CANDICE GALEKThe founder and CEO of Miami-based Bikini Luxe has taken the swimwear world by storm. Her fashion and lifestyle brand is a global leader in luxury swimsuits and accessories, and Galek’s social media prowess keeps Bikini Luxe on top of what’s trending.

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By Christiana Lilly

the local STYLE

THE BEACH “If you go all the way down to where South Pointe is, it’s relatively quiet. I enjoy it there mostly because

of the available space. You can really lay out a whole blanket and read a book.”

South Pointe Park, One Washington Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-673-7000, ext. 2613;

miamibeachfl.gov.

THE JEWELRY“Tess + Tricia is great

because they only employ local women who are

rebuilding their lives. Not only that, their pieces are stunning, and they look

great with any outfit.” $75. Tess + Tricia labradorite

mix antler necklace, tessandtricia.com.

THE PERFUME “I’m loving the new MAC Air of Style perfume. It’s a must-have for everyday use, and the scent lingers for hours. I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on this one.” $30, MAC Air of Style, MAC Cosmetics at Lincoln Road Mall, 1107 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; 305-538-1088; maccosmetics.com.

THE BIKINI “Kendall Jenner recently wore this olive bikini set while soaking up the sun on a yacht, and it’s been flying off the shelves ever since. Montce bikinis fit like a dream.” $61 (top) and $55 (bottom). Montce Euro Bikini, bikiniluxe.com.

THE COAT“This is my go-to

piece for the office. It fits really

well and is super comfortable. It's hard

to find something so versatile.”

$265. Kenneth Cole silk trench coat. Kenneth Cole at

the Dolphin Mall, 11401 Northwest

12th Street, Miami; 305-365-7446;

kennethcole.com.

THE MEAL“Carrot Express used to be inside of a gas

station — now they have their own standalone restaurant. The tuna teeka bowl is one of my

favorites.” Carrot Express, 1755 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305-535-1379; carrotexpressmiamibeachfl.com.

THE GLOW “During Swim Week I got this

in one of the gift bags. It’s a mixture of gardenia and

coconut, and it has a golden shimmer to it. It makes your

skin super smooth — I've been recommending it to all my

friends.” $42. Kopari coconut body glow, koparibeauty.com.

THE BOOK “Being a business owner, two years in,

I live and breathe the business. This book reminds you to take a step back and that

it’s not all about work.” $14.99. Thrive by Arianna Huffington, Barnes & Noble at The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset

Drive, South Miami; 305-662-4770; barnesandnoble.com.

THE COCKTAIL “Bar Centro at the SLS South Beach serves a mean Passion Fruit Up, which is a must-try.” $16. Bar Centro at the SLS South Beach, 1701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach; 305-674-1701; slshotels.com.

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