If Miami made its version of The Women, a film about female antics staged in a spa, it would certainly happen at Rik Rak. Its main Brickell location feels like stepping onto a busy movie set with celebs--why yes, that is Nicole Kidman--and socialites being pampered with the latest services such as exclusive hair extensions. Dissatisfied with [...]

Miamis top realtors and brokers gathered at Cielo on the Bay in North Bay Village for the condominiums Grand Opening event. Guests enjoyed guided tours of four incredible model units designed by renown interior design firm Steven, which included the 3-bedroom residences and a stunning penthouse. There was also a cocktail reception on Cielos [...]

Laurent Dufourg, the scissor wizard who made a mint by shearing Sharon Stone's blond locks into a pixie, has been gobbling up Miami Beach salon space. His partnership with Parisian brothers Franck and Leo Izquierdo, who initially received their training at Toni & Guy, has mushroomed into a quartet of salons specializing in sexy coiffes, [...]

Tucked inside the exclusive community of Gables Estates, this mansion sits on over an acre of land and is outfitted with elegant finishes and amenities. With 5 bedrooms and 6 full baths, the homes 8,500 square feet of living space have been recently remodeled and updated with modern touches. Upon entering the house visitors are impressed by [...]

This past week our team visited the Windy City to participate in the annual Sothebys International Realty Leadership Forum. Hundreds of affiliates from all around the world attended the conference, where executives gave presentations on new marketing initiatives, resources, industry trends, technology and more. One Sothebys International [...]

No matter how much nail wonder Tuka Rodriguez hops around the Alton Road area, her diehard fans always seem to find her. So why all the fuss? Apparently the Brazilian equally trained in medical and cosmetic manicures and pedicures has the right touch and know-how. Whether it's something serious like calluses from flip flops, or a matter of [...]

Celebrating its one-year anniversary in September, Toronto-based Gees Bal Harbour spa and boutique is a beauty buffs fantasy. Makeup maestro Miriam and her trio of gorgeous daughters deliver hot summer services like the customized, 45-minute Coco Tanning Treatment for a natural bronze tone that lasts up to a week through St. Tropez [...]

Miamis wealth of Latin American and Euro gals loves its long hair, so Thierry Mas Salon caters heavily to this clientele. The proprietor, a Provence native who mastered his craft under French giants like Jean Louis David and Jacques Dessange, takes his cues for textured, layered locks with or without bangs from the runway. His team of [...]

Located in hipster haven Wynwood, Miamis edgiest salon ironically goes by the name Control. Luckily its cuts and colors are anything but staid, though precisely executed by experts with a range of training from Vidal Sassoon to Aveda. Its two star stylists Christina Silvia and Jaci Moraga offer a combined background of two decades in the [...]

More than a spa, Lace Nail and Beauty Lab is an all-around happy place. Maybe its interior designer Doug Meyers eye-popping pink dcor or owner Anna Elizabeths bubbly personality, but good vibes abound here. Try its popular shellac mani pedi with nail shaping and buffing, cuticle erasure and massage, followed by an application of a [...]

South Florida is undergoing a new construction boom led by the demand of international buyers that are investing in second and third homes. We have put together an interactive map of these new developments that will soon be gracing the skyline in Brickell and Miami Beach all the way up to Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Each project has its [...]

Located in Harbor Island North Bay Village, Cielo in the Bay is ONE Sothebys International Realtys newest exclusive development. The tower features 36 luxury bay front residences with spectacular unobstructed views and amenities offering residents a resort style ambiance. Each units spacious floor plans have offer large living areas and [...]

As Miamis cultural scene continues to diversify, Film Festivals from all over the world are starting to call our city home and present cutting edge movies by both up and coming and renowned filmmakers. Most recently, the Brazilian Film Festival of Miami presented its 16th annual installment, which attracted international VIPs and celebrities [...]

The latest issue of TRENDS Magazine is now available offering a comprehensive analysis of the South Florida Real Estate Market during the first six months of 2012, from Miami to Fort Lauderdale. This edition takes the readers through each neighborhood presenting key figures on average home prices and number of transactions, which indicate a [...]