So, we are now just a short week and half until the 86th racing of the Virginia Gold Cup on May 7 at Great Meadow in the Plains, Virginia. The races bring out the cream of the crop for an afternoon in the sun filled with mint juleps, seersucker, fun hats, and hot dresses. Needless [...]
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Giddy Up!
Posted in BelleActivities, tagged Horse Racing, Lilly Pulitzer, Springtime activities, Virginia Gold Cup on April 27, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Author Promotes New Book With Boutique Party in Bethesda
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleBooks, tagged DailyCandy, Fashion, Lauren Weisberger, Shopping, The Devil Wears Prada, TLC, White + Warren on October 5, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Ginger boutique drew more than 60 fashion-forward females to Bethesda last night for a special cocktail party with Lauren Weisberger in honor of her new book Last Night at the Chateau Marmont. Boutique owner Gretchen Hitchner, and local DailyCandy editor Annie Lou Bayly hosted the party to kickoff Bethesda Row Boutique Week—translation: trunk and fashion [...]
It’s All About the U!
Posted in BelleActivities, tagged DC Canes, Football, Jacory Harris, Randy Shannon, Sebastian the Ibis, Storm Johnson, University of Miami on September 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Today is a historic day. Today marks the first official University of Miami football game of 2010 season, a season poised for victory. We have Sebastian the Ibis, Coach Randy Shannon, quarterback Jacory Harris, and a freshman runningback named Storm Johnson. (Seriously, his name is Storm. How much more perfect could that be?!?) And then [...]
Swim, Sand, and Hot Fashions
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleGiveaways, BelleStyle, tagged Anna Wintour, Diesel, Ed Hardy, Fashion Shows, Kardashians, Mercedes-Benz, Red Carter, Swimwear, Trina Turk, True Religion on July 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last night Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim officially kicked off at the Raleigh in South Beach with the Trina Turk fashion show followed by the opening night pool party. I’ll be attending multiple shows including Ed Hardy, True Religion, and Red Carter (a Miami native) throughout the weekend. Additionally, surrounding swim events are happening at the [...]
Setting Sail
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleTravels, tagged Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams, Cruising, Ice Lounge, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Norwegian Epic, So Cool Events, Svedka on July 8, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Today I set sail on the inaugural cruise of Norwegian Cruise Line‘s newest ship, the Norwegian Epic. The two-day cruise to nowhere (i.e. out into the water overnight then back) will include a serious amount of fun activities such as a dinner and acrobat show from Cirque Productions, a performance by the Blue Man Group, [...]
Get Potter-ed
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleTravels, tagged Activities, Daniel Radcliffe, Family Attractions, Harry Potter, Laughs, Rollercoasters, Rupert Grint, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Theme Parks, Tom Felton, Universal Orlando on June 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »
That’s right kids! Tomorrow is the official grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. The project has been nearly five years in the making, including a reported $200 million in construction during the past two years, and is quite simply the best recreation you can imagine. Last month I had [...]
Birthday Party Pics!!!
Posted in BelleActivities, tagged Activities, Beaus, Belles, Birthdays, Bowling, Cocktails, Entertainment, Laughs, Miami on May 25, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Saturday’s bowl-a-thon at Lucky Strike in South Beach was a great success! Champagne toasts, bottom-less beers, good friends, and caramel turtle cheesecake…perfect way to ring in my 25th year. Thanks to all those who came out to celebrate! And for those of you unable to make it, here’s a look inside the festivities:
May 23, 1985
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleMusings, tagged Activities, Bowling, Cocktails, Entertainment, Laughs, Lifestyle, Miami on May 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
May Twenty third, Nineteen Eighty-Five marks the first day this Southern belle was alive. It’s been 25 years and she’s still going strong, so she celebrated this milestone with a Bowl-a-thon! That’s right folks, today is my 25th birthday:) And this year I decided to forgo the traditional dinner and/or night of drinking in favor [...]
It Truly is a Magical World…
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleTravels, tagged Activities, Entertainment, Family, Laughs, Lifestyle, New Orleans, Travel, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World on May 19, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Earlier this week I had the opportunity to visit Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando while staying at the Disney Port Orleans French Quarter hotel. (Hilarious right?) One night I regressed to childhood at the Magic Kingdom—think candy, characters, and Tomorrowland. The next was filled with exhilaration riding roller coasters at the Islands of Adventure [...]
Prep and Polo: Pictures from the 2010 Miami Beach Polo World Cup
Posted in BelleActivities, BelleBites, BelleStyle, tagged Activities, Beach, Drinks, Entertainment, Food, Lilly Pulitzer, Sports on April 27, 2010 | 3 Comments »
As promised, here’s a look inside the 2010 Miami Beach Polo World Cup. If you haven’t ever been, it’s worth the trip!
