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IN THIS ISSUE FEATURED ARTICLES 10

Styling Secrets, Revealed

Bridal Makeup Tips

Men’s Wedding Style

Why Hire A Planner?

Sparkle Bridal Couture

Nature Fashion

A New Found Quest

Love’s First Kiss

The Perfect Slice

Iselle Design Studio

100 Life After The Wedding

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A LETTER FROM THE FASHION EDITOR For our art issue, combining art and fashion was perfect symmetry. Fashion is one art expression that people create on a daily basis. You may not realize it, but choosing what to wear everyday is a lovely example of an art form. While costumes, and couture can be a more straightforward expression of art, anyone, anywhere can use fashion to express themselves. What better way to use oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity than through the clothes they choose to wear? That defining power is enigmatic. If you want your positive energy to shine through, you may choose bright colors that make you feel happy. Perhaps you want to exude confidence- you will reach for that ensemble that never leaves you doubtful. The clothes we choose are the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gateway into the first glimpse of who we are. With our appearance being the first to make an impression on others, fashion is one of the most powerful art forms there are. So look into yourself, and create for the world the person you are, or want to be. With endless possibilities the world of fashion is a perfect and powerful art form.

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Photographer: Xiaofeng Li-xiaofengliphotography Assistant by: Zhenqiang Hua Designer: Waltheria -2014 collection, "Black Hole" Make up: Gil Aldrin Hair Stylist: Kerry Joly_- Hair By Joly Model: Jessica Solis-Agency: Images NYC Location: Chinatown

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GO HARDER, SMARTER.

Don’t let the holidays be the excuse for losing that great summer bod you worked so hard for back in spring. The biggest mistake we make is thinking we have to work twice as hard to keep in shape. Those irresistibly delicious foods are the #1 motivation killer. Just make sure to think smarter not harder. Keep your workout simple with workouts that target multiple muscle groups. Follow High Society Fitness Coach Adrian Brings to learn new workouts that are guaranteed to show results while cutting workout time in half. Try this workout set, 4 times a week. Tips for Out Smarting the Holidays this year: 1: Water, water, and more water! – Keeping up your daily water intake keeps your metabolism up and detoxes your body better than any supplement out there. Forget the 8 glass a day rule, double that intake

to a gallon a day, even on those days you don’t get to fit a workout in your schedule. 2: CARDIO! – Make sure you include a cardio exercise in your workout routine, get that blood flowin’! (And YES, sprinting around the mall counts as cardio.) 3: USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM! – Working out with a friend is always a great way to keep the motivation up, even if it is a little bit of good ol’ friendly competition that keeps you going. Take that friend with you to your company Holiday party and go Dutch on dessert. (Just because the food is free, doesn’t mean you have to eat the whole buffet!)

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NO BARRIERS IN THE BARRIO: ART LIFE Vibrant murals of Aztec and Mayan symbols and deities, Mexican revolutionaries and phrases like “!Varrio si, Yonkes no!”, meaning “yes to community, no to junk-yards”, a response to city zoning in the 60’s, all immediately create a proud sense of identity that can be felt when one enters the community of Barrio Logan. Once known for its reputation and involvement in gangs, drug trafficking, murder and other violent crimes, it has gone through a beautiful transformation. One of the transformations is the budding and ever changing art scene that continues to gain momentum and presence in San Diego. Over the last few years amongst the beautification, business and residential developments, art venues started to surface making a name for them such as: Voz Alta, which since closed its doors, Roots Factory and the Spot to name a few that reside in Barrio Logan. San Diegans were welcome to come from all over to celebrate the displayed talents of local urban artists. Bodies filled the spaces as bright eyed, eager and curious spectators. The background noise was filled with DJ’s spinning enticing sounds beckoning those into the doors and Mc’s spitting mental pictures on a canvass of minds that were all there to explore ART. There were other entertainment such spoken word poets, dance performances and bands that all contributed to the ambience and overall experience of the venues. It was a community affair of collaborations and support. Everyone was made to feel they were there to give something back. What everyone gave back was solidarity in preserving one of the most historical areas of San Diego through Art. The renaissance like movement of local artists not only created a spotlight, but brought a breath of fresh air back into the community. It’s rare to hear the tarnished image that Barrio Logan once had surface in conversation any longer. One featured art space that has recently opened its doors to Barrio Logan in January of this year, is the La Bodega Gallery and Studios nestled comfortably on a side street in the heart of the community. Under the ownership of Chris Zertuche and Sonia Lopez- Chavez, the space has been the latest addition to spotlight local artists. They are hoping to give artists of all genres the opportunity to showcase their work. Through the space they want to raise public consciousness about the value of art in the up and coming neighborhood of Barrio Logan. La Bodega also has 15 artist studios that create a comfortable friendly space where artists can focus on their talent. One of the greatest concerns that have been a hot topic all over San Diego is the gentrification of neighborhoods and Barrio Logan is not exempt to the possibility of this happening. Yet, Sonia and Chris have thus far not experienced its reaching affects, but have seen some positive results come from the gallery. “People that have lived in Logan Heights for 50 plus years are having conversations with people who had never been to the area. It’s great to see,” says Lopez-Chavez. When asked why Zertuche and Lopez-Chavez choose to be in Barrio Logan as opposed to anywhere else in San Diego they replied, “Simply because we love it here! The support of both the artists and the public has been amazing. The area has changed so much in just the last 4 years. We have a lot to enjoy here now.” It’s now easy to see how Art has created no barriers in the Barrio. La Bodega Gallery and Studios is located at 2196 Logan Ave.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT:

MATT MILANO By: George Duenas

Matt Milano started out illustrating when he was younger, which led to computer graphics. This inspired Milano to pursue graphic design at the Art Institute of California in Santa Monica. It was during this time he discovered his ability to paint. “I actually have only painted since 2009, and before that I hated it, because I didn’t understand it,” says Milano. “Graphic design covers a lot of different mediums, which opened a lot of possibilities and ideas for me to explore. One of which was painting, once I learned more about it.” A transplant from San Francisco, Milano hit the ground running when he arrived in San Diego. With a knack for improvising, he began live painting throughout the state. His work captures the complexity of urban explorations with cultural exhibitions. His style is a bold sensation of lines and colors transpiring into intricate designs and depictions of urbaninfluenced art and culture. Over the last few years, Milano has racked up 60+ live paintings throughout California, which include San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Eugene, Oregon. He now has his sights set on teaching with Pinot’s Palette in Liberty Station—a studio/wine bar where patrons can enjoy wine while painting with a local artist.

Milano is an inspiring creative artist whose skill is unique and harmonious. He is one to thrive on intimate settings and exude the ambiance. The following interview sheds light on the prolific artist who already spends most of his time in the spotlight. When did you start out painting? I started painting 2009 in Santa Monica at The Art Institute of California. I took a paint workshop that was offered to all majors, but I was the only one who showed up. So my teacher, who was an Asian version of Keanu Reeves, said let’s just go to the park right next to the campus and paint outside. That suggestion alone was something that changed my perspective on painting. I started live painting in 2011 in San Diego. Where has painting led you? Painting has led me to Tim Lincecum’s house (pitcher for the San Francisco Giants), sitting on his couch four days after winning the 2010 World Series Championship selling him my art. It has led me to perform live art in the backyard of Bucky Lasek’s house, a skateboard legend. I didn’t even know it was his house until I was about 90% done with the painting. But most importantly, painting has led me to follow my passion in life and inspire other people to live out their dreams.

What’s been your greatest artistic success? My greatest success would be considered by others the ‘Lincecum’ art sales, but I will never forget the one lady with the meditation room. This lady came up to me while she was still on the phone and said, ‘Hold on, honey. I think I found it. Excuse me, are you selling this painting?’ The painting she was asking about was a painting I did while I was zenning out myself, and the look in her watery eyes will forever stick with me. She stated for two full years prior to that very moment she was in search of a piece of art for her meditation room. Something she has been searching high and low for. When she saw the painting she said that it spoke to her from across the park and that it was something she had dreamt of. Having created something like that for a complete stranger and to see how powerful it was to her was worth more than any amount of money, and was a little more profound than smoking hella weed with a celebrity and selling him some art.

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What medium do you work with? Acrylic paints, because they dry fast and are odorless, allowing me to work events indoor without much issue. What is most challenging about it? Two things: creating art within the given time can be hard when I am hardly given any. Second, outdoor events in the sun. That’s when the paint dries really really fast, and the canvas blinds me a little (white canvas). With a resume chalked full of live paintings, what is it that you enjoy most about it? I always surprise myself and learn something new. Those are the benefits for me, but more importantly, live art is a unique experience for people to see the process of the artist, a very special time for artists in general and a wall that is most of the time put up to hide trade secrets. I like breaking down walls and letting everyone see the process of an art piece come to life from start to finish. Where and when was your last exhibition, and can you describe what you painted that night? I painted at The Merrow in Hillcrest, formally known as The Ruby Room. I performed with A.J

Froman, a band that sounds like Mars Volta meets Pink Floyd and they all have a blues jam sesh with a wicked chick for vocals. Total domination! I painted two paintings; one was called ‘Tribal Warrior,’ and it looked like what the music sounded like. The other was called ‘Dinner for Two.’ This was definitely feeling the blues, as far as color usage and composition choice (a dinner table in the woods with only two chairs, and a vibrant blue sky). What is most challenging about painting with an audience? Making something in time to talk with guests, and to meet the expectations of the people hiring me to be there. What is your creative process like for these events? I turn into a sponge kind of. I absorb the music, people, time of the season, and overall energy of the event and then I apply the colors I see or feel. After that happens, a composition starts to take form. If I am performing at a show with multiple different musicians, I try to change up the canvas each set. I do this to keep the audience entertained, and to convey the different sounds of each musical act.

Has your style or approach changed over the years? By each passing live show, I teach myself new techniques and keep others that have worked in the past. I wait until after the show and see how long it takes to sell a painting to see what compositions a strong choice and others that are not so popular. I also use researching tools to keep in mind what is selling and how I can be successful. A part of being a halfway decent artist is to research and do more research. How would you describe the mood or tone of your works? Full of energy, cultural exploration, and spiritual. What do you believe is a key element for creating a good piece? Strong composition choice, strong color choice, and strong concept or story to go with it. Where do you see on the horizon for your next project? I am about to become an art instructor, allowing me to break down the walls that many put up around themselves, and revealing the importance of representing the energy of the individual through art.

Hope you enjoyed our Q&A with Matt Milano. If you want to see more, go to www.mattmilanoart. com, www.facebook.com/matt. milano3, and #mattmilanoart. And stay tuned to www.theGoodsMag. co and www.HighSociety91910. com for details on his next live event!

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PHOTOGRAPHY GENIUS:

HOWARD ROBINSON By: Tosha Cole Clemens

Starting out in this industry as a child gave me the opportunity to work with numerous photographers. However, Howard’s photos always stand out above the rest. Why is that? Well, I have featured it out. Photography isn’t just about taking photos. You have to be able to fully understand the model, know what her strengths and weakness are and be able to play off of that. Finding those angels and bringing them to life in the right light, is what Howard is a genius at. I am continually astounded at Ever have those moments in his wide scope of abilities. Most your life, where at that particular photographers have a certain second you knew something niche that they are known for. profound would come out of it? With Howard, anything is possible. For me, I can remember the first He has several passions and areas time I hand one of those moments. that he specializes in: Fashion, I had been competing in pageants Lifestyle, Corporate, Product, and for years and I was looking for Architecture. I could go on and on! an outstanding photographer to I am so pleased that I got a chance improve my photogenic category. I to interview Howard, to take you had heard that Howard Robinson “behind the scenes” into his kodak was known in the industry as world. the best. My family and I quickly jumped in the car and headed What got you started in to see Howard. I started winning Photography? the photogenic category rapidly HR: A few years ago I was with after my session with him. Years my father at the local Buick later, I decided I wanted to focus dealership, my Dad was having his primarily on my Modeling career. car serviced. I knew it would be a I made another trip to shoot with long wait, so I went into the loge Howard. It was that day, in which area and picked up a Magazine. It I knew my life would be forever just so happened to be a Vogue changed! I submitted those shots Magazine, the pictures were to the FORD Modeling Agency in awesome! NYC and was signed right way!

After a few minutes, I heard a young lady’s voice behind me ask if I was a photographer (because I was looking at Vogue). I proceed to turn around to answer her question, when I did; I was blown away by her beautiful blue eyes and blonde hair. You would have thought she stepped out of Vogue Magazine herself. I looked straight into her eyes and said “Yes” my name is Howard! Her name was Michelle; we talked for a while and setup a time to meet on the next weekend. So I went out the next day and bought a Camera! We shot, she loved the shots, and I was surprised! She told a friend, and then the next girl told a

HR: By far, that would have to be getting married to my wife Lisa. She has been the strength and inspiration of everything in our family. She is an amazing woman, wife, mother and friend! Next was being there for the birth of my son Connor, it was awesome! He was crying when the nurse handed him to me, I spoke his name and said “Hello Connor” he stopped crying and just looked my way. He knew my voice, wow!

friend, so on it went. I really owe Michelle a big hug for getting me started all these years later and still at it! Thank you to everyone who I had the pleasure of working with and told someone else, it has made a difference in my life in a very positive way! What is your goal with Photography? HR: In a simple way, I capture the look and feel of whatever I am shooting. I want the shot to draw your interest and for you to spend a moment thinking upon it and be happy. What do you enjoy the most about taking photos? HR: It’s like a moment of time frozen for everyone to see and for me to share the experience. To work with the creative aspect of everything and everyone that is involved to get that shot. When we have it, you can see the happiness on our faces. It’s great, I love it! What are some of your greatest accomplishments?

What is your philosophy of life? HR: Be humble about what you do, forget the ego, live and enjoy what you do! Listen! Be able to listen to the client, feel their passion for what they want and need, that is your job to accomplish with them. Learn from what you have done right as well as wrong, make it work, invent, and try something different. There is no book in your mind that says “don’t do that”. Have fun shooting, everyone should enjoy the shoot! Brands and people seek out Howard’s services worldwide, as they know his positive energy and

incredible attention to detail shines through the photo. A great photo is one that captures your attention and makes you take a second look. Not only has Howard’s work been pivotal in my career, I know through his lens, he has been and continues to be a powerful source to many. He is a light that won’t stop burning, a photo that will never fade and an angle that will forever be captured in our hearts! After decades of working with Howard…still to this day, he stands the test of time! To see more of Howard’s work, go to: www.HowardRobinson.com Article By: Tosha Cole Clemens Tosha has over 10 years’ experience in fashion. Consisting of styling, trend forecasting, production, product development, design, and branding. She provides consulting and also is a contributing fashion writer for several magazines and the founder of www.NittyGrittyFashion.com www.thegoodsmag.co

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Photographer: Elizabeth Burns of E.J. Burns Photography (www.elizabethjburns.com) Photographerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistant: Tracey Ah-kee Stylist: Bonnie Kay of Bonnie Kay the Stylist (www.bonniekaythestylist.com) Hair + Make Up Artist: Ally Jenkins of Ally Jenkins Make Up and FX (www.allyjenkismakeup.com) Model: Emma Burnside (represented by WINK Models and MIC Model International)

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RAISING THE BARRE

Whirling about the stage and dazzling audiences, the ballet dancer is a true artist. The dancer’s seemingly effortless technique might leave mere mortals perplexed. Just how did she get her leg all the way up there? For fitness fiends who are bewildered and inspired, we bring you an approachable version of the dancer’s workout, the barre class. Black leotards and pink tights not required. Barre classes focus on small, isometric movements combined with stretches to lengthen muscles. Movements are derived from The Lotte Berk Method, an exercise developed in the late 1960s by Berk, a German dancer. Balanced Fitness and Health’s barre instructor Silvia Giamanco has three typical barre class moves that can easily be done at home:

• Relevé Plié. Stand in first position (feet and heals together and toes turned out about 45 degrees), legs straight and hands gently resting on the back of a chair. Standing up straight and with abs tight rise onto the balls of your feet. Plié—bend knees out over toes—only about half-way down. Straighten legs, squeezing thighs together as you extend, and lower heels. • Rear Fly and Arabesque Lift. Grab a dumbbell in left hand and stand tall with feet parallel and touching with the right hand resting on the back of chair. Extend right leg behind, pointing toes towards the floor. Bend left knee and pivot forward from hips, keeping back flat and abs tight, reaching left arm towards the floor. Open left arm wide out to the side while lifting right leg behind hip. Lower arm and leg. Alternate left and right legs.

• Triceps Shaver. Stand in first position; hold dumbbells at your side. Raise arms over head, bend elbows out to the sides and lower weights slightly behind your head. Keep abs tight and press up onto the balls of feet. Extend arms over head slightly in front of body, palms facing forward. Lower heels and bend elbows at the same time, lowering the weights behind your head. Silvia Giamanco teaches Balanced Fitness and Health. To learn more about Balanced Fitness and Health or to sign up for a class, please visit: http://www.balancedfitnesshealth. com.

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A TRIPLE THREAT - LISA ROBINSON

MAKEUP, HAIR & WARDROBE STYLIST By: Tosha Cole Clemens

in movies and in the magazines. Word got out that Universal Studios would be opening in the near future. Thinking that this would be a great opportunity for me to get into the industry, I moved to Orlando. In the meantime, waiting for Universal to be complete, I did some modeling and extras work to learn more about being onset and how the industry worked. I started school to get my cosmetology Tell us more about you: license (thinking I needed a license LR: I became fascinated with in order to have my dream job). fashion magazines back in middle school. The entire aspect of what After 1200 hours of school and goes into the shot (makeup, hair getting my license, I realized you and styling) captured my attention. don’t need a license to do makeup. I really studied the photographs Not only do you not need a license, and tried to imagine what made the cosmetology course wouldn’t each photo interesting, unique and really “teach” makeup application beautiful. I started doing my friends at all. For the makeup portion of In today’s word, we are bombarded makeup and hair for fun. I began to the course, they had a speaker by an unrealistic world of beauty. realize that is was what I wanted to come and talk about his experience We are told to look and dress a do as my profession. I wanted to as a makeup artist in the industry. certain way. A lot of times, the create those beautiful images I saw That speaker didn’t talk a lot about

Very seldom do you come across someone that is equally talented in several distinct areas. Most of us are great at something, in which we tend to put all our attention in that one direction. Not for Lisa Robinson. Lisa is what I call, “A Triple Threat.” She has dominated the market with her ability to not only wow us in one avenue, yet three! I have been given the privilege to work with Lisa for a few decades now. I am continuing amazed with her work ethic and her amazing capability to capture your attention through her work. Not only is she stunning beautiful herself, she has a way of bringing out the beauty in everyone she works with.

true beauty gets lost within ourselves. Lisa has the expertise to look at you and see the real you. She knows how to bring you out of your shell. To embrace who you are and let yourself blossom into the magnificent flower you are. Her work is curated to reflect a very complex yet subtle, bold yet delicate awestruck feel.

makeup or makeup application, he talked about being onset. That 30 min. lecture would turn out to be the most important 30 minutes of my education. He taught that there was more to a artist/stylist than what people think. He spoke about taking care of your client and talking to your client. He talked about the stylist’s working relationship between other professional’s onset: wardrobe, sound, the director and other key people. What he taught me was invaluable information that I could have only learned by 1st hand experience. The information he gave me helps me to this day continue to build and keep client relations. That 30 minutes, I would later learn was priceless and would change my life path. How did you get started in this industry? LR: Finishing school, I was disappointed to soon find out that Universal Studios would not be a “working studio.” Universal would be just a theme park, it wouldn’t be bringing the movie industry to Florida. Not letting that put my dreams on hold;

I started networking and found myself working on music videos and short films, anything, even for free to get the experience of being onset. I decided to move back to my “hometown” Pensacola, to be closer to my family in 1996. I had built up a small portfolio and started knocking on doors. Soon, I had a handful of regular clients consisting of local photographers, ad agencies and production companies. All of which, learned the value of not only having someone do makeup for production, but also being onset to be another set of eyes and keep the talent comfortable and confident. Today I still have my clients in Pensacola. However, I also work in other cities including Atlanta, Mobile, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Myrtle Beach and Tampa to name a few

What are some of your greatest accomplishments? LR: I’d probably have to say my career in general. I’m pretty much “self-taught.” I walked into a market that did not have commercial makeup/stylists, so I made it my mission to create one. Now, not only do I work, but new upcoming artists are getting work too. This is because people are now educated in the value of having a makeup artist/stylist on their set. What’s your philosophy of life?

LR: Be kind. Listen. Always be open to learn new things. Help others anyway you can and don’t ever think you are “the best” be the best you can be! I get inspired to learn about people in this industry creating their own niche. Lisa is a true testament to What different areas do you work in? that. Her passion and superb talent LR: Being a freelance artist, I work sets herself apart from the rest! on all kinds of productions: print, To see more of Lisa’s work, go to: video, film and live performances. www.lisarobinstylist.com Each production is very different. I do commercial, lifestyle, fashion, interviews, concerts and live remotes. I do makeup, hair and wardrobe styling. I have also worked as a production coordinator on several different projects. What my job title is depends on the type of production and what the client needs. What is a typical day like?

The only answer to that question is… there is never a typical day. Some days my call times are 4am on the beach, other days 2pm in a studio or 3pm at a law office, then maybe 10pm at a nightclub. Some shoots are 2 hours, some 12 hours a day for 4 days or more. I work with a wide range of talent: male, female, adults and children. This allows my days to always be different and never boring! www.thegoodsmag.co

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URBAN SURF 4 KIDS

2014 PADDLE FEST September 18, 2014— Urban Surf 4 Kids has set Sunday, October 12 for its 2014 Paddle Fest, an annual stand-up paddleboard (SUP) race and expo. Proceeds from the event will to go to Urban Surf 4 Kids’ Dreaming of Aloha Achievement Program, which will take participating foster youths to Hawaii this December. Paddle Fest features three different courses for all skill levels around Mission Bay’s Bonita Cove: the Elite Long Course, a 6-mile race (3 laps) for experienced paddlers; the Short Course, a 2-mile race (1 lap) for experienced paddlers; and the new Chaka Paddle, a 1-mile non-competitive paddle for new and beginning paddlers. Urban Surf 4 Kids is also inviting hundreds of deserving San Diego County kids to learn how to SUP with a free SUP 4 Kids lesson. Throughout the day, participants and spectators can visit the SUP expo, receive autographs from industry veterans and enjoy live music, food and drinks. Free massages will be offered and children can play in the Kids’ Zone. Visitors may also enter a raffle for prizes that will include a new SUP Board, an elite island Caribbean vacation and new carbon fiber paddles. Registration is now open online for all SUP courses. The fee for participating in The Elite Long Course is $50, the Short Course is $45 and the Chaka Paddle registration is $50, which includes a free SUP board rental. Registration is available online at www.paddleguru.com/urbansurf4kids. All participants will receive a Paddle Fest medal at the completion of their paddle and a Paddle Fest swag bag that includes a t-shirt, Nature’s Bakery bar and a ticket to the Surf Museum. Paddle Fest 2014 begins at 8am on October 12th. Registration on the day of the event begins at 7am. Race briefing is set for 8:30am with Elite Long participants starting at 8:45am and Short Course paddle boarders following at 9am. The Chaka Paddle is set for 10am. Free SUP 4 Kids lessons will take place from 11:30am to 1pm. The event will conclude with race results and raffle winners. For more information, please visit http://bit.ly/X8I8p7. About Urban Surf 4 Kids Urban Surf 4 Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2009 with the vision of providing orphans and foster youth with a supportive, fun and healthy outlet through waterbased activities while also empowering them to volunteer in service projects that give back to their local communities. US4K serves foster youth with four chapters in the US and Baja, Mexico featuring annual Surf and Serve camps and fundraising events like Paddle Fest.

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HIGH SOCIETY: STRAIN REVIEW

CHULAJUANA OG

Chulajuana OG is a sweet strain with roots in the South Bay from CPA in Chula Vista. This variety was tested by SC Labs at 24% THC, which makes for a nice indica. If you know anything about San Diego when it comes to meds, you know we love our OG’s. We love that deep seductive high, because it goes best with our laid-back sophisticated charm. At a glance, the buds are dressed in trichomes with plenty of orange hairs (pistils) to offset the different shades of green. They are manicured well, leaving the buds tight, exemplifying its dense character. Cracking open a bud produced a strong burst of that revered OG aroma. The robust scent was a nice balance of sweet and earthy with an almost diesel-like undertone. Once fire this lady up, you’ll discover she is a very feminine but feisty flower. Glass or papers, Chulajuana hits smooth with an almost piney lemon flavor. Though you may not cough, you’ll find her tickling your lungs with expansive hits. You’ll feel effects within minutes. A nice dome-run that stimulates your senses and gets your blood pumping. Though the high is comforting and settles deep in the body with a potential for couchlock, you are still left with the alertness to work through it. Appropriate for the everyday indica smoker. You’ll feel relaxed, insightful, creative, and ready to unwind with this OG. The great thing about Chulajuana is that she still lets you be social and active, and also alleviates stress and tension. This cut is a very feminine, but feisty flower! If you’re in the South Bay area, check out the CPA. They’ve got specials and a great selection of meds for every patient! Visit www.cpameds.com for more information.

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FASHION WEEK