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For many, punk carries a nostalgic meaning of anti-conformity, rebellion, and anarchy. But for the new pret-a-couture label, COME ON WORLD, punk has a more complex meaning. The micro-atelier based in Miami, FL is inspired by punk culture and surrealism with a free mindset. “Punk is a cultural movement and it can be interpreted in different ways. Is a movement of liberty, a bit reactive where we take it from an unapologetic point of view,” mentions Florencia Macri, Come On’s Founder.
The brand...

Sports Illustrated Swim Editor-in-Chief MJ Day Pushes To Normalize an All-Inclusive Body Standard
On Saturday, July 10, the Sports Illustrated iconic runway show returned with a purpose: demystify cultural beauty standards while celebrating an all-inclusive body standard. For years, the magazine has redefined the conversation around beauty by recognizing diversity through different groups of women including athletes, models, mothers, rookies, and swim search contestants while Editor-in-Chief ...

After a heavy halt on trade shows and in-person events, Destination: Miami by Coterie brought a fashion renaissance with Colombian luxury brands, Brazilian craftsmanship, and American-made resort wear suited for the smart buyer. Coterie presents innovative trends within the swimwear and resort wear industry with a contemporary mindset. While influencers, photographers, and other fashion connoisseurs flocked the Paraiso tent, buyers were meeting at The Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach, the destin...

For many Latinos, talking about finances can lead to anxiety and stress. But with the surge of unemployment and economic crisis on the rise, financial conversations have become less of a taboo and more of a need. Latina entrepreneur, Brittney Castro is not only financially wise but understand the importance of balancing life and work.
To help you kick off a new month, we have interviewed Castro to demystify financial myths and how to strive amidst a financial crisis. For Castro, money is a to...

VP of Byrdie Leah Wyar speaks about embracing lightness in the age of COVID
In a world where Salvador Dali’s paintings seem more realistic than the present, there is still a message of hope and light in the age of a global pandemic. In a conversation with the VP and GM of Byrdie, Leah Wyar, she comments about Byrdie’s new digital issue, her favorite pastime during quarantine, and what Lily Collins taught her about maintaining a positive outlook. Though Leah has 20 years in media and solving b...

While the new year has brought optimism to many people, the devastating events of last year are still lingering in January. Though 2020, cannot be put into oblivion, we can find ways to nurture our souls, leverage our potential, and relax our minds in the upcoming months ahead. With COVID-19 and social injustices leaving us exhausted, along with daily stressors, it is essential to create fresh habits that lead us to the best versions of ourselves. From innovative technology to improve your wo...

After the year that was 2020, keeping calm should be high on the list of priorities for 2021. In Miami, finding ways to tune out the noise and remain Zen amid the chaos is often just a wellness treatment away. Sanity saviors are available in the form of chakra balancing, facial kinesiology and touchless massages, among other therapies. Whether it’s a reset you’re after or a way to preempt stress, these six treatments will help you chill the eff out and give you the resolve you need to tackle ...

Lazy days on the beach and endless pool parties come to mind as some of the simple pleasures of spending time in Miami. While lounging in the sun is what most tourists enjoy, Miamians know there are more ways to indulge in the Magic City. Whether it’s making a detour for warm pastelitos on our way to work or staying out too late and watching the sunrise, locals delight in more than the shoreline. Below, the guilty pleasures every Miamian has embraced at some point in their 305 existence.
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This Miami Based Luxury Brand is Raising the Bar Through Every Diamond
The colorless, diaphanous and ultra high-priced precious stone known as the diamond, brings out the raw pulchritude on every women. In Miami, there is a brand raising the bar for ethically-sourced and conflict-free diamond – a practice that has been disturbed by violence in the mining communities in Africa. Del Este is a luxury brand maintaining a high standard in the diamond-related industry with its unique designs inspir...

Colombian Fashion Designers are Redefining a New Era of Swimwear
Paraiso Miami Beach presented Destination Colombia, a tropical fashion show featuring 12 Colombian fashion designers redefining the meaning of swimwear. Despite all the cataclysmic events of 2020, designers have seen a fruitful revenue and a resurgence of pleasure-seeking activities that have propelled their sales. From versatile bodysuits with gigot sleeves to abstract dresses, this new era of resort wear promises to fulfill th...

Connecting souls through lunch and now digitally, is Andrea McGinty’s passion. The founder of the iconic matchmaking service It’s Just Lunch, has made a comeback with her newly launched upscale coaching platform, 33 Thousand Dates. With years of experience as a matchmaker, Andrea knows how to empower her clients every step of the way.
33 Thousand Dates is tailored for people new to the digital dating scene, usually women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. From profile-building to active coaching, An...

Holiday season brings a cornucopia of hope and magic filled with gingerbread aroma and romantic-filled movies that will lessen your negative vibes from early 2020. Dash & Lily is the new romantic-comedy series hitting the Netflix platform on November 10, based on the YA book, Dash & Lily’s Book Of Dares that will bring the magic of the season. The series is not your traditional romantic story followed by a series of unfortunate events for the characters. Instead, the series breaks the stereot...

The holidays are approaching which means there is an urge for romance and Christmas magic. If you feel ultra single and ready to weave a path of love and excitement, Chispa the #1 dating app for the Latinx community, has several tips for you to become the best candidate. With a deadly pandemic, dating in 2020 can turn into a series of unrequited love but a happy ending is still possible. We consulted Chispa’s dating experts for tips on how to master the art of dating and successfully find a p...

Jianni Acosta is a Latina that made boss moves despite a deadly pandemic and heightened anxiety. It takes a resilient spirit and passion to build a jewelry brand when the market is trembling and looking precarious. But for a first-generation college student, Jianni knew a traditional path was not going to lead to success. After working in a corporate finance job, she made it a mission to create a sustainable lifestyle that wasn’t money-driven. “I felt like my purpose in life was bigger. I did...