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Introducing Colleen Quinn At COCO Salon By Colleen Quinn Makeup By Vanessa Silvana Photography By Amanda Kastor If you are looking for clean hair care without the sacrifice, look no further than downtown Sarasota. COCO Salon is the area’s newest destination for fresh styles and sparkling color without the chemicals. I’m Colleen Quinn and I started my journey with clean hair care products over 10 years ago in my hometown of Grosse Pointe, Michigan with my own health in mind. I knew I had found my calling as a hair stylist but I didn’t want to pay the price for […]
Money Flows Across Borders By Patricia Tan The U.S.A. and the U.S. dollar have long been considered safe havens for capital from around the world, and our real estate market has been a beneficiary of that money flow. We see money fleeing political instability in its own country, or simply being invested here for a return. The strength of the U.S. dollar in international markets does have an impact on the rate at which money flows across our borders. A weak dollar tends to attract foreign investment, while a strong dollar may encourage prof-it-taking and repatriation of funds. Canadians represent […]
REAL La Dolce Vita The Rosemary An American Bistro With A Sophisticated International Flair By Sandra Halliday Photography by James Corwin Johnson Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme…. You see a restaurant that is named after one of the most aromatic herbs in the world of culinary arts. You enter its enchanted portals and the perfume of garlic, butter, parley, sage, rosemary, and thyme hits your sensory faculties. You intuitively know that dinner is going to be unforgettable. And memorable it was, thanks to the wizardry of Chef Scott Harrison who prepared some of the […]
Thank You Victor Young By Poonam Maini Photograph By James Corwin Johnson Victor Young is a man with many talents; a master entrepreneur, visionary and executive coach. At The Daily Life Coach his podcast is heard in over 35 countries around the world on Apple iTunes and Sound Cloud. He is co-owner of BMW of Sarasota, Lamborghini Sarasota, Land Rover Ocala, Jaguar of Ocala, International Auto Spa and Digital Caviar Productions. Victor is a writer, director and producer at Victor Young Productions as well and enjoys tapping into his creative side. According to Victor, “I’ve always had a passion for […]
Two Steps to Clearing Space By Laurel James Do you feel like you have some breathing room every day to stop and take a moment to collect your thoughts? Do you have spaces in your home that are clear of clutter to unwind and just be? Making time to stop and just be, is the first step. It gives you time to clear your mind, hear the essence of your inner self and focus on what you do want. Stop and take breathing time for you self each day. Breathing is the foundation of our dwelling place. Take several deep […]
SNEAKER Mania! Sneakers are acceptable footwear pretty much anywhere, from a polished day at the office to a slinky, sexy night at the bar. By Becca Z. Towery Ladies “we’re never, ever going to say goodbye to Sneakers as they are everywhere, everyday shoes.” So treat yourself to a couple of fabulous pairs this summer and walk the Sarasota streets in REAL Style! Take note – this year we are benching our beloved white sneaks in favor of fashionable-approved tennies. After fashion week, it’s clear that the top 2018 sneaker trends are anything but basic. Between “ugly” dad sneakers, refreshing […]
Hair Accessories By Sheila Venancia Hair accessories come in lots of different shapes and sizes. Many are great for securing your hairstyles, some are a good way of getting your bangs off your face, and others just work as hair adornments. Try what suits your look the best. Jaw Clips Jaw clips come in a range of sizes, so you’re likely to find one suitable for your hair’s length. Closer spaced teeth mean they’re more suitable for finer hair types. Mini jaw clips are a great way of separating pieces of hair. These work best for casual occasions, like when […]
Are You Thinking Of Selling Your Home? By Lori Collins Rodriguez and Helaine Giddens Seller Beware! Reasons FSBO are a BAD Idea! Homeowners obviously know their homes better than anyone, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best salespersons for their properties. Some sellers are tempted to try a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) transaction because their local community is in the midst of a sellers’ market and they think they can sell easily without help. Others try the FSBO route because they want to maximize their profits and avoid paying a commission to a Realtor. However, statistics show that selling […]
3 Reasons A Balanced Life Is A Better Life At Work And At Home, Success Depends On Finding Equilibrium, Stroke Survivor Lumbie Mlambo Shares Life sometimes can seem off kilter as responsibilities mount and people plow all their physical and mental resources into what seems to be the most pressing crisis of the moment. But Lumbie Mlambo says that’s a good time to take a step back. Everyone has the potential to shine in life’s darkest moments, but the key to achieving goals and an overall better existence is to maintain a balance so that one aspect of your life […]
The Legendary Crosley Estate: An Upside To A Real Estate Bust By Norm Luppino Few properties were as affected by the dramatic swings in Florida’s volatile real-estate market as the historic Crosley estate on Sarasota Bay. But as evidence that there is often an upside within a market bust, it was during some of Florida’s biggest real estate slumps that the Crosley mansion was built, later saved, and finally restored to create one the premiere cultural facilities on Florida’s west coast. The first attempt to develop the property occurred during the famous land boom of the 1920s. In 1925 – […]
Crafthouse Cocktails: Healthy Drinking for Healthy Living By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Always keeping their customers in mind, Crafthouse Cocktails only uses the highest quality, 100% all natural ingredients such as organic ginger juice. Ginger juice has been shown to improve digestion, relieve pain, and even help with congestion and fighting off the common cold. Their cocktails boast a wide variety of ingredients and flavors from honey and lemon in their modern classic “Gold Rush” to the perfectly balanced, white wheat gin cocktail, “Southside”. Southside has a mix of mint and pure California lime juice. Lemons and limes have been […]
Worth New York “Rewriting The Rules Of Fashion Since 1991” By Becca Z. Towery REAL Style introduces our readers to WORTH New York. In 1991, Worth pioneered a new way to shop: they made it personal. They took retail out of the store and into the home by selling their clothing collections exclusively through amazing Independent Stylists. Worth Is – Ready To Wear. Made To Last 520 8th Ave, NYC: this is where Worth is made. Each garment imagined for the life you lead. Each detail carefully considered to last. Fabrics chosen to look good but feel even better. Because […]
Hair is Like a Canvas By Sheila Venancia Your hair is a canvas that can project your persona, be it a rich caramel or candy floss pink; and if you are feeling bold, you could always get a fiery red or an electric blue. To get these lovely colors in your tresses, you will have to lighten your hair so when you apply the color, it will be effervescent. The coloring process opens up the cuticles and gives room for the new color pigments to be deposited and give better, even results. The latest trend that has taken over is […]
Inside Out: Lymphatic Yoga For Anti-Aging By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Who doesn’t want to look and feel younger? It isn’t just about vanity. It is about keeping our body functioning properly by reducing the workload of our organs. Gerontologists feel that aging is due to the interaction of a variety of lifelong influences such as genetics, environmental influences, diet, stressors, past illnesses, injury and lifestyle. We can’t change our genetics or past factors, yet we can change the way we treat our body today with knowledge and natural techniques. An effective anti-aging routine needs to include what is going […]
Thermage – The Non-Surgical Facelift By Gail Coleman Estetika Skin & Laser Specialists is proud to be the leading provider for the Thermage non-surgical facelift and body lift in the Sarasota area! We are a 4x Thermage Black Diamond Award Winner for the exceptional results we have delivered to our Estetika patients. Thermage is a safe, painless, and cost effective FDA-approved non-invasive radiofrequency skin-tightening treatment that allows patients to see immediate results that get even better over time! How does it work? Bring Back Your Youth with Thermage! Radiofrequency energy is delivered to all three layers of the skin to […]
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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