Though I missed the South Beach Wine and Food Festival due to a prior work commitment, I did get to make it over to one event hosted by Simply Sensible, the Biggest Loser’s new gourmet, refrigerated meals. Within the Sagamore hotel Simply Sensible offered a beauty lounge with a great view of the Atlantic and a comfortable ambiance. I definitely had a “I love Miami” moment while lounging on the couches.
The idea from the mind of Miami native Chef Calvin Harris is genius, who doesn’t want a place to escape and get pampered during an event like Food & Wine. The Beauty Escape offered manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, hair, airbrush makeup, chair massages and henna tattoos by Rik Rak salon. Located in Brickell, Rik Rak is also a boutique and bar. I had a pedicure with a glow in the dark OPI nail color which looks oh so cool once the lights go out.
Calvin personally made sure I got to try one of the meals, while I was getting a pedicure and sipping on VOGA sparkling Pinot Grigio (which I’m now obsessed with). I tried the Mediterranean Chicken with Bowtie Pasta. I’m a picky eater so I was nervous about not liking the entrees but I really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be stocking these in my fridge the next time I hit up my local grocer. P.S. – Sorry I look awful without makeup on but I knew I’d be getting eyelash extensions so I didn’t want to arrive all made up. Good thing too because I ended up having airbrush makeup done by Vanessa.
Hey hey, Nikki Novo I see you writing away. Nikki is the Daily Candy Miami editor. Now I have a face to associate with my email blasts. A quick cell phone shot I took after having my makeup done. Don’t worry I took proper photos later in the evening for an upcoming outfit post. All photos in this post are by photographer Manny Hernandez and I edited a few of them.
Some notable guests that stopped by to get pampered included: Gail Simmons (Top Chef), Carlos Gomez (actor, The Glades), Katrina Campins (The Apprentice, Miami Social), Belkys Nerey (WSVN-FOX anchor), Amara Sohn (WTVJ-NBC anchor), Christina Getty-Maercks, Jacey Birch (WPLG-ABC anchor), Susanne Birbragher, Maya Ezratti, Channing Norton, Megan Harris (Plum TV), Beth Landman (New York Magazine), Samantha Wells, Kate Krader (Food & Wine), Liz Vaccariello (Reader’s Digest), Kiri Tattenbaum (Delish Magazine), Katie Sweeney (YumSugar) and Criselda Breene to name a few.
The Comments
Fashion Agony
Love your hair!
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Amanda
what a fun event! glow in the dark OPI? wow! makeup, no makeup…you looked cute!
xtine
“I took proper photos later in the evening for an upcoming outfit post”
eeeeh I’ll be looking forward to those!
Gah, sounds like you had a wonderful time. I’m glad u were natural in the first pic. It makes for an interesting before and after comparison :).
the Versastyle
this looks like an amazingly good time! food and pampering!!
xo
annette
stylifiq
beautiful even without make up. looks like you had an awesome time
Romina
Hi! It was nice meeting you too. I’m now following you through my google account. Follow me back if you want. I’ll be posting soon your pictures 🙂 cause i really loved what u were wearing. I’ll leave a comment when it’s done. x
Amber
I need that color purple hair!
isabelle
sweet hair!! xx
Cecylia
wow I love the pictures- the lady with the purple hair is gorgeous! Glad you had such a fun time!
drop by my blog sometime 🙂
Ria
CecyliaThat’s me haha.
Brooke Hostetler
How fun! I bet you had a blast 🙂
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