Swim Wear 101
Expert Advice from Designer Kirsti Grinna Are you still in search of the perfect swimsuit? Well, look no further than luxury swimwear designer Kirsti Grinna! Wiles: What‘s the inspiration behind the 2012 collection? KG: I am always inspired by my travels but, the 2012 collection was particularly inspired by music – specifically the 70’s […]
Feel the Heat
By Kelly Mitchell (Courtesy of Greenpeace USA) August is no stranger to brutally hot temperatures. Slate Magazine runs a now-famous column every year, cursing this uncomfortable and – in their words – useless month. “August is the Mississippi of the calendar,” columnist David Plotz writes. However, to anyone watching the weather lately, the crushing humidity […]
Hottest Movie Moments
10 HOTTEST MOVIE MOMENTS By Wiles Magazine What exactly makes a moment “hot?” Is it a touch from that special someone that you’ve been longing for all day? Is it a kiss, so sweet, it sends chills up and down your spine? Or is it some unspoken exchange shared between lovers who don’t needs […]
Socialite Spotlight: Katharine Keith
Katharine Keith is a self-described Public Diplomat. Currently, she works for the British Consulate-General in Los Angeles as the Communications Officer. Though she is American by birth, she’s felt right at home at the “UK in LA”, promoting the US- UK relationship in the Southwest. Her job allows her to work closely with NGO’s, governments, […]
Purse Strings – August
Lani Hay, CEO, Lanmark Technology By Teryl Warren In just a few years, 35 year-old Lani Hay has built Lanmark Technology, Inc. — a government information and technology contracting firm – into a $30 million business. We recently caught up with her when she hosted the “Captain America Military Salute to the Navy SEAL […]
Hot Heads
When the temperature heats up outside, oftentimes, so do our tempers. As busy people with hectic schedules, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by emotion when stressful situations arise. We asked renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Dianne Bohorquez to off some advice about the importance of keeping your cool. Here’s what she shared with us. Cool It! […]
Main Course – August
Strawberry Sorbet By Chef Arturo Vargas Have you ever heard the expression, “If you can’t take the heat, then stay out of the kitchen?” Well, as far as I’m concerned, the weather during the month of August is hot enough, so who really needs a hot kitchen?! August is a wonderful month for fresh fruit, […]
Downtime – August
Hotlanta! By Francesca Merced As the hometown of hotties like Usher, TLC, and “Miss Keri, baby,” it’s no wonder that we’re highlighting Atlanta, GA for this month’s hip, hot Downtime! Nicknamed “Hotlanta” some twenty-plus years ago, Atlanta is a vibrant city that offers visitors a diverse historical experience coupled with some of the trendiest nightlife […]
Throw It UP!
Throughout history, fashion designers like Halston and cultural icons like Andy Warhol have famously looked to the kids in the streets to keep their fingers on the pulse of what’s truly hot. Since its inception, graffiti has served as the visible “voice” of the youth in urban areas. Wiles correspondent, Marc Alexander, recently checked out […]
What He Wants – August
Ladies, do you know the difference between being “hot” and being “hoochie?” Do you drive yourself, your friends and anyone else who will listen crazy trying to figure out how to keep your man’s interest? Well, if this sounds like you, or if you’re just curious about what a man really thinks is hot, then […]