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EMBARK
letter from the
Editor
Seems like traffic is getting worse. If you commute through
the merge, drive west on the 8 at seven in the morning or try
to make it from the 5 to the beach, then I’m preaching to the
choir. (Not that you’re in a choir, and not that there’s anything
wrong with it if you are.) The point is that getting from here
to there takes longer than it used to, and, on top of that,
we can’t even use our hands to hold cell phones anymore.
Actually, maybe that’s a good thing, because now you can
hold a coffee in one hand and whatever else you want in the
hand that used to hold your cell phone.
I guess I shouldn’t complain, because, to be honest, my
commute is a snap. I live by Downtown and work by the
beach, so I’m home-to-office in about 15 minutes, and,
along the way, I pass by the harbor and Mission Bay and
catch a glimpse of SeaWorld. Although freeway congestion
and the line to enter the beach do occasionally double my
commute time, I’m reminded each day that we really do
have a kick-arse town here, even if we need to spend money
on Bluetooth headsets. Plus, now that the Zonies are gone,
traffic should lighten up at least a smidge.
Top five quasi-celebrity excuses for getting out of hands-free phone law citations:
“I was just holding it.” -Heidi Fleiss
“Ze battery vas dead.” -Dr. Ruth Westheimer
“Hey, I’m on long distance. Do you know how much this is costing me?” -Mom
“Star sixty-nine this, beeeeotch!” -Mel Gibson
“Bluetooth just doesn’t work for me.” -Smurfette
undercover: Kristen Kasinger and Jonathan Valdez were photographed by Ming S.
Wu on Sunset Boulevard, in Mission Hills. Styled by Jennifer Herman. Hair by Talia Guidero.
Makeup by Maryl Velbeck. Kristen is wearing a graphic print halter dress by Fair Ground,
$89, available at Mesh Boutique, 619.295.5251; tulle slip (worn under dress), $17, available
at Mileage Clubwear, 858.581.1285; red elastic belt, stylist’s own; satin “Spheres” necklace,
$60, available at Mesh Boutique, 619.295.5251; black patent clutch by Angie and Lola, $29,
available at Mileage Boutique, 858.581.1285; shoes, model’s own. Jonathan is wearing an
indigo “Prime Check” shirt, $110, white “Drawback” tee, $65, black “Rektor” leather jacket,
$560, crushed black, “Radar Narrow Rope” jeans, $200, and royal blue “Painted Jones”
belt, $70, all by G-Star, available at G-Star Boutique—San Diego, 619.238.7088; black
leather shoes by Clark’s, $89, available at Kate Ross Shoes, 619.501.6318.
10 | SEPTEMBER 2008 « PACIFICsandiego.com
This AUTOMOTIVE ISSUE of PacificSD celebrates the ways
by which cars are interwoven into the fabric of Finest City
lifestyles. In Photomobiles (page 12), photographer Kenny
Sanchez reveals intimate looks into San Diegans’ love affairs
with what drives them. In Nifty ‘50s (page 22), it’s stilettos to
the metal as vintage fashions get a new look.
Parts Department (page 30) is stocked with simple gassaving
tips that really work and insight into how the main
ingredient in tequila may soon become the primary fuel in
your tank. Read about Street Scene’s return to Downtown
(page 40), check out Chainsaw’s examination of the sexiness
of Hybrids vs. Hummers (page 17) and ride along for a highoctane
Rocket Car blind date through Little Italy (page 46).
And finally, loyal reader, a big thanks to you. Your unwavering
love for this magazine has propelled us to being named
“The Nation’s Second Best Magazine” by
Ann Shoket, Editor in Chief of Seventeen
Magazine (see Taxicab Confessions,
page 54).
CAR ON COVER
1955 CHEVY NOMAD
Engine: 502 cu. in. Chevy
Power: 606 hp
Transmission:
5-speed Tremec
Exterior: Ferrari
red paint
Interior:
Two-tone grey
Italian leather
Accolades:
Winner of more than
40 Best of Show and
1st-Place trophies
Upgrades:
Two-year restoration
and modification project
Owner: Barry Penn
PUBLISHERS
David Perloff / Editor in Chief
Simone Perloff / Fashion Director
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Kim Cuffe
MANAGING EDITOR
Michael Benninger
WRITERS
Craig Boreth
Lauren Brunelle
Heidi Hageman
Brandon Hernández
Rebecca Heyl
Adrienne Ludwig
Cookie “Chainsaw” Randolph
Derek Shaw
Lauren Tait
Bonnie Vandewater
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
Dave Lebhar
Craig Magnusson
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Lou Mora, loumora.com
Greg Ramirez, ramirezphotos.com
Kenny Sanchez, threefourmedia.com
INTERNS
Carissa Casares
Rada Feldman
FASHION EDITORIAL TEAM
Photographer: Ming S. Wu, h2wu.com
Stylist: Jennifer Herman, jennystyle@gmail.com
Hair: Talia Guidero,
A Robert Cromeans Salon, 619.595.1120
Makeup: Maryl Velbeck,
marylcolordesign@sbcglobal.net
Stylist’s Assistants:
Carissa Casares, Cate Adams, Laura Herman
Models: Kristen Kassinger at
Jet Jet Models, jetsetmodels.com;
Jonathan Valdez at No Ties Management,
notiesmanagement.com
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Campaign: 1/3-page ads created
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Results:
“My ads in Pacific San Diego generate new
business and bring new customers to my
upscale fashion boutique every month.
The magazine brings me shoppers from
downtown, the beach area, La Jolla,
Mission Valley, Del Mar, you name it. When I
ask new customers how they heard of Scene
Boutique, the response I get most often is,
‘I saw your ad in Pacific San Diego.’ Keep up the
good work and keep the customers coming!”
—Andria Marshall, Owner
advertising info:
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