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Month: June 2017

If you’re looking for a different kind of girls or guys night out (or even a date night!) in Miami, try your hand at one of the Magic City’s painting and wine classes. Get a little buzz, get a little creative, and most exciting, get a new piece of art! Here are some painting and wine classes around town in South Florida:
More Latin American designers are coming to Miami, especially from Colombia and Venezuela. The ones here are established in their home countries and are branching out to the USA with a first stop Miami. Yesterday I wrote about Seta Apparel in Part 1. Today there are two more worth putting on your list to have a look, and the good thing is they’re within a few minutes from one another in City Place, Doral. In other related news, there’s a terrific new website, www.cooperativashop.com that features designers from all over Latin America, with Colombia, Venezuela and Mexico most heavily represented. Finally, Filomena Fernandez in Coral Gables has launched a new program of trunk shows of Venezuelan designers, one per week, with part of the proceeds going to an in country charity. Check out the eye candy.
A perfect antidote for a rainy day in Miami, or just when one needs a “pick me up” in the doldrums of summer is the new comedy at GableStage," the Legend of Georgia McBride". I found myself smiling for the entire 90 minutes, except for the time I was laughing. This is a real comedy, unlike many that are called comedies which I find more “black” than comedy. A lot of others must feel the same as GableStage just announced an extra matinee this Saturday, June 24, the day before it closes a very successful run
I don’t find much exciting these days in fashion, except maybe in workout clothes, beachwear and accessories. And then there’s the price points – either very pricey as in day dresses the price of an overseas vacation, or fast fashion that’s cheap and generally looks cheap (in my vocabulary fashion is “cheapie” as in looks cheap or looks expensive and isn’t, my ultimate accolade). Fortunately this is changing because of the young, new Latin American designers coming on the scene in Miami who are opening up boutiques (and selling online). Here are some great new finds to put on your list in a two part series.
Don’t know where to treat Dad this Father’s Day Miami 2017? Try one of these South Florida spots below at different price points. Dad will love them.
Been thinking of going to Italy this year? Luxo Italia, a Milan-based high end boutique tour operator that specializes in custom experiences to Italy and Monaco (and my newest client) is offering MiamiCurated readers special offers on all their trips. Think special access, exclusive experiences, and itineraries to pursue your passions --- be they art and culture, gastronomy, fashion, soft adventure, wine and/or wellness. One special event that makes for life long memories is coming up this summer, the Palio di Siena in Tuscany.
Everyone knows Miami has good shopping. But did you know there are good museum shops? For eclectic gifts designed to inspire, turn your shopping day into a museum one—and head to one of these six carefully curated gift shops below.
Austria isn't especially known as a foodie destination, except possibly for the pastries and its being home of the chocolate Sacher torte named for the Viennese hotel. So when I had the chance to do a foodie's tour of Austria, I welcomed the chance to confirm or debunk a myth. From the capital city of Vienna to Graz, the Alpine towns of Gastein and Salzburg, I did some serious research. The findings? Wait until you see the photos!
Looking for new things to do this summer, especially when it rains? Look no further than the activities we have listed below. Try one, you’re in for a treat.