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The “L” Word
It’s time to unearth the most unique love affair you will ever experience in this life or the next — and finding the keys to a re-energized, happier heart is easier than you might think. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Essential Luxe
Stay bold this time of the season with these enticing & luxurious gems ready to make an impact wherever your social itinerary takes you. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Jewelry: Diamonds On The Key; 1.305.851.1460; DiamondsOnTheKey.com Location: BlindLight Studio
Enchanting Faith
Classic and modest silhouettes heightened with intricate embroideries, softness and structure combine for a story that recalls the romanticism of Renaissance times. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair: Blo Blow Dry Bar, Midtown Miami Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo Model: Carley Johnston for NEXT Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio
Strange Love
Dresses with poetry, body-con silhouettes, transparencies and bold lingerie combine to reveal the silence of passion and love. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Fashion Editor & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Weil Hair & Makeup: Regina Marie for Rocco Donna Agency Model: Nahara Backes from Wilhelmina Models Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta for BlindLight Studio Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Villa Woodbine in Coconut Grove; Villa-Woodbine.com
Vida Amorosa
There’s no hard science to prove it, but people generally agree that your palate changes every 7 years. That why your modern-self can’t imagine...
Let The Sunshine In!
This amazing two-level penthouse with 5 beds/6.5 baths and soaring 22-foot ceilings will make you feel like you’re living inside a palace in the sky. — Text by Yoshi Sans Photos courtesey of EWM Christie’s Realty Realtor: Giulietta Ulloa; 305.710.6620; [email protected]
Dream Men
We joined forces with Switchboard Of Miami’s Women’s Leadership Council to bring you some of South Florida’s most eligible bachelors. From CEOs and entrepreneurs to lawyers, bankers, realtors, national heroes and every profession in between, the one thing all these guys have in common is that they’re single and ready to mingle. — Interviews by Amy Crismond Photos by Polyana Honorato; PolyanaHonorato.com Want to meet these guys in person? Visit SinglesForSwitchboard.org to buy your tickets to bid on your favorite bachelor Feb. 20 @ Conrad Miami. Who knows? You might just find true love.
Bedroom Confidential
The bedroom is much more than just a place to lay our heads at night. Ideally, it’s a private space where we can truly express ourselves; an oasis to get away from it all…even if only for a while. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Innovative Ignitor
Amy Crismond leads Switchboard Of Miami’s efforts to greatness via community fundraising, donations and getting people involved in the organization’s mission. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Polyana Honorato
Open Invitation
Forget the e-vites and group texts, when it comes to personalizing invitations and stationery for a special occasion, no one does it better than Diana Serrano at Paperie Invitation Studio, where an RSVP is almost always guaranteed. — Text by Cristina Zuazua
Super Pets
They say animals have an extra sense and can sniff out danger in just about any environment, and the pet heroes you’re about to meet give new meaning to furry, feathered and fearless. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Chef Tables
EatWith reinvents the dinner party by connecting chef-hosts with dinner party guests to enjoy a culinary feast at their personal table, anywhere in the world. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Serious Sedan
Cadillac has once again re-written automotive history. If your lifestyle demands a sedan, but you crave owning a car with a top speed that could cause your adrenaline to pump faster than ever, here’s the answer: The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of Cadillac
Cultural Combo
Trumpet Virtuoso Arturo Sandoval is recognized as one of the best living performers in the genres of classical and jazz, while Glass Sculptor Dale Chihuly creates dramatically illuminated installations — this month, both will align for one magical evening. — Text by Rony Mo
Movie Night
These Valentine’s Day rom-com classics are proof that Hollywood knows how to produce a happy ending much better than any of us could hope to yield in real life. — Text by Cristina Zuazua
Girls United
The Girl Up campaign, created by the United Nations Foundation, mobilizes American girls to raise awareness and funds for adolescent girls in developing countries. Charles Schwab’s Sande Taylor found a few ways to leverage her time, talent & treasure to help their mission…and you can, too. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Multi-Layered Beauty
One of the newest modalities for skin rejuvenation is micro-needling, whereby fine needles are passed into the skin producing inflammation, which stimulates new collagen growth. The most advanced type of microneedling is the Infini machine. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Freedom Fighters
When singer Justin Taylor and one-man instrumental army Ryan Malina connected with Finnish producer Jaakko Manninen, they formed a musical militia hell-bent on conquering the creative soundspace. — Text by Rony Mo Photos courtesy of Jutty Ranx
Love Burn
Spending quality time together can do wonders for your relationship and your waistline. Here are some 30-min. activities to do that’ll have you burning more than just desire. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Love Contracts
When entering the most important partnership of their lives, couples are increasingly turning to agreements with lifestyle clauses that provide general guidelines for behavior in the marriage, with potential penalties for breaking the agreements. Here are some clauses worth discussing — even if you don’t require your partner to sign on the dotted line. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
The real deal 2015
A few of The Magic City’s top realtors share their insights on the state of the market and what selling homes means to them, with a couple of real estate trend predictions for the new year mixed in. — Text & Interviews by Sandy Lindsey. Photos by Ximena Etchart & Antonio Eli.
Domain Diva
Lori Anne Wardi of Neustar is helping run the critical infrastructure that makes the digital world function while creating a galaxy of highly sought-after digital real estate. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo Courtesy of .co Internet
Wellness Apps
Today’s phone apps help us oversee our finances, our home and work projects, and they even tell us when it’s time to take the mini-van in for scheduled service. Why not have them also assist with your personal well-being? Here are a few options. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Virtual Assist
Sometimes you need a special someone to hand off grueling, time-sucking tasks to so you can free up valuable time, be more productive, spend quality time with family, work on your fitness and earn a higher return on happiness. Here are a few great options to consider. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila
Wet Ride
Want a boat to explore Biscayne Bay and the surrounding waters or an open-top Jeep to cruise A1A? How about both? Yeah, it’s possible. — Text by Bill Lindsey
Hands of time
The claim that you can tell a person’s true age by taking a look at their hands is true. Fight the signs of time by indulging your mitts in a luxurious gulp of hydrating protection. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Fitness First
Andy Luaces of Core Fitness Miami shares his 10 years of experience training all kinds of people — from busy executives to pro athletes — to help us get the most out of our health and fitness efforts and habits. — Tips by Andy Luaces
It’s All Yours!
With so many new condominium developments nearing completion in town, it’s important to keep in mind that the turnover of these properties from the developer to the owners is perhaps the most critical phase for ensuring the association’s long-term financial well-being. — Tips by Helio De La Torre
