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Contributorsitem is worth the splurge this Fall... Our contributors share which Native-New Yorker Julie Baumgardner is a freelance writer on art, music, style and design. Her work has appeared in Art+Auction, Details, the New York Times' T magazine, Elle.com, Interview, Surface, Whitewall and V, among others. "Sneakers! While flats have been shunned for the last few years, the more gypset we all become, it's so necessary to have a gorgeous, dressy pair of trainers, like Giuseppe Zanotti's embossed croc-and-gold kicks that are as fashionable as they are functional." Douglas Friedman was born and raised in New York City and now divides his time between his hometown and Los Angeles. He shoots portraits, interiors and fashion for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Italia, InStyle and The New York Times. In this issue, Friedman visits the studio of Thakoon Panichgul and captures him as he was preparing for the Spring 2014 collections. "My fall splurge is boxing lessons. I've committed to three months of legit boxing at a down and dirty basement gym. No scented candles, no mood lighting, no bubble gum—and no free bath products in the locker room." 38 BAL HARBOUR Kate Betts is a contributing editor at Travel+Leisure and was until 2009 the editor of Time Style & Design, a special supplement to the magazine. Previously, Betts was editor-in-chief of Harper's Bazaar and the fashion news director of Vogue. She is the author of the book "Everyday Icon: Michelle Obama and the Power of Style." "I have been hankering for a new pair of Louboutin boots. They are so sleek and chic. The essence of classic style, but expensive! And while you're at it, throw in that blush pink cashmere Céline coat!"