me how to be resourceful and how to network– -- the skills I learned will help me to succeed in the future as I pursue my career goals. I am applying for law school this year because I would like to be an attorney, a judge, and a public servant. Ms. Cheryl and Evoluer House helped me realize that I can become anything I put my mind to."
--Corey, 23
"I respect and appreciate Evoluer House Director Ms. Cheryl Ann Wadlington for her willingness to create a safe and postive enviornment for young women. I am a alumna of the Evoluer Empowerment Program. What I have taken away from the program is the importance of mentorship and giving back. It is important to gain knowledge and ultilize it. But it is equally important to share it with others so that they can be filled with information that they can pass down from generation to generation."
--Tweety, 16
Cheryl Ann's Accolades
2011 - The Northwest Neighborhood Change Agent Award for building stronger and safer communities in Northwest Philadelphia.
2011 - Women of Substance and Style Award, honoring women who have made a mark in Philadelphia.
2010 - The FBH Philadelphia Fashion Week Diamond Award for committed dedication to the empowerment of teen girls.
2010 - A 7th Senatorial District (State Senator Vincent Hughes) Community Service Award.
The DivaGirl's Guide to Style and Self-Respect
Overview
Girls need help. " The DivaGirl’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect " is the answer to her “help-me” cry. This hands-on guide advises her on fashion tips and beauty secrets, playing nice with friends and keeping guys in check, and how to handle herself in cyberspace and in the real world—all while keeping her cool points. It also addresses more serious issues that affect her self-esteem and her ability to succeed. This book isn’t full of random “shoulds” to memorize. It explains all the “whys," so today’s girl can make wise decisions.
Book Details: The Elevator Group Publishing; Paperback; on sale March 2012; ISBN: 978-0982494578; $15.95 US. This book will be available at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. Also available as an ebook.
About the Authors
Cheryl Ann Wadlington is one of the nation’s premiere fashion and beauty journalists and a leading consultant in the field of personal growth. An accomplished writer, television personality and sought-after motivational speaker, she has reached millions through publications such as Self, Essence, Life & Style, and The Philadelphia Daily News . She founded Evoluer Image Consultants, an award-winning full-service agency in Philadelphia that provides clients with extensive makeovers, personal shopping and wardrobe management. She also operates the nonprofit organization, The Evoluer House, which has graduated more than 700 socio-economically challenged girls from this highly successful personal development program. Cheryl majored in advertising and communications at the Fashion Institute of Technology and Fashion Merchandising at Bauder Fashion College. She also served on the faculty of the Temple University School of Communications and the advisory board of Cheyney University’s Fashion Merchandising program.
Sonya Beard , a nationally award-winning journalist, spent more than five years at In Style , the international fashion magazine at Time Inc. She served as a media consultant for Kulture2Couture, a fashion initiative by the Mayor’s Office of London. And she’s been a freelance book editor who’s worked on beauty and fashion titles, including Soul Style: Black Women Redefining the Color of Fashion and Black Hair: Art, Style and Culture . The Temple University graduate is based in Seoul, where she is a contributing writer for Seoul magazine and an expat correspondent for The Korea Herald.
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