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.
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!
Sazoneros!!! I'm back. It's been way too long since I've written a blog post so I thought I'd share what I've been up to lately: celebrating my birthday...Miami style! Here's a video I recorded while listening to DJ Chris Lake at Cameo this weekend. It's a fun glimpse into Miami's fabulous nightlife so soak it all in and get ready for my exciting line up of upcoming blog posts. Love you all and thank you for always checking in to read MBS! xoxo
This has been a really fun weekend in Miami! On Friday, November 12th, I attended RIA's Debut Album Release Party at The Florida Room (inside of The Delano Hotel on South Beach) and it was truly A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!! RIA (pictured on the left) is a Colombian born singer who is bringing her sazon to our magic city with the release of her self-titled independent solo album. During the celebration, RIA and her band rocked out to her favorite beats while guests sipped on complimentary cocktails by Hypnotic. The album resonates an eclectic mix of soulful R&B and Pop [all of the songs in the album were written by RIA]. Oh and let's not forget, the album has an edgy latin rhythm that kept fans on their feet all night! As a graduate from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, RIA has performed for artists like Melissa Etheridge and she even opened a side stage for John Mayer during the last stop of his Battle Studies Summer Tour 2010. If you were unable to attend this HOT party, get a taste of RIA's music by visiting her Facebook Page where you can stay connected to RIA and purchase her songs as MP3 files. Albums are on sale on the website as well. As for RIA's next move, I heard she's planning an event in Broward and she's releasing her first music video in December too! Keep your eyes on this Latina beauty because she's taking the music world to a whole new level my friends! The Florida Room was packed with RIA fans on Friday! RIA strikes a pose for Miami Beats & Sazon! LOVE IT! Top: After an electrifying live performance, RIA signed copies of her posters and albums for the fans! My favorite songs of the night were "The Real Thing" and "Queens." Trust me, these songs will get stuck in your head instantly [guaranteed so enjoy]. Top: RIA and her band at the end of their performance. Cheers to a wonderful event! Don't forget to check out www.RIAmusiconline.com for more information on RIA. You can also follow RIA on twitter [@RIAmusiconline] and Facebook. Until next time...ciao!
It's getting closer and closer to my favorite holidays- Thanksgiving and Christmas! That means there will be plenty of shopping events in the next couple of weeks. This past Saturday, renowned designers and leaders in the footwear and accessories industry, Donald J Pliner and wife Lisa Pliner showcased their Fall Footwear Collection at Village of Merrick Park to benefit the Children’s Home Society of Florida. Continuing to impress men and women with their innovative designs, high style and unprecedented comfort, Donald and Lisa provided shoppers with the latest trends while giving back to the Florida community. During the event, guests enjoyed Hor D'hoeuvres from Prime Italian. Best of all: 10% of the proceeds benefited the Children's Home Society of Florida, a charity that empowers families to safely care for children and provide for youth throughout the state. To check out the collection, visit Donald Pliner's website and start your Christmas wish list for Santa! xoxo Top Left: Cindy Taylor, Elite Model, showing off her favorite pair of shoes from Lisa Pliner's new collection. When Lisa Pliner was asked to describe her new shoe collection, she stated that "they are not only fresh, edgy and sexy, the signature green sole empowers women all over the world." Top Right: Lisa Pliner along with friends Cindy Taylor and Shamaine Klein.
RIA, a Colombian born singer raised in Miami, is gearing up to release her first solo album as an independent artist this upcoming week. On Friday, November 12th, Miami movers and shakers are invited to attend RIA's Debut Album Release Party at The Florida Room (inside The Delano Hotel) from 10:30 pm till 4:00 am. As a graduate from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, RIA has performed for renowned artists like Melissa Etheridge during a graduation ceremony at Matthews Arena in Boston. Melissa was receiving her doctorate degree that day and RIA performed one of Etheridge’s classic songs in her honor. After the show, Melissa found RIA backstage and exclaimed “You rocked my world!” Talk about a compliment! Etheridge isn't the only Grammy winning artist to find herself captivated by RIA's powerhouse voice and charm! While studying at Berklee, RIA opened a show for jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and sang lead vocals for salsa great Ruben Blades.
Don't miss your chance to watch this rising star in action! I'm personally looking forward to attending her LIVE performance on Friday. Oh, here's one more fun fact about RIA: This past September, she also performed and opened a side stage for John Mayer during the last stop of his Battle Studies Summer Tour 2010. For those who are curious about her sazon, RIA’s self titled independent debut album features a multi-faceted collection of tracks that range from soft pop to what she calls “R&B pop with an attitude and bluesy melodies,” dance pop and, drawing on her own cultural influences and her Miami background, Latin pop. Want to listen to her hot tracks? Go to http://www.riamusiconline.com/ before the big show!
Top: RIA performing during Miami International Fashion Week. If you want to attend RIA's Album Release Party, check out her website to purchase "The Ultimate Fan Package" ($15 cost) which includes her debut album, a signed poster and a complimentary drink during the celebration at The Florida Room (1685 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach). To learn more about RIA, visit her Facebook Page or follow her on Twitter (@RIAmusiconline). See you at the show!!!
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.
