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Aventura Insider Presentation
About 2 weeks ago, Aventura mall recently invited a few miami bloggers to have an inside look at a few select stores, their Turnberry for the Arts pieces, and their newest restaurant The Grill on the Alley. We were known as Aventura Insiders. We even had our own hashtag on twitter which we all took advantage of.
We started off at Sephora with Illde Goncalves, Sephora Pro artist/celebrity makeup artist (google him, his work is sick) setting the model’s look for the day and discussing summer makeup trends with us. The whole Sephora team was really great, they were my favorite stop. Very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly just all around awesome. I’d definitely recommend this Sephora for Express makeup services, one on one private sessions to revamp your makeup collection and the way you approach beauty, or their special occasion makeovers. I really feel like you’d be in good hands with this team.
Check out my other Instagram‘s from my tour
I didn’t plan on using instas for the blog but hey it happens. Above you can see some goodies Sephora gifted us. I’ve been using the Full action Extreme effect mascara for 2 weeks straight now. Though loyal to DiorShow, I usually have mascara ADD. I like to mix it up and try a bunch. This is the first time that I’ve been using something exclusively when I have all of my regular mascara’s at my disposal. Definitely recommended. The Jumbo liners are only $10 a pop and I will be hitting up Sephora for the purple, green and basically any other color they come in. These are wonderful, did I mention they are waterproof up to 12 hours. Oh yeah. Though I use some Sephora makeup brushes & their OPI collaborations, I’ve never considered using products from their makeup collection . Another great item I like is the Sephora Lush Flush lip and cheek stain. I usually avoid stain’s like the plague but these give my lips a kind of “just bitten” glow. I haven’t used it on my cheeks yet.
With our model beautifed we headed to my home away from home at Aventura, Zingara. Zingara is a Mexican brand that uses high quality Italian fabrics in vibrant colors and prints. Their store is essentially a one stop swim destination. You can grab accessories, hats, bags, wraps, cover ups even shoes with your swimsuit. You don’t need to go anywhere else. They have a very bohemian vibe to their pieces. On my Tumblr you can see some photos from another Zingara event I attended.
Koko & Palenki owner Pamela Garcia in J Brand Martini denim
The final store stop was Koko & Palenki. I think Koko & Palenki really bring something special to the mall, in that it’s a boutique right in the mall. Introducing mass market consumers to boutique shopping in a way that’s comfortable for them. I love going into K&P. They carry Furla candy bags (though they were sold out on this visit), Halston, J Brand, Alexis, Equipment, Elizabeth & James…basically everything you want. All thanks to the style savvy of Pamela and stylist Shari Bloch.
This was my favorite look at Koko & Palenki. It features a snakeskin print Equipment top, with Goldsign denim flares and a Hammitt bag with 24kt studs. Apparently this bag has been featured on True Blood. I’m keeping an eye out for it. Not to be outdone by the bag’s hardware the jewelry featured is an assortment from Jewels by Dunn, Gerard Yosca, & French Kande.
Lunch time was AWESOME. I had a burger that was like bigger than my head, I had to take it home. We were given an assortment of appetizers to try and desserts but we got each picked our own entrees. The menu is extensive and I can’t wait to go back and try some of the other things the girl’s ordered that had me green with envy. Haha.
Some other things I really dig about Aventura Mall: A chance to grab mochi ice cream from Bearded Papa’s a place I frequented in Orlando. I love popping into Inglot, the only one in Florida might I add. Amazingly pigmented eyeshadow, so worth it. They’re also opening a boba (bubble tea) place. Yeah, I’m dying. The wing of the mall where it’s opening is already a fave so couldn’t be happier about THAT placement haha.
I had a friend comment on instagram that all my pictures were making her miss South Florida (she lives in Orlando now) and that it’s her absolute favorite mall. I may have to agree. All it needs is an H&M hint hint. Thanks so much to everyone involved and for inviting me out. I had a great time, hanging with my girls and squeeing over makeup, clothing and delicious food.
Wow, girlie, this looks like such a fun event! I may have to check out those Sephora products (especially the stain & the liner!!). That studded bag is AMAZING. I could so see that in my wardrobe.
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Ria Reply:
August 8th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
You will LOVE the stain and the liner. Seriously. Like in store I knew I was gonna love the liner but I was pleasantly surprised about the stain. It’s a staple in my bag now and you don’t need much of it, so it’s great.
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how fun… sephora has such awesome goodies. you kinda can’t go wrong there.. the Koko & Palenki looks awesome too.. i always love me some snakeskin!
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annette
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Lovely blog
loved all the Piccys 
Do check out mine too!
I was in Aventura on saturday- I love that place and I go there sometimes just to hangout too.. hehehehe
Since long I’;m searching fellow bloggers from Miami/ FL area… glad to have found you.. Please do let me know if there are any such events – would love to learn more!!!
Thanks
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Ria Reply:
August 8th, 2011 at 11:50 pm
There are quite few bloggers in the Miami area, and I’m always meeting more. Aventura is pretty great, the mall is the only reason I go over that way. I usually post about public events on twitter, my blog’s fb page and all on the events page here. Just keep an eye out.
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Looks like such a fun event…well both of them. Your Adventura Insider and the coverage of swim week!
Shasie of Live Life in Style
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what a fun day! I’m jealous! Thanks for visiting just fab and leaving an awesome comment!
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That mochi looks delicious!! I’m the same way. I use sephora brushes and I love the make-up brands they carry, but I don’t think I’ve used any of their sephora brand products. I will definitely be giving their mascara a try since it looks so amazing on Annie V. Those shop-owners look so stylish!
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Ria Reply:
August 10th, 2011 at 2:44 am
lol I didn’t photograph mochi, just mentioned it. The food is Tuna, that I was too chicken to try and then a brownie/ice cream thing which is like my fave desert ever.
Seriously I use that mascara EVERY DAY now. I’m wearing it right now still. Like I love it. BUY IT/TRY IT.
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Woah check out that mall, that might be the fanciest mall I’ve ever seen! Haha I’m clearly from upstate NY. Also, I still so badly want a Furla candy bag, every time I hear them mentioned I cry a little bit inside, lol!
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Ria Reply:
August 10th, 2011 at 2:46 am
I know right, it’s pretty fancy. They have an escargot stand haha. I weep every time someone mentions them. I signed up to win a contest here in Miami to be their ambassador and they’d gift me the candy collection and I’d act as their spokesperson here at events etc etc and I lost last minute. I was INCREDIBLY displeased haha.
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Ashley Reply:
August 10th, 2011 at 3:15 am
An escargot stand in a mall? My mind is blown! Also, I’m crying over here for you about that contest – would you have gotten every color? Ugh that’s so depressing!
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Ria Reply:
August 10th, 2011 at 3:57 am
Yup, so was mine when I waslked by it haha. YES! You know I would have had a giveaway on the blog too! I can never win fb like contests.
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This looked like a blast! WAH i cry to myself lol
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Your pic’s are making me miss it too. I spent a lot of time in Miami as a Photographers Assistant. Great place thanks for the reminder . Xxxx
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Oh great! I love the swimtsuit!
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I just went to Aventura Mall today and Boba is finally open. I am a tapioca fan and have been looking for a good bubble tea in South Florida for the longest. Boba is AMAZING, they have soooo many options and other than having really tasty and creative drinks, it really seems like they are really into the all natural and organic concept, something that is hard to find dow Here. I’m absolutely going back. I wonder if they have any other locations, do you know?
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Ria Reply:
August 21st, 2011 at 4:50 am
I’m not sure but there are supposedly other boba places sprinkled around the area. One in Davie called M&H cafe or something like that. Then something else around the Aventura area. I’m realyl excited to check it out. Thanks for letting me know it was open. I miss boba so much from Orlando when it was pretty much always accessible.
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