Crave - a look at what's hot, what's new & what's worth knowing about
By Jenny Perez
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Raring to Go
Next to a must-have cuff or the current "it" bag, energy drinks seem to be, at one
point or another, in everyone's hands. the
latest in liquid drive is aptly named tonino
lamborghini energy drink, which recently
had its Miami debut at the Club 50 roof
top lounge at the chic and sleek Viceroy.
infused with 4 body-boosting vitamins,
tonino lamborghini goes great on the go or
after dark with a glass of Grey Goose.
$2.29. Available at local gas stations, clubs,
bars and other retail outlets.
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International Icon
traditionally, pearls are given as gifts on one's 30th anniversary. Well, in the
spirit of giving instead of receiving, Paloma Picasso created the Marrakesh
and hammered Circle Collections (each a tribute to Picasso's modern
approach to conventional jewelry) to celebrate her line's 30th anniversary.
Not so fast. the pieces come with a price tag. No matter the expense, it's
a small price to pay for exquisite jewels that can be considered "new" heirlooms. Beats the heck out of Grandma's pearls.
The Marrakesh Collection and the Hammered Circle Collection are both
available exclusively at Tiffany & Co., Bal Harbour, Tiffany.com. |
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Flexible Fashion
those four-inch heels may look
fabulous, but after an hour, the
temptation to throw them to
the back of the closet (or out
the window) creeps in. ditch the
stilettos and check out Flx, Cole
haan's collaborative line with Nike.
offering trendy designs in footfriendly
styles, these pieces are
for the on-the-go fashionista who
prefers comfort over calluses.
$128. Air Veronica sandals by FLX by
Cole Haan available at Colehaan.com |
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Pop Culture
those extra-credit art appreciation classes you took in college can now
be put to good use. renowned artist david drebin just opened his first
Pop-up Gallery at the royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach. Specializing
in one-of-a-kind textured art featuring everything from bold exteriors to
hollywood-style dreamscapes that rival film's latest sweetheart, 3d. the
store's whimsical aesthetic - designed by david la Chapelle's decor guru,
Craig Maldonado- reflects drebin's creations. Pop art never looked so good.
David Drebin Pop-Up Gallery is located at 340 Royal Poinciana Way,
Palm Beach, 561.659.7317, DavidDrebin.com |
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Sweet Dreams
trends don't only exist in the realms of fashion and finance,
but also in the world of food. Sweet food, that is. Even the most
enthusiastic dessert connoisseur must admit that cupcakes
have been kicking cake butt for a while now and, apparently,
they are here to stay. local favorites like Buttercream
Cupcakes and heavenly Cupcakes offer everything from
traditional favorites like double chocolate and red velvet
flavors to modern choices like latte and even zesty lime.
Buttercream Cupcakes is located at 1411 Sunset Drive,
Coral Gables, 305.669.8181. Buttercreamcupcakes.com.
For more information on Heavenly Cupcakes call 305.864.9822
or visit Iloveheavenlycupcakes.com. |
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Smooth operator
Driving in style demands a few definite traits:
slick design, luxurious interior and a set of
souped up rims. Just kidding. The revamped
Lexus LS 460 Sport offers the coveted lustrous
look and leather seats, plus a performancetuned
Sport Package for optimum rear-wheel
drive. A sharp look with a speedier drive.
The Lexus LS 460 Sport is available at Craig Zinn
Automotive Group's Lexus of North Miami at 14100
Biscayne Boulevard, 866.868.4910. |
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Parental paradise
It's Friday evening and there's no babysitter in sight. Before
you and the hubby grab the kids for the now inevitable
rendezvous at Chuck E. Cheese, you may want to head to the
Playtown Café in Boca Raton. This recently-opened space
has everything your kids crave, including The Bakery and The
Garage, two areas where they can play chef or waste away
the hours perfecting their Nintendo Wii tennis games.
For the way over 8 set, a fabulous menu stocked with
quiches and salads and the chance for uninterrupted talk
time with husbands, wives or friends.
It's fun for all, minus the babysitting fee.
Playtown Café is located at 19575 South State Road 7, The
Shoppes at Boca Greens, Boca Raton, Playtowncafe.com. |
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Va-va-vroom
Ah, sunshine, fresh air and a fast ride...For those who like to live life in the
fast lane, Bay 6 Motorcycle Workshop on South Beach specializes in topnotch
bikes from Ducati and BMW, and its indoor custom shop can customize
your easy rider from an average bike to a gleaming speed demon, ready for
fast times and unforgettable adventures.
Bay 6 Motorcycle Workshop and Bay 6 Customs is located at 1784 West Avenue,
Miami Beach, 305.397.8749, Bay6cycleshop.com or Bay6customs.com. |
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Giving the boot
In this age of "customizing" everything, it's
clear that everyone wants what nobody else
has. Now, even your boots can become one-of-a
kind reflections of your fashion prowess. Miami
hometown shoe designer Ana Rita Gonzalez
has launched Anna Lunna, a collection of
custom-designed boots. Each pair is created
directly with the buyer playing designer.
Gonzalez will make every pair to the liking and
tastes of the client, with a range of classic and
exotic leathers like Ostrich and Crocodile to
choose from. Plus, 10 percent of profits go to
the Worth Foundation (Worthfoundation.org)
It's couture with a conscience. Put them on and
strut your stuff.
Prices are subject to design. Annalunna.com. |
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