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Miami-North Pole: The Quest for Resort Clothing

On January 3, 2012 · 7 Comments · In Fly, Go, Miami, Shopping, Summer
Hello Darlings,

I only brought my favourite Polka Dot— my carry-on suitcase with a pet name— to Miami. Polka Dot has been my loyal travel companion for the past year and has never failed to fit five pairs of heels in company of all my outfits. As I packed for this adventure, I was expecting to go shopping for new summer items.

As a Canadian shopping enthusiast, I am a frequent "victim" of high shipping fees, price inflation and crazy duties. With American travel in my future, I saved up the past few months planning to indulge in the land of lower taxes and smaller price tags. Image my surprise when it is +25 celsius outside, but the stores are stocked with parkas, boots and hats! WHAT?

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Miami Downtown: The Year of Black Dragon

On January 2, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Fly, Miami, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

The year of 2012 is especially significant in the Chinese zodiac. Combinations of animal signs create a cycle where the Year of the Black Dragon occurs only once every 60 years, which symbolizes water and the colour black.¹ Of personal note, Dragon is my zodiac sign.

To ring in my own new year, I enjoyed a lovely dinner with a delightful bottle of Oregon wine and delicious lobster tail.Instead of staying in South Beach and taking part in one of the night club parties, I wanted an urban atmosphere of restaurants and tall buildings :P Everyone knows that a city girl can be taken out of a city but the city can never be taken out of her.

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South Beach Miami: Shopping For New Years

On December 31, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Fly, Go, Miami, Shopping, Summer
Hello Darlings,

Just hours before the clock strikes midnight and we welcome a new year, I am preparing for my night out and reflecting on 2011!

Steps taken forward, and a few back, but overall this year was terrific. This year it really sunk in the value of determination and strength - as the saying goes you get what you work for, not what you deserve! (oh crumbs—I just realized that I'm out of Moroccan Oil - let the frizz begin).

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South Beach Miami: Sushi Samba

On December 29, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Fly, Go, Miami, Restaurants, Summer, Wear
Hello Darlings,

I am absolutely in love with South Beach. The beach is a relaxing retreat from the buzz of Ocean Drive, and I love the variety of characters.

My day began on the beach with an attempt to read Lolita, which I began months ago. An hour later – and only one page read – my plans changed and I slipped on my teeny-tiny silk dress to seek out lunch on Lincoln Road.

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