WILES TUNES: HOTTEST COLLABOS!
By Drew Dorsey Every once in a while the music industry brings multiple music Picasso’s in tandem to create magic. We’re talking music collaborations! It’s August, which means the heat has moved in and is here to stay. Here are seven music collaborations that brought the heat with their untouchable teamwork. Michael Jackson […]
MAIN COURSE: MANZANITA SOL
HAZ LO DIFERENTE™ MANZANITA SOL® BEVERAGE LINE-UP Manzanita Sol recently unveiled its new “Haz Lo Diferente” campaign, inviting consumers to “Do What’s Different” and embrace their own uniqueness. In addition, two new delicious, true-to-fruit flavors – Mango Citrus Sol and Piña Sol – join the current portfolio which includes Manzanita Sol, Toronja Sol and Tamarindo […]
Brave Chick Fashion & Beauty Brunch Presented by Wiles Magazine
By fabfivelifestyle Just in time to ride the summer-exit coattails, the Brave Chick Fashion & Beauty Brunch Presented by Wiles Magazine bids farewell to summer with light fare, pampering, mimosas, and fashion preview on August 10, 2013 from 12pm-4pm at Loft at Liz’s (453 S. La Brea Avenue). Hosted by fashion forward brand and movement Brave […]
Michelle Williams: Independent Woman
By Teryl Warren When the members of Destiny’s Child announced the trio would be going their separate ways, R&B fans mourned the end of one of the most electrifying chapters in music history. But independence, as the world soon discovered, can be a very good thing. Fresh off a successful stint in the hit show […]
MR. RIGHT: TQ
MR. RIGHT: TQ By Teryl Warren Wiles has been saluting independent women in music all month long, so it’s only fair that we give one of the fellas an opportunity to shine, right? This month’s Mr. Right is a talented singer who’s enjoyed both indie and commercial success for nearly two decades. His latest single […]
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT: JOHANA HERNANDEZ
JOHANA HERNANDEZ: FASHION STAR By Teryl Warren Fans of the NBC reality show “Fashion Star” with Jessica Simpson and Nicole Richie will recognize Johana Hernandez as one of the aspiring designers from the hit series’ season two. Born in Compton, California, Hernandez literally learned the fashion business from the bottom up – first, at the […]
TRIBUTE: NELSON MANDELA
Nelson Mandela: Father of All Humanity By Rashida Wallace Nelson Mandela, born on July 18, 1918 as Rolihlahla Mandela, has been a beloved world leader, a symbol of freedom and equality and an inspiration to people of every race and creed for more than 70 years. As a man in his early 20s, he became […]
IN ROYAL FASHION
The Coronation Festival kicks off today in London, England. In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation, Buckingham Palace will open its gilded gate to welcome VIP guests and, to some events, the public. From July 11-14, this exciting 4-day event, hosted by Royal Warrant Holders Association, will bring together […]
SALUTE TO INDEPENDENTS!
Question: What do Janis Joplin, Diana Ross and the Supremes and Lady Gaga have in common? Answer: Before they became household names, they were independent artists with a dream of making it big. In this year’s installment of our annual “Salute to Independents” feature, we’re proud to shine the spotlight on some of the hottest […]
MAIN COURSE
BLACK BEAN SALAD Courtesy of Chef Arturo Vargas When the weather is warm, salads head to the front of the favorite food line. But with a summer that lasts 3 months, it doesn’t take long to run out of ideas for making your salad pop. Adding black beans, cilantro and basil will not only add variation […]