march 17, 2009

miami | fashion + beauty picks.

contributed by jeannette park

spring fashion and beauty has finally caught up with miami’s sunny disposition. find ways to never be sari, get sea slick and hold on to your lucky charms with this list of picks:

so sari.

the word "luminous" is never a bad thing. and if you're feeling a little pallid pre-summer vacays, dust on the givenchy sari glow iridescent blush ($42). avail in pink and peach shades, this blush (infused with mother of pearl) makes your skin gleam. available at sephora. 721 collins avenue. between 7th and 8th streets. 305.532.0904.

sea slick.

channel ariel and her aquatic pals with this chic lucite alexis bittar celestial ocean hinge bracelet. the red coral and bejeweled motif on brushed blue is matched in grandeur only by bittar's celeb fan club, following the opening of his NYC boutiques. lucky for you, they're avail in miami, too. available at saks fifth avenue. 9700 colins avenue. near 96th. 305.865.1100.

flower power.

hippie notions aside, you've heard enough about botanicals and blossoms. but taking a hint from the ancient greeks, the l'occitane precious protection SPF 20 ($58) harnesses the power of the immortelle plant. according to legend, the golden oils extracted from these blooms anointed goddesses and princesses alike. it'll make your skin glow and protect it from the sun, leaving you firm, moisturized and smooth. 540 lincoln road. near drexler. 305.531.0752.

     

rain king.

fess up: you're just a wee bit pretentious. but your fastidious style can also be endearing, espesh when you splash around in your fendi rain boots ($210). your reasoning? why squish around in soggy shoes when you have waterproof ones? to you, this pair is just common sense. available at fendi. 9700 collins avenue. near 96th. 305.861.7114.

lucky charms.

talk about luck of the irish. the chantecaille nano gold energizing cream ($420) calms down inflamed skin, and due to a bonding agent between the 24K gold and silk fibers, it's also incredibly moisturizing. antioxidant properties and other goodies like lactic acid and pineapple juice make this an indulgence for sure. you only get one beautiful face, doesn't it deserve the best? available at neiman marcus. 390 san lorenzo avenue. at south le jeune. 786.999.1000.

     

cherry on top.

throw away those ratty tees for the gym. like, right now. someone is always watching, so look cute and fit with the cherry tee. made with 100 percent supima cotton, these everyday pieces are tissue thin and are great for on the town or on a run. don’t believe us? just ask super fan jennifer garner. available online at cherrytee.com



   
 

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