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Residential Marvel
This oversized Key Biscayne corner house on prestigious Allendale Road is at once spacious and cozy, featuring a myriad of areas inside and out for the entire family. — Text by Yoshi Sanz | Photos courtesy of EWM Realtors Realtor: Giulietta Ulloa; EWM; 305.710.6620; [email protected]; GiuliettaUlloa.com
Garden of Glam
This season, it’s all about cut, color, flow and attitude. These looks are sure to have you feeling glamorous while yielding all the compliments you deserve from autumn and beyond. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; BlindLightStudio.com Fashion Editor: Noé César Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art; RoccoDonna.com Talent: Rachel Rumary for Next Miami; NextModels.com Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305.667.1651; FairchildGarden.org; Celebrating 75 Years!
Stylish Revamp
Have you ever found yourself wanting to change your style, perhaps going as far as doing a complete overhaul of your image? Well, this season is all about getting rid of the boring or too predictable, and welcoming a classier, more attractive brand new you. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Visual Appeal
Lucky for us, local eateries are continually blurring the lines between food and art, ensuring that the dishes we order are as delicious to eat as they are to look at. — Text by Eric Nathal
Sippin’ In Style
Miami’s craft cocktail scene has been undergoing a renaissance, breaking free from the stereotypical frozen cocktail by providing cocktail aficionados with an array of trendy lounges, speakeasies and bar programs at high-end venues where you’re sure to find some of the most creative hand-crafted concoctions around. — Text by Carlos Acosta
Let It Flow
Although it’s tough to meet quality people, especially at a bar, your odds are much better with the help of bartender Nina Zevallos at Downtown’s Will Call. — Text by Eric Nathal Photos by Christopher Almeida
Italian Touch
For Custom Clothier & Style Advisor Paolo Barone of Miami’s upscale Astor & Black, clothes truly make the man — and in more ways than you could ever imagine. — Text by Cristina Zuazua
Autumn’s Glow
As the city approaches its most desirable months, leveling temperatures and lingering humidity levels put extra pressure on our face, hair and body. Minimize and control the shift with these simple beauty tips.
Free Spirit
Painter & Jeweler Melanie Maus infuses her work with both elegance and a whimsical sense of fun no matter what piece she’s working on.
Design Central
What better place to embrace fashion-forward living than in the heart of Miami’s Design District? The new Baltus House development does exactly that, along...
Face Savers
Your face is one of the areas of your body most vulnerable to the ravages of stress and environmental factors. These products will help keep this all-important zone healthy and youthful. — Text by Lisette Beraja
Identify Assets
If you’re in a marriage that’s ending, you’ll need to gather certain financial documents to help you evaluate your assets and understand the financial...
In Touch
Make sure you’re never out of range with the SPOT Global Phone, a technological wonder that’ll ensure you never drop a call again.
Happy Pups
Is your 4-legged companion looking a little rough around the edges? It’s easier than ever to get her looking her best. D.O.G. is now offering a mobile grooming service, available throughout the greater Miami area, from Brickell to Key Biscayne and Aventura. — Text by Maria Blanco
Smart Money
For business owners who want their money faster than is possible with traditional checks but are tired of paying those credit card processing fees, there’s a happy alternative:
Uplifting Message
Rebecca Zerbo isn’t just a high school freshman — she’s also the founder of Positive Pocket, an organization that works to help kids overcome the negative impact of bullying.
Local Time
Who says you have to go to Switzerland for a great timepiece? Check out these stylish creations from Miami-based brand RAPP.
Foot Power
What could be greener than giving batteries the pass in favor of a totally renewable power source: You!
Fashionable Destinations
Via Rue Travels combines plush escapes with a fashion fanatic’s fantasy itinerary that gets travelers on a style overload that’s second to none.
Gilded Finishes
Want to really impress your dinner guests? Nothing says big-deal meal like throwing a little gold into the recipe. Try these products for a 24-karat effect.
Double Pleasure
Hit the water with the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island. This ultra-light, quick-sailing trimaran is perfect for day trips or short excursions where you want...
Personal Shopper
Get paired with your own personal stylist and have hot, hand-picked looks from top designers delivered straight to your door with CakeStyle.
Stylish Ride
The new Aston Martin Vanquish looks as good as it drives, and that’s a guarantee you can take straight down the road.
Rhythm Mistress
Eliana Sasics is committed to keeping Latin American rhythms alive — from Brazilian and Spanish styles to the tunes of her native Colombia and beyond.
Tranquility System
Flexibility in your furnishings and equipment is more necessary than ever both at work and at home, whether you’re trying to accommodate different tastes or your own changing moods.
Best Self
Directing your thinking toward self-empowerment helps infuse everything you do with confidence and joy in simply being alive. These tips from Lifestyle Transformation Coach Inez Bracy will put it all within reach. — Tips by Inez Bracy
The Style Factor
A person’s style is as unique as their personality...but sometimes what someone is projecting to the world through their attire isn’t necessarily always in sync with what’s inside. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Chantal Lawrie
Perfect Fit
Forget Armani and Ralph Lauren. The most exquisite suit you can buy is one made specifically for you. — Text by Francesca Cruz
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Rainbow Splashes
Let your imagination flow as smoothly as the wow’s you will receive with this rainbow-inspired cocktail sure to yield a heavenly buzz like none other. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Island Jaunt
Florida’s very own Amelia Island is a destination that offers year-round fishing, golden sunsets, romance, idle excursions and a chance to travel back in time. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Wardrobe Insider
While the thermometer might not agree with the calendar in Miami, the fashion world turns its collective eye toward autumn collections this month. Here we offer Magic City fashionistas a glimpse into the season’s top trends and how to rock the perfect look. — Text by Dena Roché
The Good, The Bad & Miami
Tight, bright, shiny and sexy — Miami can’t even grasp the notion of under the radar. Our fashion sense comes down like an atomic bomb of rainbows and our animal prints are so beyond out of control that it’s a surprise they don’t bite. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Posh Performance
While most sedans are bland, soul-less grocery-getters, this assortment redefines the breed. All are cocoons of decadence that are fast, sleek and nimble, with appointments that make a limousine seem like a taxi. — Text by bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
BRICKELL MAGAZINE’S 2013 Dressed for Success
Introducing The Magic City’s Best Dressed Professionals — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Interviews: Jorge Arauz Onsite Fashion Editor: Noé César Hair & Makeup: Teresa Miranda & Alana Almeida Vaz; 786.343.1727; [email protected] Location: BlindLight Studio; 4747 SW 75th Ave.; 305.266.3197; BlindLightStudio.com
