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Photographer Xylux brings in the Holiday Season

Ashley — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:53:18 +0000

When it comes to good photographers they are far and few, but the ones that you do find you hold onto. Photographer Xylux is definitely one of those photographers. After having ran across his work and having the chance to work with him 2 years ago I have been a huge fan and supporter of Xylux. All of his work shows a clean and sophisticated view of fashion and women. With the use of color saturation and a good makeup and styling team Xylux has made himself one of South Florida’s most wanted photographers.

For the holiday season Xylux with his makeup and hair team by Lucianne and wardrobe by Lawnette Lucille have created a stunning, moody, and glamorous editorial that makes one want to spend their own holiday break in furs, reptile scale makeup, and ornate jewelry. Now that’s my kind of practicality.

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Famed Interior Designer Juan Montoya Designs Art Miami VIP Lounge

Ashley — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:34:12 +0000

Art Miami, Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair and anchor fair to the City of Miami has partnered with its official host hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Miami to engage interior designer Juan Montoya to design an incredible VIP Lounge at Art Miami’s 22^nd edition, which will run November 29 – December 4, 2011.

Inspired by the modern and contemporary artwork showcased annually at Art Miami, Montoya will transform a 2,000-square-foot space that’s located in the epicenter of Art Miami’s state-of-the-art pavilion where VIP collectors, sponsors and art dealers connect to network, entertain and host client meetings.

Sponsored by Mandarin Oriental, one of the most luxurious five-star hotels in the city, the VIP lounge will combine the sophistication of Miami, with the cultural heritage of the Far East — filled with rich, yet muted tones and exotic furnishings from Indonesia. The centerpiece bamboo sculpture will entice Art Miami VIPs into the interior private seating area for more intimate conversations. A specially created bar topped with custom Indonesian wood will provide the ideal social setting for networking, whilestriking cowhide rugs will blanket the floor, accenting the overall décor.

“Since Art Miami exhibitors display high quality art work, I felt that it was important to give the VIP audience an opportunity to have a place that’s equally as sophisticated so they can discuss art,” Juan Montoya said. “I wanted this space to be unique — something that had not been done before. The statement pieces, furnishings and fabrics all beautifully complement the artwork featured at Art Miami.”

With more than 110 prestigious international galleries participating, Art Miami is a “can’t miss” event for collectors, curators, museum professionals and art enthusiasts to acquire some of the finest and most important works of art that the contemporary market has to offer. The fair will include modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography and prints from Europe, Asia, Latin America, India, the Middle East and the United States. Distinguished for its quality, depth, and diversity, Art Miami maintains a preeminent position in America’s contemporary art fair market.

“We are really looking forward to seeing Juan Montoya’s vision of the Art Miami VIP Lounge come to life, courtesy of the Mandarin Oriental, Miami,” said Nick Korniloff, Director of Art Miami. “Art Miami is truly a venue that inspires artists, collectors and interior designers alike and that’s evident in Juan Montoya’s elaborate design.”

About Art Miami:

Miami’s longest running contemporary art fair, Art Miami will run from November 30 – December 4, 2011. As the anchor art fair to the city of Miami, the fair will return with a compelling array of modern and contemporary artwork from over 110 international galleries and prominent art institutions. Art Miami will be held in a state-of-the-art 125,000 square foot pavilion in Miami’s burgeoning Wynwood arts district. Art Miami’s highly anticipated Opening Night VIP Preview, on Tuesday, November 29, 2011, will benefit The Lotus House Women’s Shelter. $25 donationpayable at the door or purchased in advance online.

About Mandarin Oriental, Miami:

Contemporary in design and with a prominent waterfront location, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami features 326 elegant guest rooms and suites – offering dramatic views of the bay and the Miami skyline. Amenities include two high-energy restaurants, M-Bar – a dynamic cocktail lounge and martini bar, an award-winning tri-level spa, Oasis Beach Club, the luxury boutique ShanghaiTang and extensive meeting and business facilities. For more information onMandarin Oriental, Miami visit www.mandarinoriental.com/miami.

About Juan Montoya:

One of the most acclaimed and prolific interiordesigners in the world today, Juan Montoya was born and spent his early years in Columbia. After studying architecture in Bogota, he moved to New York, where he graduated from Parsons School of Design. Following two years of work andstudy in Paris and Milan, he returned to New York, where he founded the design business he has presided over since 1978. His firm specializes in residential and contract interior design, with projects located throughout the United States and abroad. He also designs and markets an extensive line of furniture. A member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame and recipient of the honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Parson School of Design, his contributions to the field of interior design are widely recognized.

Press Contact:

For more information on Art Miami or for media credentials to attend, please contact Nicole Janok at 212-829-0002 Ext. 122/nj@sharpthink.com, Beryl Crofton-Atkins at 212-829-0002 Ext. 113/ bc@sharpthink.com or Stephanie Grabbe at 212-829-0002 Ext.103/sg@sharpthink.com.

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Dubai in Miami » Funkshion Fashion Week with Nora Xela

Ashley — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:05:16 +0000

It was fashion week again here in Miami and to bring in the cool downed season (or at least not sweating through our clothes season) Nora Sahraoui debuted her first fashion line, Xela, at the Setai hotel for Funkshion fashion week. There were 10 models and 35 pieces ranging from heavily embroidered and beaded dresses, coats, and skirts with inspiration coming from Dubia and India, to ready to wear, to bridal and evening gowns.

The call time was 6pm at the Setai for hair and makeup but due to the recent terrible weather and the fact that the runway is outside Xela was delayed until 9pm for hair and makeup since Red Dress Fashion Show was moved to show right before Xela. Once again showing the patience that must be present for a model’s job.

A close-up on the makeup for Nora Xela

The show finally began at 11 pm and went fantastically. The clothes were beautiful, the model’s were fantastic, and the overall show was a complete success. Easily my favorite piece was the final bridal look I walked for Nora. The dress was so intricate and overall spirit lifting, and the veil certainly did help.

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Miami » FDE Fashion Week » Fashion Designer’s Expo

Ashley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:59:23 +0000

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Food & Fashion – Dining with Chef Adrianne Calvo October 18-19

Ashley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:09:28 +0000

Due to the overwhelming demand a second day has been added to the sensory explosion of Dark Dining.

Miami, October 18, 2011 – Have you ever been blindfolded? Experience the nuances of your other senses dictating what you areenjoying without seeing. Chef Adrianne Calvo, an innovative Miami-based culinary artist whose rise to fame has been accomplished through bold concepts and exquisite cuisines, asks you to TASTE, FEEL, HEAR and SMELL as she continues her highly-regarded Dark Dining series Tuesday and Wednesday, October 18 & 19 at 7:30pm.

Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, the enclave that has become an epicenter of gastronomic creativity in the highly competitive South Florida restaurant scene, will serve as the host location for this sensual dining adventure. This highly regarded culinary gem tucked away from all the vapid South Beach scene, brings to mind Napa Valley and is emphasized by the Northern Californian décor and menu inspirations for the evening.

Step away from the norm and try a completely new way to dine that will heighten you senses, develop your taste buds and aide you to participate in uninhibited conversation with your date. You will be surprised at what happens when you know no one is watching.

The concept of “Dark Dining,” which enjoyed significant popularity throughout Europe for several years before its introduction in various major cities throughout the United States, has been defined as “a sensory overload encounter that maximizes the art of flavor by suppressing vision, and therefore creates the ultimate in dining experience.” The concept was introduced on a wide scale in the Zurich, Switzerland-based eatery Blindekuh in 1999, which was owned by blind clergyman Jorge Spielmann. European cities such as Paris, Cologne, Berlin, and Hamburg eventually followed suit and now boast numerous restaurants that feature this extraordinary dining alternative.

The Dark Dining format, which entails that participants dine blindfolded in a particularly dimly-lit setting throughout a multiple-course meal, has proven to be an ideal platform for the work of a chef that is already renowned for her ability to pleasantly surprise her guests and their palates on a regular basis with dishes that feature a succulent, and often unprecedented, combination of flavors. With their sight temporarily unavailable, Dark Dining guests at Chef Adrianne’s are able to hone all of their other senses in on their meals, considerably enhancing their level of enjoyment.

Chef Adrianne’s is located at 11510 SW 147 Avenue Miami, Fl 33196 for reservations please call (305)408-8386 or (305)408-8388 and follow Chef Adrianne Calvo on Twitter or Facebook.

Restaurant: http://www.chefadriannes.com/?page_id=13

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chefadrianne
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ChefAdrianne

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Fashion Eyewear » Are you Tortoise and Blonde?

Johann Cuervo — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:55:34 +0000

Tortoise & Blonde is the coupling of old-school quality, precision, and time forgotten customer service, with the creativity and vigor of today’s tastemakers.

The product of an optical family, three generations deep in evolving their business, we think it is safe to say that we know this is what the customer is looking for. We are dedicated to providing the most convenient and cerebral experience, outside of the brick-and-mortar model. T&B also knows how to save the client money and still deliver an excellent product. Starting at $109, you can afford to have one look today, and a completely alternative look tomorrow.

Our expertise allows us to buy smarter from manufacturers that have known us for years. They understand the image we are creating, bringing us frame styles only seen in designer settings. We understand the marketplace and the customer. Our years of expertise allow us to forge a new relationship with our clients, bringing an outstanding product and an unrivaled experience.

Our first collection was inspired by every day people, in every day places, doing every day things. In colors that pop on the dance floor to the trading floor; Looks for white-collar types, standing next to freelancers, followed by anyone in between, the Everyday collection has something for you. One Today, Another Tomorrow.

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Miami Fashion Event – Rained Out of Art Walk?

Ashley — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:57:25 +0000

Did you miss Art Walk due to the rain this weekend? Don’t wait until next month for your art fix!

Come out tomorrow night for Elisabetta Fantone’s “Artist’s Rendering” exhibit while socializing and sipping complimentary cocktails.

Tuesday October 11, 2011
7pm-10pm

Myra Galleries
177 NW 23rd Street, Wynwood
Miami, FL 33127

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Miami Fashion Event » Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland Hosts Personal Appearance by Josie Natori

Ashley — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:32:44 +0000

Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland will feature a personal appearance by designer Josie Natori on Wednesday, November 2 from 6 – 8 p.m. in support of The Commonwealth Institute.

Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland will host a VIP event exclusively for the CEO’s who are members of The Commonwealth Institute. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, informal modeling and special prizes. Ten percent of the event’s sales will be donated to The Commonwealth Institute to support their mission of providing resources to women entrepreneurs. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Josie Natori as she presents her fall ready-to-wear collection and advises customers on how to style the new looks.

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s preeminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes, jewellery, cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. Today, Saks operates 46 full-line stores in 22 states, 5 licensed stores in the Middle East and 2 licensed stores in Mexico City, 57 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store.

The Natori Company was founded in 1977 by Josie Natori and today is one of the fashion industry’s most recognizable brands. Josie Natori, Natori, Josie by Natori and N Natori comprise ready-to-wear, lingerie, sleepwear, home textiles and accessories, bath, fragrance, eyewear, and swim. Natori products are found at the world’s leading retailers and specialty stores.

The Commonwealth Institute is a dynamic non-profit organization founded in 1997 to help women entrepreneurs, CEOs, and senior corporate executives build successful businesses. The goal of the Institute is to reach women leaders during the critical stages of their business and to provide them with the tools and resources they need for growth. The cornerstone of their approach is peer mentoring in a confidential, small group atmosphere. Since its inception, The Commonwealth Institute has worked with several hundred woman-led companies in New England and Florida. The Institute currently has over 300 members, whose companies have annual revenues ranging from $100,000 to over $100 million.

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Chanel takes over Harrods

Wing — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:45:42 +0000

Chanel has taken over Harrods from the start of this September! There will be two pop- up boutiques show casing fashion and beauty, the outstanding installation by Brompton Road windows will convey a homage to the iconic French brand.

The pop- up boutiques features a theme inspired by Karl Lagerfeld’s most recent whimsical Ready-to-wear collection, also portraying a magical forest theme.

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Fashion Spotlight: Peace Love Threads

Ashley — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:23:33 +0000

Who better to design and run a boutique than the models themselves? Friend and fashion model Tasha Moore has done just that with her upcoming online boutique Peace Love Threads. Tasha has walked in Funkshion and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as well as worked with some of the best designers today. Her boutique focus’s and specializes in women’s apparel and accessories. Tasha and her team work with up-and-coming designers and brands to help make pieces for the boutique that have a high quality along with being trendsetting, and most importantly chic. What is most commendable by Peace Love Threads is that 10% of their net income goes towards community service and global service initiatives.

What I love most about Peace Love Threads is their sense of family and wholesome love. In their description of themselves they state,

”More than just a brand Peace Love Threads is a collective of individuals who LOVE, period. We love who we are and what we do; and we love the threads we wear while doing it! We believe in the pursuit of happiness and the enjoyment and fullfilment of life through chasing your dreams and pursuing your passions.”

In the most recent press release they are expecting to open Peace Love Threads online boutique this coming Fall 2011 but until then you can follow their blog here. With model Tasha Moore at their side they are sure to be extremely successful.

Tasha Moore modeling Peace Love Threads

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