By mimorg33 Diamond Extreme Night Dual Treatment by the high-end skin care company Natura Bissé was not enecessarily what Marilyn Monroe’s Lorelei Lee had in mind when in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, she sang: A kiss on the hand May be quite continental But diamonds are a girl’s best friend The concept …
By mimorg33 Ah, on a hot September midday the coolness and delicious musky fragrance that one is enveloped with upon crossing the threshold of the 1 Hotel and Homes South Beach is the equivalent of stepping into an oasis after a long trek in the desert. And that was just from getting off the car …
By mimorg33 Whether you are welcomed with a directly flown-from-Hawaii lei, a glass of bubbly and perfectly seasoned crispy rock shrimp or not, the mix of one of South Beach’s coolest rooftops and sushi-poke cuisine makes Akûa or Watr on the 1 Rooftop a uniquely seductive destination for locals and tourists alike. Nonetheless, the food …
The sun is shining, daylight lasts longer, and Miami Spice returns… it’s like Christmas for foodies (on budgets like me) to rejoice! What kicks off the season? Not eggnog and candy canes, but rather Fontainebleau’s Miami Spice Preview, hosted by the lovely Karen and Larry from BCPR and Ana Lanzas and Stephanie Giner from the Fontainebleau, showcasing: Scarpetta, …
One is first seduced by the light and immediately understands why so many artists flock to this sun-kissed area of the Mediterranean. Overlooking St. Paul de Vence from the terrace at Auberge Les Orangers, a lovely B&B my friend and travel sleuth Marilyn discovered online while she organized our trip to an area nearby Nice, …
The Location… The Betsy hotel rooftop was a phenomenal location for this event. Located in the heart of South Beach, the Betsy Hotel exhibits a Georgian architecture style which truly exhibits a very comforting late 1940’s Frank Sinatra vibe. Its ocean views and glaring moon made this an exceptional feel for a Cigar smoking, bourbon …
If you see me on the street, you won’t usually see me with make-up, and I’m usually dressed rather casually. I probably won’t come across as superficial, and I tend to be quieter. And I doubt you’ll think my looks are too important to me, but you’ll be wrong. Although I really don’t pay too …
I love this time of year for a multitude of reasons: the cooler weather, Art Basel is soon approaching, and other wonderful events begin popping up, making Miami a more electric city. This Saturday, November 15th, is the culinary spectacular: the LUCKYRICE Festival’s 5th Anniversary Celebration. It is being presented by …
It was the first day of Autumn yesterday! As a teacher in the primary grades, I just wanted to read a good book with my class, bring in apples and make applesauce with them, which can of course, lead to a slew of writing activities after. However, sneaking in a Fall-related activity can induce high levels …
We know that laughter is known to be a remedy for a variety of emotional states, but it’s a little better than that. According to the Mayo Clinic, laughter’s short term benefits encompasses the stimulation of several organs such as your lungs and heart, it relaxes you, and promotes positive circulation and muscle relaxation. The long-term effects …