Issue - July/August 2013

AXA Developers & Strategic Properties Group hosted an exclusive launch party to officially unveil Le Parc at Brickell, expected to be completed in Late 2014.

Baltus Collection announced that the winner of this year’s Icon Awards is interior design firm Britto Charette for their outstanding contributions to the interior design community in South Florida.

Keeping with its spirit of unity and exposition, Biscayne Art House’s latest featured artists seamlessly meld a great variety of artwork and creativity for patrons to enjoy.

Rilea Group recently unveiled The Bond @ 1080 Brickell, a new 323-unit luxury tower located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell Financial District.

Douglas Elliman’s Leadership Retreat kicked off at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne and featured managers and top-producing agents touring exclusive properties throughout South Florida.

Echo Aventura hosted a roundtable to discuss South Florida’s real estate market and what developers have planned.

Juliana Rojas presented her new Gabbita Swim Collection at 500 Brickell along with special guest Sol Filippi Jewelry, winner of MFW 2013 Excellence & Accessories Award.

The 3rd Annual South Florida R.E.A.L Awards highlighted Real Estate Achievers & Leaders who have achieved success in the field while also being leaders in the community.

Terra Group celebrated the groundbreaking of Grove At Grand Bay with a ceremony and private reception to mark construction of the project, heralded as the most significant residential development in Coconut Grove in over a decade.

Brickell Magazine’s Top 20 Professionals Under 40 celebrated at Four Seasons Miami with drinks, loaded goodie bags and plenty of networking opportunities.

The Related Group celebrated the groundbreaking of BeachWalk in Hallandale Beach, a new luxury condominium that is already over 80% reserved.

Women and doctors gathered for a session of straight talk about health including disease prevention, fertility, anti-aging and sexual desire.

WaxMee Salon & Spa recently hosted a glamorous celebration in honor of their clients filled with drinks, food, music, fun and lots of giveaways.

This year’s Brickell Summer Network Crawl was a huge success for all involved with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Make-A-Wish.

Are you physically fit and attractive but unhappy? Has it occurred to you that you might be emotionally overweight or mentally lethargic? Everything in the realm of aesthetics has a shelf life, but an individual’s willpower and healthy mindset transcend. Learn how to get into your best emotional shape now.

From hair to nails to makeup and everything in between, these salon and spa professionals are sure to make you look your best all year round.

If you’re looking to take your physical fitness to the next level, these South Florida wellness experts will help you achieve the best version of yourself possible — as long as you’re willing to put in the time and effort it takes to yield greatness.

Next time you look in the mirror, you might want to keep these professionals of perfection in mind. Their skills, expertise and reputation will help you achieve just about anything you want to improve upon inside and out.

Fitness, it’s an obsession for most of us. We’re beset by the notion of getting tighter, thinner, hotter and stronger. But what is it like from a fitness professional’s perspective? Learn the concerns, pet peeves, quandaries, annoyances and what really gets under the skin of trainers and instructors so you can avoid them next time you get your sweat on.

The Flexitarian Diet promises to help you drop pounds, live healthier and potentially add years to your life, all the while making your fridge — and tastebuds — happy.

We’ve gathered some essential gym and fitness equipment you don’t need a membership for —that’s because you can bring each one of these home to ensure you’re workouts are as private as your weight.

Discover some cocktails and libations that give an energy boost, cut down on hangovers, and offer much more besides great taste and an unforgettable experience.

In the Upper Eastside of Miami — in an area known as the MiMo District — you’ll find one very out-of-the-ordinary gym owned and run by a couple of sassy and enterprising ladies.

With an achy chocolate-dipped fervent voice and the long, dark hair required to be a bonafide Roots-Rock troubadour, Brendan O’Hara and The O’Heallyeahs, have been singing up a storm for years.

This might come as a shock, but 7 million people are undiagnosed for Diabetes in the U.S. and the disease kills more Americans every year than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Here are a few things you should know from the American Diabetes Association.

Before it was fashionable to go green and the omnipotent stores that cater to the über healthy and the deities of granola and wheatgrass were erected, there was Pinecrest Wayside Market with fresh local fruit, sweet homemade pies and one very famous award-winning strawberry shake.

Now you have the ability to transform your iPhone into a waterproof, shockproof POV camera with wide-angle lens — perfect for action sports aficionados and adventure seekers.

Who needs digits when you’ve got such eye-catching design? These timepieces demonstrate how chic a watch can look when traditional numbered faces are left off the dial.

It can’t all be hard work and no play, and when you are ready to play — melodically, that is. Now there’s a place in Wynwood where performers can perform, and the natives can enjoy the best local acts.

Want to give potentially dangerous synthetic chemicals the pass when choosing fragranced products? You’ll love Lotus Wei’s elegant and natural flower essences.

Getting in touch with your own creative instincts is a healthy and healing exercise for both body and mind. If you’re at a loss for how to get started, try out one of these arts classes and get inspired.

A gradual transfer of wealth is occurring among Americans: Baby boomers are starting to receive an estimated $8.4 trillion in inheritances from older generations, according to a paper published by The Center For Retirement Research at Boston College.

When it comes to outdoor décor, not all umbrellas are created equal. Just take a peek at the iconic Manta Parasol from Tuuci.

Florida prides itself on having some of the freshest seafood in the world. Its star attraction — the gem of the sea — is the oyster. It’s the crustacean most people clamor for due in part to its reputation as an aphrodisiac, but there are more ways than one to enjoy Neptune’s delicacy, let us count the ways…

The Centro development promises to bring a new level of elegance to downtown living just in time for the area’s evolution boom.

They’re calling it “The Bachelor Yacht” — the new Pershing 74’, a stellar release from Ferretti Group that combines an exciting ride with a luxurious on-board living experience.

Protect yourself from harmful sunrays whenever you’re enjoying the great outdoors with La Mer’s first in-sun collection, one of the most anticipated offerings from the venerable brand.

Ramy Brook’s Fall 2013 Collection combines work-ready styles with a fashion-forward philosophy and some serious sex appeal.

Looking to shed a few pounds? One of the smartest ways to start is with a few hours on the couch — as long as you’re spending them studying up with one of these food-savvy books.

The Tesla Model S takes the concept of an all-electric performance car out of sci-fi fantasy and onto the street.