Innehållsförteckning för January 2019 från Naples Illustrated

Unmarked calendar pages with crisp edges. A blouse that’s still creased from being folded in a gift box. Remembering to change the year when you write a check (if you still do). Although Christmas is resplendent with tinsel and glee, the new year serves up something far more spectacular: a clean slate. Any day can denote a beginning—especially with the right attitude and a decent breakfast—but the fresh start of January fuels both reflection and resolution. It’s a time to buckle down or lighten up. Another shot to get it right. And while a new year typically brings vows of wholesome food and blissful hobbies, at least for the first few weeks, the Naples metropolitan area has mastered the art of good living for the long haul. For an unprecedented…

Is it vrai or is it faux? Bags and shoes from Christian Louboutin’s Spring-Summer collection beg the question with delicate digits emblazoned in leather, manicured in rouge, and adorned with sparkly rings. Look too quickly at a ballet flat in motion and optical tricks will lead you to believe the former. Reminiscent of Elsa Schiaparelli’s surrealist designs, this cheeky display of trompe l’oeil demonstrates that an illusion can be just as chic as the real thing. Turn the page for more sartorial musts.…

For buying information, turn to page 153. Fashion Editor: Katherine Lande For buying information, turn to page 153. For buying information, turn to page 153. For buying information, turn to page 153. For buying information, turn to page 153. Model: Mila K, Supreme Management, New York Hair: Adrien Coelho at Creative Management using Coelho haircare and Oribe haircare Makeup: Daniela Gozlan at Creative Management using Chanel Les Beiges Digital Tech: JP Cunningham Photo Assistants: David Friske, Julio Carlos NI would like to extend a special thanks to the team behind “Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.” On view at CityPlace’s Culture Lab in West Palm Beach through April 22, this immersive experience provides a behind-the-scenes look at the history, fashion, and setting of the beloved British television series. (cityplace.com/downtonabbey)…

PONY EXPRESS My Favorite Hair Tie active spiral hair ties ($12) keep ponytails in place during the most rigorous runs without causing breakage. (myfavoritehairtie.com) SPORT MODE They may be having a haute moment, but performance sunnies such as these Roka SL-1 sunglasses ($140) are also crucial for weathering hours in the Florida sun. (roka.com) TUNE IN Three customizable pieces ensure Fitbit Flyer headphones ($130) always fit, while six hours of playtime and a bass-pumping Power Boost mode help maintain energy levels. Best Buy locations (bestbuy.com) TIGHT KNIT The seamless fabric of this long cami bra ($68) from Tory Sport by Tory Burch means zero chaffing throughout the race. (torysport.com) EASY BREEZY Nothing’s more breathable than mesh. The Koral Optium tank ($85) will keep runners cool and allow for number tags…

A NEW TWIST IN HAIR ADORNMENTS IS TRENDING ON THE RED CARPET, IN NAPLES, AND EVEN ON SOME FURRY FRIENDS. HAIR TINSEL, OR HAIR BLING, TIES ONTO A SINGLE STRAND OF HAIR CLOSE TO THE SCALP, LASTING FOR WEEKS OR AS LONG AS YOUR HAIR DOES. THE BEST PART IS YOU CAN STILL WASH, BLOW-DRY, AND USE HEAT-STYLING APPLICATORS WITH THEM. MADE FROM DYED SILK THAT CAN TAKE UP TO ONE MONTH TO PERFECT, HAIR BLING COMES IN DOZENS OF COLORS. GO SUBTLE WITH A FEW FLIRTY STRANDS OR BOLD WITH A FULL HEAD. HAIR BY TORIE & COMPANY IN BONITA SPRINGS (HAIRBYTORIEANDCO.COM) OFFERS THE SERVICE TO ALL AGES, WITH PRICES STARTING AT $10 FOR FIVE STRANDS. ROOTS STUDIO IN NAPLES (ROOTSSTUDIONAPLES.COM) ARE EXPERTS AT APPLYING THE TINSEL AT COST…

It’s the cat’s meow—with a mat. Domestic Animal Services of Collier County offers Kitten Yoga, which socializes young felines while up to 20 yogis stretch and pose. “The kittens are set free at the beginning of class and allowed to peruse and amuse,” says volunteer coordinator Jaime Whiting. “As the cats roam, participants are guided by certified yoga instructors who volunteer their time to promote adoption and wellness.” (239-252-7387) Barnyard Yoga in Lehigh Acres offers Goat Yoga in Old Florida style on a farm at the end of a long, winding road. “Goats are very social animals, and when we let them out of the paddock, they head straight to the barn where the yoga classes are,” says farm co-owner Mary Burgess, who started the class two years ago. Attendees…

STYLE NOTES FLOWER POWER: Channel your inner Twiggy with bold floral prints and accents CHECKMATE: Checker patterns update the trend from redux to fashion forward NEARLY NUDE: Keep your beauty look clean with a neutral color palette…

While the closet may be the Mount Everest of organizing projects, there are numerous other decluttering expeditions that boast big rewards when conquered. Here, Jill Bellucci, founder of Jill Bellucci Organizing in Naples, divulges her secrets for bringing maximum order to the home. (jillbellucciorganizing.com) NI: What is your personal philosophy when it comes to home organization? Bellucci: It always goes back to does this piece bring you happiness and do you actually use it? If it doesn’t, it’s probably time to get rid of it. What is your recommended schedule for organizing? People should spread out projects. Start in one space and complete it before moving on. Don’t bring chaos to a bunch of areas in the house at the same time, and don’t think you can get it done…

This addition to the Coast Restaurant menu at Edgewater Beach Hotel mimics a pasta dish with lighter, more refreshing ingredients. The zucchini is put through a spiralizer to create the “noodles,” then sautéed in a garlic-tomato broth with onions, asparagus, celery, snap peasa, nd carrots. “We wanted it to be substantial but also good for you,” says McKenzie Van Essen-Morris, food and beverage director for the hotel. “It fulfills the craving for pasta without all the extra carbs.” Creating the dish was part of the restaurant’s certification for the Blue Zones Project, a community initaitive devoted to helping people live longer, high-quality lives. The availability of more plant-based menu items, among other steps, is working: The Naples area leads the nation in living a healthy lifestyle, according to the Gallup-Sharecare…

THE LISTINGS The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’tmiss places for dining delights. ⋆ = NI’s Dining Hall of Fame* *Dining establishments that have won three or more Dining Awards in the same category are inducted into NI’s Dining Hall of Fame. AMERICAN 7TH AVENUE SOCIAL Eclectic Southern fare and craft cocktails, with an outdoor patio and live music in the evenings. 849 Seventh Ave. S., Naples (7thavenuesocial.com) AGAVE BAR & GRILL Innovative Southwestern cuisine in a comfortable setting. 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples (agavenaples.com) BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf…

Grapevines may not have political opinions, but they are deeply affected by climate change. At first, global warming was a boon for wine production: Vines yielded more grapes, and those grapes ripened earlier, resulting in a crop that was richer and more pleasing. Most of the world’s wine grapes are grown in a band between the thirtieth and fiftieth parallels, with a significant concentration at the forty-fifth parallel north, halfway between the equator and the North Pole (Oregon, Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley and Provence, Central Otago in New Zealand, etc.). By 2050, many researchers expect those regions to be inhospitable to wine grapes, or at least to the varieties currently grown there; Pinot Noir will be impossible in Oregon, and Bordeaux will be better suited to Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and…

A luxurious designer fragrance can up your fashion game before you can say “checkmate.” This season’s winning choices: Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Sicily, an artisanal unisex scent with Sicilian bergamot and jasmine absolute ($310 for 50 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue); Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rêves with an exotic fragrance trail of African cacao flower and peony ($240 for 100 ml, Louis Vuitton); Terre d’Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver, an earthy, green scent of vetiver, Sichuan pepper, and green bergamot ($95 for 50 ml, Sephora); and Bulgari Goldea The Roman Night Absolute, a sensual fragrance of chypre musk, black plum, and orange petal ($95 for 50 ml, Macy’s).…

GOINGS ON 1 Gulf Coast Runners Big Dave’s Polar Plunge, Lowdermilk Park, Naples, $20. (gcrunner.org) Tai Chi in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden, Tuesdays and Thursdays to April 30, $10. (naplesgarden.org) 2 Essence of an Estuary Boat Tour, Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, Naples, also Jan. 8, 15, 17, 25, and 31, $109. (rookerybay.org) Yoga in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden, Wednesdays and Sundays to April 28, $10. (naplesgarden.org) 3 Critic’s Choice Series: The Italian Teacher, Daniels Pavilion, Artis—Naples, also Jan. 5, $48. (artisnaples.org) A Taste of Raku Class, Rosen Gallery & Studios, Naples, Thursdays to Jan. 31, $55. (rosen.gallery) 4 Honey Badger Encounter, Naples Zoo, Fridays to Jan. 25, $25-$35 plus admission fee. (napleszoo.org) 5 Corkscrew Swamp Meditation, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Naples, $20. (corkscrew.audubon.org) Naples Art Association’s New Year’s…

Words to live by: When we embrace all that life has to offer, we can achieve success both personally and professionally. Go-to board game: Apples to Apples. I am very persuasive. Greatest accomplishment: My children of course, and being recognized as Builder of the Year by the Collier Building Industry Association in 2016. 1. Favorite vista: The beautiful Rocky Mountains of Montana. The view from the top of Beehive Basin is breathtaking. 2. Best etiquette advice: I like to send friends and family cards by the traditional U.S. Postal Service. The best thing after a long day is opening your mailbox and receiving a card that lets you know someone is thinking about you. Arabesque of Naples has some of the most fabulous stationery. 3. Bucket-list topper: Visit New Zealand…

East Tennessee native Ben Allen planned to just listen at an open mic night at a Naples bowling alley about seven years ago. “I loved plunking along on the guitar, but I barely knew how to play anything at the time,” says the country crooner, who started coming to Collier County when his parents were seasonal residents. “Two guys were hosting it, and only three people had signed up. I was the only person who was there just to watch. They said, ‘Dude, you’re obviously here to do this, so get up here and do this.’ I couldn’t even stand up and play the guitar at the same time! But I knew that I could sing.” Not only did Allen not strike out that night, he and his band have…

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Breathing personality into a model home is not an easy task. In the absence of inhabitants with lifestyle goals and preferences, distinct tastes, and personal histories, a space is nothing more than a pretty shell. That was the challenge presented to Sheila Corasaniti-Cook and Leslie Gebert of Vogue Interior Design in Bonita Springs, the team commissioned to design the San Michele II model in Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club in Miromar Lakes. Developer Jerry Colton, CEO of Fort Myers–based Harbourside Custom Homes, looked to Gebert and Corasaniti-Cook to create a livable yet sophisticated space that integrated indoor and outdoor living. The first spark of inspiration came courtesy of a textile sourced at High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina. “The fabric is a drapable silk—hand-dyed with black, taupe,…

PANTRY Tip: Organize and label similar products together. Be sure to throw out expired items. Tool: OXO pop containers ($100 for set of 10), Williams Sonoma, Naples (williams-sonoma.com) KITCHEN DRAWERS Tip: Pare down items. You don’t need five of the same serving spoons you only use once a year. Tool: Expandable bamboo utensil tray ($30), Bed Bath & Beyond, Naples (bedbathandbeyond.com) DEVICES Tip: Have a designated area for this. Don’t have your phone, watch, and iPad all placed in different areas. I love the stands that hold and charge everything together. Tool: Portable charging center for tech gear ($130), G.U.S. (greatusefulstuff.com) BEDSIDE TABLE Tip: I recommend keeping pertinent items you actually use in a drawer. My top drawer is storage for everything I need at bedtime. I use mostly clear…

VIBE: Sophisticated, free-spirited, and incredibly artistic WHEN TO visit: July, August, and September are the best months with warm days, bluebird skies, and cool nights. HOW TO START THE DAY: Breakfast at our favorite organic restaurant, Café Pasqual’s (pasquals.com). The breakfast quesadilla is reason alone to visit Santa Fe. GO-TO RESTAURANTS: The Compound (compoundrestaurant.com), a converted adobe home in a magnificent setting, and Geronimo (geronimorestaurant.com) for the fiery sweet chili and honey grilled Mexican white prawns. WHERE TO STAY: The Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi (rosewoodhotels.com) or the Inn of the Five Graces (fivegraces.com), both of which are near the Santa Fe Plaza, the heart of the city. WHERE TO SHOP: Canyon Road (visitcanyonroad.com) has hundreds of galleries, artist studios, designer jewelry shops, and restaurants all within one short mile.…

Native Americans used dream catchers to protect sleeping members of the tribe, mainly children and babies, from bad dreams and nightmares. Made of a small wooden hoop, the charm is covered in an imitation spider web with sacred items attached, usually feathers or beads that dangle from the bottom. Legend has it that negative dreams and thoughts are caught in the web, while good dreams pass through and gently slide down the feathers to the person sleeping below. When the morning sun hits the web, the bad dreams are destroyed. On a practical level, dream catchers can act as a helpful coping mechanism for young children who struggle with nightmares or sleep anxiety. You can find some beautifully crafted dream catchers in Naples at Silver Eagle Gallery (silvereaglegallery.com), Goddess I…

Step out of an infrared sauna and you’ll feel as if you just completed an intense workout, when in fact you were lying horizontally reading the latest Naples Illustrated. While the jury is still out on claims of serious detoxification, believers maintain the benefits can range from a better night’s sleep to reduced anxiety. Erik Krupp, owner of The Om Spa, Naples, shares the appeal of infrared saunas. (theomspa.com) NI: What is an infrared sauna? Krupp: Infrared saunas harness infrared waves (a form of light energy) and direct them into your body where light energy becomes heat energy. Unlike steam saunas (180-220 degrees) that pull sweat out of your body, infrared (90-120 degrees) penetrates up to three inches into the body, pushing out the sweat from under the skin. What…

A FASHIONISTA’S BFF, THE STYLEBOOK APP LETS YOU ORGANIZE YOUR CLOSET AND MANAGE YOUR WARDROBE WHEREVER YOU ARE. HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: SNAP A PICTURE OF EVERYTHING IN YOUR CLOSET AND ORGANIZE IT ACCORDING TO LOOKS, I.E., GYM, EVENING, WORK, WEEKEND, ETC. PINCH AND DRAG ITEMS, INCLUDING ACCESSORIES, TO CREATE HUNDREDS OF OUTFITS. THE CALENDAR FEATURE HELPS YOU PLAN WHAT OUTFIT TO WEAR FOR THE WEEK AND KEEPS TRACK OF WHAT YOU WORE ON WHAT DATE. YOU CAN EVEN KEEP TRACK OF WHETHER AN ITEM IS CLEAN, IN THE WASH, AT THE CLEANERS, OR HAS BEEN BORROWED BY A FRIEND. AVAILABLE FOR THE IPHONE OR IPAD, $3.99. (STYLEBOOKAPP.COM)…

COVER Beaded embellished gown ($29,900), Valentino, Marissa Collections, Naples; metal, resin, and strass bracelet ($6,350), Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Naples; clear and jet rhinestone drop earrings ($338.30), House of Lavande, houseoflavande.com. TABLE OF CONTENTS Toile de jouy trench coat ($6,400), Dior, dior.com; diamante collar necklace ($1,100), House of Lavande, houseoflavande.com; fantasy-cut bicolor citrine ring (price upon request), Provident Jewelry, Naples. PAGE 82 Toile de jouy trench coat ($6,400), tulle flounced petticoat ($8,500), Diorcamp low boots ($990), Dior, dior.com; diamante collar necklace ($1,100), House of Lavande, houseoflavande.com; quartz drop earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold (price upon request), fantasy-cut bicolor citrine ring (price upon request), Provident Jewelry, Naples. PAGE 83 Embroidered V-neck jumpsuit (price upon request), Louis Vuitton, Naples; scalloped diamante necklace styled as headpiece ($975.80), assortment of diamante channel-set…