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Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

From runways to street style, fashion flashbacks are making a comeback. Here are some we’ve been keeping an eye on but the question is: Is it whack? Or do we bring it back? — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

With a lyrical list of amenities and elegant, arresting architecture, Hyde Beach House promises to be one of the premier coastal condominium complexes in South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Hyde Beach House

For times when the exhilaration of life wants more, the best response is to attain living with alluring style. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Make-up: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyas @ Warren Tricomi Studio, 4041 Collins Ave. | Models: Olga Bocharova & Gabby Capp Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre | Production: Angela Bonilla | Location: The Villa Casa Casuarina, 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Sofas, couches and chairs are the most oft-used pieces of furniture we have in our homes. They’ve not only been the cornerstone of endless conversations with friends and family, they’re also the first thing you look for for when it’s time to just sit down and relax. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Respective Brands

This one-of-a-kind apartment that looks and feels like living in a house is just steps away from the beach and ocean. It has a huge terrace with a private pool, private Jacuzzi and a separate and magnificent guest house. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Brigitte Nachtigall; 305.710.9664; [email protected]; BNachtigallProperties.com Interiors by Studio South Key Biscayne

These interior design pros are ready to help you create the home of your dreams with stunning insight and expert attention to every last detail. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Johnny Arraiz Project photos courtesy of respective designers

You don’t have to have a degree in interior design to have an eye for putting spaces together. You also don’t have to be in the market to sell your house in order to have it “staged”— because at the end of the day, your house should be a personal reflection of you. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Stephanie Berman Eisenberg, President & CEO of Carrfour Supportive Housing, helps our community’s most vulnerable individuals attain stable, long-term housing. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo provided by Carrfour Supportive Housing

When it comes to staying power, there are few places that have weathered more storms than Key Biscayne’s own The Island Shop. A staple on The Key for decades, you’re almost guaranteed to never leave this place empty-handed. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

Whether you want nature to surround you on the ground in your home’s backyard or up high in the sky on your balcony, there’s one addition you might want to add to your indoor or outdoor oasis: the Tower Garden by Juice Plus. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

One of the most exciting developments over the last several years has been technology to remove unwanted fat without surgery. Initially, there was Coolsculpting, which eliminates fat by freezing it. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

This winter, it’s not about the dress, it’s not about the jewelry — it’s all about the bag. Bring in all of your wow factor with a purse that lets them know: I’ve got it in the bag! — Text by Francesca Cruz

The term “4-door sedan” rarely conjures images of smoking tires, redlined tachometers and flashing blue lights in the rearview mirror, unless you’re discussing the Dodge Charger. — Text by Bill Lindsey

A canine-human mismatch is likely why nice dogs so often end up homeless. Often underestimated is the time and training requirement needed to raise a dog. When adopting a dog, don’t make your decision solely on physical appearance, size or sex. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Ralph Lauren is well-known in the classic car world for his exquisite taste in cars. His 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe (well worth Googling to see) inspired the 45mm Steel masterpiece, part of his legendary Automotive Collection. — Text by Bill Lindsey

There comes a point in time when an experienced attorney considers breaking out on their own or with partners. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Brad McMorris can’t slow down. He works full-time managing over 600 clients and hundreds of millions of dollars at Wells Fargo Advisors. When he was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD), it could’ve been his excuse to slow down, but it only made him pick up the pace. — As told to Jorge Arauz

With offerings ranging from intricate filigree necklaces to Disney-themed charm bracelets, the new Pandora at Brickell City Centre is a must-stop for jewelry and gifts. Celebrate the official grand opening this month with a series of events from Nov. 3-6. — Text by Ryan Jarrell. Photos courtesy of Pandora

Always a family-pleaser, Tutto Pizza & Pasta is making it even easier to enjoy their menu of Italian delights with island-wide delivery in Key Biscayne. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos by Ximena Etchart

Even in a seller’s market, curb-appeal is king. Below are some quick and quirky ways to gild your garden and liven up your lawn. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

The animal meets the aesthetic in this year’s Endangered: Art For Apes, a mixed-media exhibition that celebrates all that remains wild in our world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

I thought I had it all figured out — until I said sayonara to condo living and moved into a new house with my wife. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Take advantage of prep scraps and leftovers before and after Thanksgiving this month and wow your guests with this savory rum-laden butternut squash concoction. — Drink by Anja Maltav

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Entertaining means to many of us pleasant nights with close friends and family, full glasses and happy bellies, enjoying our lives in the bosom of those we love. Or not. If the idea of hosting people for dinner gives you the shivers, read on. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Anyone who’s ever watched Don Draper do practically anything knows a home bar is the cat’s pajamas, the bee’s knees. Below are several tips to help you elevate your general level of elegance. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Expressive, eccentric and unmistakably Miami, Art Week is once more upon us. We’ve collected all the need-to-knows necessary to navigate these sometimes imposing but always engaging series of fairs and festivals like a pro. — Text by Ryan Jarrell & Anja Maltav photos courtesy of Art Basel Miami Beach

Portraying some of the season’s richly elaborated pieces through decadent glamour. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Denya @ Next Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Special thanks: The Artist Lounge

Graphic, three-dimensionality and texture combine to seize the perfect juxtaposition between fine art and clothing design. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio | Styling & Art Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos | Styling Assistant: Angeles Almuna Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo | Hair: Janine Reyes | Model: Kate Martin @ Wilhelmina Models | Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla | Location: Gary Nader Fine Art; 62 NE 27th St., Wynwood.

Gallery Vs. Home: Eduardo Costantini, a self-made Argentine development magnate with a deep appreciation of the arts asks Miami: What’s the difference? The answer can be found around every turn at Oceana Key Biscayne. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos by Jesus Aranguren

We’ve curated a diverse collection of 12 Miami Artists who represent a sure bet when it comes to investing in art that any aficionado would be proud to add to their collection. — Text by Ryan Jarrell Photos courtesy of Respective Artists

Over the past 15 years, Sheila Womble has created programs that serve children from infancy to high school, opened a studio in the West Grove and led Arts For Learning through a period of significant growth. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

With The Other Dimension, Cuban-born Miami Artist Antuan Rodriquez addresses the ongoing human quest for universal communication through forms, symbols and codes. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Johnny Arráiz

Check out a pair of beauty products that come in an unexpected shade of onyx. For this winter season, jet-black is the new awesome. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Nestled in the crook of Nantucket Harbor, the Wauwinet Hotel offers an adults-only escape from the rigorous pace of the workaday world. — Text by Ryan Jarrell

Think you have relatively good posture despite many hours spent at a desk? Clip on a Lumo Lift and find out. If you don’t like the result, this contraption can help with that, too. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Time is money. That’s one of the key ideas behind JetSmarter and how they manage private air inventory. Their proprietary software combines algorithms, artificial...

Jaguar is best known for its iconic E-Type, a car that introduced the world to British Racing Green and performance that would rip your face off. Happily, after a decade of frumpy sedans, “Jag is back” in the form of the F-Type. — Text by Bill Lindsey

It behooves us to glimpse the lives of those who have endured great tragedy. Gary Nader, acclaimed Art Director & Gallerist, brings Miami a learning moment in The Crossing Point. — Text by Ryan Jarrell