Sophisticated with a dash of swagger, these local trendsetters prove that style is indeed a state of mind.
Ximena Caminos (@xcaminos) is a force to be reckoned with in Miami’s cultural scene. Caminos’ legacy includes artistic founding and directing Faena Art, an international multidisciplinary arts platform in Miami Beach. Since the 90s, she’s curated large-scale public art installations, such as Leandro Erlich’s “Order of Importance” for Miami Art Week. Now, as a cultural entrepreneur and cultural place maker, she holds the prestigious chair position at the BlueLab Preservation Society. Additionally, she serves as the chief CCO for HoneyLab Creative and is the visionary founder behind The ReefLine. In every endeavor, Caminos brings a unique blend of creativity and dedication.
Breakfast
Meditation, Japanese incense and mate with fresh mint leaves
Wake-up time
7 a.m.
Diet
Vegan/flexitarian
Doppelganger
Silvia Earle
Nemesis
Boredom
Escape
A good massage and the ocean
Weakness
Impatience
Uniform
Black linen dress
Hotel
Aman Tokyo and Faena Miami Beach
Poolside at Faena Hotel Miami Beach FAENA PHOTO BY TODD EBERLE
Workout
Tennis, tennis, tennis
Last meal
Everything Matcha
Supplements
Love, Gaba, Tryptophan, ashwagandha
Wellness App
ZERO intermittent fasting
Workout Shoes
Hokas
Hoka workout sneakers, hoka.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Workout outfit
Twin Fantasy leggings and Wilson tennis skirts
Workout buddy
Christophe Delavaut—my coach
Best advice
Very few things are as important as they seem.
Philanthropy
The ReefLine,
Soulmate
Luciano Ferreyra
Bedtime
11 p.m.
Gym bag
YSL
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello gym bag, ysl.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
3 Desert Island essentials
EpiPen, goggles, painters’ toolkit
Yesterday
I took a Va’a—a traditional Tahitian and Polynesian sailing canoe—around the bay of Pao Pao in Moorea in French Polynesia with Tahitian cultural leaders, ReefLine Ambassador and Ocean Solutionist Bodhi Patil, along with my partner, Luciano.
PHOTO BY KARLA GARCIA
Maria Tettamanti (@mariatettamanti) is the voice behind Thewordygirl. com, a blog brimming with her humorous takes on fashion, travel, beauty and food. She’s also a revered journalist, having written for The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive while stepping into the spotlight as an HSN Guest Host. Reflecting her prowess in social media, Maria manages high-profile accounts and her own. Dive deeper into her world through her Instagram, where she uncovers Miami’s hidden gems and shares everyday inspiration.
Wake-up time
9 to 10 a.m.
Diet
Mediterranean
Doppelganger
Jennifer Aniston
Nemesis
Traffic
Escape
Cat Cay, Bahamas
Weakness
Hillstone’s spinach and artichoke dip
Uniform
SKIMS lounge sets
Hotel
La Mer Beachfront Inn in Cape May, NJ
Workout
Daily walks outside and a pinch of Pilates
Supplements
Vitamin D, Blood Builder and magnesium
Mentor
My late father
Workout Shoes
New Balance
Workout outfit
Lululemon or Splits 59
Workout buddy
My Goldendoodle, Lulu
Best advice
“Comparison is the thief of joy.”
Philanthropy
Style Saves, St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospitals
Mantra
“I don’t chase, I attract.”
Streaming now
Any true crime documentary is my love language
Dinner
I whip up delicious dishes every night at home and share my recipes over on my Instagram stories, @mariatettamanti
Soulmate
Ever since the age of 20, my Sebastian
Bedtime
10 p.m.
On my nightstand
Water, Warby Parker readers, a current book and a silk eye mask
3 Desert Island essentials
Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, De La Heart wide brim visor and a book
Augustinus Bader’s The Rich Cream PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Lulusilk eye mask, amazon.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
De La Heart’s wide brim visor, delaheart.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
PHOTO BY GERARDO BRICENO
Gigi (@gigivogel), another Miami-style maven, discovered her passion for wellness through years of personal refinement. Open and heartfelt on social media, she became a beacon for health and natural beauty in her community, blending ancestral healing with modern routines. This journey led to the creation of the De La Heart bodycare line, allowing her followers to embrace self-care intimately. Her growing influence showcases Miami as a hub for wellness, setting trends that resonate far beyond the city’s boundaries.
Wake-up time
5 a.m.
Diet
Mediterranean
Doppelganger
Penelope Cruz
Nemesis
Gluten
Escape
Yoga
Weakness
Spicy Skinny Margarita
Hermès Kelly bag, hermes.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Uniform
Agolde jeans, Eterne white tee, Alaia flats, and Hermès Kelly bag
Alaia flats, maison-alaia.com. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Hotel
Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in France
Workout
Yoga and Pilates and one weekly strength training session
Last meal
Spaghetti pomodoro from Cipriani
Supplements
LMNT electrolytes, E3 Live Algae, Pendulum probiotics and Curcumin
Wellness App
Oura
Mentor
Alina Villasante
Workout Shoes
Barefoot
Workout outfit
Alo Yoga airlift leggings and airlift intrigue bra
Workout playlist
Any of @handstanddan’s Spotify playlists
Workout buddy
My daughter, Shiva
Best advice
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
Philanthropy
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and Mia’s Miracles Foundation
Mantra: The way you breathe is the way you live.
Streaming now
I’m not big on TV but I’m currently reading Pink Glass Houses by Asha Elias.
Gym bag
Bink water bottle, sunglasses, De La Heart’s rose water mist, visor and a yoga towel
De La Heart Rose Water Mist, delaheart.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
PHOTO BY SARAH AKIBA @AWOM LAB
As the co-founder, creative director and lead designer of TOV—a groundbreaking, female-focused furniture brand—Chaya (@tovfurniture) and her husband Bruce have meticulously crafted their company from the ground up. Their mission has always been to inject a youthful, vibrant energy into the furniture industry, setting TOV apart as a trendsetting brand. Residing in Miami Beach, Chaya balances her professional pursuits with her family life, sharing her journey with her husband and daughters. Her work frequently takes her around the globe, drawing inspiration and sourcing materials from diverse design hubs and factories.
Wake-up time
6 a.m.
Doppelganger
Sienna Miller
Nemesis
Anyone who’s fake
Escape
Spending time with my golden retriever and snuggling
Weakness
Binge-watching TV on Netflix
Uniform
Button-down with a pleated skirt
Hotel
Intercontinental in Da Nang, Vietnam
Workout
Barry’s every other day and bodybuilding in between
Last meal
Peanut butter toast on sourdough
Supplements
Daily Collagen and Vitamin B12
Mentor
Kerry Lebensburger from Ashley Furniture
Workout Shoes
ON Clouds
ON Cloud running sneakers, on.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Workout outfit
KITH workout sets
KITH Women Ellis Active Bra, kith.com PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
Workout playlist
Eminem and Linkin Park
Workout buddy
My husband
Best advice
Instead of regretting things, look at those moments as hard lessons that got you to where you are now.
Mantra
No stands for next option.
Dinner
Broiled chicken and brown rice
Soulmate
My husband, Bruce
Bedtime
10:00 p.m.
On my nightstand
My Diptyque candle, a photo of my three girls and a box of tissues
Theme song to your life
“Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo” by Sophia Loren
3 desert island essentials
Sunscreen, a Stanley cup filled with 7/11 ice and my Yankees hat
PHOTO BY BILL TAYLOR
Verky Baldonado (@very_verky) is an accomplished creative with a keen eye for fashion and lifestyle trends. She is currently making waves as a producer at i am OTHER, a film and television production company founded by the visionary Pharrell Williams. In her role as Senior Director, Baldonado focuses on original stories that feature underrepresented voices, including Amazon Prime series HARLEM and Williams’s animated biopic, PIECE BY PIECE, debuting in theaters on Oct. 11. Prior to joining i am OTHER, Baldonado was the Fashion Director at Latina Media Ventures before transitioning into editor-at-large. In this capacity, she excelled in expanding the brand’s footprint across the realms of fashion, social media, event appearances and digital platforms.
Breakfast
Hard-boiled eggs, a side of avocado and a couple of crackers
Wake-up time
6:45 a.m.
Doppelganger
Eva Mendes circa 2000’s
Eva Mendes circa 2000s. PHOTO: BY GREGG DEGUIRE/WIREIMAGE
Nemesis
An ignorant, boisterous person
Escape
A first-class plane ride somewhere far away with my family beside me
Weakness
A sale
Uniform
Anything Eberjay
Eberjey pajamas PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE BRAND
Hotel
Amanpuri
Workout
Yoga sculpt and tennis
Last meal
Pizza in Sicily
Isola Bella in Taormina, Sicily PHOTO: BY GARY YEOWELL/GETTY IMAGES
Wellness App
Headway
Mentor
Mimi Valdés
Workout Shoes
Tennis sneakers
Workout outfit
Lululemon tennis outfit or Athleta onesie for Yoga
Workout playlist
Vanessa at Yoga Six has the best playlist!
Workout buddy
Cindy Pearlstein
Best advice
Prioritize what you will be remembered by in 100 years.
Philanthropy
Angels for Humanity
Mantra
“Don’t worry, be happy.”
Streaming now
The Bear
Dinner
Sushi
Soulmate
My husband
Bedtime
Midnight, but I’m always aiming to go to bed earlier.
On my nightstand
A book, phone, water
Theme song to your life
“Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley and The Wailers
3 Desert Island essentials
Sunscreen, water, family photo
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