X5 Superlite 7010 Travel Dryer
After purchasing this X5 Superlite Travel Hair Dryer, my travel life completely changed. No longer do I have to lug around my heavy full-sized hair dryer, use the dinky hotel wall dryers, or borrow someone else’s. It’s at the top of my packing list each trip. With a foldable handle, it takes up barely any space in my suitcase…which makes me laugh every time. Did I really pack that giant dryer for all of those trips? Now, you’re probably thinking that something this small (7″ x 4″ closed) won’t have the power to dry your mane. But, you’re wrong. This nano tourmaline, ionic ceramic dryer has a 1600 watt output and dries my long, thick hair in 5 minutes…and that’s with some styling (it comes with a slim concentrator nozzle and volume diffuser). This is a necessity for every beauty-conscious traveler and is worth every penny. Grab your own X5 Superlite magic hair dryer at ArriveChic.com.
Can’t get into that hot, new restaurant for dinner? Go for lunch! Hitting the major restaurants at lunch can get you a table, better service, save you some money (which you can spend later shopping), and free up your evenings to just relax with room service after a long day of sight-seeing.
Felix Rey Mercer Cosmetic Pouch
Can you believe that this is a cosmetic bag? It is so gorgeous that you’ll want to keep pulling it out of your handbag to show it off. Measuring 7.5″ x 4.5″ x 3″, the Felix Rey Mercer Cosmetic Pouch is roomy enough to hold all of your cosmetics giving you every chance of looking your best. The black snake embossed nylon and chunky, metallic, black zipper add the perfect amount of shine and sophistication, making it a favorite of mine. The best part? There’s an inside pocket the perfect size for a few credit cards. Can we say evening clutch? I have a feeling my Mercer Pouch won’t be used for just cosmetics this Fall. Get yours now at the Arrive Chic e-boutique!
Before slipping those shoes on to see the sights or spend the night on the town, cover your feet with clear antiperspirant. Moisture causes blisters so keep those tooties dry. Works every time.
Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort
At this time of the summer, if I’m going away, there better be a pool or beach nearby. Check out these 10 luxury hotels with great Labor Day Weekend Getaway rates and beach/pool amenities:
3 night stay, Friday through Monday.
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach starting at $229/nt
W Hotels, Fort Lauderdale starting at $236/nt
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale starting at $269/nt
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples starting at $239/nt
The Standard, Miami Beach starting at $249/nt
Fairmont Turnberry Isle, Miami starting at $239/nt
Mandarin Oriental Miami starting at $218/nt
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey starting at $269/nt
W Hotels, Los Angeles Westwood starting at $214/nt
Fairmont, Newport Beach starting at $199/nt
Rates found on each individual hotel website.
The Forge
The Forge has been a favorite South Florida restaurant of mine since I was a teenager and it is always on my list for out-of-towners when they ask where to eat. It is a Miami Beach icon, the decor is breathtaking, the food, excellent, and the crowd, head-turning. So, when we were invited to dinner there a few weeks ago with a fabulous couple, we didn’t pass it up. We hadn’t been back since the renovation was completed last year and we couldn’t wait to peek inside. It was gorgeous. Each piece of furniture was more unique than the next and they were mixed perfectly to compliment each other. Thankfully, the famous stained glass walls were still a-glow and the service was as stellar as always.
The Forge
I was loving the private room that seated 16 people at a square table made of three slabs of wood from the same tree, each weighing 3500 lbs. Surrounding the table were dramatic white leather chairs with extremely high backs and a wooden bench by the floor to ceiling glass wall. White House Chandeliers hung overhead from the Madison Era.
Once we finally sat down (and calmed down) after touring each room, our dinner choices included:
Lobster, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich toasted brioche, chopped fresh peanuts, onion marmalade, diced chilled lobster
Crispy Corn Ravioli dusted with parmesan
Lobster Bisque topped with diced lobster & sour cream
Grilled Shrimp Waffle caviar, basil butter sauce
Three Mushroom Risotto roasted shiitake, portabello and porcini, alba white truffle oil
“Coffee And Eggs” coffee crusted ribeye, goat cheese frittata
The Forge Soufflé s’mores flavor
While the Lobster PB&J and the Coffee & Eggs were interesting and quite tasty, I fell in love with the Crispy Corn Ravioli and the Three Mushroom Risotto. My mouth just watered. Our wonderful night ended with the s’mores soufflé that was worth the wait. The Forge, once again, was fantastic.
The Forge originally opened in 1969 and was renovated in 2010 when it was awarded 3.5 out of four stars (Excellent) by The Miami Herald. Shortly after, the City of Miami Beach declared June 8, 2010 as “FORGE DAY”. The Forge has also been awarded Best Chef, Dewey Losasso 2010 & Best Wine Selection in a Restaurant 2010 by Miami New Times, The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Five Star Diamond Award 2003 -2009, Wine Spectator Best of the Best Award of Excellence 2003-2009, DIRONA Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award 2003-2004, The Chaines des Rotissurs Plate 2 Times, and the American Express Travel Holiday Award 8 Times.
Meet Ashley
Former NYC fashion industry girl, forever traveler, foodie at heart, and now Mom in Miami. My blog, Arrive Chic, covers the style I find in everyday life both on the road and at home, often with my two energetic little boys in tow.
