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Events, LIFESTYLE

The Delano Horror Night

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Long, slender model bodies invaded The Delano Beach club last Thursday with one thing on their mind – Halloween hospitality! Mega Models made sure to stock the Delano premises with the hottest faces – male and female – to grace the runway in their finest Halloween getups for the highest quality of entertainment. The renowned model agency made sure to whip out all the bells and whistles that night with a snazzy bar, filled with all of our favorite alcoholic confections, a fire dancer and the noise makers of the night – Denian Costa and Wiggy – as the guest DJs. By Nycole Sariol

Culinary

Martini Culture: Nostalgia Reigns

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By Nycole Sariol Through the iconic doors of one of the most recognized hotels, securing the warm sand that powders the beaches of the infamous shores of South Beach and nestled on the corner of 18th St. and Collins, lies a hidden gem that allures comfort cravers with one swish of your favorite cognac and has been preserving that tradition for over 70 years. Although The Martini Bar in the Raleigh Hotel likes to keep an old-school approach to its warm setting and nostalgic décor, it also takes a modern curve by indulging its guests and local beach residents to a night filled with good company, savory alcoholic concoctions and top-notch customer satisfaction. Every Tuesday The Martini bar tingles our taste buds by providing the best beverages that only the science of mixology can guarantee us with Martini Culture, where the top mixologists of SoBe grace us with their necessary presence and show off two of their favorite signature drinks. Last month, David Ortiz, spirit specialist of Stacole Wines took the stage (or the bar) and didn’t fall short of perfection, sharing with us the night’s favorite – Harvest Moon – a blend of Half Moon Gin, Shrub & co., tart apple shrub, Bittermen’s Hiver Amer Liqueur, lemon juice and topped with powdered cinnamon, making us believe that Christmas had, indeed, come early to SoBe.

Beauty, Makeup & Hair

The Illamasqua Haunting

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Whether we like it or not, the eve of Halloween is upon us. Ghost and ghouls will soon emerge from lawyer’s offices and photography studios where they lurk during the day, and terrorize the streets in their most capable yet outlandish disguises, leaving their day job behind for the night. In order to prep for such a wicked, confection-craze fright-fest, they flood into the Illamasqua counter at Bloomingdales in the Aventura Mall by the numbers. Illamasqua is a UK based make-up brand that has spread like an epidemic from the English Channel all the way to American shores, landing in homeland soil and bringing colorful individuality to cities like New York, New Jersey, Chicago and most recently, Miami. Every first Saturday of each month, the “movement” of a brand educates eager, make-up buffs on the ins and outs of proper application along with the use of each product (like their cruelty-free, synthetic brushes) by holding first-hand tutorials of tricks and tips to refine your once amateur beauty skills to expertise levels. In this week’s Beauty School Drop In class, the Illamasqua “creatives” schooled the “pupils” on how to make heads do a 360-degree turn while howling at the full moon light, or maybe just enjoying a signature Eyeball Martini at your best friend’s Monster Mania soiree, either way, Illamasqua has the “faces” that you need to be wearing on October’s most celebrated day of the dead. Little Lolita – Good for guises like geishas or flappers. Poison Ivy’s Evil Twin – Try this look for a playful peacock or a seductive serpent. The Queen of Darkness – Although this look could go with just about anything, we recommend pairing it with a racy cat suit or a Wicked Witch from the Southeast number.

Fashion, Shows & Events

Fight For a Cause: Fashion and Bloomingdale’s Join Forces

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By Nycole Sariol Fashionistas are always drawn to the style power and lure that Bloomingdale’s has to offer. However, this past Thursday, its almighty force field trapped us in for a different reason – Breast Cancer. Bloggers, photographers and prominent figures within the Miami fashion scene congregated on the second floor of the colossal Bloomingdale’s Aventura to have some fun during Breast Cancer Awareness Month by staring it straight in the eye with a Peace Love World runway show that featured 30 of Miami’s most recognized bloggers alongside the indefinite inhabitance of some leggy models to help get the job done. The event was hosted by Miami’s very own fashion poet, Annie Vasquez, who recently lost her grandmother to breast cancer last year. Guest stars polished the night off such as Glamour illustrator and author of the autobiographical graphic novel Cancer Vixen, Marisa Acocella Marchetto, and Bob Carey of the Pink Tutu Project.

Culinary

The Seafood Diet

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By Nycole Sariol It’s officially Stone Crab Season and South Beach kicked off this momentous inauguration of the sea with the 1st Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival! Flip flops rummaged through the baby powder-like sand as people raced from line to line, devouring the likes of the finest cooked crustaceans and prized catch of the day. Amongst the selected 10 restaurants to participate in such an oceanic jubilation were local heavy-hitters Café Avanti, City Hall The Restaurant and Red The Steakhouse, to name a few. Each restaurant that partook in this SoBe seafood shuffle carefully selected their favorite under-the-sea chart-toppers, some taking shape as stone crab claws and mahi-mahi sliders. Live entertainment commanded presence in the sea salt ridden air as guests munched on their soft-shell delights and sipped their chilled Sauvignon Blancs, watching their kiddies vault themselves back and forth in the bounce houses that resided within The Kid Zone.

Culture, Entertainment

America’s Got Talent comes to Miami

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  Do you have what it takes to win $1 million dollars and be named the most talented act in America? America’s Got Talent is the only talent competition show open to any age and any talent, and has been recognized as a “shocking, modern-day variety show”. The auditions are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for performers across the country to showcase their talent in 90 seconds to the series’ producers, in the hopes of being able to take the stage in front of the “AGT” judges. Every type of performer is welcome: Last season’s competitors included musicians, dancers, magicians, contortionists, comedians, singers, jugglers, animal acts, and everything in between. Miami auditions will be held on  Oct 26th & 27th – Miami Beach Convention Center! For more information and pre-registration instructions, please visit: http://www.americasgottalentauditions.com/

Arts, Culture

Gallery Nights SLS Style

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By Nycole Sariol Every Wednesday, a colorful audience flocks to the sushi-hall of fame, Katsuya at the SLS Miami Beach, to witness the long-awaited makings of local artists in the South Florida community, otherwise known as Gallery Nights. This week, the likes of the oh-so talented Claudio Picasso showed us a thing or two about long brush-strokes mixed with smoky undertones to create a monochromatic concept. “I tend to find that old monochromatic photos translate well when I’m actually going to do something in one tone and, also, it gives it an interesting classical feel,” the young artist speaks of his recent collection. One-tone wonders weren’t the only piece of art that was floating around the Dragon Lounge that night. The “Saki Sangria”, a translucent drink of choice at Katsuya, turned evening hand accessory, a refresher made to stimulate mind and body while pondering the omnipresent art that filled the room, made with flavored Bacardi, white cranberry juice and saki, infused with yuzu and basic syrup, topped off with some cubed Fiji Apples and oranges. To close off the night, Deborah Gutierrez, Katsuya’s general manager, presented the unveiling of the Saki bottle for the week; in which the artist for that week dedicates a custom-made Saki bottle to his or her special guest for the evening, in this case, going to Sunita Bhagwan of Hot Listings Miami and her husband, Brandon.

Health & Fitness

Fairytale Come to Life

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By Nycole Sariol Driving up to the grandiose hotel may seem like a stroll down Cinderella Lane, but where the real enchantment remains, is hidden within the walls of the 7th level, past its corridors and into its spa of the classically historic Biltmore Hotel. Built in 1926, this colossal host to world-class travelers and locals alike has seemed to be one of the last reminisce of nostalgia that Miami so desperately pines. Its romantic décor and whimsical ambiance draws the attention to hundreds of weddings a year. The perfect glam squad is made ready to make sure the bride-to-be and her “maids” are accommodated, equipped with the best of the best makeup artists, brow specialist and massage therapist to ensure ultimate tranquility in the lap of luxury before the big day. The timeless quality of setting aside the pressures of day-to-day life and replacing it with restoration and replenishment for your mind, body and soul make coming to the Biltmore Spa not just a trip to your average destination spa, but an “experience” …The Biltmore experience. After already accumulating an impressive list of de-stressing and pampering-induced delicacies whose main focus is to revive the epicenter of the body’s wellness by stimulating its vessel and awakening its awareness, mentally as much as physically, this ultimate retreat of serenity will be revamping it’s menu with acquisitions that not only take into account the art of ancient traditions such as ayurvedic practices, but the latest in cutting-edge technology, as well. “In our new menu that’s coming out November 1st, we’re going to be offering an Avianga massage, which is an ayurvedic style message. It’s all long, flowing, stroke-type movements and it’s about calming the nervous system and really opening up the meridian points, or the marma points, on the body, achieving the right flow of energy,” says Charlotte Prescott, Director of Spa and Fitness for the Biltmore Hotel. “One of the other new additions that we are bringing in is a skin-care line called Circ-Cell. That, combined with a transdermal device, really provides an exceptional facial experience. The service is called micro channeling, where we create bit of a ‘wound healing’ affect in the skin, penetrating the products and the deeper dermal levels of the skin. The results are phenomenal!” she confesses. Prescott goes on to rave that this new, innovative service’s popularity amongst the locals will dominate due to absolutely no down time of recovery. State-of-the-art techniques aren’t the only detail that’s selling us this season at the Biltmore! Each month, the spa offers a line-up of exclusive promotions to match the reputation of its exclusive clientele! This month, its a la cart specials are comprised of a “Wow Brow” service, giving your quintessential tweeze sesh a run for its money! “We’re taking it to another level with the launch of our ‘Wow Brow’ service, where we do a micro current mini-lift with New Face which is known for the 5-minute face lift. It really opens up your eyes and shows how you can change the shape of your brow with a simple 2-minute treatment that is regularly $15, but is launching this month for only $10!” she goes on to say.

Fashion, Fashion 101

The Grand Opening of H&M in Pembroke Pines

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By Nycole Sariol Men, women and children alike anxiously awaited in a legendary single-filed line that wrapped around the insides of the Pembroke Lakes Mall for the Grand Opening of Broward County’s first H&M store! The fashion sanctuary welcomed hundreds of future customers at noon yesterday as the store’s employees cheerfully greeted them by forming two lines creating an aisle to really make their guest feel special while they made their way towards the countless racks of clothes, shoes and accessories. The Swedish company is best known for their affordable prices and “ahead-of-the-game” trends, so it’s no wonder why citizens of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties joined forces as early as 5 O’clock in the morning, competing to be the first 100 people to snag an “Access to Fashion Pass”, giving them the chance to win up to $300 to do some major retail damage in the new location!

Culture, Music

Zen The Band Joins Forces with MTV & Rock Kulture

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Photographed by Pierce Marratto MSM goes one on one with Juliette Cam, lead singer for Zen The Band MSM: Tell us a little about the history of your band. How did you get started? JC: We are actually very lucky as a band because we kind of just fell into place. My brother, Daniel (guitar) and I moved with our family to Biscayne Park in 1998. We then met the family of brothers Addison (drums) and Alex Smith (guitar) and also the family of Robert Bare (bass). We all grew up together and in 2005 is when Alex approached the rest of the guys about playing in a band. They agreed and that’s when Alex asked me to sing. Alex wrote the first song we that recorded and played called “fairytales” and that is how we got started practicing. MSM: Who are some of your music influences? JC: Some of our influences would be Radiohead, Chilli Peppers, Coldplay, Blind Melon, The Cranberrys, No Doubt, Metric, Pink Floyd, there are just so many influences that have inspired us to create our own sound. MSM: Do you plan to perform a mix of originals and covers for  the MTV and ROCK KULTURE event? Can you tell us a little more about this event? JC: For the Rock Kulture show, we plan to only play our originals. The MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Rock Kulture brought ZEN together with 7 other bands and 2 DJs to raise awareness and funds for HIV & AIDS prevention. The event takes place on Saturday September 21st in South Beach. It is an honor for us because it is also a ZEN reuninion show. We took a two year break as a band because we all had our own things going on, but thanks to this show ZEN is back in action. MSM: Does the band have any pre-performance rituals? What do you do to get ready for a big show? JC: Before most of our shows we get together in the garage at the Smiths house warm up, and go through the set. We also do a lot of goofing around to lighten the mood as it’s important to remember it’s for the enjoyment of the music and the amazing satisfaction we all get from playing. Once on stage we usually also huddle and say a little prayer to the universe to keep us tight. MSM: Describe the recording process.  JC: Our recording process has been different for our two cds. The first cd, was recorded at Dungeon studios where all five of us stayed all day for a couple weeks listening to each other record our parts. In order to get the right timing and sound we had to play all together so its a lot of repetition. Once the instrumentals are recorded I then lay my tracks last. The second cd, “By my Side”, we recorded in our own studio in the Garage. We had to work a lot harder to set up, edit, produce, ect. It was fun to record in the comfort of our own band “home” as we didn’t have a time frame and the pressures of studio expenses. MSM: Who had the final say on the group name? How do you feel the name coincides with your music style and overall performance style? JC: Alex originally had the idea for the name ZEN when he asked us to play together. As far as our sound goes we all write our own parts as we go, so it really is a blend of all our own artistic expression. In a way, our ‘ZEN’ is the ability to bring together 5 minds and create a union through music. The feeling of satisfaction the music gives us is something that comes from within all of us. Our ZEN look is pretty laid back, hippy, nothing too flashy or in your face, no shoes – Haha. The guys all had long hair at one point but I think it has shortened as we have grown up a bit. I wouldn’t say our music is something you would meditate to, its more like easy listening, a chill sound with a little bit of rocking out. MSM: What are some of the biggest gigs you’ve played so far? JC: We have played at so many venues in Miami but one our favorite places to play would be Churchills. We have played there the most and it feels like home. We also enjoyed playing at different colleges like Miami Dade, Broward College, New College in Sarasota, and Nova Southeastern. I’d have to say this show with MTV has to be the biggest so far, we are stoked to be part of the production team and cause. I feel like we have also matured as a band and are better musicians at this point so it will be our best show yet. MSM: Tell us your favorite things about Miami! JC: Our favorite things in Miami… hmm lets see, well of course there’s the beaches!! The diversity and blend of so many cultures makes it so awesome. Being open to different people and exposed to different lifestyles broadens the perspective. The art scene is another aspect of Miami we love as we are all artistic in the band and have much appreciation for it. Get your tickets Now to Rock Kulture! Saturday September 21st 2013 www.rockkulture.com

Culinary

Too Busy to Eat? Kabuto Has You Covered!

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By Carissa Davis Photography: Paul Clarke/London, Rick McCurry/NYC Having trouble finding the time to enjoy your entire lunch break? Research shows that only one in five people actually take their full one hour lunch. The fashion and food industries have responded to this with the unveiling of the ultimate fashion accessory, a bag that makes your lunch for you while you’re on the go! Research shows that only one in five people actually take their full one hour lunch break. Instant noodle makers, Kabuto Noodles has created the first ever handbag that contains a special insulated compartment for a pot, allowing the bag owner to eat lunch on the go and always do it in style. Most recently, the bag has made appearances this month at both New York and London fashion weeks. Kabuto wanted to give professionals who have little time to purchase or prepare lunch, a chance to experience exceptional dining regardless of their location or amount of free time. The instructions are simple; Just add water, pop on the lid and go! Kabuto Noodles CEO and founder, Crispin Busk said his product is perfect for professionals who are serious about both their work and style, “Kabuto Noodles are the perfect snack for those with a busy lifestyle so we wanted to create something stylish and practical for people to carry with them everywhere they go. Who wouldn’t want to eat noodles from their handbag?!” The handbag also has very practical functions. It contains two compartments for everyday items including but not limited to sunglasses, keys, loose change and your wallet. The bag also comes with a set of chopsticks totally convenient for your on-the-go activities. Designer of the Kabuto bag, Lara Lindsay discussed her pride in the bag’s stylish yet convenient style, “It was important for us to create the ultimate accessory that not only tastes good but looks good too. Having put a lot of effort into the design of the bag we’re extremely pleased with the slick results, a bag with a functional interior and chic, stylish exterior. We’re hoping for the Kabuto bag to be a real talking point this season, with it’s contemporary design combining italian leather and canvas, it’s set to be a hit with fashionistas at this years London Fashion Week.” The Kabuto bag’s appearances at New York and London fashion weeks have definitely created a serious buzz in the fashion world. Will you be trying this look?

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