ISSUE #80: This San Diego Issue features Emma Kenney, the Best Opening Day After Party and a Dream Wedding in Mexico

June 1, 2018

Written By: Matthew J. Black Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Anna Neimark Assistant Stylist: Dean HallEmma Kenney Cover Hair & Makeup By: Natalie Bohlin Emma Kenney Cover Lush green ...

ISSUE #78: This Greater Palm Springs Issue features Ross Mathews, Amazing Vintage Style and a Trip to Joshua Tree

Michael Wesley and Chelsea Raineri

May 2, 2018

Written By: Charlotte Farrell Photographed By: Andrea Domjan GPS May 2018 Issue Set atop the only rooftop pool scene in the Greater Palm Springs area, the surrounding views and mountainscapes at Kimpton...

Just Keep Swinging With Our Cover Star Mike Trout

Michael Wesley and Chelsea Raineri

April 1, 2018

Written By: Chelsea Raineri Photographed By: Michael Wesley OC April 2018 Issue We started 2018 off with a bang with our January cover, Tia Mowry. A girl boss in her own right, Mowry is making moves in ...

Lindsay Gagnon Will Get You in Shape at AquaVie Fitness + Wellness

Michael Wesley

January 14, 2018

Meet Your New Favorite Personal Trainer at AquaVie Fitness + Wellness Written By: Keana McGrath Photographed By: Michael Wesley Expert: Lindsay Gagnon Credentials: Certified Personal Trainer at AquaVie Fi...

Your Favorite San Diego Jewelry Brand Child of Wild Opens Storefront

Lauren Pettigrew and Michael Wesley

November 5, 2017

Owner Eileen Lofgren Talks Jewelry Designs and Her Start in the Industry Written By: Lauren Pettigrew Photographed By: Michael Wesley In today's retail climate, we more often hear about retail locations s...

Surfing Icon Rob Machado Talks Trash-Free Beaches, Clean Water for Kids and How Much He Loves North County

Michael Wesley

September 15, 2017

This Famous Surfer is Helping the Home He Knows and Loves Written By: Chelsea Raineri Photographed By: Michael Wesley Rob Machado Assistant Photographer: Diane Marques Rob Machado The sun begins to peak o...

11 Must-Visit Hotspots in Little Italy San Diego

Michael Wesley

September 8, 2017

Olia Majd Takes on the Tastes and Sights of SD’s Little Italy Written By: Olia Majd Photographed By: Michael Wesley My name is Olia Majd and I am the esthetician turned blogger behind the beauty and fashi...

Rob Machado, the Del Mar Breeders Cup and The Sheckler Foundation Golf Tournament

Michael Wesley

September 1, 2017

I arrived at Salt Culture, a boutique owned by Rob Machado’s wife, Sophie, about 30 minutes prior to the actual interview with Machado. Growing up in Huntington Beach, Machado has always been an icon to the...

The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in Palm Springs

Locale Magazine Editors and Michael Wesley

June 16, 2017

Stay at the Parker Palm Springs for a Perfectly Relaxing Getaway Written By: Elizabeth Nutt The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in Palm Springs Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Candace Verdone Models: Vale...

The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in San Diego

Locale Magazine Editors and Michael Wesley

June 14, 2017

Stay in These West Coast Hotels for a Perfectly Relaxing Getaway The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in San Diego Planning a girls trip is easy: Pick a date, gather your gals and prepare for a weekend of laughter, adv...

Get Trendy With the Owner of Del Mar’s Van De Vort Boutique

Michael Wesley

June 8, 2017

Andrea Van De Vort Aims for her Customers to Stand Out in a Crowd Written By: Emily Torres Photographed By: Nick Isabella Van De Vort Expert: Andrea Van De Vort Credentials: Owner of Van De Vort Boutique ...

13 Must-Stop Shops to Visit in Coronado

Michael Wesley

June 2, 2017

Cruise Down Orange Avenue With Kai Frias Written By: Kai Frias and Jordan Ligons Photographed By: Michael Wesley Model: Kai Frias Places to eat and shop in Coronado As I begin the incline of the Coronado...

FWSD Winner Territa Torres Talks Pleats, Style, and What’s Up Next

Michael Wesley

March 28, 2017

With a Military Background, This Designer Shows off Her Tailored Designs Written By: Ariana Velazquez Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Michelle Roman Hair By: Michael Soberanes & Karla Lopez-...

Syndicate: Where Concept Is King And Hospitality Reigns

Michael Wesley

March 27, 2017

The Team Behind Wonderland Ocean Pub, The Rabbit Hole and More SD Favorites Written By: S. Alicen Reynolds Photographed By: Michael Wesley Social Syndicate San Diego We sat down with Social Syndicate (SS) ...

Learn How to Protect the Beach With a Sand Cloud Towel

Michael Wesley

September 28, 2016

The Must-Have Summer Accessory With a Cause Written By: Elaine Cutting Sand Cloud Towel Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Nikki Schiffman Sand Cloud began as a simple thought. Brandon Leibel was ...

Explore The Headquarters at Seaport With Organic Blogger Tara Mackey

Michael Wesley

September 10, 2016

Food, Fashion and Fun by The Sea Tara Mackey Written By: Tara Mackey Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Sierra Everett Hair & Makeup By: Jennifer Mau This February, my first book “Cured b...

11 Los Angeles Restaurants That We Love for Summer Foods

Michelle A Slieff, Michael Wesley and Michael Wesley

August 9, 2016

LA’s Sizzlin’ Summer Food Guide Written By: Michelle Slieff Best Los Angeles Restaurants Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Mynka Morris Hair & Makeup By: Patte Luna, Elissa Gutierrez & Br...

Project Runway Winner Ashley Nell Tipton is Breaking Fashion Barriers

Kai Oliver-Kurtin and Michael Wesley

June 6, 2016

The Plus Size Focused Designer (and SD Local) is Putting Plus Size Fashion on the Map Written By: Kai Oliver-Kurtin Project Runway Winner Ashley Nell Tipton Photography By: Michael Wesley The Expert: Ashle...

Her Way or the Highway

Lindsay DeLong and Michael Wesley

March 14, 2016

A Guide to a Road Trip Filled with Dinosaurs, Trail Mix, a Chateau and a Mustang Written By: Lindsay DeLong Her Way or the Highway Coachella Valley road trip Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled By: Am...

Meet the Ultra Fierce Winners of FWSD 2015

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

March 1, 2016

The Native American-Inspired Designs of B.JASH.I by Marcie Bain Combine with Victoria De La Cruz’s Model Expertise Written By: Nicole Fera Meet the Ultra Fierce Winners of FWSD 2015 Photographed By: Michael ...

Cover Girl Annie Lawless Dishes on Salt Cravings, Favorite Juices & Why She Left Law School

Michael Wesley

December 18, 2015

Suja Juice Co-Founder & Blogger Annie Lawless Talks About Celiac, High-Fat Diets & Her Beauty Routine Written By: Rina Magsombol Cover Girl Annie Lawless Dishes on Salt Cravings, Favorite Juices &a...

Fashion Meets Fireplace at these Cozy San Diego Hot Spots

Michael Wesley and Michelle Andrews

December 10, 2015

San Diego Has The Best Fireplaces to Snuggle Up and Enjoy the Weather Written By: Michelle Andrews Fashion Meets Fireplace at these Cozy San Diego Hot Spots Fireplace San Diego Photographed By: Michael Wesley...

The $13 Million Gift Guide

Locale Magazine Editors and Michael Wesley

December 7, 2015

A Look Into Living the Millionaire Lifestyle, From Home to Handbag Photographed by: Michael Wesley The $13 Million Gift Guide Styled By: Nikki Schiffman Hair By: Kristee Tamulis Makeup By: Brian Bond Mod...

The Perfect Girls’ Weekend in Orange County

Locale Magazine Editors, Angel Manuel, Michael Wesley and Randa Akeel

December 5, 2015

Experience Newport Beach Luxury on Your Girls' Weekend at the Balboa Bay Resort Written by: Randa Akeel Photographed By: Michael Wesley Styled by: Christin Galarraga Hair & Make Up By: Alondra Shield...

4G Wireless Explains How Every Customer Gets VIP Status

Taylor Simmons and Michael Wesley

October 6, 2015

Written By: Taylor Simmons Photographed By: Michael Wesley Name: Hasty Honarkar Credentials: Director of Marketing and Digital Media at 4G Wireless Mission: "Not to sell, but to provide customers a ...

Getting Suited Up with an Olympic Silver Medalist

Taylor Simmons and Michael Wesley

September 25, 2015

Written By: Taylor Simmons Getting Suited Up with an Olympic Silver Medalist Photographed By: Michael Wesley The Expert: Milorad Čavić Credentials: Olympic Silver Medalist Q: What were some of your ...

King of the Playground, John Pani of San Diego

Taylor Simmons and Michael Wesley

September 12, 2015

Written By: Taylor Simmons King of the Playground, John Pani of San Diego Photographed By: Michael Wesley Title: King of the Playground The Expert: John Pani Credentials: Founder of hospitality inve...

The Vision Behind San Diego’s Quartyard Urban Park

Taylor Simmons and Michael Wesley

September 10, 2015

The New Kid on the Block Written by: Taylor Simmons The Vision Behind San Diego's Quartyard Urban Park Photographed by: Michael Wesley The Expert: Philip Auchettl Credentials: CEO of Rad Lab / Develop...

Seas the Day Aboard the Zen Yatta

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

July 10, 2015

Vitamin Sea Learning the Ropes of Sailing the Big Blue Aboard the Zen Yatta Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Michael Wesley Captain Ogden let me trim my first sail, a personal victory in m...

Why You Knead to Check Out Pan Bon in San Diego

Hanbyul Chung and Michael Wesley

June 10, 2015

The Bread Winners Made With Brotherly Love, the Anselmi Brothers Bring a Taste of Italy to San Diego Written By: Hanbyul Chung Photographed By: Michael Wesley Entering Pan Bon is like walking down a...

Palomar San Diego Unveils Exclusive Skyline Collection

Michael Wesley

May 21, 2015

A Stylish Retreat in SD Photographed By: Michael Wesley Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar San Diego unveiled its 50-room surf-inspired Skyline Collection, located on floors 16 through 20. The new guestrooms, suit...

Co-Owner of Suja, Eric Ethans, Plans to Revolutionize the World of Salads

Shante Schwarz and Michael Wesley

May 10, 2015

Health Advocate Eric Ethans Talks About Travel, Forbes and His Juice Business Written By: Shante Schwarz Photographed By: Michael Wesley With the juice craze sweeping the nation, Suja has become a bi...

Looks That Make Your Wardrobe Come Alive

Shante Schwarz and Michael Wesley

March 10, 2015

A Secret Garden Worth Their Weight in Green, We Uncover San Diego's Most Vibrant Living Walls WRITTEN BY: SHANTE SCHWARZ PHOTOGRAPHED BY: MICHAEL WESLEY | STYLED BY: MAUREEN BORSODI...

Stepping Off the Dock for a Seaside Getaway in Sauvage Swimwear

Michael Wesley

February 21, 2015

CHASING THE SUN PHOTOGRAPHED BY: MICHAEL WESLEY | STYLED BY: STYLE BY F.E.A | MODEL: CAMERON DORN OF BRAND MODEL AND TALENT, www.brandtalent.net | MAKEUP & HAIR BY: NOEL SWEENY OF HEY SAYLOR COSM...

Your Picture Perfect Wedding From Beginning To End

Michael Wesley

February 19, 2015

Before and After "I Do" Written By: Allison Flaker There are a million details and moments that go into planning the perfect wedding. Aside from the actual day itself, there are a collection of cele...

Find Out How Brand One is Un-Standardizing the Market

Nicole Fera and Michael Wesley

February 5, 2015

Brand New Brand One Written By: Nicole Fera Photographed By: Michael Wesley As I pull up to one of the beautiful villas at Pelican Hill, I am greeted by the enthusiastic, friendly and well-dressed Co...

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