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Biz MVP
Check out these tried but not trite tips on how to be successful at dealing with others within a business setting, and sticking to your goal path. Please and thank-you’s are indeed important, but if you bring into play understanding human dynamics — prepare to amaze! — Text by Francesca Cruz
Cosmic Connect
Most of us know our birth sign and the personality characteristics attributed to it. But what if the exact placement of the planets at the moment of your birth could affect your life much more than your zodiac sign? — Text by Ros Prado
Friction Advantage
The Lynx Board takes your workout to a whole new level in a simple, straightforward manner using friction training, a multi-functional bodyweight fitness concept that gives impressive results. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Sweet Life
When it’s time to splurge on a little sugar, take your tastebuds on a sweet journey with these delicious desserts that will usher in a new adventure with every bite. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Porsche Roadshow
What’s the best way to know which Porsche is the right one for you? Well, you can drive half a dozen the way they were intended to be driven — on a racetrack. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Team Tree house
Are you in the neighborhood for good vibrations on par with the famed Beach Boys ‘60s pop tune? The Bodhi Tree House is a totally groovy holistic health community center, café and retail store catering to folks ready to find their inner joy. — Text Francesca Cruz
No-Stress Choices
The InterContinental Miami’s mySpa is the antidote to seasonal stresses, work-related anxieties and all your other stressors, and they’ve made things even easier with a new flexible month-to-month plan. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Nice Ice
Winter in Miami just got “real” and a whole lot cooler with the only ice skating rink in Downtown on the bay at the InterContinental Miami aptly coined “Miami On Ice” — and it’s something you shouldn’t miss. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Hangover Evolution
Things get better with age...or so they say. However, some things just become blatantly uncomfortable and painful the older we get — hangovers being one of them. Whether you’re partying at a fraternity house, attending a work dinner or visiting family for Christmas Eve, one thing’s certain: alcohol and hangovers will be on the menu. Here’s what a hangover looks like at different life stages. — Text by Ros Prado
Deep Breaths
With life keeping us all on warp speed and the ongoing perpetual stimulation of technology, we need to slow down and learn to use all that is at our disposal to find our inner peace, balance and calm. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Cloud Experts
The Cloud is an amazing business asset, but it also takes you away from your day job to set up and manage. — Text by Sandy Lindsey & Stacy Wynn
Tailored Approach
More than fabrics and stitches, a custom-fitted suit from Añel Sartoria pieces together the wearer’s personality and showcases a range of emotions for every creation. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of Añel Sartoria
Money, Honey!
You’ve found the one. The person who makes all your dreams comes true and you’re ready to share your world with them. SLOW DOWN! Sharing is great, but financial freedom is better. Here are the top reasons to keep bank accounts separate. — Text by Ros Prado
Inspired Home
Whether you’re looking for a professional to help you create the perfect space, searching for a design showroom where you can find ideal pieces, or just want someone to help you navigate the options, there’s plenty of resources available to help you create the home of your dreams — one room at a time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Deeper Meaning
Have you ever had one of your drawings analyzed to help unlock your subconsious and get a glimpse into your true personality and potential? Back at the beginning of my career, I met a guy who does exactly that for a living. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
Seaworthy Sauna
Part art, part boat, the $20,000 wood-burning stove-heated sauna can be docked behind a waterfront home or driven by an electronic trolling motor as a buoyant oasis of relaxation after a long day at the office or to take friends out to enjoy the sights of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Intoxicating Sensations
Artfully crafted cocktails are transformed into flavorful masterpieces for the senses — that’s what you can expect every day at Piripi. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart
Tasty Twists
Look around: Cuban food is all around us. Many of us grew up on the stuff, some of us have just discovered it. Whether you have a favorite dish or just order on-the-fly at your nearest Cuban restaurant, adding your own pizzazz can make all the difference. — Text by Anja Maltav
Big Sippin’
At the end of a long day, nothing takes the pressure off better than a drink. But not all drinks are created equal. Next time happy hour is right around the corner, set your poison of choice aside and opt for a more creatively crafted cocktail. — Text by Anja Maltav
Creatively China
Join me on an unforgettable journey through the fascinating Far East as I witness China’s rapid growth first-hand via art and fashion, starting in the umbilicus hotbed that is Hong Kong, followed by a quick trek through burgeoning Beijing before a final peregrination to Chengdu. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Lavish Illumination
Lighting is one of the most important elements of good design. It sets the mood, enhances ambience and showcases luxury design. The right light can be an accent piece or even the centerpiece of a room. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Respective Brands
Surreal Living
When paradise beckons for you to call it home, nothing compares to this superbly luxurious Oceana Key Biscayne penthouse within a low-density building in a discreet, breathtaking environment. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Images courtesy of Oceana Key Biscayne More info: Oceana Sales; 1395 Brickell Ave., Ste. 950; 786.414.2900; OceanaKeyBiscayne.com
Superior Sounds
While UR Music works with many multinational record companies such as Universal and Sony, they also cater to independent and emerging artists who are beginning their careers and are in need of quality recording productions. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart
Rising High
CMC Group continues to shape the Miami skyline with its latest project, Brickell Flatiron, a landmark 64-story luxury condominium in Brickell. With construction set to begin in late 2015, Brickell Flatiron is on track to become the tallest all-residential building south of the New York market when it delivers in 2018. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of CMC Group
The Artist is Present
The reality and fiction from Ziggy Stardust as a music character meets the style needs of today’s glam rock women. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Elena Santamatilde @ Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla
Deliverance Mind
Freedom, mind and soul combine to yield a stylistic, expressive message for the ages. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Madison Tabeek @ Next Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla
Intricate Encounters
Clothes with texture, structure and graphics meet The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse for a fashion journey like none other. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Hair: Cassy @ Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Make-up: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Briley Hale @ Elite Models Photography Assistant: Ricardo Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location: The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse; 591 NW 27th St., Wynwood
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? — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila; Photo by Ximena Etchart
Space Makers
Meet a few professionals who are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning ideas that are sure to turn any space in your home into a functional showpiece that will make you the envy of the entire neighborhood. — Profile photos by Ximena Etchart Project photos courtesy of designers
