Here’s a behind the scenes look of Lilly Ghalichi getting ready for our March/April cover shoot! Hair by Francisco Pinto Video by Manuel Valenzuela, Jr. Makeup by Rokael Lizama Photography by Damir K
By Katie Jackson On Saturday March 14th, FPL presented the 33rd Annual American Red Cross Ball, held at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne. The elegant fundraising event, focused on building awareness and raising funds to help South Florida prevent and prepare for disaster, was sold out months in advance. More than 500 South Florida social and corporate communities were in attendance. The 2015 Red Cross Ball Chairs, Marile and Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq., named this year’s theme “In Giving, We Receive.” Attendees, including Miami-Dade County District 13 Commissioner Esteban Bovo, City of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado, and numerous influential philanthropists, enjoyed a beautiful evening produced by WOW Factor Marketing featuring a monochromatic red theme. Guests were also treated to a reception and silent auction, courtesy of the Bacardi lounge. For more information about the 33rd Annual American Red Cross Ball or the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org.
By Gisel Habibnejad Aventura Mall’s Nordstrom celebrated spring the best way possible with The Nordstrom Spring Beauty Trend Show. They invited Miamians and local beauty lovers to experience their products like never before with exclusive access to presentations featuring highly knowledgeable brand and beauty experts accompanied with demonstrations of the quality of their products. Learning the history behind all these brands and unique products allows customers to get a first hand look at their details in a special and exciting way. The beauty trends discussed for spring ranged from eye shadow colors to lipstick. For lids, an ashy light purple makes any eye color pop, especially with a touch of shimmer. For lips, a red-orange color is perfect for the spring/summer months and also adds chicness to your look. For daytime, this color can work alone with some mascara. For night, heavy eye makeup, such as a smokey eye or winged eye liner, can complete your evening look. Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyebrow brand trusted by the stars, Anastasia Beverly Hills, explained what makes their technique different from others and why they trump all types of eyebrow shaping methods – even threading! First, they measure your ideal eyebrow according to your bone structure and your desired thickness. Then, they draw in how your brows should look. Finally, they wax any excess hairs outside of your new circumference. They offer amazing products such as the Advanced Brow Enhancing Serum to help stimulate growth of hairs in areas where you lack the growth to shape your brow perfectly. The best part is, of course, their type of wax. It really doesn’t hurt or pull on your skin as much as other wax does! Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 is not just any perfume brand. This luxury boutique brand is only sold in Saks 5th Avenue stores across the country. However, the Nordstrom in Aventura Mall is the only Nordstrom in the Southeast to carry this lovely brand of perfume and cologne. The presentation given by their specialists is outstanding as they take you through the neighborhoods of New York. The founder, Laurice Rahme, broke away from her previous job to create a line of perfumes dedicated to New York. The line consists of scents dedicated to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Andy Warhol Silver Factory, Madison Square Park, and more. Each bottle is beautifully decorated and the scent is inspired by its corresponding city. This week, they are launching the Park Avenue South perfume which is predicted to become a best-seller. Speaking of best-sellers, their most popular are The Scent of Peace for her and their Bond No. 9 Signature fragrance. Amore Pacific Probably one of the best skincare lines out there – Amore Pacific – is all natural and bases most of their products on Green Tea Leaves and Bamboo tree. Their products are fragrance free which allow you to smell the natural ingredients further proving the naturalness found in the creams and facial washes. Not only this, but some of the products’ difference can be seen in their physicality and textures. For instance, most exfoliators contain beads which scratch your face when scrubbed. Their version of an exfoliator, Treatment Enzyme Peel, actually starts off as a powder – yes, powder. When you twist the top of the bottle open, the precise amount of powder is released, then add water to gently exfoliate your face. Because each amount is previously measured precisely, scientists were able to calculate the exact timespan of each bottle which is one year if used once a day. Another unique and appreciated detail attributed to this brand is that scientists do not release a product unless 100% of the 200 testers provide great reviews of the product. Chanel The brand name already speaks for itself. People everywhere (fashionista or not) know this brand and automatically think of top of the line, class, and always in style. This is also true about their beauty products. The brand began its beauty line with a perfume known as Chanel No. 5. Ever since then, it became a staple in the beauty world. Their foundation, Vitalumiere Aqua, mirrors this perfectly as the quality can be seen and felt in its texture. The light formula glides on smoothly leaving the face to appear smooth. This product definitely does not require a filter! For more information, please visit http://www.aventuramall.com/department-stores/item/nordstrom.html
By Katie Jackson Last night, Max Mara celebrated their recent Miami Design District opening by hosting an in-store event in collaboration with the National YoungArts Foundation. Guests were invited to shop the Max Mara Spring/Summer 2015 collection, with 20% of the evening’s proceeds going to the foundation. Established in 1981, the National YoungArts Foundation aims to support the next generation of artists by investing in the development of talented young artists in the visual, literary, design, and performing arts. The foundation has honored more than 20,000 young artists with over $6 million in monetary awards, provided $150 million in college scholarship opportunities, and has enabled members to work with some of the most distinguished artists in the world. Notable YoungArts alumni include Viola Davis, Adrian Grenier, Kerry Washington, Vanessa Williams, Nicki Minaj, Josh Groban, and many more. Miami VIPs and YoungArts Foundation supporters enjoyed complimentary cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres with live DJ entertainment. The luxury brand and foundation hope to host many more events together in the near future. For more information on the National YoungArts Foundation, visit youngarts.org. To shop the Max Mara SS15 collection, visit the Design District location at 3841 NE 2nd Ave #400, or shop online at world.maxmara.com.
By Dawn Wilson The sovereign island country of St. Lucia is situated in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The capital city is Castries, a port of call for many cruise ships. St. Lucia’s, Hewanorra International Airport is one of the two airports in St. Lucia. Once you arrive, the best mode of transportation is by way of taxi. Although English is the dominant language, most St. Lucians speak Patois (French Creole). There are approximately 174,000 people who call it home. St. Lucia offers year-round sub-tropical temperatures, so a break from the cold is possible just about any time of the year. This island has everything from rainforests to Sulphur Springs. If you enjoy hiking and exploring the outdoors or you prefer lounging on the beautiful white sand beaches, you can do it in St. Lucia. Although it is not as large as some of the other Caribbean islands, it has just as much to offer, if not more. One of the islands most prestigious, five star boutique resorts is Cap Maison. This incredible resort sits atop a private bluff overlooking the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. The resorts design is a Spanish Caribbean style with colonial furnishings throughout. There are six different suites to choose from during your stay. Some have private rooftop terraces and a pool, while others offer private balconies, pools and a Jacuzzi. It is obvious that close attention was given to the interiors of Cap Maison. Since the resort is not massive, you are able to find those secluded areas of the property that suit your mood, whether you are seeking romance or seclusion. The resort offers many of the standard luxurious you would expect of a five star resort. Cap Maison is a quiet, tranquil resort with exceptional service and the most stunning views imaginable. What more can one ask for? Photography Courtesy of Cap Maison
By Katie Jackson After a week filled with fashion, art, and music, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach came to a close Thursday night. The five-day celebration featured fashion shows by Liliana Montoya, Original Penguin by Perry Ellis, Cubavera, the Miami Art Institute, and the Miami-based boutique Style Mafia, which closed the week’s events. SEVENFRIDAY presented the highly anticipated Art Conductor: Reset, which featured a multisensory installation by local Miami artists Magnus Sodamin and Aileen Quintana. Graphographics, a local Miami art production company, also displayed freestanding sculptures in the center of the FUNKSHION fashion tent for attendees to admire. Guests also enjoyed a sneak peak of Dior’s campaign for their latest fragrance Miss Dior. The campaign, starring Natalie Portman, aims to bring out the sassy side of Dior women. Guests were also provided with delicious complimentary food and beverages by chefs Herb Wilson and Red Ginger, and Miami’s Pizza Bar, while the Peroni Music Lounge hosted multiple DJs per night. If you missed this week’s celebrations, don’t fret. FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach will be back this July to showcase the latest swimwear trends, and again in October with a fresh and exciting line-up of events. For more information, visit www.funkshion.com.
By Gisel Habibnejad A new trend has been on the rise for the past couple of years. No, it’s not a fashion trend but a health trend. Juice cleansing offers an easy and natural way for detoxing the body of harmful toxins most humans consume everyday. Luckily, Cold. Pressed. Raw. offers this and much more right here in Miami. With flavors ranging from kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, parsley, apple, romaine, and lemon (The Green) to pineapple, mint, and alkaline water (A-Phro-Fruit) there’s a juicing collection for everyone. CPR provides three levels of cleanse for first-time juicers to begin with and gradually build-up to reach the ultimate deep cleanse of level 3. If you’re a veteran, you can start at whichever level you feel comfortable with. But what really sets this company apart is their Athlete line. This is recommended for athletes and very active individuals. The line is perfectly tailored to those searching for a deep cleanse to revitalize their bodies. It contains The Green, A-Phro-Fruit, Eye-Vee (Swiss chard, French sorrel, kale, spinach, cucumber, parsley, and ginger), Mexi-Cayenne (lemon, alkaline water, cayenne, and raw agave), Heart Beet (beet, pear, lemon, and alkaline water), and Green Almond (raw almond, spiraling, chlorophyll, date, vanilla extract, and alkaline water). The chlorophyll, which plays an important role in the process of photosynthesis in plants, helps build, oxygenate, and replenish red blood cells in humans. Besides their cleverly named juice blends, CPR offers a carefully orchestrated collection of juices customized to your level of cleansing. For more information or to make orders, please visit www.coldpressedraw.com
By Katie Jackson Last night, fashion and art lovers gathered at Miami’s centennial to kick off FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach, a five day event that provides a platform for up-and-coming and established designers to debut their collections. Classified as a noun, “FUNKSHION” is the fusion of fashion and art. Art Conductor, the creator of the innovative event, hopes FUNKSHION will leave attendees with an enriching and diversifying experience that embraces all of the senses. And, since March 2015 marks the one hundred year anniversary of Miami Beach, FUNKSHION is making sure to bring Miami’s leading designers, artists, and brands. Liliana Montoya, Original Penguin by Perry Ellis, and Cubavera wowed guests last night by debuting their collections on an 80-foot runway parallel to the ocean. The fun will continue throughout the week, with Miami International University’s annual fashion show tonight, a viewing of the new documentary Dior and I on Wednesday, and many more. A full schedule of all FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach events can be found at www.funkshion.com. All events are free and open to the public.
By Gisel Habibnejad Estée Lauder is pleased to introduce their latest campaign featuring Kendall Jenner. This global beauty brand has joined forces with French fashion designer Courrèges to create a new and fun beauty line – The Limited Edition Courrèges Estée Lauder Collection. You can see his influence all over the line with his signature style of futuristic designs. Some of the many products launched with the line include the Eye Amplifier, a gel eye shadow ranging from dark to light colors – like the Aqua Silver, a metallic mint shade. The Lip Visor contains moisturizing ingredients to keep your lips conditioned throughout the day. The best part is they come in various colors, including Coral Mini – a spring color staple.
The Miami Design District and De La Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space present art lovers everywhere with a special treat – a lecture series by Sterling Ruby. The lecture series will take place tonight at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm). De La Cruz provides such lectures with distinguished artists to speak and interact with young artists who aspire to grow their artistic visions and work. The collection space is funded by Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz and has been open to the public for 25 years. Sterling’s art consists of ceramics, painting, collage, video, and more. His interesting work has led him to be known as “one of the most interesting artists to emerge in the twentieth century,” says art critic Roberta Smith of The New York Times. A variety of work can be seen in his style, including psychological effects, graffiti, hip-hop culture, craft, punk, masculinity, prisons, globalizations, and much more. For more information, please visit www.delacruzcollection.org
By Gisel Habibnejad Photography by Korey Davis Video by Alex Medina, Voiceover by Jessica Faroy Last Saturday, the Hausammann Gallery’s Wynwood location opened its doors to the public for the first time. The event was co-sponsored by MSM, Lolea, and Bastille. To celebrate, artist Fernando Carlo, Jr. (also known as Cope2), left the audience in awe as he performed a live painting session while his latest work, Power of Influence, adorned every wall of the gallery. The Bronx native began his career as an artist in 1978 and is internationally known as the founder of graffiti art. With notable collaborations with Adidas and Time Magazine under his belt, the Hausammann Gallery couldn’t think of a better artist to kickoff the start of a new chapter. Attendees included lots of Miami natives and even drew audiences hailing all the way from New York, who expressed their beliefs of Wynwood rising to become the new art capital of the world. The original Hausammann Gallery was founded in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy by Renato Hausammann. Today, the gallery is still kept close to the heart of the family as it is managed by the third generation, Beatrice and Federico Hausammann. With the help, of their mother, Gioia, the gallery keeps its traditional family values alive. For more information, please visit www.hausammanngallery.com
Last Friday, David Foulquier opened his most recent venture to the public. Fooq’s menu consists of a unique combination of Italian, French, and Persian flavors. Working alongside Foulquier is, Michelle Bernstein’s former righthand chef, Nicole Votano. With past experiences with Four Seasons Hotels and The Biltmore Hotel, the talented, Chef Votano, is sure to bring exclusive flavors to this already sought after restaurant. “Votano will feature dishes such as the unexpected ‘Trio of Jars,’ starring smoked trout rillettes, maple brook farms burrata with local veggies and a duck liver mousse. Will feature her signature ‘Bucatini Amatriciana,’ which will feature a fresh Bucatini, and a double smoked Pancetta. Another staple will be the ‘Crack Head Shrimp’ with a sauce made from the heads of royal red shrimp, saffron, and orange.”