DailyCandy Miami

Heart Parts Eating Utensils

2012-02-13T09:00:00Z

Sweet Tools Meant for Sharing

Dear Cupid,

My only complaint about my beau is that he hogs the grub when we go splitsville. How can I make sure I get my fair share of mac ’n’ cheese?

Yours,
Starving in SF

’Sup Starving,

The answer is simple: Become a heartbreaker with Heart Parts eating utensils.

The florescent, palm-size tools are meant to be cracked in half, then used to stab, scoop, or even cut your nosh of choice. Product designer Fatima Fazal created them to bring the love back to sharing a meal.

Heart Parts come in boxes of ten, so they’re great for parties. Because they’re dishwasher safe, made with 66 percent less plastic than similar wares, and are completely biodegradable, you can enjoy your supper without guilt.

Even if you’re fed up with him, at least you’ll be properly fed.

Xo,
The Guy with the Arrow

Available online at iheart-this.com, $10.

Photo: Courtesy of Heart Parts

Spring 2012 Hair Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Beauty Trends

2012-02-13T07:00:00Z

(Not So) Bitter, Party of One

2012-02-10T08:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Stripes

2012-02-10T07:00:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

V-Day isn’t just for lovers.

EAT
Cakeslider Creations
What: Redefined push-up pops ($22 for a basket of four) layered with cake and frosting. Treat yourself to inspired flavors (French toast, latte, Double Fudge Diamond) that arrive in festive packaging and allow you to (finally) eat cake hands free.
Why: They’re utterly moist. Yeah, we said it.
Where: Online at cakeslidercreations.com.

WEAR
Milly for Sperry
What: All aboard. The NY-based designer brings her colorful, playful prints to the famous Top-Sider brand ($90-$225).
Why: Vibrant patent leather yellow flats or navy wedges, as well as rose-print, laceless canvas sneakers.
Where: Online at sperrytopsider.com.

COLLECT
The Good Machinery Animal Figurines
What: We’re wild about the collectibles ($59-$69) painted by an Italian artist. Gift them to others or stash them in nooks and crannies for a splash of color.
Why: A howling silver wolf, hippo with fuchsia polka dots, and lion in magenta and gold are just part of the herd.
Where: Online at etsy.com.

SUPPORT
Spanx Lace Bra-llelujah
What: The best boulder holder ($68) in the world just got sexy. It smooths your back and lifts the ladies the same as before, but now with lace cups (in nude or black).
Why: The bra may have had a little work done; you’ll just look like you did.
Where: Online at spanx.com.

SWEAT
Electric Yoga Sportswear
What: French-born tanks, stretch pants, and zip-ups ($24-$198) from Bisou Bisou designer-turned-master yogi Michele Bohbot.
Why: Neon colors activate specified chakras. Light-as-air bubble coats pack down into mini carrying cases and use your own body heat to keep you toasty.
Where: Online at electric-yoga.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Cakeslider Creations

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-09T08:30:00Z

Miami Events and Diversions

Praise be.

HEAR
Zola Jesus
What: The 22-year-old opera singer-turned-goth pop diva rocks out at Bardot.
Why: This newbie’s posse (including David Lynch, who remixed her track “In Your Nature”) rolls deep.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.
Where: 3456 N. Miami Ave. (305-576-5570). Tickets ($15) online at bardotmiami.com.

ATTEND
The Webster Pre-Valentine’s Day Shopping
What: Home interior hero Nate Berkus and local flavor Lisa Heiden-Koffler kick off a pre-holiday product bash.
Why: Shop luxe perfume line Arquiste and the new collection from Citrine by the Stones.
When: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.
Where: 1220 Collins Ave. (305-673-5548). R.S.V.P. required to valentine@thewebstermiami.com.

SUPPORT
Project Nest
What: After perusing Wynwood’s Second Saturday Art Walk, head to The Armory Studios for drinks, dancing, and tunes by Jeremy Ishmael, Baez, Northernlight, and D.G. Hubbard.
Why: A $10 donation goes to empowering homeless youth. It also scores you a drink.
When: Sat., 10 p.m.
Where: 572 NW 23rd St. (305-815-2981).

TASTE
New Chef at Essensia
What: Julie Frans (Dining Details), just relocated from San Diego, puts her spin on the farm fresh menu at the Miami Beach staple.
Why: Calabaza and caramelized fennel soup; duck confit, roasted beets, and shaved apple salad; and braised black cod in kombu miso broth.
When: Sun.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 6-11 p.m.
Where: 3025 Collins Ave. (305-908-5458). Reservations recommended.

PRIMP
Gee Beauty Valentine’s Day Deals
What: Waxing, tanning, and makeup packages get you ready for a little something something.
Why: Celebrate with sangria, treats, mini makeovers, and a Top Secret lingerie pop-up shop.
When: Thru Feb. 29. Kickoff party, tonight, 7-9 p.m.
Where: 9700 Collins Ave. (305-868-3533).

Photo: Angel Ceballos / Courtesy of Zola Jesus

New and Noteworthy: Reading Notes Book Inserts

2012-02-08T09:00:00Z

A Cure for Digital Fatigue

Patient Name: E. Post

Symptoms: Digital fatigue. Indecipherable shorthand. Attempts to touch-screen activate all shiny surfaces within reach.

Diagnosis: Pen-to-paper withdrawal.

Treatment: Reading Notes palm-size notebooks.

Modeled after old-fashioned library cards, the self-adhering pamphlets stick to the insides of book covers, ensuring they’ll never be lost, forgotten, or deleted in the wake of a Words with Friends bender. The mini journals can lend clarity to random margin scrawlings, gravity to tawdry beach reads, and relief to texting thumbs.

Front and back flaps cover the basics (where the book was read, a one-to-five-star rating system). Thirty-two tiny pages can be filled with any other ramblings, rants, or rave reviews that are too private to share on a Twitter feed, Tumblr post, or Facebook page.

Dosage: Whenever it feels novel.

Available online at pleasetakenotes.com, $16 for three.

Photo: Matthew Latkiewicz / Courtesy of Reading Notes

Spring 2012 Trends: Into the Ocean

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

Spring 2012 Trends: Metallics

2012-02-08T07:00:00Z

2012 Valentine's Day Gift Guide

2012-02-07T08:30:00Z

Cross Our Hearts

This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to stuff that makes even spoken-for girls wish they were single ladies.

A bouquet eventually wilts; a floral bracelet never will.

Cliche heart box of chocolates? Meh. Stay svelte with figure-friendly treats that taste just as good.

Having someone’s heart is one thing, but a gold-plated heart necklace is far more accessible.

True love stands the test of time — so does a cool clock from Circle Art at Home.

Who needs a candlelit dinner for two when you and friends can feast around the communal table on seafood, prime rib, and truffle mac and cheese at the Edge, Steak & Bar ($65 per person)?

Resting your head on someone’s shoulder isn’t nearly as comfy as a love pillow.

Sweet nothings whispered in your ear pale in comparison to dangly new earrings.

Relationships are easy to get wrapped up in — so is a new pom-pom scarf.

Carrying a torch for someone can weigh you down; Cowshed travel candles lighten the load.

Sheer animal magnetism eventually wears off; a sheer animal-print dress is easy to throw on.

Whitney said it best: Loving yourself is the greatest love of all.

Read on for more Valentine’s Day ideas that make us weak in the knees.

Photo: Courtesy of Charm & Chain

Valentine's Day Heart Stealers

2012-02-07T06:30:00Z

Painted Shoes with Sole

2012-02-06T09:00:00Z

The Office of Angela Scott Footwear

From the OkCupider who stood you up for bocce (classic body snatch) to your go-to brow lady (who’s also “kinda psychic”), everybody’s got a story.

A tale actually worth spreading? That of The Office of Angela Scott.

This week the designer launches an online boutique full of Italian-crafted shoes with personae as colorful as their painted uppers and soles.

Mrs. and Mr. Smith (her, a proper heel; him, a flat oxford) are a traditional-looking pair — until you read into their flaming pink stripes.

Prim Miss Wright lace-ups and Mrs. Seymour saddle shoes tell a saucier saga than their traditional counterparts, and Mr. Oliver equestrian boots are finished in quirky canvas. (Here’s hoping the red, white, and blue Americana edition becomes a permanent fixture.)

Whatever she’s selling, we’re buying.

Available online at theofficeofangelascott.com, $350-$825.

Photo: Jessica Watts / Courtesy of The Office of Angela Scott

Screen Play: February's Must-See Movies

2012-02-03T08:30:00Z

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T09:00:00Z

Online Finds, Fashions, and Fodder

Low-impact weekending.

PLAN
Low-Commitment Projects
What: There’s no need to DTR here. Two cute, bicoastal BFFs post lazy-day projects each Monday to please even the most flighty DIYers.
Why: Serve Mondrian-inspired sandwiches, fashion fake self-help book covers (Eat Your Way Thin), and more.
Where: Online at lowcommitmentprojects.com.

SHOP
Eaton Trading Company
What: Men’s and women’s fashions, bags, jewelry and accessories from the likes of A.P.C., Band of Outsiders, Steven Alan, Rag & Bone, and Rachel Comey.
Why: DC readers get 30 percent off site-wide (and an additional 30 percent off sale items) with code VALENTINE thru Sun.
Where: Online at stores.eatontradingcompany.com.

SET
Palace Dinnerware
What: Unfortunately, Will and Kate can’t make it to supper. Save face by serving your meal with black and white plates, cups, bowls, and platters that, when assembled, transform into classic palaces ($75-$529).
Why: Seven-piece sets stack up like Russian dolls for eye-catching storage or display.
Where: Online at shop.thefutureperfect.com.

EAT
Typocolate
What: Milk and dark chocolate bars ($20 for two) engraved with irreverent typographic messages (Best Day Ever, Oui? Oui.) that spell out your feelings.
Why: Food should always be art.
Where: Available for preorder at shop.godynamo.com.

SUPPORT
Mulu
What: A new social sharing site with a charitable twist. Post what you like (clothing, toys, gadgets), and when people buy your picks, a percentage of the proceeds goes to your choice cause.
Why: Join the cerebral-ebrity ranks of Jonathan Franzen (for the American Bird Conservancy) and Toni Collette (Doctors Without Borders).
Where: Online at mulu.me.

Photo: Courtesy of Low-Commitment Projects

The Weekend Guide

2012-02-02T08:30:00Z

Miami Events and Diversions

Commercial appeal.

WATCH
Here & Now: 2012
What: Miami Light Project presents the work of performance artists who use 3-D mapping technology to explore the history of mankind and dance to interpret terror and nightmares, as well as self-image and plastic surgery.
Why: Dinner and a different kind of show.
When: Thru Feb. 11.
Where: The Light Box at Goldman Warehouse, 404 NW 26th St. (305-576-4350). Tickets ($20) online at miamilightproject.com.

TRY
HairBotox at Rik Rak
What: A new hair-straightening system ($150-$300) that offers a formaldehyde-free solution for working out the kinks.
Why: It provides protection from UV rays, too.
When: Mon.-Fri. & Sat., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 1428 Brickell Ave., Brickell (305-371-5577).

PERUSE
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
What: Loads of baubles, art, furniture, decor, and knickknacks of the stately variety.
Why: Enough finds to send Antiques Roadshow into overdrive.
When: Thru Feb. 6.
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach (305-673-7311). Tickets ($17) online at originalmiamibeachantiqueshow.com. Email rtabacnic@fish-consulting.com with your full name by 5 p.m. Fri. for a chance to win one of two pairs of tickets. Winners will be chosen at random.

MINGLE
Bass Museum Beats After Sunset
What: By day, it houses art (“Laurent Grasso: Portrait of a Young Man,” “Erwin Wurm: Beauty Business”). After the sun sets, the Bass transforms into a hoppin’ party with DJ Josef-K, libations, and ping-pong tables.
Why: After 11, Beats hosts its first-ever after-party at Chalk with two drink tickets and free ping-pong.
When: Fri., 8-11 p.m.; after-party, 11 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 2100 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-673-7530). Admission ($8 for nonmembers, free for members) at the door.

SUPPORT
Savage: Art Made by Animals for the Benefit of Animals
What: Tigers, giraffes, elephants, birds, and reptiles tap into their artistic abilities to raise funds for Zoo Miami.
Why: Party animals can revel in art via silent auction and raffle, plus live music and food trucks.
When: Sat., 7-11 p.m.
Where: Bakehouse Art Complex, 561 NW 32nd St. (305-576-2828). Admission is free.

Photo: Glexis Novoa / Courtesy of Miami Light Project

How to Massage Your Dog

2012-02-01T09:00:00Z

Buddha Dog's Canine Masseuse Shows Us the Proper Technique

Dear Mom,

You think it’s easy dozing most of the day, begging for biscuits, nipping at your heels, and barking at squirrels?

Okay, it is. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want a massage, like the one certified animal masseuse Pam Holt gives to our L.A. editor’s best friend, Agnes, in today’s video.

All it takes is a little kneading and gentle stretching on your part to give me improved flexibility, energy, and overall happiness. Plus, it’ll help my anxiety. (I know I sometimes get a little cray cray when you leave.)

Also, can I have a treat? Please and thanks.

Love,

Spartacus Brownie Von Lickety Jones Jr.

P.S. I accidentally humped the cat yesterday.

For more information about Pam Holt and dog massage, go to buddhadog.com.

Lingerie Show and Tell

2012-01-31T09:00:00Z

Underpinnings You'll Want to Show Off

Unmentionables worth mentioning.

	Treasure Chest Forgo the over-the-top, enhanced-cleavage look and display your true assets in an Only Hearts translucent bralette ($55).

	Show Off Peeping undies are acceptable when they’re as cute as VPL’s glam boy shorts ($115). Make them the statement piece of your outfit.

	Romp and Roll The T-strap halter and sheer detailing flirt with the drawstring waist and full-coverage bottom of Good Night Gilda’s silk romper ($180).

	Dressing Gown After a bath or just lounging about, Josie Natori’s Eastern-inspired floral number ($35) makes us feel even more relaxed.

	She’s Tricky Ask and you shall deceive: Easy-on sheer tights ($20) have all the wow of a complex thigh-highs-and-garter combo.

Now that we’ve got you in the mood, click for more lovely lingerie.

Varelli Goes Rogue

2012-01-31T08:30:00Z

Jewelry to Stand Out in a Crowd

When it comes to Miami-based jewelry designers, many feel the need — the need for bead.

Local designer Liliana Aguilera of Varelli (thankfully) prefers materials that reflect her life story.

The daughter of a Bolivian cattle rancher, Aguilera’s appreciation for leather translates into standouts like the Misterious black calf hair cuff. Exotic skins, like croc, appear in the Coco Princess bracelet and rainbow array of ’80s-feeling Coco Chic button cuffs.

Inspired by her Brazilian mother’s fashion design spirit, Aguilera successfully pairs unlikely materials like the gold-tone metals and cotton used in her MJ cord bracelets.

Out of the eight collections, we recommend the Love Me heart ring and Anahi bracelet with seven leather threads and pink gold-plated rose ornament.

But you can go maverick.

Available at Aurum Collections, 5760 Sunset Drive (305-668-0221 or aurumcollections.com); online at varellidesigns.com, $75-$300.

Photo: Courtesy of Varelli Designs

A Three-Day Getaway to Vieques

2012-01-30T08:45:00Z