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Maintenance Matters
When it comes to maintenance, repair, paint and collision, high-end European and exotic vehicles require special state-of-the-art equipment and the best technicians who are trained and licensed specifically for luxury vehicles. — Text by Stacy Wynn
River Reborn
KAR Properties leads the renaissance of the Miami River by bringing a new, never-before-seen level of luxury living, highlighted by the breathtaking architectural design of Rafael Vinoy. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Artist’s Touch
For Carlos Alves, creating big and small works of art from scratch with his wife J.C. is what makes living amongst art worth all the hard work it takes to create them. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick Photos courtesy of Carlos Alves
Perfectly Packaged
Parcels of stylish finds are making their way to mailboxes near you thanks to a few subscription services that will help you step out stylishly without having to hit the mall. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Nick Garcia
Key Honor
Getting a “Key To The City” is a meaningful distinction given to highly esteemed residents and visitors, and Jose Luis Melo of The Melo Group is one of the latest local visionaries to have received the honor. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Miami’s Morocco
Breathe the exotic scent of herbs and spices in deep as you enjoy mani/pedis, waxes, facials, eyelash extensions and more at South Florida’s first Moroccan-themed spa at Hair By Hisham. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Prime Ingredients
El Churrasco’s fine Premium Aberdeen Angus Beef raised on their farms in Argentina and Uruguay as well as the celebrated signature wines from their vineyards in Rioja, Spain, are now available at their first U.S. location on Brickell. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
On-Demand Classes
Imagine the decadence of being able to go to a spin class without leaving your home. That’s just what Peloton does as it delivers live-streaming classes to their state-of-the-art cycles. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Royal Slumber
Though most people think of platform beds as key components of modern bedroom décor, they actually date back to King Tut who had a gilded ebony platform-style bed. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Budding Boutiques
Miami is not just a party destination with amazing beaches and beautiful people — we’ve turned into a fashion mecca with curated boutiques and a laissez fare disposition when it comes to style. — Text Francesca Cruz
Best Accessory
Fall is upon us, and that means it’s time to do a little sprucing up in the wardrobe department. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Modern Mogul
Some say that gold ties are the new black tie — and the Hex Tie Freedom Sol is not for the fashion faint of heart.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Genuine Gins
Ready to take flight? Let Alexis Sanchez show you the way around the world with 40 types of gin and plenty of flight options at The Traymore Gin Bar, the only gin-tasting destination in the region. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart
Amore d’Estate
This elegant summer cocktail is chill, sophisticated and deliciously dry, with that feeling of luxury decadence that everybody loves. — Drink by Adriana Biasiotto
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
When it comes to bar menus across the world, a drink’s name can make it bubble to the top of patrons’ must-haves or have it fall flat. Join us as we trace the past, present and future of cocktail nomenclature at a bar near you. — Text by Anja Maltav
Plating Power
Nowadays, a culinary creation not only needs to taste good, it needs to look good.
If nobody’s reacting to your delicious dishes on social media or otherwise,
you may need to pay a little more attention to plating. — Text by Anja Maltav
Dare To Wear?
From runways to street style, fashion flashbacks are making a comeback. Here are some we’ve been keeping an eye on but the question is: Is it whack? Or do we bring it back? — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Real World Encounters
Step by step, experience everyday glamour situations on the casual streets of Miami and beyond. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Nails: Marie Thomas @ Warren Tricomi Studio, 4041 Collins Ave. Models: Jessica Vasconcelos & Josh Knight @ Next Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla
Sparkling Success
When you’re looking to buy that dazzling diamond sparkler for your special someone, Freddy’s Certified Diamonds & Fine Jewelry should be the one and only stop on your quest for the perfect piece. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Ximena Etchart
Backyard Rooms
When one considers the amount of relaxation, recreation and socializing opportunities provided by a well-equipped pool area, it’s a wonder everyone doesn’t have one. Thankfully, there’s plenty of options out there for those who do. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of respective brands
Stylish Living
California Closets provides creative solutions for almost any space imaginable. From Murphy Beds to sliding doors, entertainment centers, pantries, playrooms, garages, laundry rooms, linen closets, mudrooms and much more, they are consistently raising the standard of customized storage solutions. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of California Closets
Dazzling Design
Poltrona Frau Group Miami opened its doors in 2001 when CEO & Owner Giampiero Di Persia saw a vibrant future for Miami at a time when many did not. “I’m glad to have had that vision, and to have been right about it,” he says as the company transitions from their landmark 25,000-sq.-ft. building into a massive 71,000-sq.-ft. design destination. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Poltrona Frau
Skyline Transformation
One River Point is about achieving the perfect marriage between design, lifestyle, location and amenities — it’s luxury redefined. The development came out of Shahab Karmely’s desire to create something transformative in one of his favorite cities in the world. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of One River Point
Wardrobe Duality
Playing extreme contrast between ladylike and urban styles, get a look with chic aptitude that’s ready to hit the streets. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup & Hair: Joshua M. Ribadeo Model: Mackenzie Grayce Lawrence @ Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla
Immersive Views
The way we view and experience real estate has been transformed by technology and innovation. Learn how Gonzalo Navarro is visualizing projects and giving them life via fully immersive digital experiences. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Johnny Arraiz
You’re Worth It
Not sure if you’re getting paid the right amount for a job well done? If you’re an entrepreneur, the fine line between nickel & diming and demanding more from your clients can put you in quite the predicament. Not sure where to start? You can begin by asking yourself:
“What am I really worth?”. — Text by Dena Roché
Shining Bright
Little Lighthouse Foundation’s new Executive Director, Jonahtan Babicka, is shining new
light on the organization’s mission to inspire caring, passionate locals to take action
in the community to benefit children. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Rhythmic Rituals
The first South American-inspired luxury spa with shamanic practices in the U.S. has arrived to Miami. Housed in Faena Hotel, you’ll find an oasis for the mind, body and spirit at Tierra Santa Healing House. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Historic Fun
If you’re a native Miamian, you’ve almost certainly been on a school field trip to The Barnacle in Coconut Grove for a day of fun, sun and learning. But visiting this local gem as an adult is quite a different experience. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Live Securely
The world is ever-changing…and not always for the better. Specialized Protection Services understands this and offers professional executive, personal, property, private event, place-of-worship protection and much more. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Elegantly Eclectic
Tiffany Dominguez takes creativity to a whole new level with her out-of-this-world, timeless jewelry line that puts the “magic” in Magic City. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Greener Outlook
Being a responsible resident of Planet Earth doesn’t have to mean driving an electric car or installing solar panels on your roof (although if you do, kudos). There are simple things you can do to leave a less dramatic carbon footprint. Here are a few tips to make your life greener. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
POWER EATS
Food, it’s necessary and we love it. Sometimes the best way to get someone to commit to meeting with you is if you offer up lunch or breakfast, of something in between. After all, who would pass up a free meal? — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Tech Support
Technology is our friend, but we all know that it can also be our foe. Here are some funny, embarrassing and probably all too familiar things that can go wrong with the stroke of a single key on a computer or phone near you. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Delicious Dadeland
Since 2014, Downtown Dadeland has been undergoing a renaissance. The lifestyle center is
now turning into a must-visit culinary destination with several new chef-driven and unique
concepts recently opened or coming soon. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Island Delight
Oceana is an exclusive oasis within the lavish hidden treasure that is Key Biscayne. Simply put, it offers the best of all worlds surrounded by the best of all worlds. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Clear Titles
What many people do not understand is what Title Insurance actually is or what a title insurance company actually does. Title Insurance companies, such as Kensington Vanguard, are actually insurance companies and like many others, our job is to do research on the buyers, sellers and property and issue a commitment and insurance policy. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Work-At-Home Wisdom
Forrester Research’s US Telecommunting Forecast predicts the number of Americans who head
into the office without leaving home will rise to 63 million this year. Which presents a unique
set of challenges that need to be addressed. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Classic…But Better!
We live in good times for car enthusiasts. Ford’s iconic Mustang is an epic example of how muscle cars of the ‘60s are back, but even better than they were way back when. — Text by Bill Lindsey












































