Paint Shop Beverly Hills

V.I.P. – Very Indulgent Pedicures! By Francesca Merced Modern women are superheroes.  Truly.  We have to bring home the  bacon, fry it up in the pan, and sometimes, we have to do it in three-inch heels!  But how many of you know that even Superwoman can use a break from time to time? In Los Angeles, […]

WILES in TV Land

WILES IN TV LAND – THE 10 HARDEST-WORKING WOMEN IN TV HISTORY By John Nathan From cowgirls to cops, and doctors to designers, women have pretty much done it all on television.  This month, Wiles Magazine is proud to share some of our favorite working women from TV Land.  And, in the words of the […]

African Cowboy Clothing

Changing the World Through Fashion By Francesca Merced There’s a new model making waves in the fashion world:  a business model. As a child growing up in Nigeria, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu fell in love with the vibrant colors and culture of Africa.  Now, as a successful fashion designer, he‘s combining his passion for the continent with his […]

Downtime

SALT-AIR-KISSED SOPHISTICATION The finest Santa Monica, California beach hotel Experience a metropolitan beach rendezvous for a weekend, staycation or day trip – night out at Viceroy Santa Monica Hotel.  Viceroy Santa Monica fuses classic sophistication and contemporary chic to create a thoroughly modern and uniquely luxurious Santa Monica, California boutique hotel. Whether for business or […]

Wiles Magazine Launch Party Recap

NADINE VELAZQUEZ CELEBRATES THE LAUNCH OF WILESMAG.COM More than 300 people celebrated the launch of Wiles Magazine (WilesMag.com) at Viceroy Santa Monica on Wednesday, August 31st. Actress Nadine Velazquez (THE LEAGUE, MY NAME IS EARL) hosted the exclusive event and Latin Soul artist Quetzal Guerrero got the crowd dancing with a live performance of songs […]

Main Course – September

Labor-free Ceviche By Chef Arturo Vargas Ceviche is a popular seafood dish that can be traced back nearly 2,000 years! In the old days, ceviche was marinated for up to 3 hours to truly get it right.  But as you will see, my personal recipe is far less labor-intensive and is still packed with all […]

World View – Maria Elena Cuadra

Sisters in the Struggle Raising Awareness About the Women of Maria Elena Cuadra As modern women, sometimes it’s easy to forget.  It’s easy to forget that in certain places in the world, workers’ rights and basic human rights don’t come without a fight.  It’s easy to forget that, in certain places in the world, the battle […]

Letter From The Editor – September

[three_fourth] September has always been one of my favorite months of the year because, for some reason, this month seems to mean something different to just about everyone.  For sports enthusiasts, this month signifies a transition from the baseball diamond to the gridiron.  For mothers, September means the end of summer and the beginning of back to school shopping.  […]

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR – AUGUST

It seems as though every time I turn around, I hear someone using the expression “That’s hot” – and very rarely is it a reference to temperature. Sometimes, the speaker is using the phrase to describe a particularly attractive person, or a tangible item like a car or a piece of clothing. Still, other times, […]

Cover Story: Laz Alonso

By Teryl Warren Check out this month’s cover story – a Mr. Right exclusive on one of the hottest actors in Hollywood! On any given night in Los Angeles, you can find something fascinating and sexy to do.  One night, it’s a splashy movie premiere, the next, an inspiring exhibit at a world-renowned gallery.  New […]