All posts by Alicia
Good Nightmares
I was such a huge fan of Emily Strange back in college. What’s not to love about the little weird girl with jet black hair and a collection of matching kitty cats? But somewhere between growing up and joining the workforce, I lost touch with my favorite caricature. You can imagine my excitement as I came across this quirky glossary of nightmares while working on another project. Behold, the Good Nightmares Glossary from Emily Strange. I may have to add this one to my wish list…
The Book of Nightmares
With Halloween looming closely overhead, I thought it appropriate to share an intriguing piece of literature from Pulitzer Prize winning author Galway Kinnell. The Book of Nightmares, published in May of 1973, drips with imagery of horror, anguish, and brutality – and promises to become a sure favorite despite whether this wrenching genre may fall within your realm of preference.
Kinnell’s other works, dating as early as 1960, can be found on his website and are, of course, available for purchase on Amazon.
Nina Surel
I came across this artist recently and had to share her work. There’s something hauntingly captivating about the subjects and their eyes. Seems I couldn’t turn away. Here’s a piece by Argentinian born Nina Surel, a Miami resident since 2001. For more information, visit NinaSurel.net.
Events by Francesca Launch
Tony and I have been keeping quite busy working on more than a few projects, but my favorite has been Events by Francesca, the new wedding and event planning company founded by one of my best friends and favorite event professionals.
I wrote about her company a little while ago (check it out here) and I’m happy to report that things have only gained momentum since she decided to launch the business. Think of her as a much younger (and Cuban) Martha Stewart with the think-out-of-the-box flair of Preston Bailey. You really just have to love that.
Check out Francesca’s blog for your fix on all things glamorous, and if you’re a bride, she’s the one who can really make it work without blowing your budget. (Trust me – I was also a client.) Congrats, Frenchy!
Site design by Tony Espinoza Digital Print Media. Site content by Alicia Palma | AP Creative.
An Education in Diamonds
Sometimes the only thing that can make a girl feel better after a really rough day is a little daydreaming. I was indulging in some online retail therapy when I came across a really great little diamond tutorial from Seventy Seven Diamonds. I remember reading up on my 4 C’s back before I had a ring on my finger. These little charts took me back – and actually cheered me up (as did the site’s fabulous collection of all things diamond.) I hope you find it educational. A girl really should know all of her C’s (and then some), after all.
By the way, for some serious indulgence, check out their blog. The Elizabeth Taylor post alone will make you smile at least a little.
Nordstrom Fits America: BRAvo! Event
With October being the official Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I’ve decided to get involved in as many different ways as time will allow. Aside from participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure event (although, for me, it will be more like a “walk” for the cure), I will, once again, be joining Nordstrom in their efforts to support the Susan G. Komen Foundation with their annual Nordstrom Fits America event, BRAvo.
I wrote about this event last year hoping it would be a small call to action to ladies who may not have the time to run a race or do a marathon but still want to help somehow. I hope to do the same this year and encourage you to make an appointment to get fitted and help Nordstrom donate, as they do every year, to the search for the cure to breast cancer.
With every bra purchase, Nordstrom and participating brands (below) will donate $2 to work towards a world without breast cancer. To learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.komen.org.
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: Please call Dadeland Mall, Lingerie on two, 786.709.4100, ext. 1240
Also, for more information, including the Nordstrom Prosthesis Program, proper bra fit, or to make an appointment online, CLICK HERE. The Nordstrom Fits America event runs from Thursday, October 20 through Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Missoni for Target: September 13, 2011
This is just a gentle reminder (though I’m sure if you know the name, you won’t need a reminder) that the Missoni collection for Target will be available Tuesday, September 13th in stores and online at Target.com/Missoni. In the meantime, here’s a tempting little teaser pic that’s not really helping to soothe the craving for all those delicious prints:
My First FNO
So, I’m pretty proud to report that I’m no longer an FNO virgin. Yve and I decided it was no longer OK for us to miss out on one of fashion’s biggest nights and headed out to the next best place to celebrate if you’re outside of New York City – Merrick Park in Coral Gables.
We braved the crowds and made our way through throngs of shoppers to enjoy parties at Nordstrom, Diane Von Furstenberg, Betsey Johnson, and Neiman Marcus. The energy was great, the crowds were fun, the stores had fantastic displays, and I picked up a couple of great items along the way (see blurry pics below). I really hope to make this an annual tradition with the girls.
Did any of you celebrate FNO? Post pics of your favorite part of the evening. I’d love to see how everyone else enjoyed it!
Fashion’s Night Out 2011
It’s that time of year again – the retail world can rejoice as fashion lovers worldwide gather in their respective cities to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, an evening dedicated to supporting the retail industry in all its couture-ious glory. What was once an evening reserved only for those lucky enough to live in New York City has now expanded into a global outpouring of love and support for designers on every continent. You can now also plan your own fabulous night out with their online itinerary feature. And if you absolutely must miss all the glamour in person, you can still catch a bit of the action online. Check out their internet retail guide for details. As usual, the exclusive Fashion’s Night Out Collection will be available in stores and online with 40% of the proceeds benefiting the New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust. Finally, you can keep up with the latest on FNO via Twitter or Facebook. Thursday can’t come soon enough. Happy shopping!