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FROM THE EDITOR:
HOW MISSING ONE WORD CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Like many professionals in the field, in addition to running this online magazine I also had a “day job” producing segments. The company had its second round of layoffs in less than a year causing me to be recently unemployed. As I caught up with friends in a local bar last night, I wrote what someone called “a classic Facebook status” on my personal FB account. If you ever wanted to know how a typo can change the meaning of an innocent comment read the following…

Meet the women behind BeChicMag.com! Founder Mercedes Sanchez gathers the BeChicas for their first ever group photo shoot. Watch and see what these girls are all about. From covering fashion, beauty, entertainment and social awareness the BeChicas bring the latest features on BeChicMag.com! Like our accessories? You can thank the designers below who lent us some great items for the shoot!

Many thanks to the following:
Tops by Rebecca Taylor
Shoes by Payless
Jewelry by Erika Pena
Jewelry by Lily Posh
Purses by Zara Terez
Scarves by Otera
Coats by Mackage

What does a young Iraqi woman and an American war correspondent have in common?

By Carolina Baker

In Saved by Her Enemy you’ll discover that Rafraf Barrak and Don Teague have a lot more in common than just the experience of war.

Ever since Rafraf Barrak was a child, she had been told that America was Iraq’s number one enemy. In her world, Saddam Hussein ruled one of the greatest and most powerful countries on earth. In the days before the American invasion, Rafraf was convinced that Saddam Hussein could defeat George W. Bush’s army in days.

However, right after America goes in, Rafraf takes a job as a translator for NBC. She’s paired with Don Teague, an NBC war correspondent, and both survive a bomb attack that creates a bond between them neither imagined. The situation in Iraq continues to worsen and insurgents attempt to kidnap Rafraf. Teague and his colleagues come to her aid to help save her life. She receives a gracious offer to relocate to Texas to live with Don Teague’s family. Nothing can prepare her for the life of a college student in the States.

In America, Rafraf finds herself questioning her values, her world and her faith. Don Teague and his family are also awakened by Rafraf and aren’t prepared for the emotional journey they’ve embarked upon by bringing Rafraf into their Texan lives.

This story is inspiring for everyone. BeChic readers will find something to make them laugh and cry through the pages. Saved By Her Enemy is in book stores now!

HOW NOT TO COLLAPSE DURING FASHION WEEK

By MERCEDES SANCHEZ

If you watched Kell on Earth last night, then you saw a model collapse at the Genetic Denim presentation. Don’t let that be you! On top of balancing a healthy diet and rest, I have the secret to staying energized when going from show-to-show during Fashion Week: Squeezing your gluteus maximus! I’m not just speaking to the models. This is for all of us who will be walking to Tents and off-site shows, or who climb the subway steps daily.

I met with Fitness Expert Julie Bobek at The Sports Club/LA, a five-star luxury club in Rockefeller Center. Bobek shows BeChicMag.com model Anais how to strengthen her legs and keep her balance when standing on high heels for long hours. Don’t let what happened to the model on Kell on Earth happen to you and watch our video below, or on our BeChicTV page here.

Shake up your workout playlist with some new tracks worth adding

By Shelika Baez

While the music industry prepares to celebrate the 52^nd annual GRAMMY Awards tomorrow Sunday, January 31, 2010, get familiar with the nominees and prepare for   bikini season with a workout playlist great for no matter what exercise you prefer.