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Party Pointers
What screams party more than a freshly cracked bottle of bubbly? Figuring that an expert in Prosecco would also be a celebration savant, we had J. Eugenio Cavallin Attias of Foss Marai give us some pointers on flawless festivities. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Syrian Snapshots
It behooves us to glimpse the lives of those who have endured great tragedy. Gary Nader, acclaimed Art Director & Gallerist, brings Miami a learning moment in The Crossing Point. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Hail To The Halo
The aura was referred to by the Greeks as Psicosoma: the soul of the body. It’s an energy field that surrounds every human being. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Fabulous Mood
For almost 200 years, Cristofle has been creating beautiful yet practical fine silverware. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Finding Inspiration
A few years ago, I found the very first work of art I ever created. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
The Millionaire’s App
The VIP Black App takes window-shopping to a whole new level. For a mere $999.99, the world’s first premium lifestyle app allows users to check out an extensive catalog of luxury splurges just begging to be purchased.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Getting Crafty
Drop by The Commonwealth and feel like a local as you quench your thirst with an array of whiskeys, hard-to-find craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails served up by flavor artist Bradley Gorman and his crew of cocktail hawkers. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Edward Leal
Garnish Art
In the tradition of Art Basel, here’s a miniature manual to make sure your drinks
look as good as they taste — no matter what the occasion. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Plating Prowess
It’s important for all 5 senses to be stimulated while enjoying a fine meal. Below are some simple tips for taking in your cuisine with your eyeballs first before your mouth even has a chance to water. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Colorfully Delicious
Show off your creative side with this multi-tone spiked tropical smoothie that’s as healthy (and buzz-inducing) as it is delicious. — Drink by Anja Maltav
Uncle Claude
Everyone’s tired of defining art — it’s become the exhausted trademark question of the overly contrary. Dive into an exploration of how one writer found art a little closer to home than he expected. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Universal Creativity
With The Other Dimension, Cuban-born Miami Artist Antuan Rodriquez addresses the ongoing human quest for universal communication through forms, symbols and codes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Johnny Arráiz
Take It All In
The best-priced residence in the most desirable “01” corner of Oceana Key Biscayne features breathtaking views of the ocean, bay, sunset and city as well as carefully curated attention to every last detail inside and out, including resort-style amenities you can’t live without. — Realtor: Monica Defortuna; 305.632.2344; [email protected] Photos courtesy of Fortune International Real Estate
See The Light
The story of a business is more than a dreary accounting of facts and figures — it’s also the story of the places in which they thrive. Witness the history of Miami through the lens of Farrey’s Lighting + Bath. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Curated Chaos
Expressive, eccentric and unmistakably Miami, Art Week is once more upon us. We’ve collected all the need-to-knows necessary to navigate these sometimes imposing but always engaging series of fairs and festivals like a pro. — Text by Ryan Jarrell & Anja Maltav photos courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach
Timeless Dossier
Portraying some of the season’s richly elaborated pieces through decadent glamour. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Denya @ Next Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Special thanks: The Artist Lounge
Mixed Media
Graphic, three-dimensionality and texture combine to seize the perfect juxtaposition between fine art and clothing design. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Kate Martin @ Wilhelmina Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Location: Gary Nader Fine Art; 62 NE 27th St., Wynwood.
Feminine Philosophy
For times when the exhilaration of life wants more, the best response is to attain living with alluring style. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo Hair: Janine Reyas @ Warren Tricomi Studio, 4041 Collins Ave. Models: Olga Bocharova & Gabby Capp Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location: The Villa Casa Casuarina, 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Sun, Surf & Society
With a lyrical list of amenities and elegant, arresting architecture, Hyde Beach House promises to be one of the premier coastal condominium complexes in South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Hyde Beach House
Interior Influx
These interior design pros are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning insight and expert attention to every last detail. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Johnny Arraiz Project photos courtesy of respective designers
Harmonious Surrounds
You don’t have to have a degree in interior design to have an eye for putting spaces together. You also don’t have to be in the market to sell your house in order to have it “staged”— because at the end of the day, your house should be a personal reflection of you. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Craft On!
Pops of flamingo pink, blue ocean hues and crisp whites set the backdrop for TV personality and DIY “Queen Of Craft” Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s trés chic blog Damask Love, where craft is always in session. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Bio Photo by Andrew Kemp-Gerstel
Watch Out
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, holiday shopping is right around the corner. Luckily, the new and improved Apple Watch doesn’t care if you’ve been good or bad. Don’t be surprised if you get one with your name on it before year’s end. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
Hi-End High-Rises
ISG World, a truly global conglomerate specializing in the sale of luxury high-rise condominiums, celebrates 25 years of entrepreneurial success in the city of its inception. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Simian Showcase
The animal meets the aesthetic in this year’s Endangered: Art For Apes, a mixed-media exhibition that celebrates all that remains wild in our world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell
Decades Of Savings
Not sure where to start when it comes to stashing away a sizeable savings account for retirement or other more immediate investments? It’s not as hard as you think. Every penny counts, and even $1 saved per day can add up to big returns. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick
