So6ix Magazine June 2012 by So6ix

SPECIAL AUTOMOTIVE & CAR SALES ISSUE

SIX PICKS: TOP SIX SELLING CARS

Article By Beth Ann Mock P. 14

ALTERNATIVE FUEL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Article By Jacqueline Larocco P. 16

SIX COOL CARS WITH GREAT GAS MILEAGE

Article By Beth Ann Mock P. 22

SUMMER LOVIN’... THE “NO MAKEUP” MAKEUP LOOK Article By Jennifer McLaughlin P. 42

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INSIDE

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

• SIX PICKS:

TOP SIX SELLING CARS by Jacqueline Larocco

• ALTERNATIVE FULE,

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW by Jacqueline Larocco

• BACK TO THE FUTURE:

NEW TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE

by Dr. J. Hub

• SIX COOL CARS WITH GREAT by Beth Ann Mock

GAS MILEAGE

• SHOPPING FOR A USED CAR?

by Beth Ann Mock

• A DEALER’S ADVICE

by Brice Lettkeman

• SALVAGED STYLE

A FASHION PICTORIAL photography by Clifton Roberts

• SUMMER LOVIN’... THE “NO MAKEUP” by Jennifer McLaughlin

42 MAKEUP LOOK

• STUNNING SUMMERTIME HAIR

by Whitni Hays

• HOROSCOPES

JUNE 2012 by Dadhichi Toth

• SO6IX PIX JUNE 2012

photography by Matt Cantrell and Brice Lettkeman

• CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 2012

• SO6IX PROFESSIONALS JUNE 2012 photography by Clifton Roberts

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LEGAL AND CREDITS

PUBLISHER

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PRODUCTION MANAGER Clifton Roberts clifton@so6ix.com

MANAGING EDITOR Whitney Finley whitney@so6ix.com

MARKETING MANAGER Ericka Williams ericka@so6ix.com

BEAUTY DIRECTOR

Jennifer McLaughlin jennifer@so6ix.com

ADVERTISING

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DESIGN AND LAYOUT

ON THE COVER... MODEL: ANTHONY MURRAY PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CLIFTON ROBERTS

Beals Cunningham Strategic Services

PHOTOGRAPHY

Clifton Roberts, Matt Cantrell and Brice Lettkeman

WEBSITE DESIGNER Clifton Roberts

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Matt Cantrell

STAFF WRITERS

Jacqueline Larocco and Beth Ann Mock

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Every time I’m in the store with my boys and pass the toy section, they inevitably crane their little necks to look for the Hot Wheels. And the vast majority of drawings crafted at school and brought home for display on the refrigerator are cars. We’ve thus accumulated pictures of old cars, fast cars, futuristic cars (including ones that can fly), jeeps, trucks, motorcycles, and list goes on and on. And most of my kids’ friends at school seem to share the same fascination with everything automotive. I’m beginning to think man’s love for cars is innate. I sat down to think about influential people in the automotive industry, and I figured who better to write about than Henry Ford? We all know Ford as the American founder of the Ford Motor Company and the father of the modern assembly lines used in mass production. And I would be remiss to mention Henry Ford without including the importance of his Model T, the automobile that revolutionized American transportation and industry. And most of us learned something of Ford’s incredibly successful business model as well as his numerous inventions. (He was awarded 161 U.S. patents to be exact.) But when I looked

up Henry Ford online to read about his life and his career, what I found most notable were the multitude of meaningful words he spoke and left behind as a legacy of encouragement to future generations of Americans to be a nation of individuals who are creative, ambitious, and unwilling to settle for mediocrity. Here are my 3 favorite Ford quotes: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” “The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right. Which one are you?” “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”

Whitney Finley

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SUCCESS

SIX PICKS: TOP SIX S E LLIN G CA R S BY

interior, fuel economy, and luxury interior. The Camry offers all the best electronic features, including navigation and voice activation, but perhaps the most notable quality is the Toyota Camryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top safety rating, thanks to the added airbags on the 2012 models.

Jacqueline Larocco

HONDA ACCORD Honda has a longstanding reliability rating, making it number three on our list of best-selling cars. The spacious interior and powerful optional FORD F-SERIES The Ford F-Series is so successful in the United States for one major reason. The F-Series combines the toughness that truck drivers need

V6 engine are some of the most attractive feature, but like the Toyota Camry, the Honda Accord has an excellent safety rating, surpassing the competition in that category.

with the luxury they want. The F-Series provides a powerful and fuel-efficient engine lineup while still providing features that include navigation, rear view camera, Remote Start System, powertelescoping mirrors, and power-adjustable pedals.

CHEVY SILVERADO The Chevy Silverado struggles in competition with its competitors, like the Ford F-Series, but this THE TOYOTA CAMRY The Toyota Camry is known for its roomy 14

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is simply because it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have as many fancy interior features as other makes and models. What

SUCCESS sells the Chevy Silverado is its massive towing capacity. This is a great truck if you’re looking for something strong and reliable.

HYUNDAI ELANTRA The selling point of the Hyundai Elantra is its flashy and sleek exterior, which overshadows other makes and models in the same class and makes them look bland in comparison. The Elantra is the TOYOTA PRIUS

“well-rounded” car on our top

The most obvious glowing feature of the Toyota

6 list. With advanced standard

Prius is its hybrid engine, which sports fantastic

features, a roomy interior, an

fuel economy and costs less overall to drive. With

attractive exterior, and high fuel

rising gas prices and a newer 2012 design model,

economy, it’s no wonder why the

the Prius has been on the rise in the United States.

Elantra is doing so well.

Jacqueline Larocco

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SOCIETY

ALTERNATIVE FUEL, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BY

Jacqueline Larocco With rising gas prices and the threat of

owners, but also the price of natural gas itself is

pollution and global warming, it’s no surprise that

significantly cheaper than regular gasoline—at

consumers everywhere are looking for better

least for now.

options when considering the type of car they buy.

On the flip side, natural gas is still a fossil

Fuel efficiency has become one of the biggest

fuel, meaning it must be extracted from wells,

selling points for car companies. You can’t see a

and it isn’t exactly an unlimited supply. Natural

single car commercial anymore that doesn’t tell

gas also has a lower energy content, so there is

you the fuel mileage on the advertised car. That

a shorter driving range when compared to gas

being said, consumers need to know that there

vehicles. Another little issue: there are only 1,100

are many options out there, and it’s important to

natural gas fueling stations nationwide. Compare

be knowledgeable of the pros and cons of at least

that to the 200,000-plus regular fueling stations

a few of those options.

around the country. Even if natural gas cars become more popular over the next few years,

NATURAL GAS Natural gas cars aren’t widely available yet,

the infrastructure of fueling stations won’t be established for a long time.

and most natural gas cars on the road today are ELECTRIC

company vehicles. Many of the UPS delivery trucks out there are run on natural gas. So what’s so great about natural gas?

There are many benefits to owning an electric car. Aside from being cleaner for the environment,

For starters, it’s friendly to the environment.

electric cars are cheaper to buy and maintain.

Natural gas gives off 20 percent less greenhouse

There are no oil changes, and since there is no

gas emissions than standard gasoline vehicles.

need for the extreme heat and fuel combustion

Something like this would be great for more

in the engine, there will be less wear and tear,

populated cities with big pollution problems. If

meaning lower cost of maintenance repair. Electric

saving the environment isn’t at the top of your

car owners also receive a hefty tax bonus from

to-do list, consider how owning a natural gas car

Uncle Sam.

could save the green in your wallet. Not only are

Although electric cars are cheaper to maintain,

there enormous tax breaks for natural gas car

there are some big costs involved that might sneak

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up on you. Home chargers not only are expensive

As with the other choices, there are some

to buy, but are expensive to run, and just like the

drawbacks to consider. Since the demand of

batteries in your laptop or cell phone, the battery

hybrids has risen (thanks to increasing gas prices

will eventually age and become unable to hold a

and the desire to be easy on our environment), the

decent charge. Couple that with the fact that there

price of those cars has risen as well. For those of

really aren’t available public chargers out on street corners…yet. Finding a mechanic who knows how to work on electric cars may also be hard to find.

HYBRID Hybrid cars are becoming increasingly more popular, thanks to the low amount of gasoline to run them. They are great for city driving (where the driver is required to stop frequently) because

us who drive more often on highways versus city streets, the hybrid may not be the best choice, since hybrids have lower highway mileage. Granted, the highway fuel economy is still good, but it’s comparable to regular fuel-efficient cars. Also keep in mind that all hybrids are not created equal. Some hybrid models don’t have operating heating

most hybrids don’t use any gasoline when the car

and air conditioning when the

is stopped. This less frequent use of gasoline also

car is stopped, which is fine

means less wear and tear on the engine. Hybrids

for nice climates, but not when

are also quieter—the Prius is silent when kept

you’re stuck driving home in the

under five miles per hour.

Oklahoma summer heat.

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Jacqueline Larocco

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SOCIETY

Back To The Future: NEW

TRENDS IN AUTOMOTIVE BY

Dr. J. Hub

Cars today increasingly reflect the trend towards technological superiority and innovation

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE AND VEHICLE CONTROLS Dashboard/Instrument Cluster Lights/Seats Climate Control Voice Recognition Remote Keyless Entry Security Alarm Systems Wiper/Window Control

DRIVER ASSISTANCE Night Vision Lane Departure Warning Adaptive Cruise Control Collision Warning Park/Reverse Assist Tire Pressure Monitoring Heads Up Display

that offers consumers comfort, convenience, safety, ease and entertainment. In order to keep

INFOTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

up with the newest trends, car manufacturers

Telematics

are adding to the number of digital systems

Navigation/Gps

under the hood and inside the passenger

Multimedia Systems

cabin. These sophisticated electronic systems

Audio Systems

address such things as powertrain and safety,

Rear Seat Entertainment

comfort/convenience and vehicle controls, driver

Games Consoles

assistance, and infotainment and communications. Some of the major innovations include:

Several of these digital features have become standard fare in recent years; therefore, with each

POWERTRAIN AND SAFETY Engine Management Electronic Suspension Drive By Wire Braking Systems

passing year, car manufacturers feel the pressure to add and perfect these features so consumers will be attracted to purchasing their product. In fact, some car experts claim that there are at least ten features and options that are a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mustâ&#x20AC;? in order to make your life easier and safer:

Power Steering Airbags

1. Remote Keyless Entry

Gearbox

Keyless entry systems allow you to unlock your

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SOCIETY car by pushing a button on a remote. Most also

and help keep it safely inside the car.

have a panic button that honks the horn and

9. Center Console With Power Outlet

flashes the lights.

The center consoles on many new cars have a power outlet (a.k.a., a cigarette lighter without the

nStar System With OnStar, help from a real-live person is always

lighter).

just a button-push away. 10. Roadside Assistance 3. Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

Many new cars come with roadside assistance

Antilock brake systems (ABS) watch individual

as part of their new-car warranty. Several

wheel speeds; if one locks up, they pump the

manufacturers even offer it as part of their

brakes far faster than a human could.

“certified used” programs.

4. Electronic Stability/Skid-Control System ESC systems use the anti-lock brake sensors (which show individual wheel speed), accelerometers, and steering wheel/pedal position sensors to figure out what the car is doing and what the

Before you purchase your next car, make sure you know the range of amazing features that are available to you, and figure out what you just can’t live without.

driver wants it to do.

5. Telescoping Steering Wheel/Adjustable Pedals Most new cars have height-adjustable (tilt) steering columns; some cars have steering wheels that telescope (move in and out) and/or electrically adjustable pedals.

6. Rear-Seat DVD Player Movies-on-the-go can make long trips easier and more enjoyable.

7. GPS Navigation System Using the Global Positioning Satellite System and sensors in the car, GPS navigation systems can pinpoint your exact location and give you turn-byturn directions to help you find your way.

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S AT I S FAC T I O N

Six Cool Cars

W IT H GREAT GAS M ILE A GE BY

Beth Ann Mock

Gas prices are on the rise, and it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem

package is also available.

as if the cost will become less painful any time soon. There are, however, a lot of sporty and attractive cars on the market that will make getting where you need to go much easier on the wallet.

HONDA CR-Z This good looking 2-seater with front wheel drive will only run you about thirty-five dollars per tank fill up and gives a combined 37 mpg. Starting at $23,000.00, it has satellite navigation and a TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID

killer audio system.

Eco-Assist fuel-optimizing

Currently the gold standard of good gas

technology has a guidance system that boosts

mileage, the Toyota Prius comes in both a

efficiency according to your driving habits while

compact and mid-sized car.

regulating vehicle functions to help you get the

These automatic

4-cylinder machines get a city and highway combined 50 miles per gallon and start at around

most out of this car. SCION IQ

$24,000.00. The Prius is a true full hybrid with

Starting at $16,000.00, this mini-compact gives

LED Daytime Running Lights, a 6-inch touch

37 mpg combined. Around thirty dollars fills its

screen, USB port and Bluetooth capability. About

tank. This is a little car with a lot of modern features.

thirty dollars with fill the tank, and a Solar Roof

Its anti-lock brake system pulses pressure to each

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S AT I S FAC T I O N wheel to make sure you maintain control in an

makes this car very user-friendly. You can tell

emergency. The brake-force distribution keeps

it to make phone calls and play your favorite

the rear wheels from locking up during sudden

tunes. Should an airbag deploy, the fuel pump

brakes.

The Scion features the latest in front

and rear side curtain airbags. You’ll also receive a complimentary service boost at two years or

automatically shuts off. Its SYNC Services GPS gives turn-by-turn directions and it comes with a 911 Assist system. The Assist system calls a 911

25,000 miles – whichever comes first. operator and gives your exact location. An in-car VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGON This small, family friendly station wagon

microphone allows you to speak to emergency personnel without having to move.

gives 34 mpg combined and starts out at $20,000.00.

HYUNDAI SONATA

Named a top safety pick for

2012, this classic of German design features

This larger car delivers the lowest mpg at

a crash optimized front end and a top-of-

28 and has the priciest tank fill cost at close to

the-line Intelligent Crash Response System.

sixty dollars, but it has a lot of other features

About fifty bucks will fill this car up, and with

to recommend it.

Media Device Interface, an electromechanical steering system, and keyless access with a push button start, this wagon is a great way to

Starting at $21,000.00, the

engine in this car is nothing short of revolutionary. Instead of offering both 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder options, Honda’s engineers created a more

stay connected and aware on the road. powerful and more fuel efficient FORD FIESTA FWD This sub-compact comes in at a combined

4-cylinder engine.

This very

powerful vehicle has modified

mileage of 33mpg. The Ford Fiesta FWD also is a

suspension and great steering

great value at $16,000.00. It boasts the power of

response, making it a lot of fun

a V8 and the efficiency of a V6. Voice recognition

to drive.

Beth Ann Mock

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SELF-HELP

SHOPPING FOR A USED CAR? BY

Beth Ann Mock

SHOPPING

are what you don’t want. Many people are not

Don’t go to a dealership right off the bat.

aware that Oklahoma has no “Lemon Law,” which

First, search newspaper classifieds and online

means you will have no recourse if you don’t do

sites.

your due diligence.

Cars.com, Car.com, CarsDirect.com, and

UsedCars.com are all reputable sites with listings

If you purchase a used car with a manufacturer’s

in the thousands. A lot of the listings will give

warranty that is out of date, an extended warranty

the VIN number, so you can run a Vehicle History

should be available to you. Getting an extended

Report before you check out the car.

warranty will insulate you from vast potential losses down the line. A lot of ninety-day dealer

VEHICLE HISTORY REPORT Getting a Vehicle History Report, or CARFAX,

warranties will only cover the power train. Any other problems that crop up in the covered period

on any auto that you’re considering purchasing

will be your tough luck.

is imperative. This detailed report is your key

warranty, be sure the seller puts everything he is

When negotiating a

to finding out if the car was ever flooded, if its

promising you into writing. You should also make

odometer was rolled back, if it was ever reported

sure you see Buyer’s Guide stickers on the cars

stolen, or if its been damaged and repaired.

in a lot. If you don’t, you know you’re not dealing with an honest seller.

WARRANTY A warranty on a car that has a lot of mileage

NEGOTIATING

may be out of the question. This is why it is very

For many of us, this is the most intimidating part

important to have a mechanic you trust look

of the entire process. It’s important to remember

the auto over carefully and inform you about

that true market value is not the Kelley Blue Book

problems you may run into. It’s far easier to pay a

or the NADA price; it’s whatever price the market

small sum for a check-up than to wind up finding

will tolerate at the time. Remember, dealers on

out you have to replace your engine two or

average often pay $3,000.00 to $4,000.00 less

three months down the line. Surprise problems

than market value. This gives you some wiggle

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SELF-HELP room from the very beginning. Should a dealer

in getting the price knocked down. The service

try to up the price because of an offered limited

date is also listed. This will arm you with facts

warranty, gently tell him that you should not have

about how much warranty, if any, is left on the car.

to pay extra for your car to continue to run reliably

These reports also list whether or not a car was

for the next three months.

sold at auction. Insurance companies are only required to “brand” the title if the vehicle has been through so much damage that it exceeds a certain percentage of the car’s value. Be cautious about buying cars that have gone through auction, as many of them should have been declared totaled and were not.

BOOK PRICING You’ll want to educate yourself about the Kelley Blue Book pricing of any car you’re considering. A salesman will probably tell you that his dealership uses NADA prices.

NADA prices are higher.

NADA pricing includes the cost to the dealer of reconditioning the vehicles and is based on a retail index instead of market pricing. Always

remember

that

dealers usually price any used The Vehicle History Report is a great negotiating

car at around $2,000.00 over

tool as well. You will find the delivery history of the

the market value. Surely this

car in this Report, and this lets you know when the

information will take some of

dealer got the car. If it’s been sitting on the lot

the stress out of finding the

for over six months, you’ll usually be successful

best fit for you.

Beth Ann Mock

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SELF-HELP

A DEALER’S ADVICE BY

Brice Lettkeman

Buying a used car can be a pretty tough task.

and experiences of buying something with a

There are so many dealers, and each claims to

friend when the experience is good, but when the

have the best deals and services. How can you

experience is bad, people will tell everyone they

be sure which dealers are true to their word? The

know and try to warn every person they meet not

Internet has resources available to you that can

to do business with that company. Dealers know

make your used car buying experience a lot better.

this is true, and they also know resources such as cars.com and Google reviews are available to

READ CUSTOMER REVIEWS

the public.

Instead of taking the dealer’s word for it, you can now find ratings and reviews posted by previous customers.

BUY FROM THE BEST

Using sites like cars.com

Dealers are now doing whatever they can

or Google reviews, you can go online and see

to keep people happy and improve customer

ratings and read real customer reviews about

service. This in return makes your used car buying

dealers.

Hear how good a dealer’s customer

experience even better. You are also going to

service is or isn’t. Check out the great deal one

end up saving more money in the long run when

person got while reading about the lemon that

buying from a dealer with higher ratings and

someone else purchased. These services use

reviews. A dealer with a great reputation is going

one common idea. That idea is the power of word

to be more willing not only to hook you up with the

of mouth. People are willing to share their stories

best possible deal, but they are also going to do

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their best to make sure you are taken care of after

and search all the local dealers in your area. You

the deal is made. This may include things like

can even specify dealers that sell a certain make

rotating tires, oil changes, or even car detailing.

or model of car that you prefer. Once the results

Whatever the great deals are, they are sure to be

load, you will be able to see ratings and reviews

found with dealers that have great ratings.

next to each dealer’s name. Feel free to click any

If you would like to read ratings and reviews left

dealer’s ratings and see what other customers

by previous customers about dealers, just simply

have to say. With this new information you can go

log on to cars.com, go to “Find dealers near you,”

out and buy a used car with confidence.

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Style PHOTOGRAPHY BY: CLIFTON ROBERTS MODELS: JACKIE COSTLOW & KIMBER STANLEY MAKEUP BY: JENNIFER MCLAUGHLIN HAIR BY: MALORIE AVALINE WARDROBE PROVIDED BY: GIL’S JEWELRY PROVIDED BY: BC CLARK LOCATION: BEST PRICE AUTO SALVAGE 32

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GIL’S BLUE SHIRT BY: SCARLET BOULEVARD, $39 STRIPED PANTS BY: VERY J, $48

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GIL’S ORANGE DRESS BY: HOT & DELICIOUS, $48 BC CLARK Marco Bicego bracelet, $4,660 36

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GIL’S TEAL TOP BY: SOLEMIO, $32 SHORTS BY: SOLD, $94 BC CLARK IPPOLITA NECKLACE, $2,295 IPPOLITA BRACELET, $3,395 IPPOLITA BRACELET, $995 IPPOLITA BRACELET, $2,845 so6ix.com | JUNE 2012

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GIL’S RED AND BLUE SHIRT BY: HOT & DELICIOUS, $42 SHORTS BY: HABITUAL, $139 BC CLARK NECKLACE BY: JOHN HARDY, $795 BRACELET BY: JOHN HARDY, $2,495 EARRINGS BY: JOHN HARDY, $695

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STYLE

Summer Lovin’...

THE “N O M AK EUP” M AK E U P LO O K BY

Jennifer MacLaughlin Summertime is here. We are already feeling

• Choose a cream or liquid bronzer to apply to

the blazing heat, and our makeup definitely

the highest points of the face, where the sun

knows it!

Time to trim down to the basics,

would have hit you naturally if you had been

welcome the “less is more” mantra, and let our

outside for a decent period of time. Powder

skin glow. Remember, SPF is of HIGH importance,

bronzers, while great for anyone, anytime, won’t

daily! Even a quick fifteen-minute walk outside

work with you on this “glow” you are hoping to

can burn the skin, causing irreversible damage.

achieve. So try a cream, stick, or liquid. These

Always protect your skin with an SPF of at least

formulas can be dabbed on with fingertips for

15 when you are going to be outside for any

just the right amount of sun kissed bronzing,

amount of time. Some foundations, especially

without the buildup and texture of a powder.

tinted moisturizers, have SPF built into them,

• If you like the look of a blush in the summer

so you are killing two birds with one stone.

(many choose just to be bronzed!), opt for a

Never go without protecting your skin. Today’s

shimmering coral/peach, or fresh pink. NARS

forgetfulness becomes tomorrow’s payback.

cream blush in CACTUS FLOWER, or Illuminator

Clients routinely ask me how they can achieve

in ORGASM, are great peach to pink and coral

a sun kissed, fresh, glowing look – that “no

shades. Apply your blush lightly to the apples

makeup” makeup look that you see all the celebs

of the cheeks to give a flush from within look to

sporting in the summertime. This month, I’m going to tell you how!

your bronzed skin. • Eyes are best done understated in this look. Try

• Begin with a tinted moisturizer that best

a cream shadow, or a lightweight shimmering

matches your skin tone. The key to this look

powder, in a pale blush, pale beige, or soft

is staying creamy and dewy, rather than matte

golden shade, swept over the lower lashline,

and dry.

Try setting your foundation with a

up through the crease. Define the eyes with

mineral based pressed powder. A favorite of

a thin liner application, in a soft warm brown.

mine is Mineralize Skinfinish by MAC. It has just

Of course, mascara is always a must! Opt for

the right amount of mattifying power, but won’t

a waterproof on the hotter days, to avoid any

kill your glow!

moisture or sweat causing it to smear.

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• Summertime lips are some of my favorites! corals,

Hot tropical

pinks, shimmering golds and coppers are

all

great

for

turning up the summer heat.

Personally,

enjoy a light gloss in the summer, for a weightless feel on the lips.

Don’t be

afraid of color on those kissers in the summer.

Think fruity

drinks, fun fiestas, and umbrellas stuck in the sand. And bring those inspirations to life on your lips!

Overall, summer can open up doors to all sorts of shades and textures you may be more hesitant to work with and wear during other seasons. A sunkissed glow is timeless and healthy, and it can definitely be achieved safely!

FAVORITE PRODUCTS: MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Pressed Powder NARS Liquid (Body too!) Illuminator in LAGUNA NARS Cream Blush in CACTUS FLOWER MAC Tinted Lipglass in MORANGE, IMPASSIONED, GIRL ABOUT TOWN, RAZZLEDAZZLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY: JA TAYLOR MODEL: MAKENZIE M. OF ANTHONY DAVID AGENCY

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STYLE

STUNNING SUMMERTIME HAIR BY

Whitni Hays, Stylist 9309

Every girl wants beautiful hair year round, but

• Unite 7 Second Conditioner – Spray this on and

in the steamy Oklahoma summer, you’re great

use it as a leave-in product, a heat protector,

hair days might be few and far between. Don’t fret; I have some helpful tips for you that cover

and a UV protector for color treated hair. • Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo – This product has sunflower extract that serves as a

products, styles, and treatments.

UV protectant, so it’s a great summer shampoo for color treated hair.

PRODUCTS Ever find yourself meandering down the hair product isle with hundreds of options available (all claiming to give you great hair) and wondering what really works and what doesn’t? Here are 5 good products that you can trust:

• TIGI Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo – This is a great product for second and third day hair. It adds volume, and it has a nice citrus scent.

STYLES • Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray – Use this when

• Moroccan Oil – Many of you have probably used this product before, but you might not know when the best time is to use it.

For

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While we are all aware that fashion changes every season, some of us forget that hairstyles

you want to create beachy waves.

change too. Here are 5 trends for the summer of 2012: • Wavy Hair – You can use a curling iron, flat iron, or a curl stick to create waves. • Braids – Braids are in, both waterfall and fishtail.

STYLE • Buns – Buns are back and easy to accomplish.

• Pool Damage Prevention – In addition to

• Head Scarfs & Hair Wraps – Scarfs and

treating your hair after it’s been exposed to

wraps are great for adding a pop of color.

pool, lake, and ocean water, why not help

And they work well for days that you have

your hair out by preventing damage? Put

little time to style.

a leave-in on (like Unite 7 Seconds) before

• Extensions – If you want to add length and fullness to create lovely tresses, consider adding extensions for the summer.

getting in the water. • Deep Conditioner – This works for prevention and restoration. Use a deep conditioner 1 time

•

per week, especially in the summer, to prevent

•

dryness and to help protect color treated hair. Unite Moisturizing Repair and Pureology Hydra are great choices. Color Trends: • Ombre – This color trend gives you darker roots and brighter ends for depth and brilliance. • Highlights – This color trend brightens up your hair for a nice summer shine.

COLORS & TREATMENTS Numerous treatments are available for a variety of purposes. Below are 4 treatments that will help you to have healthy, beautiful hair all summer. Also, I’ve included 2 current trends in hair color. Treatments: • Keratin Smoothing Treatment – This treatment adds natural keratin back to your hair and takes away 95% of frizz. It also protects color and cuts drying time in half. It’s a great way to allow your hair to dry naturally, which gives your hair a break from hot tools. • Chlorine / Salt Water Remover – Spending time in the pool or the lake? Try this: Mix 1 cup of water, 1 Tablespoon of baking soda, and 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar.

Leave

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JUNE 2012 BY

Dadhichi Toth

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things you haven’t been accustomed to in the past. This will excite your lover too.

CANCER (JUNE 21 - JULY 22) You need to make some serious choices this month. There are good and bad friends in your circle now, and you need to be astute enough to remove those who are simply causing you grief and not really reciprocating the friendship. You are feeling as if your spiritual evolution is quickening, and you can ill afford to hang out with people who will limit you.

LEO (JULY 23 - AUGUST 22) If a relationship or friendship is ending now, you should take this as an opportunity to open new doors and experience a whole new vista of life. There is no point arguing with someone who hasn’t got the capacity to listen or the will to change. You can only change yourself, and this month the planets indicate that you have a prime opportunity to clear the decks and start afresh.

VIRGO (AUGUST 23 - SEPTEMBER 22) The opportunity to improve your skills may bring respect from those you love. Although this may be a tedious exercise to begin with, your self-respect will improve, and you will see the results in all of your relationships, personal and professional. You need to be prepared to extend yourself and to try 46

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LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 - OCTOBER 22) You are either expecting too much of yourself or someone else you may have just met recently. Give the relationship time to mature, and don’t be hasty in drawing your conclusions. What’s more, half the fun is in the chase, and if you play a little harder to get, you can expect the relationship to be all the more exciting and rewarding in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 - NOVEMBER 21) You are forceful in demanding your needs be met in your relationships currently. This month don’t be afraid to call a spade a spade, especially if someone is short-changing you emotionally. Perhaps you’re trying to be too nice and extremely patient, wanting to wait it out to see whether this person will change. Will they start to give you more of what you believe you deserve? Probably not.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 21) You’re feeling extremely playful this month with

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GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 20) Gemini, this month you can think outside the square and utilise your creative thinking to improve your relationships. If you and your partner are in a rut, it’s time to take the relationship to the next level even if you unsettle your lover by taking him or her out of the comfort zone. If you’ve been planning a trip, expect this to take a little longer than expected, but in the end your preparation will pay off. your mind wanting a variety of different sensual experiences. If you are with someone who is going through a similar cycle, you can expect this month to be a sizzler! Unfortunately, the other person is a little humdrum and not into exploring life’s possibilities so boredom may set in, in which case you may be looking further afield to satisfy your emotional and physical appetites.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 19) This month, Capricorn, you will not be able to pretend you are not angry. Others will see through the veneer of your fake smile. Rather, it is best to be honest and try to keep a measure of control over the way you present your case. Integrity seems to be your key word this month, and if you can manage to express your displeasure in a respectful way, you may be able to patch things up.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 18) Someone you have great affection for may want to play the field, and this could leave you feeling as if their level of commitment is not as strong as yours. Just because they want to have fun and explore their own personal and creative identity doesn’t mean that they don’t love you. This week, it’s a case of working on your own self and developing a sense of inner security rather than relying on your partner.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 20) You need to get out and about this month Pisces as Jupiter is transiting your zone of travel, intellectual curiosity and fun. Venus indicates that love is high on your agenda. You need to find emotional fulfilment in areas that can make you feel socially satisfied as well. This will be a hectic and pleasurable few days, so just be careful not to burn yourself out.

ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) Friends may aggressively push you in a direction you do not want to go. If you are interested in pursuing a relationship but your peers do not agree, you need to be mindful of the so-called good advice you are being given. Any relationship verdict is your choice and yours alone. This month make your own decisions without consultation of third parties.

TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) You may find it difficult to enjoy the company of the ones you love especially with Mars in full force. You need to become more efficient with the time you have available. Make room in your diary to spend with your nearest and dearest. You need to use humour to lighten up an otherwise hectic and possibly stressful few weeks. so6ix.com | JUNE 2012

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CONCERTS

JUNE 1

SUBLIME W/ROME ZOO AMPHITHEATRE OKC

JUNE 2 BON IVER BRADY THEATER TULSA

JUNE 4 COLLECTIVE SOUL CAINS BALLROOM TULSA

JUNE 6 YOUNG THE GIANT DIAMOND BALLROOM OKC

JUNE 8 FUN. DIAMOND BALLROOM OKC RECKLESS KELLY CAINS BALLROOM TULSA

JUNE 9 BARRY MAINLOW CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKC

JUNE 11 WALK THE MOON CAINS BALLROOM TULSA

JUNE 16 KEVIN HART CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKC

JUNE 22 JB & THE MOONSHINE BAND CAINS BALLROOM TULSA

JUNE 26 THE PLUTO TOUR CAINS BALLROOM TULSA

JUNE 27 FOXY SHAZAM DIAMOND BALLROOM OKC

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LIVE MUSIC

JUNE 1

2AM BAKER STREET OKC BIG MOUTH DAN O’BRIENS OKC DANTE & THE HAWKS TAPWERKS OKC GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC PIANIST CHRISTIAN PEARSON SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STEVE CROSSLEY RED ROCK OKC THE JETSET KINGS HALFTIME BAR & GRILL GUTHRIE ZERO2SIXTY BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC

JUNE 2 JIM THE ELEPHANT BAKER STREET OKC DEREK HARRIS ACOUSTIC RED ROCK OKC DINOSAUR W/ FOS BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC PIANIST GRANT STEPHENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STONESTREET TAPWERKS OKC SUPERFREAK RUSSELL’S OKC THE JETSET KINGS DAN O’BRIENS OKC

JUNE 3 EDGAR CRUZ SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC

PIANIST TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC THE WEATHERMEN BAKER STREET OKC WHO’S JOE FAZZIO RED ROCK OKC

JUNE 7 BANANA SEAT CLASSEN CURVE OKC KLOCKS RED ROCK OKC PIANIST DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC SOULED OUT HAFER PARK OKC THREAT LEVEL MIDNIGHT BAKER STREET OKC

JUNE 8 BANANA SEAT DEVON BOAT HOUSE OKC KRISTEN STEHR DEVON BOAT HOUSE OKC GROOVE MERCHANTS RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN JEFF KIDWELL SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC MIX TAPE TAPWERKS OKC PIANISTS CHRISTIAN PEARSON & GARY JOHNSON SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STARS DAN O’BRIENS OKC THE WINTER SOUNDS BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC

JUNE 9 BANANA SEAT CHATENARY CABARET MUSIC AND WINE FESTIVAL OKC ELECTRIC AVENUE DAN O’BRIENS OKC

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THE HOSTY DUO BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC PIANIST GRANT STEVENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STEPHEN SPEAKS RED ROCK OKC SUPERFREAK RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN THE JETSET KINGS HALFTIME BAR & GRILL GUTHRIE THE SUSPECTS TAPWERKS OKC

JUNE 10 EDGAR CRUZ SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC

JUNE 12 PIANIST DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC

JUNE 13 JAM CANDY BAKER STREET OKC PIANIST TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC WHO’S JOE FAZZIO RED ROCK OKC

JUNE 14 GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STARS BAKER STREET OKC TIME MACHINE RED ROCK OKC

JUNE 15 PIANISTS CHRISTIAN PEARSON & GARY JOHNSON SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC JUST DIG IT BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC SQUADLIVE HALFTIME BAR & GRILL GUTHRIE TIME MACHINE DAN O’BRIENS OKC

JUNE 16 DEREK HARRIS ACOUSTIC RED ROCK OKC EQUILIBRIUM BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC PIANIST GRANT STEVENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC THE JETSET KINGS RUSSELL’S OKC THE SELLOUTS DAN O’BRIENS OKC THE WEATHERMEN TAPWERKS OKC JUNE 19 PIANIST DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC JUNE 20 MIKE HOSTY DUO BAKER STREET OKC PIANIST TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC WHO’S JOE FAZZIO RED ROCK OKC JUNE 21 2AM RED ROCK OKC BIG MOUTH BAKER STREET OKC GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC RICK JAWNSUN O ASIAN FUSION RESTAURANT NORMAN SQUADLIVE BAKER STREET OKC JUNE 22 36 INCHES BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC AVENUE TAPWERKS OKC ELECTRIC AVENUE RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN

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JUNE 23 2AM BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC BANANA SEAT HARN HOMESTEAD OKC DEREK HARRIS NONNA’S OKC KRISTEN STEHR RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN LEMMA TAPWERKS OKC PIANIST GRANT STEVENS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STEPHEN SPEAKS RED ROCK OKC SUPERFREAK DAN O’BRIENS OKC

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UNINVITED GUEST BAKER STREET OKC

JUNE 26 PIANIST DAVID MORRIS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC

JUNE 27 PIANIST TARA DILLARD SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC

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CROSSLAND BAKER STREET OKC REPLAY DAN O’BRIENS OKC STEEPWATER BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC

JUNE 28 DRIVE BAKER STREET OKC GRANT WELLS SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC STARS RED ROCK OKC

JUNE 29 80’Z ENUF DAN O’BRIEN OKC

DEREK HARRIS ACOUSTIC RED ROCK OKC DRIVE BAKER STREET OKC GOODING BELL ISLE BREWERY OKC

PIANISTS CHRISTIAN PEARSON & GARY JOHNSON SKIRVIN HILTON HOTEL OKC SOULED OUT UCO JAZZ LAB EDMOND STEPHEN SPEAKS NONNA’S OKC WHO’S JOE FAZZIO TAPWERKS OKC

JUNE 30 2AM TAPWERKS OKC AARON NEWMAN DUO RED ROCK OKC AVENUE RIVERWIND CASINO NORMAN 54

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MOVIES

JUNE 1

HIGH SCHOOL SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN

JUNE 8 MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED 3D PROMETHEUS 3D

JUNE 15 THAT’S MY BOY ROCK OF AGES

JUNE 22 BRAVE 3D ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE HUNTER 3D SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD G.I. JOE: RETALIATION

JUNE 29 PEOPLE LIKE US MAGIC MIKE TYLER PERRY’S MADEA’S WITNESS PROTECTION

EVENTS

JUNE 1

CHARLIE CHRISTIAN INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN OKC FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK PASEO ARTS DISTRICT OKC SPIRIT OF OKLAHOMA STORYTELLING FESTIVAL SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE SEMINOLE EL RENO SMALL TOWN WEEKEND ADAMS PARK EL RENO

FIRST FRIDAY SHAWNEE DOWNTOWN SHAWNEE

JUNE 2 BATTLE OF THE BURGER MARC HEITZ CHEVROLET NORMAN CHISHOLM TRAIL ROUND-UP CRAWFISH FESTIVAL 1101 GARTH BROOKS BLVD YUKON ROUTE 66 TRIATHLON LAKE EL RENO EL RENO TINKER INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL POWWOW JOE BARNES REGIONAL PARK MIDWEST CITY NCED CAR & BIKE SHOW 2801 E STATE HWY NORMAN ALL-AMERICAN KID’S FISHING DERBY ARCADIA LAKE EDMOND WINES OF THE WEST FESTIVAL STOCKYARDS CITY OKC

JUNE 6 DEADCENTER FILM FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN OKC

JUNE 7 ENDEAVOR GAMES UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA EDMOND CONCERTS IN THE PARK CHISHOLM TRAIL GAZEBO YUKON

JUNE 8 RED EARTH NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL COX CONVENTION CENTER OKC RED EARTH PARADE DOWNTOWN OKC 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART NORMAN ARTS DISTRICT NORMAN LIVE ON THE PLAZA PLAZA ARTS DISTRICT OKC OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONALS DRAG BOAT RACING OKLAHOMA RIVER OKC

JUNE 9 BBQ ‘N BLUES FESTIVAL W GRANDSTAFF RD CUSHING EL RENO RODEO EL RENO RODEO GROUNDS EL RENO

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JUNE 30

JIM THORPE NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES REMINGTON PARK OKC OK MOZART IN OKC OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY OKC

JUNE 8

STARS & STRIPES RIVER FESTIVAL BOATHOUSE DISTRICT OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 9

JUNE 14 OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK PRESENTS: “TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA” MYRIAD BOTANICAL GARDEN WATER STAGE OKC

JUNE 15 SOONERCON SHERATON HOTEL OKC BRICKTOWN BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL SHERIDAN & OKLAHOMA AVE OKC

JUNE 16 NCCO ALL CORVETTE SHOW MARC HEITZ CHEVROLET NORMAN JUNE 21 JAZZ IN JUNE BROOKHAVEN VILLAGE & ANDREWS PARK NORMAN JUNE 25 NATION REINING HORSE DERBY STATE FAIR ARENA OKC JUNE 26 LYRIC THEATRE PRESENTS: BYE BYE BIRDIE CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL OKC JUNE 28 LIBERTYFEST CITYWIDE EDMOND RINGLING BROS. BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENTS FULLY CHARGED CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKC

SPORTS

OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 1

JUNE 10

OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS NASHVILLE SOUNDS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 2 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS IOWA CUBS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 3 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS IOWA CUBS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 4 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS IOWA CUBS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 5 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS IOWA CUBS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 7 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 23 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS OMAHA STORM CHASERS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC JUNE 24 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS OMAHA STORM CHASERS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 25 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS OMAHA STORM CHASERS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 26 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS OMAHA STORM CHASERS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

JUNE 30 OKLAHOMA CITY REDHAWKS VS MEMPHIS REDBIRDS CHICKASAW BRICKTOWN BALLPARK OKC

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TRACI SELLARS Traci Sellers is the Internet Client Advisor at Jackie Cooper BMW & MINI. In August of 2006, Traci made a career change that she never anticipated making. Prior to working at the dealership, Traci only had negative experiences with buying cars; however, that changed when she began working at Jackie Cooper BMW & Mini. She learned that buying a car didn’t have to be a negative experience. And as an employee there, her main focus became proving that purchasing a vehicle from her could actually be fun and enjoyable. With her cheerful, heartfelt enthusiasm, she has a passion for finding the perfect vehicle for each and every customer. Clients often compliment Traci on her warm smile, soft demeanor, and low-pressure sales approach. In 2007 Traci not only earned her first annual Top Sales Award at Jackie Cooper MINI, but she also received national awards and recognition from MINI USA. She has continued to receive those same awards every year since. However, her customer’s complete satisfaction is her greatest reward of all. Since July of 2011 Traci has been working in the Internet Department where she continues to help existing clients who want to purchase new MINI’s, and she also works with all clients from pre-owned to new BMW’s and anything the other Cooper Auto Group dealerships have to offer. This has allowed her to grow as a Client Advisor, learn new product, and have no limits to her clients. She is eager and willing to build a relationship with you while helping you to find the perfect new vehicle. Feel free to stop by, call, or email her at: tsellers@cooperautogroup.com 405-753-7032 58

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JOHN CABLE John Cable is the General Manager for Cable Motors Inc. You might know Cable Motors better for their Volkswagen and Mitsubishi franchises on NW 39th. John is a third generation automotive dealer. His grandfather, Gale, started the original dealership, and it continues to operate under John’s father, Greg. Cable Motors began in 1965 and continues to serve Oklahoma City for their new and used automotive needs, including a full service body shop, automotive service department, parts department, and automotive sales. Many readers can vouch for the hard work and care that the Cable Motors team puts into their work, and this effort is rewarded in the customers’ long lasting patronage to the dealerships. John is a graduate from the University of Oklahoma, and a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. John has over 15 years of experience in the automotive business. He started in the industry when he was very young, and he has climbed his way up the ladder within the organization to become the General Manager for Cable Motors. John has participated in NADA’s Second Generation Program, and he has achieved Master Sales with Volkswagen Group USA and Diamond Elite with Mitsubishi Motors. John has worked side by side at the dealership with his parents, Barb and Greg, and he says that most of what he has learned within the business can be attributed to the two of them, as well as many of his managers that he either sold cars under or wrote service tickets for. After 10 years of continued friendship, John has recently married his best friend, Stephanie. She continues to be part of his strength and success now and in the future. According to John, the reason he loves the automotive business is because of the people he gets to meet and communicate with on a regular basis. He enjoys the friendships that he builds through the success of his automotive business. so6ix.com | JUNE 2012

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