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| Michael Kors Store Opening at Orlando Premium Outlets |
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| May 11, 2009 |
Hola! Orlando Premium Outlets collection of chic and trendy name brand stores just keeps getting better and better!
Coming soon - Friday, May 15 to be precise - is the Michael Kors Store which joins the list of luxury stores who have already opened at the center including Giorgio Armani, Salvatore Ferragamo, MaxMara and Burberry.... more |
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| A Few Suggestions for this Mother's Day! |
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| May 04, 2009 |
Hola! With Mother's Day right around the corner, here are some suggestions to show your "mamasita" how much she is L VED!
One of my favorite jewelry designers, ... more |
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| Movies in the Park Return to Treaty Oak in Jacksonville |
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| April 03, 2009 |
Hola! When I was a little girl, my parents use to take my siblings and I to the drive-in movie theater! Part of the highlight of those evenings was when my dad would take off the convertible top. The feel of the warm air on my skin always brought a big smile to my face. I truly loved watching the movies under the stars.... more |
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| Progressive Line of T-shirts Have Started a Revolution - FUNKY URBAN |
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| February 04, 2009 |
Hola! When it comes to fashion, I am all about making a statement. Whether I am going to a party, work meeting, yoga or just hanging out at home, I want what I wear to say something about me. Usually, I can make that statement with a great pair of shoes (I  more |
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| Step into a Fabulous Journey at Anthropologie |
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| January 30, 2009 |
Hola! Every once in a while, I come across a store that makes me happy -- not only because of the clothes, shoes or accessories that I find there, but because it stands with a wonderfully unpredictable and unique personality. Yes, stores can have personality!! ... more |
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| Bella Luna: Dessert Under the Stars? |
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| January 08, 2009 |
| Hi! This blog goes out to all the men who reside in or are traveling throughout Florida. If you want to impress your lady on Valentine's Day (and trust me, its never too early to start planning) and you are anywhere near Jacksonville, you need to call the ... more |
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| Great Line up at the Delray Beach Garlic Festival |
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| January 07, 2009 |
Hola! One of the great things about Florida is there are FESTIVALS taking place around the state year round. You name it, we got it: strawberries, art, history, maps, cars, music, food and wine, movies, orchids, pets, fashion, culture, seafood and so many, many more.
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| BCS National Championship Gator Activities |
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| January 06, 2009 |
Let me begin by stating that I bleed Orange and Blue! I am a true University of Florida Gator!! I'm psyched that the BCS National Championship is being played in my own back yard! I got my tickets, and I am ready to go cheer the Gators to victory against Oklahoma this Thursday.... more |
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| New Year's Eve in Miami - Star Power! |
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| January 03, 2009 |
Happy New Year! ¡ Feliz Año Nuevo! One of the many things I love about living in Miami is that it's a melting pot of cultures. This definitely made New Year's Eve festivities that much more interesting and entertaining than any other destination.... more |
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| Ring in the New Year at the Tradewinds in St. Petersburg |
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| December 29, 2008 |
Hi! I just came across some info on an awesome New Year's Eve Party in St. Petersburg. It totally deserves a mention, since it takes care of the whole family! Being a mom of two little devils, having a place to leave the kids to say goodbye to 2008 and kick off the New Year right is essential!
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| New Year's Eve 2008 in Orlando's Theme Parks |
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| December 28, 2008 |
I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season so far! 
I figure by now (some of you) might be a little shopped out. So, I say its time to sit back, remember all the good things that happened in 2008 and ring in the New Year with one of the many events taking place inFlorida.... more |
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| After Holiday Sales at the Premium Outlets in Florida |
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| December 22, 2008 |
¡Felices Fiestas! Happy Holidays! I know we only one day from Christmas, but I wouldn't forgive myself if I didn't mention the AFTER Holiday Sales coming up!!! If you think you are seeing great discounts now, wait until the stores open on December 26th.
It doesn't matter what part of Florida you are in, stores everywhere will mark down (even more) prices to get rid of their Holiday inventory. I am sure some of you are saying: "There is no way I am stepping a foot inside a mall any time soon!" But trust me .... more |
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| Shopping in Orlando - Sales, sales, sales! |
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| December 18, 2008 |
¡Saludos! I love this time of year. The weather starts cooling down in most parts of Florida (but no ski jackets required). It is great to to see people being a little kinder to one another.... more |
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| A Million Reasons to Believe |
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| December 16, 2008 |
| Hola! One of the great things about the holiday season are the sales. Who would want to pay full retail price, when you know you can get it super cheap some where else? Not me - that's for sure.
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| Fun Holiday Activities at International Plaza and Bay Street |
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| December 11, 2008 |
Hola! I love the spirit of Christmas. Not the commercialism, that tends to happen during this time of the year, but the true spirit of it. There is nothing like seeing someone you care about open a well thought out and fantastic gift! You can automatically see you scored a goal or touchdown when you've done well!! I love to be goooooood….... more |
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| Mondrian Miami is the place to be seen! |
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| December 04, 2008 |
Saludos! My friends and I recently decided it was time for a “girl’s night out!” It had been a while since we let loose, so we decided to taste the new “IT” place of Miami Beach’s nightlife. We were pleasantly surprised at seductive, people-watching scene at ... more |
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| Billy Joel in Concert at the Seminole Hard Rock Live |
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| November 22, 2008 |
Billy Joel, in my opinion, is one of the best American rock musicians and singer-songwriters of all time. He is (thankfully) back on the road, armed with his signature stockpile of sing-along favorites that date back three decades. And now, we get a chance to start the New Year at the ... more |
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| 24th Annual White Party - Mount Olympus |
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| November 11, 2008 |
Hola! For those individuals who follow fashions do's and don'ts, we know its been awhile since wearing white after Labor Day stopped being a fashion no-no. As a matter of fact the color white, especially in ... more |
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| Calling Fashionistas from all over SW FL and beyond! |
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| November 06, 2008 |
What girl doesn't love designer handbags? A n original purse can totally make an outfit complete and stylish. This Friday, November 7 the 6th Annual Handbag Happy Hour is taking place in Southwest Florida.
If you are going to be traveling anywhere near this destination or you live in the area, you need to stop by and check out this unique event.... more |
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| Unique Shops in Amelia Island |
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| October 29, 2008 |
A girl’s weekend getaway in Amelia Island would not be complete without a good dose of shopping! Needless to say, my friends Kim and Kelly and I took this matter seriously since I planned to write about it on my blog.... more |
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| Ahoy Matey! |
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| October 22, 2008 |
Ahoy Matey! I recently spent a girl’s weekend getaway with two dear friends of mine in Amelia Island in Northeast Florida.... more |
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| Hidden Treasures in South Florida |
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| October 20, 2008 |
If you enjoy discovering hidden treasures filled with rare jewels, furnishings, works of art and vintage items, South Florida is calling your name ...... more |
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| Kohl's Debuts in South Florida |
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| October 08, 2008 |
OK. Listen up because this is very important news for residents of (and visitors to) South Florida. Brands such as Simply Vera, Abbey Dawn, Tony Hawk and Sonoma may not mean much to you right now .... more |
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| Nightmares don't always happen when you sleep... |
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| October 03, 2008 |
Oh, how I love Halloween!! I am the crazy woman in your neighborhood, who totally gets into decorating her house for this celebration. Hanging ghosts, witches and bats are just the start of my madness.
One of the reasons I love Halloween so much is because it lets me be a kid again; the weather cools down a little and it means the holiday season is upon us! There are so many interesting and scary ways to celebrate that I wanted to share one of my faves.... more |
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| Columbus Day sales in Orlando! |
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| October 02, 2008 |
Just like Christopher Columbus discovered America, I discovered great savings to celebrate this great man! If you are traveling to Orlando over the weekend, you must stop by ... more |
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| Next generation of art supporters living it up! |
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| September 18, 2008 |
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Get ready to have some fun with the next generation of art supporters in Boca Raton..
Support the arts and mingle with culturally-minded people like you! Meet active professionals - 30s to 50s - who share an interest in culture and enjoy business and social networking events to enrich their personal and professional lives.... more |
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| Splendor and excitment in South Beach |
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| September 17, 2008 |
Anyone who read just a little about about the late designer Gianni Versace, knows that one of his most passionate works of art was the renovation of his magnificient estate on the beach...... more |
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| Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 Collection |
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| September 16, 2008 |
What type of a Shopping Expert would I be, if I did not do a quick wrap up of last week’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2009 Collections? It was a complete week of pure fashion indulgences with 160 fashion shows and thousands of beautiful clothes walking down the runways. Fashions and trends that soon will be all over the stores in Florida!
Here is the outlook for Spring 2009: Overall, there was an delicate mood on the runways with plenty of bright and lively colors and dimensional layering/draping. Designers like Calvin Klein kept it classic and uncomplicated and let the form be the focal point while others like Vera Wang had embroideries or fashion accessories on every model.... more |
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| Miami Design District - Look. Taste. Explore.Shop. |
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| September 10, 2008 |
Have you ever had a friend who was in the know? Who knew exactly where to go to enjoy an evening out in the town? It’s like fun and excitement follows this type of person anywhere they might be.
My friend Sharon (my partner in crime, as discussed in other ... more |
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| Barbie®: The Golden Anniversary |
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| September 08, 2008 |
I am an old-fashioned girl when it comes to toys. Give me a Barbie® doll anytime over any other and I am happy. You can ever beat the original!!
"From fashion selection to vintage collection, she is everything…
From urban teen to fantasy queen, she is every girl!
From surf and sand to fairyland, she is everywhere…" Mattel
She refuses to age even as she turns one year older.... more |
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| Shanghai Tang, Miami |
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| September 07, 2008 |
Ni hao (nee-Ha-OW). Hello! Even though the Summer Olympics in Beijing are over and the athletes have gone home, South Florida is extremely lucky because we can continue to enjoy Chinese style with ... more |
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| Pathway to a Healthy Lifestyle in Daytona Beach |
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| September 02, 2008 |
If you are anything like me, there are times you just need to getaway and have a whole body, mind and soul overhaul. Sometimes, you just need to detach a little bit from the frenzy of every day life to completely appreciate the things and people that surround you.
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| The Mall at Millenia in Orlando |
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| September 02, 2008 |
| As much as I love finding great bargains, I have no problem indulging and appreciating the finer things in life (especially shoes…).
This is why it should not surprise anyone why I have left the ... more |
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| Outlet Shopping in Orlando |
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| August 26, 2008 |
Hola! It is said that 48 percent of U.S. visitors and an astounding 94 percent of international visitors to ... more |
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| Blue Man Group |
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| August 24, 2008 |
While I was in Orlando last week, one of the events of the tourism conference I attended was the worldwide phenomenon known as Blue Man Group.... more |
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| Purple is everywhere in the fall season |
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| August 19, 2008 |
This fall, bold colors are in. But the one color truly making a statement is purple, with its deep and brilliant rich hues. Designers all over the world have made it the ”it color" of the season.... more |
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| Florida's Most Haunted Pub |
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| August 14, 2008 |
I received the coolest foldout brochure the other day called “Been There…Haven’t Done That…” It highlights all the fun, funky and quirky places in Florida.
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| Pier Park Shopping in Panama City Beach |
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| August 12, 2008 |
Shopping in the Emerald Coast is about to get a lot better!! Simon Property Group, the country’s largest owner, developer and manager of high-quality retail centers, officially announced the addition of more shopping options at ... more |
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| Olympian Dara Torres, a True Floridian |
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| August 11, 2008 |
As your Entertainment Expert, I would be in the wrong if I did not to bring up the 2008 Summer Olympics taking place in Beijing, China. I am sure whoever was sitting in front of the tube on Friday night would agree that the Opening Ceremonies were amazing!
This is the first time my kids, Matthew and Cassidy, have really sat down to enjoy it. Now, I have two future Olympians ready to get out there to start training for the soccer and gymnastics USA teams.... more |
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| Calling All Wanna-be American Idols |
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| August 04, 2008 |
Are you going to be visiting Jacksonville during the week of August 11th? If you are and have the voice of an angel, this is you chance to be discovered to be the next American Idol!
Who: Men and women 16-28 years old as of July 15, 2008, who are eligible to work in the U.S.... more |
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| Key West's Lobsterfest |
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| August 03, 2008 |
I love Key West! It is the type of place where you can really let the carefree spirit of this tropical destination take you away.
The islanders' unique views of life and funky celebrations make this destination worth a visit.... more |
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| Stone Temple Pilots Back on the Road! |
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| August 02, 2008 |
Alternative rock icons Stone Temple Pilots are back on the road after a five-year hiatus to show us how it's done.
I love this group. Their music brings back some great rock and roll memories of my carefree and rebel days.... more |
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| Vintage shopping for the Boho-chic Look! |
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| August 01, 2008 |
The great thing about having a sister that is into the artist boho-chic look is that it means vintage fashion!! This of course also signifies my wallet does not take a major big hit!
As I told you in ... more |
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| An Evening on Fifth Avenue in Naples |
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| July 31, 2008 |
As VISIT FLORIDA's Shopping & Entertainment Expert, it is my job to showcase the fun, unique and chic things there is to do around the state of Florida. So, I will stay on top of the must-do and see events to make sure visitors and residents alike take full advantage of this awesome destination.
This is why if you are going to be in the ... more |
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| Due to popular demand, Miami Spa Month Extended |
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| July 29, 2008 |
Do you know anyone who doesn’t like to be pampered from head to toe? Who, if given the opportunity to choose between a day at work or a spa, would chose work? Me neither!
If you are a lucky enough to be a visitor or resident in Miami, the month of August just got better and a little less stressful..... more |
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| Anniversary Sale You Must Check Out! |
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| July 26, 2008 |
Who doesn’t love a good sale? I sure love to brag about the bargains I buy. Shop now until August 3rd at Nordstrom stores throughout the state and you will benefit from their Anniversary Sale!
This is their biggest sale of the year. This event is celebrated among the most loyal Nordstrom customers who take pleasure in exceptional savings on the most spectacular new fall merchandise.... more |
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| Finding the Perfect Pair of Jeans in West Palm Beach |
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| July 21, 2008 |
If you are like most people, finding the perfect pair of jeans is almost impossible! Either they are too tight; too loose; not the right cut; too low on the waist; etc. We can find a million reasons why we call it a mission instead of good old fashion shopping!
Well, if you are shopping for jeans in West Palm Beach anytime soon, I got the store for you!
Adding fashionable flair to the ... more |
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| My Early Birthday Present - Turchin Jewelry |
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| July 17, 2008 |
Today is my birthday! And like most people, I can’t wait to open presents… I start reminding my family two weeks in advance the day is coming up. I happen to enjoy this day a lot more than Christmas because its all about me! Well, technically not, since I do share my birthday with my younger brother, Gabriel, who was born three years later on the same date - July 18th. Plus, lets not forget the millions of other people around the world that celebrate it as well.... more |
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| Quaint shopping in St. Augustine |
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| July 17, 2008 |
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There is something really special when you shop in a quaint and surprisingly historic place. It’s like you know, at any moment, you are going to find a treasure that you will cherish for years to come.
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| Summer Time = Beach Fashions |
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| July 11, 2008 |
I been receiving emails from my friends and family requesting that I start showcasing the trendy, beautiful and classic brands/items I mention in this blog. I will try, as frequently as possible, to show you those things I love, but most importantly where in Florida you can purchase them. Since it's summer time, lets focus on swimwear and beach accessories.... more |
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| One Tiny Island, Full of Southern Charm and Style! |
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| June 30, 2008 |
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¡Saludos desde Amelia Island! Greetings from Amelia Island!
My family (consisting of my hubby and two kids) and I arrived to this beautiful part of Florida on Saturday. It's time for our annual family vacation. ... more |
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| A Ripple of Love |
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| June 28, 2008 |
Being a bona fide Latin girl, I love …I mean… I NEED my accessories… Necklaces, rings, belts, handbags, bracelets, shoes, you name it - I got it!
The newest boutique to open up in Miami's bohemian neighborhood, Coconut Grove, is ... more |
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| What's in Store! |
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| June 28, 2008 |
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Hola! This is my first official blog as VISIT FLORIDA's Shopping Expert. Through this medium, I will introduce you to the wide array of shopping opportunities the great state of Florida has to offer. I am extremely proud to be a Latin girl.... more |
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It is for this reason, I salute any store that wants to lessen the sting of the times! 
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