REAL Exclusive Magazine

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 create controlled damage to the collagen fiber network to accelerate the body’s natural collagen building process. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and firmness due to sun exposure, smoke, exhaust, and many other environmental factors. As the elasticity becomes slack, our skin begins to sag and wrinkle. Thermage targets the collagen-producing layers in the skin to strengthen and restore the damage, creating tighter, smoother skin. The body’s natural collagen building cycle takes several months to reach its peak production, so your best results will be seen after 6 months and continue for up to 2 years or longer! Read More

Fashion Watch

The Six Most Wearable 2017 Fashion Trends

By Becca Z. Towery

My REAL Style readers, are you ready for our official weather—and the clothes to accompany it? This Issue, I want to share some forecast ideas and trends in the fashion world. Fashion Week has passed, and there are a lot of bright new looks now blooming. I don’t know about you, but I have had my eyes on the new trends since they debuted on runways last fall. Tons of my favorite designers, and yours, showed pretty, edgy, groundbreaking, inspiring—and totally wearable—looks that we can now get our hands on. What is YOUR favorite look or trend this season?

Let’s take a look at REAL Style’s fashion roundup to get some outfit ideas, and start planning and plotting our style for this season…starting with the Floral trend you see in the photo: YuJia, Multicolor Floral A-line Frill Sleeve Midi Dress (available at www.stylewe.com). Read More

FLAT IRONS… So Many Choices?

By Sheila Venancia

Which flat iron is right for you? That depends largely on your hair type. A person with coarse, curly hair requires a different type of tool than a person with fine or slightly wavy hair.

Flat iron plates are made with a handful of different materials. Ceramic, tourmaline, a ceramic/tourmaline mix, and titanium are the most common. What’s the difference between these materials, and how does the plate material you choose affect your results?

CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL

Ceramic – Many of today’s flat irons have ceramic infused into the plate. The negative ions emitted by the ceramic help create a smooth, shiny look. This might sound like magic, but there’s actually a scientific explanation behind it. Read More

Americans Venture Overseas For Real Estate

By Patricia Tan

The strength of the U.S. Dollar has led to an increase in the number of Americans considering the purchase of real estate in another country. Their motivations can be many and varied: from straightforward investment potential, to life style choices, less expensive retirement living to a desire to reconnect with their ethnic roots.

Whatever the motivation, the decision to buy real estate in another country is not one that should be taken lightly. My advice to anyone considering such a purchase right now would include:

• Conduct extensive research on the country and area in which you are interested. There are many resources on the internet to help you do this before you even leave home.

• Be sure to check for developments that are planned for a particular area – commercial buildings, residential neighborhoods and infrastructure – roads, sewer, water etc. Look at the track record of local government and developers. Have they delivered on their promises? Read More

Expert Witnesses And Causality

By William Henry, PhD

And Joellen Gill

What is Causality and how do Expert Witnesses deal with it?

The term refers to the reason something happened – the cause for it.

Determining cause is like peeling an onion. For example, in a case were someone trips and falls and is injured there can be many contributors to the equation and different causes for different effects.

For instance, who is the person injured and what are his or her characteristics? Old or young? Light or heavy? Good or not-so-good eye sight? Subject to seizures? Subject to losing balance? These are some of the types of things that can contribute to a fall and injury.

There is also the question for the cause of the injuries themselves. An extreme example of this is the forensic determination of the cause of death of a gunshot victim. The person was shot. Is that the cause of death? Maybe it is and maybe it is not. The pathologist must determine that. The evidence for the gunshot wound is not the same as that for the cause of death. Read More

The Paper Trail – Wallpaper and Your Interior Design

By Marcia Norris

It’s the luxury home you’ve been waiting for and a clean slate to apply the style that best suits you. Should you hire a professional interior designer to avoid making costly mistakes with the wrong materials and finishes? If you want to stylize, personalize and customize your home, the answer is yes.

But more importantly, I’ve found that no matter which style you want to work with, it’s the quality of the materials that count. We all love luxury, and we notice it in a cut crystal chandelier, a worn leather chair, a beautifully carved wood mantel, or a sumptuous silk drapery. All these elements are a testament to the endurance of style and beauty. If you are looking for lasting quality in terms of materials and finishes, an experienced designer can help you achieve that goal.

Among all the design components, wallpaper is one that can entirely transform the mood and feel of a room. It can be bold and dramatic, or simply a soft backdrop to the furnishings, art and accessories. The popularity of wallpaper has waxed and waned over the years, but in recent times has made a comeback. But don’t think it has to look like your grandmother’s living room. Technology has positively influenced wallpaper manufacturing techniques. Before we talk about that, let’s take a look back in time. Read More

Stand Up Against Aging With Forever Young BBL + Colorescience!

By Gail Coleman

Get Back Your Youth!
Forever Young BBL is a non-invasive skin treatment procedure that uses infrared and visible light to penetrate the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin to reverse the signs of aging and create a youthful, healthy complexion. The broad range of wavelengths used in the BBL procedure deliver full face rejuvenation, as well as, targets many skin conditions including solar lentigines/liver spots, erythema/redness, skin texture, melasma, acne, rosacea, and more.

Deeper Than Skin-The Study Behind Forever Young BBL
Dr. Bitter’s study further concludes the Forever Young BBL treatment can restore the gene expression pattern in the damaged and aged DNA of human skin cells to resemble the DNA sequence of younger skin cells. This finding suggests Forever Young BBL potentially has the ability to bring back your youthful skin! In fact, a blind panel study of physician evaluators determined patients appeared 9 years younger than their actual age after receiving BBL treatments. Dr. Bitter recommends a regular regimen of BBL treatments annually to reduce and delay long-term signs of aging in a non-surgical, natural way. As a result, the skin cells are reinvigorated leading to better elasticity and more even overall pigmentation and color, as well as, smoother, firmer and clearer skin.

What Does It Feel Like?
The Forever Young BBL treatment itself is very quick, usually taking only about Read More

Olivia Newton John

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers

“Spelled Different Because We Are Different”

By Nicole Carbon

Photography by James Corwin Johnson & Giovanni Lunardi

Layout by Mia McKeehan

It may be totally obvious but “Physical” by Olivia Newton John is the most popular physical therapy song. Who can forget the video of Olivia jumping around in her spandex and leg warmers singing, “Let’s get physical”? Physical therapy often involves exercise to help improve mobility and strength, and this song can really get you moving.

It’s time to get FYZICAL! Read More

Perrone Construction’s

Acqua Vita

Represented by Lynne Koy

Barefoot Elegance

By Ed Bertha

Acqua Vita is as expansive as it is stunning. The estate is entered through a beautiful gated wall designed to complement and enhance the overall feel of the spaces beyond, passing through this structure the home becomes the focus and the surrounding grounds beautifully accent it. As you drive the long paver drive to the home the grounds are highly manicured, a seamless mix of giant old oaks, cedar trees, ferns, lush mature vegetation as well as stately royal palms carefully chosen to compliment a yard that at once seems both natural as well as highly manicured.

The home itself is a nod to the beautiful Palm Beach beachfront estate homes that seem to carry an uncanny sense of barefoot elegance. Read More

Getting REAL With Jack Dowd

By Ed Bertha

“Events Happen, Experiences Are Created”
Ed Bertha

In a span of sixty days REAL Exclusive Magazine produced “Last Call” Recalled and Arts on the Bay. Both events featured renowned artwork from artist Jack Dowd. Read More

REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Arts On The Bay

Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)

Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27

Host Lynne Koy

Coldwell Banker Previews International

Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions

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REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Arts On The Bay

Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)

Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27

Host Lynne Koy

Coldwell Banker Previews International

Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions

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Arts On The Bay

Featuring Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC)

Showcasing Jack Dowd’s 27

Host Lynne Koy

Coldwell Banker Previews International

Click HERE to download the event PDF. Slide show (200+ photos) and videos below. Read More

REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Last Call Recalled

Featuring Ringling College of Art + Design

Showcasing Jack Dowd’s Last Call

Special Guest Twinkle

Host Dimmitt Automotive Group, The Sarasota Studio

Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions

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REAL Exclusive Magazine Presents Last Call Recalled

Featuring Ringling College of Art + Design

Showcasing Jack Dowd’s Last Call

Special Guest Twinkle

Host Dimmitt Automotive Group, The Sarasota Studio

Video by Denis Lauzon, Lauzon Productions

Read More