February 2012
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Last Night ...
I saw Radiohead from the front row on the first night of their tour. NBD.
When Thom Yorke dances, he embodies every “white people can’t dance” stigma. And it’s brilliant.
Ed O’Brien. Swoon.
The concert was amazing. Lots of new, unreleased stuff. Two “OK Computer” songs. A “Karma Police” encore! If you can, see this show.
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The It Girl Expo is Just a Day Away
Girls just want to have fun …
T-minus one day until the “It” Girl Expo makes its way to Miami for an evening of all things girly: shopping, beauty tips, a fashion show, a beauty bar, live music, pink drinks …
Grab a bunch of your besties and head to Soho Studios in Wynwood this Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 (for VIP admission) or 6:30 for general admission.
We hear...
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And the Oscar Bingo Goes To ...
Bingo!
Will you be watching the Oscar’s tonight? Of course you will. South Beach Wine & Food ends earlier today, so why not throw on a little Melissa and Joan and start self-loathing for eating en mass whilst you watch Angelina Jolie strut around in a dress so fitting, it’s obvs she’s never been to Burger Bash. Ever. Seriously, who times this stuff?
So while you’re...
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WuGate Continues
Well, well, well, what have we here?
It seems WuGate is the story that just won’t quit. In an interesting turn of events, I found this little gem from the New Times on Facebook yesterday. Seems DJ Midas, Kevin Wills, was lying to all of us at Target that SuperBowl Sunday morning when he and his fem partner in crime raped the racks at the Jason Wu for Target debut. Turns out he...
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Wine & Food Fest Fashions
This week, it’s all about food AND fashion.
South Beach Food & Wine Festival is practically here. You hear us, Q, we’re coming for you tomorrow night. While many of you are wondering what you’ll be gorging on in the upcoming weekend, the fashion set is wondering what outfits will wow at the fest. I stopped in at Isa Boutique this week to make a few selects on outfits that...
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Attention Vintage Hoarders
V to the i to the n to the t to the a to the g to the e.
Last weekend, when I was cruising around Wnywood on the bike tour, I ran into Lester’s for some tea. Before I even got in the door, I saw it: A classic pic of a Vogue-esue lady with the word “Vintage” looming over her head. Adrenaline rush. Vintage shopping, for me, anyway, is the equivalent of a chocoholic biting into a...
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I'm With the Band
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.
At midnight, on January 1, 2012, as I thought about all the things I’d do in the new year, one thing that never came to mind was singing with a band. But, a month and change in, that’s exactly what I’m doing. Singing. With. A. Band. You probably just stopped and asked yourself one of two questions: 1) Does she sing? and 2) Which band?
Yes, in fact, I...
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It's Social Media Week, Miami
Meet the panelists.
Yesterday, I saddled up on a barstool on the Catalina’s rooftop and talked about social media in the beauty biz for Social Media Week, which made it’s Miami debut this year. The panelists, Stacy Provines Reid (@TinteCosmetics), Jenny Ortiz (@InterviewHer), Maygan Dale (@MayCupChic2), Nikki Nash (@SircleSamples) and myself (@gingdawn), shared our media strategies....
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Is This Thing On ...
That’s me.
A few weeks back I mentioned doing something that scares me makes for a great blog post. Today, I’m facing that little demon head on when I join a panel about social media marketing and the beauty biz for Social Media Week. Although way more comfortable navigating the world from behind the safety of my laptop, today I’ll actually step out from behind my computer to...
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Valentine's Day ... A Brief History Lesson
Sweet.
While you’re scarfing down chocolates and then squeezing yourself into lingerie (seriously, who thought of this holiday?), I thought I’d take a minute to give you the real deal history of February 14.
Legend has it back in the day, an evil Roman ruler named Claudius the Cruel put a ban on marriage in his kingdom. Why would he do such a thing? Because the men around town...
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What to Wear on a Bike Tour
My wheels for the day.
As soon as I bought my tickets for the Miami Art Museum (MAM) Contemporaries Wynwood Bike Tour, my first thought what, “What does one wear to a bike tour?” And it’s a question that plagued me for a whole month. So much so, I actually quizzed people about it. And maybe I took pics of outfits and send them to Lauren Gnazzo, but we won’t get into that...
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When Editors Play Ping Pong ...
Too late to back out now.
I somehow let myself get talked into playing in a ping pong tournament at Chalk last night. Truth is, prior to 9 p.m., I wasn’t sure I even knew how to play ping pong. I think I was officially 9 the last time I played. Minor details.
Sure, she looks super friendly, but Liz Newman takes no prisoners.
Some of my favorite people were there: Thrillist’s...
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Wu Wu Woo
Meow.
Lookie lookie what arrived at mi casa today! My Jason Wu for Target cat scarf. I guess Target worked out its online kinks after all.
This thing is HUGE. And it’s sheer. In fact, it’s so big, I’ve decided to don it as a coverup/sarong for the beach/pool. It should work perfectly with the 1.2 thousand black bathing suits I have (because, for whatever reason, I...
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So long, Mai Tardi
Later!
On Wednesday night, the Design District bid adieu to one of its cooler spots: Mai Tardi. The Italian restro came courtesy of Graziano Sbroggio. With a packed house for it’s closing party, (which I found, by the way, on a cool event site in Miami called Myk Likes) one has to wonder: Why would this place close up shop? That’s the exact question I asked Sbroggio. His answer: He...
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Hold the Phone — WuGate Makes It Onto ...
Salon.com, Glamour (I DIE!!!) and Betty Confidential. Plus, I got a call from The Daily today asking for my side of the story. Hello, Rupert.
And I thought I was just going to Target to get some Wu. What a mad, mad, mad, mad, mad world.
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That's Me Explaining WuGate to NBC6
Yup, I’m wearing Jason Wu for Target in front of Target while talking about WuGate.
Sunday morning when I rolled into the parking lot of Target Midtown, I honestly just thought I was going to get a cat scarf from the Jason Wu for Target launch. I had NO IDEA I would run into fashion vultures, take pics, make a blog post out of it, get more traffic than I’ve had in my entire life,...
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WuGate on Electric Blogarella Gets Pick Up by ...
The New Times. See full story here:
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2012/02/terrible_couple_buys_out_targe.php
Huffington Post. See full story here:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/06/jason-wu-target-miami_n_1257779.html?ref=miami&ir=Miami#comments
Refinery29. See full story here:
http://www.refinery29.com/5-things-to-know-this-am-279
Consumerist. See full...
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Makeup Monday: Lookin' Good for V-Day
It’s just another Makeup Monday here at Electric Blogarella. And while I’m all wrapped up in Make-Up Designory’s squeezable mascara, the impending makeover for Valentine’s Day is on the mind. Luckily, if you live in Miami, there are enough V-Day trunk shows and makeover parties to make us all glamazons. If you’re looking to beautify for the 14th, here’s where...
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The Vultures That Ruined Jason Wu for Target
Waitin’.
In the utterly insane things I do for fashion and my blog, I hauled myself out of bed at 6:45 this morning and headed to Target for Jason Wu. I was tempted to blow off the whole experience, because at 1:30 a.m. I logged onto Twitter and saw a link from @targetstyle to the cat scarf I decided I needed. Luckily, I was able to procure it. But we all know how Target online went down...
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Wu-Hoo!
See the collection preview here.
While the rest of you are getting all psyched up for the big game, we fashionistas are gearing up for tackles of our own tomorrow when Target opens its doors at 8 a.m.
Because that’s when Jason Wu for Target makes its debut. I’ve been spying the collection online for months now. You can see the whole collection here. And I’m ready to snatch...
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The Playlist
Not sure what the name means, love the sound, tho.
Did we really make it to Friday? It appears we did. Let’s celebrate with a playlist to get us through this weekend, of which the possibilities are endless.
And, as always, if you’re going to listen to it, listen to it loud. Now put on your heels and go out and have some fun.
Oh Land “Sun of a Gun”
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