Even with his oh-so-style-savvy wife Katina unavailable as a personal stylist, gridiron great Jason Taylor can score on the fashion field. The proof for the ex-Miami Dolphin was at the annual “Cuisine for Art” fundraiser Thursday, May 17th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where the “Dancing with the Stars” finalist was honored for his work through The Jason Taylor Foundation. The event is for The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and features local celebrity “waiters” including public officials, community leaders and TV newsers such as NBC 6’s Trina Robinson, WSVN 7’s Vanessa Medina and WPLG Local 10’s Jason Martinez. Oh, and if you were wondering why I included a photo of myself, it’s not because I have a huge ego….well, it’s ... Continue reading →
The latest “fashion week” is Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week going on May 24-26. The event morphed out of what used to be called Brickell Fashion Week, which gave the downtown Miami boutiques and the shops in Mary Brickell Village a chance to sashay their wares. And the new venue for the catwalk capers of swimwear, eveningwear, daywear and accessories is art gallery space LMNT at 55 N.W. 36 Street in Miami. Tickets range in price from $45 to $375. Some of the names showing include: Charlyn Castro-Rojas, Chrissiefizz, Laila Wazna, Yasser Faraco, Biljana Karan, Candy Woolley Accessories,Yera Brand by Kinsey London, Abeyo Marqz, Claudine Stark, Sacred Heart Collection by Brandi Russel, Maya Swimwear, Kariza Swimwear, SweetCheeks by Stephanie Belknap and Liliana Montoya. For more ... Continue reading →
If you’re like me you hear the words “summer camp” and you think midnight showings of “Rocky Horror” have returned of Lady Gaga is touring again. Nope. But there is something happening this summer that’s so fabulous it might as well be high camp: Modeling Camp Miami is June 26-29 at the Alexander All Suite Oceanfront Resort. The four-day boot camp with workshops (posing tips, runway coaching, makeup, casting advice) is for teenage girls and culminates in a photo shoot and fashion show. Guests conducting seminars include professional model Lisa Nargi from season four of “Project Runway” (she was winner Christian Siriano’s model) and Anchal Joseph from season seven of “America’s Next Top Model,” according to founder and owner Heather Cole. Modeling Camp Miami costs ... Continue reading →
Anthony Carrino and John Colenari at one of the "reveals" on their HGTV hit show "Kitchen Cousins." Image courtesy of HGTV In case you didn’t know May is National Home Improvement Month. So of course that means that the Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show is returning to South Florida, this time over Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28 at the Broward County Convention Center. What can you expect to see? Well, celebrity speakers, original rooms created by design professionals and cool cars. The show will display famous cars from the entertainment world plucked from the North Miami-based Dezer Collection Auto Museum & Event Space, including the James Bond’s Jaguar XKR Roadster from “Die Another Day” and the 1966 Batmobile from the campy TV series. ... Continue reading →
Jennifer Cohen is a local animal activist and columnist who will be profiled in the June issue of "O The Oprah Magazine" with her non-profit The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, Inc. She didn’t get to meet Oprah. But it’s still a big deal for Plantation’s Jennifer Cohen who recently won a Cover Girl contest that means she’ll be featured in the June issue of “O The Oprah Magazine.” She also got a $2,500 check for her Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, Inc. “My husband initially nominated me,” Gohen said. “When I got the call I thought it was one of my public relations friends trying to trick me. I mean Oprah is like the Holy Grail of P. R.” The competition called for participants ... Continue reading →
Even with his oh-so-style-savvy wife Katina unavailable as a personal stylist, gridiron great Jason Taylor can score on the fashion field. The proof for the ex-Miami Dolphin was at the annual “Cuisine for Art” fundraiser Thursday, May 17th at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino where the “Dancing with the Stars” finalist was honored for his work through The Jason Taylor Foundation. The event is for The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and features local celebrity “waiters” including public officials, community leaders and TV newsers such as NBC 6’s Trina Robinson, WSVN 7’s Vanessa Medina and WPLG Local 10’s Jason Martinez. Oh, and if you were wondering why I included a photo of myself, it’s not because I have a huge ego….well, it’s ... Continue reading →
Anthony Carrino and John Colenari at one of the "reveals" on their HGTV hit show "Kitchen Cousins." Image courtesy of HGTV In case you didn’t know May is National Home Improvement Month. So of course that means that the Fort Lauderdale Home Design & Remodeling Show is returning to South Florida, this time over Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28 at the Broward County Convention Center. What can you expect to see? Well, celebrity speakers, original rooms created by design professionals and cool cars. The show will display famous cars from the entertainment world plucked from the North Miami-based Dezer Collection Auto Museum & Event Space, including the James Bond’s Jaguar XKR Roadster from “Die Another Day” and the 1966 Batmobile from the campy TV series. ... Continue reading →
