Issue – July/August 2013
Emotional Fitness
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.
Aesthetically Pleasing
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.
SHAPE SHIFTERS
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.
Beauty Makers
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.
The Fit Chronicles
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.
One Diet For All?
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.
KNOW SWEAT
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.
Power Chugs
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.
SULTRY FIT
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.
Soulful Sounds
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.
Get Informed
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.
Green Gem
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.
Case Protect
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.
Without Numbers
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.
Sweet Music
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.
Flower Power
Want to give potentially dangerous synthetic chemicals the pass when choosing fragranced products? You’ll love Lotus Wei’s elegant and natural flower essences.
Creative Inspiration
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.
Inheritance Thoughts
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.
Daring Silhouette
When it comes to outdoor décor, not all umbrellas are created equal. Just take a peek at the iconic Manta Parasol from Tuuci.
Mermaid Munchies
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…
City Impact
The Centro development promises to bring a new level of elegance to downtown living just in time for the area’s evolution boom.
Ocean Jaunt
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.
Haute Sun
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.
Professional Allure
Ramy Brook’s Fall 2013 Collection combines work-ready styles with a fashion-forward philosophy and some serious sex appeal.
Fit Lit
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.
Fast Science
The Tesla Model S takes the concept of an all-electric performance car out of sci-fi fantasy and onto the street.
Lasting Solution
Why keep buying and throwing away plastic wrap when there’s a more permanent option for keeping things fresh?
Soul Breaks
I recently started a new hobby: Taking soul breaks. There’s really not much to it. I just disconnect completely for an hour or so each day to sit and clear my mind.
Ultimate Soundscape
Music is the soundtrack to life, the time-tested way to alter or enhance every mood.
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Beautiful Beverages
Let’s face it, most single men go to bars in the hope of meeting one of the many stunning fashion models strutting around town. At Blue Martini, that’s guaranteed in the form of bartender/model/fashion designer Stephanie Rotuna.
WHERE PALM TREES REIGN
The Palm Beaches have long been a place where the sophistication of yesteryear and the intrigue of modern luxuries collide in harmonious delight all year round.
SPLASHY TOYS
Despite technology (or maybe because of it) we seem to put in longer hours at the office and at home than ever before. The following luxury toys will help you get the most out of increasingly precious leisure time.
Gem Genius
How do you stand out in a field of glittering diamonds? In the case of Freddy’s: The Certified Diamond Store, being known as the place “Where South Florida Gets Engaged” is just the start. The rest has to do with cut, clarity, color, carats and confidence.
Prime Pampering
Waxmee Salon & Spa is a one-stop shop where affordability does not affect quality for clients who demand the best but can still be impressed by finding it at reasonable prices.
Fierce Tranquility
When it comes to showing off all the assets you’ve worked so hard to achieve this season, remember that your wardrobe is as important as the skin you’re in.
Top Development
AXA Developers & Strategic Properties Group hosted an exclusive launch party to officially unveil Le Parc at Brickell, expected to be completed in Late 2014.
Iconic Honor
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.
Exceptional Art
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.
Prime Investment
Rilea Group recently unveiled The Bond @ 1080 Brickell, a new 323-unit luxury tower located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell Financial District.