ON THE RAMP

Alberto Leal's Fashion Show: Tenth anniversary celebration features models in exile from Cuba's house of fashion; 7 p.m. Sunday; Ache Supper Club, 3600 SW Ninth St., Little Havana; free. 305-442-1363.

In the Studio at Mansion: Fashion shows from top couture and up-and-coming designers plus music by DJs Konflikt and Affect. Includes celebrity hosts and music performances; 11 p.m. Thursday; Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., South Beach; $15. 305-531-5535 or www.mansionmiami.com.

FRESH FACE, BUFF BOD

Rock 'n' Recharge: Includes various summer packages starting at $99. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way (exit Stirling Road near Hollywood); $99-$199, reservations required. 954-587-5905:

• Features $25 discount on a European facial when purchasing any massage (excluding the 30-minute massage) and free spa pedicure when purchasing an Organic Eminence paprika facial; through Sept. 30:

• Back to School or Work Special: Spa manicure and pedicure with hand paraffin treatment, eyebrow wax and a hair cut (excluding blow dry); $99.

• Summer Breeze: Features a refresher facial, 30-minute Swedish massage and spa manicure and pedicure; $165.

• Journey to Eden: Features a loofah body scrub with your choice of an accompanying pomegranate body treatment to cleanse and detoxify; $199.

• Men's Spa Experience: Includes a 50-minute Swedish massage, gentleman's facial and manicure and pedicure; $199.

Sip and Spa Thursdays: Features 50 percent off all drinks, cocktails and lounge foods at Essensia Lounge, free mini spa services by The Palms Aveda Spa and a first-hour free eco-friendly spa cocktail station. Also includes 50 percent off spa treatments booked and serviced on the night and a special offer of $15 for a 15-minute chair massage, mini makeover, or polish change service; 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; Essensia, 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. 305-908-5458.

FALL PREVIEWS

Saks Fifth Avenue: 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. 305-865-1100, ext. 5284 or www.saksfifthavenue.com: Fall celebration includes brands Elie Tahari, Tory Burch, M Missoni, Eileen Fisher, Lafayette 148 New York, DKNY, Josie Natori's Natorious and La Via 18. In addition, the Contemporary Department displays latest looks from the such labels as Rag & Bone, Current Elliot and Gryphon and introduces the Elizabeth and James shoe collection.

HIP AND HAPPENING

What's Hip Wednesday @ The Biltmore: Features entertainment and fashion from Neiman Marcus and happy hour at the Biltmore Lounge with half-price cocktails and free hors d'oeuvres from 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by Tara Gilani, freelance TV reporter and producer; 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 390 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables. www.biltmorehotel.com or 305-445- 1926.

WORTH A TRY

In the Thick of Things: Bumble and bumble with products sold at dozens of beauty salons in South Florida (check bumbleandbumble.com to find a location year you) has introduced a new Bb Thickening Serum that claims to actually build hair mass within the structure and can thicken locks as much as 8 percent over 12 weeks. Key ingredients are algae, white birch and Hoelen mushroom extracts, caffeine and cholesterol. We doused our baby fine and listless locks with it and left it in overnight. A dozen weeks have not gone by yet, but we can already see a difference. Stay tuned. It sells for about $26 for a 1.7 oz. bottle so we're crossing our fingers the results are permanent.

SURFING THE WEB

Good ``News'' from Green Veranda: Worry about the environment? This firm, which supports fair trade, makes eco-friendly handbags and accessories from recycled newspaper. Some of the handbags are spiffy-looking, cylindrical, coiled creations that are sure to be conversation starters as well as bags that will put you at the fashion forefront. Check out the entire line at www.greendveranda.com.

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