The History Of The Hair Braid By Sheila Venancia A Twisted Tale, braiding is more than a hairstyle it’s a cultural tradition that cuts across racial, social, economic, and geographic lines. Africa – Ancient African hair braiding patterns reveal a variety of complex geometrical design’s, which often pointed to characteristics of the wearer. Egypt – In ancient Egypt, braiding was reserved for royalty and for ceremonial rituals, like weddings.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
A Love Affair With Shoes By Rebecca Z. Smith Tis the season to be in LOVE! In love with SHOES that is. Sorry Gentleman. If you want to get to know your woman better, you will not go wrong by first understanding her love affair with shoes. You see … to most women, shoes mean more than merely keeping one’s foot covered. Shoes are the ultimate fashion accessory which is crucial to the fashion statement they make. Shoes can brighten up the whole outfit instantly and enhance a woman’s style of dressing. Just never mind that we women have lost […]
Monday, February 18, 2013
International Real Estate – Communicating Across Cultures By Patricia Tan As I write this article, I am preparing for a marketing trip that will include meetings, presentations and showcasing Florida properties at real estate shows in Singapore, Malaysia and England. Developing marketing materials for these very different markets is somewhat challenging, as you might imagine.
Monday, February 18, 2013
REAL Early Stage Companies By Sara Hand In working with early stage companies there are several key challenges that, unless addressed, can make customer and investor acquisition more difficult. ONE: A unique value proposition You have certain characteristics, a uniqueness which makes you different from other people…
Monday, February 18, 2013
Dilapidated or Damaged Structures – Rehab vs. Rebuild? By William Henry PhD As architects we are often asked by clients “should we fix up this old and/or damaged structure or just tear it down and build anew?” Since according to some prognosticators over 80% of the building projects in the next twenty years are slated to be renovations of existing structures this question is arising more often. This is particularly true when the building in question is near the so called ‘tipping point’. This term is akin to an automobile that is either so old or so damaged that it […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Brazilian Hair Straightening ** WARNING ** By Sheila Venancia From 1999 to 2006, I worked as a hair stylist at some of the top salons in Brazilia City, the capital of Brazil. In 2003, a new hair straightening trend took the country by storm. It was called the Brazilian Hair Smoothing (Straightening) Process. This was a new method of straightening even the most curly or kinky hair. It used a new component, known as Keratin. At the time these products were hitting the market I had just opened my own hair salon. Given its growing popularity I decided to try […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
HOLIDAY STYLE By Rebecca Z. Smith Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of Holiday trends this issue. Tis the season to be glamorous! The holidays are here and that means it’s time to get festive. A little black dress is always on par for the party scene, but who says holiday dressing has to be so cut and dry. What color could possibly be more festive than red for the holidays? None! So do it up in the best shades of […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Super Boat Grand Prix “THIS IS NOT JUST A BOAT RIDE” By Ed Bertha Photography by Rodrick Cox There is nothing typical about the Super Boat International Racing Series; the racetrack is mother-nature’s water, relentlessly changing and frequently includes volatile, unpredictable environments. The level of skill required by the racers is exceedingly intense: adrenaline, dexterity, talent and a hyper focus on surroundings and conditions are just a few. It is exciting for spectators as well. There is no stadium-style seating or chain link fence dividing the fans from the racers. Depending on what watercourse is attended, fans watch from the […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
So What is Really Happening in Our Real Estate Market? By Patricia Tan The start of a new year is always a time for reflection on the past twelve months and a look into what the future might hold. When we take this approach to the real estate market, we are fortunate in that the past does hold real statistics that we can consider in retrospect. During 2012 real estate across the country made significant improvement – sales and prices are up and inventory continues to decrease. Nowhere is this more true, than in Florida, where most markets saw strong […]
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Global Entrepreneur By Sara Hand Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) – ran from November 12th through 18th where more than 100 countries across 6 continents participated in more than 30,000 total activities! Launched in 2007 by Carl Schramm, President and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation and Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; this “movement” has grown significantly since its inception. With the strategic aim to foster innovation and creative leadership accompanying the spirit of entrepreneurship across the globe in young people; students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, non-profits, government officials and more engage each year.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Aging Population Spurs Demand For Barrier Free Designs By William Henry PhD Lifestyle of Caregiver Impacted by a Disabled Partner or Parent As the ‘Baby Boomer’ population retires many envision a stress free life funded by their pension funds, social security and the recent proceeds from the sale of their primary residence. Perhaps purchasing a low maintenance condominium or rental of a highly ‘amenitized” apartment is on the horizon. The unanticipated factor is in that in many cases a crippling disability is experienced by one party or another in a committed relationship that was never contemplated. In some cases one […]
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Why a Porsche Cayenne? By Fred Krasne Since 2003 when the Porsche Cayenne was introduced in the USA, it quickly became the highest volume Porsche sold in this country. Now with the introduction of the 2013 Cayenne Diesel and the 2013 Cayenne GTS the model range now has expanded to six models, offering the discriminating driver a wide range of options that will satisfy the most demanding owner.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Furniture Follows Fashion By Ed Bertha I recently enjoyed a conversation with Jeff Bacon, who manages Bacon’s Furniture and Design of Sarasota. He said something that really provoked great interest and curiosity: “Furniture follows fashion”. Interesting indeed: all design students are taught “Form follows function”, and perhaps I didn’t give much thought to the significant impact the fashion industry has on the furniture industry. But it seemed logical. I am sure events such as Manhattan’s Fashion Week are those to which fashionistas pay great attention so they can be the first to sport the new, trendy and sometimes avant-garde whims […]
Thursday, November 1, 2012
TRENDS Fall’s Most Wearable Fashions By Rebecca Z. Smith Welcome to REAL Style, a fashion focused section of REAL Magazine where we explore the world of style and fashion. REAL style is on top of the trends this issue. Our style & fashion cred is in full gear. We are checking out what’s what and what’s new. Neiman Marcus is putting it all together in this issue, showing us the hottest trends for fall. There are several trends this fall that will really stand out from the crowd and happen to be super wearable to boot!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Answers From Behind The Chair Part 2 By Sheila Venancia How often do I need to trim my hair? Trim your hair every three months. This helps to keep the ends looking healthy and fresh. Should I layer my long hair? Sometimes, depending on the texture of your hair. Some long hair should not be layered. If appropriate, layering long hair helps to create a less heavy look, but be careful not to cut to many short layers or you could end up with puffy looking hair. The shortest length should never be above your chin.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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