Take a Dream Escape with Gladys Magazine!

July 1, 2009 - PRLog -- Our Summer Cover Girl, Jena Sims is from Winder, Georgia and has recently returned from a Dream South African volunteer trip.  Jena is known for her philanthropy and charity work.  Jena Sims was Miss Georgia Teen USA 2007, and Miss Junior National Teenager in 2005. Along with her pageant achievements, she has received several national awards for her outstanding involvement with community service. Since 1999, she has raised over $84,000 for the American Cancer Society, and has created her own non-profit organization, HBBQ's, Inc. where she hosts pageants for children with cancer. Her awards include: DoSomething.org BRICK award, Discover Tribute Award, Nestle Very Best in Youth Award, and Spokesmodel for "Once Upon a Dream" inspirational clothing line, just to name a few. Inspiring Others is a theme we live and breathe here at Gladys Magazine!

Our breathtaking cover was shot at the world famous Falling Rock Hotel at Nemacolin Resort and Spa in Farmington, Pennsylvania!  The background in our cover is the 18th green of the Pete Dye designed Mystic Rock Golf Course which can be viewed from this Five Diamond architectural wonder. This classy image embraces our Gladys Brand and our Director of Photography, Bill Streicher captured the essence of summer and dreaming of your favorite destinations.  The rest of our Gladys Dream Team included our fabulous Hair Stylist, Thaddeus Golonka and stellar make up artist Ashle-a Powell. Our accomplished Creative Director, Susan Perrault contributed her beautiful artistry and design to our Summer Gladys.  Andrea Patrick Forte, Editor-in-Chief of Gladys wants to thank everyone involved who contributed in making this a spectacular issue!

Miami and New York swimsuit designer, Red Carter, provided the bikini for our Cover Image and Joyce's Jeweler's from Uniontown, Pennsylvania provided the gorgeous diamonds that  adorned our stunning model.  Our thanks to Coni & Franc Boutique and Francesca Merandi Jewelry for their beautiful clothing and jewelry for our editorial shoots.

Our Summer Issue is filled with Summer Fun!  Global Beaches, "Must Have Swimsuits", Fashions perfect for summer into fall, beauty products, a review of the Riviera Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, a JetSet Gal and the announcement of our "Dream Escapes" Contest Winner!  And, we include our Gladys Launch Party at Barnes and Noble and our dedication from Fabian to Annette Funicello , the ultimate Beach Girl!

So, while you are on your vacation or even if you are on a staycation right at home, we are excited to announce here at Gladys to all of you to please stroll into your nearest Barnes and Noble, B-Dalton, Joseph Beth Bookstore and many more listed on our web site and pick up your copy of Gladys!  Gladys is being Distributed Nationally with our Summer Issue!  Thank you for being a part of our journey.  Thank you for being on this "Inspiration for Life!"

Make sure you pick up your copy of Gladys at your bookstore or online and be a part of the Hottest Inspirational Sensation to hit the publishing industry today!

It is available today!  The Digital Edition is paperless and pro-tree.  Read online instantly!

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Gladys Magazine is a quarterly, national magazine and online source dedicated to helping busy women of all ages create & inspire change brought to you by "Once Upon A Dream". Our editorial philosophy is one of positive encouragement and motivation. We will offer inspiring articles to enrich our reader's lives and we will contribute what's hip in fashion, beauty, advice, health, travel and luxury products.   It is dedicated to anyone who has been inspired to pursue their dreams by someone they love.