Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 22 - 2024ADD COMMENTS
Let your skin drink it in, literally. A milk-texture moisturizer with active ingredients and a natural finish that leaves your skin hydrated, plumped, and looking refreshed. Skin feels instantly softer to the touch and not sticky. Inspired by the face milks from Korea, this perfect skincare prep-step was thoughtfully formulated for the customer who needs an extra boost of moisture combined with barrier building properties. The lightweight formula provides instant hydration, reinforces the lipid barrier, and optimizes skin renewal. Over time, skin is smoother, stronger, and more radiant, with hydration that lasts throughout the day.
HOW TO USE IT:
A versatile skincare prep-step, it can be used after cleansing in the morning or evening, on its own or before makeup. It’s designed to layer seamlessly with complexion products, pairing perfectly with the rest of your ILIA routine.
The application is silky and non-sticky, sinking in quickly to provide an optimal base for makeup, while the luxurious recyclable glass packaging adds an element of elegance to your skincare ritual.
KEY INGREDIENTS:
HYALURONIC ACID: Four molecule sizes draw moisture into skin for long-lasting hydration
BARRIER RENEWAL COMPLEX: Biomimetic blend of lipids, fatty acids, and sterols replenishes skin’s protective barrier
MICROALGAE EXTRACT: Skin superfood that helps nourish and revitalize
PRICKLY PEAR FLOWER EXTRACT: Plant-based powerhouse that supports skin’s natural renewal process
Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 22 - 2024ADD COMMENTS
Former NYC corporate lawyer turned artistic visionary, Nathan Sawaya, is not just an artist – he’s a trailblazer, and he has made his mark on the contemporary art world with Lego bricks. Join in for a groundbreaking art exhibition making waves in Miami at the historic Olympia Theater. Nathan Sawaya’s ‘The Art of the Brick’ has arrived, transforming LEGO bricks into playful, profound, and thought-provoking displays of contemporary artistry in an unparalleled and completely approachable tour-de-force.
Exhibition: Nathan Sawaya’s The Art of the Brick Miami Dates: open daily except Tuesdays, starting January 27 Hours: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Duration: the visit will last approx. 60 minutes Location: Olympia Theater (174 E Flagler St., Miami, FL 33131) Age requirement: all ages are welcome! (free admission for children under 4) Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant Tickets: starting at $11.90 for children and $19.90 for adults (https://feverup.com/m/147745)
Key Highlights of Nathan Sawaya’s The Art of the Brick Miami exhibition:
• Experience awe-inspiring reinterpretations of globally celebrated masterpieces by Michelangelo, Vincent van Gogh, and Leonardo da Vinci. • Open your heart and mind in the presence of Sawaya’s iconic “Yellow” sculpture, a life-size representation of a man pulling his chest apart with 11,014 yellow LEGO bricks flowing from the cavity; A reminder that each of us may have an artist within. • Experience the impressive range of Sawaya’s mastery with LEGO bricks, and the beauty of human nature in the “Human Expressions” gallery. • Marvel at the massive, 30-foot-tall installation “Division,” which itself is composed of more than 100 individual sculptures. • Get your “roar” on and bring the family! Discover prehistoric wonders, including a 20-foot-long “Tyrannosaurus Rex” skeleton made with 80,020 LEGO bricks. • Take a detour from the South Beach and plunge into the deep end with an ocean-centric “Swimmer” made of 10,980 LEGO bricks. • Channel your inner Barbie aspirations with an interactive selfie-stop in the plastic “Pink Dream” room made of 102,938 LEGO bricks. • Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of LEGO brick-infused photography in a captivating multimedia collection, expertly crafted in collaboration with the Miami Beach-famed photographer, Dean West. • Take count of more than one million LEGO bricks that collectively form The Art of the Brick’s 150+ sculptures. • Create your own brick art in the hands-on LEGO build area.
Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 22 - 2024ADD COMMENTS
To celebrate the upcoming Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), the national event taking place February 22-25 which showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned chefs and culinary personalities, Salt & Straw ice cream is collaborating with some of the top chefs, restaurants, and personalities to create special limited-edition flavors. Available exclusively at Bal Harbour Shops [9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, FL 33154] complimentary to Bal Harbour Shop Access Members and for purchase for non-members for the three weekends leading up to the Festival.
Salt & Straw worked closely with Festival participants like actor and culinary enthusiast Neil Patrick Harris, famed Miami chef Bradley Kilgore, award-winning chef and cookbook author JJ Johnson and Michelin-starred Boia De restaurant team to bring their ice cream visions to life. The schedule for these limited edition collaboration flavors is:
February 2nd – 4th (1pm – 6pm)
Boia De’sFabbri Amarena Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream, an Amarena cherry ice cream with chunks of cherries, flecks of chocolate, and swirls of chocolate fudge
February 9th – 11th (1pm – 6pm)
Bradley Kilgore’sPistachio Thai Coconut Green Curry Ice Cream, a green curry ice cream made with serrano peppers, lime, galangal, ginger and combined with a pistachio butter, folded with Florentine cookies made with deep fried basil and roasted pistachios
February 16th – 18th (1pm – 6pm)
Neil Patrick Harris’sBoozy Espresso Martini Ice Cream, inspired by his Thomas Ashbourne After Hours Espresso Martini, a vodka and coffee liqueur spiked coffee ice cream made with single-origin coffee, swirled with housemade marshmallow and Salt & Straw’s signature double-fold vanilla ice cream
JJ Johnson’sRice Cream, inspired by a recipe in his new book The Simple Art of Rice, a jasmine rice and palm sugar flavored ice cream, filled with chunks of spiced rice cookies made with puffed brown-rice cereal, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla
Alongside these special collaboration flavors, Salt & Straw is scooping some of their signature flavors as well, like their beloved Salted, Malted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough; Chocolate Gooey Brownie; and Strawberry Coconut Water Sherbet (v).
Posted by Maryanne Salvat On January - 22 - 2024ADD COMMENTS
By: Maryanne Salvat
Guests joined Shiseido for a private cocktail party at Yacht Haven Grande Miami at Island Gardens. The celebration launched Shiseido’s entrance into the web3 space with a generative art collection launch during Miami Art Week. The brand showcased the innovations from Shiseido’s Future Solution LX collection ahead of the unveiling of the ‘Future Reflections’ digital artwork inspired by the collection. Top VIPS included, Dr. Muneeb Shah, Xandra and Yesjulz.
Alessio Rossi, Executive Vice President US Marketing at Shiseido, shared insights into the project, “For over 150 years, Shiseido has cultivated and supported art in all its forms. Our partnership with these visionary artists and Art Blocks Engine respects our rich heritage while embracing the evolving intersection of beauty and technology. ‘Future Reflections’ is not just a digital art collection; it’s a fusion of artistic ingenuity, innovation, and a shared vision.”
Shiseido’s quest for high-quality and performance, whether through nutrient-rich ingredients or algorithmically guided generative art, reflects its commitment to excellence and digital innovation.
Posted by Maryanne Salvat On December - 19 - 2023ADD COMMENTS
Foot Locker x On hosted the 5K “On Color” in Wynwood as a pre-Basel warm up. Over 70 runners from South Florida’s top run clubs attended the event and ran through the muraled neighborhood admiring the outdoor art returning to Foot Locker’s Wynwood store (2621 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127) to experience the recovery lounge powered by On. There was a live mural collaboration by local artists, Nate Dee & Specified Fiction. Music by Papa Keith and friends delighted guests, as well as refreshments at the store.
Posted by Maryanne Salvat On November - 27 - 2023ADD COMMENTS
As the holidays approach and shopping lists continue to grow, here are some of my personal favorites that may help fill up stockings for that special someone that is quite difficult to shop for.
Ciele Cosmetics Brush Collection:
Ciele Cosmetics brush collection is exquisite for the makeup aficionado on your list. From 11/24 – 11/27 on cielecosmetics.com, ciele will offer 20% off site-wide including its entire collection of innovative color cosmetics, designed with skin-driven formulas made with broad spectrum SPF and non pore-clogging, clean, vegan ingredients.
The promotion will also apply to its Brush Collection consisting of three carefully curated brushes with dual ends to work across multiple formula textures and bring natural face features forward. Each of the brushes were created with opulent synthetic hair and made to fit the needs of today’s artist and consumer.
ILIA Beauty
For those of you that relish in the no-makeup look like me, great news the makeup look is making a comeback, and ILIA Beauty’s bestsellers have caught the attention of stars like Heidi Klum & Pamela Anderson . These celebrities are turning to ILIA for its remarkable, skin-loving ingredients to attain that perfect second-skin look.
Heidi Klum, the supermodel and TV personality, took to Instagram to reveal her must-have lip product: the ILIA Balmy Gloss Tinted Lip Oil. This incredible tinted lip oil is not only a celebrity favorite but is also packed with plumping Hyaluronic Acid and fantastic moisturizing properties that will leave your lips soft, smooth, and never sticky.
In a recent ‘What’s In My Bag’ feature on Vogue.com, actress and model Pamela Anderson shared her secret to achieving a radiant complexion –True Skin Serum Concealer! This medium-coverage concealer works wonders by instantly reducing the appearance of dark circles, discoloration, and blemishes. Packed with skin-loving ingredients like Vitamin C, Mastic, and Albizia Julibrissin Bark Extract, it doesn’t just conceal but also helps improve your skin over time.
Transport yourself to the heart of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest with the NEWEkos Tukumã Frescor, a special edition eau de toilette in collaboration with Amazonian artist Winny Tapajós. The enveloping and refreshing body mist, made with 100% natural aromatic extract of Tukumã captures the invigorating freshness of an Amazon sunrise through its cheerful and versatile fragrance.This unique scent captures the creaminess of Tukumã, contrasting it with the green and fresh notes of Rhubarb, as well as the comforting notes of Sandalwood and Cumaru, an Amazonian biodiversity ingredient, known as the vanilla of the Amazon forest.
Leather Honey
As an avid vintage shopper, Leather Honey has helped bring back the luster to some of my most treasured finds. Leather Honey has been in the business of reviving leather naturally and effectively, so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about preserving the life of your favorite leather goods.
The family-run business has perfected an entirely toxin-free, best-selling formula that restores and protects all types and colors of leather, from furniture to cars to fashion to sporting goods. The water-repelling system offers 6 months of protection, is incredibly easy to apply, and is made of only the highest quality ingredients.Safe for kids and pets, Leather Honey soaks into leather’s pores, hydrating the individual fibers of the leather and providing a barrier that prolongs its life.
