WTF! July 2016 by WTF! Fashion Magazine

The Swim Issue Issue #32 July 2016

MAUI, HAWAII ALOHA Arika Lewis Austin Cogdill Carly Nicole Larsen Liliya Barko Sadie Clemenson Alex Collins Shelby Kay Nelson Sara Hartman Kessa Vanell Nefabit Hinton Mandy Emerson Mollie Weitz Amy Sue Encinas Emily Edmonds Brianna Samsel Catharine E. Judkins Eric Huysman Jaycee Goudy Karen Patmas Katie Bellefeuille

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34 LOS CABOS, MEXICO CANNON BEACH, OREGON 54 SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA 76 92 PRIEST LAKE, IDAHO COEUR Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ALENE, IDAHO 114 CONTRIBUTOR SUBMISSIONS 138 John Austin with Lilia Kodo, Johanna Sherman, Carly Larsen, Mollie Weitz, & Janelle Hoffmeister Brenda Cook with Amy Sherman Rene Guerrero with Maxine Barber Kevin Ellwein with Denielle Stillwagon

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The F word Aloha and Mahalo Words are powerful. In Hawaiian thinking, words have manna meaning spiritual or divine power. Aloha and Mahalo are two important words to learn, both of which represent sacred and powerful principles and values in Hawaiian life. Aloha means affection, peace, compassion, and mercy. It is to be used with sincerity of heart. Understanding the meaning of Aloha gives us a better glimpse of Hawaiian life -- where the family (ohana) and connections of the heart are important. Mahalo means thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, and respect. Life in Hawaii is definitely slower paced than life in the mainland US. It is a more relaxed atmosphere where people are more in tune with the nature and their surroundings. During weekends in Maui, people flock to the beach to camp and surf. Almost all of Maui’s residents surf in some shape or form. And you’ve probably seen the popular “shaka” sign at some point in your travels. For the uninitiated, the shaka is a hand sign formed with the thumb and pinky finger extended out and the rest of the fingers curled. It is a symbol of the Aloha spirit. So with this, we introduce our 3rd annual swimwear issue with 25 models showing off their beach-ready bodies for the summer swim season. We also give you a glimpse of vacation spots where you can show off your swimsuit and what better location to start off with than in the island of Maui in Hawaii. The island of Maui is the second-largest of the Hawaiian Islands at 727.2 square miles and is the 17th largest island in the United States. Maui is part of the State of Hawaii and is the largest of Maui County's four islands, bigger than Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, and unpopulated Kahoʻolawe.

One thing to remember about traveling to Maui is to make sure that you’re not bringing in or out any prohibited items such as fruit and nuts, and of course you must resist the temptation to poach a bit of sand from its beaches. As any traveler will tell you “take nothing from your trip other than memories and photos”. After Maui, the second recommended vacation spot to take your swimsuit to and show it off is Los Cabos in Mexico or Cabo for short. Where else can you find beer and spirits right as you step out of the arrival area at the airport? There are many great deals online for Cabo which boast of all-inclusive amenities including wine and meals. And if you’re angling for just a weekend getaway and you live in the Pacific Northwest area, you can drive to Cannon Beach which is a popular destination. The temps aren’t as hot as Cabo or Maui but the views and the beaches are worth the trip. Of course we can’t forget any of the beaches in California so we’ve included Santa Cruz boardwalk as another spot to show off your perfectly-toned body wearing one of UjENA’s swimsuits. After all, UjENA is based in Northern California. Finally, if you’re local to the area (meaning Spokane and/or Coeur d’Alene or thereabouts), a visit to Priest Lake is a must. It is Idaho’s crown jewel. The lake is beautiful and it’s less crowded than the other surrounding lakes. Of course you can’t beat Lake Coeur d’Alene in the beautiful town of Coeur d’Alene because it’s the best kept secret! And with this issue we greet you with much affection because without your support and participation, we would not be as successful. This is our 3rd annual summer swimwear issue with the participation of UjENA swimwear of Mountain View CA providing the suits for local models to wear. Each year we pick several women to represent our brand as well as the UjENA brand of swimwear. And each year, each summer swimwear issue gets better and better. Mahalo for your support!

CREDITS

We appreciate the valuable contributions of the following. Please show them some love by visiting their pages... Photographers

Boutiques and Designers

John Austin www.austinspacepix.com

UjENA Swimwear www.ujena.com

Brenda Cook www.facebook.com/brendacookphotography

Graphic Design

Rene Guerrero www.spokaneportraitphotography.com/

LAF Designs www.facebook.com/laura.feasline/

Kevin Ellwein www.instagram.com/kevinellwein

Myk Crawford www.facebook.com/mykcrawford

Barry Coon - Commercial Photographers www.commphoto.com

Contributors

Lake City Photography www.lakecityphotography.com

Aubreyana Marie Anderson Amanda Ann Hillmann

Hair and Make Up

Alyssa Perez Lashez By Lyss (Alyssa Perez) www.facebook.com/LashezByLyss Glen Dow Academy www.glendow.com Model Management Mitchell Artist Management www.wearemam.com Others 1899 Bed & Breakfast www.1899house.com

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Maui is paradise! If you only have a few days to spend in Maui you will need to maximize your visit and prioritize the places you want to see. The best strategy is to fly in on an early flight and leave on a late flight. This gives you time to drive up to Haleakala National Park to wait for the sunrise. Don’t forget to bring warm clothing especially gloves to prevent your hands from freezing. That’s right, when you’re 10,000 ft above sea level it will be cold. The drive is an hour up winding roads. Hotels are quite expensive but you can find great deals on airbnb.com for places to stay. All beaches in Maui are accessible to the public but for some, parking presents quite a challenge especially if you’re looking to visit Ka’anapali Beach. Catching the sunset is a must and one of the best places to do that is on Ka’anapali Beach and you can park at the Royal Lahaina Resort. A day trip could consist of driving through Kihei and grabbing lunch at the popular Coconut’s Fish Cafe. The fish tacos are served with 17 ingredients and are made to eat with your hands. From there take a drive to the historic old whaling town of Lahaina and enjoy the art by the Banyan Tree. You’ll need a second day trip to enjoy Napili beach and Kapalua beach. Enjoy lunch and a great view of the ocean and Molokai island at Merriman’s. It’s a pricey restaurant but well worth it. After lunch head over to see the Nakalele Blowhole. There are no signs so find it on the map first and pay attention so you won’t miss it. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the famous green sea turtles at Ho’okipa beach park with lunch at Mama’s Fish House on the way to the airport to boot!

MAUI, Hawaii AIRPORT - Kahului Airport is the primary airport on the island of Maui and receives both overseas and interisland flights. PLACES OF INTEREST - On Maui you'll find beautiful beaches, exciting water sports, Haleakala Crater, the old whaling town of Lahaina, blue skies, great dining and the Aloha spirit. HALEAKALA - FOR THE BEST SUNRISE VIEW 10,000 FT ABOVE SEA LAHAINA - HISTORIC OLD WHALING TOWN WHERE THE BANYAN TREE CAN BE FOUND. KA'ANAPALI BEACH - 3 MILES OF WHITE BEACH AND CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER KAPALUA BEACH - BOUNDED BY PALM TREES AND EXCLUSIVE RESORTS NAPILI BEACH - GREAT FOR SWIMMING AND SNORKELING NAKALELE BLOWHOLE - NATURE'S GEYSER KIHEI - HIPPIE TOWN MAKENA BEACH - ONE OF THE LARGEST BEACHES WITH GOLDEN SANDS 2/3 OF A MILE LONG AND 100 YARDS WIDE

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