Many of you may know Cynthia from her blog Shorty Stories, but get to know more about her new venture, Prospere Magazine.
Which is a great resource for all business women out there — no matter what their size.
PF: How did Prospere magazine come to be?
The idea for Prospere Magazine started off as a print-only, twice a year magazine/catalog for petite women(think Abercrombie, but much, much less racy) connected to my other site, Shorty Stories, featuring mostly up-and-coming designers and brands that cater to the petite woman. However, over dinner with my father, we decided that it was much too expensive to do,and brainstormed for more original ideas. Dad suggested a business magazine, since there weren’t really too many that catered specifically to women, and by dessert, Prospere Magazine was born (though it was nameless at the time). To save money and to cater to the tech-savvy 20 and 30-something, I decided that this would be online only, with articles written by volunteer contributors. Articles would include business, fashion/beauty, food and travel and the first issue debuted on January 8, 2008.
PF: Who’s behind Prospere Magazine?
Cynthia Cheng, Webitor-in-Chief
PF: Are you petite? If so, how tall?
I am approximately 5’2″
PF: What fashion advice can you offer petites?
Dress what’s right for your body. This means for most petites, calf
length skirts, big prints and big bags are a no-no. Treat capris/shorts
like a skirt. Just below the knee is a great length, and make sure you wear
it with a low heel or a pair of wedges. Don’t be afraid of long, especially
if it’s a dress. After all, you don’t really want to wear a knee length
wedding dress if you’re say, getting married in a cathedral, do you?
PF: What should the PF readers look for this month at Prospere?
For the February and March issues, New York-based petite model, Isobella
Jade is writing an article about self marketing. In future issues, I will
also be profiling fashion-related businesswomen who may give advice for
petite women. Prospere Magazine is a magazine for ALL WOMEN, regardless of
height or weight.
PF: What can we look forward to in the upcoming months?
Look for Part II of Isobella Jade’s “Self Publishing Means Self Serving” on March 11, 2008, articles on spring and summer fashion as well as exciting profiles of business women in future issues!?
PF: Anything else the readers should know?
All our writers are volunteers. If you’re interested in writing, please contact me via my contact page (www.prospere-magazine.com/contact-info)
