Shortcuts To Fabulous

Shortcut to Fabulous Bangles under $25

Bangles are such a fun trend, especially cause they still fit even after an eating binge at your favorite restaurant. Here are some fabulous bangles we found, all under $25:

So, add some flair to your wrists and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous bangles!

Website Wednesday…Shortcut to Fabulous Figure Fixing Clothes

Who: Spanx

What: Wrinkle resistant, tummy tightening, bottom boosting black basics (dress, pants, shirt, skirt)

When: As many days as you can get away with it!

Where: Spanx Website

Why: Because looking ten pounds thinner is always in fashion.

All Readers…Check out today’s deal on Groupon

Groupon Miami has a deal for Beauty.com…you don’t have to live in Miami to take advantage of this deal! $15 for $30 Worth of Products on Beauty.com. Thisis like getting 50% off you favorite make-up product, face wash, etc! Click here to sign up with Groupon and get access to the deal.

Shortcut to Fabulous Beaded Necklaces

We recently discovered an awesome resource for inexpensive jewelry…ebay. Okay, so ebay has been around awhile. So, this is not some great discovery. However, the search term we’ve been using lately to score some awesome necklaces is “vintage jewelry lot” or “vintage beaded necklaces.” We have found great sets of necklaces for under $10. We are talking super cute, completely on trend beaded necklaces.

Check out some necklaces up for auction right now:

Click here to visit the store of one our favorite ebay sellers.

So, get your bidding ready and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous jewelry!

Miami Monday…Shortcut to Fabulous Fine Dining

Miami Spice is approaching. What is Miami Spice? It is a two month event where fancy restaurants serve up three course meals for a fixed price. Think restaurant week in New York, but better cause it lasts for two months is not as insanely crowded. Saturday, July 31, 2010 is the bIg Spice kick off event. Here is the info:

Saturday, July 31, 2010
Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser
Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
(305) 539-3000
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Miami Beach Convention Center invite you to enjoy the 1st Annual Miami Spice Kickoff Event & Fundraiser, featuring tastings from a selection of participating Miami Spice restaurants and celebrity chefs selling and signing cookbooks. Proceeds will benefit Share Our Strength and Madison’s Wish.

6–10 p.m. VIP • 7–10 p.m. General Admission

VIP†: $75 in advance – $100 day of event
† VIP Tickets include open bar, special advance tasting preview from 6–7 p.m., and complimentary valet parking.

General Admission: $35 in advance – $50 day of event

Limited capacity. Must be at least 21 to enter.

Click here to visit the Miami Spice website, learn where to buy tickets and see participating restaurants.

Shortcut to Fabulous Music to your Ears

Check out today’s woot deal…a current generation refurbished 8 GB ipod touch for $129.99 ($5 shipping). Click here to get the deal.

So, tune in to this deal and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous music.

Shortcut to Fabulous Crossbody Bags Part II

We posted some fabulous crossbody bags not too long ago and our lovely readers (that’s you!) loved them so much every one of them seems to have sold out. Some of you have emailed us and asked us to find you some new ones. Well, we did and this time we found more in all price ranges…a few under $50! So here they are. Note, our pick is the $20 little canvas bag from Bloomies photographed here. We think this bag is the next big thing!

So, cross your body with one of these bags and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous crossbody bags.

Website Wednesday…Shortcut to Fabulous Contests, Prizes and More!

There is a gal at my office who is always entering contests. Radio contests, web contests, you name it, she enters it. And guess what…she wins!!!! She has won trips, movie premier tickets and more. I always look at her with envy when she tells me about the lastest fabulous prize she’s won, and I think “Why can’t I ever when a contest…I need a Chanel bag or a trip to NYC just like anyone else does!?” Then I realize, I never enter contests. So, I found this site for you!

Who: The Giveaway Diva

What: A website to finding the best contests and giveaways on the web.

When: Whenever you are feeling lucky, but don’t want to waste money on a lottery ticket!

Where: http://thegiveawaydiva.blogspot.com/

Why: Because entering a contest is fun and a great way to pass the time.

Shortcut to Fabulous Rentable Wearables

Ever want to wear some designer duds for a night out on the town or a special occasion, but can’t justify the price for for a one night affair? Well, luckily a few U.S. companies have started renting out designer dresses and moderately affordable prices. The concept of renting designer dresses has been around in Europe for years, and finally we have a couple of sources stateside for dress rentals. Here is a run down of what’s out there:

Rent the Runway: They have a great selection of dresses and accessories from designers such as Herve Leger, Helmut Lang, Alice and Olivia and more. Here is how it works. You enter the date of your event, your size and shipping zipcode on our homepage and you will receive a result set of dresses and accessories available for your special occasion. Then you reserve the dress and it is shipped to you with a comes with a pre-paid, pre-addressed return envelope that you can drop into any blue USPS mailbox. No need to worry about dry-cleaning or any other fuss. To make sure you get the right fit, they have “stylists” on hand who have tried every dress in their inventory on multiple different body types and are the ‘fit experts’. Call, email or live chat with them and the first time you rent a dress from any particular designer, they will let you try it in two different sizes – at no extra charge – just to be sure.

Wear Today Gone Tomorrow: Rents dress, tops and jackets from designers such as M Missoni, Zac Posen, Versace and more. This company seems to have a wider selection of high end, well known designers. It operates very similarly to Rent the Runway in that you select a dress, order for a specific date and the dress comes with pre-paid return packaging. Wear Today, Gone Tomorrow created what they call a revolutionary ‘Standardized Sizing’ system across designers. They also provide fit, height and styling tips for each piece of clothing (check out ‘SIZE CHART/FIT TIPS’ on each dress’ description page). You can also contact one of their Style Consultants for fit help. They are so confident in their ‘Standardized Sizing’, they are offer a ‘RISK-FREE’ trial: if it doesn’t fit, simply contact them immediately to obtain a return authorization, return it unworn within one day, and they will refund the rental/cleaning fee to you (less shipping).

We suggest going to a swanky store like Saks or Neimans to see if you can find the dress you are considering or at least a dress made by the same designer to try it on before renting. Dress rental is a fabulous way to look and feel amazing and special, without breaking the bank. How many times have you done out and purchased a dress from the sale rack for $100, worn it once and then let that cheap little frock sit in your closet? Well, the dress rental concept lets you look and feel like a million bucks (or at least several hundred or several thousand) for the price of a cute top. It is like borrowing from your favorite celebrity’s closet!

So, break out your wallet and rent your way to a fabulous, designer dress.

Miami Monday…Shortcut to Fabulous Wynwood Dining Experience

This weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Wynwood District’s newest hip eatery, Joeys. The restaurant is tucked in the heart of the Wynwood Art district. The neighborhood may not be the best, but there is plenty of free street parking right in front of the restaurant and free valet. The restaurant has quite a following, so reservations are recommended. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is quaint, hip and modern, but not pretentious. There is an amazing mosaic tiled wall with Michaelangelo’s David (sadly,only his face) tiled to the right side. Bring a sweater if you reserve indoors, because the restaurant is chilly!

The wine menu has a pretty good selection. I ordered a glass of the Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco and I loved it! There is nothing better than a good meal with a bubbly wine, good company and someone else paying the tab!

On to the starters. We started with the Soup of the Day, a creamy zucchini and eggplant soup with great flavor; and Bruschetta Caprese mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil and oregano on pizza bread. I wasn’t in love with the pizza bread, it lacked flavor and the texture kind of mimicked the cheese on toast my mom would make for me as a child.

For the entree, I ordered the Ricotta and spinach Ravioli with cream and salmon, which was the perfect blend of rich decadence and wonderful flavor. The salmon flavor was not overwhelming and added the perfect punch to the creamy sauce. The chef used real salmon, which was a nice surprise. My table mates ordered pizzas, the Vegetariana: tomato, mozzarella, assorted grilled vegetables and the Thea: gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, truffle oil, topped with arugula. The pizzas had nice flavor and a nice crunch crust, but the rest of the pizza was a little floppy for my taste. I would stick with the pasta dishes here, as they are divine and seem to be Joeys specialty.

For dessert, I am happy to report a great selection of yummies to suit every taste is available. We ordered chocolate cake topped with marscapone cheese and chocolate chips….pure yum on a plate, a fig tart…D-I-V-I-N-E and mango sorbet which was fresh and fully of mango flavor.

Overall, I give this restaurant four yums out of five. We had a fabulous meal with two starters, three entrees, three desserts and three glasses of wine for under $100. The menu has interesting and flavorful items and the prices relative upscale dining experience make Joeys a good value and a great night out!

So,reserve a table at Joeys make a night of it and enjoy this shortcut to fabulous food!

Joeys
2506 NW 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
305.438.0488
http://www.joeyswynwood.com

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