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LAVISH LAUNCH
1. Ramon Rico, Ivania Lorio, Fernando Rico, Gladys Marshall 2. Dina Winkler, Oleg Neishtadt 3. Abi Diwan, Mario Fernandez, Miriam Diwan 4. Jessica Anderson, Bruce Galloway 5. Jill Patterson, Raymond Bulduc II, Susan Rindley 6. Mario Fernandez, Anna Bolduc, Maria Meruelo, Neil Ross 7. Victoria Nazir, Kevin Coster 8. Tim Johnson, Alistair Powell, Kevin Kreutzfeld, Brigitte Hunt, Fernando Wong 9. Omar Lorenzo, Bertha Olazabal, Celda Majfud, Celda Majfud
Beautiful Baptism
1. Monika Sanchez Seijas, Santiago Seijas Sanchez & Otto Seijas 2. Anabel Ferreiro & Alfredo Di Lucente 3. Amelie Damien with Pascal and Jacquinet Damien 4. Christianne Mora & Bertila Pozo 5. Carlos Marquez, Julia Dangond Marquez & Carlitos Marquez 6. Santiago Seijas Sanchez 7. Lily Braun Kubiliun & Brigitte Nachtigall 8. Angela Torre de Sanchez-Mayans, Padre Jose Hernando, Patricia Manterola, Yovanka Sanchez, Monika Sanchez, Matias & Alessandra Perez, Otto Seijas, Ricardo Seijas, Ruben Gonzalez, Jesus Perez & Astrid Seijasz
PArent’s Night!
1. Laura Marmol, Alejandro Branger and Bernardo and Margarita Telles Da Silva 2. Claire Ibarra, Stephanie Brown, Pilar Birriel and Dr. Leslie Lasserville 3. Giada and Cristoforo Pignata 4. Lavr and Edward Miller 5. Martha and Bruce Cuthbertson and Brunella Barnett 6. Kelly Guma & Tino Peña 7. Kiki Ricote and Gaby Rivero 8. Isern Blanca and Jane Morris 9. Luisa Stelling, Maria Olivia Segui and Ana del Cueto
Happy Birthday!
1. Marah Caban and Lily Paiz 2. Nicolas Mavri and Marah Caban 3. Miranda Stasulli, Omayra Burbano and Lesley Hernandez 4. Rebecca Johnson and Zulmarie Padin 5. Rosa and John Slavounoi 6. Gene and Fabiola Harkey 7. Vanessa Velez and Gisella Caban 8. Ana Maria Barassi and Lourdes Fernandez 9. Mike and Lesley Hernandez 10. Belen Mendoza, Nicolas Mavri and Cerril Lawko
Dr. On the Move!
1. Ribbon Cutting 2. Vanessa Seiler & Dr. John Martin 3. Mary Tague & Bob de la Fuente 4. Catherine Kiel & Alice Kiel 5. Diana Sweet & James Seymour 6. Charles Pennachio & Jose Quintana 7. Maureen Curtain & Marta Perez 8. Alina Campos Vega & Isela Sotolongo 9. Ana Pereira, Martha Ramos & Vicky Fernandez 10. Katya Fedeneva & Dawn Pennachio 11. Daisyn Macias, Sonia & Eduardo Carballo 12. Mia Weddell, Jack Baruch & Daimy Martinez 13. Ann Marie Collins & Ivon Saif 14. Don & Jeannette Slesnick 15. Maritza Nunez & Peter Murray 16. Debra Szymanski & Susan Metz 17. Rosa Perera & Lydia Cruz 18. Allison Cohen & Forrest McSurdy 19. Martine & Carlos Chomut & Evelyn Paz 20. Vanessa Seiler & Esther Borroto
Networking power
1. Chuck Downs & Juan Luis Rodriguez 2. Cassia Silvia & Kenneth Bluh 3. Kathye Susnjer & Cheryl Lawko 4. Mort & Joy Fried 5. Michelle Estevez & Suzy Ide 6. Glen Von Hartz & Jim Brewster 7. Chuck Downs & Barry Haimo 8. Barry Haimo, Juan Luis Rodriguez & Peter Black 9. Kathalyn & Michael Haimo & Susana Pfeifer
Makeover Martini
Whether you’re letting a friend or a professional make it for you, nothing steadies the nerves like a stiff drink. Just make sure you’re not the one giving the makeover! — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
INDIAN INFLUX
In the heart of New Delhi, just off action-packed Connaught Place, is a hotel that rivals the best stays around the world. It’s name is The Park and it welcomes guests with the traditional hospitality and eye-catching innovation that has come to define the “new” New Delhi. — Text by Charles Day | Photos courtesy of Design Hotels
Design Vision
COMPAC The Surfaces Company combines natural beauty with modern science to create gorgeous
surfaces perfect for just about any space. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Opulent Force
Let luxury take center stage this season with the perfect mix of flair and opulence. These must-have essentials will ensure you’re noticed for more than just your smile as you navigate the social tides in style. — Photography: Andrés Hernandez; AndresHernandez.net | Fashion Stylist: Marisol Gómez; Marisol-Gomez.com | Stylist Asst.: Guillermo Lugo | Hair & Makeup: Cory Bauer; CoryBauer.com | Wardrobe: Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. Azul Boutique, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. | Jewelry: All jewelry available at Vhernier Miami, 135 San Lorenzo Ave. by appointment only; Vhernier.com | Fabrics, Feathers & Hair Accessories: Rex Fabrics; 823 S.W. 37th Ave.
Ocean Oasis
Saint Barthélemy, better known as St.Barth, is a connoisseur’s delight and features some of the best hotels, high-end restaurants and most fashionable clubs in The Americas, sprinkled between 21 pristine beaches surrounded by stunning seas. It’s hard not to fall in love with this exceptionally well-preserved 8-square-mile island while experiencing living there...or considering it. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Barnes International Realtor: Barnes Biens d’Exception, International Property Consultant 18, rue des Belles Feuilles 75016 Paris, France; Tel : +33 153 658 174
Haute@Home
Meet 5 hot Miami designers who have what it takes to create stunning spaces from the ground up, or transform an existing home into a spectacular showpiece. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Humble Hero
For Michele Estevez, life is all about balance. For a self-proclaimed island girl, she is very involved both in Key Biscayne and abroad and does anything and everything to help and inspire others. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Green Clean
Let’s face it — sometimes boating isn’t the most planet-friendly activity. But thanks to a new venture currently testing Key Biscayne’s waters, it may...
Tech Pal
It’s a portable! It’s a desktop! It’s…well, both, sort of. Meet the Mini-e from eMachines, a 9 lb. wonder designed to be the perfect...
International Stars
Regardless of where you’re from, you’ll feel right at home at Boca Raton’s Lynn University, which boasts one of the highest concentrations of international...
Faux Flicker
Love the look, feel and smell of candles, but are the sort of person who leaves them burning all over the house while you...
Stand OUT with your Blowout…
If your hair is curly, frizzy, unruly or especially susceptible to Miami’s heat and humidity, protein-based treatments are the newest way to get straighter,...
It’s Electric
This ain’t your mama’s Prius. Meet the Porsche 918 Spyder, the German automaker’s first electric plug-in hybrid. In case you tend to associate “hybrid”...
Key Clacker
It’s big. It’s loud. It’s Das Keyboard, a geek’s desktop dream. Designed to maximize the typing experience, this German-engineered tank features gold-plated mechanical key...
Super Support
Founded by former NCAA All-American team member and professional golfer Kimberly Cayce, KALYX aims to provide women with a comfortable, functional and attractive alternative...
Neck Knack
There’s no doubt that jewelry and accessories are essential parts of any stylish outfit. The trick to wearing a necklace is to match the...
Holiday Stress
It’s November, which means that sinking feeling in your stomach is actually your body trying to warn you that the holidays are just around...
Bright Ideas
I remember back during my college days, while I was working on one of my English Lit independent studies, I read a book by...
OPEN ARMS
1. Barbara and Luis Lamar 2. Amy Stojanovic and Alejandra Rocha 3. Beth and Kevin Kreutzfeld 4. Alvaro Cardenas, Santi Chumaceiro, Alina de Vega, Gabriela Dajer and Liza Lamar 5. Vanessa Ballestas and Randi Rapp 6. Janie Coffey and Beth Butler 7. Alijna de la Vega and Claudio Pinto 8. Armando de la Vega, Alvaro Cardenas and Jorge Fernandez 9. Art Herrera, George Santana 10. Rachel Levy and Vanessa Ballestas, Kico Ricote with Jessica Levy 11. Sarah Boggs with Shelia Fergurson
Beautiful Showcase
1. Jewelry display 2. Alex Cobo, Christina Termine and Rafel Bild 3. Beatriz Heuze and Christina Villegas 4. Sally Seltzer and Bill Crabill 5. Simone Salmassi and Rafael Bild 6. Liana Rivas, Christina Termine, Claudia Leme, Christina Leme 7. Christina Termine, Simone Salmassi, Beatrice Heuze 8. Lesa, Chris, and Natalie Blackman 9. Patricia Romano, Christina Termine, Patricia Peraita
Tasty Beginnings
1. Sofia Sohl, Giada Pignata 2. Cristoforo Pignata, Andres Martinez 3. Mirta and Stefano Casini 4. Viviana Monzatti, Carlo Andrea Pelli 5. Sofia Sohl, Goran Sohl, Lara Gallardo 6. Coach Pici, Leonardo Hidalgo 7. Macarena Zubiria, Sol Steed, Giada Pignata 8. Carmen Alonso, Santiago Steed 9. Roberto Mobili, Manuel Ruiz 10. Angela Rizzi, Angela Calad 11. Christian Balbontin & Peige Letterner
Cultural Soiree
1. Melissa Roberts, Larissa Witherspoon, Carissa Caldersone, Kelly Burlisan, Kailen Gonzalez, Christie Schade 2. Karen Mukamal, Steven Priest 3. Latoya Lewis, Baraka Packer 4. Joanne & Larry Garroway 5. Kylan Ward, Ashleigh Fowles, Megan Mongone, Bianca Pileggi, Bridget Fowles 6. Ashley Martini, Gareth Fowles, Jelena Lovrio 7. Alain Boucicaut, Laree Pingatore, Dan Rochford 8. Ashlee & Christopher Kilayko
Art Power
1. Mary Tague and Natalie Basick 2. Michele Estevez, Rene Murua and Patricia Madueños 3. Michael Holmquist, Marco Gomez, Albert Philion and Robert Cellegatt 4. Caitlyn and Melissa White 5. Andrea Reyes and Martha Gonzalez 6. Ines Neuhaus and Carmen Chiriboga 7. Bernardette Ceravolo and Hosana Ganem 8. Ana Archilla and Fabiene Brochard 9. Marco Gomez and Michele Estevez
Splendid Time
1. Gisela Lowenstein and the Duchamps 2. Sam & Kate Trotter 3. Francesca Halprin, Alisa Romano, Gisela Lowenstein, Christina Lindeman 4. The Houlzet family 5. Coralie, Monica & Fabricio Aquaviva 6. Myriam & Gill Ron, Kari Madera 7. Coralie & Luchi Houlzet 8. Christina & George Lindemann, Coralie & Patrick Duchamp 9. Karin & Rodney Rayner, Coralie & Patrick Duchamp
Creative Showing
1. Gisela Franceschi, Carmen Bernhoeft and Silvia Sannia 2. Louise and John Wallace 3. Bob and Crystal Skinner 4. Michelle Barnett and Karen Inverso 5. Bill and Cathy Seagil 6. Cecilia Acevedo, Francisco Gana and Lucy Acevedo 7. Naydu Commenoz and Peter Schumann 8. Eva and Claudio Gotlib 9. Joerg, Gregor and Victoria Hewen 10. Ana Maria Amador and Nuydu Commenoz
ACT NOW
1. Maida Berberian-Bignon, Patricia Bona, Martha Poulat and Luzma Iruretagoyena 2. Ana Vaz and Leticia Croix 3. Gaygay Richie and Paula Lewis 4. Laura Dray and Emily Oquero 5. Marilu Bañuelos and Coco Morales 6. Laetitia Piedra and Bobette Rousseau 7. Astrid Nino and Rosemarie Oberrieth 8. Alejandra Hierro and Pilar Sroka 9. Dorine Heller and Beatrice Garcia-Herrera 10. Luz Maria Alduncin, Patricia Bona, Laetitia Piedra and Toña Ocaranza 11. Diana Escobaro and Sylvie Bajol
Diversions
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa
Key Couples
We scoured Key Biscayne to find couples that take the power of two to a whole new level. Their total devotion to one another is both inspirational and beautiful, and their responses to our questions will make you laugh, cry and fall in love all over again. — Photography: Mario Pascual Interviews: Jorge Arauz Jewelry: Available by appointment at VHERNIER Miami, 135 San Lorenzo Avenue; 305.445.9356, Vhernier.com Videography: Say Orange; SayOrange.com Photo & Video Assistant: Alioth de Nacimiendo Location: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, RumBar
Key Players
Meet the people who are shaping the future of the communities they live in while inspiring everyone they meet along the way. Though their stories are all different and their backgrounds, histories, hopes and dreams vary, the one thing each has in common is a passion for what they do and their ability to see past themselves for the benefit of others. In the following pages, you’ll meet this issue’s Key Players and get a brief glimpse into their lives. If you happen to run into one of them during your daily routine, take a moment to salute them. They’ve earned it.
Wearable Art
Fashion and art have gone hand-in-hand since the beginning of time. Historically, as one evolves, so does the other. Get the best of both worlds this season with these creative looks sure to make you a walking conversation piece no matter where you go. — Photography: Sergio Fama; SergioFama.com Model: Katherina Savenkova from Whilemina Stylist: Claudia Sanz from Green Grass; 54 SW 10th St.; 305.373.7422; GreenGrassHouse.com Hair & Makeup: Susana Betancourt; SusanaBetancourt.com Assistant: Gonzalo Gamas
Utopian Abode
This grand home in Key Biscayne is the perfect place to launch a whole new life in paradise. Whether you love it for the interior spaciousness, the exterior beauty or the overwhelming amounts of compliments you’ll get from friends, family and neighbors, one thing’s certain: This residence is makes for quite the extravagant home. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Daniel Gaviria; 305.582.4800; [email protected]
From the Heart
Think outside the chocolate box this Valentine’s Day with these romantic gift ideas for him, her, both of you — or the entire family — all available right around the corner. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Dog’s Best Friend
The Animal Kingdom has a powerful advocate in Key Biscayner Alicia Aballi, founder of Born Free Shelter, an organization dedicated to helping abandoned dogs in South Florida find new homes. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli












































