Category: Fashion Show

Beauty Bash, Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone Benefiting PetNet Miami 5/18/13

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Beauty Bash, Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone
Miami Beach Beauty Show LogoSaturday May 18, 2013, 7pm – 10pm
Mansion Nightclub
1235 Washington Ave
South Beach, FL 33139
www.miamibeachbeautyshow.com
Tickets Just $25
Tickets: charge by phone only $25.00 call Abraham at 305.333.6725 with no service fees or Purchase Tickest Online or at the door $35.00

The business of Fashion and Beauty has brought the world within reach and brought everything beautiful under one roof at the Miami Beach Beauty Show. Celeberity Meet and Greet hosted by Jo Blackwell-Preston with Special Guest Samy sponsored by Hot by Hair’s How Magazine and SFG Magazine

Includes complimentary cocktail eats and sweets 7 to 8pm. Live entertainment and fashion week show by Dion Atelier brought to you by Dream Labs South Beach

Hosted by Jo Blackwell-Preston and Samy Suarez, this will be an Evening of Beauty, Fashion and Entertainment benefiting a Cause. This year our Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone will offer the most amazing Runway show by Dion we have ever attempted.

Followed by the Miami Beach Beauty Show May 18/19/20, 2013

I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend 4/26/13-4/27/13

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I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend
FemmeFabMagAd-1aApril 26-27, 2013
Deauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
www.iamfemmefabulous.com

The ultimate 2-day women’s empowerment fashion event and fundraiser in Miami. The event will be hosted by Jawan Strader of NBC 6, Shelby Rushin & Miss Kimmy of WEDR/99JAMZ on April 26 and 27, 2013. Guests of I Am Femme Fabulous Weekend will be introduced to a variety of products and services in industries such as Fashion, Beauty, Health, Fitness, Food, Wine, Spa, Art and Music. The event will feature vendors, empowerment seminars, pop up shops, awards, great food, tantalizing cocktails, special performances, fashion shows, raffles, giveaways and so much more. VIP attendees will receive complimentary gift bags filled with products samples, gift certificates and coupons for the Femme Fabulous.

The charity focus of this event is to raise money to support Women In Distress of Broward County (www.womenindistress.org), the only nationally accredited, state-certified, full service domestic violence center serving Broward County. Women In Distress offers 24-hour crisis intervention through their Crisis Hotline and emergency shelter, as well as counseling and support for victims and their children. The organization also provides education and professional trainings on domestic violence and related topics in Broward County schools and in the community.

Main Events
Cirque De Femme II Seminars (Friday, April 26, 2013) Cirque De Femme II is a one-day invigorating conference that will help women refresh their minds and bodies, re-new their spirits, re-affirm the commitment to themselves, and re-invent their careers! The day-long conference will encourage and inspire women to overcome personal challenges and develop effective career strategies that will help to make our guests more fabulous than they were before attending the event.

EVC Style Runway (Friday, April 26-27, 2013) EVC Style Runway is a two-day, state of the art fashion event featuring some of today’s most promising and successful designers in Fashion. EVC Style is made up of agency-quality models, professional hair & make-up teams, and is coordinated and produced by Fashion Show Innovations and Event Visions Consulting. Our Production Team’s past clients include, Mercedes Benz Swim Week: Red Carter, Vitamin A, Gen Art, Funkshion, Miami Fashion Week and more.

Tafari Awards Luncheon (Saturday, April 27, 2013) The “Tafari Awards” Brunch is a charity luncheon held to honor successful women who inspire others through their perseverance, drive and motivation; all of which have led to their achievements. The event features a formal 3-course lunch, fashion show, special performance, special honored guests, and much more.

Hosts
Shelby Rushion: Music Director and Midday Personality for WEDR/Miami (99JAMZ).
Javan Strader: Co-Anchor on NBC 6 South Florida Today, weekdays from 5-7am.
Miss Kimmy: Morning Show Local Co-Host for the Rickey Smiley Morning Show on WEDR/Miami (99JAMZ).

Special Guests
Gwen Thibeaux: Motivational speaker, personal growth and development trainer and author of “Embracing The Greatens Within: A Journey of Purpose and Passion”.
Yanni Brown: Author, motivational speaker, certified relationship educator, Founder/CEO of Making Love Better TwoGether.
Angela Thomas: Eight-time self-published author and certified professional speaker, model, life coach, entrepreneur and inspirational columnist writer for Trendsetters 2 Trendsetters Magazine in Atlanta.
Fabienne Claude: Kemetic Yoga Instructor.
Christian De La Huerta: Writer, speaker, retreat and group facilitator for over 20 years, and author of the award-winning and critically-acclaimed book “Coming out Spiritually”.
Crosby Noricks: PR professional and Social Media Maven.
Deanne Graham: Director of Sales and Marketing for Welcome Visitor Magazine in South Florida.
Nikki Rich: Radio personality, CEO of “The Nikki Rich Show”.
Nolwen LaLanne: Professional Dancer and Founder – Nest of Living Arts.

Staff
Event Visions, Executive Producer (www.eventvisions.com ) A full service company that bridges Public Relations, Event Production & Management, and Brand Marketing with a combination of the latest technology and the creative aptitude needed in compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Their mission is to coordinate innovative events that utilize strategic partnerships and integrate sustainable products and services to better our community socially, economically and culturally all while providing clients with top notch service to best promote their brands.

Charlene Meriedy of Fashion Show Innovations, Fashion Show Director, GRANDE Lady of Fashion Events…Owner of Fashion Show Innovations [FSI – Productions and Promotions]…Fashion Show Producer /Director/ Stylist / Runway Coach … Director of Double Digits Plus ..Show producer of Real Women Shaping Style ….Founder of the CURVY Closet Project and fabulous Host of FULL Fashion Exchange social & fashion Networking event for "real -size" women.

Tickets
I am Femme Fabulous 2 Day General Admission Pass – Cost: $50
2 Day Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows 1 Complimentary Raffle Ticket. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

I am Femme Fabulous Expo – 2 Day VIP Pass – Cost: $100
Preferred Seating During EVC Style Runway Shows Friday & Saturday. 3 Complimentary Drinks Complimentary Gift Bag 1 Complimentary Raffle ticket *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Tafari Awards Luncheon – Cost: $250
3-Course Lunch with VIP Taste Makers, Celebrities and Public Figures. Awards Luncheon Featuring Fashion Shows, Special Performances and special guest speakers. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque De Femme Interactive Luncheon (Friday) – Cost: $200
3-Course Interactive Luncheon Mini Fashion Shows, Makeovers, Style Tips & Networking. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo / EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque De Femme – Very Fabulous TIcket – Cost: $350
All Access VIP Ticket Benefits: Preferred Seating at all Workshops. Networking. Complimentary VIP 2DAY Pass to I am Femme Fabulous EXPO & EVC Style Runway Shows. Continental Breakfast Complimentary Ticket to Interactive Luncheon (Friday) Complimentary Ticket to Tafari Awards Charity Luncheon (Saturday) *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

For a list of event sponsors and additional information on I Am Femme Fabulous please visit us on the web at www.iamfemmefabulous.com  or connect with us socially on Facebook (facebook.com/Iamfemmefabulous) and Twitter (@IamFemmeFab).

Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

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Lilac And Lilies Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
JZLilac And Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

To RSVP, please email Kelli@LilacAndLilies.com  or call 954.530.3109.

Now that spring has finally sprung, Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories.  The event is free and open to the public.
 
Zeuner’s latest collections range from delicate gold chains with fun, feminine charms to bold, thick silver chains with chunky aqua quartzes. Zeuner’s designs demonstrate a fresh approach to organic contrast. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, as well as well-heeled fashionistas, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree 4/25/13

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Lilac and Lilies Boutique Hosts Jennifer Zeuner Spring Trunk Show Soiree
Thursday, 04/25/2013, 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Lilac and Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

Lilac And Lilies Boutique is teaming up with celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Zeuner to host an exclusive trunk show party. Guests will have the rare opportunity to meet and get styled by Zeuner while enjoying cocktails, light bites and 15 percent off her new spring accessories. Popular amongst celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Alessandra Ambrosio, Zeuner’s jewelry carries a unique look of freedom and creativity that promises to add punch to any spring ensemble.

Mad for Moms First Annual Shopping Event 4/13/13

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Mad for Moms First Annual Shopping Event
Saturday, 04/13/2013, 10:00 am –
Village of Merrick Park
357 San Lorenzo Ave,
Miami, Florida 33146
Webpage Link

Mothers, daughters, wives and friends will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious bites, shop special sales and win fabulous door prizes. Proceeds from the event will benefit Doctors Hospital of Coral Gables. The scheduled events for the day are as follows:

• 10:00 a.m.: Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Featuring a talk on Tiffany’s 175th Anniversary
• 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.: Williams-Sonoma Presentation – Chef Cici Cavalcante presents a refreshing juicing demonstration with the season’s freshest produce
• 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Mommy and Me Photos at Boy Meets Girl
• 2:00 p.m.: Neiman Marcus Fashion Show – Level Two “Dress Collections”(Reserved seating with RSVP)
• 5:00 p.m.: Happy Hour at H. Stern – Featuring live door prize drawing of the spectacular Highlights Pendant (Space is limited)

Participating stores include 120% Lino, Adolfo Dominguez, Agent Provocateur, Ann Taylor, Azzurro, Banana Republic, Boy Meets Girl, Cache, Carlo Pazolini, C’est Bon Café, CRAVE, Elemis, Emilio Robba, Gymboree, H. Stern, J. Crew Juicy Couture, La Perla, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, SAWA, Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, Tourneau, Villagio and Williams-Sonoma. All ages are welcome to participate in the day’s events. Please RSVP to TereA@baptisthealth.net or call (786) 308-3578.

World Fashion Organization Event Miami Fashion AIDS Awareness 4/20/13

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World Fashion Organization EVENT | Miami Fashion | AIDS Awareness
Saturday, 04/20/2013, 05:00 pm
Sofitel Miami
5800 Blue Lagoon Dr
Miami, Florida 33126
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Fashion Designers Expo Florida, now partnered with the World Fashion Organization, and non-profit Let the Runway Meet the Cause, Inc., are calling all Politicians, Celebrities, Socialites, News Anchors, Athletes, Radio Personalities, Fashionistas, Press|Media, Bloggers, and Florida Residents to show that we ALL DO CARE about our communities. Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are claimed to be #1 & 2 in the NATION for the spread of HIV/AIDS! WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!

Join us during our Fashion Week as we fashionably educate our communities about the AIDS epidemic taking over. We have to start the conversation. Life is a RUNWAY. Let’s WALK RED. Let’s TALK RED! Let the Runway Meet the Cause!

The schedule of events for this Emerging Industry Fashion Week on April 18th-20th is listed below. Each day will be filled with Fashion and Philanthropy. Be a part of supporting the emerging fashion talent in your community as well as saving lives.

Purchase Tickets NOW!

Clothes Off My Back 4/28/13

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Clothes Off My Back
Sunday, 04/28/2013, 04:00 pm – 08:00 pm
comb-flyer-ocean-girl2The Ritz-Carlton South Beach @ the Dilido Beach Club
1 Lincoln Road ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Picture yourself sitting on South Beach, with an ocean view, listening to original live music by the Joshua Steadman Band, with a cocktail in your hand as hors d’oeuvres are passed, while watching a “beach chic” fashion show.

All this will be followed by a “not so ordinary” silent auction,
so be sure to bring your credit card!

Silent Victims of Crime (SVC) and the International Society for Autism (ISA) collaborate on their 1st annual event, to benefit the Youth Leadership Program. This initiative allows our children to focus on higher education, conscious decision-making, and giving back to society in a supportive and positive environment.

Duke & Winston Exclusive Trunk Show at The Archives 4/9/13

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Duke & Winston Exclusive Trunk Show at The Archives
Tuesday, 04/09/2013, 07:00 pm –
archives-eventThe Archives
1304 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

The Archives invites you to an exclusive trunk show featuring Duke & Winston designer Seun Olubodun. The trunk show will include an inside look at Duke & Winston’s new City Tees, Virtue Tees and pet hoodies collection. Come spend your Tuesday night at the Archives and enjoy manly cocktails by Gentleman Jack, craft beer, a live DJ and meet and greet with Philadelphia based designer Seun Olubodun.

Miami Heels Store Grand Opening 4/6/13

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Miami Heels Store Grand Opening
Saturday, 04/06/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Miami_Heels_eviteMiami Heels
15524 Biscayne Blvd,
Aventura, Florida Miami
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Miami Heels, a trendy, modern, and fashionable high-end shoe store in Miami announced the date for their Grand Opening Celebration to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at their store on 15524 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL from 5 PM to 7 PM. Many special guest appearances will be made, such as The Real Housewives of Miami stars, Lea Black and Lisa Hochstein, Miss Elaine Lancaster, and Miss Florida USA, Michelle Aguirre.
Guests of the Grand Opening will have the chance to catch up with Real Housewives of Miami, the fabulous Miss Elaine Lancaster, and the beautiful Miss Florida USA. While shopping for the latest trends of the season, guests will enjoy unique and decedent appetizers, sip on fabulous pink martinis and bubbly champagne, and listen to hottest hits played by a live DJ. No one will leave empty handed as guests will receive gift bags upon their departure, a personal thank you for helping make this opening a true celebration.

Stepping Into Spring Spring Fashion Show with Top Miami Fashion Bloggers 3/30/13

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Stepping Into Spring Spring Fashion Show with Top Miami Fashion Bloggers
pembrokeSaturday, March 30th
12:00 p.m. – Event Begins
1:00 p.m. – 1st Runway Show
1:30 p.m. – 2nd Runway Show
The Shops at Pembroke Gardens
(Between Brio Tuscan Grille and Brimstone Woodfire Grill)
14575 – 14576 SW 2nd Street
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Step into spring with South Florida’s movers and shakers and high-style trendsetters for a spring fashion show featuring the hottest looks from the runway. Famed Miami blogger and journalist Annie Vazquez of The Fashion Poet has partnered with The Shops at Pembroke Gardens and 18 of Miami’s leading fashion bloggers to host the season’s most stylish event. Showcasing hand-picked looks from a selection of The Shops’ most coveted stores, the city’s top style bloggers will strut the catwalk modeling everything from beach-chic swimwear and accessories, to Easter Sunday’s best dresses and the hottest in spring couture. Featured fashion bloggers will include:
 
Bianca Sanchez of Bianca’s Fashion Corner
Casey Garcia of Sweet Savvy Street
Charnele Michel of Cha Cha The Fashion Genius
Dee Trillo of Haute Frugalista
Dianna Hughes of Adventures in Her Stilettos
Gissi Jimenez of The Architect of Style
Jana Rose Carrero of OJ and Cigs
Kara Endres of Sprinkle in Springs
Kiana Barnes of Young Wilde & Free
Kristin Clark of Living in Color Print
Kirstin Foley Anderson of Kirstin Marie
Leila Salazar of Keeping It Pretty
Luana Cantuarias of Fashionista Latina
Maika Moulite of Glam Life Blog
Martha Dominguez of Princess Martha
Netty of The Fashionable ESQ
Rachelle Porsanna of Pink Sole
Zaida Hernandez of Zaida’s Zone
 
The event, which will take place at the outdoor lifestyle center between Brio Tuscan Grille and Brimstone Woodfire Grill, will be emceed by Miami fashionista, Tiffany Perez.  Men’s and women’s looks from the following stores will be showcased: Ann Taylor, Old Navy, MIXX shoes, Swim n’ Sport, and White House | Black Market, among others.
 
Guests will also enjoy a Sephora Beauty Bar offering makeup touchups, a fashion photo booth, music and complimentary light bites and beverages courtesy of Brio Tuscan Grille.
 
Those seeing an excellent view of the show can secure a table for lunch at the outdoor patio of Brio Tuscan Grille or Brimstone Woodfire Grill. For reservations at Brimstone, call 954-430-2333. Patio seating at Brio is first-come, first-served.

The Trendy Truck Launch Event 3/28/13

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The Trendy Truck Launch Event
Thursday, 03/28/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trendy-Truck-InviteC&I Studios
541 NW 1st Ave.,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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It’s finally here! The Trendy Truck brings fashion to the streets of South Florida, Thursday, March 28th. The launch event will take place from 7pm to 10pm at C&I Studios, 541 NW 1st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Guests will enjoy live entertainment by the Bonfires, Whispering Angel Rose, Zico Coconut water, small bites, a live photo shoot and shopping on the truck.

RSVP Required: rsvp@xpsdpr.com

Miami Fashion Week, Miami Bridal Week, Pop-Up Boutique Show 3/20/13-3/23/13

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Miami Fashion Week, Miami Bridal Week, Pop-Up Boutique Show
miamifashionweekOpen daily March 20th – 23rd 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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Wednesday, March 20th: OPENING NIGHT
5:30pm – Press Conference
6:00pm – 11:00pm – Culinary Style Café featuring Massimo Giannattasio, Executive Chef of CBO Wine Bar prepares a three-course tasting menu, proceeds benefit the Miami Fashion Week Foundation.
7:30pm – Miami Style Showcase featuring Florida’s Fashion Stars: Prelude Designers: Erin Healy, Crystal 4 U and Lisu Vega. Miami Style Designers: Julian Chang, Kayce Armstrong for Art of Shade, Viviana G. for Petit Pois, Fabrizio de Castro, Nicolas Felizola Evening & Bridal Couture
9:30pm – Carlos Miele/Brazil, Special Guest and recipient of the International Designer of the Year Award

Thursday, March 21st:
6:00pm – 11:00pm – Culinary Style Café, proceeds benefit the Miami Fashion Week Foundation
7:00pm – Daywear Style Showcase: LOLA Kids/Colombia, Denim Down Jeans/USA, Alta Tensione/Italy, I Love Fashion Collection by Fashion TV’s President and Founder, Michel Adam
8:30pm – Africa Designers Showcase: Wumi-O, Asodamisi, Crown Natures, Tap Designs, Finicky Couture, Mike Sylla for Baïfall Dream
10:00pm – Eveningwear Showcase: Raafia Husain for Raffia SAH/Pakistan-UK, Galo Sanchez Couture/Bolivia, Sumayyah Al Suwaidi for SEEN/UAE, Carlos Vigil Couture/Peru, Heather Jones Designs/West Indies
Fadila Kahil for Mirage Bridal Couture/Algeria

Friday, March 22nd:
10:00am – 4:00pm Fashion 101: How to Start a Fashion Line in Today’s Market
This workshop is geared toward the emerging designer who wants to avoid the problems that wipe out new lines before they even get started.  Topics covered include design concept, line development, cutting projections, exposure, pre-production planning, production, finding the right factory, fabric and trim sourcing, distribution, sales reporting, and financials.  No experience necessary.  This workshop is open to everyone.  Space is limited. Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 2nd floor meeting room D232. Cost is $198 Click here to register.
6:00pm – 11:00pm – Culinary Style Café featuring Executive Chef Steve Sabatino, Whole Foods Market prepares a three-course tasting menu, proceeds benefit the Miami Fashion Week Foundation.
7:00pm – Swimwear Showcase: Shaquoya Jackson/USA, Tantrink/Jamaica, Sambarela/Brazil
Heather Jones Bridal Couture/West Indies
8:30pm – Prêt-A-Porter Showcase: Dolcevita Cashmere/Italy, Dusko Orascanin/Bosnia & Herzegovina, Heidy Estrada/Bolivia, Claudia Anicy Manuguian/Chile, Mison Moda Winner-Mujeres De Bolivia
10:00pm – Duchesa Bridal Couture by Robin Fleming/USA
Itala Testino/Peru

Saturday, March 23rd
10:00am – 4:00pm Retail 101: How to open and run a successful retail store
This workshop is geared toward helping the prospective retail storeowner avoid the problems that so often close a store before they can even get started.  Topics covered include the when and where of buying, retail math, industry terms, merchandising and displays, your sales team, operations, technology, and customer service.  No experience necessary.  This workshop is open to everyone.  Space is limited. 
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 2nd floor meeting room D232. Cost is $198 click here to register.
6:00pm – 11:00pm – Culinary Style Café featuring Chef Jonathan W. Barnett, Centerplate creating a three-course tasting menu, proceeds benefit the Miami Fashion Week Foundation
7:30pm – Fashion Showcase
9:00pm – Miami Moda & Music Awards featuring Rosa Clará Bridal Couture/Spain, celebrity emcees and special performances.

Betsy Moss SS13 Fashion Show 3/24/13

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Betsy Moss SS13 Fashion Show
Sunday, 03/24/2013, 01:00 pm – 05:00 pm
11291_799732469678_1725974921_nBella Beach at Trump Intl Resort
18001 Collins Avenue,
Sunny Isles, Florida 33160
Webpage Link

For immediate Release

BETSY MOSS TO SHOWCASE SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION AT THE TRUMP BEACH RESORT DURING MIAMI FASHION WEEK!

Miami Beach, FL – Founder and Designer Jorge Perez of Betsy Moss an international women’s ready to wear clothing brand that is sold in over a 100 stores worldwide including stores in the United States, Dubai, Turks & Caicos, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico to name a few, will present the Betsy Moss Spring/Summer 2013 collection sponsored by Cover Girl Cosmetics at this exclusive, invite-only event held at Bella Beach at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles, Florida (18001 Collins Ave) on March 24th, 2013 at 1pm during Winter Music Conference and Miami Fashion Week in Miami. This event is also to celebrate the third year anniversary of Betsy Moss! Guest will enjoy cocktails provided by Chambord Flavored Vodka and Tequila Herradura; guest will also enjoy amazing sweets and cupcakes provided by Powdered Sugar. Hair and Makeup provided by GP Exclusives.

Beauty Queen and Supermodel Agueda Lopez will grace the Betsy Moss Spring/Summer 2013 runway, International press and celebrities such as TV Personality Lisa Morales will be in attendance at the beach side runway show this Sunday.

For more information on this event or to be added to the guest list please email info@betsymossonline.com.

www.betsymossonline.com #betsymoss

About Betsy Moss:

Betsy Moss is a fashion house that was founded by President and Head Designer Jorge Perez. Named after his sister and muse Betsy Perez.

Hailing from Venezuela, Jorge was always moved by the elegance of women. He has always desired to express his creativity through fashion. After high school Jorge quickly delved into the fashion world and was able to apprentice as both a junior designer as well as assistant to the head designer for an established fashion house. This opportunity allowed him to grow in his understanding of materials, fashion, quality, fit and the business of fashion.

Together with a great team Jorge continued experimenting and creating this now world renowned brand. What once started as a locally recognized boutique brand has now expanded and is being sold in stores world wide, spanning the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Canada and many more. Betsy Moss is now recognize as a glamorous but yet affordable international clothing brand with chic and fabulous figure flattering pieces.

Perez believes there are no limits as to what they can accomplish. Jorge’s plans for the MOSS brand will include a menswear collection, accessories, fragrances and home goods. Jorge want’s to cater to all aspects of design and glamour and is very excited to imbue the Betsy Moss style into women and men’s closets as well as their homes around the world.

About Agueda Lopez:

Ex beauty queen and Supermodel from Cordoba, Spain, who put her tiara aside to pursue her modeling career. Agueda’s destination was Miami, Florida, a place she now calls home with her beautiful family.

She signed with Caroline Gleason Management and soon landed great assignments, including an ad campaign featured in the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimwear Edition. Since then Agueda has graced various magazine covers from Fantastics, Miami Sun Post Swim Week 2012-13 Special edition and People En Español. In addition, she’s walked the runways of Miami Fashion Week and took part in he Red Dress Fashion show to benefit Heart.org.

For more on Agueda Lopez visit her website at www.agueda-lopez.com

About Lisa Morales:

Lisa Morales is a TV Personality, Model, Actress, and Spokeswoman, featured in some of the most affluent Television Networks, Fitness, and Modeling forums, Lisa got her first big break with a JC Penny Ad that appeared in Seventeen Magazine. In 2006, Lisa appeared on Univision’s popular TV Program, Caliente, which featured some of the most prominent Latin Artists from around the globe. Lisa competed in their international contest “Super Chica Caliente”, winning with an impressive 2 million votes. Lisa was chosen to compete in “Model Latina”, a reality series on SiTV that was the first modeling competition of its kind to feature Latina Models from around the US. That single opportunity on Model Latina propelled her into success that has since given her enough exposure to model full time. In 2010, Lisa was chosen to host the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, report at the Latin Billboard Awards to name a few.

The Model was voted Top 10 Maxim’s “Hometown Hotties” winning by popular votes. Featured in several Maxim Issues to follow, Maxim then hired Lisa to Host the Maxim’s Superbowl Party 2011 which was featured in DecoDrive, NBC Miami, and Telemundo. This allowed the model to transition to becoming a Maxim Host and Spokeswoman sending Lisa to cover “Maxim Spring Break 2011 Panama City.

Lisa is currently the face of HotMiamiStyles.com, host on Nitido on Telemundo and the host of the reality TV Show “The Search for the Ultimate Miami Girl”.

For more on Lisa Morales visit her website at www.lisamorales.net

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach 3/20/13-3/22/13

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Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach
funkshionMarch 20, 21, 22 / 2013
The FUNKSHION Fashion Tents
Collins Park
21st Street and Collins Ave
(between the W and the Setai Hotels)
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.funkshion.com

Fashion Week Miami Beach is a tri-annual event (Oct, March and July) that provides an intelligent, innovative platform for progressive, established, and emerging designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers and select style makers. The shows are geared towards designer diffusion collections and innovative lifestyle brands. Live bands with a DJ complement every runway show!

As with every season – Since the inception of FUNKSHION –
We love the general public to attend free of charge to all shows.
Potential guests need only to officially rsvp at:

http://www.fashionweekmiami.com/ Or http://www.funkshion.com/

For all media inquires please contact:
Matt Heien/Eastside Public Relations / Matt@EastsidePR.com or 917-864-7867

WED March 20:
7:00PM Media reception hosted by FUNKSHION and Peroni (plus full open bar)
8:00PM Sotto Resort Collection
9:00PM After party with live music performance by The John Aston Group band

THU March 21:
1:00PM MIUAD Fashion Showcase
8:00PM Peroni announcement of Young Model Award Competition hosted by Fashion Group International
8:15PM When Accessories Ruled the World” presented by Yak Pak & Hayden Harnett
9:00PM Vice Mayor Michael Gongora will present the Key to City of Miami Beach to DJ Irie on behalf of the work that the DJ Irie Foundation has done for South FL kids and teens.
9:15PM Dieo Collection by Jnaba
9:30PM Summer Collection “Revelation” by Rosaura Sias Pipenburg
10pm Afterparty with special live performance by Hispanic Heritage Award Winner.. BEA Pernia

FRI March 22:
8:00PM Julia Veli
9:00PM Mermaids Montoya Swimwear – by Liliana Montoya
9:30PM Pachi Lake Swimwear
10:00PM Afterparty with special live performance by Grammy nominated Aiko

Special Thanks To:
Peroni, Naked Juice, VCA Miami Beach, Make up by Aileen, MIUAD, Fashion Group International, Vizartis, B Cool, VOSS

I am Femme Fabulous Weekend 4/26/13-4/27/13

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I am Femme Fabulous Weekend
Friday, 04/26/2013, 08:00 am –
FemmeFabMagAd-WEBDeauville Beach Resort
6701 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33141
Webpage Link

About I am Femme Fabulous:

The ultimate 2 day shopping event in Miami for the Femme Fabulous at Deauville Beach Resort in Miami Beach, FL. Be introduced to a variety of products and services in industries such as Fashion, Beauty, Health, Fitness, Food, Wine, Spa, Art and Music. Featuring Vendors, Special Performances, Awards, Great Food, Empowering Seminars, Fashion Shows, Raffles, Give-a-ways and so much more. VIP attendees will receive complimentary gift bags filled with products samples, gift certificates and coupons for the Femme Fabulous.
Schedule:

Vendor Space is available.

Cirque de Femme Women Empowerment & Fashion Industry Seminar
Friday 8AM – 4PM, Saturday 9AM – 12PM

Cirque de Femme Interactive Luncheon
Friday 12PM – 2Pm

I am Femme Fabulous Expo
Friday & Saturday 11AM – 8PM

Tafari Awards Luncheon
Saturday
12PM – 2PM

EVC Style Runway Shows

Friday
5PM – 8PM
Saturday
3PM – 8PM

Tickets: http://www.iamfemmefabulous.com/rsvp/tickets

I am Femme Fabulous 2 Day General Admission Pass

2 Day Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows 1 Complimentary Raffle Ticket. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

I am Femme Fabulous Expo – 2 Day VIP Pass –

Preferred Seating During EVC Style Runway Shows Friday & Saturday. 3 Complimentary Drinks Complimentary Gift Bag 1 Complimentary Raffle ticket *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Tafari Awards Luncheon –

3-Course Lunch with VIP Taste Makers, Celebrities and Public Figures. Awards Luncheon Featuring Fashion Shows, Special Performances and special guest speakers. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo/ EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque Du Femme Interactive Luncheon (Friday) –

3-Course Interactive Luncheon Mini Fashion Shows, Makeovers, Style Tips & Networking. Complimentary 2 Day VIP Pass to I am Femme Fabulous Expo / EVC Style Runway Shows. *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

Cirque Du Femme – Very Fabulous TIcket –

All Access VIP Ticket Benefits: Preferred Seating at all Workshops. Networking. Complimentary VIP 2DAY Pass to I am Femme Fabulous EXPO & EVC Style Runway Shows. Continental Breakfast Complimentary Ticket to Interactive Luncheon (Friday) Complimentary Ticket to Tafari Awards Charity Luncheon (Saturday) *A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women In Distress www.womenindistress.org, A 501(C)3 Not for Profit Organization.

About CIRQUE DE FEMME Seminars
Cirque De Femme II is a one day invigorating conference for women to Refresh your mind and body, Re-new your spirit, Re-affirm commitment
to self, and Re-Invent your career!

OVERVIEW
The Cirque De Femme women’s conference will empower your self-esteem and renew your spirit! This one day conference will encourage and
inspire women to overcome challenges, develop effective career strategies and make women more fabulous than they were before.

About The Tafari Awards Luncheon

The “Tafari Awards” Brunch is a charity event held to honor successful women, who inspire others through their perseverance, drive and motivation; all of which have led to their achievements. The event features a formal 3-Course Lunch, fashion show, special performance, special honored guests, and much more.

The charity focus of this event is to raise money to support, Women In Distress and Alwayz Ladylike, both 501(c)3 Not for Profit Organizations focused on the Empowerment of Women and Girls through specific community programs.

Re-Invent
Careers
Your Brand

Re-Fresh
Mind and Body

Re-New
The Spirit

Re-Affirm
Healthy Living

About EVC STYLE RUNWAY

EVC STYLE Runway is a two day, state of the art fashion event featuring some of today’s most promising and successful designers in Fashion. The production features, Agency Quality Models, Professional Hair & Make Up Team, Coordinated & Produced by Fashion Show Innovations & Event Visions Consulting. Our production Team. Our Production Team’s past clients include, Mercedes Benz Swim Week: Red Carter, Vitamin A, Gen Art, Funkshion, Miami Fashion Week and much more..

About the Executive Producer, EVENT VISIONS
www.eventvisions.com

A full service company that bridges Public Relations, Event Production & Management and brand marketing through a combination of the latest technology and the creative aptitude needed in today’s competitive and rapid changing business environment.

Their mission is to coordinate innovative events that utilize strategic partnerships and integrate sustainable products and services to better our community socially, economically and culturally all while providing clients with top notch service to best promote their brands.

Want tickets? Like I am Femme Fabulous’ Facebook page: (http://www.facebook.com/Iamfemmefabulous) and receive special information of discounted tickets and promos for I am Femme Fabulous Weekend.

Contact: info@Iamfemmefabulous.com for more information.

Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant 3/24/13

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Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant
Sunday, 03/24/2013, 05:00 pm – 07:00 pm
web-coverDon Shula’s Hotel
6842 Main St,
miami, Florida 33014
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The annual Miss Miami Lakes USA Pageant will be held March 24, 2013 at 5 PM at the Don Shula’s Hotel main ballroom in Miami Lakes. All Florida residents are welcome to inquire more info about becoming a contestant or purchase a ticket to come see our amazing show.

We are looking for elegant young ladies aged 14 to 26 years old who are well spoken, have great style, and want to make a difference in their community. We will have both a Teen and Miss division. Winners of the crown will receive the title and prizes, but also they will have a chance to compete live on television on local ABC for the titles of Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA. Teen contestants have a chance to win 40 thousand dollar scholarship.

Contestants in our pageant will be judged in Interview, Fitness Swimwear, and Formal Evening Wear. There is no talent portion and no private interview, but we are looking for up and coming role models who have great communication skills. For potential contestants new to pageantry, we will a hold a workshop the week before the pageant to go over all necessary details in preparation of the pageant. The delegates are responsible for a solid color bikini and long formal gown of their choice.

We will also be awarding a Miss Photogenic, Miss Amity, and Miss People’s Choice.

My Miss Miami Lakes USA pageant will be held March 24, 2013 at the Don Shula’s Hotel in Main Street.
http://www.donshulahotel.com/

Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Gomez shares the Latest Spring Trends at Sephora 3/15/13

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Jackie Gomez shares the Latest Spring Trends at Sephora
Friday, 03/15/2013, 12:00 pm – 02:00 pm
5626_heroSephora
19525 Biscayne Blvd. #527,
Miami, Florida 33180
Webpage Link

St. Tropez Celebrity Makeup Artist, Jackie Gomez, will be at Sephora Aventura Mall for one day only to share her secrets to attaining radiant skin for spring. Considered among the top editorial makeup artists working today, Jackie Gomez works with the world’s leading celebrities, including Beyoncé Knowles and Victoria’s Secret models Candice Swanepoel and Lily Aldridge.

Learn the latest contouring and highlighting techniques that dramatically slim and define the face and body. Hear about how to renew your skin for spring and enhance skin tone and radiance without the need for heavy makeup. Jackie will also share the latest spring trends from New York City such as, barely there makeup with a touch of bold color and a fresh faced glow. Jackie’s insider techniques will have your skin looking radiant.

Silowet Couture Launch Party 3/21/13

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Silowet Couture Launch Party
Thursday, 03/21/2013, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Silowet-Couture-PictureSilowet Couture
448 NW 28th Street ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Silowet Couture is having their Miami Flagship Launch Party on Thursday, March 21st 2013, from 8 – 11 pm. The boutique will be showcasing their amazing collection. The party will feature music by Scratch Academy, cupcakes by Sweet & Tipsy, complimentary cocktails by UV Vodka and valet service.

Silowet Couture creates bespoke denim; exclusively made to the clients individual measurements. Made to Order. Sweatshop Free. No Mass Production. No Assembly Line. Handcrafted with Love in the new Miami Flagship in Wynwood.

PGA Tour Live On The Green 2013 Charity Social Weekend 3/8/13

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PGA TOUR “Live On The Green 2013 Charity Social Weekend”
PGA-Invite-CompleteFriday, 03/08/2013, 06:00pm – 11:00pm
Trump Doral
4400 N.W. 87th Avenue
Doral, FL
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World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship Sets The Stage for a Fashion and Music Filled Weekend
“Live On The Green Charity Social Weekend” will appeal to fans of all ages

With the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship set to return to Trump Doral on March 6-10, the excitement is building as the annual event quickly approaches. This year, the PGA TOUR’s World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship promises to be a week like no other as it is presenting a first-of-its-kind event with “Live On The Green Charity Social Weekend.” The weekend will be filled with nightly events so that the excitement does not end when the last putt of the tournament drops. .

“This event has long been one of the best golf events of each PGA TOUR season. This year, we are looking to broaden our horizons through this event-filled weekend,” said Butch Buchholz, Chairman of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship. “We want fans of all ages, interests and backgrounds to come out and find something they enjoy be it fashion or music.”

The fun will kick off on Friday, March 8,with a fashion show as the Miami Heat’s very own DJ Irie hosts and provides the music for a must-see event featuring the hottest looks for the summer by celebrity designer Nicolas Felizola. Nicolas Felizola has immortalized jet setters and celebrities internationally. He has been featured in various publications as one of the 100 most Outstanding Artists of the 21st Century. Felizola’s total devotion and passion for the Haute Couture style has caused him to be widely honored with multiple prestigious awards, such as the “Best Designer of Miami Fashion Week,” twice awarded by Tiffany & Co. for his Privé and Uomo collections and the “Zanetti Murano Award” in Italy, to name a few.

On Saturday, March 9, the excitement of the entertainment-filled weekend continues with a performance by Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas. Taboo is a multi-platinum American hip hop artist. As a singer, rapper, dancer and DJ that has sold out arenas all over the world, Saturday night’s concert is one that is surely not to be missed as it promises to be a great, high energy performance.

The weeklong tournament and weekend events will raise money to support several local charities. Benefiting from Friday’s fashion show will be the Irie Foundation that seeks to improve the lives of South Florida youth through educational and extracurricular opportunities that may not normally be available to them. On Saturday, the benefiting charity will include the Little Dreams Foundation which seeks to fulfill the dreams of young talent pursuing music, sports and the arts.

Guests not attending the Cadillac Championship may purchase VIP tickets for both the fashion show and concert. For those guests that will be at the Cadillac Championship event throughout the day, a general admission ticket to the weekend events is included. VIP tickets include access to the VIP lounge area sponsored by Miami Magazine with a full open bar provided by Diplomático Rum, Ketel One Vodka, and Johnnie Walker. VIP tickets will also include access to the exclusive after parties that will be held at Bossa Nova.

For more information on the fashion show, concert, VIP tickets or any of the Cadillac Championship events visit www.worldgolfchampionships.com or call 888-401-8000. VIP tickets to the fashion show and concert may be purchased by visiting Ticketmaster at https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/pgamex/EN/buy/quickbuy/158.

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week 4/25/13-4/27/13

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week
mmifwApril 25, 2013, 7pm
SET Nightclub Miami
320 Lincoln RdMiami Beach, FL 33139
7:00pm: Doors Open
8:00pm: Evelli by Susan Panter(United States)
8:30pm: Nigerian Fashion Council (Nigeria)
9:00pm: Agragrami Fashion House (Singapore)
9:30pm: A Renee Fashion (United States)
10:0pm: Pista A Jornada (United States)
After-Party at SET

April 26, 2013, 7pm
Doré South Beach
1669 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
7:00pm: Doors Open
8:00pm: Dancing Dolls UK(England)
8:30pm: Kirsten Regalado Gowns (United States/Philippines)
9:00pm: Anastasia Sagalovich (United States/Russia)
9:30pm: Beautiful People Couture (Dubai)
10:00pm: Yvette Elfawal (United States/Egypt)
After-Party at SET

April 27, 2013, 7pm
SET Nightclub Miami
320 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
7:00pm: Doors Open
8:00pm: Adoro Swimwear (United States/Cuba)
8:30pm: Montce Swimwear (United States)
9:00pm: Smooch Boutique (Canada)
9:30pm: Cuban Rice by Cristy Rice (United States/Cuba)
10:00pm: JoJo Beach Wear (United States)
After-Party at SET
http://mmifw.com

Miami’s fashion scene will be in full speed when the highly successful, second-annual Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (MMIFW), hits Wynwood. Socialites, fashionistas, and VIP’s will be amerced in a three-day fashion extravaganza featuring daywear, eveningwear, and swimwear designers from around the world and special appearances and performances by celebrities, which in 2012 included Real Housewives of Miami star, Karent Sierra, and El Fashion Guru, Carlos Mejia.

MMIFW, a brainchild of co-founders Maxine Viktor and Philip Stienstra of PASA Event Productions, was created in 2012 to celebrate highly talented, yet little-know international and local designers, that needed a push to launch his/her brand. In its inaugural year, 17 designers from 11 countries including United States, Argentina, Brazil, Lebanon Russia, Saudi Arabia and Guatemala, were showcased. Many of whom, garnered great success after the event, including: evening gown designer, Abeyo & Marqz, who created Basketball Wives L.A. star, Malaysia Pargo, gown for the 2012 ESPY Awards; swimwear designer, Maya Swimwear, who has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Self magazine and Telemundo 51’s morning segment; and accessories designer Candy Woolley, who was featured on CNN Español and Univision and in US Weekly.

This year, MMIFW will raise the bar even higher, equipped with a new venue, new designers and technology-based interactive elements, which include LED lights and El Wire, making the runway a visually stimulating experience, with models and without.  “Our goal this year is to lead off of the success of the 2012 MMIFW, by creating a fashion installation that transcends all preconceived barriers of the fashion industry and opens the doors for little-known designers and models,“ says co-founder, Maxine Viktor, “In doing so, we believe fashion is just part of the experience.”
The 2013 lineup of swimwear, eveningwear and daywear designers will feature fashion-forward runway shows, performances, food and drink sponsors and after parties at high-end Wynwood locations. Designers showing include: Susan Panter, Pista a Jornada, Agragrami Fashion House, Model Mayhem, Dancing Dollsuk, Yadotsa and The Smooch Boutique.

Notable 2012 Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week Designers
Candy Woolley:  After featuring her pieces at MMIFW, Candy, an accessory designer, was featured on CNN Español, Univision and in US Weekly. Reality star and designer, Kourtney Kardashian, was also seen wearing one of her pieces.

Abeyo & Marqz: After showcasing it’s evening wear designs at MMIFW, Abeyo & Marqz designed Basketball Wives L.A. star, Malaysia Pargo’s gown for the 2012 ESPY Awards.

Maya Swimwear: After having it’s designs strutted down the MMIFW runway, Maya Swimwear was featured in Sports Illustrated magazine, Self magazine, US Weekly, NBC 6 and Telemundo. Maya Swimwear also has garnered a celebrity following, with stars like Hayden Panettiere, Kristin Cavalleri and Vanessa Minillo all wearing it’s cute swimwear.

Children’s Opportunity Group 50 Shades Of Giving Luncheon at W Fort Lauderdale 3/15/13

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Children’s Opportunity Group 50 Shades Of Giving Luncheon at W Fort Lauderdale
image006March 15, 11 a.m.
W Fort Lauderdale
401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

This event is open for the public to attend. Tickets to the luncheon are between $75 and $175 per person and can be purchased at www.childrensopportunitygroup.org/Luncheon.html.

Fashion will be front and center as Children’s Opportunity Group (COG) presents 50 Shades of Giving, its 64th annual charity luncheon.  This stylish event, will roll out the red carpet for charitable fashionistas and style fans who are also passionate about helping underprivileged children in the local community.
 
Sponsored by the Delphi Foundation, an independent charity which focuses on educational opportunities and support systems to help young people reach their full potential, the luncheon will kick off with a luxurious champagne reception and silent auction, followed by an appearance by major benefactors, Blanca Brillembourg and HRH Princess Tatiana of Greece, as well as an incredible showcase of fashion-forward designer looks courtesy of The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. 
 
“As a popular charitable event, we are able to do a great deal of good for the local community with proceeds from our annual luncheon,” said Liz Stephany, president of Children’s Opportunity Group. “Sawgrass Mills is an important member of the South Florida community, and we are thrilled that they will enhance our event with their fashionable support.”
 
Professional models will mix with the crowd of nearly 300 distinguished guests, for a unique fashion presentation featuring designer looks from retailers found at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills, such as Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, Escada Company Store, Kate Spade New York, Piazza Sempione Outlet and Tory Burch.  With an on-going retail expansion currently underway, this presentation will give event-goers a glimpse at the impressive surge of luxury shopping now available at Sawgrass Mills. 
 
“Sawgrass Mills is honored to showcase our rich collection of fashionable retailers as part of this wonderfully successful event,” said Luanne Lenberg, VP/General Manager at Sawgrass Mills. “As the largest outlet and value retail destination in the country, we love supporting vital local organizations while presenting great looks from several popular designer retailers found exclusively at Sawgrass Mills.”
 
50 Shades of Giving attendees will also enjoy the opportunity to bid on an array of fabulous prizes to benefit diverse groups that deal with education, physical diagnosis and treatment, care of profoundly handicap children and homeless services.  Plus, special guest, Linda Giambattista founder of Taylor’s Closet, a store which strives to create a community in which girls in foster care can be empowered to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and live happy, healthy and productive lives, will make a presentation.

Modern Luxury Brides South Florida and The Caribbean’s “Evening of Bridal Luxury” 3/3/13

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Modern Luxury Brides South Florida and The Caribbean’s “Evening of Bridal Luxury”
Sunday, 03/03/2013, 04:30 pm – 07:30 pm
7078eveningbridalluxMandarin Oriental, Miami
500 Brickell Key Drive,
Miami, Florida 33131
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On Sunday, March 3 from 4:30 to 8 PM, Modern Luxury Brides South Florida and The Caribbean will host the first ever “Evening of Bridal Luxury.” The event, catering to upscale brides, is unlike any other in the market and will offer guests the only chance to see the 2013 Vera Wang Bridal Collection on the runway in South Florida.

The event will begin with complimentary cocktails by Remy Cointreau and bites by the culinary experts at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami, while guests peruse a gallery of favorite wedding moments shot by the area’s top photographers. Attendees will then be escorted into the ballroom for the much-anticipated Vera Wang runway show, which will highlight the designer’s 2013 collection.

After the show, attendees will be invited into a KARLA Conceptual Event Experiences showcase featuring some of the most luxurious décor trends in bridal for the upcoming season. There, sounds by Scratch Weddings and a special performance by LITUS Music will provide unique entertainment, perfect for the bride who wants something different for her big day.

Tickets for the event are available on www.BridesSFL.Eventbrite.com at $65 for brides and $25 for guests. Bride tickets include a luxury swag bag filled with items to help every betrothed on her wedding day such as Vera Wang Lovestruck perfume, stationary, vendor discounts and more.

Men’s Fashion Runway Event by Elektrik Boutique to Benefit The Brian Neal Foundation 3/1/12

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Men’s Fashion Runway Event by Elektrik Boutique to Benefit The Brian Neal Foundation
Friday, 03/01/2013, 08:00 pm – 02:00 am
DAPUR-Friday-March-1-2013-Official-Launch_ProofDapur Asian Tapas Restaurant & Lounge
1620 N Federal Highway ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33305
Webpage Link

Phoenix Fridays W/ Dj Maximus 3000
** The Official Kick Off Party **Featuring Urban-Chic Fashions For Men on the Runway by:
Elektrik Boutique Las Olas
The Green Mile Colombian Emerald Specialists
8pm-10pm
*Raffle Fundraiser for The Brian Neal Fitness & Health Foundation in Conjunction with Mr Nonprofit, Tony Beall
*Complimentary Champagne for Ladies
Featuring Miami Based DJ/Producer
MAXIMUS 3000
( www.facebook.com/djmaximus3000 | www.twitter.com/djmaximus3000 )
Performing live high energy, Video Mash-Ups on the Giant Screens
Featured Cocktail:
The Award-Winning Dartsmoor Martini
$8. 10pm-12am
Sponsored by:
Allure Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging Spa
www.AllureVIP.com
Stork’s Bakery & Cafe
SexDrive Energy Drink
www.TrafficSchoolsofFlorida.com
www.TheGreenMileCo.com

Hosted by:
Edi Mulyanto
Owner, Dapur Asian Tapas & Lounge
Erin Mia Milchman
KGKG Member, Human Rights Activist, CEO Erin Mia Milchman, Inc
Brian Neal
Owner & Founder of The Brian Neal Health & Fitness Foundation
Tony Beall
Owner & Founder of Mr Nonprofit, Synergistic Solutions for Nonprofit OrganizationsSTACY Goren
Owner & Lead Stylist at Elektrik Boutique, Las Olas
Maritza Bedoya
KGKG Member, Human Rights Activist & Advocate for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Rudy Rafuls
Founder & President, Dramatic Events & Ingenious Promotions, Human Rights Activist, Go-To Guy for Celebrity Studded Events
Rick Morgan
KGKG Member, Equality Advocate, Human Rights Activist & Cutesy Teddy Bear
Eddie Sierra
KGKG Member, CEO & President at SimaFinancial Services, Activist for Children & Elders
Dr Ken Wilcox
KGKG Member, Shrink, Equality Advocate, Human Rights Activist, Champagne Connoisseur at Bubbles Balcony
Jowhara Sanders,
KGKG Member, Founder & Director of National Voices for Equality Education and Enlightenment (NVEEE)
Orlando Cruz
KGKG Member, Owner & Founder of The Green Mile Colombian Emeralds
Hotspots Magazine

No Cover – Limited Guestlist – Please Rsvp
** Rsvp Is General Admission ( No Cover ) Only And Does Not Include Seating Alongside Runway **
Vip Reservations:
Please Note:
VIP Areas & Tables are BY PRE-PAID RESERVATION ONLY
Please Contact Erin Mia Milchman via Text: 954.232.0772
** VIP Couches Alongside Runway with Seating for Up to 4 People
A. ) $175. Includes 1 Bottle Ultimat Vodka & Mixers
B.) $275. Includes 1 Bottle Ultimat Vodka & 1 Bottle Patron, Mixers
** VIP High Top Tables with Seating for Up to 6 People
A. ) $125. Includes 1 Bottle Ultimat Vodka & Mixers
B. ) $225. Includes 1 Bottle Ultimat Vodka & 1 Bottle Patron, Mixers

Fashion Designers Expo AIDS Awareness 4/20/13

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Fashion Designers Expo AIDS Awareness
Sunday, 04/20/2013, 04:00 pm –
Info-FlierTBA
0100 TBA SOON,
MIAMI, Florida 33169
Webpage Link

Fashion Designers Expo (FDE) and the Miami-Dade County Health Department have come together to impact our community during the FDE Shows scheduled for April 18th – 20th to spread word about the AIDS epidemic that has taken over South Florida.

Let’s Get Lucky Her City Night Miami 3/7/13

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Let’s Get Lucky Her City Night Miami
Thursday, 03/07/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Lets-Get-Lucky-5Cafeina Wynwood Lounge
297 NW 23rd Street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Her City Card, the club for women who love to shop, play, network and discover is pleased to invite South Florida ladies to “Let’s Get Lucky! Her City Night Miami.” Powered by parent company InterviewHer.com, the social event is slated for Thursday March 7th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Cafeina Wynwood Lounge (297 NW 23rd Street Miami, FL 33127).

Guests can expect to enjoy a night of shopping and networking with “Lucky Her” cocktails and bites. Shopping deals will be available at up to 70% off, along with complimentary beauty treatments, prize giveaways and loaded swag bags for VIP ticket holders. In addition, the exclusive “Get Lucky” session, by guest speaker Nikki Novo, will help guests turn their dreams into a reality whether it is revamping their personal lives or careers. A personal-development writer and self-love preacher, Nikki is the creator of The Charmed Life School and The Love Club with Nikki Novo, is co-founder of professional development school called Working Girls Workshop and is author of the popular self-help/love blog “The Art of You & Me.”

Attendees can look forward to:

• Access to “Get Lucky,” a session by Nikki Novo
• Exclusive sales of 40% OFF and up
• Complimentary “Lucky Her” cocktails and bruschetta by Cafeina 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Specialty drinks & bites menu all night long
• Complimentary beauty treatments

A portion of the event proceeds will go to FINCA.org, a microfinance organization that helps fund women-owned start-up businesses in the most impoverished regions of the world.

TICKETS: Purchase tickets and RSVP by visiting: www.HerCityCard.com/March7

General Admission: $12 – pre sale and $20 – at the door
VIP Admission: $20 – pre sale (includes goodie bag) and $30 – at the door (includes goodie bag)
Cardholders: Free VIP Admission (existing cardholders must RSVP) $40 annual membership includes VIP admission at event

All Her City Cardholders must RSVP and present their Her City Card and ID upon entrance. Join the Her City Card Club for $40 at www.HerCityCard.com and enjoy cardholder benefits for one year.

Space is limited. RSVP mandatory.

2nd Annual Ankara Fashion and Cultural Show 2/23/13

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Ankara Miami 2013: 2nd Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show
Ankara_MiamiSaturday, February 23, 2013
Red Carpet | 6:30 pm
Runway Fashion Show | 8:00 pm
FIU Roz & Cal Kovens Conference Center
3000 NE 151st Street
North Miami, FL 33181 
Buy Tickets

We’re back for another electrifying night of fresh patterns, eclectic designs, and bold attitudes in celebration of African culture, entertainment, & apparel! Directed by Evelyn Onyejuruwa (Miss Nigeria Florida 2011-2012) and sponsored by Fela! on Broadway (produced by Shawn "Jay Z" Carter and Will & Jada Pinkett Smith), Arik Air, the Diaspora Arts Coalition, Miss Jessie’s, Aida Cosmetics, Miss Dunnie O. & more! Ankara Miami 2012 was a sell out event – Don’t Miss Out!

Fashion Rocks the Beach – LoveJoy Vintage & Blu Lua Trunk Show 2/20/13

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Fashion Rocks the Beach – LoveJoy Vintage & Blu Lua Trunk Show
Wednesday, 02/20/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
fashion_miradorMirador North Tower
1200 West Ave. – Party Room in Lobby Area,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

Come join us for a really sweet and fun night of fashion, jewelry, handbags, music, and complimentary wine and apps. LoveJoy Vintage and Blu Lua are partnering up to bring you the dopest in vintage fashion, amazing jewelry and handmade accessories.

The night will be amazing so you can stop by.

Photographs by Bob Quesada from X-Pose Fashion Valentine Bazaar

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The old business school model puts it very simple: “The big fish swallows the small fish”.

X-POSE Fashion has turned that Business 101 adage on its head. The quaint boutique has been able to prove that smaller businesses cannot only survive but they can actually thrive even when surrounded by formidable competitors. Just go five miles East or West on Kendall Drive and you will find the giant retailers: lurking, ready to coupon, special-rack or clearance discount their way into retailing battle; Thermopylae got nothing on this.

By now you must be wondering: “Ok…so what’s the secret?”… It is really simple: Social Media… yep … X-POSE Fashion maintains an aggressive campaign harnessing the power of social media to keep their customers engaged and coming back for more. Couple that with one-on-one customer service and they have been able to build a loyal clientele extending all over the U.S. and reaching as far as India. Social media has provided X-POSE Fashion with the ability to transcend physical location, they are on the world stage.

Recently, X-POSE Fashion held their Annual Valentine Bazaar. They invited other vendors to participate:

Nothing Bundt Cakes: “From the first bite, sweet memories of your Mom’s cake, fresh from the oven, gently tug at your heart”.

Lore Accessories: “Mixing foreign and local materials of different textures allows me to create accessories with an international twist. I feel that makes them extra unique!”

Soy Candela Candles: “Are all natural, biodegradable, hypoallergenic and eco-friendly.  Simply light, dip in and enjoy!”.

Here are a few images from the event:

Bob Quesada on facebook

Bob Quesada on twitter

The Elektrik Funhouse Event 2/27/13

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The Elektrik Funhouse Event
Wednesday, 02/27/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
EB_e-flyer_ElektrikFunhouse3Elektrik Boutique
619 E. Las Olas Blvd,
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Webpage Link

Join us at Elektrik Boutique Wednesday, February 27th for the Elektrik Funhouse Event celebrating Rory’s 28th birthday. Guests will enjoy cocktails, exclusive trunk shows by Jimmy Dugazon and Jared Lang, little bites and surprises.

Neiman Marcus , Bal Harbour -Gala kickoff event 2/27/13

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Neiman Marcus , Bal Harbour -Gala kickoff event
Wednesday, 02/27/2013, 06:30 pm – 08:30 pm
NM-BH-Stephanie-Kantis-After-School-2-FINAL-VERSIONNeiman Marcus , Bal Harbour,FL
9700 Collins Avenue,
Bal Harbour, Florida 33154
Facebook Link

Neiman Marcus , Bal Harbour along with After School All Stars and special host Todd Edwards, bestselling author and creator of Reality Rhyming, along with Erin Mia, Florida Philanthropist, cordially invite you to an exclusive gala kickoff event featuring the latest collection by Stephanie Kantis.
Join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres as we showcase the handmade collection of intricately designed bold jewelry pieces that have been sculpted out of bronze and hand-dipped in 24k gold.
Wednesday, February 27
6:30pm -8:30pm
9700 Collins Avenue
Bal Harbour, FL
Designer Jewelry
Level One
Kindly RSVP to 305.993.4612 or RSVPBalHarbour@neimanMarcus.com
Suggested donation minimum: $35-$100
With your Stephanie Kantis jewelry purchase during the event, Stephanie Kantis will donate a percentage of sales back to the South Florida After-School All-Stars organization

Photographs of 15th Miami Fashion Week Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards at The Mondrian South Beach on 2/7/13

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Miami Fashion Week 15th Anniversary Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards at The Mondrian South Beach on Thursday, February 7, 2013.  Miami Fashion Week will be held March 20-24, 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

“The Humanitarian Awards honors ten of Miami’s most dedicated and respected philanthropists for their endless giving to the community. The evening will include a special fashion presentation by “Miami Fashion ICON Award Recipients” Nicolas Felizola, Julian Chang and Viviana G for Petit Pois, fashion models, celebrity guests, music, food, cocktails, an awards presentation and a luxury silent auction with irresistible items from Tiffany & Co.”

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A Red Hot Valentine Public 2/13/13

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A Red Hot Valentine Public
Wednesday, 02/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 02:00 am
FlyerCRAVE
4250 Salzedo St. Suite 1425,
Miami, Florida 33146
More Info Link

Come celebrate LOVE, Friendship, and Networking at our pre-Valentine’s event!

Wear RED in honor of the great charitable organizations we are helping this time.

Enjoy Champagne, desserts, and hors d’ oeuvre’s provided by La Marca and CRAVE Restaurant.

$20 cover or $10 with either a High Heel donation to Dress for Success or a Formal Gown donation to Women of Tomorrow.

Live performances from DJ Carlos Sonic and JC Entertainment!

All Ladies wearing RED will get a chance to win fabulous prizes including a Gift Basket from Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and a Deluxe Valet Jewelry Box from Tourneau in The Village of Merrick Park.

Come learn about Dress for Success, Women of Tomorrow, Women for Women International, Badges of Courage, Operation BBQ Relief, and other great non-profit organizations.

Shop for sexy Valentine’s gift like Massages and Lingerie!

Bring your business cards for additional raffles and games!

This is event will be FUN, FUN, FUN!

RSVP HERE!

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=j87av5iab&oeidk=a07e6zz1ur715eebbdb

RED – Pre-Valentine’s Day Special Event 2/6/13

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RED – Pre-Valentine’s Day Special Event
Wednesday, 02/06/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
REDheartThe Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach
425 Ocean Dr. ,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

Cocktail Reception. Silent Auction. Fashion Show. Pop Up Store. Swag Bags.

Hosted by:
Nicole Shelley
Erin Mia Milchman
Angela Basillico
Griselda Lechini
Eve Hubert

RSVP: NS@Nicoleshelleymodels.com

Suggested donation of $25-$100
Proceeds to benefit South Florida After-School All-Stars

Ankara Miami 2013: Africa Meets the Runway….Miami Style! 2/23/13

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Ankara Miami 2013: Africa Meets the Runway….Miami Style!
Sunday, 02/23/2013, 06:30 pm –
TicketFIU Kovens Conference Center
3000 N.E. 151 Street, Miami, Florida 33181,
Miami, Florida 33181
Webpage Link

Ankara Miami 2013-
2nd Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show

Florida’s LARGEST runway show committed to featuring emerging & established designers from the African Diaspora!

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A Black History Month celebration of African culture, entertainment, & apparel!!

***** Red Carpet!!
***** African Fashion!!
***** Live Performances!!
***** Live Art!!
***** Vendors!!
***** Giveaways!!

Hosted by:
Comedian Marcellus “Chello” Davis of Blue Magic/BET ComicView & Nyeema “Golden” Carmicheal of South Florida’s Hip Hop Soul Lounge

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SPONSORS: Arik Air, Fela! on Broadway, Diaspora Arts Coalition, Miss Jessie’s, Aida Cosmetics, Miss Dunnie O.

MEDIA PARTNERS: Deep Blu Media, The Eye!

Ankara Miami 2013 Sponsor, Media, & limited Vendor/Ad Space still available! Contact Info@AnkaraMiami.com for details.

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Ankara Miami 2012: 1st Annual Ankara Fashion & Cultural Show was
a SOLD OUT event! Purchase your Ankara Miami 2013 pre-sale ticket to ensure you do not miss out!!

Ankara Miami 2012 – https://vimeo.com/43549622
(Courtesy of Deep Blu Media)

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Join us post event at Moca Cafe & Lounge as we “Socialize. Connect. Redefine.” (738 NE 125th Street. North Miami, FL 33161)

*Free entry with proof of Ankara Miami 2013 ticket purchase.

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Ankara Miami, Inc.
Redefining African Cultural Trends
http://about.me/AnkaraMiamiInc
www.facebook.com/AnkaraMiami
www.twitter.com/AnkaraMiami

Stay connected:
CEO/Director: Evelyn Onyejuruwa, Miss Nigeria Florida 2011-2012
www.facebook.com/MissEvelynO (@EvelynO11)
Publicist/Co-Producer: Miss Dunnie O.
www.facebook.com/MissDunnieO (@MissDunnieO)

The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament Presented by Bimini Bay Resort 2/7/13-2/10/13

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The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament  Presented by Bimini Bay Resort
mf_ad_final_REVFebruary 7-10, 2013
8th and Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL
www.modelbeachvolleyball.com

Schedule:
Thursday, Feb 7, 6pm: Beach Bunny Agency Fitting Party
750 Collins Avenue
Complimentary cocktails & music by Triarchy
 
Friday, Feb 8, 4pm: Model Agency Clinics with NVL Pros & Kid’s Clinic
8th & Ocean Drive
 
Friday, Feb 8, 11pm: Official Kickoff Party at SL Miami
James Royal Palm Hotel
 
Saturday, Feb 9, 10am-5pm: MBVT Day One
8th & Ocean Drive
 
Saturday, Feb 9: After party TBA
 
Sunday, Feb 10, 10am-5pm: MBVT Day Two
8th & Ocean Drive

Model Agencies Battle in a live Beach Volleyball Tournament for South Beach Supremacy
 
Co-hosted by 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit & Carl’s Junior Model Nina Agdal, National Volleyball League Champion Casey Patterson & King of the Beach Sinjin Smith
 
Get Spiked! What do you get when you combine top models, professional athletes, sun, sand & live music? – the sexiest event on the planet.
 
The Dirty Dutch Model Beach Volleyball Tournament (MBVT) presented by Bimini Bay Resort in association with the National Volleyball League (NVL) will make its 4th annual debut on 8th & Ocean Drive on Feb 9 & 10, 2013 from 10am-5pm daily.
 
MBVT is a public & free event where all of the top modeling agencies in Miami get together and form co-ed teams and compete in this thrilling 2-day tournament. For the 2nd consecutive year, MBVT has partnered with the NVL & the some of the top pro beach volleyball athletes.
 
These professionals will be on site at the event coaching each of the agency teams as well as participating in live exhibition matches.
 
The Australian Gold NVL pro’s and coaches to our agencies include #5 ranked US player and #2 ranked US team Casey Patterson, King of the Beach with over 140 beach victories Sinjin Smith, WNBA champion and converted volleyball professional Kelly Schumacher & Adrian Carambula. 24 year old phenom and top 10 player in the US that is regarded as most entertaining player in the game today.
 
Winners will receive an all expense weekend getaway, to the luxurious Bimini Bay Resort and Marina on March 1-3, 2013, courtesy of Balearia Bahamas Express. Here, four teams will compete in a rematch at the resort’s Sakara Beach Club, on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
 
Participating agencies include Wilhelmina, Next, Caroline Gleason, Mega, Front, MC2, Elite, Runways & Ocean Models. 
 
A familiar face playing for the 2nd consecutive year for Wilhelmina models is CJ Koegel, from MTV’s Real World Cancun.
 
Things will be heating up on the sand, as the official MBVT radio partner will be Miami’s own Power96. The station will be broadcasting live all day at the tournament!
 
Inside the VIP Tent, models, media & celebrities will enjoy complimentary bites from MIAVOLLEYBALL2returning sponsor STK and some of Miami ‘s best pre-batched cocktails from Miami Cocktail Company.
 
Reebok CrossFit Miami Beach will have a pop-up branded container with a training activation where attendees can get familiar with the equipment and try a complimentary session with instructors from the Miami Beach facility. 
 
Monster Energy & Arizona Beverages will be keeping our beach, players & guests hydrated with multiple product flavors including Arnold Palmer Zero & CocoZona Espresso.
 
Neutrogena will be on site distributing their sun care Beach Defense products & European Wax Center’s waxing experts will be on hand giving advice for smooth and silky skin, as well as beach beauty tips.
 
Car Charging Group will be showcasing the newest charging systems and educating the public on the benefits of having an electronic car for the environment.
 
The events official printer and one of Miami’s longest standing business, Impress Digital Printing Solutions, produced all components of the Model Beach Volleyball site and will be promoting their newest service of promotional wrapping automobiles.
 
MBVT has partnered with well known Miami-based artist Alex Mijares to paint a custom designed DJ booth in the form of a lifeguard stand, which will be debuted at the tournament.
 
Official media partnerships include Men’s Fitness, Shape Magazine, OK! Magazine, World Red Eye & The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
 
This year, MBVT’s benefitting charity is the IRIE Foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of South Floridaʼs youth through educational and extracurricular opportunities and improve the graduation rates among young students.
 
Attendees will enjoy live music by some of Miami’s top DJs including DJ Crespo, Stacie Todd & Triarchy.
 
The official swimwear of MBVT, Beach Bunny Swimwear, will be hosting a pre-event model agency fitting party on Feb 7 at 6pm at the Beach Bunny Store located at 750 Collins Ave. Participating models will be outfitted for the tournament and guests can enjoy cocktails & live music. Open to the public.
 
The official kickoff event will take place at Miami’s newest hotspot, owned by EMM Group, SL Miami located inside the James Royal Palm on Friday, February 8 2013 starting at 11pm.
 
2012 VIP guests included James Marsden, Michael Bay, Nina Agdal, Shawne Merriman, Joanna Krupa, Geoff Stults, Josh Hopkins, DeRay Davis & 2012 USA Olympic Silver Medalist’s Jennifer Kessy & April Ross.

R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music and Art 2/6/13

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R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music & Art
Wednesday, 02/06/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RED-Pre-Valentines-Day-Event-REVISEDSavoy Hotel
425 Ocean Drive,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

R.E.D. A Pre-Valentine’s Day Event of Fashion Music & Art

You are cordially invited to attend an exclusive event produced by Nicole Shelley & Nicole Shelley Models at The Savoy Hotel in Miami Beach.

Please join us at 7pm on Wednesday, February 6th for Fashion, Music & Art.

Cocktail Reception. Silent Auction. Fashion Show. Pop Up Shop. Swag Bags.

Featured Runway Fashions:

Lingerie/Swimwear Hybrid by Lingerini
www.Lingerini.co

Activewear by KenPhoo
www.kenphoo.com

Ready to Wear by Miss Epitome

7pm -10pm
Wednesday, February 6th
The Savoy Hotel
425 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach 33139

Mandatory RSVP to NS@NicoleShelleyModels.com

Proceeds to Benefit The South Florida After-School All-Stars Suggested Donation of $25-$100.

Hosted by:
Nicole Shelley
Erin Mia Milchman
Angela Basillico
Griselda Lechini
Eve Hubert

An Event Produced By:
Nicole Shelley,
Nicole Shelley Models
Model Agency/Management.
Events/Project Management (PR/Mktg)
www.nicoleshelleymodels.com
Follow:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicole-Shelley-Models/13877485802
Twitter: http://twitter.com/NicoleShelleyM

Additional Marketing Provided By:
Erin Mia Milchman, Inc.
Creative Marketing Strategies
954.232.0772
ErinMiaMilchman@gmail.com
Follow:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ErinMiaMilchmanFanPage
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ErinMiaPrtyDiva
Instagram: http://instagram.com/ErinMiaFtLaud

Miami Fashion Week 15th Anniversary Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards 2/7/13

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Miami Fashion Week 15th Anniversary Kick Off at The 4th Annual Humanitarian Awards
fashionweekFebruary 7, 2013, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Poolside at the Mondrian South Beach Hotel
1100 West Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.miamifashionweek.com
www.facebook.com/MiamiInternationalFashionWeek
www.twitter.com/miamifashionwk

Co-Hosted by Tiffany & Co. and the Pillars of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Benefiting the Miami Fashion Week Foundation
 
The 15th annual Miami Fashion Week, the largest Latin American and International fashion event in the US will host the 4th annual Humanitarian Awards.
 
The Humanitarian Awards honors ten of Miami’s most dedicated and respected philanthropists for their endless giving to the community. The evening will include a special fashion presentation by "Miami Fashion ICON Award Recipients" Nicolas Felizola, Julian Chang and Viviana G for Petit Pois, fashion models, celebrity guests, music, food, cocktails, an awards presentation and a luxury silent auction with irresistible items from Tiffany & Co., Miami’s hottest hotels, restaurants and nightclubs, luxury car dealers, international artists, spa treatments and more! The occasion is a fundraising event for the Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. , a non-profit organization supporting education within the creative arts by providing cash scholarships, mentoring programs and internships, among other incentives for students and emerging talent in the creative industries.
 
Beth Sobol, Founder of Miami Fashion Week states "it’s hard to believe that it has already been 15 years that we have been bringing the best emerging fashion talent in the world to Miami!" Paving the way for the celebration of its 15th Anniversary, Miami Fashion Week is scheduled for March 20th – 24th, 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Showcasing the world’s top eminent designers, fashion VIPs, celebrities, and musicians from nearly every continent, Miami Fashion Week marks an exciting and glamorous affair that brings jetsetters from around the world for what is sure to be South Florida’s most exciting fashion week yet! "To commemorate our 15th Anniversary we are introducing a number of new and exciting elements to Miami Fashion Week" said Managing Partner, Aaron Perry.

MFW is made possible with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners as well as the Miami Beach Visitors and Conventions Authority and the Office of the Mayor of the City of Miami Beach.

Fashionista’s Flea 1/26/13

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Fashionista’s Flea
Saturday, 01/26/2013, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
fashionistasfleawhitelawjanWhitelaw Hotel
808 Collins Avene,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Facebook Link

The Fashion Treasure Hunt you Cannot Miss. Shop the closets of fashionista’s, stylist and bloggers or turn your castoffs into cash at this Fashion Flea market. This is the indoor tag sale and treasure hunt you’ve been waiting for. Hunting is FREE. Wanna sell your stash? $20 for a table…only serious fashionistas need apply. RSVP@ItMarketingConcepts.com to reserve your table.

Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Poetry Show 1/19/13

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Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Poetry Show
Saturday, 01/19/2013, 08:00 pm –
flyer3LMNT
59 nw 36th street,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Poetry Show

 Lights are low and the sound of a beating drum echoes. A woman, strong and mighty, struts to the beat of the conga and the voices of her sisters. She shall be praised for her wisdom, intellect and her beauty is a sight to behold. She hurts, cries, laughs, loves, nurtures and excels. She is a woman of purpose.  

Fashion show with The Bombshell Boutique, Kel Fashion and Design, Yvette Elfawal and more TBA. Pop up shops by The Lost and Found Boutique, American Rebel, The Black Orchid Group, LLC, The Bombshell Boutique and more.  

Opening performance by Kinte Queen 

Complimentary bites

Photographs Venue Magazine Cover Launch Party at The Hoxton

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So after the lovely engagement party, fundraiser celebrating Barcardi heir Gian Luis Barcardi and his lovely fiancee Kazandra Vega, we swung by The Hoxton (formerly Lucky Clover) to join in on the fun and festivities at Venue Magazine’s Cover Launch Party. The site has been transformed from Irish Pub  to swanky Hampton’s Beach House.  Beautiful people were abound, including my favorite housewife and Executive Editor for Venue Magazine, Alexia Echevarria. She is always so warm and friendly every single time I’ve seen seen her.  Enjoy the images and hope to see you around town…

Photo Credit: Daniella Veras (@DaniellaVeras & @_DaniMiami)

 

What Women Want 1/19/13

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What Women Want
Saturday, 01/19/2013, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
evite_lauren_moshiNikki Beach
One Ocean Drive ,
Miami Beach , Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Nikki Beach Lifestyle presents the next edition of its signature fashion series, What Women Want, featuring the artistic collection by Lauren Moshi, Saturday, January 19th at 7pm. Lauren Moshi’s inspiration comes from high fashion and fine art, as she creates unique pieces that are meticulously crafted in limited quantities. Every mark, every line, on every piece is hand drawn by Lauren, with each garment being an original piece of artwork.

Be sure to RSVP for a complimentary glass of champagne from 7pm-8pm, and sweet treats by Savvylicious Sweets. Also make Dinner Reservations to enjoy best seating for the show. SPACE IS LIMITED!

Erin MIA’S Birthday * Fashion Forward * A Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show to Benefit KGKG ‘Food For The Poor’

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Erin MIA’S Birthday * Fashion Forward * A Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show to Benefit KGKG “Food For The Poor” at Dapur Asian Tappas Restaurant/Lounge, 1620 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33005

A Spring 2013 Runway Fashion Show with Special Guest Host, Miss South Florida USA, Gianina Acevedo.Nicole Shelley Models Presents:
Ready to Wear Spring 2013

Runway Fashions by:
* Lingerie/Swimwear by Lingerini
www.Lingerini.co
* Designer Eyewear by InSight Optics
* Contemporary Ready-to-Wear by Elektrik Boutique
* Decadent Evening wear by SHA DIAZ Couture

Hair by Nolan Vincent Salon & Spa
Makeup by Eliza Cosmetics

Hosted by:
Jennifer Judice, Rick Morgan, Nicole Shelley, Maritza Bedoya, Kimberly Bacardi & Kim’s Good Karma Group

Raffle Fundraiser for ‘Food for the Poor’
www.FoodforthePoor.org/goodkarmagroup

With a special appearance and birthday cake presentation to Soul of Miami’s very own Annette Piekert.

Sharon Socol Fashion Book Launch 2/2/13

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Sharon Socol Fashion Book Launch
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, 8 p.m.
(In collaboration with Gables Gallery Night)
Books & Books (Garden area)
265 Aragon Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Launch of acclaimed photographer Sharon Socol’s fashion photo book, Plus One: An Outsider’s Photographic Journey Into the World of Fashion. An exhibition of images from Socol’s book will be exhibited during a party in the Garden of Books & Books in Coral Gables, in collaboration with Gables Gallery Night.

The debut photographic compilation by Sharon Socol, Plus One: An Outsider’s Photographic Journey Into the World of Fashion (Books & Books Press, 120 pp., hard cover, $60), features 100 candid images from seminal moments at famed fashion shows and parties in New York and Paris between 2001 and 2010. Reflecting her status as a self-proclaimed ‘plus one’ for husband Howard Socol, then-CEO of Barneys New York, Socol captured stunningly intimate moments not only of industry icons, including Diane von Furstenberg, Alber Elbaz, Narciso Rodriguez, Zac Posen, Tommy Hilfiger and Giorgio Armani, but also those who toiled behind the curtain – the dressmakers, dressers, choreographers, makeup and hair artists, bouncers and waiters who provided the backbone for those glamorous, fleeting moments.

Plaza del Mar Spring Runway Show 2/22/13

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Spring Is In The Air As Plaza del Mar Showcases Trends in Spring Runway Show 
photoFriday, February 22, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
Plaza del Mar
230 S. Ocean Blvd
Manalapan, Florida

From colorful capris to on trend blouses, Plaza del Mar will showcase the fashions their retailers are known for in their annual Spring fashion show. Taking place in the open-air courtyard of Plaza del Mar, the exclusive runway show will feature fashions from retailers such as Angela Moore, Posh, Jeannie’s Ocean Boutique, Sea Stallion Traders, Evelyn & Arthur, Stepping Out Shoes, The Cashmere Shop, Via Condotti, Jewelry Artisans, as well as golf fashions from nearby Atlantis Country Club. 
 
Guests are invited to come early to visit other merchants in the Plaza including world famous restaurant John G’s, who serves classics such as fish and chips, delicious salads, and a variety of other favorites. Those interested in perusing offerings after the show can stop in to Thaikyo for a bite to eat and then visit the Plaza Theatre for the opening of popular show Waist Watchers.
 
Seating for the runway show is available on a first come first served basis. There is no charge for this event and those in attendance will have the opportunity to win merchant gift certificates. For more information on this event, or other happenings in the Plaza, please visit www.plazadelmarshopping.com or call 561-762-5340.

Bridal & Quinces Winter Elegance Event 1/27/13

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Bridal & Quinces Winter Elegance Event
Sunday, 01/27/2013, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Jan.-Show1Holiday Inn Hotel
1111 Royal Poinciana Blvd.,
Miami Spring, Florida 33165
RSVP Link

Bridal & Quinces Winter Elegance Event features the most elegant Bridal & Quinces trends for this winter season. Enjoy cake sampling, awesome vendors that will help you create a perfect Winter Wonderland event. Free admission for all and Free parking.

Fashionista’s Flea 12/29/12

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Fashionista’s Flea
Saturday, 12/29/2012, 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
fashionistasfleaDec29-copyEgg & Dart
4029 North Miami Avenue ,
Miami, Florida 33127
Facebook Link

The Fashion Treasure Hunt you Cannot Miss! Shop the closets of fashionista’s, stylist and bloggers or turn your castoffs into cash at this Fashion Flea market. This is the indoor tag sale and treasure hunt you’ve been waiting for. Hunting is FREE. Wanna sell your stash? $20 for a table…only serious fashionistas need apply. RSVP@ItMarketingConcepts.com to reserve your table. Stick around for brunch and get 20% off your food!

Pamper Your Peepers: New Lash Lounge And Brow Bar Launches in East Fort Lauderdale 12/7/12

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Pamper Your Peepers: New Lash Lounge And Brow Bar Launches in East Fort Lauderdale
Sunday, 12/07/2012, 09:00 am – 05:00 pm
Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique
646 N. Federal Highway ,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

High definition brows and long, glamorous lashes are just a “wink” away with the launch of a new Lash Lounge and Brow Bar at Dr. Patty’s Dental Boutique. Get pampered by Dr. Patty’s master brow sculptresses. These licensed estheticians are skilled in the traditional Indian art of eyebrow threading and NovaLash artistry. New clients can take advantage of the Pretty Peepers Package, featuring 50% off their first visit to the brow bar (NovaLash extensions not included).

Rana Rojo @ Betru Store Grand Opening 12/15/12

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Rana Rojo @ Betru Store Grand Opening
Friday, 12/14/2012, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
photo1Rana Rojo @ Betru
55th St. Station, NE 4th Ct, Ste 6B,
Miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Rana Rojo Grand Opening of Store @Betru, located at the News Lounge, 55th Street Station. Rana Rojo finds a natural home at BeTru, a gemlike boutique showcasing local artists and designers who combine global tradition with fresh contemporary style. Their eclectic, global vision and experience come together in Rana Rojo. Images from ancient Tibetan spiritual texts are collaged with playful retro sixties prints. The pair have invented their own dying and printing processes, including natural ingredients like ash and salt with computer-generated graphic designs, creating richly mutating colors and multi-dimensional layers of textures and effects. Gold embroidered Thai fabrics are inset into bleach-splashed custom printed denim. Each Rana Rojo piece is printed and dyed by hand, a unique and wearable work of art. The line includes dresses, skirts, and jeans, jackets for men and women, and t-shirts for men, women and children.
Owner Donna Hughes, former co-owner of 190 Restaurant, features her and sister Cheryl Freeman’s theFFS line of jewelry, which was just picked up by Barney’s New York. Hughes also conducts spiritual readings in the back room of BeTru, which is nestled in the magical courtyard of 55th Street Station on Miami’s Upper East Side.

Photographs of Beauty Bash at Kyma Lounge on 12/1/12

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Beauty Bash at Kyma Lounge at the Epic Hotel on Saturday, December 1, 2012.  This years Beauty Bash was comemorating World Aids Day To Benefit Local Hispanic-Latino LGBTQ Rights Group Unity Coalition -Coalicion Unida.

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The Product Launch of mi Boudoir 12/17/12

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The Product Launch of mi Boudoir
Monday, 12/17/2012, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
MIBOUDOIR-EVENT-BLUEBlue Martini
900 South Miami Ave,
Miami, Florida 33131
Facebook Link

Monday, Dec. 17th 2012

mi Boudoir Product Launch

at Blue Martini Brickell
900 South Miami Ave, Miami, Florida 33131

Hosted by Norma Estrada of FREC

Join us for unique collection of Evening and Club wear of the 2012 – 2013 line of mi Boudoir

*Designer Club and Event wear
*Lingerie and night wear
*Exotic Swimwear
*Hosiery and more…

Complimentary Appetizers

50% off all Cocktails and bottles till 8PM

For more information and advertising please contact
Marci Friedman (786) 454-6709

Cache Fashion Show At Gavanna Miami 11/30/12

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Cache Fashion Show At Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/30/2012, 11:30 pm –
270087_10151550695734554_753808885_nGavanna Miami
10 NE 40th St,
miami, Florida 33137
Webpage Link

Cache Fashion Show !

Fridays At Gavanna Miami

Say Rick’s C’s List For No Cover Until 1230am!

Text 786 303 2787 / 786 273 7410

Lights, music, freedom and all the things in between are what makes Gavanna what it is, a place where vibe dictates a night, that is lived without boundaries. Born from the simple idea that enjoying the pleasures of life shouldn’t have to be complicated and might take you away from the masses, into the sophistication that Design District hides.

Sounds by
Dj Nikolas
& Andres Puerta

The New LUXE Fashion Show by Cache @ Gavanna Miami 11/30/12

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The New LUXE Fashion Show by Cache @ Gavanna Miami
Friday, 11/30/2012, 11:30 pm – 05:00 am
Flyer-LowResGavanna
10 NE 40 Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
RSVP Link

You are cordially invited to a glamorous and fun night.
DAG Productions along Mexicanos en Miami and Luis Garcia present.
The New LUXE Holiday 2012 Fashion show by Cache.
Music orchestrated by Nikolas and Andres Puertas.

RSVP at: http://cachefashionshow.eventbrite.com/

At the door, remember to mention that you are on ‘Mexicanos en Miami’s guest list’ to receive complimentary admission before midnight.

Models:
– Claudia Montanari
– Jackie Garcia-Casals
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Phillipa Valencia
– Nathalie Varona
– Lissette Vasallo
– Sandra Valencia
– Alexandra Salmaso
– Lorena Castillo
– Jessica Leon

GAVANNA Miami | 10 NE 40 St | Miami FL 33137
www.GAVANNAmiami.com

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Te invitamos a disfrutar de una noche de glamour y diversión.
Desfile de Modas: The New LUXE Holiday 2012 Fashion show by Cache.
Musica por DJ Nikolas y Andres Puertas.

RSVP: http://cachefashionshow.eventbrite.com/

En la puerta recuerda mencionar que eres invitado de Mexicanos en Miami para acceso gratuito antes de la medianoche.

Modelos:
– Claudia Montanari
– Jackie Garcia-Casals
– Ashley Marie Alvarez
– Phillipa Valencia
– Nathalie Varona
– Lissette Vasallo
– Sandra Valencia
– Alexandra Salmaso
– Lorena Castillo
– Jessica Leon

GAVANNA Miami | 10 NE 40 St | Miami FL 33137
www.GAVANNAmiami.com

Fashion 1st Fridays Sample Sale 12/7/12

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Fashion 1st Fridays Sample Sale
Friday, 12/07/2012, 07:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fashion1stFridaysflyerfrontWhite Law Hotel
808 Collins Avenue,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Webpage Link

Fashion and Art Collide at Fashion 1st Fridays Art Basel Sample Sale. 25% – 75% off retail with samples direct from designer showrooms. www.Fashion1stFridays.com. Sip complimentary cocktails from 7 pm – 8 pm in a chic atmosphere with Whitelaw’s House DJ spinning tunes. Join Showroom 305, Jeffrey Lubin Productions and It Marketing Concepts for Miami’s first true showroom sample sale and Art Basel’s hottest fashion party.

Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing 12/8/12

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Bubucheek Clothing And The Archives Present: The Fall/Winter Launch Of Bubucheek Clothing
Saturday, December 8th, 2012 – 7-9 PM
The Archives
1304 East Las Olas Blvd.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Come check out the hottest sneaker boutique in south Florida. Hipster appeal with a NY vibe, the Archives presents the fall/winter launch of Bubucheek Clothing. Be the first to grab the softest hoodies around and grab a drink at their open bar as DJ MK spins. This exclusive event includes invited guests: Tyler Greene – Houston Astros, Jon Jay – St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Ciesielski – Actor, Mike Morse – Washington Nationals, Gio Gonzalez – Washington Nationals, Anthony Swarzak – Minnesota Twins and other local celebrities, media members and industry professionals.

Bubucheek makes Limited Edition Graphic Tees, Hoodies, Beanies, Scarves and Loungewear. Bubucheek started in 2008 by Russ Gossett, Austin Wasserman and Richard Giannotti. We started Bubucheek with a phone call to an old friend and a meeting with a new one. Since those first sweaty days printing in an attic in July 2008, we have continued to build a brand with a purpose encouraging everyone to “Think Positive. Live Confident.” While printing on premium fabric, we also keep our designs simple and color schemes relevant to the season. We strive to create an atmosphere that allows customers to become friends and provide them with great customer service. www.bubucheek.com

If you’re looking for exclusive, fresh finds, look no further. The Archives offers newly released, limited edition sneakers, accessories, and clothing for men. Keep up with us on Facebook and Twitter for VIP store events like live musical performances, exclusive autograph sessions, fan photos, art shows and exhibits. Inspired by minimalist designs found in New York’s SOHO boutiques and a love of fashion and sneakers, Brad and team have come together to deliver something special to Fort Lauderdale’s historic fashion thoroughfare. Brad brings you The Archives. The Archives is located on the East end of the famed Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Less than two miles from the beach and steps from the beautiful Riverwalk, tourists and locals alike can be found strolling the boulevard, dining at sidewalk cafes, and, of course, shopping. With the addition of a trend setting boutique for men, Fort Lauderdale’s upbeat, high-fashion district now has it all.

Thrown Away A Fashion Exhibition during Art Basel 12/7/12

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Thrown Away. A Fashion Exhibition during Art Basel
Friday, December 7, 2012, 5:00pm until 9:00pm
Cara Mia Trattoria Italiana
1040 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Artists Laura Atria and Tracy Mendy team up to capture the Avante guard fashion created by Ms. Atria.

The show will by on display during Art Basel in Miami; Saturday, December 7 models will be wearing the dresses and serving you your beverages.

Fashion Show starts at 5 pm and ends at 9 pm.

Fusion Fashion 1/17/13

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Fusion Fashion
Thursday, 01/17/2013, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
2012-Fusion-Fashion-page-001Allied Kitchen & Bath Showroom
616 E. oakland park blvd. ,
Ft. lauderdale, Florida 33304
Webpage Link

Kick off the new year with Starlight Florida’s Fusion Fashion Event

Merging South Florida’s Luxury Lifestyle, Fashion & Awareness

The public is invited to not only learn about how Starlight Children’s Foundation works with seriously ill children and their families, but also enjoy an evening of fashion, fun & food. Allied Kitchen & Bath will be hosting the event in an effort to engage the local surrounding community, its customers and community leaders.

Attendees will enjoy a red carpet & champagne welcome followed by a fashion show featuring local designers & models provided by Posche Models.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of the 3rd Anniversary of What Women Want at Nikki Beach on 11/17/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the 3rd Anniversary of What Women Want at Nikki Beach Miami Beach on Saturday, November 17, 2012.  They had a runway show presenting the 2013 Resort Collection from Zeki and we got to taste treats by Savvylicious Sweets and Nespresso coffee. We received some fitness tips, reflexology and hand scrubs by Equinox Fitness Center & Spa and trending tips by MANLIFY, the exclusive network for men and sounds by DJ and International Model Miss Tara.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

Kelly’s Kloset Klean Out Benefiting Dress for Success Miami 11/23/12

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Kelly’s Kloset Klean Out Benefiting Dress for Success Miami
Friday, 11/23/2012, 10:00 am – 07:00 pm
KellysKloset_Cleanout_FINALKelly Saks
34 Giralda Avenue,
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
More Info Link

Miami Fashion Blogger & Stylist Kelly Saks is clearing out her Kloset this Black Friday! Items up for grabs include gently worn (and some new with tags!) clothing, gowns, shoes, handbags & accessories from Saks’ personal collection. The Platinum Hanger Society Ambassador will be donating a portion of proceeds from the pop-up shop to Dress for Success Miami.

The charitable sale will be held at ISA boutique in Coral Gables with doors opening at 10am. Fatigued Black Friday shoppers will be treated to bubbles & sweets upon arrival.

For more information about Dress for Success Miami visit www.dfsmiami.org

Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Feeding South Florida @ STK Miami 11/19/12

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Charity Fashion Show to Benefit Feeding South Florida @ STK Miami
Monday, 11/19/2012, 08:00 pm – 11:00 pm
54651_10151316495276063_1861390779_oSTK Miami
2377 Collins Ave,
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
More Info Link

Hunger is real problem in America that goes unacknowledged. Join Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week for a charitable cause this Monday (Nov. 19th). BRING 5 CANNED GOOD items to STK MIAMI to benefit Feeding South Florida & receive a free glass of bubbly & free dessert with your STK dinner!

MMIFW will present a fashion show @10:30pm featuring Anastasia Sagalovich Haute Couture, Castro-Rojas & the models of Ms. Latina International Organization.

FOR PRESS PASSES PLEASE CONTACT SPINHOUSE PR:
www.SpinHousePR.com or info@spinhousepr.com

The 3rd Anniversary of Nikki Beach Miami What Women Want 11/17/12

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The 3rd Anniversary of Nikki Beach Miami What Women Want
Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 7 PM
whatwomenwantNikki Beach Miami Beach
One Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Open to the public.
RSVP Online for a complimentary glass of Nicolas Feuillatte champagne

The evening will feature a full runway show presenting the 2013 Resort Collection from Zeki and feature Sweet treats by Savvylicious Sweets; Nespresso coffee samples; fitness tips, reflexology and hand scrubs by Equinox Fitness Center & Spa;  trending tips by MANLIFY, the exclusive network for men, providing tips on style, and all things manly, and sounds by DJ and International Model Miss Tara.

Beauty Bash A Fashion And Entertainment Event Comemorating World Aids Day To Benefit Local Hispanic-Latino Lgbtq Rights Group Unity Coalition – Coalicion Unida 12/1/12

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Beauty Bash A Fashion And Entertainment Event Comemorating World Aids Day To Benefit Local Hispanic-Latino Lgbtq Rights Group Unity Coalition -Coalicion Unida
BeautyBashDec12012Saturday, December 1, 2012 9 PM to Midnight   
Kyma Lounge at the Epic Hotel
270 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami FL

Admission is FREE just RSVP in advance on Facebook at: De Fabulous Beauty and Fashion Event with a Cause World Aids Day

Beauty Bash: Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone. An evening of Fashion, Beauty & Entertainment
To benefit UC|CU South Florida Latino|Hispanic|LGBTQ organization

Looking & dressing fierce under the Miami moon and glitz on Saturday December 1st – World AIDS Day – all while drinking, dancing and bidding on amazing stuff, has never been for a better cause. 

Beauty Bash – Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone is a special night of Unity, Fashion, Beauty and Entertainment that will support the efforts of South Florida’s Unity Coalition|Coalición Unida (UC|CU) – a local non-profit dedicated to leadership, equality and rights for the Latino|Hispanic LGBTQ community.

Sponsored by industry greats De Fabulous, Miami Beach Beauty Show and SFG Magazine, this special event will feature Celebrity Fashion Designer Tanya Marie presenting her latest Fashion Week Collection. Masters of Ceremony will be the incredibly beautiful Gianina Acevedo, our Miss South Florida 2013, and the equally handsome Dr. Ivan Rusilko, Author of the Winemakers Dinner and Mr. USA.

This benefit event is free to attend, with complimentary cocktails from 9- 10 PM, a fashion show, silent auction, giveaways and live entertainment throughout the night.

“We are proud to put on this magical night for all, and especially to be helping out the Unity Coalition|Coalicion Unida, the first & only organization for the So. Fla. Latino|Hispanic|LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) Community” Said event co-host & producer Edward J Oberle Lopez. Proceeds from the silent auction, raffle and red ribbon sales, along with donations, will provide much needed revenue to UC|CU, advancing Equality since 2002. “The work of UC|CU is 100% funded by events & private donations, and they are 100% staffed & managed by volunteers. Everything that comes in, goes right back out for programming, leading & assisting the LGBTQ community. I am thrilled to be helping UC|CU out, while glamming up Miami even more” added event co-host Nicol Pindelea.

Photographs of the 4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on 11/8/12

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4th Annual RAWards at The Stage Miami on Thursday, November 8, 2012.  What a wonderful event,  54 cities across the nation picked their most talented hometown artists, designers and performers. The top nominees in Miami were showcased at The Stage.  RAW selected three local judges and together with the attendee’s picked who will represent Miami in the RAWards Finals.

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A Night of Charity & Fashion 12/1/12

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A Night of Charity & Fashion
Saturday, 12/01/2012, 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SOBreathe
401 W Atlantic Avenue,
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
Webpage Link

A Night of Charity & Fashion in Delray Beach, FL
on popular Atlantic Avenue. Come out and support
Toys for Tots and Miami Childrens Hospital. A portion
the proceeds will benefit Miami Childrens Hospital. Bring
an unwrapped toy and recieve complimentary drink!
$30 in Advance and $35 at the door.

Fashion Benefits Pure Water Project at The Betsy Hotel 11/10/12

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Fashion Benefits Pure Water Project at The Betsy Hotel
priscillaSaturday, November 10th,  8pm
The Betsy Hotel/B-Bar
1400 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 331339

Purchase tickets & event details online 

Tickets include cocktails and hors d’oeurves.

Silent auction items include sports memorabilia, beauty products and art.

Please join us for a purely fun evening of fashion with Miami’s hottest young lingerie designer.   Priscilla Jade will preview her newest collection, Lullaby 2013.  The sneak peak fashion show will benefit the Pure Water Project, bringing clean water to communities in need. 

Fashionista’s Flea 11/10/12

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Fashionista’s Flea
Saturday, 11/10/2012, 09:00 am – 11:00 am
fashionistasfleaPasta Folies
3252 NE 1st Avenue, Suite 118 (Next to Ricochet at the Shops at Midtown),
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

The Fashion Treasure Hunt you Cannot Miss. Shop the closets of fashionista’s, stylist and bloggers or turn your castoffs into cash at this Fashion Flea market. This is the indoor tag sale and treasure hunt your’ve been waiting for. Hunting is FREE. Wanna sell your stash? $15 for a table…only serious fashionistas need apply. The event will be held at Pasta Folies at the Shops at Midtown on the same day at their craft fair! RSVP@ItMarketingConcepts.com to reserve your table.

Bvlgari, Tiffany and Lafont Trunk Show and Cocktail Party 11/9/12

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Bvlgari, Tiffany & Lafont Trunk Show & Cocktail Party
November 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Hollywood Eyes
2011 Harrison Street
Hollywood, FL 33020

Free and open to the public

Hollywood Eyes, the final word in Hollywood glamour with a South Florida twist, is hosting an exclusive trunk show and cocktail soiree benefitting Hollywood Women’s Club.  This indulgent night of shopping and cocktails will feature the latest trends from Lafont, Bvlgari and Tiffany eye wear.  The event, which takes place Friday, November 9th from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., is free and open to the public.

The sun always shines brightly in South Florida, so even as winter approaches, a pair of hot shades is absolutely indispensable.  Hollywood Eyes’ trunk show will showcase timeless, classic shades with fashionable appeal that will be en vogue all-year round.

Guests will enjoy a preview of fall’s hottest frames and a trunk show with 20% of all proceeds benefitting to the Hollywood Women’s Club. There will also be a luxury raffle for a chance to win a pair of designer glasses, passed hors d’oeuvres from Euro Café and complimentary cocktails.

Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant 1/13/13

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Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant
Sunday, 01/13/2013, 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm
AD-Flyer-2013size4x6-JpegRebeca Sosa Theater
1401 Westward Drive,
Miami, Florida 33166
More Info Link

After being postpone it is now official. First annual Miss Art Deco Beauty Pageant and Miss Teen Art Deco Beauty Pageant will be held on Sunday January 13 at Rebeca Sosa Theater. Competition is open to contestants ages 14 to 27. The winners will be part of the Art Deco Weekend Festival Parade of Miami Beach and advance to compete at Miss Florida USA and Miss Florida Teen USA state pageant. For more information you can visit the website at www.southfloridausapageants.com or call the directors at 305-753-1224.

Ticket sales $15 in advance, $20 at the door.

Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show 10/20/12

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Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show
October 20, 7pm Cocktail hour. Shows starts at 8pm
stirringLMNT
59 nw 36th street
Miami, Fl 33127

Admission: $10
For tickets click here
For more information please call 786-366-8898 or 786-499-6880

Dress code: Fashionable

Sponsors:
LMNT
CatWalk Pros
Makeup by Patti Roman for Motives by Loren Ridinger
Hair by Sarah Robinson

Stirring Up the Arts held an event on July 26th, 2012 in Midtown Miami and it was a great success so we decided to do it again with a fashion show! Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show. Participants are Love Culture, Kariza Designs, Bombshell Boutique, Swanky Shoe Fetish Boutique, Circa 24 and Morgan Girl Boutique. Come and enjoy a great night of fashion, shopping and meeting new people. Complimentary appetizers and champagne for the cocktail hour ladies! See you there! Pop up shops by Kariza, The Bombshell Boutique and Swanky Shoe Fetish Boutique.

Fashion Designers Expo 10/18/12-10/20/12

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Fashion Designers Expo
DSO_8706October 18 – 20

Sponsored by & benefitting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. – Empowering those impacted by Breast Cancer

October 18 – RSVP to fdersvp@live.com  
@2509 NW 2nd Avenue 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33127
6pm Introducing "Maker’s Shoes" Spring 2013 Collection
Opening Night hosted by Celebrity Stylist El Fashion Guru
Cocktails, Bites & Complimentary Gifts to Press & Bloggers
Book Signing by Andrea Nugent "Mommy is still Mommy, Cancer Can’t Change That"

October 19 – RSVP to fdersvp@live.com
@Style CTZN 218 NW 25th Street Miami 33127
7pm Pre-Grand Opening Sneak Peek of Boutique & FDE Designers Collections before the runway shows
Complimentary Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Book Signing by Andrea Nugent "Mommy is still Mommy, Cancer Can’t Change That" 

October 20 – Purchase tickets online at www.fashiondesignersexpo.com
@SOHO Studios 2136 NW 1st Avenue Miami 33127
6pm Red Carpet | 7pm Runway Show Doors Open
City Style Collective Pop-UP Shop VIP Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres
Hosted by Model/Actress Trishauna Clarke & Model/Actress Debra Foxx
Book Signing by Andrea Nugent "Mommy is still Mommy, Cancer Can’t Change That" 
Kids in the Mix & PINK Hits the Runway featuring Breast Cancer Survivors walking the runway sponsored by Bella Fashion Design

Fashion Designers Expo (FDE) kicks off its schedule of events with an explosion of shoe fetish this Thursday Oct. 18th in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District with the showing of Maker’s Shoes 2013 Spring Collection hosted by "El Fashion Guru.". Then on Friday, FDE ignites the night scene once again with a special Sneak Peek Pre-Grand Opening of the new Wynwood boutique "Style CTZN. Then, Saturday is the day we’re all waiting for! Oct. 20th is FDE’s highly anticipated runway shows featuring talents of the emerging fashion industry from all over the world.

FDE is among the largest expositions of emerging fashion talent. Major press, celebrities, socialites and thousands of guests have attended FDE to see "Who’s NEXT in Fashion?" This organization scouts for the best up and coming models, designers, make up artists, stylists, hair stylists, etc. and puts them all together in an amazing Fashion Week filled with glamour, entertainment and purpose.

With a fabulous City Style Collective Pop-Up Shop during the pre-show hour and a special presentation from one of FDE’s official Supporting Sponsor’s Constant Contact, FDE is sure to start the evening with great fashion and entertainment.

This season FDE is presented by and benefitting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. founded by Andrea Nugent who will also be doing a book signing at each event for her new book "Mommy is still Mommy, Cancer Can’t Change That."

Designer Line Up
Jama Clothing
Christian Segui
BFF Wear
Maker’s Shoes
Tumisola Ladega – UK FDC Designer Award Winner (London)
All About Me 5 LLC
Atelier Yvette
NeoDasha’s House of Fashion
Hadascha Brutus
Joel Franklin & Co.
After Party @Q Lounge – Sponsored by Gerry Kelly & The Dream Team RSVP to fdersvp@live.com

"It’s more than just another Fashion Week; it’s giving the emerging industry a secure platform to bring their dreams to reality while using the power and glamour of the runway in support of non profit organizations to impact our world," says CEO and Co-Founder of FDE, Karine Melissa.

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Fashion Designers Expo is presented by and benefitting B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. founded by Andrea Nugent to bring awareness, empower, and fund-raise for the cause.

EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty: CrownZ N’ GownZ Fashion Show2012 11/2/12

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EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty: CrownZ N’ GownZ Fashion Show2012
Friday, 11/02/2012, 06:00 pm – 09:00 pm
Rock-Royalty_Flyer-frontNaomi’s Garden Vibes
650 ,
NW 71st street, Florida Miami
Eventbrite Link

EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty: CrownZ N’ GownZ 2012 in Miami, Florida! Fulljoy the royal regalia of love, unity, good vibes and exquisite exquisite designs as Coronation Day erupts into a starry night of high meditation and energy. EmpressionZ Exclusive Crochet Couture designers create an imperial lineage of handmade wearable art that is sure to leave witnesses in awe. Partake in the pre-show meet-n-greet before witnessing the Coronation of The Emperor and Empress on the scene. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Royal vibes and attire please.

Meet The Designer 10/13/12

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Meet The Designer
Saturday, 10/13/2012, 04:00 pm – 10:00 pm
miami-storeAnya Ponorovskaya
35 Northeast 40th Street,
Miami, Florida 33137
Facebook Link

Saturday during the Design District Gallery Walk NYC designer Anya Ponorovskaya invites you to her event “Meet the Designer” 4PM until ….. Yes Anya Ponorvskaya came down to Miami from New York City to meet, chat and share a glass of wine with you.

Marshalls Fabulous Found Fashion Tour 10/16/12

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Marshalls Fabulous Found Fashion Tour
Tuesday, 10/16/2012, 11:00 am – 07:00 pm
miamiShops of Midtown
3401 N. Miami Avenue ,
3401 N. Miami Avenue , Florida 33127
Webpage Link

On Tuesday October 16, Marshalls and Lucky Magazine will be coming to Miami in an 18-wheeler for their Fabulous Found Fashion Tour. The event takes place at The Shops of Midtown from 11a.m. to 7 p.m. The Marshall’s Fabulous Fashion tour features runway shows, style advice, games and giveaways too. Miami’s fashion blogger, Annie Vazquez, of TheFashionPoet.com has teamed up with the tour from 5 to 7PM to give away $25 Marshalls giftcards to the first readers who come to the event and tweet her at (@anniecvazquez), Lucky Magazine (@luckymag), and Marshalls (@Marshalls)! Blogger Carmen Ordonez will also be hosting.

Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show 10/20/12

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Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show
Sunday, 10/20/2012, 07:00 pm –
Stirring_up_the_artsLMNT
59 nw 36th st,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Stirring Up the Arts held an event on July 26th, 2012 in Midtown Miami and it was a great success so we decided to do it again with a fashion show! Stirring Up the Arts presents Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Show. Participants are Love Culture, Kariza Designs, Bombshell Boutique, Swanky Shoe Fetish Boutique, Circa 24 and Morgan Girl Boutique. Come and enjoy a great night of fashion, shopping and meeting new people. Complimentary appetizers and champagne for the cocktail hour ladies! See you there!

Place:
LMNT
59 nw 36th street
Miami, Fl 33127

Time: 7pm Cocktail hour. Shows starts at 8pm

Dress code: Fashionable

Admission: First 50 to rsvp in free, $10 in after

Sponsors:
LMNT
CatWalk Pros
Makeup by Patti Roman for Motives by Loren Ridinger
Hair by Sarah Robinson

For tickets visit www.stirringuptheartsfashionandart.eventbrite.com

Macy’s Fall Fashion Event 10/13/12

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Macy’s Fall Fashion Event
Saturday, 10/13/2012, 03:00 pm – 05:00 pm
Macys-AccessoriesMacy’s Dadeland
7303 SW 88 St ,
Miami, Florida 33156
Webpage Link

You’re invited to a preview of Fall’s most talked-about accessories: from studded clutches to suede ankle boots to statement necklaces and more!

Our stylists will explain how accessories are the key to keeping any wardrobe current and give tips on how to take a look from drab to fab! Enjoy refreshments and today’s top beats as you browse.

Then, enter to win* a fabulous handbag or pair of boots from Carlos by Carlos Santana or a $250 Macy’s Gift Card! If that’s not enough to make you swoon, with any qualifying purchase, receive a special hand-picked gift from select designers.

Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3pm
Macy’s Dadeland, Miami FL
1st Floor

Miami Style Wars presents Style Wars 10/18/12

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Miami Style Wars presents Style Wars
Thursday, 10/18/2012, 09:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Style-WarsRicochet Bar & Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd,
Miami, Florida 33127
Webpage Link

Miami Style Mafia presents Style Wars at Ricochet Bar and Lounge located at 3250 Buena Vista Blvd Miami, FL 33127 on Thursday, October 18th 2012 at 9 PM. Miami bloggers Ria Michelle, Le Pretty Stellar, Steffy’s Pros & Cons, and Nany’s Klozet will compete in a style-off judged by Miami Style Mafia founders Simonett Pereira and Eugenia Alliegro, as well as fashion stylists Amanda Del Duca and Rachael Russell.

Style Wars will consist of a three round competition between two blogger teams (Ria Michelle & Le Pretty Stellar vs Steffy’s Pros and Cons & Nany’s Klozet) where each team will have to put together a complete look on a model pertaining to the designated round theme. Miami-based boutiques and designers will be providing the clothing and accessories that the teams will be able to pull from when putting together their looks. The paneling judges will determine the winning team for each round in the competition.

Guests will be able to sip on complementary cocktails provided by Remy Martin V, view the live styling battle, and shop the collections featured during Style Wars!

The event is free and open to the public. Guests MUST rsvp to: info@ricochetlounge.com

Funkshion Fashion Week 2012 Etienne Jeanson Exclusive Runway Show and Afterparty 10/11/12

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Funkshion Fashion Week 2012 Etienne Jeanson Exclusive Runway Show and Afterparty
October 11th 2012 – 8:00pm
Studio 743
743 Washington Ave
Miami Beach

After Party
Poolside At Delano
1685 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach Fl 33139
Music By: N8 Ryan
Alma De Bohemio Sponsored Bar 10pm – 11pm
Delanobeachclub.Com

RSVP: ffwmiami@gmail.com
Runway Show & After Party
Funkshion Fashion Week
European Fashion District
& Mykel Stevens
Exclusive Runway Show

Couture Collection by Etienne Jeanson
Featuring His 2013 Couture Pret-A-Porter Collection
Etienne Jeanson is a young French designer originally from Lille. He is a student of Haute Couture. After working for houses such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Junko Shimada or Tsumori Chisato, he continued his apprenticeship with Anne Valerie Hash, Christian Lacroix and Plumasserie (feather design) with Mr. Legeron. His passion for history puts him in perpetual opposition between baroque and classicism which is the starting point of this collection.

Please Join Us For A Night Of Fashion, Music And Art

VIP Iron Fist Party 10/11/12

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VIP Iron Fist Party
IronFist_VIP_PartyThursday, October 11th, from 5-8pm
Pop-Up Store, The Kult
167 NW 25th st
Wynwood, FL 33127
www.wasabifashionkult.com

RSVP Required: Hello@wasabifashionkult.com

Our most awaited collection has finally arrived. Those familiar with Iron Fist Clothing will understand our excitement. This Fall ’12 collection is filled with fang lips, aqua leopard prints, and retro pin up sequences. We’ve got Get Faked Hoodies in pink, cat-woman shirts, sequined hot pink jackets and gold ones. Dresses, mini ones, and mini skirts… And an awesome, very affordable shoe collection with booties at $80, platforms at $50-$60, and combat boots at $75. Plus, we stocked up on Lip Service, brought back sold out items, and some new sexy ones too.

Join us and try on all these delicious garments. For our friends and followers, we will be granting a special discount on any Iron Fist, please RSVP to make sure we include you in that list.

If you are not in Miami and haven’t gotten a chance to visit us, we have great news for you… We’ve been working on our online store and it will be ready very soon! Be patient, we want you to feel included in our Kult as well!

See you next Thursday, thank you for sticking with us!

Wine and Fashion Week at Toscana Divino 10/8/12-10/12/12

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Wine & Fashion Week
Oct. 8-12: daily from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aperitivo Italiano social hours and Chef’s Tasting Dinner
Oct. 8,9,10,12: Informal fashion shows and creations of handcrafted handbags with master tailors from Scuola di Pelletteria di Firenze
Oct. 9 & 11: Art creations by Maestro Alessandro Reggioli
Toscana Divino
900 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130

RSVP specifying date at: events@toscanadivino.com
For table reservations
For more information

Toscana Divino announces its inaugural Wine & Fashion Florence Week, an annual line up of dining, fashion and cultural experiences straight from Italy. At the peak of grape harvesting season in Chianti Rufina, Toscana Divino celebrates its wines, famous for being elegant, well balanced and full-bodied.

The tribute to Tuscany also shows off Italy’s latest and tastiest creations on the heels of fashion industry’s most famous week in Milan. The immersion experience features Executive Chef Julian Baker and Michelin Star Chef Marco Stabile L’accademia della Cucina Italiana menu designed exclusively for Toscana Divino’s Wine & Fashion Florence Week. Each day presents traditional, organic dishes and wine pairings from the region’s top labels.
Tuscany’s top sommeliers and winemakers will spend the week in Miami, sharing their passions for pairings. Every evening will kick off with the Italian-inspired “Aperitivo Italiano” social hour, offering complimentary bites and cocktails.

In a country that’s all about good taste and craftsmanship passed from generation to generation, Wine & Fashion Florence Week brings rich “Made in Italy” traditions to informal fashion shows, with Florentine designers stitching exotic bags on premise, along with master tailors from Scuola di Pelletteria di Firenze, Florence’s top innovative luxury leather producer.

Italy’s thriving artist community also comes to Miami. Maestro Alessandro Reggioli, famed for Contemporary Tuscan-inspired masterpieces, exhibits Tuesday and Thursday during Wine & Fashion Week, where he’ll create original pieces inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s themes, “The Flight” and “The Heart.”

“This is a new beginning of what is going to be a great Miami tradition,” says Tommaso Morelato, owner of Toscana Divino.

“Toscana Divino, a Beacon Council project, is a unique concept, comprised of the public and private sector of Tuscany and the region’s small and medium sized producers of the Fashion-Lifestyle industry," said Frank R. Nero, President & CEO of The Beacon Council. "The Beacon Council is delighted to see Toscana Divino’s efforts from its Miami-based location, the first of its kind from Tuscany, and its investment in our community.”

Patterns for PAWS at DCOTA 10/10/12

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Patterns for PAWS
PFP InviteWednesday, Oct. 10th at 11:00 a.m.
DCOTA
1855 Griffin Road
Dania Beach, FL 33004

Tickets start at $85.00 or designer seats are available at $125.00 (designer seats are limited).
For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call 954-266-6827.

Pedigree pups and adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Broward County will sashay down the runway, presenting a collection of couture canine apparel on Wednesday, October 10 at PAWS’ 4th annual “Patterns for PAWS” event.   This highly popular event, taking place at the newly renovated Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA), has become a favorite among animal lovers.  Event co-chairs, Luann Alorro and Tara Forman, promise that guests will be astounded by the one-of-a-kind collaborations from the industry’s most celebrated designers and showrooms.
 
The day begins at 11:00 a.m. with a cocktail hour where guests will be able to bid on an array of items in the silent auction.  In addition, there will be prize drawing tickets available for the chance to win a fabulous spa on location package from Tease Salon and also a custom made designer dog bed.  Guests will also have the opportunity to visit with some of the adorable pets from the Humane Society of Broward County and even adopt while they are there.  Once lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. a highly anticipated doggie fashion show will be underway. 
 
This event would not be possible without the generous support of the following sponsors: DCOTA, Christine & Austin Forman, Christy & Andrew Gumberg, Lys & Bill Rubin, Dianne & George Bunnell and Ingrid & Brian Poulin, Tara & Miles Forman, Jeannie & Steve Hudson – Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill, Tease Salon, Lilac And Lilies, Premier Beverage Company, Wilson Daniels, Laetitia, Sweeter Days, Fresh & Fabulous Creations, Little’s Photography and Betty’s Model Group.

Proceeds from Patterns for PAWS will benefit the Humane Society of Broward County and will help find homes for thousands of homeless animals.

Rana Rojo- Designer Sample Sale 10/12/12

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Rana Rojo- Designer Sample Sale
Friday, 10/12/2012, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
SAMPLESALErana-rojo-octBetru @ The News Lounge 55th Street Station
5582 NE 4th Ct Suite 6B,
Miami, Florida 33137
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Join us this Friday, October 12, from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm for a Rana Rojo designer sample Sale at Betru boutique @ the News Lounge, 55th Street Station, Miami Design District.

Betru is a boutique located in an indoor / outdoor courtyard next to Soyka Restaurant on Biscayne. Our sample sale features hand made, hand silk screened garments and “new” vintage wear by Rana Rojo.

Complimentary cocktails will be served in store starting at 5:00 pm. To participate in a raffle to win a Rana Rojo garment (Bring your business card) and some friends. Hope to see you there!

Visit us www.ranarojo.com/

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Confirm @ www.facebook.com/rana.rojo1 (RSVPs not required)

Location: The News Lounge, 55th Street Station, 5582 NE 4th Ct. Suite 6B, Miami, Florida 33137

5:00-11 pm

EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty CrownZ N’ GownZ 11/2/12

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EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty: CrownZ N’ GownZ
November 2, 2012, 6:00pm- 9pm
Naomi’s Garden Vibes
650 NW 71st street
Miami, Fl 33150
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It’s TIME! EmpressionZ presents Rock Royalty: CrownZ N’ GownZ Fashion Show in Miami, Florida! Fulljoy the royal regalia of love, unity, good roots vibes and exquisite art as Coronation Day erupts into a starry night of high meditation and energy. EmpressionZ Exclusive Crochet Couture designers create an imperial lineage of handmade wearable art that is sure to leave witnesses in awe. Partake in the pre-show meet-n-greet topped with roots reggae chunes, ital appetizers and live entertainment before witnessing the majestic Coronation of The Emperor and Empress on the scene. Meet N’ Greet 6p-7:15p. Showtime @ 7:30p. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Royal vibes and attire please. Peace.

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach 10/9/12-10/12/12

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Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach 
funkshionOctober 9-12, 2012
The Funkshion Fashion Tents
Collins Ave and 21st street
 
Studio 743
743 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
 
As with every season, since the inception of Funkshion, we allow the general public to attend free of charge to all shows.  
RSVP Required at:  www.fashionweekmiami.com  or  www.funkshion.com    
 
Spring/Summer 2013 Collections – Runway Shows! 
Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrates its 10th year and 20th season!
 
As with every year, Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach will fuse music and fashion like no other city in the world!
This is Fashion Week – Miami Style! Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach is a platform for progressive and established designers to showcase their collections to media, celebrities, international buyers, and select style makers.
 
Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach will take residence at two locations, both in Miami Beach:
 
Wed, Oct 10th    – The Tents
8pm       Nicole Miller
Fashion Group International’s (FGI) President, Margret Hayes will be presenting Nicole Miller with FGI’s Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as being honored with a “key to the city” from The City of Miami Beach.  Following the award ceremony, there will be a retrospective showing of Nicole Miller’s collections over the past 30 years of her career. 
 
Thursday, Oct 11th   – Studio 743
9pm       Etienne Jeanson Couture (Paris France), presented by European Fashion District
Etienne Jeanson is a young French designer originally from Lille. He is a student of Haute Couture. After working for houses such as Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Junko Shimada or Tsumori Chisato, he continued his apprenticeship with Anne Valerie Hash, Christian Lacroix and Plumasserie (feather design) with Mr. Legeron. His passion for history puts him in perpetual opposition between baroque and classicism which is the starting point of this collection.
 
Friday, Oct 12th   – The Tents
8pm       Guria Swimwear presented by Sensa 
Guria Swimwear was in launched in 2007 by Camila Ckless,  a “guria” (“girl” in Brazilian slang) who decided to follow her heart and create a line inspired by her love for the beach and fashion.  The contemporary line encompasses a line of sophisticated and body flattering silhouettes in a wide range of sizes and shapes in order to create the perfect bathing suit for all body types.
 
9pm       Red Dress Campaign
Now entering its 8th year, Go Red For Women is the nationwide campaign of The American Heart Association (AHA) to create awareness surrounding America’s #1 killer of women – Heart Disease. The event will showcase red dresses on the runway created and donated specifically for this show by some of the world’s top fashion designers.  These dresses will then be auctioned off with all proceeds going to the AHA.  Designers include:  Oscar De La Renta, Donna Karan, Nicole Miller, Carolina Herrera, Custo Barcelona, Etienne Jeanson Couture, Angel Sanchez, and Gustavo Cadile
 
Saturday, Oct 13th   – Studio 743
8PM       Dieo Collection by Jnaba Diallo
 
9pm       T.Rains by Traver Rains
Traver Rains, former co-creator of infamous fashion brand Heatherette, has since started his own line called T. Rains. The brand features a wide range of designs from silk-screened tank tops and t-shirts to custom couture dresses. Traver’s new line is a combination of influences of his Western roots as a 5th generation horse rancher and his many years of living and designing in NYC. T. Rains’ growing fan base includes the likes of Adam Lambert, Kaya Jones, Ashley Hinshaw, Alan Cumming, Thompson Square, Johnny Weir, Taryn Manning, Perez Hilton, and Lydia Hearst.
 
10 pm    The John Aston Group performs with their band at the official after-party at Studio 743 to celebrate the Fashion Issue of Design District Magazine
 
Special Thanks To:  Jetblue, 5-Hour Energy, Peroni, Johnnie Walker Black, Don Julio Tequila, Google,  
Prive Salon For All Hair Looks, Make-Up By Aileen Quintana And Jewelry By Solomon’s Strands

The Wynwood Squat 10/13/12

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TWS_part-dos-1The Wynwood Squat
October 13, 2012, 7PM -11PM
The Wynwood Squat
120 NW. 25TH Street
Miami FL 33127
http://wynwoodsquat.com

Young brands in fashion, art, and music, “Squat the District” in Wynwood for October’s Art Walk. Pinning what’s next and what’s fresh against the most iconic walls of art in the world, more than 30 creatives occupy to showcase what’s on trend in accessories, apparel, vintage, and more. Experience a new breed of retail that combines fashion, cocktails and bites, rotating art installations, sounds by DJ I.A.N., and nightlife. Learn more. Visit WynwoodSquat.com

Twenty-six of Miami’s top fashion bloggers are joining forces during the month of October to help raise funds for breast cancer in a fashion campaign that showcases how stylish it is to give back and raise awareness for a good cause. The bloggers over a 3-day period were photographed by Getty photographer Alexander Tamargo at the Shelborne hotel in South Beach wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the words “Fashion for a Cause.” Designed by Local Annie Vazquez, the tee retails for $25 and proceeds benefit The Florida Foundation for Breast Cancer. The t-shirts are been sold at boutiques such as My Best Friend’s Closet in Coral Gables, Lilac and Lilies in Ft.Lauderdale, Guy and Girl in South Beach, BrandOneThree.com and on Saturday, October 13 during Art Walk at the grand opening launch of Wynwood Squat where the photos of all twenty-six fashion bloggers will be on exhibit from 7 to 11 P.M. Wynwood Squat (wynwoodsquat.com) is a free giant pop up which features 40 plus designers, artists, and entrepreneurs with monthly rotating art and video installations, live music and DJ, specialty cocktails and bites.

Participating Boutiques and Events :
Guy and Girl Boutique
1801 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 341-1392
Lilac and Lilies
2541 East Sunrise Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(954) 530-3109
www.lilacandlilies.com
My Best Friend’s Closet
68 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 443-4840
Brand One Three
www.brandonethree.com
Wynwood Squat (October 13 art exhibit)
120 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33127
wynwoodsquat.com
List of 26 Miami Fashion Bloggers participating:
Annie Vazquez (TheFashionPoet.com)
Ana Ortuno (ChicStreetsandEats.com)
Angeles Alumuna (AngelesAlmuna.com)
Daniella Ramirez (nanyskloset.com)
Dee Trillo (hautefrugalista.com)
Dianna Hughes (Adventuresinherstilettos.com)
Dionne Dean (PrissyShopper.com)
Erika Thomas (Erikathomas.com)
Ginger Harris (Electricblogarella.com)
Karla Garcia (Kargarohhsnap.com)
Kara Endres (Sprinklesinsprings.com)
Kelly Saks (Kellysklosetblog.com)
Kiana Barnes (Youngwildefree.com)
Kristin Clark (Livingincolorprint.com)
Kirstin Foley (kirstinmarie.com)
Kristin Ondocsin (Skinnyintern.com)
Juliana Cardona (Afashionsoiree.com
Lori Riveie (shortcutstofabulous.com)
Maika Moulite (Glamlifeblog.com)
Maria Tettamanti (TheWordyGirl.net)
Martha Dominguez (PrincessMartha.com)
Mayleen Gonzalez (Wordintown.com)
Natalia Pascual (Syntheticcandy.blogspot.com)
Netty (Thefashionableesq.blogspot.com)
Shareen Sanwar (Vintagemavens.com)
Simonett Pereira (Miamistylemafia.com)

Photographs of Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash at Miami Event Space on 10/4/12

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Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash at Miami Event Space on Thursday, October 4, 2012.  They had some really great clothes and jewelry, I bought a wonderful gold skirt – love it!  We got to sample Godiva Chocolate Vodka with Strawberry Q Qream Liqueur and Godiva Chocolate Raspberry Vodka with Peach Q Qream Liqueur, both so yummy!

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Photographs of the Launch of the Hublot King Power 305 Timepiece at W South Beach Hotel on 9/26/12

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The launch and unveiling of the Hublot King Power “305” Timepiece at W South Beach Hotel on Wednesday, September 26, 2012.

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MIAMI, FL – September 28, 2012 – Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot, celebrated the unveiling of its new, limited edition Hublot King Power “305” Timepiece on Wednesday, September 26, at W South Beach Hotel & Residences. The unveiling and launch party, with special guest and Miami Heat DJ, DJ Irie, featured a 30-foot video wall, catering by famed culinary experts at W South Beach Hotel & Residences, free-flowing Dom Perignon champagne, support from The Collection and Ferrari, and an official unveiling announcement from Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem, Rick De la Croix, Hublot President of the Americas and Hublot’s CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe, in town from Switzerland to support Hublot’s newest collection and the brand’s continued growth in the United States.

The introduction and unveiling of Hublot’s newest masterpiece of technology, art and fusion was experienced by Miami’s top influencers and tastemakers, celebrities and special Hublot clients, including: Heat players; Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Mario Chalmers, Udonis Haslem, Joel Anthony, Norris Cole, Juwan Howard, James Jones; actress Gabrielle Union, Lisa Hochstein, Real Housewives of Miami; NFL’s Jeremy Shockey; musical artists Rico Love and Rick Ross; DJ Irie; Ken Gorin owner of The Collection; Rick De La Croix, Hublot President of the Americas; Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot CEO; select members of the news media and more.

The King Power “305” Collection is a special edition timepiece, limited to just 40 pieces, and specially developed to honor “The Gateway to the Americas.” The watch is white and ocean blue to evoke the sand and sea of South Florida, and engraved with “305” to represent the city’s well known area code. In addition, the 48 mm-diameter watch is made from King Gold, which is 18 carat gold with 5% platinum, and lends to its distinctive red color. The watch’s solid case-back, also in King Gold, is engraved with a view of Miami’s South Beach and the number “305.” The blue hornback alligator strap, stitched onto white rubber, completes the watch. Another version of the collection, set with 374 white diamonds and totaling approximately 3.34 carats, is also available in an extremely limited run of 10 pieces.

Hublot opened its first U.S. store in Bal Harbour, FL, in December 2011 and has since partnered with a variety of celebrities, charities and sports teams, including signing as the official watch of the Miami Heat during the 2011 championship season. Hublot is scheduled to open its newest U.S. boutique in Atlanta in October 2012.

Shooting For The Stars Runway Show to Benefit Cameras For Kids Foundation 10/20/12

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Shooting For The Stars Runway Show to Benefit Cameras For Kids Foundation
October 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Jet Runway Café
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
5540 NW 21st Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

$75 per ticket, with proceeds benefitting Cameras for Kids Foundation 
Tickets are $75.
Purchase Online.

On October 20th, models will hit the runway at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to strut their stuff for the third annual “Shooting for the Stars” runway show benefiting Cameras for Kids Foundation (CFKF). The non-profit organization is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of abandoned children by inspiring them to create art through the camera lens. CFKF uses photography to capture participant’s imaginations, empower them, build confidence, self-esteem and open a whole new world for them to visualize and create.

Models will sport the latest fashions from Lilac And Lilies Boutique styled by Michelle DiMarco.  The show will feature the season’s most coveted designers including Bailey 44, Parker, RaMona LaRue, Charlie Jade, Veronica M., Stop Staring!, House of Harlow 1960, Kendra Scott, French Connection, and Black Halo as well as a live auction of photography created by Cameras For Kids participants.

DiMarco brings more than 15 years of celebrity styling experience to the runway and has been featured in various media outlets including People, Lucky, Redbook and Timeout New York magazines, VHI’s “Basketball Wives”, FOX’s “Style File” and “Deco Drive” and other TV programs. In addition, Lilac & Lilies has been voted “Best Boutique” by Gold Coast magazine for the last three years in a row.

The event will also feature live musical entertainment, savory tastings and a silent auction.  All proceeds from the event will benefit Cameras for Kids Foundation.

Ce Magnifique Productions Presents Girls Night Out All Dolled Up Breast Cancer Fundraiser 10/18/12

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Ce Magnifique Productions Presents Girls Night Out -"All Dolled Up" Breast Cancer Fundraiser
FINAL-BACK-gno-copy10/18/2012, 6-10pm
The Wine Vault
3201 North Miami Ave
Miami,FL,33127
http://dolledup.eventbrite.com

We would be honored if you would accompany us on the pink carpet in helping us raise funds to benefit breast cancer awareness. Gather all your fabulous friends and men of course are welcome too and come join us for an evening of cocktails, sweets, treats, burlesque show by Cupcake Burlesque, and so much more! First 150 guests will receive a fabulous swag bag filled with goodies from GBS Beauty, lux faux lashes, Where Magazine and much much more! Be sure to stop by Blo Braid Bar for a chic up do and also check in with our professional make up artists for your mini make over. Make your way over to Vintage pop up shops, L.A. Boudoir Miami and Beverlee Kagan Antique/Vintage Jewelry for some fab finds to add to your collection. Enjoy the ultra eclectic tunes of Brass Knuckles on the turntables and the saxophone. On your way out be sure to stop and have your photo taken by JSP Studio to remember your evening with your glamorous girlfriends!

We can’t wait to spend this fabulous evening with you and share our passion for an incredible cause!

Fashion Designer B. Michael Personal Appearance at Macy’s Dadeland 9/29/12

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Fashion Designer B. Michael Personal Appearance at Macy’s Dadeland
9.29.12, 4 PM
Macy’s Dadeland
7303 SW 88 Street Center of Mall
Miami, FL 33156

Meet b. Michael and enjoy light refreshments and informal modeling. Plus, with any purchase in b Michael AMERICA RED, receive a complimentary tote bag. b michael AMERICA RED  takes inspiration from the dramatic looks that the designer created through his collaboration with costume designer Ruth Carter for Whitney Houston in film SPARKLE – released last month. Priced between $155 and $400 the collection features dresses, some with sleek jacket options that seamlessly transition from daytime to evening. These easy-to-wear pieces offer a contemporary spin on the designer’s signature aesthetic with clean lines retro-inspired feminine silhouettes, dramatic sleeves and striking necklines providing a modern and versatile twist.

Swim Show on Ocean Benefiting the Humane Society 9/20/12

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Swim Show on Ocean Benefiting the Humane Society
Thursday September 20, 2012, 8 PM – 11 PM
swimshowVictor Hotel
1144 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Entrance fee of $15 is 100 % Tax deductible.

Host Committee: Ben Wilson, Edward J. Oberle Lopez, Gianina Acevedo

Red Carpet Exclusive Event- “Swim Show on Ocean,” a charity Swim Wear Fashion Show Event at Hotel Victor’s rooftop takes over South Beach. This is a perfect event for the Fashionistas, animal lovers and more. An evening of beauty, fashion and entertainment benefiting The Humane Society of Greater Miami’s Young Professionals Group, PetNet.

Join Maxim Model & Telemundo TV Host, Lisa Morales and Miss South Florida  Gianina Acevedo

Enjoy three (3) Spectacular SwimWear Fashion Shows by:
1. Natalya Toporova Swimwear
2. Blue Body Brazil
3. SixTwenty Swimwear-

Accessories provided by: Jewlery Couture Designs by Josette Redwolf of Josette Couture

Special Guests:
Dr. Ivan Rusilko, Former Mr. USA and Author of Winemaker’s Dinner
Joey Mugica, the Color Queen
Michael Gongora, Miami Beach Vice Mayor

Venue provided by Hotel Victor
H’oderves provided by Bice Restaurant:
Cupcakes provided by Misha Cupcakes

Complimentary Drink with Entrance

Hair and Make-up Provided by: Hi Tech Paul Mitchell
Miami Beach Beauty Show
Music provided by DJ Hyper
Jason Bassett | Film
Photography Studio

Special Appreciations: The Owner and Management of Hotel Victor for the donation of their Venue and Heidi Rubio, Director of Catering.

If you or someone you know would like to be a Sponsor / Swimwear Sponsor / Model – Please contact us immediately.

Fashionistas unite for a cause at “Swim Show on Ocean,” a charity red carpet and swimwear fashion show hosted by Supermodel Lisa Morales of MAXIM Magazine and Miss South Florida USA 2013 Gianina Acevedo. A minimum $15 donation per person is required and all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Greater Miami’s young professionals group, PetNet. PetNet is the next generation of supporters dedicated to making a difference in the lives of homeless animals of Miami.

“Swim Show on Ocean” will feature swimwear fashion shows from Natalya Toporova Swimwear, Blue Body Brazil, and SixTwenty Swimwear, accessorized with Jewelry Couture Designs by Josette Redwolf of Josette Couture, all to the beats of DJ Hyper. Hair and make-up for all fashion shows will be provided by Edward Oberle Lopez, Miami Beach Beauty Show, Hi-Tech Paul Mitchell, and Oscar Rivera and his team from Oscar International.

“Swim Show on Ocean” guests will be treated to a red carpet pre-show sponsored and covered by Telemundo, Social Florida’s Guide, Jason Basset Films, and Color Queen Joey Mugica.  Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be provided by BICE Restaurant and Misha’s Cupcakes.  Guests will be entitled to one complimentary drink sponsored by VeeV Acai Spirit and Irene Korge.  Miami Beach Vice Mayor Michael Gongora and best-selling author and former Mr. USA Dr. Ivan Rusilko will be making special guest appearances.   It is recommended that guests arrive early for “Swim Show on Ocean.”

“Swim Show on Ocean” is a people only event and will be on the second floor Vue Terrace of Hotel Victor South Beach, 1144 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach.

Special thanks to additional “Swim Show on Ocean” sponsors Shutts and Bowen LLP, X-2 Studios, and Jason Basset Films.

Grand opening of The Kult fashion Boutique 9/13/12

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Grand opening of The Kult, fashion Boutique
Thursday, September 13th, 2012 from 6-8pm
THEKULT-e-viteThe Kult
167 NW 25th St.
Wynwood, 33127
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We are elated to announce the Grand Opening of our own fashion pop up boutique, THE KULT. Coinciding with our magazine’s 4th birthday, we are launching a sister company which reflects our provocative style. Our followers and readers will now have a physical store in Miami, and an online boutique to enjoy of all those delicious, sexy, and colorful garments we’ve featured in our pages.

During our party, you will be able to browse and purchase our complete collection that ranges from Iron Fist, to TRIPP NYC, to Lip Services’ new lines CULT, and Widow, and many more. Some of our favorite items include, rock n roll T’s, castle shaped rings, cosmos splattered leggings, and vintage glasses. And just wait till you see the shoes! All our clothing is in the $30-100 price range. We do not carry more than 4 sizes per style. Rad styles coupled with an affordable deal, we are anticipating our collection is gonna disappear quick!

But as it goes, we’ll rotate our line to keep you craving for more.On Thursday night we all be consuming high doses of street fashion, chased with Spiked Lemonades provided by Wood Tavern, and enjoying delicious small bites by The Lost & Found Saloon. Nightdrive’s DJ Patrick Walsh will be warming us up with his tunes,and WFK’s girls will be giving away our specially delivered Medusa’s Make Up goodie bags with lil surprises inside.

When our small gathering comes to an end we are taking the party less than a block away to our neighborhood bar Wood Tavern, who will be hosting our official after party.

THE KULT finally opens this Thursday and will remain open till the last day of November.Come and check us out Tuesday- Thursday from 3-7pm. Friday and Saturday come pre game, during bar hopping, or after drinks with friends. We will keep our doors open from 3pm till?!

Annette Recommends Youth H2O

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I have to say I was skeptical at first, as I am with all products that make claims of making you look younger and weight loss, but I went in with an open mind.   You take Youth H2O for three weeks, you drink one shot a day for 5 days and then 2 days off (I put mine in the freezer for about an hour) then you take a week off and then repeat the cycle.   After three weeks, I saw a difference, my complexion was better, my skin more radiant and it seemed to help me maintain my weight, which is a biggie for me with going out so much.  I am really looking forward to trying it for another month.

Youth H2O is caffeine free, sugar free and all natural organic ‘age defying energy shot’. You can get Youth H2O at any Navarro Pharmacies in South Florida, a  a month supply is $44.99.

 

Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Dadeland 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out
Thursday, September 6, 6-9
Saks Dadeland

FNO 2012 EviteRSVP: rsvpdadeland@s5a.com

Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out

Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to donate 10% of the event sales to benefit Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade and Dress for Success Miami.

FENDI Fatto a Mano: Meet Italian-trained Fendi artisan Ester De Sarno

Hanae Mori’s latest fragrance Launch “Eue de Collection No. 7” and enjoy delectable sweets from the macaroon tower.

The Beauty Bar: Enjoy complimentary makeovers from an expert artist in vibrant hues.

Mini cupcakes provided by Clarabelle’s Cupcakes and Other Creations

Meet Michael Conners, author of “The Splendor of Cuba: 450 Years of Architecutre and Interiors” (Rizzoli Publishing) for a book signing.

Alexander McQueen shoe trunk show.

Shula’s 347 tasting.

The Fur Salon celebrates “The Best of Saks”

The Music Zone: Dance to the latest tunes in the contemporary department.

Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour
5556fnoThursday, September 6, 6pm-10pm
Saks Fifth Ave
Bal Harbour

RSVP at rsvpbalharbour@s5a.com

Twitter hashtag #FNOSaksBHS

Once a year, the entire fashion world comes out for a nationwide late night of style, music and more. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of fall fashion, the city’s hottest DJs, including DJ Mad Linx, Shake Shack’s world-famouse burgers, cocktails courtesy of the Broken Shaker and Stella Artois

Fashion’s Night Out at The Marlin Live Featuring Celebrity Designer Tanya Marie 9/5/12

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Fashion’s Night Out at The Marlin Live, Featuring Celebrity Designer, Tanya Marie!
Wednesday, September 5th, 8pm
photoMarlin Hotel
1200 Collins Ave
Miami, Florida

Everyone knows that Fashion’s Night Out is an exhilarating but chaotic time, it’s literally the mardi gras of fashion. It’s so great, why not get started early!

The Marlin Live is a series of exclusive private events featuring trending recording artists held at the iconic Marlin Hotel.

They will be doing a special fashion presentation in honor of Fashion’s Night Out on September 5th, one day early (Fashion’s Night Out is on the 6th). The Marlin’s idea was to take people out of the crowds of Fashion’s Night Out and give them a chance to really take in the fashion. "The Fashion" in this case is Tanya Marie Designs. Tanya Marie is a rising design star based in Miami, she has a celebrity clientele, and a cool design aesthetic that is causing a buzz in the fashion world. The event will feature celebrity music producer "Bigg D" who has produced hits for pop artists like Jamie Foxx, and Ludacris, sounds by the illustrious Dj Mark Leventhal, and filming by Planet Fashion TV.
 
About Tanya Marie Designs: Tanya Marie designs are a truly unique work of art. With a fiercely loyal clientele her designer boutique in Miami’s trendy Design District, features one of a kind dresses that range from beachwear to black tie gala. She carries a full ready wear selection also including menswear, denim and accessories. Tanya-Marie’s designs feature rich fabrics from around the globe, and are embellished with custom jewels. Tanya had years of experience as a gifted prodigy in design and as a celebrity stylist. http://tanyamariedesign.com/TMDesign/

The Marlin is a unique boutique luxury hotel in South Beach Miami. Rated as one of the world’s leading lifestyle hotels by Conde Naste Traveler, The Marlin was built in 1939 by famed architect Laurence Murray Dixon. The Marlin Hotel is truly one of the premier examples of Art Deco grandeur. The Marlin is home to the renowned South Beach Studios, a world class recording facility.

Planet Fashion TV is an online news/video portal and series, beautifully shot in HD & can be seen in 8 countries .The show targets an international & culturally astute demographic. It’s one of the few western shows that currently air in China. PFTV is known for covering what’s trending and covering the hottest runways shows from around the world including Gucci, Versace, Giorgio Armani, Dior, Badgley Mischka & Mathew Williamson.
For More On Planet Fashion TV: www.planetfashiontv.com

ISA Boutique Pop-Up at Montica Jewelry in Coral Gables for Fashion’s Night Out 9/6/12

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ISA Boutique Pop-Up at Montica Jewelry in Coral Gables for Fashion’s Night Out
isaThursday, September 6, 7-9pm
Montica Jewelry
75 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL.

RSVP to isa@cm-publicrelations.com

ISA boutique Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out

The fourth annual global celebration of fashion and style

Join us as we’ll be "popping up" at Montica Jewelry in Coral Gables to take part in the festivities and showcase a selection of pieces.

Enjoy a preview of fall’s latest fashion & jewelry, as well as complimentary champagne, small bites by Tarpon Bend, gift bags & giveaways

Macy’s at Aventura Mall Host Flavors Of Miami Spice With Fashion’s Night Out 9/6/12

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Macy’s at Aventura Mall Host Flavors Of Miami Spice With Fashion’s Night Out
fashionThursday, September 6, 2012 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Macy’s Aventura Mall
19535 Biscayne Boulevard
Aventura, FL.
Free and open-to-the-public, however space is limited. Reservations for this event are required by calling Casey Garcia at (305) 577-1588 or via e-mail at casey.garcia@macys.com.

Culinary Event to Feature Tasting Samples from Miami Spice Participating Restaurants

Macy’s Department Store has recently joined forces with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) to introduce Flavors of Miami Spice, a fabulous culinary and fashion extravaganza to be held at Macy’s Aventura Mall on Thursday, September 6, 2012, during the world’s most important fashion event, Fashion’s Night Out.
 
Guests will join editors, celebrities, fashion models, fashionistas, and designers for a fun-filled evening, featuring complimentary tasting samples from Miami Spice participating restaurants, including II Mulino NY-Miami, Cascata Grill, Bongo’s Cuban Cafe, Larios On The Beach and Morton’s The Steakhouse (North Miami Beach).  Throughout the night, guests will enjoy delicious mojitos and piña coladas courtesy of Bacardi as well as beer provided by Stella Artois. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to win Miami Spice dinner vouchers (redeemable at specific participating restaurants).

Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative created in 2009 in a partnership between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, boost the industry’s economy and put the fun back in shopping. Since then, the event has grown exponentially, expanding nationally in 2011 to over 250 cities and globally into 18 countries.

Now in its 11th year, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) Miami Spice Restaurant Program is the wildly anticipated summer celebration in which Greater Miami restaurants offer discounted three-course lunch and dinner menus. New to the program this year is a second pricing option, offering Miami Spice fans more diverse and wide-ranging dining options, simultaneously from August 1 – September 30, 2012. The expanded format of Miami Spice – presented by American Express and sponsored by BACARDI® rum and Stella Artois – consists of two restaurant groups:  Luxury dining restaurants and fine dining restaurants.  Luxury dining restaurants offer three course prix-fixe lunches at $23. per person, dinners at $39.  Fine dining restaurants feature menus at $19. for lunch, $33. for dinner. For an up-to-date list of participating restaurants, menus, and scheduled events, visit the Miami Spice Restaurant Program’s dedicated website: www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com.  Follow Miami Spice on Twitter @MiamiandBeaches.

Fashion’s Night Out Miami 2012, 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out Miami 2012
fnoThursday, September 6, 6–11 p.m.

The Beacon Council announces more than 100 retailers throughout Miami-Dade County will participate in Fashion’s Night Out Miami.

“Fashion and retail is part of Miami-Dade County’s fabric, supporting jobs and contributing to our economy year-round,” said Frank R. Nero, President and CEO of The Beacon Council. “The Beacon Council is pleased to be the official business partner of Fashion’s Night Out Miami. We are proud to help support the fashion industry. It is an important component of our creative design industry which is one of the new identified target sectors under One Community One Goal.”

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is the fashion industry’s most iconic global fashion party of the year. Local shops and designers will honor the occasion with special guests, fashion presentations, limited-edition products, and other creative promotions.

The biggest celebrations in 2012 will take place in the Miami Design District, Dadeland Mall, Aventura Mall, and Village of Merrick Park. The majority of events are free and open to the public.

The Beacon Council has launched an official Facebook page and Twitter account for FNO Miami where shoppers can find the latest updates and participate in pre-FNO contests and giveaways. For more information visit Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FNOMiami or Twitter at Twitter (@FNOmia).

In addition to the many in-store fashion events taking place on Sept. 6, shoppers also can participate from home by shopping FNO’s list of online retailers that includes many Miami-based brands. A comprehensive list of official FNO participants and events is available at Fashion’s Night Out NYC.

To bring awareness to this year’s event, The Beacon Council and Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce hosted a private meet and greet with Miami designer Rene Ruiz at his Coral Gables boutique on Aug. 22. Ruiz, who has been creating glamorous designs in Miami since the early 1990s, spoke to nearly 100 guests about the retail industry in Miami and his 20-year career as a designer.

Fashion’s Night Out Miami is one of the many county-wide projects The Beacon Council supports as part of its effort to encourage business in the fashion and creative design sector.

In 2011, Greater Miami’s Creative Industries accounted for more than $2.5 billion in wages and 56,000 jobs. Fashion is one of the sectors in the Creative Design Industry featured in The Beacon Council’s One Community One Goal Initiative (OCOG), a Target Industry Strategic Plan for the next five years. This effort is part of The Beacon Council’s focus of promoting and prospering The Creative Design Industries, which includes: architecture, the arts, fashion-lifestyle, graphic design, engineering, and film/television/music production.

Joining The Beacon Council as the official host of Miami’s participation, additional partners include Aventura Mall, Miami Design District, Dadeland Mall, Village of Merrick Park, The Design Factory, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fashion Group International-Miami, and Miami Downtown Development Authority.

The District Factory Rocks The Block On Fashion’s Night Out 9/6/12

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The District Factory Rocks The Block On Fashion’s Night Out
invite_FNO_FINSeptember 6 2012, 6pm – 11pm
The Collins Building
139 Ne 39th Street
Miami, Fl 33137
www.districtfactory.com

“Fashion rocks the block” outside The District Factory on Fashion’s Night Out. Factory fans of fashion are invited to celebrate one of the most fashion-forward nights in the world, alongside local emerging designers and creatives manufacturing today’s hottest trends. Shop 30 brands of accessories, apparel, vintage, and “rock the block” party with a special live music performance by avant-dance duo Afrobeta and sounds by DJ Mike Sike. The mash-up combines Bar Lab Spirited Mixology with cocktails infused by Societe Perrier, Mandarine Napoleon, Gran Sierpe, and Zignum, food, video art install by Juan Henriquez and Carlos Pedreanez, the best in auto design by Prestige Imports North Miami, interactive stations and more, in collaboration with partners Miami Design District, The Beacon Council, Fashion Koncept, and MIAMI Magazine. To learn more, visit DistrictFactory.com

Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree Fashion Face Off 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree – Fashion Face Off
Thursday, September 6, 2012, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lilac & Lilies Boutique
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(across from the Galleria Mall)

Join fashion editors, stylists, bloggers, fashionistas, and designers on September 6, 2012, as they flood stores in cities across the country, and around the world, for fashion’s most iconic extravaganza – Fashion’s Night Out.

Locally Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) hits Fort Lauderdale with an official event at Lilac And Lilies Boutique that promises not just designer deals, celebrity appearances, informal modeling, official FNO merchandise and other entertainment but a “Fashion Face-Off” celebrating the launch of a new interactive fashion blog called Ali VS. Ali Claire.

In this unique blog concept that mixes fierce fashion competition with a quirky sense of humor, Ali Claire Marino (daughter of former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino) competes against Ali Kostoff in online style wars that puts the power in the hands of the people and the public votes to determine which stylist tackles the trends best.

During the event, guests can experience the blog live and vote on their favorite outfits being modeled from Lilac And Lilies Boutique’s designer arrivals of fall and holiday collections as styled by Ali and Ali Claire.

Guests can mix, mingle and have their pictures snapped with local celebrities as they enjoy 15% off in-store, non-sale merchandise, contests, prizes, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a Lilac And Lilies Boutique swag bag upon departure. The official DJ of the Miami Dolphins, Mike Marino (aka DJ1Tre), will preside over the turntables as guests shop-‘til-they-drop during this once-a-year, social soiree.

The Falls Strut Your Stuff Event To Benefit Three Local Cancer-related Charities 9/20/12

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The Falls Strut Your Stuff Event To Benefit Three Local Cancer-related Charities
Thursday, September 20, 2012, 6-9PM
The Falls Mall
8888 SW 136th Street
Miami, FL 33176

Event registration is $25, with 100% of the proceeds directly benefiting one of the three participating organizations. All guests will receive a stylish gift bag with The Falls October Savings Book and other fashionable giveaways. Advanced registration is encouraged, and guests may visit the organization website of their choice to sign up online:
Cancer Support Community
Sandy B Muller
League Against Cancer

The Miami community is invited to the Second Annual “The Falls Strut Your Stuff” on Thursday, September 20 from 6 – 9 pm. All event proceeds will support local cancer-related charities including the Sandy B. Muller Breast Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community Greater Miami and La Liga Contra el Cancer.

Guests will enjoy an inspirational fashion show featuring cancer survivors, caregivers and local on air personalities. Attendees are invited to wear their most beloved pair of high heels and visit the sassy “Strut Stops” at participating mall tenants where they can enter to win one of several fabulous prizes including a $500 shopping spree at The Falls! Guests may also enjoy wellness presentations, live entertainment and a cocktail hour with drinks and delicious light bites. The fun begins at 6 pm and the runway show kicks off at 7 pm.

This celebration of survivors and their caregivers allows attendees to actively join the fight against cancer. Attendees are encouraged to support the cancer-related charity of their choice while participating in an evening of fun, fashion, support and hope as they join together to battle this disease.

“The Falls is privileged to host the Second Annual ‘Strut Your Stuff’ which benefits these amazing organizations in our community,” said Julie Goldman, Mall Manager at The Falls. “These brave people who have battled cancer or cared for their loved ones affected by the disease are awe-inspiring. We look forward to another successful event by providing a fully sponsored platform to help these charities raise money and awareness for those living with the disease.”

Simon Fashion Now Presented By Braman Motorcars Of Palm Beach 9/28-29/12

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Simon Fashion Now® Presented By Braman Motorcars Of Palm Beach
September 28-29, 2012, 7:30PM
Town Center at Boca Raton
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431
www.facebook.com/TownCtrAtBoca

Fall fashion and trends come alive at Town Center at Boca Raton with Simon Fashion Now® presented by Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach, a series of energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment created by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail real estate.

On Friday, Sept. 28, Simon Fashion Now at Town Center at Boca Raton kicks off with a reception honoring Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s “Partners in Pink” community effort. This is an invitation-only event that will be immediately followed by a show-stopping presentation of fall’s hottest looks on the Simon Fashion Now runway at 7:30 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 29, Simon Fashion Now continues at the mall with fabulous runway fashion shows, ongoing Style Stops, swag bags, runway giveaways, Design Wars and Ready, Set, Style! – an interactive styling competition for a chance to win this season’s hottest accessory, an American Express Simon Giftcard!

Simon Fashion Now is a vibrant mix of accessible, luxurious and affordable styles that allows shoppers to purchase looks straight off the runway. Each event offers advice and insight into the from participating stores featuring the latest cosmetic trends, must-have accessories and fashionable flair available at select Simon properties.

ABSOLUT/Perrier-Jouët Thursday Dinner 8/23/12

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ABSOLUT/Perrier-Jouët Thursday Dinner
August 23, 8pm-1am
De Rodriguez Cuba
101 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.drodriguezcuba.com

Please join us August 23rd for the premier Absolut / Perrier-Jouët Dinner Party designed absolutely for the most formidable and eye catching ladies alongside the most debonair men coupled with a culinary blend of exotic dishes, original complimentary beverages and memorable premium entertainment.

Flirty Fashion Dinner Party
Hosted by Galina Slavova & Nicole Shelley
8pm -1am

Michael Kors Fall Preview & Live entertainment

3 -Course Dinner: $35++ p/p
Regular menu also available

DJ Nuny Love

2 Hours Complimentary Bar for ladies with dinner purchase

Bottle special “Cabana Heaven Package” $250++ include:
1 Bottle Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut Champagne
1 Bottle Absolut with mixers
1 Bottle of Graffigna Pinot Grigio or 1 Bottle Campo Viejo Tempranillo

Complimentary Shots all night and much more…….

For dinner reservation call : 305.672.6624
Hope to see you there. Cheers

Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree 9/6/12

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Fashion’s Night Out Official Ft. Lauderdale Soiree
Thursday, September 6, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lilac And Lilies Boutique ss
2541 East Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(across from the Galleria Mall)
www.LilacAndLilies.com
To RSVP, call 954.530.309 or email Kelli@LilacAndLilies.com

Join fashion editors, stylists, bloggers, fashionistas, and designers on September 6, 2012, as they flood stores in cities across the country, and around the world, for fashion’s most iconic extravaganza – Fashion’s Night Out.

Locally Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) hits Fort Lauderdale with an official event at Lilac And Lilies Boutique that promises not just designer deals, celebrity appearances, informal modeling, official FNO merchandise and other entertainment but a “Fashion Face-Off” celebrating the launch of a new interactive fashion blog called Ali VS. Ali Claire.

In this unique blog concept that mixes fierce fashion competition with a quirky sense of humor, Ali Claire Marino (daughter of former Miami Dolphin Dan Marino) competes against Ali Kostoff in online style wars that puts the power in the hands of the people and the public votes to determine which stylist tackles the trends best.

During the event, guests can experience the blog live and vote on their favorite outfits being modeled from Lilac And Lilies Boutique’s designer arrivals of fall and holiday collections as styled by Ali and Ali Claire.

Guests can mix, mingle and have their pictures snapped with local celebrities as they enjoy 15% off in-store, non-sale merchandise, contests, prizes, passed hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and a Lilac And Lilies Boutique swag bag upon departure. The official DJ of the Miami Dolphins, Mike Marino (aka DJ1Tre), will preside over the turntables as guests shop-‘til-they-drop during this once-a-year, social soiree.

Phatechee Skyline Fashion Show 8/31/12

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Phatechee Skyline Fashion Show
8/31/12, 7:00pm
Viceroy Miami/Club 50
485 Brickell Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131 USA
www.approvedagency.com

Skyline Fashion event will be held seasonal, to showcase the latest designs from both emerging and established designers in South Florida and across the nation. This event provides an opportunity for designers to expose themselves and their work to an audience of reputable stakeholders in the fashion industry. Phatechee strives on providing established and emerging fashion professionals, a platform to showcase their talents and to give recognition.

Founded in 2008 as an online fashion community, Phatechee works diligently in bringing viewers the latest news in fashion and entertainment. Phatechee is committed to using its digital following to leverage exposure for Phatechee Approved! models, designers, and photographers while entertaining and enlightening fashion savvy online visitors.

NEW DATE: Ascension and LMNT present Kaleidascope featuring Fashion Show by Kariza 9/8/12

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NEW DATE
Kaleidascope
September 8, 2012, 10:00pm
LMNT
59 nw 36th street
Miami, FL 33127
www.lmntartsmiami.com

Ascension and LMNT present Kaleidascope featuring Fashion Show by Kariza

Ascension and LMNT announce the launch of their color themed party, Kaleidoscope at LMNT Art Gallery in Miami’s Design District. This party promises to attract socialites and young professionals alike, looking for that unreserved party experience. Every detail of this party was carefully planned to provide to their patrons the trendy yet festive atmosphere needed to pull-off such an event. With so many genres of music and parties in the Miami party scene, little has been done so far to fuse these categories. This is the very inspiration behind Kaleidoscope… to provide the perfect fusion of all the major musical genres on the Miami party scene. In addition, each musical category is assigned a color to present what promises to be nothing less than a kaleidoscope of colors and cultures.

Considered as the “new kids on the block” in the party scene in 2011, Ascension amazed party-goers with their “Eau de Vie” party during the 2011 Miami-Broward Carnival season. In early 2012, Ascension once again raised the bar with their famed Duo and Pandora all-inclusive parties. This time Ascension partners with LMNT to present what can be considered the one-stop shop of Miami parties. From the vibrant lighting and color arrangements to the wide variety of liquor and bottle specials, every aspect of this party is designed to give the patron that feeling of uncompromised quality and pure uninhibited fun. According to Ascension’s Creative Director Kristof DeVastey, “the elements of a good party are the Where, the Who and the What: choose the right venue, attract the right crowd and provide the right experience”. One thing is for sure, Kaleidoscope sets the tone for a whole new breed of parties on the Miami party scene.

Fearured Fashion Show by Kariza showcasing her new space in LMNT.

Miami Style Mafia presents Accessory Sample Sale at Ricochet 8/16/12

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Miami Style Mafia presents Accessory Sample Sale
Thursday, August 16th from 7 PM through 10 PM
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Avenue #122B
Miami, Florida 33137

RSVP info@ricochetlounge.com

Will feature 6 local jewelry designers including Jeux De Vie Designs, Septimo Jewelry, DVN Designs, Wynwood Vintage, N&K Designs, and CRE. The event is free and open to the public where guests will be able to shop the brand’s sample sale items as well as preview their newest collections in an installation with live mannequin models. Hosts for the event include Miami Style Mafia bloggers Kelly Saks of Kelly’s Klozet and Kristin Clark of Living in Color Print. City Style Collective has come on board for the event as the official press sponsor for the evening.

Priscilla Jade Lingerie presents the Bobettes Burlesque at the Lucky Clover Irish Pub 8/24/12

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Priscilla Jade Lingerie presents the Bobettes Burlesque
Friday, August 24, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Lucky Clover Irish Pub
1111 SW 1st Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
RSVP Click Here.

Join us on August 24th for Live burlesque performances featuring theBobettes Panty Collection by Priscilla Jade Lingerie. Ladies will be scantily clad & performing classic broadway & burlesque tunes. Special guest performer Renata Bresciani.

Donations
Priscilla Jade Lingerie is proud to support His House Children’s Home for abused and abandoned children. Bring new packaged children’s undergarments. (5-16 yrs.) Drop off donations upon arrival with hostess.

Village Of Merrick Park Unveils September Fashion Series with Fashions Night Out 9/6/12

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Village Of Merrick Park Unveils September Fashion Series with Fashions Night Out
September 6
Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue
Miami, FL 33146

Premiere of Fashions Weekend Out and Arrival of Fashionably Conscious Fundraiser

Village of Merrick Park presents a month-long series of signature fashion events, from Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) to the debut of Fashion’s Weekend Out (FWO), and the arrival of the beloved Fashionably Conscious fundraising sale event.

Fashion’s Night Out
As Ocean Drive Magazine’s official FNO event, Village of Merrick Park will be host to a fashion show with styling by Sex and the City celebrity stylist Danny Santiago. A celebrity host, to be announced, will MC the evening. Guests who enjoy the shops between the fashion show and cocktails will receive a gift with purchase of $50 or more.

The fashion show will begin at 7 p.m. in the East Court.

Fashion’s Weekend Out – September 7-9
Village of Merrick Part debuts its first ever Fashion’s Weekend Out with a series of boutique collection parties and shopping incentives with charity partner, Fashionably Conscious. Esteemed socialite and style icon hosts, such as Sarah Arison, Louise Aguirre, Margarita Codina, Lourdes Jofre-Collett, Alicia Cervera Jr., Mark Ferrari, Darlene Perez, Susan Kronick and more will play host to intimate in-store events throughout the shopping destination, welcoming other fashionistas and stylish gents to empty their closets and make room for items from the new season.

*Fashionably Conscious Fundraising Sale
This year, Fashionably Conscious celebrates its five-year anniversary and moves into its new home – Village of Merrick Park. The designer sale benefits Coconut Grove Cares’ The Barnyard Community Center, offering discounted pricing on donated designer items from the most desired closets of Miami’s respected socialites and CEOs.
VIP Preview, Sept. 21, 4-9PM, tickets $25 per person; Sept. 22: 10AM-6PM, entry donation $10; clearance 10AM-6PM, entry donation $10.
*See Fashionably Conscious release for complete details

AABG Pool Party Casting Call 8/19/12

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AABG Pool Party Casting Call
August/19/2012, 12Pm to 4pm
Shelborne hotel south beach
1801 collins Avenue
miami beach
All attending models please RSVP to aabgapparal@gmail.com

AABG APPAREL is Looking for Miami top female Models to rip the runway at the debut of our fall collection. We are holding an open casting pool party at the Shelborne hotel. Come dressed in your hottest swimsuits!

Emporio dei Giovani Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out 9/6/12

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Emporio dei Giovani Celebrates Fashion’s Night Out
September 6, 2012, 6pm to 10 pm
LMNT
59 NW 36th ST
Miami, Florida 33127
www.emporiogiovani.com
The event is free to the public.
Valet parking is available for $5.

Emporio dei Giovani, a luxury brand bringing designs from Italy, sets the artistic trend in Miami celebrating a Fashion’s Night Out event at LMNT gallery. The best showpieces of Emporio dei Giovani’s autumn collection from awarded emerging designers, spanning the peninsula from Lake Garda to Sicily, will be presented at the event in an artistic gallery installation commencing at the Fashion’s Night Out celebration and extending for three weeks. Performance art models will also expose the designs in an unprecedented manner as living art.

Fashion’s Night Out is a celebration of fashion, a global initiative created by Anna Wintour, Editor-In-Chief of Vogue, in conjunction with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York. It was created in 2009 restoring consumer confidence in a time of recession.

Emporio dei Giovani is a high-end brand that brings the best of young emerging fashion design from Italy to the United States. It adheres to the “Made In Italy” label of elegance and quality with meticulously selected designs. Each piece is custom made for the client by the awarded designer using luxurious Italian textiles.

CCWC’s City Trends Miami Trunk Show 9/23/12

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CCWC’s City Trends Miami Trunk SHow
September 23rd, 2012, 5:30 – 9: 30PM
Hallandale Beach Cultural Center
410 SE 3rd ST
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
www.ccwcnetwork.com

You are cordially invited to the CCWC City Trends Miami Trunk Show

You will be able to enjoy a tasteful showcase of upcoming designers, spectacular talents, acquire wonderful treats from our featured vendors and help out a worthy cause.

With the advance purchase of your ticket you will be entered for raffled prizes and gifted items.

Adm: $10.00 click to get tickets online.
for more info call 954-864-7777 or email: info@ccwcnetwork.com
Thanks to our sponsors and endorsers:

Marjory Sheba www.MarjorySheba.com
Se Joe Entertainment Studios www.sejoe.com
Radio Paradis FM www.radioparadisfm.com
Haitilive Radio www.haitiliveradio.com
Shades Magazine www.shadesmag.net
H Media Management www.hmediamanagement.com
VP Express Management Inc
Ms. Fab
Kel Fashion Design www.kelfashion.com
Dreams By Me Clothing www.dreamsbyme.com
5 Sur 5 Entertainment TV Show www.5sur5tv.com
NF Modeling www.nayelifanfan.com

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
for more info call 954-864-7777 or email: info@ccwcnetwork.com

Cleaning for Cancer A Red Carpet Affair 9/29/12

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A Red Carpet Affair
Saturday, September, 29th 2012, 7:30pm to 11:30 pm
Eden Roc
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
www.cleaningforcancerevent.org

The evening will begin with red carpet arrivals followed by a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, a silent auction, fashion show and awards ceremony. Live entertainment will be provided by DJ Silver Foxx, jazz singer Joan Cartwright and spiritual singer, John LaRose.

The evening’s Masters of Ceremonies will include comedian L.A. Hardy, model/actress Njie Sabik and producer/writer Pierre Medor. Cancer survivors will walk the runway alongside professional models in the fashion show. The evening will also feature special guest speaker Astrid Nicastri, a cancer survivor and client of Cleaning for Cancer, singer Kimberly Cole and cancer survivor Wayne Felber who will be celebrating two years being cancer-free the weekend of the event. A special dedication will honor Cleaning for Cancer client Patricia Bouyer, who recently lost her battle with colon cancer.

Built from hope, faith and love, Cleaning for Cancer partners with cleaning companies, which volunteer their cleaning services. Clients receive free house cleaning for three months — the average length of time of a chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment cycle. Patients wanting to continue the cleaning services after the three-month period are eligible to do so at rates up to 50% lower than other cleaning services in their respective area. In addition to cleaning services, Cleaning for Cancer offers its clients yoga and massage therapy provided by licensed therapists and a nutrition and wellness program designed and prepared by certified nutritionists.

Tickets are $130 per person. A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit South Florida cancer patients who are struggling financially. Ticket purchases can be made by phone at 561.573.7783 or online at www.cleaningforcancer.org

Karess Swimwear Fashion Show 2013 8/5/12

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Karess Swimwear Fashion Show 2013
aug 5th, 2pm to 4pm
Mayfair hotel and spa
3000 florida avenue
miami, fl, 33133
Tickets: karess-swimwear.com

Kristin Gilliam, designer and creator of Karess Swimwear, will host a fashion show to celebrate her new 2013 “Aqua Flow” Swimwear Collection. The event will be held in the exclusive Palm Terrace Floor at the luxurious Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Miami, Fl. Attendees will be welcomed with complimentary drinks, sweet treats and mini massages courtesy of Jurlique Spa.

As an effort to improve the life, love and happiness globally, Karess is devoted to donating a percentage of each purchase of a “Karess Love” suit to a charity or foundation that correlates with the collection’s theme. For this occasion, Kristin Gilliam has teamed-up with The Water Project, a non-profit organization committed to providing clean water to communities around the globe. Join us in this iconic event as there is nothing better than fashion and shopping for a cause!

A special performance by MTV’s U4RIA Dance Crew will set up a perfect intro to the focus of the event: the Aqua Flow 2013 Collection. The fashion show will close with a raffle of two gift baskets, going for only $1 per ticket, with prizes that include a Jaguar Restaurant gift card and Mirta de Perales Couture products. Following the end of the show, guests are invited to join the after-shine party on the Rooftop Pool Bar & Grill, and mingle with the designer and models.

The District Factory 8/11/12

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The District Factory
08/11/2012, 7:00pm-10:00pm
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137

Fans will get their fix this August when more than 30 local emerging designers and artists pop shop at The District Factory, an evening shopping event and mash-up during Miami Design District’s Art & Design Night. This August, shoppers will get first dibs at the latest trends, selecting from hundreds of items that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and more.

Juan Henriquez, August’s selected artist, will be on hand to showcase his collection of paintings and prints of highly charged imagery. In addition, monthly Factory faves not to miss include Phuc Yea! Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant, tunes by Scratch DJ Academy’s DJ I.A.N., a Factory Flick by O Cinema, specialty cocktails infused by Société Perrier, and more. To learn more, visit DistrictFactory.com

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of Salon Allure at The W Hotel on 7/22/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon from the Salon Allure at the W Hotel South Beach on Sunday July 22, 2012.  What a great trade show and some amazing swimwear and accessories designers.  Here are the designers we were able to visit:  Tavik Swimwear, Beloved Star, Zinke, Aquarius, La Perla, Lisa Curran Swim, Roksanda Ilincic, Beauty & the Beach, Peixoto Swim & Resort Wear, 6 Shore Road, Angela Martini, BeachCandy Swimwear by BritB, Prism London, Violet Lake, Mikoh Swimwear, Mara Hoffman,  Take Away by Easton Pearson, Wanderlust Swimwear, Whitesands Australia, Lamb Glam, Koza, Maggie May Swimwear, Stone Fox Swim, Clover Canyon, Acacia Swimwear, Aila Blue, Banago, Karola & Co., Krystal Sasso Jewelry Designs, Guess Eyewear, Civic Duty, Clipa, Rockabella, Sugar Scout, Phosphor Watches, Circa Sixty Three, Daniella Millan, Lumete and Mahi Lifestyle.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.

Photographs of Salon Allure at The W Hotel on 7/22/12

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Salon Allure at the W Hotel South Beach on Sunday July 22, 2012.  What a great trade show and some amazing swimwear and accessories designers.  Here are the designers we were able to visit:  Tavik Swimwear, Beloved Star, Zinke, Aquarius, La Perla, Lisa Curran Swim, Roksanda Ilincic, Beauty & the Beach, Peixoto Swim & Resort Wear, 6 Shore Road, Angela Martini, BeachCandy Swimwear by BritB, Prism London, Violet Lake, Mikoh Swimwear, Mara Hoffman,  Take Away by Easton Pearson, Wanderlust Swimwear, Whitesands Australia, Lamb Glam, Koza, Maggie May Swimwear, Stone Fox Swim, Clover Canyon, Acacia Swimwear, Aila Blue, Banago, Karola & Co., Krystal Sasso Jewelry Designs, Guess Eyewear, Civic Duty, Clipa, Rockabella, Sugar Scout, Phosphor Watches, Circa Sixty Three, Daniella Millan, Lumete and Mahi Lifestyle.

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Sawgrass Mills Runway Spectacular During Hispanic Women Of Distinction Luncheon 8/17/12

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Sawgrass Mills Runway Spectacular During Hispanic Women Of Distinction Luncheon
Friday, August 17, 11 a.m.
6900 W State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317

This event is open for the public to attend. Tickets to the luncheon are $75 per person.
www.wedoevents.net

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in the U.S. with more than 350 stores, will flaunt its incredible selection of designer and luxury brands during a high-energy fashion runway showcase as part of the Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity luncheon. Presented by Latina Magazine in partnership with Bank of America.

As one of the sponsors of Hispanic Women of Distinction, Sawgrass Mills will once again entertain the sell-out crowd of nearly 1,000 philanthropists, business leaders, elected officials and socialites with a memorable fashion presentation. Professional models will walk the 120 foot runway wearing stylish day and evening attire from celebrated fashion-forward retailers found at The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills, such as Bloomingdale’s – The Outlet Store, Piazza Sempione Outlet, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Tommy Bahama Outlet.

“Sawgrass Mills is honored to once again showcase our rich collection of fashionable retailers as a sponsor of this wonderfully successful event,” said Joellyn Fellmeth, director of marketing and business development at Sawgrass Mills. “As the largest outlet and value retail destination in the country, we love having this platform to present great looks from several popular designer retailers found exclusively at Sawgrass Mills.”

The charity luncheon will also feature a silent auction to benefit Light of the World Clinic, a free volunteer medical facility founded in 1989 by the late Dr. Erwin Vasquez, plus sponsor exhibits, raffles and complimentary mojitos.

The event is centered around 12 Latina honorees and a Latina Pioneer. The 2012 Latina Pioneer of the Year will be presented to Nelly Rubio. The 2012 Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees include Rixys Alfonso, Leila Cobo, Xiomara Fraga, Dr. Elizabeth King, Liliam M. Lopez, Mercedes J. Nunez, Maribel Quiala, Sandra Ramon-Vilarasau, Felicia Rodriguez, Yolanda A. Rodriguez, Yvonne Salas and Aimee Sanchez-Zadak.

“As a popular philanthropic event, local women eager anticipate the Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity luncheon and fashion show each year,” said Elaine Vasquez, founder and organizer of Hispanic Women of Distinction. “Sawgrass Mills is an important member of the South Florida community, and we appreciate their continued support of this cultural event.”

Fashion Rush Event 2012 Recap

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{Press Release}
Fashion Rush Miami 2012 escalated into the most celebrated fashion event during Fashion Week in Miami from July 20-21st. Its first of many nationwide fashion events received rave reviews from guests coming from all over the nation to attend. Encompassed in Fashion Rush was its launch event at Kitchen 305 – Newport Beachside Hotel on Friday, July 20th and runway shows on July 21st at Bamboo Miami Beach. Many guests were lined up outside of the doors, waiting in anticipation to enter the launch event which covered over 200 guests in addition to press & media in attendance. Superior chefs served up a three-course dinner of salad, chicken piccata with vegetables as well as delicious liqueur-infused cupcakes sponsored by Sweet & Tipsy cupcakes. Guests danced the night away to the sounds of Miami’s infamous DJ Radamas of Club Space while the official launch event streamed live online.

Saturday’s main event featured gorgeous runway shows by Intyce Swimwear, followed by elegantly flowing evening gowns by Christian Segui, stand out pieces by Jonelle Ellenoj, sexy swimwear by Wet Couture, and the finale show by Betsy Moss. The beautiful models were provided by Pristine Model & Talent and hair by BLO Blow Dry Bar. Prior to entering Bamboo, guests viewed the beautiful Land Rover sponsored vehicles at the Miami Dolphins sponsored valet. Guests walked the red carpet, mingled while sampling sponsored drinks and light bites, snapped photos in a portable photo booth by Capture POD, and enjoyed the beautiful décor. DJ Luca kept the music spinning as runway fashion shows took place throughout the night. Over 400 guests attended, in addition to press, media and sponsors. The closing production featured a drop-down stage which descended from the ceiling where Fashion Rush Co-Founder Lynsee Birrenkott and NewClassic Entertainment executives, Bruce Williams and Joe Adams, gave a closing thank you speech for all guests. Fashion Rush Co-Founder Kammron Taylor unfortunately could not attend, as he was preparing for the next Fashion Rush event in Minneapolis. Following, the launch of Fashion Rush NYC will take place.

TV star of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank and branding innovator, Daymond John made a special celebrity appearance in addition to NBA player Brendan Haywood and other notable celebrities. This star-studded event was a success with over 400 sold-out tickets purchased.

The first of many Fashion Rush events featured over 35 sponsors including Land Rover, CoverGirl, the Miami Dolphins, NBA 2K Sports, Miami Herald, Miami.com, YELP, Adidas, 93.9 MIA, Shoebuy.com, Alacran Tequila, SX Liquors, Miami Style Mafia, Premium Blend Liquor, Santos Sangria, Wild Cocktails, A Dream Group, Bamboo Miami, Kitchen 305, NUVO, BLO Blow Dry Bar, Coconut Grove Grapevine.com, Sociallybuzz, Choco Noir, Pristine Model & Talent Agency, Food Should Taste Good, ExclusiveAccess.net, Cakedy, Tinte Cosmetics, Crepemaker, Party Bomb Energy Drink, Sasha MellowCello Designs, Chromasabi Film & Photography, SoFlaNights.com, JPK Handbags, Soul of Miami, The Grill on the Alley, Sprawl Ink, PopChips, ZICO Coconut Water, Powdered Sugar Cakes, The Alfajor Cafe, Holy Mackerel Beers, Yaya Wines, Alacran Tequila, Exclusive Access, Lipstick Mixtapes and more.

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Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Showcase 7/26/12

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Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Showcase
July 26th, 2012, 8pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th street
Miami, Fl 33127
RSVP for complimentary entry

Stirring Up the Arts Fashion and Art Showcase is a networking event for fashion professionals, exhibiting local and international designers and boutiques. It will be held at the luxurious LMNT in Midtown Miami. Our featured designer is Kariza Designs with pop up shops by Tanya Marie Designs, Bombshell Boutique, Turchin Love and Light Jewelry, and Cristi’s Closet. Come and enjoy these fantastic designers as you get the first hand look and shop their latest collections. This event is sponsored by LMNT, Twenty7 Events and MJA Inc. If you want to experience an evening that is glamorous and chic then this is an exciting event that you cannot miss! For more info visit www.stirringupthearts.webs.com

Swim Week Day 2: Great Fashion at Funkshion, awesome event at W Hotel, breathtaking view at SLS hotel, Kim Kardashian at Delano By Betty Alvarez

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Day 2 of this festive week is like no other. Great looking people and models stroll Collins Avenue heading towards or leaving parties and after-parties. The atmosphere is jolting with excitement.

First I wanted to go to W Hotel but my temptations first went to the Funshion Fashion tent where I caught the first glimpse of Ada and Toxic Sadie, Elle & Ella, and Guria. Great models sporting great designer swim suits. The area was packed but I was fortunate enough to have a space for me. The colors and fabrics were all brilliantly made. It made a great night to start.

Then I went to the Salon Allure Opening Night party at the W Hotel poolside. While I was looking for a spot to take my photos, I ran into a PR friend of mine and she placed me in front row. It was very easy to take the photos. What I heard there were about 75 designers that were part of this exclusive fashion show and it was hot. At each interval, the Brazilian drummer excited the crowd for the next line-up. Cocktails were courtesy of Grey Goose. Another great party that his hotel had.

On my way to the Delano, I went to SLS Hotel as they hosted the afterparty for the Make-A-Wish Fashion Show with Niki Poulos. It was my first time at the hotel and it was fabulous. The hotel is gorgeous and I the pool area is spectacular. The big rubber ducky was a no miss to guests as they enter the area. Smartwater sponsored the event.

Lastly, I made my stop at the Delano where Midori presented Kim Kardashian party hosted by Ocean Drive Magazine. The backdrop for Midori where decorated in small bottle of Midori which gave it a good look and Midori infused cocktails were the special of the day. However, I did see Kim Kardashian but then I saw a big lighted camera on the far corner of the pool area. As I headed over there, she was there. She gave a speech thanking everyone who came and was surprised by an artist who painted a portrait of hers in top speed. The place was kicking and so were the people.

Great 2nd night out!!

Swim Week Day 1-Mercedes Benz Kick off Party at Raleigh, Villa Azur at Avant Gallery, Peroni Fashion Show for Funkshion and Ocean Drive Magazine Cover Party at Delano by Betty Alvarez

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It’s time once again for our schedule to be crazy as Swim Week is upon us and by now everyone should get loads of invite or peruse websites (such as this one) for the latest great events around Miami Beach.

First, I headed to the Raleigh Hotel to the kick off party of Mercedes Benz Fashion week. Haven’t been in a long time and its breathtaking views accompanying the enormous pool area gave a great backdrop to this wonderful event. Fashionistas from all over the world congregated in its enormous patio as they posed alongside the Mercedes on display as the official sponsor of Swim Week. Champagne cocktails by Moet Henessy along with delectable appetizers served by the Raleigh Hotel wet any appetite. Great place with great atmosphere!

As I was walking to another gallery, I came upon a big tent between 21st and 22nd Street in Collins-Funkshion Fashion Week. As I came in, a fashion show was already underway: Peroni presents Young Designer Award with Fashion Group International where the finalists designs were presented in the fashion show. The winner will receive a trip to New York City during Fashion Week and the opportunity to meet the internationally known designer Antonio Berardi. Good luck to the winner!!

Then, I strolled close by to the newly opened Avant Gallery. Originally located in Design District, I was pleasantly surprised that they newly opened in the heart of Miami Beach. For this night, they had a cool event named Villa Azur presents “Sin City,” an exhibition of collaborative photography by Hype Williams and John Jansheski. Sexy and provocative artwork decorated the gallery as guests strolled in the many sections that the gallery had.

Lastly, my day ended at the Delano where Ocean Drive Magazine had their Swim cover party where swimsuit models posed for the cameras and an ice bar greeted the guest for a wonderful cocktail reception. During the course of the night, a model in an air bubble was “rolling” around the pool area and in some cases splashing some of guests. It was a fun night to remember for my first day of Swim Week.

Fashion Week Swim Wrap-up Soiree 7/26/12

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Fashion Week Swim Wrap-up Soiree
July 26, 2012, 5:30-10pm
Alessandra Gold Concept Store
3326 N Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33127
RSVP Online

SOCIALIZE with stylists and designers as well as local bloggers and fashion-lovers
TWEET UP with our hash tags (tba)
SHOP with discount for the special events. There are many pieces from project runway stars
ENJOY hors d’oeuvre and cocktails

Don’t forget to share and invite others to this event!

Alessandra Gold Concept store (786)-518-3357

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Photographs of Style Saves Fashion Show at Soho Beach House on 7/19/12

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Style Saves Fashion Show at Soho Beach House on Thursday, July 19, 2012.  The beautiful fashions that were showcased on the runway were designed by Trina Turk, Atrium, Papi swimwear for men & iShine365 swimwear for women.  The models wore floral halos by Madonna Girl styled by Rik Rak Salon.  Also,  eyewear by Tortoise & Blonde and vintage jewelry and accessories by C. Madeleine’s .

Miami Beach, FL – On Thursday, July 19th, 2012, Style Saves kicked off Miami Swim Week with a splash! To celebrate Style Saves’ 1 Year Anniversary, co-chairs Rachael Russell and Ashley Spitz produced Style Saves’ summer fashion show fundraiser. The dual effort fittingly coalesced Russell’s creativity and fashion styling talents with Spitz’s background in non-profit fundraising and event planning.

Over 400 of Miami’s most recognized, influential and fashionable faces gathered at the ultra-chic Soho Beach House to support Style Saves’ mission to “build confidence through clothes and give a fresh start through fashion” to local underprivileged students in South Florida. The event raised nearly $40,000 for Style Saves, doubling last year’s efforts.

The exclusive Style Saves fashion show was held in conjunction with Miami Swim Week and was unique due to its charitable component, given the organization’s affiliation with The Miami Foundation. Coupling philanthropy with fashion, Haute Living magazine aptly named the event Mercedes-Benz Swim Week’s “Best Show for a Cause.”

“We were thrilled to host the ‘Best Show for a Cause,’ and lend our support to Style Saves,” says Soho Beach House General Manager Laurent Fraticelli. “We think the work that they do is so important to the heart of Miami, and the approach that they take by tapping into the fashion world fits very well with our deep support of Miami’s creative communities.”

The show featured runway looks by Trina Turk and Papi swimwear, and showcased fashions from Atrium and iShine365. Each look was personally styled by celebrity fashion stylist and Style Saves’ founder, Rachael Russell who ambitiously put forth a display of almost 80 different looks.

“Collaboration is key,” says Rachael Russell who recognizes that a show like this can have a profound and positive impact on smaller brands. In turn, Russell encouraged the runway debut of Tortoise & Blonde eyewear, That Madonna Girl floral halos and C. Madeleine’s vintage jewelry whose accessories completed each look. Gorgeous fishtail braids and glowing faces beautified the models by stylists from Rik Rak Salon.

DJ Brett Sylvia set the mood with the perfect mix of tunes, while partygoers sipped on cocktails sponsored by Grey Goose, Moët Chandon, Peroni and Vita Coco, and indulged in cupcakes by Stella’s Sweet Shoppe. The event was highly digitized, featuring a plasma screen at the end of the runway for designer branding and a projected live Twitter feed updated by LGD Communications.

Keeping with interactive technology, guests were able to view the online auction hosted by Charitybuzz on iPads thcoughout the space and capture memories in the Capture Pod photo booth sponsored by Atrium. The auction will be live on Charitybuzz.com/StyleSaves until August 2nd and features a Soho Beach House weekend stay, Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour $1,000 shopping spree, Balenciaga clutch and much more!

Notable guests included film director Michael Bay, celebrity chef Travis London, Gilt Groupe founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson and “Real Housewives of Miami” cast members Joanna Krupa, Marysol Patton and Alexia Echevarria. To cap off the night, Mynt Lounge hosted an after-party to celebrate the event’s success.

Amongst a handful of local organizations, Style Saves has partnered with Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit the children of the Michael Fux Family Center at Miami Children’s Hospital.

“Our hope is to make the children who don’t feel good, look good,” says Ashley Spitz who has a professional tie to the Foundation. “In a sense, we will be giving a healthy dose of confidence to the kids and helping their families at the same time,” she adds.

Last year, Style Saves partnered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters for the back-to-school event, which featured a field day of activities that included arts and crafts, games and of course styling. With plans to do so again, Style Saves is focused on targeting other deserving groups as well to target students most in need.

“Going forward, we really want to pull all of our fashion industry resources together and reach a greater number of organizations,” explains Russell whose plans include partnering with Tracy Mourning’s Honey Shine Mentoring Program.

“It’s all about the little details when making a difference,” she adds. Russell has each student fill out surveys to assess their personal style.

Russell is spearheading the Style Saves back-to-school event scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 26th. The event will incorporate more than just clothing aspect by offering haircuts by Privé Salon, plus make-up lessons for the teenage girls, since as stylist Russell is eager to create an entire look from head-to-toe.

With the help of the Style Saves Board, Russell explains, “We are motivated to do whatever we can to make our students feel their best, with the true hope that they will have the confidence to then do well.”

Want to get involved? If you are interested in participating in the back-to-school event as a designer, business or volunteer, please e-mail Rachael Russell, rachael@stylerr.com.

To learn more about Style Saves visit, www.stylesaves.org

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Cruel Summer Fashion Show at RokBar 7/21/12

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Cruel Summer Fashion Show at RokBar
7/21/12, 11pm
United States
RokBar
1905 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL
itsacruelsummer.com

Emily Brown will debut her new swimwear collection ‘Cruel Summer’ at RokBar this Saturday, July 21st at 11pm. Come Celebrate great fashion music and live performance with Cruel Summer fashion show, Special guest performance by Roxy Cottontail and Kaaren Styles and DJ’s Elle, Keen One, MomRadio, and Reid Waters. rsvp to emily@itsacruelsummer or rsvp@rokbarlounge.com

Miami Swim Week At The Ritz Carlton With PFTV 7/21/12

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Miami Swim Week At The Ritz Carlton With PFTV
July 21, 2012, 6-10 P.M.
The Ritz-Carlton,
South Beach One Lincoln Road,
Dilido Beach Club
Miami Beach
Rsvp Required To events@planetfashiontv.com

Celebrate Swim Week In Style At An Oceanfront Fashion Premiere

Presented By Planet Fashion Tv

Featuring Swimwear Designs By Amour And Chio

Enjoy $12 Cocktails & $6 Light Bites

Complimentary Cocktails From 6-7 P.M.

$10 Valet Parking Available

Wall 3-Year Anniversary Celebration and Angela Martini Swimwear 7/21/12

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Wall 3-Year Anniversary Celebration and Angela Martini Swimwear
Saturday, July 21
WALL
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Albanian supermodel and former Miss Universe 2010, Angela Martini, will debut her Spring/Summer 2013 swimwear collection poolside at WET, boasting sexy and wearable styles with radiant hues and mix-and-match separates. Following her display, the party will continue inside WALL where internationally renowned DJ and producer, Alex Kenji, will hit the decks and spin the best of electro/tech house throughout the night.

Albanian born supermodel Angela Martini is no stranger to the fashion industry. By the age of eighteen Martini was modeling professionally for top fashion houses including Guess, Nautica, and Bare Necessities. Hoping to expand her outreach to women globally, Martini competed for the title of Miss Universe 2010 after having won the Miss Albania competition the same year. Martini took the crown at Miss Universe, and with it a heightened sense of vision and drive.

In her true entrepreneurial spirit, Angela Martini has segued from model to designer, launching her womens swimwear brand this summer. Having posed and walked in numerous swimwear fashion editorials and runway shows, Martini has taken note of and honed in on elements that would make swimwear more practical for women- an area that she believes is untapped in the swimwear market.
Martini creates her versatile swimwear collection with desire to produce a product that exudes both sex appeal and wear-ability. Angela Martini Bikinis offer women customization in swimwear selection through mix-and-match-able tops and bottoms.

Each piece is designed by Martini with the intent to work with all others in the collection, allowing the consumer to have the ultimate choice between less or more coverage and color. The concept of duality and flexibility in Martini’s collection reflects her astrological passion as a Gemini, represented by the Roman numeral ‘II’ imprinted on her bikinis. Martini’s logo also stands as a testament to romance, applying the concept of finding one’s match or other half in life to outfitting the perfect, customizable bikini that fits in the moment.

For her premier Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Angela Martini is presenting an assortment of atypical bikini silhouettes inspired in cut and colors by exotic flowers. The collection showcases mono-kinis in the likeliness of orchids, petal-shaped bandeaus, halter-tops with floral palettes, form-conscious cutouts, and extra-long ties that wrap around the body creating a cage-like effect. The vivid lilac, rose, mint, and turquoise hues of the collection are made sporty when balanced with neutral shades of light grey, nude, cream, and stone. The swimwear separates range in retail from $46 to $105.

A throwback to carefree decadence, boutique lounge WALL at W South Beach has proven to be an impenetrably exclusive boite in the heart of South Beach. The Miami hotspot is a product of restaurateurs and nightlife impresarios Karim Masri, Nicola Siervo and Rony Seikaly, the masterminds behind KNR Group and projects including sought-after dining establishments such as Solea, Quattro Gastronomia Italiana and Sosta Pizzeria and Enoteca. Part owners in the venture include director of nightlife Navin Chatani and W South Beach assistant food and beverage director Jarred Grant. Straying from the traditional concepts of South Florida nightlife, the venue provides an intimate hideaway where celebrities and locals alike can relax and escape from the mayhem of South Beach.

“WALL is a smaller and intimate venue, a change for Miami Beach,” says owner Masri. “On any given night our clients come to find like-minded people, while locals come to find their friends. We offer versatility throughout our concept so that guests can determine their own experience.”

Get past the velvet ropes, walk through the beveled bronze doors, breeze past the champagne-swilling fashionable types and gaze upon the iconic interior design of Studio B’s Anna Busta. The gold-and-black motif radiates glamour and edge, and offers a layer of seduction by way of dark and textured walls. WALL’s unique and open design allows for a constant flow of club-goers and encourages dancing into the late morning hours. The central area features two signature gold leather couches arranged in easily accessible rows. The back bar displays feature large LED backlit picture frames made from mirror incorporating WALL’s signature diamond motif into the space. The DJ booth is optimally located in the center of the room facing the main bar. However, the “pièce de résistance” is the 35-inch spherical Raimond chandelier, an exquisite new creation from the Dutch design house Moooi. Designed by Raimond Puts for Moooi in the Netherlands, Moooi’s Raimond Light is a sparkling sphere containing hundreds of LED lights that will replace the central mirror disco ball. The intricate sphere of the Raimond Light transports the electrical current allowing the LED terminals to then join these paths to create an atmospheric ambiance.

The entirely VIP 4,000 square foot venue, nestled within the award-winning W South Beach, consistently attracts A-listers, jet-setters and nightlife aficionados from around the world, providing further reason for South Beach to be lauded as a top nightlife destination.

“What makes a club a ‘destination’ is the ownership behind it,” said co-owner Siervo. “You can put gold on the walls but if the team behind the club is not established, experienced and well-respected locally, it doesn’t stand a chance. Miami is our backyard and most of our clients are our friends and fellow industry insiders.”

Since opening in July 2009, WALL has been the choice venue for Miami’s most coveted events such as the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Super Bowl XLIV party, hosting top A-list celebrities including Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Cameron Diaz, Alex Rodriguez, Carrie Underwood, Kate Walsh and more. Vito Schnabel, Stavros Niarchos and Alex Dellal’s Art Basel Miami fete placed WALL at the center of the art and design world. The lounge also hosted HBO’s “Entourage” premiere after-party and consistently draws top DJ’s and athletes such as Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush and Dwyane Wade – who celebrated his birthday at the famed lounge alongside team members Lebron James and Chris Bosh.

Planet Fashion Swimwear Fashion Week Party 7/21/12

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Planet Fashion Swimwear Fashion Week Party
Saturday. July 21st 2012, 6-10pm
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach
One Lincoln Road
Miami Beach FL 33139

RSVP Required to events@planetfashiontv.com

Join us for sunset cocktails, great music, and international swimwear collections during Miami Swimshow Week. at The Dilido Beach Club Oceanfront Fashion Presentation

complimentary cocktails from 6 to 7.
$12 Well bar from 7-10
Light Bites from $6
$10 Valet Parking

youthH2O Launch Party at FUNKSHION Swim Week 7/18/12

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youthH2O Launch Party at FUNKSHION Swim Week
July 18th-22, 2012 – Evenings
FUNKSHION at The Tent @ Collins Park
Between 21st & 22nd St. on Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
youthh2o.com

Miami’s SWIM Week features all that’s new, hot and sexy. Besides the newest trends on the runways, also making its worldwide debut will be ‘youthH2O,’ the first of its kind, a concentrated shot of 3 pure organic Superfoods; the ingredients that keep the world renown South American beauty pageant contestants and models looking and feeling their best. FUNKSHION, Miami Beach’s premiere exhibition of top swim suit designers, has enlisted top mixologists to infuse ‘youthH2O’ with the ultra-premium ZYR Vodka to deliver hand-crafted cocktails that will keep guests energized, buzzed and still looking and feeling great the next morning.

FUNKSHION will kick-off the week with leading Latin American designer Liliana Montoya, presented by Telemundo; followed by Angelina Petraglia; Julia Veli; Ava and Toxic Saddie; Guria; Elle & Ella; Mandalynn; and Make A Wish, featuring Nikki Poulos.

VIP’s and Fashionista’s will be treated to the ‘youthH2O’ infused ZYR Vodka cocktails each night for the VIP hour prior to the first shows of the night; cocktails will be available throughout the event.

“youthH2O” is a caffeine free age defying energy shot made with rare Organic Superfoods that adapt to your body’s needs enhancing beauty, performance and wellness- with the only side effect of looking and feeling younger. Results in 2 weeks. ‘youthH2O’ will make its retail debut in Navarro Pharmacy’s throughout South Florida on September 5th.

Lila Nikole Collection Modeled by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders During Miami Swim Week 7/20/12

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Lila Nikole Collection Modeled by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders During Miami Swim Week
Friday, July 20, 2012, 8 to 11 p.m.
*Runway show to start at 9:30 p.m.
Bamboo Miami
550 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Lila Nikole Collection by designer Lila Nikole Rivera will debut the Spring/Summer 2013 collection during Miami Fashion Week as an off-site runway experience at the newly opened Bamboo Miami in conjunction with Red Bull Sound Stage, which will be highlighting two of its star artists, Bonnie Beats and DJ Rob Dinero. The “Electrika” line incorporates prints with wild graphics and neon tones of pink, blue, yellow and green monokinis, bikinis and one pieces all inspired by Ultra Music Festival.

Each look will be modeled by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders on a hydraulic stage with digitally mapped graphics, simultaneously playing on the elevated, custom-built LED screens to give a 3-D illusion. 3-D Projection Mapping is one of the newest technological projects to hit the market. This method takes 2- and 3-D moving images and then projects them onto a screen to create the effect and feeling of being at the actual festival. Visual effects and production will be provided by Derick G.

Sponsors for the evening include Red Bull and Paul Mitchell High Tech studio, which will be providing hair and makeup ready looks for the runway.

Nikki Beach Miami Presents SPF Featuring Qiss Qiss by Aqua Di Lara and AZ Araujo 7/21-22/12

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Nikki Beach Miami Presents SPF Featuring Qiss Qiss by Aqua Di Lara and AZ Araujo
Saturday, July 21, 7pm-10pm
Sunday, July 22, 1pm-4pm
Nikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Nikki Beach Swim Week is open to the public.
RSVP Online

What Women Want, Nikki Beach Miami’s signature monthly fashion series will present a special Swim Edition this month in partnership with Equinox. SPF (Sand ▪ Play ▪ Fashion) will be a fashion filled weekend featuring swim shows, the summer’s hottest beauty treatments, and environmental education and awareness. Throughout the 2 days, well-known designers from across the world will be showing off their newest swimsuit lines on the runway and afterwards will set up pop-up boutiques allowing guests to shop the looks immediately following the show. During SPF, guests will be able to purchase raffle tickets in which the winner will receive a package consisting of $1,800 worth of private sessions from Equinox, Brunch for 2 at Nikki Beach, Nikki Beach VIP Gold Card, Swimsuit from each designer. 100% of the proceeds from the raffle will go to Ocean Charity Partners which raises funds for One World One Ocean, Surfrider Foundation Miami Chapter and Blue Marble Project.

SPF 2012 Day 1: Saturday July 21, 2012
7 PM – 10 PM
Nikki Beach Swim Week 2012 will kick off with entertainment featuring guest DJ Miss Tara with summer inspired entertainment as guests can indulge in the delectable Nikki Beach Menu, sweets by Lee and Marie’s Cakery Company and also get a sneak peek at the latest tips from Equinox Fitness Club and Spa. The runway shows will begin at 9:00 PM with Strong Boalt debuting their latest men’s swimwear line collection and close with the reveal of Qiss Qiss, Aqua Di Lara’s New swimwear line.

SPF 2012 Day 2: Sunday, July 22, 2012
1 PM – 4 PM
Day 2 of Nikki Beach Swim Week 2012 will take place during Nikki Beach’s Amazing Sunday Brunch. The Beach front fashion show will take place at 2:00 PM kicking off with We love Colors, Continuing with Lila Nikole and Closing with World Renowned designer AZ Araujo. Equinox will be offering complimentary massages in the cabanas while guests enjoy the music and entertainment that Nikki Beach is known for throughout the world.

Style Saves 1 Year Anniversary Party and 2nd Annual Summer Fashion Show Fundraiser 7/19/12

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Style Saves 1 Year Anniversary Party and 2nd Annual Summer Fashion Show Fundraiser 7/19/12
Thursday, July 19th from 9 pm to midnight
SOHO Beach House
4385 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140

Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at the door.
To purchase tickets, visit: stylesaves.charityhappenings.org

To learn more about Style Saves visit, www.stylesaves.org.

Stay stylish by giving back! Celebrate Style Saves’ 1 Year Anniversary at Style Saves’ 2nd Annual Summer Fashion Show Fundraiser! To kick off 2012 Miami Swim Week, Style Saves will host an exclusive event at SOHO Beach House in Miami Beach.

Over four hundred of Miami’s most recognized and influential people will gather in order to support Style Save’s mission to “build confidence through clothes and give a fresh start through fashion.”

The event will feature four designer fashion shows, sponsored open bar and live DJ. The runway show will showcase looks from Trina Turk, Atrium, Papi swimwear for men & iShine365 swimwear for women.

Following the fashion show, the party will continue as guests enjoy cocktails by Grey Goose, Moët Chandon, Peroni and Vita Coco, and sweet treats from Stella’s Sweet Shoppe. Guests will be able to view the online auction hosted by Charitybuzz featured on iPads throughout the space and capture memories in the Capture Pod photo booth sponsored by Atrium.

Style Saves, in collaboration with the Miami Foundation, works with local retail stores, boutiques, and designers to raise funds in order to provide underprivileged children in South Florida brand new clothing for back-to-school. The mission is to imbue students with the self-confidence and assurance they need to succeed, both academically and personally.

Last year Style Saves partnered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters to style more than fifty underprivileged students. This year Style Saves aims to style at least one hundred students with the plan to reach out to several deserving organizations and to target those students most in need.

Rupees Sarees Exhibition at Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant 7/29/12

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Rupees Sarees Exhibition at Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant
Sunday July 29th, 2012, 12pm – 4pm
Copper Chimney Indian Resturant
18090 Collins Avenue
Sunny Ilses Beach, FL 33160
www.rupeesinc.com

Join Rupees Sarees for an exclusive exhibition at the Copper Chimney Indian Restaurant. Rupees Sarees will be featuring their latest collection of unique sarees, scarves, and shawls from India. Address: 18090 Collins Ave, T-22, Sunny Ilses Beach, FL 33160. Tel: 305.974.0075 – Free Parking

#SwimweekTweetup event with @FashionWeekNYC benefiting Dress For Success Miami 7/22/12

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#SwimweekTweetup event with @FashionWeekNYC benefiting Dress For Success Miami
Sunday, July 22, 6pm-9pm
Lantao Social Club
Surfcomber Miami
1717 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP Required by July 19 to rsvp@socialmedia305.com

Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach is hosting a #SwimWeekTweetup with @FashionWeekNYC

Lite bites, cocktails and music provided by Lantao Social Club

Use booking code SWIM through August and receive up to 30% off the best available rates. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Dress For Success Miami.

During the largest summer event in South Beach – Miami Swim Fashion Week – social butterflies and fashionistas will descend upon Kimpton’s Surfcomber hotel and Lantao Social Club for a one-of-a-kind event on Sunday, July 22. Miami’s elite fashion crowd in partnership with @KimptonInFL, @FashionWeekNYC and @SocialMedia305 will gather for the #SwimWeekTweetUp to benefit Dress For Success Miami at Surfcomber hotel, located at 1717 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Dress For Success Miami and New York fashion photo blogger Nathan Stobezki (@FashionWeekNYC) have come together to bring Miami’s social media mavens and bloggers from around the country to talk fashion, enjoy signature cocktails and pop-up shops by Vita Coco, Blo Midtown, Nail Bar Midtown, Isa Boutique and Fashion Koncept. The pop-up shops will be open throughout the day along Surfcomber’s iconic pool beginning at 11 a.m. with percentage of proceeds benefiting Dress for Success Miami, whose programs transition women towards self-sufficiency by addressing their social and economic needs. The #SwimweekTweetUp event will officially commence at 6 p.m. and is open to the public. Enjoy complimentary light-bites, signature cocktails, mini-manis, summer’s hottest fashion and hair trends and shopping for a great cause.

An array of prizes will be given away throughout the evening including weekend stays at Kimpton’s Florida hotels, dinner at Lantao Kitchen + Cocktails, a year supply of Vita Coco, designer products by Perry Ellis and special discounts from local boutiques.

As a special gift for guests wanting to book a room at Kimpton’s Surfcomber Miami, South Beach this summer, the hotel is offering a 30 percent room discount off the best available rate, now through August 31, 2012. A portion of the each room booked will directly benefit Dress for Success Miami. Guests must use booking code SWIM when making their reservation online at www.surfcomber.com or by calling (800) 994-6103. (Black out dates apply, and only valid at the Surfcomber Miami, South Beach)

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach Swim 7/18-22/12

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Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach Swim
July 18-22, 2012
The Fashion Tent
Collins Park
between 21st and 22nd Street on Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP Required: www.FashionWeekMiami.com
For every event/show hundreds of people can rsvp to the website and attend, free of charge.

Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach will swim into its seventieth season in Miami Beach.

Debuted in 2003, Funkshion has brought Miami to the forefront of the Fashion World, working with designers from Miami, Latin America, New York City, Milan and Paris.

Funkshion offers an opportunity for designer collections to come to life, merging the worlds of fashion and music.

Wednesday 7/18
8PM Telemundo presenting Liliana Montoya – at the Tent
Mermaids By Montoya Swimwear , is a collection designed by Colombian, Liliana Montoya based in Miami Beach. Women coming from the sea delighting our senses with a collection inspired under the ocean, such multicolor fishes, scales, corals and algae, coral landscapes filled with a richness that goes into each bikini.
9PM Angelina Petraglia – at the Tent
9:30PM Masqunada

Thursday 7/19
7:30PM Eco Swim – at the Tent
Eco Swim by Aqua Green is a sustainable-minded eco lifestyle collection that is committed to providing products that are better for you and for the planet. Our product focus is to take a leadership role in style, fashion and quality. It is imperative to provide the Eco Swim by AQUA GREEN consumer with an alternative that compliments a discerning mindset for leadership in style and fashion.
8:00pm SOTTO Resort – at the Tent
Designed and created by Colombian Born designer Claudia Sotto, Sotto Resort/2013 blends her most cherished colors and fabrics into her 2013 collection. Sotto, influenced and inspired via her travels throughout the Mediterranean, Caribbean, St. Barth, and St. Tropez, Sotto designed a 2013 Resort Collection truly created to enhance the sensuality of any woman’s silhouette.
8:30PM Julia Veli – at the Tent
Julia Veli is a local artist and designer who blends fashion and art by creating designs made from recycled materials such as newspaper, canvas, screen, vinyl, and now vintage clothing and accessories! This will be the debut of her first swim wear collection which is inspired by music and South Beach nightlife. Expect to see fashion forward pieces for both Men and Women that capture the energy and spirit of a night out in this amazing city! She will also be incorporating materials donated by local DJ school, Scratch Academy such as head phones, records and turntable parts which really bring the concept to life! It will certainly be something people have never seen!!
9pm Peroni presents Young Designer Award with Fashion Group International -at the Tent
Internaional fashion design contest sponsored by Peroni of Italy, The Fashion Group of South Florida, and Funkshion. The finalist designs will be presented in the fashion show on July 19 under the Funkshion Fashion Tent at 21st and 22nd Collins Avenue. The winner of this contest will receive a trip to New York City during Fashion Week and the opportunity to meet the internationally known designer Antonio Berardi.

Friday 7/20
7pm Ava and Toxic Sadie – at the Tent
The 2013 collection from Ava was inspired by Founder and Creative Director Paek June Farahan’s travels to the Mediterranean. Like the beaches of St. Tropez and Italy, the 2013 collection is rich in golds, blacks, browns and animal prints. In addition, some brights also encompass a big part of the swim collection. The resort wear line is extensive, offering multi-colored knits reminiscent of the amber sunsets and the blue water. For 2013, Toxic Sadie Designer, Erin Thomas took pale purple, cool turquoise, soothing earth tones, and added some flirty floral prints to set the mood – it¹s about lifting your spirit and being confident in who you are!
7:30pm Elle & Ella – at the Tent
After splish-splashing around the world, comes a collection inspired by the countless women met to celebrate their natural beauty and elegance. In its debut year, designer and world-traveler Leslie Santiago uses imported fabrics from Europe and Brazil, but made in the US, to deliver Elle & Ella: Port of Call 2013.
8pm Guria – at the Tent
Designer Camila Ckless delved into her Southern Brazilian upbringing to create a brand that embodies her country¹s endless summer culture. What resulted was Guria Beachwear, a swimwear line fit for any body shape, offering as much or as little coverage as desired in a young and contemporary way.
830PM Mandalynn – at the Tent
From Designer Amanda Dukehart of Mandalynn comes: Animal Blooms in Sherbert Seas 2013. Saturated fabrics from Italy are infused with leopard, floral, and geometric prints. Mandalynn ignites your spirit with interchangeable pieces and fabrics that effortlessly skim the contours of your body.
9pm Make A Wish with Nikki Poulos – at The Tent
MOMM Organization joins FUNKSHION Fashion Week to present “2 Model Wishes” in honor of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida. Following a series of events to grant the wish of Make-A-Wish child Melanie Garcia to have a modeling portfolio, MOMM Organization offers the opportunity of a lifetime for this teenager. Melanie will walk in Nikki Poulos’ fashion show at FUNKSHION’s main tent on July 20th, 2012. She will join last year’s “supermodel” Make-A-Wish child and 8000th Wish recipient Debbie Jacques on the runway.
10pm Haiti Benefit show at The Tent

Saturday 07/21
6pm – 9pm Summer Sample Sale presented by Gilt City at The Tent (CLOSED – AT CAPACITY)

Sunday 07/22
12pm – 9pm Summer Sample Sale at The Tent
Sponsored By: Peroni Italy, Youth H2o, ZYR Vodka, Chambord and jetBlue

With The Support Of The Miami Beach Visitor And Convention Authority
Youth H2o is a 100% organic, sugar and caffeine free, easy to drink 2oz shot. During Funkshion Fashion Week it will be pared with the ultimate vodka, ZYR. Youth H2o can also be served “neat” upon request. Users will feel the effects of the B6 & B12, Folic Acid and Niacin. The fact that it is caffeine free, contains 0g fat and only 19 calories, it leads to an energized evening with less negative effects in the morning!

Photographs of Style Week Resort Fashion Show at The Temple House on 7/13/12

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Style Week Resort Fashion Show at The Temple House on Friday, July 13, 2012.  We went to the 7pm  and saw the beautiful fashion from designer Janeane Marie.

Bio: “Janeane Marie is a women’s wear designer currently living in West Palm Beach, Florida. She got her start in fashion studying at the Art Institute of Portland and beginning an eponymous line in 2009. With a minimalist aesthetic, her work is inspired by nature, music, and the belief that less is always more.

Fashion was not always a dream for Janeane, in fact came a bit later for her. Before pursuing fashion, she studied language and literature in Italy for two years. Always intrigued by craft, her love of textiles led her to fashion studies when she moved back to Portland in 2005. After graduating with Honors in 2009, Janeane was selected to be a competing designer on Season 7 of Project Runway. Her collections have been shown at several fashion shows in Portland, including at Portland Fashion Week.”

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Rana Rojo Swimwear presents La Lucha 2013 7/21/12

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Rana Rojo Swimwear presents La Lucha 2013
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 2 pm
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Dr.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305.673.7526
www.ranarojo.com

For 2013, RANA ROJO unveils their new swim/resort collection LA LUCHA within the gorgeous setting of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. LA LUCHA 2013 resort collection is largely inspired by Lucha Libre — the now global, masked wrestling phenomenon first popularized in Mexico in the 1940s. Ash Rana and Damian Rojo translate this cultural phenomenon into a collection that shares the uninhibited use of color and ingenious appliqué work into distinct wearable garments for the modern woman. Their broad range of swimsuits and cover-ups will take you from day to night, from practical elegance to calculate extravagance. Custom prints for LA LUCHA fearlessly weave indigenous textile patterns, free-hand drawings, collage and punk ‘zine’ aesthetic into a cultural quilt. LA LUCHA embodies a celebration of life where you choose masks to bring forth inner spirit and embody your personal mythology.

Special Thanks and Sponsored by:
Greater Miami Investments, Inc.
Southern Audio Visual
Perrier®Sparkling Natural Mineral Water compliments of Société Perrier;The official non alcoholic sponsor.
“Cocktails courtesy of Bombay Sapphire® Gin and Grey Goose® Vodka”.

Salon Allure Opening Night Party and Fashion Show 7/20/12

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Opening Night Party and Fashion Show
Friday, July 20, 8:00pm – Midnight
Poolside W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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SALON ALLURE, Swim Week’s premiere luxury lifestyle show, will celebrate its third anniversary with its most extravagant Opening Night Party to date, held poolside at W South Beach Hotel & Residences on Friday, July 20 at 8pm.

With over 1,000 attendees annually, including media outlets, bloggers, designers, buyers, and fashion elite, this invite-only evening has become the most buzzed about party during Swim Week. SALON ALLURE’S unparalleled line-up featuring 56 of the world’s most eminent swim and resort wear brands will be brought together in one high energy, high fashion runway show. Of the designers included, 6 are making their debut at Swim Week and in some cases, their debut in the U.S. Market.

Guests of the Opening Night Party will enjoy complimentary beverages by GREY GOOSE Vodka, Bacardi, and ZICO Coconut Water, including specially crafted cocktails. GREY GOOSE’s expert mixologists will be making their rounds to serve party guests refreshing cocktails such as the GREY GOOSE L’Orange South Beach Punch, the Chocolate ZICOTini, and the ZICOJito from ZICO Coconut Water.

Bringing a new element to the event this year is GUESS Eyewear, with superstar DJ’s The Hood Internet spinning the GUESS Eyewear Shades of Summer playlist to set the party mood. The playlist includes exclusive tracks from groups such as The Hood Internet, The Knocks, Vacationer, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, and Penguin Prison, among others.

“We’re thrilled to present this year’s opening party,” says Rick Fatzinger, co-founder of SALON ALLURE. “We have the best lines in swim and resort fashion backed by the hottest music of the summer, interesting cocktails, and of course a few surprises.”

SALON ALLURE is a boutique lifestyle show that takes place July 21-24 with events at two locations: W South Beach Hotel & Residences and the adjacent Perry South Beach. The luxury-focused show will feature 72 swim wear, resort, and accessories brands through an array of events and creative platforms. The show offers a comprehensive look at the flourishing swimwear industry, one of the fastest growing segments of the apparel market, while providing attendees and participants the opportunity to experience the resort lifestyle in each component of the show.

Salon Allure is sponsored by Boscia Skincare; Glaceau SmartWater; Guess Eyewear, MIAMI Magazine; W South Beach Hotel & Residences; ZICO Coconut Water; GREY GOOSE Vodka; and INVISTA, owner of the Xtra Life LYCRA ® brand[1], the official fiber sponsor of Salon Allure. Partners for Salon Allure include California Apparel News; Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation and RAJ Manufacturing.

For the latest updates on events, designers, and sponsors ‘Like’ Salon Allure on Facebook or visit www.salonallure-online.com.

Maggie May Swimwear at Salon Allure 7/21-24/12

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Maggie May Swimwear @ Salon Allure
Miami, July 21-24
Salon Allure at the W Hotel South Beach
2201 Collins Ave, room 528.
Miami Beach, FL 33139

See Maggie May Brasilia 2013

Salon Allure, a luxury resort, swim, and accessories tradeshow will be at Miami’s exclusive W Hotel July 21-24. Among the exhibitors is Maggie May Swimwear, a high-end knit swimwear company that was recently featured in the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Buyers will be hard-pressed to come across something more unique and fashion-forward as the knitted Maggie May bikini.

From SI’s Swimsuit Edition to Salon Allure, Maggie May Swimwear is bringing back the knitted bikini of the 60’s. But this is not your mother’s knitted bikini!

With the Maggie May Brasilia 2013 bikini line, Maggie has reinvented and redesigned the look and the construction of knitted swimwear. She creates her bikinis using an exclusive patent-pending process that allows for an always perfect fit and strong construction. Unlike flimsy crocheted bikinis, a Maggie May bikini will not lose its shape in or out of the water, nor fall apart because of the fragile crochet technique.

A Maggie May bikini is knitted from the finest all natural yarns and trims in a profusion of bright colors, a tribute to the Brasilian vibe, hugging the curves of a woman’s body with vibrant, soft natural knitted yarns.

“It’s all about making a girl look great in a bikini,” said Maggie. “The most important thing about my bikinis is that they are easy to fit because they are actually knitted which gives with your curves, without squeezing them. But you have to make sure you tie them correctly, it’s all in how you tie a Maggie May bikini that gives that great fit.”

MIAMI magazine and LIV bring you Splashion 2012 7/18/12

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MIAMI magazine and LIV bring you Splashion 2012
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 8pm to 11pm
LIV Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

RSVP is a must, so do it quick! Must be over 21 to attend.
RSVP Online

The hottest trends in swim have arrived, and MIAMI magazine’s got your ticket to the show. Get amped for Splashion, this summer’s raddest party!

With Appearances by: Aquarius, Bikini Flavors, Edward Beiner Eyewear, Jag, Jantzen, La Martina, Medicis Aesthetics, Inc., My Bestfriend’s Closet, Ocean Models, Perry Ellis Swim, and Rik Rak Salon.

Sips By: Coco Breve, Cointreau, Societe Perrier, and Stella Artois

Featuring: A special performance by Kulture Shock and music from DJ 360

3rd Annuel FAME 8/3/12

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3rd Annuel FAME
8-3-12, 7:00 pm
Doral Park
5001 N.W 104th Ave
Miami, Florida 33178
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On August 3rd 2012 the stage is set for Miami’s own undiscovered talent to truly shine once again. Doral Park is pleased to sponsor the 3rd Annual FAME event.
The event consists of blending Fashion, Art, Music, and Entertainment as the main recipe for FAME.

Upcoming fashion designer Asanyah Davidson will show case her line Circa 24. Musical performances by SpaceBetween Words, The Fly Kingdom, Nude Cap, Warrick, The Mirrors and Derevo. Art exhibit by Denise Diaz, Yanelys Escobar, Johnny Garcia, Enrique Sendra, Miguel Franco, Jennefer Ramos, Felix Mas, Brandon Taylor, Tryst Trigger, and Katrina Ramos. Additional entertainments from independent wrestling company ICW will certainly put a kick to the show with live wrestling. The event will be hosted by the model/actress Sasha Cabrera and comedian Rhett Thompson.

Check out last year’s highlights

MIA Shoes Kick Off Party for Swim Week 7/13/12

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MIA Shoes Kick Off Party for Swim Week
7/13/12, 9-12PM
Epic Hotel’s Kyma Lounge
270 Biscayne Blvd. Way
Miami, FL 33131

Join MIA Shoes this Friday, July 13th at the Epic Hotel’s Kyma Lounge to kick off Swim Week. Event starts from 9-12PM, first hour of the night guests will sip on complimentary vodka cocktails and lite bites. Hope to see you all there!

Kick off Swim Week with us next Friday at Kyma Lounge with Nikki’s Beachhouse Boutique & some lovely ladies: Kelly’s Kloset, TheFashionPoet.com, Ria Michelle Fashion Blog with a complimentary vodka cocktail hour & a social check-in to enter to win some MIA Shoes giftcards! Can you tell we are excited!?

Coco Breve and Paul Mitchell Hi-Tech School of Cosmetology Out of the Blue Swim Fashion Show and Stilo Magazine Launch Party at Chalk Miami during Miami Swim Week 7/20/12

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Coco Breve and Paul Mitchell Hi-Tech School of Cosmetology Out of the Blue Swim Fashion Show and Stilo Magazine Launch Party at Chalk Miami during Miami Swim Week
Friday, July 20, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Chalk Miami
1234 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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During Miami Swim Week at Chalk Miiami, Fab C Productions and Stilo Magazine:: Style Diary will host a special exclusive Swim Show showcasing the hottest Trends in Swimwear this season and Stilo Magazine’s Cover “The Prettier Issue” Party. Experience a two hour open bar, Shopping, Great Music and Fabulos Fashion. The event takes place at the center of the action just minutes from the Raleigh Hotel where Mercedes Benz Swim Week takes place. This event will also spread awareness about keeping our oceans clean and safe for its inhabitants. Donations will be collected to support local charities that focus on this cause. Current Sponsors are Coco Breve and Beauty Schools of America. Designers participating will be announced at a later date.

Limited Vendor Space is available, so please contact us as soon as possible if interested.

Miinto.com presents Ready, Set, Swim 7/18/12

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Miinto.com presents: Ready, Set, Swim
Wednesday July 18, 2012 – 7 pm to 10 pm
Emena Spa in the Buena Vista Building
180 NE 39th Street, Suite 223
Design District Miami, FL
RSVP to RSVP@itmarketingconcepts.com

An Evening Of Swimwear, Shopping, Spa’ing and a Fashion Show Open To All

Hosts: Lori Riviere from Shortcuts to Fabulous
Kelly Saks from Kelly’s Kloset Blog

As the bikini-clad models take the runway this Swim Week, don’t stress about not having access to the shows. Avoid the mayhem and join hosts Kelly Saks of Kelly’s Kloset and Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous as Miinto.com presents Ready, Set, Swim. on Wednesday, July 18th from 7pm-10pm at Emena Spa in the Design District.

Featuring Emena Spa: Mini Spa Treatments & Eminence Sunscreen Flavor Bar.
Shop Summer Fashions from Calamarie, Cre, Diamantina, Earthy Chic, Karess Swimwear and Savera Chopra
Complimentary Cocktails courtesy of Reyka Vodka and SNAP.

Ready, Set, Swim. is the perfect opportunity for the stylish and savvy to enhance their summer style while shopping from the must-have, figure flattering swimwear from Karess Swimwear, fabulously hip jewelry from Cre , Calamarie and Earthy Chic, and wardrobe-worthy accessories from Savera Chopra, and Diamantina handbags.

Miinto.com, a fashion website that partners with local boutiques to shed international spotlight on their brands, will put on a fashion show highlighting head-turning summer styles from these boutiques. Miinto.com will also award the first 40 people to arrive at Ready, Set, Swim. with a $15 gift card to Miinto.com.

In addition, Emena Spa, will offer mini-spa treatments as well as host the Eminence Sunscreen Flavor Bar, where experts will help match the perfect shade of the brand’s celebrity favorite Sun Defense Mineral sunscreen powder – colors range from Honey Apple, Cherries & Berries, Peaches & Cream, Caledula Spice and Cinnamon Bronzer, and Translucent – so that skin is safe from the sun.
That won’t be the only bar at Ready, Set, Swim. Guests will cool down with complimentary, refreshing Snap Lemonade cocktails, made with Snap’s USDA certified all-organic ginger flavored spirit, as well as chill out with Reyka Vodka cocktails to get in the summer spirit.

The Business of Fashion Models 2012 7/21/12

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The Business of Fashion Models 2012
July 21,2012, 12:00pm to 5pm
The Colony Theater
1040 Lincoln Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
www.mife.biz

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend tea talks: launch 2012, in association with Mark cosmetics, Saturday, July 21st – an amazing event where you can see, hear, learn, and meet some of fashion’s biggest names, including top fashion models, agents, photographers, casting directors, designers and editors.

Tickets include full access to the main talks and panel discussions, individual speakers, Q+A sessions, fashion films, plus meet & greet at network cocktail party.

MiFE TEA Talks events aims to cover the business of fashion through panel discussions, Q+A Sessions, and inspirational conversations with the world’s leading professionals, whose aim is to help educate and inform those wishing to enter the industry with honest and direct topics that will uplift and help those who dream to be in the fashion industry, find the right path to their dreams. The event will feature a panel discussion of top model & celebrity casting agents, photographers, models, and other industry experts, speaking on the topic of “The First Three Years of Becoming a Model.” Beverly Peele, former supermodel will speak openly about her life story of triumph and failures in her talk “What’s Behind the Cover?” Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, former model and celebrity photographer will discuss “Life After Vogue,” and will show a clip from her recent short film featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

Celebrity Fashion Panel to have an open and candid discussion about the tumultuous first 3 years of becoming a model. Hear the true stories of what it takes to develop a successful career in fashion modeling. Told from top model agents, fashion photographers, and the former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Topics include:
– The TRUTH of what TOP MODEL AGENTS and casting directors LOOK FOR
– The HIGHS and LOWS of the fashion industry
– What it takes to make it and stay on top
– SECRETS to getting clients to book you over and over
– Where to go – the top cities for fashion & entertainment
– How do you get from $1,500 to $15,000 a day

What does it take to become a glamour fashion model? What happens behind the scenes? How does a model reach the top to become featured on the cover of glossy magazines? These answers will be discussed in an honest, candid discussion amidst the top known names in the fashion industry including former top model agent Tyron Barrington, top fashion photographer Marcus Klinko, former editor of Cosmopolitan Judy Goss, as well as many more industry experts.

Beverly Peele, former Supermodel, actress, rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing mostly in Mademoiselle and Elle magazine. She appeared on about a dozen fashion magazine covers.

Tyron Barrington, former top model agent TYRON BARRINGTON, now a leading fashion Producer & Casting Director for Fortune 500 companies such as AVON MARK Cosmetics, TARGET, BMW, L’OREAL FERIA, ELLE, etc.

WOMAN POWER, Judy Goss, TV Host, Author, Entrepreneur, began her successful career in the entertainment world as a high fashion model for Ford Models in New York City where she traveled extensively around the world appearing in campaigns such as Armani, L’Oreal and Nivea.

A Night of Fashion, Style and Fun 7/11/12

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A Night of Fashion, Style and Fun
July 11, 2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
My Bestfriends’s Closet
68 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Join us for a night on the “Mile” as My Best friend’s Closet Boutique & Blo – Midtown host a night full of fashion, style & fun. Enjoy a complimentary Braid Bar, live music, champagne, lite bites & specials on summer trends.

Mercedes-Benz 2012 Fashion Week Swim Miami Beach 7/19-23/12

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 7/19-23/12
July 19-23, 2012
The Raleigh
1775 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

July 19
7pm, Lisa Blue at Cabaña Grande
8pm-12pm, Official Kick Off Party at The Raleigh
10pm-12am, Ocean Drive July/August Cover Party Hosted By Jessica Gomes at 1685 Collins Avenue

July 20
5-6pm, Éclairée at Penthouse
6pm, Agua Bendita at Cabaña Grande
7pm, Poko Pano at Oasis
8pm, Dolores Cortés at Cabaña Grande
9pm, Vitamin A By Amahlia Stevens at Oasis
10pm, Nicolita at Cabaña Grande

July 21
12pm-4pm, Swim Soiree Presented By Hawaiian Tropic® Sun Care at The Raleigh
5-6pm, Kooey Australia at Penthouse
6pm, Caffe Swimwear at Cabaña Grande
7pm, Aqua Di Lara at Oasis
8pm, Mara Hoffman Swim at Cabaña Grande
9pm, Xtra Life Lycra® Brand at Oasis
10pm, Cia.Marítima at Cabaña Grande

July 22
2pm, Bcbgmaxazria at Off-Site
3pm, Gottex at Off-Site
5pm, Red Carter at Cabaña Grande
7pm, L*Space By Monica Wise at Cabaña Grande
8pm, White Sands Australia at Oasis
9pm, Luli Fama at Cabaña Grande
10pm, Suboo at Oasis
11pm – 12:30am, Rose By Vanessa Jean at Penthouse

July 23
6pm, Wildfox Swim at Cabaña Grande
7pm, Ank By Mirla Sabino at Oasis
8pm, Aguaclara, Aquarella Swimwear, Cote D’or Swimwear, Sauvage at Cabaña Grande
9pm, A.Z Araujo at Oasis
10pm, Anna Kosturova, Dorit, Keva | J, Naïla at Cabaña Grande

Number of Designers Showing at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Reaches All-Time High

With an overwhelming number of designers interested in presenting at the world’s largest Swim industry event, more collections and a second group show are added to jam-packed lineup

Highly regarded as the go-to event for swimwear designers to debut their latest collections, and for buyers and editors to plan their upcoming assortments and stories, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will see over 30 international designers. IMG Fashion has responded to increasing interest in the Event by adding more designers to the schedule along with a second group runway show.

Monday, July 23rd will see two multi-line shows of top swimwear designers in the Cabaña Grande at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Aguaclara and Aquarella Swimwear will once again be returning to the runway, alongside Cote D’Or Swimwear and Sauvage who will be debuting their 2013 collections in the first group show at 8:00pm. Later that evening, the much anticipated second group runway show will feature rising talent Anna Kosturova, Dorit, Keva | J and Naïla.

“The amount of interest in the event continues to grow each season. With only so many time slots available, group shows are an incredibly efficient platform for designers to present at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim and showcase their collections in front of a global audience of industry professionals” says Christina Neault, Executive Producer, IMG Fashion. “For designers, group shows offer turn-key production and public relations elements. For buyers and media in attendance, it allows them to see three or four designers within one show.”

Lisa Burke, designer of Lisa Blue, this season’s opening show stated, “When I started Lisa Blue in 2008 it was sheer determination, great passion and long hours of hard work that lead to the wonderful opportunity to partake in a group show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. The overwhelming success and feedback from that show had an immense impact on the Lisa Blue brand, opening doors for us in the US and Europe, and even furthered our recognition back home in Australia. Four years later, we are honored to be featured as the designer kicking off the event and look forward to delighting the audience and continuing to spread our heartfelt brand message: the importance of saving the whales and making a difference in our planet.”

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim takes place at The Raleigh from July 19-23, 2012. The five days of exclusive invitation-only shows, presentations and special events will showcase the following designers: Lisa Blue, Éclairée, Agua Bendita, Poko Pano, Dolores Cortés, Vitamin A By Amahlia Stevens, Nicolita, Kooey Australia, Caffé Swimwear, Aqua Di Lara, Mara Hoffman Swim, Xtra Life Lycra® Brand, Cia.Marítima, Bcbg Swimwear, Gottex, Red Carter, L*Space By Monica Wise, White Sands Australia, Luli Fama, Suboo, Rose By Vanessa Jean, Wildfox Swim, Ank By Mirla Sabino, Aguaclara, Aquarella Swimwear, Cote D’or Swimwear, Sauvage, A.Z Araujo, Anna Kosturova, Dorit, Keva | J And Naïla.

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by American Express®, DHL, Make Up For Ever, TRESemmé, Hawaiian Tropic® Sun Care, Xtra Life Lycra® Brand, The Raleigh, AriZona Beverages, Moët Ice Imperial, Kim Crawford Wines, Ocean Drive Magazine, California Apparel News Waterwear and Getty Images.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is an IMG Event.

The District Factory 7/14/12

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The District Factory
07/14/12, 7:00pm-10:00pm
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st AVE
Miami, FL 33137
districtfactory.com

INDIE CELEBRATED AT JULY’S DISTRICT FACTORY

Offering “A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line”, The District Factory is an evening shopping event & mash-up, in the Miami Design District, that shines a spotlight on the emerging indie designers single-handedly manufacturing today’s hottest trends. This tJuly, shoppers will experience an array of items available for purchase that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and more. Art explorers can expect to encounter the works of Juan Carlos Arana, who takes his characters out of their environment and surrounds them in a world full of imagination and full of endless possibilities. The evening also includes Factory favorites like Phuc Yea! Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant, tunes by Scratch DJ Academy’s DJ I.A.N., a Factory Flick by O Cinema, specialty cocktails infused by Société Perrier, and so much more. To learn more, visit www.DistrictFactory.com

Photographs of Fashion Bloggers Do It Better Summer Edition at Ricochet on 6/28/12

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Fashion Bloggers Do It Better Summer Edition at Ricochet Bar & Lounge on Thursday, June 28, 2012.  Wow the place was packed and with 6 local pop-up shops by: IShine365, Guy & Girl Boutique, Jewels by Dunn, Furor Moda, GG Boutique and Collins Bridge.   They had a fashion show with blogger models showcasing the summer trends from the local pop up shop. So much fun…can’t wait til the next one..the goody bags were awesome with products from Cover Girl, Pantene, Nivea, Pop Chips and Proper Attire.

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Coltorti Collections Glam Night at Kyma Lounge 6/28/12

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Coltorti Collections Glam Night at Kyma Lounge
June 28, 6pm-1am
Kyma Lounge
270 Byscane Boulevard Way
Miami, FL 33131
Please RSVP @ melissa@italianstylemakeover.com

Thursday at the Kyma Lounge (Epic Hotel) experience the Coltorti collections of
Dolce&Gabbana
Roberto Cavalli
Valentino
Giuseppe Zanotti
Gianvito Rossi

Coltorti Miami is an exclusive boutique located in Lincoln Rd (Miami Beach) where you can find the latest trends from Italy, France and some International Designers.

We will showcase the collections at 10.30pm with a live models photo shooting in the lounge.

Half off Happy Hour Drink Special 6pm to 9pm
Free Champagne for Ladies from 7pm to 8pm

Exclusive prizes giveaway!

Summer Beauty and Fashion at American Laser Skincare in Aventura 6/23/12

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Summer Beauty & Fashion at American Laser Skincare in Aventura
Saturday, June 23, 10am-3pm
American Laser Center in Aventura
21097 NE 27 Court
Aventura, FL 33180

Join us at American Laser Skincare in Aventura for a day of complimentary Beauty Trials and Treats!

Shop our local Designers featuring Fevi Reyes Designs and MARE DOLCE Resortwear with the latest Summer jewelry and Resortwear.

* First 20 guests recieve a swag bag with a Sephora Gift Card

Please rsvp: 305 937-1425

Fashion Bloggers Do It Better Summer Edition 6/28/12

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Fashion Bloggers Do It Better (Summer Edition)
June 28, 2012, 7 to 10 p.m. Fashion Show at 9 p.m.
Ricochet Bar and Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd
Midtown Miami, FL

RSVP to FashionBloggersDoItBetter@gmail.com
For Media Inquiries email Annie Vazquez at TheFashionPoet@gmail.com

Miami’s favorite style and beauty soiree is back with a special Summer Edition after much demand. On June 28, Fashion Bloggers Do It Better (The Summer Edition) will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. at Ricochet Bar and Lounge, 3250 Buena Vista Blvd, (Inside Shops of Midtown) with fashion giant Refinery29 as the event’s official media sponsor.

Spearheaded by Annie Vazquez of The Fashion Poet and Eugy & Simonett of The Goodwill Project, the event will feature a new addition: a fashion show at 9 p.m. with blogger models showcasing the hottest summer trends of the season from 6 local pop up shops including IShine365, Guy & Girl Boutique, Jewels by Dunn, Furor Moda, GG Boutique, and Collins Bridge. Attendees will have the opportunity to shop the runway looks on the spot. The open event kicks off at 7p.m. with complimentary blogger themed cocktails till 8 p.m from Perrier, Remy Martini plus Peroni. Followed by a fashion show at 9 p.m. Cutler Salon and Beauty For Real will be beautifying models with the latest in looks spotted in all the major fashion weeks.

Also new to the event is fashion sketch artist: Erin Chainani who will be sketching the best in street style gratis for party goers to take home.

Major brands like Cover Girl, Pantene, Nivea, Pop Chips and Proper Attire will be gifting attendees with all sorts of goodies to take home from makeup to beauty to health products.

Blogger models include: Daniela Ramirez (Nany’sKloset), Maria Tettamanti (The Wordy Girl) Ginger Harris ( Electric Blogarella) Ana_Ortuño (Chic Street and Eats), Naty from (Synthetic Candy)
Kristin Clark (Living in Color Print), Angeles Almuna (Angeles Almuna) Vanessa Ferrer (The Very Thought of You), Kiana Barnes (Young Wilde Free), Kelly Saks (Kelly’s Kloset) Maika (The Glam Blog) Nicole Jordan (Front Row Spectator) Mayleen Gonzalez (Word in Fashion) Lori Riviere (Short Cuts to Fabulous), Casey Garcia (Sweet Savy Street), Ria Michelle (Ria Michelle)Erik Tapia (The Fab and Frugal)

Fashions Fight Against Parkinsons 2012 7/21/12

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Fashions Fight Against Parkinsons 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012, Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Show starts at 8:30 p.m.
Highbar at Dream South Beach
1111 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
fashionsfight.com

In conjunction with Miami Swim Week, national philanthropic organization Fashion’s Fight will host a glamorous evening of fashion and philanthropy to showcase the season’s hottest swimwear collections while raising money to benefit the Wilkins Parkinson’s Foundation (WPF).

Hosted by Fashion’s Fight founder and top-model, Shannon Rusbuldt, and International musical sensation, Henry Santos, the inaugural Fashion’s Fight Against Parkinson’s will feature a series of runway shows by celebrity swimwear designer AmbiKa (bika swimwear), local cult favorite Luba and other designers. Rusbuldt and Santos, along with Miami Heat dancer Stephanie Hettchen and other celebrities, will walk in the runway shows.

Evolution of Curves 6/23/12

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Evolution of Curves
June 23, 2012 , 6pm
Solé On The Ocean
17315 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
www.eofcurves.com
miamicurvesforhaiti.eventbrite.com

One Chance Entertainment presents… Evolution of Curves
(We Still Remember Haiti)

As Seen on E!, Style, BET , and TV ONE Networks
Join us for the official Kick off in Miami
Hosted by Bad Girls Club Alum Mimi

Curves are not only back with a vengeance… they are back with a purpose!” said Sandy Jean Philippe, as she debut “Evolution of Curves” last year on E! Network TV. One Chance ENT and Haiti Cheri Heritage Foundation has done it again! The 3rd Annual Evolution of Curves Charity Fashion Show “We Still Remember Haiti” Tour is officially kicking off in Miami on Saturday June 23, 2012.

The tour focused on empowering and representing CURVY, full-figured women in a positive light and at the same time, raised funds to rebuild Haiti.

M.Barakie Fashion Show at Blue Martini Kendall 6/22/12

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M.Barakie Fashion Show at Blue Martini Kendall!
6/22/12, 8PM
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive 33186
More Info

FREE admission on Rick C’s list!

M.Barakie Fashion Show!

Social Fridays at Kendall Blue Martini!

Say that your Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry from 8PM untill 12AM!

Music by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)! Dress to Impress!

Text me at 305 300 0827 for B Days, Bachelorette Parties, & VIP Bottle Specials!

Fashion Show By Oh La La boutique at Blue Martini Kendall 6/15/12

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Fashion Show By Oh La La boutique at Blue Martini Kendall
6/15/12, 8PM
Blue Martini Kendall
8405 Mills Drive, 33186
More Info

FREE admission on Rick C’s list!
Social Fridays at Kendall Blue Martini!

Say that your Rick’s List at the Door for Free Entry from 8PM untill 12AM!

Music by DJ’s : Reflex & Miguel G. (Open Format)! Dress to Impress!

Text me at 305 300 0827 for B Days, Bachelorette Parties, & VIP Bottle Specials!

Fashion Rush Miami Beach 7/20-21/12

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Fashion Rush Miami Beach sponsored by the Miami Dolphins
Friday, July 20th 2012
10:00pm – Launch Dinner Event
10:00pm – 11:00p – Open Bar
11:00pm – Party begins
Kitchen 305 – Newport Beachside Hotel
16701 Collins Ave
Sunny Isles, FL 33160
Complimentary liquor provided by SX Liquors

Saturday, July 21st 2012
6:00pm – VIP Reception
7:00pm – Red carpet begins
9:00pm – Sponsored wine, liquor and food samplings available for guests
9:30pm – Fashion shows begin
The Perry Hotel Beach House
2377 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Complimentary drinks provided by SX Liquors, Premium Blend Liquor,
Holy Mackerel Beers, Yaya Wines, NUVO, and more

Saturday, July 21st 2012, 12:00am – After party begins
Bamboo Nightclub
550 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Complimentary liquor provided by SX Liquors

Buy Tickets Online Now!

The Fashion Rush event is a showcasing of the nation’s most renowned fashion designers and boutiques, encompassed with the talents of wine and spirits developers and culinary masters. Fashion Rush is devoted to opening up the doors of the fashion world through creative designer work that stimulates consumers’ senses. We provide our guests with the ultimate opportunity to expand and connect with the nation’s key fashion players in the industry. This year’s event will be held at The Perry Hotel Beach House, formerly The Gansevoort Hotel on the sandy beach of South Beach, Florida. A portion of proceeds will benefit A Child’s Hope Foundation, which benefits orphan children in countries such as South Korea, Haiti, China, and Peru.

Sponsors: Cover Girl, NBA 2K Sports, YELP, Miami.com, Miami Herald, Adidas, ZICO Coconut Water, PopChips, ShoeBuy.com, Premium Blend Liquor, NUVO, SX Liquors, Yaya Wines & More, Holy Mackerel Beers, Cakedy Candy Bar, Party Bomb Energy Drink, Food Should Taste Good, CrepeMaker, 93.9 MIA, Soul of Miami, SociallyBuzz, SoFlaNights.com, and many more.

RAW MIA Presents Solstice 6/13/12

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RAW MIA Presents Solstice
June 13, 2012, 8:00pm
The Stage
170 NE 38th St
Miami Fl 33137
More Info

Tickets are $10 via presale. $15 at the door.
21+. Dress code is cocktail attire, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity!

RAW MIA Artists host their second edition of their season full of events, SOLSTICE! A circus of creativity at The Stage from 8pm-12am! RAW Artists is a national organization in 50+ cities that creates a platform for hand-selected talent from all genres of art to showcase their work. Come out and support the underground trendsetters in areas such as fashion, music, performance, visual, film, hair, makeup and more!

RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives. RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features film screenings, musdical performances, fashion shows, art gallery, accessories, photography, performance art, DJ, hair and makeup artistry, etc.

Please visit the following links for more information:
RAW website: www.RAWartists.org

Blo Me, Nail Me and (Un)dress Me 6/13/12

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Blo Me, Nail Me & (Un)dress Me…
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 7:00pm until 10:00pm
Ricochet Bar/Lounge
3250 Buena Vista Blvd. #124
Miami, FL 33127
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ISA boutique along with Midtown’s Blo Bar & NailBar invite you to get blown, nailed & (un)dressed at Ricochet!

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine along with a trunk show by ISA boutique, a braid bar by Blo -Blow Dry Bar and quick manis by NailBar & Beauty Lounge from 7-10pm.

#networking
@ISA_boutique
@bloheartsyou
@NailBarMidtown
@ricochetmiami

Music Joining Apparel Presents F.A.M.E. Fashion Art Music Event at VIlla 221 7/21/12

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Music Joining Apparel Presents F.A.M.E. Fashion Art Music Event at VIlla 221
Saturday July 21, 2012, 3pm-9pm
Villa 221
221 Northeast 17th Street
Miami, FL 33132
www.FashionAve.net
www.MusicJoiningApparel.net

MJA is helping you to keep it HAUTE this Summer with an afternoon of shopping, runway and a musical explosion.

MJA & Villa 221 present F.A.M.E | Fashion Art Music Event showcasing talented artist in the worlds of Fashion, Art & Music. F.A.M.E will be displaying 50+ Vendors retailing exclusive products and others will provide giveaways while introducing you to there business. This day event from 3-9pm will be FREE for all guest 18+ and will feature Fashion & Art Shows with Live Performances. This six hour event will be filled with entertainment, networking, a pampering station, shopping plus a Raffle benefitting WeWantYouToHelp.org with items from featured vendors. Come out and Support Local Talent, Small Business and WeWantYouToHelp.org

Please note: There are a few Vendor Booth Space is available from $100 & Up, reserve your spot asap.

MJA Fashion Inc was established on August 13,2007 by Anais Camacho & Michellini Munoz in Miami Florida. MJA has experience in Fashion Show and Event Production, Styling, Video Treatments and Branding Campaigns. With Media Credentials in Magazines, TV and Music Videos.

Sugar Arts and Fashion Show 6/8/12

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Sugar Arts & Fashion Show
June 8, 2012 , 8:00- 2:00 p.m.
Fusse Studios
327 NE 59th Terrace
Miami, FL 3313
www.sugarartandfashionshow.com

Cost: Open to public, tix $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $75 VIP

The Los Angeles based Sugar Art and Fashion Show U.S. tour began in January 2012 making stops in Portland, Seattle, Austin, Atlanta and now Miami in an innovative effort to showcase the skills and talents of women artists, designers, photographers, models and musicians.

Friday’s Sugar experience will consist of fashion shows, art exhibits, music performances, pop-up shops, contests, and wild surprises. DJ Frenchkiss will be spinning on the turntables all night. There will also be a live musical performance featuring the dance pop sounds of Miami native, WeHo.

A portion of ticket sales go directly to The Nakate Project, a foundation that seeks to bring attention to women’s cultural and economical issues in Africa by providing a platform for their art in the world’s high fashion and design community.

For more info please visit www.sugarartandfashionshow.com or email perceptionrebels@gmail.com

Nikki Beach Miami and What Women Want present Tres Chic 6/9/12

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Nikki Beach Miami and What Women Want present Tres Chic
June 9th, 2012 from 7-10 PM
Nikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

To RSVP to the show or to make dinner reservations: www.nikkibeachmiami.com/whatwomenwant (tell them Soul Of Miami sent you).
All guests who RSVP will enjoy a complimentary welcome glass of champagne.
This event is complimentary; therefore seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations are strongly encouraged!

Nikki Beach Miami along with their Signature Fashion Series What Women Want Present “Tres Chic”, The first Annual Nikki Beach Lifestyle Fashion Event. Nikki Beach Resident, Dj Felipe Kaval, will show off his skills behind the turn table alongside Model and Singer Annette Demior setting the backdrop for this one of a kind fashion event. Guests are encouraged to indulge in the fabulous dinner menu as they sip on a complimentary welcome glass of champagne, given upon RSVP of course!

This WWW event is the first of its kind for Nikki Beach as they will feature designs from their very own lifestyle boutiques. The beach side show will feature this season’s latest trends and eye catching ensembles essential for summer globetrotting. Adorning these summer inspired looks are the versatile pieces from Jewelry line, Stella and Dot. Hair and Makeup will be provided by the acclaimed Safar Salon on South Beach. And what fashion event is complete without beauty and sweets? Bask in an array of different pastries provided by Le Macaron as Safar salon pampers you with complimentary 5 minute manicures using summers hottest colors! It doesn’t end there Fashionistas, shop the runway looks at the boutique immediately following the show and register for the opportunity to win some goodies from the Nikki Beach Lifestyle store and Stella and Dot!

The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion 6/9/12

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The District Factory, Phuc Yea! Food, And Fashion
6/9/2012, 7-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Ave Miami FL 33137
districtfactory.com

Offering “A Glimpse Behind the Assembly Line”, The District Factory is an evening shopping event & mash-up that shines a spotlight on the emerging designers who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Welcomed by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, shoppers will experience artwork, a comeback cameo by Miami’s first Vietnamese “pop-up” restaurant Phuc Yea!, and hundreds of items available for sale that include art, jewelry, apparel, reconstructed vintage, and so much more.

Cancer Survivors on the Runway Celebrating Life 11/10/12

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Cancer Survivors on the Runway Celebrating Life
11/10/12, 5pm
Coral Springs Performing Arts Center
2855 Coral Springs Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
www.wornbyacelebrity.com

Wornbyacelebrity’s & Tia Frost, Ms. Florida Plus Elite 2011 participants will include (Survivors of all ages) for “Survivors on the Runway! Cancer Survivors Celebrating Life Runway Style!” will bring two worlds together (non-disabled and disabled) so that everyone can witness this history making televised event and the participants treated like celebrities for a day ie. Hair, makeup, massage, etc. Some models will be provided by the Center of Independent Living of Broward.

Yes, in addition to the beauty and runway show, there will be “Ultimate Survivor” recognitions to be presented by our celebrity guests based on each individual’s testimony as to how they survived their medical crisis, community service to educate and bring awareness about support groups for their respective medical issues, and overall attitude. It’s more than just recognition, it’s a lifestyle challenge.

Your participation will be recognized throughout the entire event in front of an estimated 1,000+ attendees, and to millions via TV, radio, social media, etc.

ANNOUNCEMENT: CANCER SURVIVOR MODEL CALL! Survivors on the Runway – Cancer Survivors Celebrating Life Runway Style presented by Wornbyacelebrity and Tia Frost, Ms. Florida Plus America Elite 2011 Presents! Any person who has survived cancer are invited to participate in the 2012 Epic Fashion and “Ultimate Survivor” runway show on November 10th, 2012 at the Coral Springs Performing Arts Center. All models must submit a personal bio (80-150 words), to include; age, medical crisis, how you brought awareness to the community about your condition, hobbies, job (if applicable) and most importantly, dreams and aspirations. Participants are expected to attend at all three rehearsals. All entries over age 8 to 60+ will be considered (No experience necessary). Models must be able to follow simple directions. Don’t forget to send a recent photo with model name, and phone number via email to wornbyacelebrity@aol.com or msflplus2011@yahoo.com.
Deadline for all submissions July 6, 2012

You will be notified of your acceptance by July 31, 2012

For more information on event, visit www.wornbyacelebrity.com

Priscilla Jade Lingerie Celebrates 5 Years 6/2/12

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Priscilla Jade Lingerie Celebrates 5 Years
Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Baoli
1906 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
RSVP Online

Priscilla Jade Lingerie “Birthday Suit” is the newest addition to the brand. The “Birthday Suit” is a sheer nude lingerie set including a bralette, bikini style panty & thong detailed with nude lace & mini bows. The sexy sheer nude fabric looks as if you’re in a state of total nakedness, as at birth to commemorate the 5th Year Anniversary.

Enjoy cupcakes and sweets by Sugar Fancies.

Ladies recieve complimentary champagne before 10pm. Shop Priscilla Jade Lingerie and receive a free gift from Eucalan, no rinse delicate wash for your intimates.

Priscilla Jade Lingerie is proud to collect donations for His House Children’s Home. His House Children’s Home helps abused & abandoned children. It is common for children to arrive with only the clothes on their back with no personal belongings. Donation items requested are new, package children’s underwear ages 5 to 16.

Touch Boutique Fashion Fete and Style Challenge 6/7/12

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Touch Boutique Fashion Fete & Style Challenge
Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm- 10pm
Touch Boutique
7231 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33138
Facebook Page
RSVP: rsvp@itmarketingconcepts.com

Touch Boutique’s Fashion Fête & Style Challenge

Toast Biscayne Boulevard’s Newest Shopping Destination
Miami’s Top Fashion Bloggers to Judge Fashion Style Challenge at Chic Boutique

Touch Boutique, the newest addition to Miami’s Upper East Side, which carries a fashion savvy selection of affordable, up-to-the-moment clothes, jewelry, handbags for every style persona will host a Fashion Fête on Thursday, June 7th, 2012 from 7pm – 1pm to celebrate their grand opening.

Hosted by a stylish selection of Miami’s most bookmarked bloggers – Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, Lori Riviere of Shortcuts To Fabulous, Ria Michelle of RiaMichelle.com and Juliana Cardona of A Fashion Soiree – guests will not only have the opportunity to add a touch of style to their wardrobes by receiving a choice of a bangle or pair of earrings with purchase of $25 or more, but also can partake in the Touch Boutique Style Challenge.

Ladies will put down their lite bites provided by Moonchine, Stoli cocktails and sweet treats from 3 Men & a Lil’ Lady and pick up their smart phones in order to capture an image of the outfit they’ve put together from Touch Boutique’s inventory and tweet it to @Touch_Boutique. The evening’s hosts Ginger, Lori, Ria and Juliana will hold court over the tweeted images and award the winner with the most stylish ensemble a $100 gift card to Touch.

To complete the fashionable fun, guests will be treated to a complimentary bun bar and hairstyle consultations from Mirror Mirror, a newly launched salon adjacent to Touch Boutique. Also on hand, Dolled Up will provide polish changes to ensure nails are perfectly painted.

Breaking all the rules in order to provide the latest clothing, jewelry, handbags and more for the fashionably hip, Touch Boutique provides inspirational looks, and up-to-the-minute trends for every style persona. Owned and curated by fashion stylist, Cyndi V., Touch Boutique is open seven days as week as style never sleeps. Touch Boutique is located at 7231 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33138 and is open Monday – Saturday from 11am – 7pm and on Sundays from 11am – 2pm. For more information call (786) 235-8633 or visit Touch Boutique on Facebook or follow Touch Boutique on Twitter @touch_boutique.com

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week

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(Miami, Florida) –Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (MMIFW) gave residents a refreshing change of fashion scene with Air-Bistro-Studio-Gallery, LMNT (elementi), in Midtown Miami.  The 7,000+ sq.ft. space was home to the three-day event which showcased a fashion-forward lineup of daywear, eveningwear and swimwear designs from around the world including the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia, England, Mexico and more. 

With a background in TV production, as well as the modeling industry, Maxine Viktor, envisioned a great opportunity to offer Miami a transformation from the typical – and somewhat cliché, Miami Beach – for an annual fashion show location.  Viktor partnered up with Philip Stienstra, a professional in the nightlife and entertainment industry, to collaborate in creating an event that would change the concept of “Miami-Fashion-Beach” and bring a more truly culturally diverse background to Miami’s fashion venues.

A successful MMIFW sealed each event with after parties and events in Gavanna Miami, Cafeina Miami, and Kyma Lounge. â– 

Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/25/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Friday, May 25, 2012.  Such wonderful evening wear on the runway tonight from the following desiners:   Charlyn Castro-Rojas, Chrissiefizz, Laila Wazna, Fabric Twinz and Biljana Karan.

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Photographs of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on 5/24/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week at LMNT on Thursday, May 24, 2012.  What a great list of designers on the runway tonight: Candy Woolley Accessories, Yera Brand by Kinsey London, Abeyo Marqz, Claudine Stark and Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel.

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Macy’s Miami International and Cubavera Host Men’s Fashion Show and Musical Performance by AXIS Band 6/2/12

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Macy’s Miami International and Cubavera Host Men’s Fashion Show and Musical Performance by AXIS Band
Saturday, June 2, 2012, 3 PM
Macy’s Miami International Mall
1245 NW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172

Celebrate Father’s Day with Macy’s and Cubavera! Join us for a fashion show featuring models showcasing the latest summer styles for Dad! After the show, stay and enjoy a touch of Brasilian flare as you listen to some of the sounds of AXIS Band and refreshments! Plus, with any $75 or more Cubavera purchase, receive a complimentary gift – our Father’s Day gift to you!

Sip and Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique 5/22/12

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Sip and Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique
May 22nd 2012, 7pm-10pm
Etiquette Boutique
1827 Cordova Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Sip & Style Soiree at Etiquette Boutique

Etiquette Boutique in Fort Lauderdale is debuting it’s newest fashion event! Join us next Tuesday (May 22nd) for this exclusive styling event – hosted by Kristin Clark of LivingInColorPrint.com and Erika Thomas of BlahBlahBlonde.com.

Guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and sweets as they shop, while guest bloggers Kristin and Erika will be available for styling tips & tricks. A Mary Kay consultant will also be providing make-up applications.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Kristin@LivingInColorPrint.com

Style Rack 5/12/12

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Style Rack
May 12, 2012, 10-12pm
Chalk
1234 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.chalkmiami.com

Chalk Ping Pong & Billiards Lounge Presents:

Style Rack
A celebration of the fashion industry benefiting the South Florida Cancer Association.

Look out for gorgeous models styled by Indie Fashion Queen Valerie Durado

Trunk Show Featuring
Mandalynn
Rdo
Fake Frivolity
Shop Bar
with styling by Heather Hannon

Fashion Blogs in Attendance
Fashify.Com
The Goodwill Project
Miamisocialholic.Com

Hosted By:
Kat Turner
Emma Lucia Jauregui
Valerie Durado
Mariana Loumiet
Ninoska Osorio
Cristina Menendez
Heather Hannon

Bites By:
Patty Cakes Specialty Cupcakes
Part of the proceeds go to the
South Florida Cancer Association

Think Pink Cocktails from 10-11pm
RSVP@ Mariana@chalkmiami.com

For Table Reservations E-mail Info@chalkmiami.com

Salon Allure Miami Swim Week Luxury Sample Sale 7/20-24/12

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Salon Allure Hosts Miami Swim Week’s First-Ever Luxury Sample Sale Opening Night Party and Fashion Show
Friday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 24
W South Beach Hotel & Residences
2201 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
‘Like’ Salon Allure on Facebook
www.salonallure-online.com.
www.wsouthbeach.com.

Friday July 20
8:00pm-11:00pm Salon Allure Opening Party

Saturday, July 21
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
1:00pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
5:00pm-7:00pm Style Works Launch Party, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Sunday July 22
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Designer Sample Sale, Perry south ballroom
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Monday, July 23
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors
4:30pm-6:00pm Salon Allure Happy Hour, W South Beach, Cool Corner, Suite 428

Tuesday, July 24
9:00am-6:00pm Salon Allure Show, W South Beach 4th & 5th floors

Media Lounge
Saturday, July 21- Tuesday, July 24, 9:00am – 4:30pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
A luxe ocean view outpost for press to log stories and relax with complimentary WIFI, refreshments, and goodie bags

Happy Hours
Saturday, July 21- Monday, July 23, 4:30-6pm, 5th Floor Media Lounge
Daily industry-focused Happy Hours offering sumptuous cocktails and networking opportunities

Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Named as Charity of Choice for the Event

Salon Allure, a four-day boutique lifestyle show featuring the most exclusive brands in swim and resort wear from around the world, announced today that it will host Miami Swim Week’s first-ever luxury sample sale. Returning to W South Beach Hotel & Residences for its third year, Salon Allure will be held from July 21-24 with the Designer Sample Sale taking place for two days only on July 21 and 22 in the hotel’s Great Room. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the show’s charity of choice: Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Salon Allure offers a comprehensive look at the flourishing swimwear industry, one of the fastest growing segments of the apparel market, while providing attendees and participants the opportunity to experience the resort lifestyle in each component of the show. The show’s unique Designer Sample Sale will give the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Miami Swim Week, which has previously only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to swim and resort wear items from top global designers at discounts of 50-60% off their regular retail price. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.

Chaired by Norma Jean Abraham, Celebrity Co-chairs Tracy Wilson Mourning and Lisa Pliner, and style blogger Ginger Harris of Electric Blogarella, the DESIGNER SAMPLE SALE offers the consumer public a rare opportunity to participate in Swim Week, which has typically only been open to members of the industry such as buyers and press. Attendees will have access to the same luxury swim and resort wear worn by Hollywood A-listers, from Fergie to Rihanna, all at discounts of up to 50 percent off. Guests will also enjoy complimentary cocktails, DJ performances, and the chance to support Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation with each purchase.

Several of the brands participating in this first annual sale include Loomstate 321, Koza, Charlie by Matthew Zink, Wanderlust Swimwear, Kikidoll, MIKOH SWIMWEAR and Beauty and the Beach, among many others.

“We are thrilled to bring this dynamic consumer component to Miami Swim Week with our First Annual Designer Sample Sale by Salon Allure,” says Rick Fatzinger, co-founder of Salon Allure. “We are equally excited to have Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation as the beneficiary of this event and we invite the community to come and support this very worthy cause.”

“We are incredibly grateful to Salon Allure for selecting Miami Children’s Hospital as its Charity of Choice and demonstrating that children’s healthcare is a cause that deserves resources and attention from our business and community leaders,” said Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, President & CEO, Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation. “This event will greatly benefit the children and families that rely on Miami Children’s Hospital for superior pediatric healthcare.”

Salon Allure’s tradeshow component takes place daily from 9am to 6pm and will feature more than 40 industry-leading brands in private ocean view showrooms on two floors of the hotel. Some of this year’s notable brands include La Perla, Miguelina, Mara Hoffman, Marysia, Bcbgmaxazria, Anna & Boy, Acacia Swimwear, Lisa Curran, Martha Rey, and Mikoh Swimwear, among many others.

In addition to the Sample Sale, another new program at Salon Allure’s 2012 show is “Style Works”, a resort style accessories exhibit featuring handbags, sunglasses, shoes, and jewelry. Housed in a large oceanfront suite on the showroom floor, Style Works offers an ideal environment for buyers, media and local socialites to shop and mingle. A private cocktail reception, which will also benefit Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation, will be held on July 21 and will feature an original collection of auction items created by Salon Allure designers.

Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a world-wide leader in pediatric medicine, and we need your continued support to meet the evolving medical needs of our children. A financially sound and award-winning non-profit organization, MCH Foundation’s sole mission is to create awareness and generate funds for MCH, your exclusive Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. We are here to help you help Miami Children’s. Together, we can match your interests to the areas of greatest need to help you make a difference in a child’s life.

MCH Foundation supports the Hospital by providing the opportunity for members of the local and global community to invest in our children’s future. Your contributions help provide children with the doctors, facilities and innovations that give them the best chance to heal.

To learn more about MCH Foundation and offer support, visit mchf.org, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305.666.2889 (toll free: 1.800.987.8701).

The District Factory A Glimpse Behind The Assembly Line 5/12/12

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The District Factory A Glimpse Behind The Assembly Line
Saturday, May 12, 2012, 7PM-10PM
The District Factory
3900 NE 1st Avenue
Miami, FL 33137
www.districtfactory.com
*Free To The Public

Each month, The District Factory shines a spotlight on the emerging designers and artists who are single-handedly manufacturing the hottest trends. Showcasing what’s in stock, items available for sale include art, jewelry, apparel, vintage, and more.

You’re invited to check out Scratch DJ Academy Miami Graduates, DJ Zel & Scotty K, spinning at The District Factory, on May 12th from 7-10pm, where designers & artists “Pop Shop” in Miami’s Design District. Guests will sip on specialty cocktails as they enjoy an evening of shopping, art and music. Featuring 40 emerging designers & artists displaying vintage and hand crafted jewelry and apparel, a rotating art installation, film features and live DJ sounds from Scratch DJ Academy Graduates.

To add, The District Factory also features monthly rotating art installations, specialty cocktails, sounds by the pros at Scratch DJ Academy, an indie “Factory Flick” courtesy of O Cinema, and so much more.

Partners of this eagerly anticipated shopping event and mash-up also include Miami Design District, Miami Magazine, and Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables who will showcase a beautiful selection of vehicles available to Factory fans. Receiving a portion of the evening’s proceeds is Dress for Success Miami. To shop The District Factory or for exhibition opportunities, learn more by visiting www.districtfactory.com.

Haute Cookture and Gordy To Host Fashion Show at Whole Foods Market South Beach 5/4/12

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Haute Cookture and Gordy To Host Fashion Show at Whole Foods Market South Beach
Friday, May 4, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Whole Foods Market South Beach
1020 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

To celebrate its grand reopening, Whole Foods Market South Beach is collaborating with Haute Cookture food blog to host a stylish fashion show, merging food and fashion, on Friday, May 4, 2012. Blog founder and creative director, LaTonya Davis, along with fashion designer Gordy, will transform the aisles of the newly renovated South Beach store into a runway. The design team duo will use various food items as well as reusable shopping bags to curate a glamorous and mouthwatering collection. DJ Golden Del will spin tracks throughout the evening. Dress forms and mannequins have been donated by Neiman Marcus. This event is free and open to the public.

Haute Cookture is a food blog designed by long time Miami Beach resident and fashioneatsta, LaTonya Davis. She tailors food inspiration served with fresh lifestyle on an iphone camera. For more information please call (305) 588-7304 or visit http://www.hautecookture.com

GORDY specializes in custom made garments. Couture, Evening, Prom, Pageant, Home Coming Queen, Quinceanera and Bridal Gowns, Cocktail Dresses and all other women’s formal wear attire including Swimwear, Costumes, Menswear and and Children’s Wear. For more information please call (863) 265-0189 or visit http://www.gordybaby.com

Go Green Fashionista 2012 7/15/12

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Go Green Fashionista 2012
Friday, July 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM
The Epic Hotel (inside Kyma Lounge)
270 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Register Online

“Go Green Fashionista” 2012, an annual event which honors eco-friendly fashion designers, stylists and vendors from around the nation. The mission is to inform and inspire our guests of the new wave of style while equipping them with the tools to make a positive effect in their personal communities. Going into the fourth year of this annual event; the focus is holistic and cost effective habits and being the change we want to see in the world in relations to the Earth. With the help of these new era designers, stylist’s will assist and showcase along with designer’s on our mission to have others to be inspired and to provide another utilizing fashion idea holistically, while lessening their expenses; produced by Chicago celebrity stylist, Redgi Woods of ImagineFashions Productions.

“Go Green Fashionista” will be an evening of high fashion at its smartest. Guests attending will be able to visit different vendor booths presenting their “green” products such as natural soaps, beauty products, organic household products and more. Complimentary organic food, vegetarian appetizers, natural juices, fruits, and more will be available to the guests.

This year, we are urging everyone to replant the planet by donating ORGANIC seeds that will grow food and trees to places in Africa such us villages in Shashamene, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Tanzania to start. With the help of Seeding Actions, a foundation focused on improving experiences by connecting people to nature and organic gardening, we will also have the opportunity to include planting seeds in fertile places in Haiti.

Where to find ORGANIC Seeds?
www.abundantlifeseeds.com
www.seedsofchange.com
www.nuts.com
www.groworganic.com
www.higmowingseeds.com
www.organicseedpeople.com

Fab C. Productions along with The Epic Hotel are humbled to present “Go Green Fashionista” 2012 on July 15, 2012 inside the luxurious and breath taking view of the city and waterfront at The Epic Hotel inside Kyma Lounge.

Photographs of Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus on 4/25/12

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Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus on Thursday, April 25, 2012. The evening was hosted by Maria Arguello with a great panel of Miami’s bloggers and editors from Daily Candy, Miami.com and Refinery29.  Then we enjoyed a wonderful fashion show with Alice+Olivia, Winter Kate, Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs.

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week 5/24-26/12

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Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week
5/24/12-5/26/12, starts at 7pm
LMNT
55 NW 36th st,
Miami, FL. 33127
www.l-m-n-t.com
www.mmifw.com
Tickets can be purchased online

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week encompasses the rich cultural diversity that has shaped the city of Miami. By every definition of the word, Miami is a metropolis and a cultural melting pot. With many of the city’s inhabitants and visitors hailing from across the globe, the city sidewalks have morphed into catwalks. The founders of MMIFW wanted to present a centralized opportunity for known designers to expand their market, as well as give up-and-coming designers an opportunity to launch their brand.

May 2012 launches the first annual debut of Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week. Featuring U.S. and international designers, the event kicks off with Day Wear, followed by Evening Wear, and finishing up with swimwear. The Spring 2012 edition of Miami Metropolitan Fashion Week will take place in the trendy LMNT Art Space.

Thursday May 24th, 2012: Day Wear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Candy Woolley Accessories
08:45pm Yera Brand by Kinsey London
09:30pm Abeyo Marqz
10:15pm Claudine Stark
11:00pm Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel

Friday May 25th, 2012: Evening Wear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Charlyn Castro-Rojas
08:45pm Chrissiefizz
09:30pm Laila Wazna
10:15pm Yasser Faraco
11:00pm Biljana Karan

Saturday May 26th, 2012: Swimwear
Doors open at 7pm. Live entertainment, Food, and Drinks.*
08:00pm Maya Swimwear
08:45pm Kariza Swimwear
09:30pm SweetCheeks by Stephanie Belknap
10:15pm Liliana Montoya
11:00pm

*Food and Drink available for purchase.

No Excuses Unveiled 5/9/12

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No Excuses Unveiled
May 9th 2012, 6pm
FontaineBleau
4441 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Miami, FL 33140
www.fashiondesignersexpo.com

Wednesday May 9th. Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Opening Night of Fashion Designers Expo presents “No Excuses Unveiled” the Official Launch of Outside the Huddle Foundation Inc. #Fashion #Philanthropy Get your tickets online!

Founded by Kennard Cox of the NFL Seattle Seahawks Outside the Huddle Foundation (www.outsidethehuddle.org) based here in Miami, fl. is a wonderful organization that focuses on empowering youth through the promotion of academics, athletics, and mentorship. Their mission is to inspire young people to become champions of their own successes through lessons learned inside and outside of “the huddle”, and young leaders in society.

Fashion Designers Expo is an exciting Internationally Cultured Fashion Production Company designed to show the world new fashion superstars, showcasing the best new talent from all over the world. FDE offers the excitement and exposure that rising fashion talents need to bring their dreams to reality. From extravagant runway shows to lavish parties, FDE is committed to showcasing REAL fashion by keeping its runway freshly filled with Models and Designers representing ALL cultures from around the world.

Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone 4/28/12

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Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone
Saturday April 28, 9:30pm
Bamboo Miami Beach
550 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Edward J Oberle Lopez presents Beauty Bash Unity Now Is a Tomorrow for Everyone, an evening of beauty, music, entertainment and fashion event benefiting Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

General Admmission 300 tickets avalable at the door for just $30 VIP with Swag Bag $75. And Ultra VIP Swag bag and seating $250. 100 % is tax deductable of door and Silent Auction goes to the charity Cash or Check at the door credit cards in advance by calling Lynda Levitsky the AFA Fundraising Committee 561.703.1738

9:30 PM Celebrity Meet / Greet and pictures with wine and silent auction with a special art perforance by Anastasia The Great.
10 PM the party gets started with DJ Mykris followed by Tiffany Miranda from American Idol and X Factor followed by Ariel Rose, Latin Tenor Waren Tesh and much more and to complete our fundraiser will be a Fashion Week Runway Show Gabbita by Juilian Rojas .
Complimentary cocktails till 11 PM provided by SX Liquors .

Media / Celebrity contact Rosie Quiones at rosieq@infokusmktg.com

Private Event 9:30 to Midnight just $30 for entrance and it goes to chairty after midnight normal Bamboo Door Charge Policies apply. Once you are in you are in, no one will be asked to leave after our event so you can dance the night away in Miami’s Newest Multi-Million Dollar World Class Night Club .

Celebrity Master of Ceremonies Kaz Amor owner of Warren Tricommi Los Angles and Vice Mayor of Miami Beach Michael Gongora

Sponsors Flamingo Beauty Supply, Utopia Home Care, Emmediciotto

Miami Beach Beauty Show Presented my Flamingo Beauty May 19 ,20 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center Hall D. We are bringing Sexy and Beauty Back to Miami Beach a 100 % Education Trade show for the Beauty Professional .

POSTPONED Love Peace Unite Coming Together For A Movement of World Peace 5/17/12

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL JULY

Love Peace Unite Coming Together For A Movement of World Peace
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM
The Epic Hotel (inside Kyma Lounge)
270 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33131
Admission: $10
RSVP Online

Thursday, May 17, 2012 will be a night unifying culture and diversity by bringing the essence of different nations and cultures to you to celebrate the movement of Love, Peace and Unity. Guests will experience unique sounds of live music, dance culture performance influences, various art exhibitors from around the world, and explore some of the exotic recipes and cuisines from across the globe; complementary all night. This will be an evening of embracing world peace and love by coming together and experiencing the beauty of the diverse ethnicity’s of the planet. This vibrant event will be held at the beautiful and prestige Epic Hotel inside Kyma Lounge offering a spectacular view and access from the river waterfront of Downtown Miami.

We are creating this global awareness for peace, and restoring and healing the planet beginning from the root. A movement which brings our world into alignment for Harmony restoring dignity for Humanity and all we share this gorgeous planet with.

All attendees will be given various Organic seeds to take home and take on the initiative to plant these seeds wherever they can, nurture it and watch it grow. This is to harvest and crystallize a much larger concept of planet healing which is determined by YOU and your efforts. It starts from planting a seed in your heart for the love of this planet, peace to the world and uniting the power of people.

Join the movement! Don’t miss this night filled with amazing vibrations, colorful food and ambiance.

C. Michelle’s Beauty n’ Fashion Meet and Greet 4/19/12

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C. Michelle’s Beauty n’ Fashion Meet and Greet
April 19, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Soyka Restaurant
5556 NE 4th Court
Miami, FL 33137

Tickets: VIP Admission: $10
General Admission: Free
*Must RSVP to attend
To RSVP and VIP entry at cmichellesllc.eventbrite.com

Beauty n’ Fashion Blogger/Youtube guru, C. Michelle Styles is coming to South Florida! www.cmichellestyles.com

Come join her as she host the first C. Michelle Styles meet and greet.
But that is not it. You are in for a treat!

This event will be co-hosted by 3 South Florida FASHION bloggers.
Jillian of www.NuSophisticate.com
Ashley of www.ASassyWoman.com
Shea of www.CurvesandConfidence.com

Cocktail Reception from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
C. Michelles goody bag
Enjoy complimentary hors d’ oeuvres!

Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus 4/25/12

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Fashion Bloggers Night Out at Neiman Marcus
April 25, 2012, 6:30 PM
Neiman Marcus
inside The Village of Merrick Park
358 San Lorenzo Avenue #3000
Coral Gables, FL 33146
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Enjoy an evening from the front row. Miami’s Media Maven Maria Arguello hosts a panel of Miami’s top style bloggers and editors from Daily Candy, Miami.com, Refinery29 and more. Followed with a fashion show featuring Alice+Olivia, Winter Kate, Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs and more. Come ready for sips, sweets and the best street style photo booth by Flash Candy. RSVP to anniecvazquez@yahoo.com before April 23.

Photographs by Anthony Jordon of PhilanthroFest on 4/14/12

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Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon of Philanthrofest  on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Philanthrofest is produced by Life is Art and Miami Crawls is a community festival in Midtown Miami celebrating the South Florida Philanthropic and cultural community. We enjoy music, art, fashion, food and entertainment while learning about various non-profits and community resources that are available to our residents.

Photographs taken by Anthony Jordon to see more of his work go to his flickr page or his facebook page.