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By Vannia Enriquez October 11, 2013 in All, Fashion, Fun, News

FUNKSHION FASHION WEEK 2013

Blend a small hint of Miami Fall with a load of music and fashion, and what do you get? Funkshion Fashion Week in Miami Beach!

This year’s Funkshion Fashion Week Miami Beach kicks-off on Oct. 16! Be prepared for a four day extravaganza that provides an innovative platform for progressive, established, and emerging designers to showcase their collections. Designers integrate music and fashion into every show by personally selecting their favorite tunes and inviting celebrity guest DJs to be apart of the evening.

Photo by: NICO @ www.nicolasstipcianos.com

All shows will take place at Collins Park on Collins Ave between 21st and 22nd Street. Attendees to this event will range from media, celebrities, international buyers, and YOU! As usual, Funkshion is open to the general public. (Except the show scheduled on Oct. 17.) To RSVP email funkshion25@funkshion.com.

The line-up is as follows:

Wednesday- Oct 16.
6:00PM Media Reception
7:30PM GlamRock by Lauren Ashley
8:30PM Casey Levan by Evrice Cornelius

Thursday – Oct. 17
8:00PM Magia De La Moda presented by Vanidades
featuring Nikolaki and Nicolas Felizola
(This show is not open to the public)

Friday – Oct. 18
7:00PM Red Dress Fashion Show by American Heart Association
Red Dress Show tickets are available through American Heart Association
Please, contact Lisa Romero at (954)364-5007 or lisa.romero@heart.org
8:00PM Launch of FUNKSHION 25 book
8:30PM Fashion Group International AWARDS
9:00PM Gustavo Cadile Fashion Show

Saturday – Oct. 19
8:00PM Priscilla B Fashion Show
9:00PM T Rains Fashion Show with Special Performance by Tokyo Diiva
11:00PM Closing Party

See you around…

By Giselle Valenzano October 4, 2013 in All, Fun, News

LOCO FOR BOGO

Happy October Flair readers! Not sure how to kick off your weekend?

In case you didn’t know, this month is Miami Attractions Month! During the entire month of October many popular Miami attractions will be offering a buy one admission, get one free. So whether you’re a local or just in town for a couple of days, this is your chance to explore some of Miami’s most well known spots and the same time save a few bucks. ;)

I’ve lived in Miami all of my life, and almost half of the places featured on this year’s attraction list I have yet to visit! So what better time than now? Better late than never, right? With that being said, there are quite a few options to choose from. As a matter of fact, you could visit a new place every weekend this month! So what do you say? Here are a few of the ones that caught my eye:

Deering Estate At Cutler
- Enjoy canoe tours, butterfly walks, and guided nature hikes on the 444-acre environmental, archeological, and historical preserve.
- Location: 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Miami, FL 33157
Dolphin Harbor At Miami Seaquarium
- This is perfect for families! Have an unforgettable experience with a dolphin as you’ll get to interact with them and try out some of the expert’s training signals!
- Location: 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy. Miami, FL 33149
Jungle Island
- Another family friendly attraction, Jungle Island is a great place to go if you want to explore wildlife! From ligers and orangutans to kangaroos and penguins, you will definitely have an unforgettable experience!
- Location: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, FL 33132
Schnebly’s Redland Winery
- Enjoy an entertaining evening with a glass of Schnebly’s wine! Located in the heart of the Redlands, this is a great attraction to enjoy with a loved one, friends, or family!
- Location: 30205 SW 217 Ave. Homestead, FL 33030

For a full list of attractions you can visit www.miamiattractionsmonth.com. Have you been to any of the attractions mentioned? Let us know about your experiences and where you’ll be headed this month by commenting below!

Happy Friday!

By Giselle Valenzano August 30, 2013 in All, Fun

LABOR DAY WEEKEND FESTIVITIES

IT’S FRIDAY!! And a three day weekend! Not sure what’s going on around town this Labor Day weekend? I’ll make it easy for you! Check it out.

Miami Nice Labor Day Weekend Yacht Party
What? Party all night long aboard the Luxurious South Beach Lady Yacht.
When? Saturday, August 31 11:30p to Sunday, Sep 1 4:00a
Where? 301 Biscayne, Blvd. Miami, Fl 33132
Cost: $50
To buy tickets click here.

Nabor Day Weekend on Jungle Island
What? Check out the special deals Jungle Island is offering this weekend only.
When? Saturday, August 31 – Monday, September 2.
Where? Jungle Island, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail Miami, FL 33132

Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show
What? The largest home improvement and design event in Miami!
When? Saturday, August 31 12:00p to Tuesday, September 3 6p
Where? Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cost: $10; $1 for kids 10 & under

Labor Day Endless Summer Party
When? September 1, 2013 11:00a to September 2, 2013 5:00a
What? Enjoy the Labor Day Celebration on the beach with brunch, live music, entertainment, and more.
Where? Nikki Beach, One Ocean Drive Miami Beach, 33139
Must be 21 +
To make reservations for brunch call 305.583.1111 or email reservations.miami@nikkibeach.com

There’s plenty to do on this weekend, but if you aren’t in the mood to party, don’t forget to check out all the special deals going on at different stores around town!

Have a happy Labor Day!

By Vannia Enriquez August 12, 2013 in All, Fun

TIARAS THE BALL EVENT

Last week, I volunteered at a Summer camp called Camp Wake. I spent an entire week with middle and high-school students. During my time there, I was reminded how important it is to invest in the lives of teens. While most of our time at camp was spent making up cheers, having fun and competing. We also got to hear a camp speaker, and after every talk one of our girls approached a leader to share and pray about a dark situation they were facing. These teenage girls were dealing with suicide attempts, death threats, emotional and even physical abuse. I was reminded how broken our world is, but I was also reminded of how BIG my GOD is. Though at first, I was saddened by each situation… I was also quickly reminded that God has a plan for each of them, and that this darkness would be no more. So today, I’d like to share with you about how someone else’s brokenness became a dream and a bright new future called TIARAS.

What is Tiaras? Share with us the vision and the dream?

Tiaras exists to Re-Write the statistics, one teenage girl at a time. The mission of Tiaras is to paint a picture of God’s perfect love to every teenage girl we encounter and Re-Writing the statistics of teen pregnancy, promiscuity and suicide. Through a revealing and relevant message based on 1 Corinthians 13, our mission is to let every teen girl know their completion comes from God alone and that they are Daughters of a King!

How did this dream come into fruition?

I, Lily Garcia, was speaking at a young woman’s conference in Ft.Lauderdale last year about our self worth & the way God sees us. I had themed the night as “Princess Night” bringing crowns with me and pink royal touches not realizing God was about to birth a stirring within me called, TIARAS.

I’ve always felt drawn to younger women in this journey we call life. I grew up as not only a fatherless girl, but at age 19 learned I was the result of a violent act. My mom was date raped at age 21 and against all odds kept me. This truth marked my entire 20’s, I felt like I was an accident and I wasn’t supposed to be here. I went on to accept an unhealthy love story and gave myself to this relationship for over 10 years. Coming out of that unhealthy relationship awakened something in me to teach young girls & women, reminding them that they are beautifully and wonderfully made. That they have purpose and are God’s masterpiece, and that the love God intended for us to receive is defined clearly in 1 Corinthians 13.

The night I spoke, a mother of one of the college students attending the conference held my hand at the end of evening and said “I wish someone would have told me at a young age what you just told our daughters”. She wept. Confessed she was a statistic. Getting pregnant at 14 and having been in numerous abusive relationships, she had 5 children fathered by 5 different men. Her tears marked me and I asked God to help me find a way to create a pink box movement that will begin in America, but spread all over the world crowning girls from the US to Columbia, to Thailand and even huts in Africa, awakening the hearts of teen girls to the way God sees them!

How can our community help?

Our ball events are completely sponsor and volunteer driven, and they are completely free to all girls. You can either sponsor a TiarasGirl that evening by donating $10 on www.thelegacyministries.com. This pays for her crown, the experience, and her Devotional on “Shining Like Royalty” written by TIARAS; or by donating dresses of all styles and sizes. We provide a Dress Boutique at the events so that underprivileged girls could select a free dress and come in all her splendor. (Miami donations can be dropped off this week at Christ Journey Church, from 9-5pm, email Vannia for more info.)

Who is it geared toward, and how can we be a part of it?

We gear our Ball events towards pre-teen, teens and young college girls. US statistics say that the average girl is giving away her purity at age 14. The US also leads the world with the highest rate of teen pregnancy, and the 3rd highest cause of death among our teens today is suicide. Therefore, our desire is to get to them as early as we can. How can you be a part of it? Bring your teen to the next event. Or volunteer at an upcoming ball, register at www.thelegacyministries.com as there are volunteer opportunities before, during and after the ball events. We also partner with volunteers in the Arts for all the artistic elements during the Ball experience, actors, photographers, dancers, and lay people wanting to make a difference. (*all volunteers subject to a background check)

Interested in volunteering or donating a lightly used dress? Email us today. We’d love to hear from you, let’s change the world, one girl at a time!

By Giselle Valenzano July 5, 2013 in All, Fashion, Fun, Travel

MANHATTAN MADNESS

Last week, I (Giselle) went on a mini-getaway to one of my favorite places in the United States…Manhattan. Between the fabulous shopping, Broadway shows, delicious New York pizza and the fast paced city life, I loved it all.

First stop: SHOPPING. I spent one full day on Fifth Avenue and one full day in SoHo. But, let’s be real. I spent a full day window shopping on Fifth Avenue, and a full day blowing all my money in SoHo. Between LF Boutique and Brandy Melville I was in heaven. PS. I just learned that there is also an LF Boutique located on Miami Beach! Woohoo! Anyway, I left both spots with lots of goodies, probably more than I should have.

Next stop: BROADWAY. When I tell you that the main reason I went to New York was for a specific broadway show, you may not believe me. But, a couple of months back, I saw that Matilda was on Broadway and I was beyond excited. Matilda was my favorite childhood story, and I knew I had to see the musical! How could I miss it? So, a couple of months later, there I was in New York City at the Shubert Theatre reliving my memory of Miss Trunchbull and the chokey.

Last Stop: FOOD. Those who know me know that I love food. Yes, I love to eat, & I knew I could not leave New York with out having some authentic New York style pizza. So I am telling you about this next place because if you are ever in the Big Apple you must try them out! John’s Pizzeria (not to be confused with Papa John’s) has two locations, one in Jersey and one in the heart of Times Square. This is definitely the place to go for authentic New York style pizza. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that the restaurant is located in what was once the Gospel Tabernacle Church built in the 1800’s. They kept all the original architecture from that time, so you get to enjoy your pizza while time traveling back a couple hundred years.

I wasn’t kidding when I said Manhattan was one of my favorite places in the US, there’s always something to do and there is always people to see.

By Vannia Enriquez June 21, 2013 in All, Fun

MIAMI HEAT REPEAT

Good Morning, Miami and hello again Heat!

Today is a good day! June 21 not only marks the start of Summer, but also the day after our Miami Heat win the NBA Championship Finals!! Yup, you heard it was a Miami Heat repeat! Woot woot!!!

Last night’s victory even had the abuelas partying till 2 in the morning! Cazuelas, fireworks, spatulas, ollas, sartenes, horns, maracas, wigs, you name it, we had it! It was a Miami-style celebration indeed!

And the festivities continue, Monday, June 21, Miami Heat lovers and even bandwagon fans (like me, shhh ;)) unite! According to sources, the team’s victory parade will start at 11am and will run through downtown Miami, ending with a ticketed championship rally at the American Airlines Arena. More details to be released soon, stay tuned to our tweets for more info @FlairMiami.

Need some gear before the parade? Check out the links below:

Miami Heat Gear by FlairMiami

Miami Heat NBA Womens Tank /Nasty Gal High-rise White shorts / Men’s Black Skinny Jeans/ Ladies Forever 21 Red Skinny Jeans / Flud Watch The Miami Heat Pantone / HURLEY Men’s Shorts / Mitchell & Ness Color Block Tank Top / Miami Heat Tie-Dye Tee / adidas Jersey / Pillow Pet / Snapback Cap (white black)

By Giselle Valenzano June 7, 2013 in All, Fun

HELLO, AGAIN MIAMI

Cruising through the streets of Wynwood and the Design District behind the wheel of a 2013 Lincoln MKZ was just the beginning of the Hello, Again Miami tour. Thanks to Lincoln Motor Company and several other local businesses, restaurants, and art organizations, I was able to enjoy the streets of Miami in pure luxury. With tour stops at Panther Coffee, the Wynwood Cigar Factory, and a quick drive tour through Maps Backlot, I couldn’t help but fall in love with Miami all over again (and I also couldn’t help falling in love with the car I was driving).

Panther Coffee was our first stop and for those of you who have never been to this coffee spot, it’s a must go! Between their delicious tasting coffee imported from all around the world, and their 90-year-old coffee grinder, I couldn’t help but think this place is like no other. Oh, and did I mention that they have their own line of beer? Yes, a coffee shop with their own beer, genius! Nothing says “one of a kind” more than that!

Next stop: Wynwood Cigar Factory. Warehouse walls painted by local artists from floor to ceiling and the art of making cigars, all in one place. Not only did we get the chance to take a tour of the factory but we also got to see how cigars were made. Pretty cool, right? For those of you who love amazing art and a good cigar, this is definitely the place to check out! Note: The second Saturday of every month, the factory hosts an Art Walk party for the public. So as you stroll along Wynwood, don’t forget to pass by and check out the best cigar rollers in the industry while enjoying art, drinks, food, and live music.

Our tour also made a quick drive through Maps Backlot where they showcased some wonderful art installation by RAW artists. MAPS Backlot is an open photo studio location and event space of 10,000 square feet, easy vehicle access and plenty of parking. A great venue for your next event!

As the tour came to an end, no one was ready to return their cars, great marketing strategy, Lincoln folks. Thank you for the wonderful experience and for showing me some of Miami’s hidden treasures. :)

By Sabrina Restrepo June 3, 2013 in All, Fun

STYLES, SWEETS & SIPS EVENT

If you’ve ever celebrated a birthday before then you might be able to understand our excitement, Friday May 31, we celebrated our 1-year anniversary at Blush Boutique!

What says celebration better than sipping a refreshing hibiscus, chai, or chamomile tea lovingly prepared by “JoJo” himself, as he vividly describes the tea you’re enjoying. Or being able to chat with Miami fashion Bloggers like, Nany’s Klozet about her recent trip to New York, shopping side-by-side with the creator of Fancy Things and snapping pictures with the fabulous girls of Glam Life Blog. All while enjoying a selection of delicious Cupcakes provided by Pipona’s Cupcakes — with flavors ranging from classic vanilla to a delicious chocolate chip.

Blush Boutique even joined in on the fun by offering a 15% discount on anything purchased during our Style, Sweets, and Sips event. But this anniversary wouldn’t have been complete without gifts! Flair Miami subscriber, Wendy Collado, won $100 gift card to Blush Boutique for sending in the best Instagram picture of the event.

We had such a great time getting to meet so many of you who came out to celebrate with us. Thank you all for your support and your encouraging words. We hope you’ll join us again next time!

A special thanks to Blush Boutique and the lovely hosts.

By Giselle Valenzano May 30, 2013 in All, Fun

THE MIAMI MONKEY

Angela Raiola, also known as “Big Ang” is in MIAMI! Vannia and I were lucky enough to be a part of the grand opening of her new bar, the Miami Monkey, located on Ocean Drive.

The bar is a Miami spin-off of her New York bar, the Drunken Monkey. Its prime location is just the beginning. With an ocean view, modern-chic decor, and a lively crowd, The Miami Monkey brings a unique twist to the SoBe bar scene. And who knows, you may even run into Big Ang herself!

The bar also has a lounge-area located in the back which offers a tapas style menu. Mmmmmm! (It wasn’t opened to the public when we where there, but it sure made us hungry knowing about it.)

Whether you’re at the beach looking for a new spot to people watch, or just looking for a fun place to see the Playoffs, The Miami Monkey is definitely a spot worth checking out!

Oh, and if by chance you can’t find the bar… (It’s a little hidden, it’s on the second floor of the Netherland on Ocean Drive.) Just look for the ladies walking around in black bikinis labeled Miami Monkey. Be sure to ask them for a “sticker” as it gets you a free drink! (And you may need it since drinks range from $10-20).

Cheers!

By Giselle Valenzano May 29, 2013 in All, Fitness, Fun

PURE BARRE PURE FUN!

There’s so much going on with Flair Miami and it’s been so exciting to see how much it has grown! But with everything focused on fashion, I thought I’d change it up a bit! Yes, I do love fashion, and I could probably write and talk and read about it all day, but it doesn’t hurt to switch things up every now and then.

Between work, school, and an internship, finding the time to exercise is hard since all I want to do in my free time is sleep. But I realized I will never have energy unless I work out, so I thought, “What can I do that’s different and will keep me motivated to continue working out?” (I’m not a huge gym fan…I get distracted and unmotivated way too easily.) So, one of my friends told me about Pure Barre and I jumped right on it!

Pure Barre is a full body work out completely inspired around the ballet barre. It’s focus is to tone and burn fat in record-breaking time. Each class is 55 minutes long, and each work out is a good mix between pilates, yoga, and ballet.

My first class with Pure Barre was not only challenging (in a good way) but also fun. It’s a great way to get back into my working out routine. The goal for each class is, ” A transformed body and a clear head in just one hour…” and according to these pure barre testimonials, they’ve been doing just that!

For more information on Pure Barre and for class times and prices you can click here. Happy Exercising!