Miami Beats and Sazon

Fashion lovers, grab a chair and take notes on this one: Fashion's Night Out (FNO) 2010 is coming to Miami! This global celebration is taking place on Friday, September 10th. Created by VOGUE Magazine, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company and the City of New York, here are my picks for the hottest FNO events around town: 1. Bal Harbour Shops (9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour) is starting their festivities at 7 p.m. when the shops transform into an amazing block party with food, music, special-edition merchandise, personal appearances and a few surprises. M ore than 40 stor es have partnered with a non-profit organization and will donate a percentage of the evening’s proceeds. Vogue Latinoamérica will be distributing complimentary Septemb er magazines during the night. Chloé at Bal Harbour Shops will be hosted by Latina actress, host and producer of Telemundo’s Al Rojo Vivo Maŕia Celeste Arrarás; actress and model Paola Turbay and Miami

Greetings to my sazoneros all over the world! I wanted to take a minute to thank all of my new fans on Twitter and Facebook . Hope you've been enjoying my posts and updates! As promised, here's my recap from S ocialMiami's 10 year anniversary bash. On Friday, August 27th, Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe hosted an amazing celebration in Sunny Isles. Our city's movers and shakers came out to enjoy over 1,000 desserts and plenty of delicious food (fourteen food stations to be exact)! Here were my favorite treats from the night: Lobster bisque shots, Misha's Cupcakes , Chocolate Fountain with fresh fruits, Sheer Bliss Ice Cream and of course, the complimentary wine and vodka stations. It was the perfect way to commemorate a decade of fabulous events in Miami: beautiful people (like Adam Kayce and Savenna Oek who are pictured above), great food, art by Stephen Gamson, drinks and live entertainment by J.P. Jam. Enjoy the pictures and cheers to SocialMiami !!! Above

It's been ten years since SocialMiami.com began providing its readers with premiere events and articles on fashion, art and local charities. On Friday, August 27th, Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe is hosting SocialMiami's 10 year anniversary bash along with artist, Stephen Gamson (17190 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach). I'm actually a huge fan of SocialMiami.com so make sure you check out their blog called Faces & Places , Miami's longest running events blog. A true source of inspiration (no worries...you'll all be invited to my decade party in 2019). Guests who join the celebration will enjoy food, wine, music and cake! The event starts at 7 p.m. and runs till 11 p.m. You must RSVP to attend. Please email epicureevents@epicuremarket.com . Get social and experience the greatest party of the week!!!

Sazoneros : This is by far the best networking event I have come across in a looong time! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 16th as Business Buddies Miami presents Networking for Friendship at the W South Beach. Business Buddies is designed to raise awareness and funds for Best Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities through friendships and jobs. This special event will be held from 7 p.m. till midnight. Guests will enjoy live entertainment featuring DJ Irie of the Miami HEAT, a silent auction and cocktails provided by Grey Goose. You'll be happy to know that more than 800 guests will gather at this networking event which benefits Best Buddies and their programs. Tickets cost $20 presale and $25 at the door. Admission includes open bar for two hours featuring specialty cocktails, hors de' ouvres and DJ Irie spinning. For more information on the event or to purchase your tickets on

If you miss the days when Barbie was your bestfriend, reconnect with your gal during the "Ode to Barbie®" fashion show at SET Nightclub! On Friday, August 19th, MOD Media invites you to a fun night of Barbie® inspired fashion by swim designer Keva by Keva J . The Ode to Barbie® collection was an instant hit during this year's MOD Swim Week ! Its girly hues of pink, ruffles and fun textures embody the everlasting beauty of America's 50-year old style icon, Barbie®. Miami's own Chez Badeaux Salon will provide hair and makeup for the show. “It’s a Barbie World! We are huge fans of Keva J at the salon and can’t wait to knock your socks off with the amazing hair and makeup looks we have created,” says salon owner Sabrina Badeaux Nagaki. The show starts at 11 p.m. at SET Nightclub located at 320 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. Have fun and wear you hottest pink outfit! Designer Keva Johnson alongside her models after MOD Swim Week's "Ode to Barbie"

Before you kick off the weekend, make sure you read this post! On Wednesday, August 18th, dress your best and head out to SoBe Live to catch hip hop artist, Big Boi, performing in Miami. The event is part of HP's Summer Music Campaign to promote better sounding music. Big Boi will take the stage to perform tracks from his recently released debut album titled Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty (Def Jam Recordings) along with Grammy-nominated OutKast classics. For the fans who don't live in Miami, MySpace Music will live-stream the 21+ show via USTREAM starting at 11 p.m. EST. The online transmission will provide you with stellar sound and picture quality. Free tickets for the event are available on a first-come, first-served basis at SoBe Live . Entry for the early event begins at 10 p.m. and the show starts at 11 p.m. (doors will close when venue reaches capacity). At the event, you can expect to see the new HP computers with integrated Beats Audio™ wh

To my wine lovers in Miami: mark your calendars for August 25th when Viceroy Miami will debut New York City's famed "Wine Down" interactive tasting party. This event will be hosted by Michael Green, wine expert and former Wine and Spirits Consultant to Gourmet Magazine . Wine Down is known for combining themed wine selections with dramatic spaces and culinary celebrities. Guests at Club 50 (485 Brickell Avenue) will enjoy unlimited sips of eight summer wines by Boutari and signature hors d'oeuvres from the Viceroy's EOS Restaurant (co-owned by celebrity chef Michael Psilakis). The event starts at 7 p.m. and will run till 10 p.m. Tickets cost $45. For more information on this wine tasting or to purchase your tickets, call 305-503-4400. Wine Down and enjoy an evening overlooking Miami's skyline.

On Wednesday, August 25th, round up your girlfriends and attend a charity cocktail party hosted by The Leading Ladies League from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention where guests will enjoy light bites, cocktails, music, artwork, mini facials and brow shaping. All of the ladies will receive exclusive cosmetic treatment promotions including 30 percent off injectables and discounts on future bookings. Five percent of the proceeds from the evening will benefit the Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation . Melanie Finley was 27 years old when she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. After her diagnosis, she started the Foundation to raise money for Ovarian Cancer education and direct financial assistance to young women who have also been diagnosed with this disease. Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths among U.S. women. By helping young women become aware of ovarian cancer symptoms, Fi

Summer is almost over so it's time to start revamping your closets for the fall! On Tuesday, August 10th, designer Jodi Arnold is coming to Dadeland Mall from 6 to 9 p.m. to unveil her second “ Jodi Arnold for The Limited ” collection. Miami is the first stop on Jodi's fashion show tour with The Limited . This season Jodi celebrates the modern woman and how that woman’s success, as reflected in her style, becomes a source of confidence, beauty and empowerment. During this event, The Limited, in partnership with Ocean Drive Magazine , will honor philanthropist and local hero Kristen Kenney , founder of Malaika for Life , for her work in fighting malaria and empowering women in Africa. The foundation’s “Save a Life” bracelets will be sold during the event with proceeds going toward life-saving medication for children with malaria . Arrive early on Tuesday to get your gift bag (supplies are limited), desserts and cocktails. Dadeland Mall is located at 7535 Kendall Drive (Miami,

Today marks the official day when Madonna & Lourdes (Lola) launch their " Material Girl " collection throughout 200 Macy's stores across the country and on Macys.com . Get it while it's hot and in stock! During today's special shopping event at Macy's Dadeland Mall, plenty of young trendsetters got their hands on this bold new fashion brand. The juniors collection embodies Madonna's 80's style and it definitely has Lola's modern twist. The brand is designed for the fun and fearless girl who doesn't hesitate to mix different pieces together. Madonna and Lola's collection let's you create your own unique style! I saw this vision materialize at Macy's today. Young shoppers were grabbing funky tops and pairing them with ruffled skirts or laced leggings. I loved this celebrity inspired collection because it really offers consumers an outfit for every occasion. There was a nice selection of casual shirts, floral print dresses and f