MIA Welcomes Britto

Miami-based and internationally renowned artist, Romero Britto opens his newest store, Shop Britto® tomorrow at MIA (Miami International Airport, in case you didn't get it).

The new store will open in the new American Airlines North Terminal at Concourse D and will feature prints, souvenirs, casual clothes and other collectibles featuring Britto’s signature artistic creations.

Shop Britto® is the first store an artist has opened at MIA.

Art Basel

Miamians, get ready for Art Basel and all its glory starting this Thursday, December 3rd running through December 6th.

Click here for the official Art Basel Showguide.

Puma Store Holiday Party

Kick-Off December on Dec. 2nd at the Puma Store in Aventura. The event includes discounts throughout the whole store and gifts with purchase for the first 100 shoppers. Also included are several DJ Hero kiosks and a live DJ.

Happy Shopping!

Beary Special Toy Drive

Start your spirit of giving early this year and help Build-A-Bear Workshop collect as many new, unwrapped toys or bears for Toys for Tots this Saturday, November 7th and Sunday, November 8th.

Participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations in the Miami area include:

The Falls

US1 & SW 136 Street

Pembroke Lakes Mall

11401 Pines Blvd.

Sawgrass Mills

12801 West Sunrise Blvd.

Black Friday Pre-Planning...

what's on our list of "must-haves?" Check it out....



Go to http://www.blakroc.com/ to see webisodes of the making-of with some of our fave artists...including Mr. Mos Def.

Just. Love. This.

I heard this song last night in a movie I was watching. Don't cha love when you unexpectedly hear a song you love in random places? love this.

Take On The Challenge

Are you soccer savvy? Record a video of yourelf doing a cool soccer move or trick and have a chance to win $50,000 in cash from Degree Men.

Watch the video below for more info on the video contest.

Good luck to all.

Um...where's the entrance?

Nestled in Miami's up-and-coming Wynwood neighborhood on 34th and N. Miami Ave, there is no fancy entrance or line around the block or any real big bruhaha extravaganza letting you know you've arrived at an awesome location. Instead, look for the "red awning" in the alley, knock on the door and in you go to Miami's newest hot spot - Bardot.

Last night StrictlyMIA and I had a chance to venture over to the grand opening of this new lounge filled with plush couches, a pool table, pinball machines and the type of decorative items you find at a thrift store and think, "where can I put that?" The vibe was chill (the manager walks around in a kimono with burning incense and jams on the drums with patrons), the drinks cheap (had 6 AWESOME, quality beers, tab $30), and the music...well, it was spectacular (no Party in the USA by Miley...THANK GOD). Oh...and I forgot to mention, opening night included an appearance by designer Richie Rich and resulted in some random getting naked for a free trip to LA. Gotta love Miami. Overall - my new fave place. Enough said.

Check it out:
34th North Miami Ave
Park in the alley and look for the awning

It's all fun and games...

Until I get stuck in traffic on the Biscayne parking lot for an hour! I'm literally sitting at home, afraid to venture out again. Today was Miami's Carnival on 2nd ave. Very fun festivities and lively music going on...but for the love of god, I wish they would've planned for some better traffic control! Please take note, City of Miami, you have to do better next time!

Here's a peek of the what when down courtesy of the Miami Herald:

The Soul Collective

Kia Soul Collective presents three days of music, art, and design for FREE at The Awarehouse.

Starting today and running through Sunday, October 4th you can enjoy free live music by N.E.R.D and Clipse and DJ sets by Lazaro Casanova and Danny Daze (just to name a few).

However, In order to score tickets to Sunday's musical guest, N.E.R.D, you must test drive the new KIA soul.

Click here for the rest of the line-up and more info.

The Awarehouse: 550 NW 29 St-Wynwood