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The gals today are emulating the retro pin-up allure of Dita Von Teese and Lana Del Rey — it’s all about femininity and glamour, and who doesn’t drool over that? Now we can create that same radiance and mega glow, sans the paparazzi flashes. — Text by Francesca Cruz

A few months ago, I was strolling with the pups at Museum Park when a reader approached me to ask how he could nominate...

While many action heroes and screen idols have come and gone in the past 50+ years, James Bond remains the ultimate “man’s man” — in large part due to the bespoke suit designed for Sean Connery by Anthony Sinclair.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

For wine tourists, the Bordeaux Region of France and NorCal’s Napa Valley have long been designated as Meccas of Merlot. For those seeking to devote themselves monogamously to beer, their list of holy sites may seem less obvious. However, with 70+ locations to drink directly from the source, San Diego could be the craft movement’s capital city and these are a few of its more colorful representatives. — Text by Rony Mo

Mixologist Carlos Cruz lets creativity, cocktails and chemistry collide in his garden-inspired libation creations at Seaspice. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

Like a culinary Captain Planet that harnesses energy from the elements, Vietnamese cuisine uses the power of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and heat for the purposes of good. Balancing flavors becomes an even greater challenge when certain ingredients are also attributed cold (yin) and hot (yang) properties. — Text by Rony Mo

Experience new kinds of adventures in Panama, a destination fit for cosmo-tropico-Latinos — it’s a dash of Miami & Monte Carlo in the rainforest with a hint of rugged exploration and lots of luxe. — Text by Francesca Cruz

From Iceland to Singapore, meet a few international fashion designers who are letting their heritage and culture shine in stylish creations from around the globe. Take this foreign flair affair to the next level by adding a few of these labels to your collection this season and beyond. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of respective designers

Keeping up with Generation Y has taken a toll on love: We all want it, but most people settle for random connections because love is too scary — all aboard the “Fear Of Commitment” wagon. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Introducing The Magic City’s Best-Dressed Professionals — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Interviews: Jorge Arauz Fashion Editor: Jhon Jairo Santos Hair & Makeup: Regina Marie and Marlene Franco for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna and Gustavo Espinoza Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Photo Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Location: The Biltmore Hotel; 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; BiltmoreHotel.com

1. Sam DeLeon, Larry Freedman, Stuart Cohen, Mirta Fiol, Kay Roach 2. Ana Tajes, Roberto Malca 3. Aires Balieiro, Liliana Gomez, Pablo Dominguez 4. Amy Martinez, Natalie Brabner, Jarine Carvalho 5. Bruno Baiao, Wellington Dos Santos 6. Philip Spiegelman, Fernanda Moreno Harcha, Bruce Davis 7. Jimena & Rodrigo Pintos, Ryan Shear 8. Gerard Gonzlez, Liliana Pardo, Ervin Hechavarrin 9. David & Susan Galler 10. Carolina Reyes, Santiago Gomez

1. Mr. & Mrs. Balocco, Mr. & Mrs. Barottolo, Ms. Zanzuri, Edward Beiner 2. Ali Mandaaurwala, Danielle De Oliveira 3. Mirella Jenkins, Brigitte Fraga 4. Selma Bilstein, Josh Laurence 5. Ruiz & Tillett’s 6. Ms. Visney, Ms. Trigueros, Ms. Ferradas, Ms. Chinchilla 7. Kacey Bennett, David Arnold 8. Gabrielle Roots, Rachel Levy 9. Ian Bush, Jessica Kiibler 10. Jason & Ty Aronson 11. John & Mary Malloy

1. Gonzalo Miranda, Monica Defortuna, Maile Aguila, Mayi De La Vega, Harvey Daniels 2. Fadia Bassi, Luis Bosch 3. Daniel De La Vega, Veronica Bilbao 4. Monica Defortuna, Silvio Martinez, Carla Defortuna-Martinez

1. Harmonie Rosenberg, Ali Levenson, Colleen Mulins, Tony Gorman 2. Adriana Echevarria, Paul D. Radu, Andrew Echevarria 3. Tara Salomon, Nick D’Annunzio, Yona Puri 4. David Roth, Kristen Sexton, Mike Foster 5. Juliet Velez, Alex Cohen, Marcella Novela, Daniel Novela 6. Mel G. & Taly Sanchez 7. Rafa Carvajal, Liam Rogers 8. Robert Young, Carmen More 9. Matthew Lieberman, Tim Walker, Kristin Ducote 10. Jessica Marrero, Stephanie Figueroa, Jin Yumeng

Every season comes with a tricky trend that’s not suitable for all shapes and sizes, and that’s a-okay. Knowing when to pass on a trend will keep you looking your best without sacrificing confidence. Here are a few tips on looking fresh, even if it’s not in this season’s silhouette. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

From sunrise to sunset, these enthralling retro looks will inject a dose of energy to your confidence and character. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Kianna Stupakoff for Next Models Jewelry: Diamonds On The Key; 1.305.851.1460; DiamondsOnTheKey.com Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: The Carillon Hotel & Spa; 6801 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; CarillonHotel.com

1. Ying Peng, Liliana Gomez, Mariana Perez, Carolina Guertz 2. Andres Villavidieso, Ryan Shear 3. Monica Gonzalez 4. Daniel Schnieder, Gabriela Caceres 5. Jared Smith, Noelquis Rodriguez, Craig Studnicky

1. Giuseppe Gallo giving a cocktail demonstration 2. Sarah Lawrence, Carla Rivera 3. Holly & Vince Baratta 4. David Cedeno, Giselle Riestra, Rob Montero 5. John Verrochi, Amanda Patnik

1. Romain Chappotteau, Marlene De Abreu, Anne Moynet, Axime Sambourg 2. Thibault De Saint Vincent, Laurent Caillaud 3. Fabienne Culliere, Patricia Troquet 4. Valentina Colman, Edouard Mariotti 5. Michele of Live Aid, Pascale Billaud, Isabelle Peribere, Marielle Romet

1. Jill Hidalgo, Gustavo Novoa, Monica Bared, Arianne Sabatini 2. Erika Naranjo, Mike Foster, Cusi Castillo 3. Meroni Angelo, Mauro Marelli 4. Osirys Mendez, Shannon Scott, Sabrina Vela 5. Rina Marquez, Zuli Marval 6. John Saltz, Caroline Henderson 8. Beatriz Del Castillo, Laz Peraza 9. Karina Gonzalez, Angela Fiorentino 10. Angela Todd, Sherman Martin, Michelle Fazaeli

1. Patricia Caiola, Eduardo Infante, Juanita Carvajal, Adriana Cambio, Carlo Coccia, Maria Amelia Machin 2. Fernando DaSilva, Michael, Jesus & Maikel Rodriguez 3. Carolina Paez, Vanessa Rojas, Pamela Ocampo 4. Leslie Martinez, Audrey De la Rosa, Gladys Lage, Jaimie Jaley

1. Dominic Perenzin, Eric Da Silva, Jamal Hattar, Juan De La Torre 2. Bryan Palacio, Cassie Glenn 3. Jason Antos, Heather Lehman 4. Leslie Cubero, Angel Pelaez 5. Lindsay Bleier, Colleen Burns

1. Ilian Obregon, Gianira Sifuentes, Rachel Wiesen, Jake Freem 2. Jorge Arauz, Donny Bravo 3. Jaime Fimiani, Roney Viera 4. Jordan Schiegner, Sara Shake 5. Cristina Ortiz, Jamie Diptee-Bay, Lauren Simone-Suero, Alexandra Shepherd, Maria Hunt

1. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2. Vianni Sangyily, John Leet 3. John Riley, Sharon Ramsey 4. Beatrice Santamaria, Maria Scarola 5. Arnaud Karsenti, Joseph Kavana, Carlos Rosso 6. Jennifer Santana, Harvey Daniels, Vanessa Stabile 7. Nicki Marie Ouger, Scott Leventhal, Jeff Milani 8. Nicole Shiman, Stefanie Mogull 9. Rafael Saldamando, Michelle Lynn 10. Reynolds Diaz, Jr., Sonia Mak, Oliver Montfort, Alexis Coguln

1. Debbie Robbins, Victor (Foster Youth & Recipient of the 2014 Path Finder Award), Scott Robbins, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine 2. Yolanda & Jeff Berkowitz 3. Laurie Jennings 4. Cyndi & Jorge Gonzalez 5. Alan Fine, Abby Cynamon, Sally Heyman, Don S. Cohn 6. Tracy Koço, Alexis McComb 7. Patricia Abaroa, Betsy Skipp, Jessica Allen 8. Carolyn Sirkin, Jill Heckaman, Monica Schatz 9. Ronald Smith, Valerie Riles, Jess McCarty

1. Teads Furturistic Performer 2. David Arditi, Bertran Quesada, Eric Tourtel 3. Juliana Echavarria, Cristina Bichara 4. Monica Lozano, Shardy Sanon, Tina Ferro

1. Alfonso Jaramillo, Monica Defortuna, Alexia Koeppel, Ricardo Du Pond 2. Rachel Bleemer, Tatyana Chiochetti, Jacqueline Lacayo, Jacqueline Made 3. Rodrigo Gonzalez, Jessica Wade Pfeffer, Myk Likhov 4. Alida Gagliuffi, Leigh Sevin, Janel Downing 5. Jessika Gomez, Millie Sanchez, Carla Defortuna, Lis Benitez 6. Adi & Amy Shoshani 7. Toti Fleischman, Katherine Niefeld 8. Tripti Zehdnicker, Tammy Tores 9. Bianca & Sebastien Geraci 10. Gino Campodonico, Joseph Quinones 11. Terry Wellons, Miriam Wellons 12. Lorena Millan, Luisby Brito

1. Johnnie Walker Girls 2. William Levy 3. Luis Montes, Anette Ho 4. Monica Mejia, Casi Davis 5. Claudia Alonso, Hector Ruben Rivera, Gabriela Otto 6. Christopher Pastor, James Phillips 7. Francisco Garcia-Nieto, Maria Garcia-Nieto 8. Aneiva Hera, Moktar Loubiri 9. Kelly Velasquez, Jessica Barberena, Katherine Martinez 10. Sebastian Fernandez, Ana Ospina, Juan Pablo Garcia

1. Peter Michael, Andrea Montoya, Alex Ramos 2. Jay Adkins, Stephanie Grosman 3. Chris Parrish, Berit Griffin 4. Evan Northup, Caroline Goeseke 5. Amy Crismond, Kristyn Greco, Catherine Penrod 6. Loli Sangiovanni, William Martinez, Marisol Lainez 7. William Brady, Diana Collazos, Jonathan Clark 8. Lorraine O’Neal, Dave Mack, Mari Hidalgo 9. Les Bradley, Heather Winters, Andrew Bennett 10. Polyana Honorato, Alan Phillip 11. Lucie Roth, Franco Fiorio

1. Monica Capote, Camillo Rodriguez, Patricia Restrepo, Blanca Rendon, Pablo Rodriguez, Ana Santos 2. Patricia Pecznik, Camillo Rodriguez 3. Fernando De Carolis, Fernando Levy Hara, Patricia Restrepo, Camilo Rodriguez 4. Xochitl Valdivieso, Patricia Restrepo 5. Monica Capote, Blanca Rendon, Ana Santos

1. Martha & Lawrence Kelly, Carla & Monica Defortuna 2. Ana Gomez, Allison Ortiz, Evelyn Perez 3. Sandra Sessa, Tania Hernandez, Glafe Ruiz Sanchez 4. Cecilia Sanchez, Michael Davalos, Sophie Bamps, Perla Garcia 5. Alicia Mccormack, Margot Hart 6. Javier Bellon, Erika Carbonell 7. Gigi Vergara, Margaret Van Puffelen 8. Manny Chamizo, Delores Saudino 9. Natalia Anda, Bea Reguera 10. Andrea Acosta, Victoria Lara 11. Charles Simmons, Leonardo Escobar 12. Maggie Dyer, Melissa Llaury De Gimenez, Andrea Trujillo

1. Gabriel Abaroa, Oscar Valencia, Stephen Walroth, Perla Thomas, Jose Zavalgoitia, Leonel Azuela, Pablo Salazar, Eduardo Del Rivero 2. Enrique Castillo, Guillermo Villa, Jon Ander Iruretagoyena 3. Ricardo Roberts, Jorge Cobian 4. Volkan Beser, Manuel Mora

1. Graciela & Luigi Boria 2. Pamela Lehrmann, Susana Bijani 3. Oswaldo Godoy, Yuly Asfar 4. Wilmer Escaray, Dr. Raul Gonzalez, Liliana Gonzalez, Carlos Gonzalez 5. Amelys Semeco, Irene Bruno, Mey Escaray 6. Maribel Cortes, Edgard Bravo, Adrienne Castrillon 7. Willinson Castillo, Geraldine Pullas 8. Giovanna Atencio, Carolina Sanchez 9. Danibett Zuniga, Carolis De Los Reyes 10. Darcy & Louis Miranda 11. Saady Bijani, Maria Alejandra Paez

1. Kaye Sodenkamp, Dr. John Martin, Ginger Albino 2. Bonnie Goldinez, Marie Abascal 3. Heidi Casuso, Daniel Campos, Ivon Saif 4. Michelle Leibowitz, Judy Tilis 5. Glenna Spintzer, Silvia Traad, Michelle Zarandy

1. Michele Moskonas, Marcy Grosso 2. Mariela Newlin, Becky Resende 3. Jennifer Martinez, Sissy Arill 4. Luis Alvarez, Alexis McComb 5. Jose Budejen, Nelia & Joe Xiques 6. German Ramirez, Maria Alessandri 7. Sameh & Maria Tadros 8. Mariella & Sergio Giro 9. Nilda De Boyrie, Emile De Boyrie 10. Jackie & Patrice Rice 11. Sande Taylor, Aimee Farinas

1. Josefina Farra, Jordan Fickess 2. Matthew Bittel, Dustin Symes, Michael Brodie 3. Carlos Rueda, Victoria Gonzalez 4. Terrell & Carole West

1. Susan Trevisa, Olga Monson, Rosie Vasquez, Nikol Solares, Sonia Gerald 2. Nick D’Annunzio, Gabriella Wimmer 3. Maria Rosales, Benoit Izard 4. Peter Green, Christianne Leon 5. Gabriela Valle, Andrea Greenberg, Marlene Garcia 6. Valentina Cagnolatti, Vanessa Farias 7. Mike Campbell, Ken O’Neill 8. Alejandra Cortina, Ana Luisa Cortina, Alejandra Vega, Michelle Nunez 9. Marcelo Napoli, Roberto & Julieta Rivero 10. Laura Buccellati, Nicole Rainis, Rebecca Brock 11. Diana Elias, Rafael Gonzalez, Elisabeth Tabakov

1. Athina Marturet 2. Carmina Zamorano, Conchita Oliva & Cynthia Olavarria 3. Dayana Garroz & Darian Alvarez 4. Luigi & Graciela Boria

1. Liana Rivas, Dr Debora Duro, Monica Filpo 2. Pamela Kohl, Paula Gasparini-Santos 3. Maria Fulfaro, Mary Arnold 4. Patricia Segura, Marcela Santos 5. Titiana Garcia, Lino Fayen, Victoria De Armas 6. Rafaela & Vanessa Godoy 7. Bruno Di Benedetto, Maritza Fernandez 8. Leonardo Velasco, Suzanne Mema 9. Melissa Khorram, Mia Garini 10. Helio Ramos, Milma Ramos, Cesar Bustamante 11. Jose Luis Sarzalejo, Mariana Puche, Alex Campos