Serena is the Victor @ Sony Ericsson Open in Miami

Serena Williams victory felt as beautiful as the weather in Miami this weekend. She defeated Jelena Jankovic and claimed her second straight $3.77 million Sony Ericsson Open title.

Ms. Williams captured a 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 victory in a 2-hour, 25-minute affair and won her 12th straight match in Miami capturing her 30th career title in 41 finals appearances. Serena won $590,000. Jankovic received $295,675. She improved to 14-1 so far this season.

Congrats!

Life on the Beach

The Miami International Boat Show is here in Miami Beach and the yachts are gorgeous!! I live on Millionaire's Row where part of the boat show is taking place and some interesting views have been floating past my home. I was looking out my living room window into my backyard (the beach) and had to do a double take when I saw this house being towed across the Atlantic by a boat. Only in Miami will you see something this crazy.

PS
Friends stay safe during the snow storms tonight. I promise I'll be thinking of you as I sip a Bellini and lay out in this beautiful, 78 degree weather. Love Ya! (smile)

Flashes: Christian Louboutin Spring Collection in Bal Harbour, Miami

Christian Louboutin with Trina Robinson


Carol Phillips and Sandee Saunders


Trina Robinson

(Photos: SocialMiami)

Fabulous sistas socialites have been out and about in Miami Beach and the beautiful Caribbean weather has made it so easy to do so. Trina Robinson an anchor for NBC 6 in Miami, Sandee Saunders and Carol Phillips were in attendance at upscale Shops at Bal Harbour, for famous shoe-designer Christian Louboutin's Spring 2008 collection launch at Saks 5th Avenue.
Ladies who purchased a pair of the red-soled Louboutins had an opportunity to meet the shoe-maker and have their soles autographed.

Society Stars: Alonzo Mourning Charities Kingpin Classic in Miami

Alonzo and Tracy Mourning

Bryant Mckinnie with Edgerrin James and Dorell Wright

Samantha Jacobs and Kookie

Dwyane Wade with Alonzo and Tracy

(Photos: JLash)

Last night, celebs,athletes and locals joined Alonzo and his wife Tracy to support a great cause. Alonzo Mourning Charities held its 3rd Annual Kingpin Classic in Miami Beach at Lucky Strike Lanes. The event was held to raise funds for the Honey Shine Mentoring Program, a program founded in 2002 by Alonzo's wife, Tracy Wilson Mourning. Honey Shine's mission is to develop and nurture the mind, body and soul of young women by providing experiences that enlighten and create balance in their lives.

Strike Team member tickets sold for $500 each allowing bowlers to be paired with a sports/entertainment celebrity and receive memorabilia and other perks. Meanwhile spectators enjoyed cocktails, catering and played billiards.

Alonzo's Heat teammates Dwyane Wade and Dorell Wright were in the house. Miami natives, NFL players Bryant McKinnie of the Minnesota Vikings and Edgerrin 'EJ' James of Arizona Cardinals also came out. That's just naming a few athletes. Honey Shine mentor and celebrity stylist, Kookie shared laughs with writer and Fashionable Palate owner, Samantha Jacobs. Celebrity photographer, J Lash was on hand to catch all the action.

The event was a success with over 300 guests, raffles and a live auction where luxury items and sports memorabilia, including Alonzo's autographed sneakers sold for thousands of dollars!

It's great to see successful people giving back to their community.

Casa Ricordi Gala in Miami

Diva, Indra Thomas

Eduardo Villa with Indra Thomas

Mark Rucker

Sheldon Anderson and family.

Mark Rucker with Eglise Guitierrez
(Photos:Social Miami)


This past Saturday, patrons and performers gathered for a pre-concert benefit reception for Orchestra Miami and the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami.

After the reception everyone enjoyed the 2008 Premiere Concert of Orchestra Miami at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. The evening honored the 200th anniversary of highly regarded music publishers Casa Ricordi and featured a spectacular opera review of popular Ricordi catalogue selections. The audience was entertained and gave several standing ovations to guests performers Elise Gutierrez, Indra Thomas, Mark Rucker and Gregory Schmidt. The Civic Chorale of Greater Miami also performed. Soprano, Indra Thomas dazzled like a true diva in her beautiful, beaded red gown. UM/Sylvester Cancer board member and president of Northern Trust Bank of Florida for Miami-Dade, Sheldon T. Anderson and his wife Florence attended the concert with their two sons.

After the concert, patrons were invited to a cast party at the Ricordi home.

2 Fashionable Brothers= Bogosse

Fabrice and Patrick Tardieu
(Photo:Gary James,Source:Ocean Drive)

Not only are these two Haitian brothers handsome, they're intelligent, have great style and are in business together. Brothers, Fabrice and Patrick Tardieu have a high fashion men's line called Bogosse. . "The name comes from the french term beau gosse, meaning 'handsome guy' explains Patrick , Bogosse CEO and former captain of the Haitian national soccer team. "It's a phrase used to describe the best-looking guy in the room, the kind that ladies find irresistible."
(Photos:SoBogosse)

Bogosse was such an appropriate name, being that it's a menswear company that makes high quality tailored shirts in beautiful eye-catching colors and prints that aren't gaudy. I love the vintage 50's/ Miami Vice/ European vibe these shirts have, with the contrast stitching, satin trim detailing and caribbean palette.

Bogosse has an impressive list of supporters like: Jamie Fox, Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Parker, Ryan Seacrest and Usher.
TV personality, Ryan Seacrest wearing Bogosse.

The naturally dapper brothers' travels and experiences clearly inspired their journey into fashion. Patrick and Fabrice, were raised comfortably in the Delmas 83 community in Haiti, by hard-working parents who operated a successful import/export business.

At the age of 16, older brother Patrick, a youth soccer prodigy, moved to Brussels to play professionally and study business at Belgium's European University College. Shortly after he graduated, he had a brief stint playing soccer for the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers before starting successful freight shipping company Tarimex.

Fabrice who's Bogosse's creative director, moved to Miami at age 13, eventually heading to the European University de Paris.
Fabrice was working in Paris as the head sales rep and distribution supervisor for Emporio Armani to retailers in France and the French Caribbean when Patrick decided it was time to try his passion for fashion. Patrick approached younger brother Fabrice, who was totally supportive and the rest is history!

Ladies keep an eye out for their women's collection!!

Visit www.bogosse.com to find their international locations.