Jason Nagata believes that the ways we express ourselves outwardly ought to flow from and reflect the internal ways in which we navigate a changing world. He and I discussed this and other fashion philosophies …
January 14, 2021
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Stories by Miranda Potmesil
Where Doc Martens meet a puffy jacket from Cotton On
Inspired by the Elizabeth and James brand
As the leaves change (as much as they can in San Diego), locals dig through their closets for their favorite sweaters, coats, and boots to survive the chilling sub-70-degree weather. Among them is Brigitte Tomma, …
November 19, 2020
Maggie Sepeda’s travel ink
Maggie Sepeda is an avid traveler who spent the good part of the last three years (pre-pandemic) exploring the other side of the world. Along the way, instead of souvenirs she collected tattoos. “I love …
August 28, 2020
Thai island fashion direct from Koh Phangan
This week, Street Style goes international as we make our way to the Thai island of Koh Phangan. It’s there that Danielle has been living for the past year and a half, working on creative …
June 4, 2020
Istanbul’s chameleon trendsetter
With greater restrictions for going outdoors, I decided to search the world’s streets (via the internet) for this week’s Street Style subject. Meet Ece, a brand manager living in Istanbul, Turkey. When she’s not working, …
April 23, 2020
Edge and flow from Aritzia, All Saints, and Frye
One Saturday morning I made my way over to Mission Hills to explore M-Theory Music, the neighborhood vinyl store. Before stopping in, I walked to a quirky coffee shack a block away, Meshuggah Shack. It’s …
March 12, 2020
Boots and booties from Zara and Shiekh Shoes
Although I tried to fight it for many years, when winter rolls around in San Diego, it’s time to put the flip flops and sandals away. This is the time of the year when San …
January 30, 2020
R&B singer Naiomi Sounds’ Lightning in a Bottle festival fashion
Milk tea — I’m one of its biggest fans. Any night of the week, you have a good chance at finding me fulfilling a craving at a tea spot on Convoy. On one such night, …
December 19, 2019
Costume it up like Bettie Page
In between tastings of lobster mac and cheese, deep fried macaroni balls, and beer samples from Booze Brothers, I had time to lounge, digest, and enjoy the atmosphere at the unlimited Mac + Cheese Fest …
November 7, 2019
Dark Horse Jesse driven by sustainability, Salvation Army, and Etsy
My frequent walks to the Dark Horse coffee shop in Golden Hill over the past year have introduced me to many recurring faces. Among those is Jesse, an entrepreneur who sells herb- infused, raw chocolate. …
September 26, 2019
Zanzea jumper and Birkenstocks for the criminally indigent
The best part of contributing to this column is the people I get to meet on the streets of our city. Our interactions provide me with small glimpses into the worlds of others. On a …
August 15, 2019
Complement your patterned pants with a Bebe mini backpack
Although Golden Hill may not necessarily be one of San Diego’s hippest neighborhoods, wherever there is Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, there also is the eclectic mix of their cult following. It was there I spotted …
July 11, 2019
Josie’s forest sunset from from Nepal, Free People, and Autumn Teneyl
Part of my ritual for dropping friends off at the San Diego Airport includes a stop at James Coffee Co. in Little Italy. Tucked away in a transformed warehouse at the very end of the …
June 13, 2019
Pajama suit inspired by Pheobe Philo-era Celine in Bankers Hill
Cloudy days in San Diego aren’t the most welcome, but they do give locals an opportunity to show a different side of their fashion sense. Colder weather means warmer clothes instead of the tank tops, …
May 16, 2019
Wear bright pink octopus leggings from Society6 for yoga, climbing, and comfort
Strolling down the sunny streets of South Park on a Saturday afternoon, I came across a young woman with brightly colored leggings that caught my eye. Jessica Roque, a lead software engineer, was making her …
April 18, 2019