Social Night at Saks Fifth Ave {Join Me}

27 September, 2012



Join me along with other local bloggers as we celebrate the newly renovated Contemporary Department at Saks Fifth Avenue in Dadeland Mall today Thursday September 27, 2012 from 6PM-8PM. There will be yummy bites and drinks to make you happy and tons of demos from Tom Ford and more. Don't miss out, come and hang out with me...I will enjoy the company.

Saks Contemporary Dept x A Chance for Free Denim

26 September, 2012

Outfit 1| Dress: Alice + Olivia
(a black edgy dress is a must every fall) 
 
last night I had a wonderful date with the newly renovated Contemporary Department at Saks Fifth Avenue oh la la, where I got to play dress up and pick out from all the pretty clothes a few looks that I felt would rock this Fall. Along with that I was asked to take part in a fierce friendly CONTEST, you see the more comments I get the higher the chances that I win a pair of denim for myself and one to GIVEAWAY to you my lovely readers. The blogger with the most comments will win, so please be kind and leave me a comment below telling me which outfit you like best, if you like neither just give me a warm hello (insert smile and a plea here).
 
Now on to more details about your date for Thursday night September 27, come and spend the night with me and fellow bloggers who will be there to share with you this wonderful space filled with all the things you need. If you come you will be pampered with yummy bites and tasty drinks, plus interactive demos such as Tom Ford Beauty, Joe Malone Fragrance Bar, Cellcosmet facials and more. Does it get better than that? yes, yes it does, because if you leave me a comment you can be the winner of a pair of denim courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue.  

 
Outfit 2| Top & Pants: BCBGmaxazria
(floral can be carried on to fall if paired with more neutral and dark colors, like these pants)
  
  Now you can proceed with your comments, I want to hear from you.
Xo

Needs and Wants: Jewelry

25 September, 2012

 
  
don't we all feel like we need and want everything? I know I do. I always feel like I need to have what ever it is I am obsessing over at the moment (which is quite a lot of stuff) but those pesky green bills get in the way of getting everything. Maybe sometimes it's a good thing you can't get everything because well life would just be plain boring. I need the thrill of the hunt and the aching pain of not being able to hold something in my hands. Here are a few of the things I want to hold, kiss and love...yes I feel that sorta passion.
  

2. Forever 21 Bejeweled Oval Pin, $6.80
3. Topshop Sequin Trap Mesh Bracelet, $25
4. Asos Bee Collar Brooches, $13.80

Serendipity 3 {unexpected} goodness

21 September, 2012

a cocktail to start

for those of you girls (and those guys that were forced to see it...or where they?) who saw the movie Serendipity back in 2001 you know that ever since you have been wanting to go or have gone to Serendipity 3 mainly to try the star of the restaurant the "Frozzzen Hot Chocolate." I was invited to go for a complimentary dinner, I was delighted and couldn't let the opportunity pass as I had been dying to go since it's opening in 2011 here in Miami. Come last Wednesday and bam I finally made it there, I had such a great time and the service was wonderful.

adorable
lettace wraps for starters
a burger for the beau
the crab cake dinner for me
and what I was waiting for
oh la la at last the Frozzzen Hot Chocolate
yea I was happy
they brought this one out for us to try
adorable interior
who does this? only me
Hello Kitty has good company
whimsical globes

the lowdown:

  • Serendipity 3 is located on Lincoln Road with a parking garage around the corner for easy access.
  • the restaurant got attention when it was featured in a few movies, one being the movie Serendipity (2001) where the "Frozzzen Hot Chocolate" became the sought after dessert.
  • History tid bit: the restaurant started out in a basement in Manhattan's upper east side in the 1950s and quickly became a popular spot for whimsical bites and unique desserts.
  • The beau had the traditional hamburger with sweet potato fries, as you can see the burger was a good size, the burger was good nothing fancy, just how a traditional burger should taste like. The sweet potato fries were crispy and delicious a great alternative to the regular fries.
  • I had the crab cake dinner plate, if you are a crab cake eater than you should have them as they are pretty meaty and full of flavor and the salad compliments the crab very well with a sweet and tangy taste.
  • But really what you should save your stomach for is the desserts, which are outrageous and out of this world.
  • I had been looking forward to the Frozzzen Hot Chocolate for years, 11 years to be exact and when I sipped it for the first time I felt I was floating through the clouds. I could live off of these delights and I think it would be a healthy choice no?
  • They brought out the Forbidden Broadway sundae for us to try even though we didn't order it and we both looked at each other like "how will we finish all of this chocolate goodness?" but we had to be polite and eat it, very polite! {sarcasm}. Who are we kidding, we were kids in a candy store. The sundae was so good, I wish I would have had more room to eat it all.
  • Overall, if you are looking for a place to have dessert well this is the place to be. The selection of food is pretty extensive, I suggest you just get appetizers or a small plate to save room for the stars of the show. I will definitely visit again as the service was great and the atmosphere was very whimsical.

Drop my peplum

19 September, 2012



Vest & Shoes: Zara| Dress: RACHEL Rachel Roy (via Macy's)| Sunnies: Gap| Necklace: Forever 21

this dress is one of my favorite finds, I purchased it a few months ago knowing that it was going to be a perfect transitional dress from summer to fall and a good dress to layer up "if" Miami ever gets a cold front. The color combination is what's in as Military/hunter green are hitting up a storm this season, as well as the dropped peplum. For this piece just throw in a vest (like I did) or an asymmetrical cut leather jacket and you're in like Flynn (say yes to my corny lines, or pretend you like them). The dress makes me fill a bit whimsical but still gives me that edge I always seek in a piece of garment.

And there you have it folks a small but useful piece of information on what to wear when Miami awaits never the low temperatures. So you see you can still wear fall trends in Miami, you just have to get creative.

|Photos by| Sasha De Almagro

  

Nicole Richie for Impulse Macy's Blogger Preview Party

14 September, 2012

 
on Tuesday a few local bloggers and I attended the Nicole Richie for Impulse Preview Party hosted by Macy's in Aventura Mall. We got to take a look at the pieces before they hit the stores the next day. I was looking forward to it as I had a pretty good feeling her pieces were going to be superb. If you have been following Nicole's trajectory in the fashion industry than you know she has a pretty successful line of accessories called House of Harlow, so it is no surprise that she decided to collaborate with Macy's to create a line for Impulse that would be reasonably priced. Her line has pieces that speak to me very much and those are the masculine with feminine touches that I so crave and love, she also has that signature style of hers - boho-chic incorporated in a few of the pieces. One of my favorite pieces was a Faux leather and lace top that I am wearing in the group photo. I suggest you go to Macy's right away (if you haven't already) to check out her line as you won't be disappointed.
 
A special thanks to the Macy's team in Aventura Mall for having us and hosting the preview party for just for us, it was so much fun.
 
|Photos Courtesy of| Derek Gil

Gold is for {winners}

12 September, 2012

Top & Shoes: Zara | Sunnies: Asos (find here) | Necklaces: Forever 21 | Jeans: Sinclair
 
in love with my gold Sinclair jeans, they are so edgy. I love to wear jeans so when I find a pair that have interesting details or color I am all over them. Not only can they be dressed down but they can definitely be dressed up. I got tons of compliments the day I wore them, they are showstoppers. I would like to wear them everyday if I could but I am pretty sure I would get dirty looks if I did. Did I mention how excited I am for fall? it is my favorite time of year with the exception of May (my birthday) not only because of fall style and colors but because my favorite holiday is Christmas. Can't wait to show you more fall styles.
 
What is your favorite style of jeans?
 
On a side note: Last night I went to Aventura Mall for an exclusive preview for Nicole Richie's new line at Macy's Impulse section and I was impressed with the selection of items she is carrying. Definitely worth the drive to check out, the line is being released today.
 
|Photos by| Sasha De Almagro

 
 

Macy's Fashion's Night Out recap

09 September, 2012

Macy's all dolled up for FNO
 
i had the opportunity to co-host the Impulse shopping party along with Erika Tapia Schrieber and celebrity guest Luciana Scarabello who was one of the designers from Fashion Star. The event took place on the second floor of the Macy's - Aventura Mall, on the first and third floors where the Mystyle shopping party and Flavors of Miami Spice where other local bloggers co-hosted the events as well. Erika and I got to style four fall looks each from the Impulse section of the store and had to share with the audience why we thought those looks were great for fall. Unfortunately I wasn't able to capture any of the four looks because we didn't really have the chance to. Some of my looks included designers such as RACHEL Rachel Roy (which is one of my favorites), Bar III, and Vince Camuto. I also got to pick out an outfit that I would be wearing that night to represent the brands that fall under the Impulse section.
 
We had a great time and although I was a bit nervous once our event took place, it was a good experience and will be excited for the next time. For those who made it out thank you and hope to see you at next year's FNO.

the fashion show pre-events 

showing off the popular FNO shirts 

 Luciana Scarabello and Julissa Bermudez
 
one of the fall looks - very edgy rocker-chic 

the RACHEL Rachel Roy shoes I wore for the night 

Real Housewives of New York - Countess LuAnn de Lesseps and supermodel Niki Taylor 

 Erika and I (what I wore: BCBGmaxazria blouse// RACHEL Rachel Roy leggings - find here, ring & shoes - find here// Vince Camuto necklace & bracelets)
 
prepping our models (who where so sweet by the way) before the party started 

I headed over to the Flavors of Miami Spice on the third floor after my event

lastly with the lovely Diana - thank you for coming out :)