Summer Shopping Extravaganza to benefit the Amigos for Kids Back to School Drive

I love to shop and especially if it's for a good cause! O.riginals: Design & Stationery will proudly host their 1st Annual Summer Shopping Extravaganza on Saturday, July 16th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The bazaar, which will feature 30+ vendors in the merchandise categories of jewelry [like Stella & Dot, TAudrey and Rock Candy Jewelry], clothing, home products, kid accessories, food, artwork, and personalized back to school products. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Amigos for Kids Back to School Drive which provides book bags and school supplies to more than 1,500 children who would otherwise lack school supplies on their first day of school. Let's help these children and support this great cause by visiting the South Miami/Coral Gables Elk’s Lodge on July 16th [6308 S.W. 78 Street, Miami, FL 33143]. The event is open to the public and admission costs $5 at the door. For more information on this event, you can email info@originalsds.com or follow @Shop4Amigos on Twitter. To see a complete list of vendors, visit the official Facebook invite. Shop till you drop! xo

Co'Coon Body's Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza benefiting Strong Women Strong Girls of Miami

Sazoneros: In honor of Miami Beats and Sazon's one year anniversary, I officially hosted my first event this week! On Wednesday, December 8th, Co'Coon Body presented a special event at Blue Martini Brickell to celebrate the holidays. Co'Coon Body's Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza showcased the newest trends in shapewear while providing shoppers with an incredible holiday celebration [a special thank you to the Co'Coon Body models from A Concept Fashion Group (pictured above) who struck a pose for MBS]. Throughout the evening, guests purchased their favorite holiday goodies from vendors like Elite Fitness Connection, Robbie Lip Gloss, Cocoa Couture Miami, TAudrey, Razzledazzle Barbershop and Mizmi Label by Danittza Zimic [to name a few]. Blue Martini also treated everyone to delicious hors d' oeuvres and two complimentary drinks. I'm really happy that many of my friends came out to support this event [like my beautiful friend Melissa Exposito- pictured above] because part of the proceeds were donated to Strong Women Strong Girls of Miami. This is a nationally recognized mentoring program which strives to raise the aspirations and self-esteem of elementary school girls.
Lindsay Hyde, President and Founder of Strong Women Strong Girls, started this mentoring organization ten years ago as a freshman in college. Today, SWSG has impacted over 1,100 lives including girls, college women, and professional women. They have exceeded 60 program sites in three cities across America and they've partnered with over 200 supporters [individuals, foundations and corporations alike]. Talk about an empowering social movement of young girls and women! Become a part of the movement by signing up for their newsletter or making a contribution at www.swsg.org.

Above: I had the pleasure of co-hosting the event with my amazing and talented friends: Annie Vazquez (NBCMiami.com Fashion Writer), Nikki Novo (Daily Candy Miami Editor) and Jeile Marie (goLIVEmiami.com). A big thanks to Natalie (pictured second from the right) for this wonderful opportunity!

The Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza in full effect!!!

Above: My fabulous friends Cristin, Diaset (my sister) and Marianne Mijares also attended the event to support Strong Women Strong Girls of Miami.

Above: The designer of Mizmi Label along with Miami Singer and Songwriter Cat Shell. Mizmi Label has a Fashion House Showroom located at 2082 NW 18th Avenue in Miami. Make sure to swing by and introduce yourself to Mizmi!!!


Above: Razzledazzle Barbershop provided gentlemen with complimentary shoe shines during the event. Cheers to a great holiday extravaganza and may we continue to support young girls and women as often as we can!!!

Co'Coon Body Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza is coming to Blue Martini in Mary Brickell Village

I'm officially announcing that I will be hosting Co'Coon Body Holiday Bazaar Extravaganza at Blue Martini in Mary Brickell Village (900 South Miami Ave). The event will take place on Wednesday, December 8th, from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy discounts on the hottest holiday items from a variety of vendors like Co'Coon Body; Elite Fitness Connection; Robbie Lip Gloss; Cocoa Couture Miami; TAudrey; and Mizmi Label by Danittza Zimic [to name a few]. Meet the beautiful ladies that will be hosting the event as well: Annie Vazquez, NBCMiami.com's Fashion & Shopping Writer; Jeile Marie of goLIVEmiami.com; Rebecca Salgado, Fashion & Style Writer for Gables Home Page and Miami New Times' Cultist Blog and Nikki Novo, Daily Candy Miami Editor. I'm really looking forward to hosting this amazing holiday extravaganza with my friends and fellow bloggers! Best of all: a portion from the proceeds will benefit Strong Women Strong Girls of Miami. This nationally recognized mentoring program is dedicated to raising the aspirations and the self-esteem of elementary school girls. Today's youth certainly needs our support! The event is complimentary and includes hors d' oeuvres and two drinks courtesy of Blue Martini. Gentlemen will receive complimentary shoe shines from Razzledazzle Barbershop Brickell. To attend the event, kindly RSVP at www.cocoonbody.com/rsvp. Celebrate the holidays with your friends and shop for a great cause! Hope to meet my Sazoneros there so RSVP and spread the word.

VH1 Star, Evelyn Lozada, hosts "Fashion in the City" at The Catalina Hotel on South Beach

On Thursday, June 24th, BeautyChronicles.com and Plum TV launched a totally new kind of shopping event called "Fashion in the City" for Miami's finest fashionistas and trendsetters. The event was hosted by our city's most notable Shoenista, Evelyn Lozada, star of VH1's Basketball Wives and owner of Dulce Shoe Boutique in Coral Gables (pictured on the right). Speaking of shoes, Evelyn wore a fabulous pair of Christian Louboutin's spiked patent pumps to the event (OMG...HOT)! During the evening, guests sipped on cocktails while strolling through The Catalina Hotel's rooftop to check out the latest summer trends by local designers and boutiques. Some of the featured brands included Bird Club Clothing, Karlee Feed Your Head, TAudrey, Bessi by Carlos Zuniga and Zula Studio. DJ Anthony Pisano kept the beats flowing while guests enjoyed a live fashion show and a private concert by Black Dada. Enjoy these photos from the stylish soirée:

Al Reynolds strikes a pose with the beautiful Evelyn Lozada. By the way, congratulations to Evelyn who will begin filming the second season of her hit reality show on VH1, Basketball Wives. Lucky for us, the show has been extended to a full hour! Can't wait!!!

Above: Christine Monjer Amoros, Sandra Rojas (Jewelry Designer- Color Me Karma), Rome Isill and Victoria Diez.

Above: My awesome friends and I at the event: Brigitte Chio, Diaset Cabrera, Fabiola Chio, Casey Garcia and yours truly!!

Above: Al Reynolds, Shaniece and Evelyn Lozada. For my local shoe addicts: remember to visit Dulce, Evelyn's high end shoe boutique, located at 286 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.


Above Left: My favorite celebrity blogger, Mitch Aug, and celeb stylist, Leon Frager. Leon is a fierce fashion lover who has styled celebrities like Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige and Maya among others. Above Right: Shaniece with fashion stylist, Mayhemfashnguru.

Above: Mai Martinez, Yours Truly, Daylene Foch and Diaset Cabrera. Overall, it was a wonderful night in Miami with lots of fashion and glam. Make sure to visit BeautyChronicles.com and stay connected. Read about future events or the hottest celebrity style secrets.