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Maria Sharapova for TAG Heuer at Aventura Mall

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:14:08 +0000

On Monday, March 19th, TAG Heuer invites you to celebrate the opening of their 2^nd North American Boutique with special host, and TAG Heuer Ambassador, Maria Sharapova. The media preview will include cocktails and appetizers provided by local catering Lyon & Lyon, followed by a consumer event featuring light refreshments. Starting at 6pm there will be a media preview with Maria Sharapova and following from 7-9pm will be a consumer event.

TAG Heuer’s newest collections will be on display including boutique exclusives only available to Miami consumers. The first 10 guests to purchase a timepiece will receive an autographed watchcase by Maria Sharapova. All of this and more will be located at the TAG Heuer Boutique in the Aventura Mall on the lower level.

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Habana Sax in Concert

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:27:30 +0000

For the first time in Miami HABANA SAX in concert!

Enjoy the best Cuban Latin Jazz on February Friday 24th/Saturday 25th. 11:00 PM at ”Cueva Blue” Club.

1388 SW 8th St Miami FL 33135

Reservations at 305 303 8244

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Ladies and Gentlemen Fashion Week 2012 Is Here!

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:46:14 +0000

Fashion Week 2012 is starting off with a bang. There’s tons of designers, both new and veteran, promising to wow us with incredible designs. I’ve seen a few contenders with impressive skill. There was quite a bit of commotion surrounding the launch of his Karl Lagerfeld’s collection last month. He’s not the only person whose collection is creating a buzz this year. I have a few heavy contenders that are sure to be the best in show…Maybe? Let’s face it, fashion is subjective, that’s why ultimately you’ll be the judge! Let’s begin with designer Gary Graham!

His recent collection for fall ready to wear 2012 has great potential. Before we get into why his collection is so fabulous, let me give you a brief history on Mr. Graham. He was born and raised in Wilmington Delaware. He graduated from The Art Institute of Chicago. With his degree in costume and textile design, he creates clothing for women who love versatility. Gary Graham’s inspiration come from things with opposite contrast; like light and dark, or rustic and refined. He states that his clothing is for women who enjoy options in styling. This is something that is obvious in his designs. I love how he depicted the autumn season throughout his collection. He uses a common color palette; orange, burnt reds, browns and lime greens. The leggings the models are wore resemble the bark of the trees in autumn. The fabric textures are soft, with cable knit sweaters against gray wool vest, and charcoal black coats. I felt his vision was nicely executed. What do you think?

Christian Dior is my second fashion heavy weight. We all know the history behind Dior, especially since last year the firing of John Galliano made headlines. He was relieved of his position as head designer due to making racial slurs in a drunken haze. Bill Gaytton is the new head designer. Dior’s recent collection got rave reviews from fashion critics. The designs for Christian Diors Spring 2012 Couture collection are delicate and stunning. The dresses are ultra feminine in sheer neutral tones. The textures were soft, with layers upon layers of Tulle and silk. The embroidery of the gowns is impressive; patterns in floral prints, and cursive writing. The Crocodile textured dress was creative and edgy in patent leather. Bill Gaytten was able to execute his vision while still maintaining the Dior signature style. What’s your opinion of Dior’s new head designer?

Finally, my last fashion contender is Jean Paul Gaultier. His spring 2012 couture collection is inspired by the late and great Grammy award winning singer Amy Winehouse. The models were dressed in his latest designs, while sporting Amy’s iconic messy beehive, and cat eyeliner. His inspiration was not positively received by everyone. Amy’s’ father Mitch Winehouse found the show to be offensive and insensitive. He claimed it was too soon to do a tribute, and felt saddened by the fact that the models looked like his daughter, while wearing black veils. The controversy unfortunately took the spotlight away from the actual collections, which was fabulous. Jean incorporated some of Amy’s personal clothing style into his vision. For example, her waist synching corsets, and her pencil skirts. The models wore polo shirts with sexy cuts and bold bright colors. The suits had a hint of humor, with colorful wigs and asymmetrical stripped blazers. All and all I thought he did a good job. I’m sure Amy Winehouse would have been very proud of his work. It captured Amy’s eccentric, unique, and iconic vibe.

These designers are all very talented in their own right. I can’t wait to see what their fall 2013 collection will look like. These designers stood out for Fashion Week 2012 in my opinion. What designers stand out for you? What designers do you think are a sure fire hit? Comment below!

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Dining in the Dark for Valentines Day

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:08 +0000

Looking for something completely different to impress your Valentine? Take your valentine on a culinary experience never to be forgotten at Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar for the most sensuous Dinning in the Dark ever.

The stage is set and the lights are out as you and your date are blindfolded and feast on the most erotic menu that Celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo has prepared for this Valentines. See what happens when you think no one is watching and discover how you’re other senses kick in and enhance every flavor, smell, texture, touch and caress. Pump up the kink factor into your relationship for one night of decadence that is sure to continue once you get home.

You’ve always heard about how aphrodisiacs enhance your libido, this time put it to the test at this exotic dinner created for lovers. Sure, you can have a nice dinner at an upscale restaurant and wait in line as hostess’ scramble to deal with over booking or wait patiently as servers tend to a myriad of guests because it is one of the busiest nights of the year or you can make your reservation on February 15 and treat the one you love to an unforgettably erotic dinner she will brag about to all her friends.

“I am looking to fill the air with love and sensuality by creating a menu that will get your motors started and setting the mood by turning out the lights but, what happens after you leave, no one has to know.” – Chef Adrianne Calvo

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 acclaimed 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 luxurious wine options.

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

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UK Fashion » Young Designer of 2011

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:15:46 +0000

For 2011 Young Designer of the year it was a competition where fashion students around the U.K can enter via their University. Here are some images I took on the day of the catwalk, showing the 11 finalists who got picked and have to congratulate to my friend Aimee Law who got picked this year as a finalists! The brief was to create a red carpet dress for a chosen celebrity or well known icon.

Winner 2011: Charlotte Wood, 18, from Cleveland, North Yorkshire

Aimee’s dress was designed for J.Lo.

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Color of 2012: Tangerine Tango

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:11 +0000

Greet the new year with zest and energy, and get acquainted with this year’s color of the year named by Pantone. Here comes Tangerine Tango!

Dance your way into the next 12 months with this tantalizing and striking mix of reddish orange. As Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, puts it perfectly, Tangerine Tango combines “the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy”. It’ll definitely add that vibrant and animated twist to any design!

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The Closet Boutique Presents The Valentines Debut

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:57:12 +0000

The Closet Boutique is excited to invite local fashionistas to a private Valentine’s Day shopping experience featuring the debut of David Jon Acosta’s new line, Our Prince Of Peace. Guests are welcomed to join us on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 6 to 9pm to shop for the “woman in your life”. The Closet Boutique is stocked with high end accessories, diamond crusted “LOVE” bracelets, personalized monogram necklaces, ruby red clutches, and sexy scented candles. Meet with local fashion designer David Jon Acosta to view his latest collection featuring bold printed leggings, bandeau tops, and complex textile mini’s. Enjoy complimentary champagne with chocolate covered strawberries as you shop for the perfect Valentines date ensemble for a romantic dinner or a night out on the town.

“We are thrilled to have David debut his new line at The Closet Boutique! After having so much success with his line Gold Saturn, we are anxious to see the new Our Prince Of Peace collection. As a personal stylist and buyer for our shop, I know exactly what our customer is looking for and his new pieces will definitely vamp and accessorize any look from day to night! We are excited to treat our locals to some yummy sweets, networking and amazing sales,” Loretta Armada, The Closet Boutique Owner.

For more information on The Closet Boutique’s Valentines Shopping Event please contact Jennifer Henry at Jennifer@modmediamiami.com or 305-799-6484 .

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Dark Dining with Chef Adrianne Calvo

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:03:13 +0000

Sometimes we get tired of all the same hum-drum outings and the same options of South Beach clubs and restaurants, after all…. a steakhouse, is a steakhouse, is a steakhouse. Fortunately we have Celebrity Chef Adrianne Calvo and her Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar to mix it up. Jump on board a culinary adventure of the senses with her latest Dark Dining experience of the Chinese New Year. Indulge your taste buds and re-discover the flavors of China with a heightened sense of taste and smell as you are blindfolded to enhance the bold flavors she creates. This is a one of a kind opportunity to welcome in the Chinese New Year with a culinary guide that has won accolades through her work at the 5 star Mandarin Oriental and her most recent appearance on the Food Network’s “CHOPPED”.

Word of this local culinary adventure has spread so far that a second day had to be added to meet the requests and reservations. Don’t miss this opportunity to be tantalized by a sensual sensory overload and discover what happens when you are blindfolded and your other senses kick into high gear. This is a unique opportunity to step away from the norm and impress a date where table conversation becomes unfiltered when you think no one else is watching.

Follow our very own Miami-based culinary artist whose rise to fame has been accomplished through bold concepts and her exquisite take on cuisine, as she asks you to TASTE, TOUCH, HEAR and SMELL during her continuation of her highly-regarded Dark Dining series Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm

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

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Room Mate Grace Hotel Presents Malan Breton

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:05:40 +0000

Malan Breton, famous American fashion designer, presents his latest photo shoot with former America’s Next Top Model contestant Allison Harvard at the Room Mate Grace Hotel. Breton known for his impeccable designs and knowledge of the woman’s body is sure to turn heads during New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week for F/W 2012, especially after being nominated in 2011 for the WGSN Global Fashion Award in the category of Outstanding Fashion Collaboration along with Karl Lagerfeld and Matthew Williamson. He is currently scheduled to be showing his new collection on February 14th and will be premiering a video of the following photo shoot taken by Sandy Ramirez.

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Designer Malan Breton taken by Sandy Ramirez

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Brickell Fashion Week

friends@fashify.com (FASHIFY.COM) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:42:47 +0000

In a city that is known for their Art Deco building’s, year round sunny beaches, and unique fashion it only make’s sense that Brickell would have their own fashion week. Not scheduled until the end of April, Brickell fashion week is already looking for designer’s from local boutiques and retail owner’s. However what makes Brickell Fashion Week unique from Miami Beach or Funkshion Fashion Week is that it is giving back to the community by including South Florida’s inspiring fashion student’s in a slot on the runway.

If you are a designer and interested in showing at Brickell Fashion Week can email Designers@Brickellfashionweek.com for a registration request form. Be sure to do it soon as the deadline date is February 29th. Once approved, designers must provide a short bio and a picture of themselves. Designers must also provide four pictures from their collection of choice. All designers must submit pictures before registration is complete.

This upscale, annual event is sure to bring in a large variety of local boutique owner’s, retailer’s, artist’s, student’s, and tourist’s, and definitely not an event to miss.

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