Procter & Gamble open a Pop-up Store on Lincoln Road called "Have You Tried This Yet?"

Listen up Miami! Procter & Gamble (P&G) is inviting all of their South Florida consumers to swing by their pop-up store called Have You Tried This Yet? Bring your friends and check out the latest innovations from trusted brands like CoverGirl®, Pantene®, Oral-B®, Gillette®, Tide®, Downy, Swiffer®, and Charmin® through complimentary beauty consultations and demonstrations. Procter & Gamble's visit to Miami Beach is designed to showcase high-performing products while teaching consumers how to obtain the best results from their newest products. This pop-up store is currently open to the public till Sunday, February 27th (843 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach). I actually attended the store last week and I received an in-depth skin consultation from the beauty experts on site. All of the services inside the store are complimentary including those provided by the Pantene® hair salon. Oh and did I mention that P&G is distributing a brandSAVER coupon booklet on February 27th inside local newspapers throughout the country? This booklet features more than $131 in savings!!! Enjoy and share the news...



Above Left: Yours truly along with Rosa Cordero from AccidentalSexiness.com, a blog focusing on everything HOT from Miami and beyond! Above Right: Tatiana Torres (Founder of Furor Moda) and Daniela Ramirez (Founder of Fab, Chic and Fit) striking a pose for Miami Beats and Sazon. Overall, I had a wonderful night with these talented ladies so I hope I have inspired you to check out the P&G pop-up store on Lincoln Road! xo

Michael Yo hosts Original Penguin's 5th Anniversary Party during Art Basel in Miami

Micheal Yo is coming to Miami!!! Sazoneros, mark your calendars for one of the hottest events taking place in December during Art Basel: Original Penguin's 5th Year Anniversary Party on Thursday, December 2nd, at their Lincoln Road store (925 Lincoln Road). Michael Yo is everywhere: E! News, Daily 10, Y-100 Radio Show, Chelsea Lately and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami. He's finally making a stop in our magic city so get excited!!! To attend this special celebration for Original Penguin, make sure you RSVP early by emailing OPGMiami@TaraInk.com (RSVP is mandatory). During the event, holiday shoppers will enjoy a 30% discount and a gift with any purchase of $100 or more. There will be light bites provided by Pirates Booty and Sweet Street Desserts along with cocktails by Chamboard and 42 Below Vodka. Spread the word and get into the holiday spirit! The event begins at 6 p.m. and will run till 9 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to attend. To preview Original Penguin's holiday collection prior to the anniversary bash, visit their website: www.OriginalPenguin.com. See you there!

Weekend Must: Keva by Keva J presents an "Ode to Barbie Fashion Show " at SET Nightclub

If you miss the days when Barbie was your bestfriend, reconnect with your gal during the "Ode to Barbie®" fashion show at SET Nightclub! On Friday, August 19th, MOD Media invites you to a fun night of Barbie® inspired fashion by swim designer Keva by Keva J. The Ode to Barbie® collection was an instant hit during this year's MOD Swim Week! Its girly hues of pink, ruffles and fun textures embody the everlasting beauty of America's 50-year old style icon, Barbie®. Miami's own Chez Badeaux Salon will provide hair and makeup for the show. “It’s a Barbie World! We are huge fans of Keva J at the salon and can’t wait to knock your socks off with the amazing hair and makeup looks we have created,” says salon owner Sabrina Badeaux Nagaki. The show starts at 11 p.m. at SET Nightclub located at 320 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Have fun and wear you hottest pink outfit!
Designer Keva Johnson alongside her models after MOD Swim Week's "Ode to Barbie" fashion show at Nikki Beach.

Journelle welcomes Eberjey Swimwear to their Lincoln Road Store with an Exclusive Event!

If you've been watching the Kardashian sisters on Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, you definitely saw the stylish duo lingerie shopping at Journelle on Lincoln Road. Here's your chance to check out this ultra sexy hot spot and feel like a celebrity! In honor of this week's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, Journelle is hosting a special event on Saturday, July 17th, to celebrate the addition of Eberjey swimwear at their Lincoln Road store. Swing by for an exclusive preview of Eberjey's Fall & Winter Swim Collection and receive 20% off all current swim styles. Guests can enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments (courtesy of Vision Vodka) while shopping for the perfect swimsuit. Arrive early because the first 50 to shop will receive a gift bag! The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Journelle on South Beach (1109 Lincoln Road between Alton and Lenox). Space is limited so reserve your spot by sending an email to rsvp@journelle.com. Enjoy the event and get ready for an amazing week of fashion and sazon!!!

Original Penguin invites you to "Urbanize your Daddy" this Saturday at Lincoln Road Store!

Have no fears...your Father's Day event is here! On Saturday, June 19th, Original Penguin is hosting a special shopping event called "Urbanize your Daddy" from 12 noon till 6 p.m. (925 Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach). During the festivities, enjoy fresh beats and treats by Sweet Street Desserts. You can also take advantage of the store's "buy one item and get another at 50% off" deal. Want a gift? Register on the official UrbanDaddy website to receive a special password that will grant you a gift with your purchase PLUS an Original Penguin Membership discount card when you shop this Saturday, June 19th. The discount card can be used repeatedly till December 31st, 2010 to receive 30% off all full priced merchandise. Join the party and bring your Daddy!!! For my readers who don't live in our beloved city: Enter the Ubercool Dad Miami Getaway contest! The drawing will occur on June 30th so spread the news. There are some AMAZING prizes that come along with this sizzling trip to the M.I.A. Good luck!

Anthony Bourdain coming to the Lincoln Theatre to discuss and sign his book...Medium Raw!

If you're obsessed with his show, his travels and his rock star attitude, then don't miss your chance to meet the Travel Channel's coolest culinary genius, Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations. Bourdain will be signing and discussing his latest book called Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People who Cook (retail price, $26.99). The best-selling author will be at the Lincoln Theatre (541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach) on Wednesday, June 30th, at 7:30 p.m. How can you make it into the theatre doors? Purchase your own copy of Bourdain's new book at any Books & Books in Miami and receive one (1) ticket to the book signing event. Make sure you hurry because tickets will go fast! To learn more about his show, visit Bourdain's website or read his travel blog. Medium Raw...just how I like my meat!

"SATC2 Movie & a Makeover" hosted by Chevrolet and Rik Rak Salon, Boutique and Bar!

On Thursday, May 27th, Chevrolet and Rik Rak Salon, Boutique & Bar hosted a special "Movie & a Makeover" event for bloggers in Miami. All of the fabulous ladies were invited to attend the salon for a little pampering before watching the anticipated premiere of Sex and the City 2! At the salon, Rik Rak provided complimentary manicures and blowouts for their guests. In my case, I received a serious case of volume and what I like to call: "va-va-voom." My hair looked amazing! For those who haven't checked out this Miami salon, you have to swing by one of their 3 locations (Brickell, Four Seasons Hotel and The Sagamore Hotel). Rik Rak, owned by Ric and Raquel Watters, is a full service upscale salon that features a full bar as well as a variety of accessories, apparel and shoes. It's literally a one stop shop! To find a Rik Rak near you or to see a complete list of services, visit http://www.rikrak.com/site/.

These are the lovely ladies I met last night at Rik Rak Salon. On the left, that's Jeile Marie from "Go Live Miami." Yours truly is dressed in purple and to my right is Annie Vazquez who writes for NBC 6 in Miami. Finally, to the right of Annie is Mrs. Sagz who writes a blog called "Your not so Desperate Housewife" and Mabel from Strictly MIA. Check out their blogs and get to know these ladies!

Rik Rak Salon, Boutique & Bar has awesome accessories!

Rik Rak's Boutique features unique garments throughout the salon.

These were all the ladies who came out to celebrate the premiere of SATC2 in Miami. On my right, check out my friend Mitch who writes her own celebrity gossip blog called "Mitch's Daily Dish." Upon our departure, we were whisked away in a chauffeured Chevy Tahoe to the movie theater on Lincoln Road. Thank you Chevy for a fabulous ride and cheers to an amazing experience!

At the movies, I saw plenty of fashionistas waiting for the big premiere. This is why I love Miami: the ladies are always full of style and sazon! Hope you enjoy your own SATC2 experience this weekend and feel free to share your reactions below.

This week: Brazilian Boutique, Osklen, Celebrates their Grand Opening on Lincoln Road!

On Wednesday, May 19th, Oskar Metsavaht, Founder and Creative Director of Osklen together with Daniella Sredni, Katya Segovia and Marcus Panthera (all pictured above: photo courtesy of Zoltan Photography) hosted a launch party for the new Osklen boutique on 1111 Lincoln Road. This contemporary Brazilian brand has over 50 stores in Brazil, Italy, Japan, Switzerland Portugal and the United States. The new flagship store on South Beach marks Osklen's second location in the states (kind of a big deal)!!!

The boutique features men’s and women’s collections, casual wear, accessories, shoes, handbags, jewelry and swimwear. Once you enter the boutique, you'll notice an amazing interior design conceived by Osklen’s design team under the supervision of creative director Oskar Metsavaht. Each wall has a pattern that mimics Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Ipanema beach sidewalk, the black and white geometric wave in Portuguese pavement. You have to check it out!

Guests Erika Cohen, Robert Wennett, Eva Hughes and Kelly Talamas (photo courtesy of Zoltan Photography).



Above: Christiano Piquet, Nazare Metsavaht, Christina Coelho and Ricardo Coelho posed for a picture during the celebration (photo courtesy of Zoltan Photography). This is definitely the newest Brazilian sazon to hit South Florida so take advantage and stop by for a visit. “A Miami location was always part of our long-term plans,” says Metsavaht, “Miami’s casual and sophisticated beach lifestyle fits in perfectly with the Osklen ethos.” For more information on Osklen or to see their collections online, visit www.Osklen.com.

Journelle hosts event to Help Cure Paralysis

Spring is in the air and fashion events are blooming! If you enjoyed reading my post about the new Journelle store on Lincoln Road, then here's your chance to familiarize yourself with this new hot spot. On Wednesday, April 14th, Journelle will be hosting an exclusive shopping event along with La Perla, one of the sexiest lingerie brands carried by the store. Guests will enjoy 20% off on all La Perla garments, a special drawing, champagne and hors d' oeuvres. The first 30 customers to arrive at the event will receive a complimentary La Perla gift bag. You will be happy to know that all proceeds will benefit The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis. Journelle is located at 1109 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. and space is limited so you must RSVP at RSVP@journelle.com. Bring your friends and help make a difference in the fight to cure paralysis.

Introducing Miami's hottest Lingerie Store: Journelle! Open for your shopping pleasure.

Are you ready for a new secret? This week, I discovered a sexy lingerie store on Lincoln Road where all of your favorite celebrities have been purchasing their most intimate apparel: Journelle. The store is designed for sophisticated women who enjoy wearing beautiful, unique and comfortable lingerie. Launched in 2007, Journelle has become one of the world's top lingerie stores, earning highest honors from Zagat. In Miami, the store appeals to fashionistas who are looking for the sexiest brands of undergarments including: Cosabella, Mimi Holliday, Stella McCartney, Chantelle, Elle Macpherson and La Perla. Once you enter the store, you can check out their latest spring collection along with a variety of beautifully crafted chemises, camisoles and robes.

You may even be lucky enough to meet the founder and CEO of Journelle, Claire Chambers (pictured above). Claire has been featured as an expert on InStyle, Nylon and "Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style." In 2008, she was ranked on Inc.com’s “30 under 30” list of entrepreneurs. After successfully launching Journelle in New York, the company is now focusing on Miami's teens and women.

At the back end of the store, you'll find the finer things in life like the most luxurious brassieres and shall I say it..."a naughty toys" area. Ladies, this store seriously has your needs on their mind at all times. In this section, you will find brands like La Perla which tend to exude the highest level of sex appeal.

This was one of the most interesting pieces I found at the store: a bra that provides lift while hardly covering a particular body part! A definite garment for my most daring and flirty readers. Yet another reason why I love this store: the unique designs found in each bra as shown above will make you want to try everything!

As far as the store's fitting rooms, they are designed to mimic the experience you will encounter at a spa. When you enter the fitting area, there are complimentary chocolates and water for you to relax and enjoy. Each spacious room contains a robe and a sofa as well as a bundle of disposable thongs. What a concept!!! This is not only an amazing hygienic move but it's an attention to detail you don't find in other stores.
If you would like to venture into the store for yourself, Journelle is located at 1109 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Once you make your first visit, you will receive a coupon for $20 off your next purchase. Customers also receive a "Panty Card" which allows you to redeem a panty stamp during each of your visits. When you reach ten stamps, you receive a FREE panty (may not exceed USD $30). I already started my panty stamp collection...have you? For a complete list of lingerie brands or to shop online, visit http://www.journelle.com/. To all of the men who read this post: if you happen to visit the store with a lady friend, you can sit in the store's library (equipped with a comfy couch) or enjoy a lingerie show in the fitting room! xoxo

NYC Housewife, Kelly Bensimon, drops by Miami!

On Wednesday, March 24th, Kelly Bensimon attended "Alize Oasis" at the Raleigh Hotel on South Beach to enjoy the festivities during this year's Winter Music Conference. Kelly, model and cast member of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City, looked gorgeous as she arrived into the hotel's lounging area with her two daughters. Alize Oasis is a three day event hosted for exclusive guests including celebrities and DJ's. This special gathering also featured amazing music by Miami's favorite DJ, Mia Moretti! While I was there, I visited the Original Penguin Gifting Suite which was fully stocked with apparel and accessories from their latest collection. To check out Original Penguin, visit their store on 925 Lincoln Road or you may also go to www.OriginalPenguin.com. Here are some photos from the event and make sure you take advantage of this action packed week in Miami. Viva la musica!

DJ Mia Moretti spins her records with style at Alize Oasis!
Original Penguin's Gifting Suite at the Raleigh Hotel
James Brown (right) with Original Penguin fans!
Diaset Cabrera (left) along with Winter Music Conference DJ's
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The Miami International Film Festival

On March 5th, Miami Dade College presents their annual Miami International Film Festival (ends March 14th). This 10 day event showcases over 100 films while featuring filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, actors and industry representatives from around the world. Visitors come to the festival to view exclusive screenings as well as for business, educational and social functions. Events take place at several Miami locations including the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, the Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road, and the Tower Theater in Little Havana. If you are interested in attending the festival's welcome party, check out their "Opening Night Celebration" at the Freedon Tower this Friday, March 5th, starting at 9 p.m. (600 Biscayne Boulevard, Downtown Miami, FL 33132). Tickets are on sale for $75. To view the complete schedule of film screenings or to purchase event tickets, visit http://www.miamifilmfestival.com. Here's your chance to see unique documentaries and interesting international films!