Giorgio Armani's Armani/Casa Hits Miami


Updated 04/13/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Giorgio Armani's Armani/Casa Home Pictures in Miami

Originally launching in 2000 in Milan, the fashion powerhouse's home brand, Armani/Casa, now has over 60 stores worldwide, with the latest addition opening in Miami just this week. Giorgio Armani's vision was to merge his fashion philosophy with the world of interiors to create a lifestyle that celebrates all aspects of design. The result is high-quality furnishings that resemble the sexy and Read more

La Sandwicherie: A Hidden Gem in Miami Beach


Updated 03/14/12 11:41 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

La Sandwicherie in South Beach Florida

We may have enjoyed foie gras ravioli and stone crab waffles during our weekend in Miami, but it was some of the simple fare at La Sandwicherie that impressed us the most. This place first entered my radar when I passed it on an early morning run. I was drawn to the approachable nature of the open-air stand and the reasonable prices (fresh-pressed vegetable juice for $5 and change? Sign me up!). Read more

Discovering Papas Rellenas in Miami


Updated 03/08/12 10:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Papas Rellenas From La Carreta in Miami

Hot off the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, I scoured the Miami International Airport terminal for some viable food options, as I was still — believe it or not — hungry. But my choices were extraordinarily slim, unless I wanted to grab a three-inch-thick slice of pizza sitting under a heat lamp or a pile of greasy lo mein from Manchu Wok. I continued walking until I came upon an eatery Read more

In Praise of the Cubano


Updated 02/23/12 1:00 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Goes Into a Cuban Sandwich?

I've had plenty of Cuban sandwiches in my lifetime, made by everyone from local San Francisco cafés to national chains like Quiznos. But until I visited Miami, I'd never had an authentic Cubano sandwich as it's served at a typical lonchería in South Florida. What makes a real Cuban sandwich? Why, it's not just the slow-cooked pork, but also the bread. An authentic version of a storied sandwich Read more

See the Coolest Street Style at Miami Swim Week


Updated 07/19/11 7:41 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

Street Style: 2012 Miami Swim Week

Miami is known for its gorgeous women, both visiting and homegrown. So during Miami Swim Week (where we were guests of Skintimate and Mary Kay), we hit the streets to ask stylish beach-goers for tips about their cute hairstyles, cool nails, and amazing makeup. So to see what the word on the (very pretty) street is, just read on. Read more

Coveted Crib: A Miami High-Rise by Errez Design and an Exclusive Interview!


Updated 10/12/10 2:59 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

A Miami High-Rise by Errez Design and Interview With Ruben Gutierrez

Architecture and interior design duo Ruben D. Gutierrez and Katie Gutierrez of Errez Design recently reached out to me with a bold, artistic, high-rise flat that they completed for a young couple in Miami, and I couldn't resist sharing it! The apartment features dramatic black walls, bold contemporary artwork, and an eclectic mix of vintage pieces, modern design, hand-me-downs, flea market finds, Read more

Home Away From Home: The Raleigh


Updated 08/24/10 11:00 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Photos of The Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, Miami

If you're going to Miami, let's face it: you're booking bikini time. So reserve a stay at The Raleigh Hotel in Miami Beach and dip your pedicured toes into the most glamorous pool on the Atlantic coast. Built in 1940 by famed architect L. Murray Dixon, The Raleigh is a world-renowned Art Deco hotel that defines style and glamour. The poolside "Oasis," as it's called, is dressed with chic, black Read more

The So-Called Beauty Bandit Is Now in Handcuffs


Updated 08/04/10 12:54 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Maria Chrysson, Beauty Bandit, Is Arrested

The majority of you think being beautiful takes work, but one woman's quest for good looks has landed her in the clink. Twenty-nine-year-old Maria Chrysson, also known as the Beauty Bandit, has been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars' worth of Botox, fillers, and other cosmetic procedures. Typically, she went in for treatments before either bouncing a check or scampering away Read more