4 Inspiring, SoCal-Based Female Athletes Talk Dedication, Empowerment and Breaking Boundaries
October 2
Chari Hawkins, Olivia Stone, Phaidra Knight and Kaleigh Gilchrist Share an Inside Look at Their Careers
Michael Wesley
Michael Wesley is a San Diego based lifestyle photographer who brings a unique eye for style and color to any project. With travel in 26 countries, a die-hard love for the ocean and an appetite for adventure, this California surfer is always on the hunt for capturing the coastal lifestyle that he is so lucky to live. Check out his work at WWW.BLUEWESLEY.COM
“The Voice’s” Cedrice Opens Up About Discovering (and Loving) Her Authentic Self
November 16
Cedrice, Star of NBC’s “The Voice”, Gets Real About Her Journey There are many words you could use to describe Cedrice [Webber]: intelligent, kind-hearted, beautiful, talented—but the one she would probably agree with the most is authentic. Cedrice The Voice But this authenticity didn’t come naturally to the singer at first. At the age of
ISSUE #80: This San Diego Issue features Emma Kenney, the Best Opening Day After Party and a Dream Wedding in Mexico
June 1
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 grass and delicately manicured pockets of jungle make the Paradise Point Resort & Spa an ideal spot for our San Diego June cover shoot. In a
ISSUE #78: This Greater Palm Springs Issue features Ross Mathews, Amazing Vintage Style and a Trip to Joshua Tree
May 2
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 Rowan Palm Springs were presented exactly how they should. From high above the hubbub and with a quiet atmosphere that forces you to slow
Just Keep Swinging With Our Cover Star Mike Trout
April 1
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 the industry. For our OC April magazine, we switched gears to highlight a local legend who’s changing the game
Lindsay Gagnon Will Get You in Shape at AquaVie Fitness + Wellness
January 14
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 Fitness + Wellness Club Higher Ground: Gagnon will be hiking the highest mountain in Costa Rica, Cerro Chirripo! Lindsay Gagnon is a certified NCSF member and has
Surfing Icon Rob Machado Talks Trash-Free Beaches, Clean Water for Kids and How Much He Loves North County
September 15
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 over a foreign island just south of the equator. The wind’s blowing offshore, the waves are ‘peaky’ and the beach is completely empty. It’s
11 Must-Visit Hotspots in Little Italy San Diego
September 8
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 fashion blog LoveOlia.com. To be honest, I wasn’t always a blogger nor an esthetician. I actually began my career
Rob Machado, the Del Mar Breeders Cup and The Sheckler Foundation Golf Tournament
September 1
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 residents of Surf City, USA. I remember during the summers at the US Open, my friends and I would
Get Trendy With the Owner of Del Mar’s Van De Vort Boutique
June 8
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 Del Mar’s Van De Vort tackles the stereotype of San Diegans wearing bikinis and flip flops all day. Opened
13 Must-Stop Shops to Visit in Coronado
June 2
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 Bridge, I gaze out at the sparkling bay and breathtaking city skyline. I can feel the sea breeze hit
FWSD Winner Territa Torres Talks Pleats, Style, and What’s Up Next
March 28
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-Martinez from Gila Rut Makeup By: Sonia Tabor Model: Andre Montano and Luz Lopez, FWSD Top Model Winners Territa Torres Designs Running in with her wardrobe rack
