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Hot To Trot
We’ve uncovered the latest products and procedures sure to keep you youthful & stunning without going under the knife in a city where beauty abounds. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Oh Happy Days!
Heavily crystal-embellished accessories and dresses, jewelry and colorful jackets and sweatshirts define an exhilarating mood of happiness. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Agency Model: Bree Kelly for NEXT Models Miami Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio
Tribal Instinct
This Spring/Summer 2014 season is delineated by swimwear with animal and tribal prints, Maasai-inspired accessories and garments that collide for the perfect wardrobe. African and colorful touches combine for an extravagant impact, allowing women to confidently expose their wild side. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Agency Model: Chantel Davis for Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio
Brilliant Bath
Today’s bathrooms have come a long way from the purely functional spaces for bathing and quick grooming of decades ago. And why not? — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
Dance On
If anyone follows the path of doing what they love, it’s Scott Liebman. As Founder & CEO of LazerFitness, he’s made a profession out of helping others enjoy working out, one dance move at a time. — Text by Cristina Zuazua
New View
As I type this letter I’m hearing the shuffle of movers behind me bringing in way too many boxes of stuff I’ve accumulated over the years to my brand new condo overlooking the Port of Miami, PAMM, Museum Park, American Airlines Arena, Adrienne Arsht Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Chantal Lawrie.
Beauty & The Beholder
It’s said that beauty is only skin deep, but then why is it that some people have the unusual power to get under our skin? It’s happened to all of us
— we meet someone and instantly fall deeply and madly (sometimes even stupidly) in love, only to wake up one day and realize the person we fell in love with isn’t all we imagined. Turns out love really is blind. — Text by Carla Torres
Beauty Makers
Meet the professionals of perfection making sure that every mirror glance you take is one to remember. After all, there’s nothing like being beautiful inside and out. — Text by Sandy Lindsey photos by Antonio Eli
Drink Doctor
Greg Howell doesn’t just want to craft you a cocktail, he wants to cure what ails you and he’s devised a short list of 150 remedies perfect for just about any occasion. — Text by Rony Mo Photos by Korey Davis
Aces
Meet the people who are shaping the future of business with every handshake, transaction and bottom line. The passion, attitude, outlook and savvy they all share has yielded an ingrained need to succeed no matter what the consequences. These inspirational visionaries are some of the top leaders of today and tomorrow who will inspire, motivate and in many cases complement the very goals that keep you going. After all, business is all about who you know, isn’t it?
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Top 20 Professionals Under 40 2014
We scoured The Magic City to bring you what we deem to be the next generation of business leaders at the tip of The Sunshine State. These young professionals represent a variety of industries and excel at their respective crafts with superior sophistication and their own unique blend of style and savvy. All have managed to seamlessly balance their careers with their personal lives while continuously giving back to the community that has helped mold them into who they are. Without further ado, flip this page to meet this year’s Top 20 Under 40. — Text: Jorge Arauz Photography: Nick Garcia for Blindlight Studio Hair & Makeup Touch-Ups: Teresa Miranda; 786.343.1727; [email protected]; Frisoncoiffure.com Photo Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Location: Blindlight Studio; 4747 SW 75th St., Miami; 305.266.3197; NickGarciaPhotography.com
Greener Pastures
As a culture, we’re more educated about health and food and how they correlate than ever before. This knowledge is essential to decoding the ever-changing buzzwords that decorate our menus and retail shelves. — Text by Rony Mo
Smartphone Cappuccino
How many of us have said that our iPhone (or Android) does just about everything but make us a cup of coffee?
Thai-nomite!
If there’s a 5-alarm fire in your mouth as a result of a misinterpreting of the star system in use at Thai restaurants, these are the beers you want to extinguish it with. — Text by Rony Mo
Art Empire
Steven Steele might sound like the moniker of a cagey tattoo artist, but there’s only one thing he’s passionate about: Helping you build a stellar art collection like none other. — Text by Rony Mo
Crazy Fun
Segafredo takes pride in having a split personality. — Text by Rony Mo
Timed Right
They say that clothes make the man, but the accessories you choose also make a statement. Watch Expert & Founder of ABlogToWatch Ariel Adams looks at 5 iconic watches and the message they send to the world about your personality. — Compiled by Dena Roché
Tech Trip
With a dizzying array of travel gadgets emerging every day, finding the right gear can make or break a trip. We gathered these cool jet-setting tools to make sure your trip is stress-free and that much more fun. — Text by Eric Nathal
Innovative MBA
The old adage of “the customer is always right” is something FIU took to heart when creating its new invitation-only Executive MBA Program designed to teach seasoned professionals the must-have skills for managing in the real world. — Text by Dena Roché
Pick Your Potion
A healthy diet and regular workout isn’t always enough. VitaSquad not only delivers the vitamins your body needs directly to your bloodstream through intravenous therapy, but it actually delivers, wherever you are, so you can get your fix from the convenience of your own home. All you have to do is pick your elixir. — Text by Carla Torres
New Metropolis
At 11+ acres, Brickell City Centre is a city within a city, a carefully planned out cosmopolitan live/work/play milieu that’s sure to put Miami on the map like never before. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Global Style
Adriana Hoyos’ inspiration for her latest collection, BOLERO, started on a recent trip to Seville when she spotted a small chair in the lobby of an 1800s hotel. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Yoshi Sanz
Labor Of Love
Visual Artist Antuan Rodriguez and Restaurateur Rene Buroz want to include you in their interactive art project debuting this month. But don’t rush to personalize your paintbrushes, instead pick up a dessert spoon. — Text by Rony Mo Photos by Christopher Almeida
