Look at these all new photos taken of Jaida Benjamin (profile); she’s looking so grown up! When we added Jaida to YBS, she was just a tiny little girl; she will be turning 15 years old this December! These pictures were recently taken by a photographer by the name of Richard Israel. See more pictures below. Which one is your favorite?!

Above is Khamani Griffin (profile) latest commercial ad for Trix Swirls cereal which is currently running. Also running are commercials of LaNiesha-Jopré Irvin (profile) for Chase Bank, China Anderson (profile) for Walmart “Back to School” and Jaida Benjamin’s (profile) commercial for the Parents Speak up Campaign. The Parents Speak Up National Campaign is a multi-year, multimedia public education campaign to encourage parents to talk to their pre-and young-teens about waiting to have sex. Look out for the YBStarz on your TV screens!

Our girl Jaida Benjamin is up for a contest on TEENVOGUE.COM to win her very own Teen Vogue photo shoot and she needs your vote! All you need to do is click on the link below and show your support by leaving a comment on Jaida’s entry. The top 20 semifinalist of the “Snapshot Contest” will be chosen and posted up by July 6th. Let’s help Jaida make it to the top! We believe that Jaida has a very unique style and that she deserves her own photo shoot! Do you agree? If so, VOTE FOR JAIDA HERE!

We’ve just added these two new head shots of Jaida Benjamin to her gallery. She looks beautiful on both pictures! Jaida has a new commercial running for the Parents Speak up Campaign. The Parents Speak Up National Campaign is a multi-year, multimedia public education campaign to encourage parents to talk to their pre-and young-teens about waiting to have sex.

Thanks to Jaida’s Mother for the pictures and link!

Our Style Star for the month is 14-year-old Jaida Benjamin, an actress and singer with a unique sense of fashion. In this installment, Jaida shares some of her essential style picks, and gives a few tips on how to create a signature look.

1.) Simple-Chic! A pair of jeans & a simple white ruffled top can be completed by simply adding a pair of flats or classy heels. Take Selena Gomez’s style for an example: CLICK

Over-Accessorizing is not the key. A big necklace & big earrings do not in any way complete an outfit; it makes it look cluttered & viewers don’t know which part of your outfit to focus on! Accessories have a way of fooling us on thinking that there’s no limit to their usage, when there is. You don’t need clutters of jewerly on to be a 10!

2.) Pearls. Whether they’re fake or real, long or short, pearls are classy & state a mature, sophisticated & dainty side to everyone. Pearls go well with relaxed, simple or classy looks, so if you’re going for a punk-rock look then adding pearls isn’t recommended.

3.) Huge Scarves! Huge scarves are not only extremely fashionable but the fact that they’re huge gives you leisure to tie them around your neck in many ways!

4.) Light cosmetic looks. Once you cross over to the “teens”, make-up may become a new addiction & addition to your life, but as it’s glamorous & makes anyone look like a new person, you better not let it clog your pores! To stay on the safe side of cosmetics, a simple swish of light blush, long-lasting lip gloss & mascara is usually acceptable to anyone. Too much of anything is not good for you! (The last thing you want is for your parents to become anti-make-up because of your large usage)

Fabulous examples of how make-up should be worn on occasion:

Casual (everyday) cosmetic examples:

When wearing make-up, you also have to make sure you’re using healthy products for your skin that don’t cause acne. It’s tough to find the perfect cosmetic brand for you and your skin, but the search is well worth it for a natural but glamorous & sophisticated look that allows your Inner Beauty to shine through as well.

A few great cosmetics: MAC, NARS, Clinique, Bare Minerals, Benefit, Bare Essentials, Hard Candy, and Sephora. Make-up can be quite expensive, so always start off with a little to save money (such as a lip gloss, a mascara, a blush color), then as time goes by you can buy more. You must also have a good make-up remover, which you can get anywhere (Target, Sephora). Remember: Don’t become a slave to make-up and believe that you must always wear it. To be simple, just a swipe of lip gloss and light mascara can get you far!

5.) Uggs! Now that it’s winter for some of us, Uggs seem to be the main thing flying off shelves. A great pair of warm & comfortable boots for the Winter is critical. They come in a bunch of colors & never go out of style! (Official Site: http://www.uggaustralia.com/index.aspx)

6.) Trench Coats! Trench coats are long, comfortable & completely fashionable. They go perfectly with Uggs & long scarves that I mentioned before. Any color looks great on anyone, so don’t discriminate! Broaden your horizons and go for an unusual yellow or a green. :)