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 <title>Lora Drasner Celebrates Sunsets at Epic--Miami</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1904</link>
<description><![CDATA[Self-taught photographer, Lora Drasner, along with her husband, Fred Drasner, celebrated the launch of Lora’s first book, <i>Sunsets</i> at EPIC Residences and Hotel. The sun setting on beautiful Biscayne Bay provided the perfect backdrop for the evening, as Lora was on hand to sign books while guests enjoyed Champagne, hor d’ouvres and music by DJ Shlomi. Accentuating the night, Lora was dressed in true sunset style in a beautifully designed red and orange Nameen Khan dress. The sunset cocktail event also marked the debut of Lora’s artwork, consisting of several of her photographs transferred to canvas, including the Heart Reef in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and a sunset of the Central Park skyline, which was bought during the event.  <br />
<a href="http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/media/210/20080512-Jennifer_Vallopi_&amp;_Lora_Drasner.jpg">null</a>]]></description>
<category>Miami</category>
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 <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 08:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>Bertolli - making romance last</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1905</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hai there Diva's. Recently I got my hands on the new ready pasta sauce by Bertolli. I just boiled some ravioli and garnished it with this new sauce. The results were yummy and romantic. Me and my boyfriend sat down for this great dinner and spent some quality time together. I felt like a chef and was romanced for being such a great cook. I just wanted to share this new product from Bertolli of premium sauce pouches with you Diva's. Even a relationship expert , with whom I sat down with talking food and romance agreed. She even added that cooking up a frozen meal gives you time to enjoy your dinner and focus on your relationship, rather than being stressed out while sweating away in the kitchen. Also mentioning that most couples feel like romance is lacking from their relationship. And it isn’t a surprise. We are all busy, stressed, and forget that intimate conversations are an essential part of a relationship. According to the Bertolli Romance Report 84% of American couples would rather have dinner together. Sharing a meal gives you and your partner an opportunity to reconnect, emotionally and physically. A little time spent together - without the cell phones and Blackberrys - goes a long way.<br />
Another survey finding says that almost fur in ten (38%) of Americans agree that in an age where open lines of communication are literally at our fingertips, people are finding it harder and harder to connect with loved ones on a personal and intimate level. Food not only inspires conversation, but also gives couples the quality time needed for a healthy relationship. Its one of the simplest ways couples can revive their romance.<br />
http://www.bertolli.us/premiumpastasauce.aspx<br />
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per favore di piacere<br />
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DivaBB<br />
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<category>Everywhere</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1905</comments>
 <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 21:07:12 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>White-Hot Chic at Social Miami at the Sagamore--Miami</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1903</link>
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The summer is upon us, Divas and what better reason to step inside one of the coolest restaurants in Miami? It doesn't get more glamorous than the glossy white-on-white Social Miami at the Sagamore Hotel. Designer Sharon Lewis outfits the Jestsons-esque space with white leather barstools, marble tabletops and silver mesh curtains that compliment hotel owners Marty and Cricket Taplin’s contemporary art collection. The global menu of tapas-like plates is ideal for sharing like gnocchi with oxtail ragu and crab-stuffed deviled eggs.<br />
1671 Collins Ave., South Beach. 786.594.3344<br/><br/>tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/SocialMiamiSagamore" rel="tag">SocialMiamiSagamore</a>]]></description>
<category>Miami</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1903</comments>
 <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 17:09:40 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>Mother&apos;s Day at Equinox Spa--Miami</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1902</link>
<description><![CDATA[Join <a href="http://www.equinoxfitness.com/" target="_BLANK">Equinox</a> as they celebrate our hard-working moms, this Mother's Day with a variety of premiere spa packages at one of the two South Florida locations, South Beach or Coral Gables. Moms, now is the time to take advantage of the spa treatments/packages if you are not a member, this year all moms are invited to experience the entire club during their spa treatment visit. If you are an Equinox member, spend the day with your mom enjoying a spa treatment(s), any group fitness class, such as yoga or pilates mat, work out in the club, and/or enjoy the sauna or steam room. A definite perk and new beginning for those craving a well fit lifestyle.   <br />
DEEPLY TOUCHED ($180): 50 min Deep Tissue Massage, 25 min Reflexology. <br />
SIGNATURE BLEND ($215): 50 min Swedish Massage, 50 min Signature Facial.<br />
WELL POLISHED ($280): 50 min Swedish Massage, 50 min Signature Facial, 25 min Body Polish.<br />
Equinox South Beach<br />
520 Collins Avenue    <br />
305.673.1172 <br />
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Equinox Coral Gables<br />
370 San Lorenzo Avenue  <br />
786.497.8200<br/><br/>tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/Equinox" rel="tag">Equinox</a>]]></description>
<category>Miami</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1902</comments>
 <pubDate>Fri, 9 May 2008 09:21:04 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>A Taste of the Highlands-Atlanta</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1901</link>
<description><![CDATA[Awaken those taste buds, divas! A Taste of the Highlands and Fifth Group restaurants will be doing their darndest to make your mouth water this Saturday in Piedmont Park. There will be the obligatory samplings from some of the most fabulous restaurants in the Highlands (a fabulous neighborhood, and I should know, as I reside there:), as well as live music, beer, wine and other social lubricants to accompany all of the like-minded Atlantans with a taste for the good life. The event will last from 2-5 and benefits Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. You can tell yourself that any superfluous calories you consume are going towards the children. And the clincher: drinks are included in the ticket price! <br />
<br />
What: 6th Annual Taste of Atlanta<br />
When: Saturday, May 10th from 2-5pm<br />
Where: Piedmont Park<br />
Cost: $35 in advance (until noon on Friday), $40 at the door<br />
Tickets and more information:<br />
<a href="http://www.tasteofthehighlands.com/index.htm" target="_BLANK">www.tasteofthehighlands.com</a><br /><br/><br/>tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/tasteofthehighlands" rel="tag">tasteofthehighlands</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/fifthgroup" rel="tag">fifthgroup</a>]]></description>
<category>Atlanta</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1901</comments>
 <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 23:20:30 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>SDLA Exclusive Discount on Shecky’s Girls Night Out</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1900</link>
<description><![CDATA[Since the dawn of the diva, women have never had a problem finding a good excuse to throw a party. Your grandma invited the gals over to dish on Tupperware. Your mom and her crew spent afternoons deciphering their respective ‘seasons’ with the local Avon representative. Your neighbor once invited you over so you could drop a few Benji’s on at-home Botox injections. Now that our generation has been handed the proverbial chicks-only party torch, we’re excited to announce the return of a fabulous (and injection-free) way to gather up the gals: Shecky’s Girls Night Out. <br />
<br />
Join Social Diva May 21–22, from 5pm–10pm, at The Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Air Center, located at 3021 Airport Avenue (between Walgrove Ave. & S. Bundy Dr.). There you’ll find America’s favorite shopping party — Shecky’s Girls Night Out. At this special event you’ll shop up to 50 emerging designers on sale, sip delicious complimentary cocktails, sample fabulous products and services, and score one of Shecky’s famous Deluxe Goodie Bags (now in a NEW and ultra-fab tote). <br />
General Admission Tickets for this special event are only $10, Deluxe Goodie Bag Tickets are $25, and if you can gather up the rest of your Diva pals to attend, <a href="http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/la/spring2008/default.asp?rf=LA_SD" target="_BLANK">CLICK HERE </a> to inquire about Girlfriend Group Tickets that can save you up to 20% on admission. <br />
<br />
And because we would never expect our fellow divas to pay full price for anything (well, except maybe something one-of-a-kind and labeled with a Chanel tag), Shecky’s is hooking you up with an exclusive discount. Purchase one Deluxe Goodie Bag Ticket and receive the second one FREE! <br />
<a href="http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/la/spring2008/default.asp?rf=LA_SD" target="_BLANK"><br />
CLICK HERE</a>  to purchase your tickets to this huge event, but don’t wait too long to redeem your offer, Diva. These tickets have been known to sell out quick. <br />
<br />
Divalicious discounts on designer duds? Now THAT’S a reason to party! <br />]]></description>
<category>Los Angeles</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1900</comments>
 <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 19:44:54 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>Symphony in the City, May 10—Miami</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1899</link>
<description><![CDATA[Hey Divas, you don't want to miss this fabulous Miami event. There will be cocktails, there will be a chic and urbane crowd. The &#8220;Symphony in the City&#8221; party hosted by Friends of New World Symphony takes place Saturday May 10 at <br />
The vagabond<br />
30 NE 14th Street, Downtown, Miami<br />
8 -11 PM<br />
Featuring New World Fellows playing Classical, Reggae, Rock and Funk.<br />
Complimentary Admission for NWS members plus one guest. Contact Stacey.Glassman@nws.edu for $250 year long membership or buy a ticket for this event for $75. Great organization and a don't miss event.<br/><br/>tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/NewWorldSymphony" rel="tag">NewWorldSymphony</a>, <a href="http://technorati.com/tag/VagabondMiami" rel="tag">VagabondMiami</a>]]></description>
<category>Miami</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1899</comments>
 <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 13:43:41 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>Mother&apos;s Day Menu at Fleming&apos;s Steakhouse—Miami</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1896</link>
<description><![CDATA[<a href="www.flemingssteakhouse.com)" target="_BLANK">Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar </a>located in Coral Gables at 2525 Ponce de Leon Boulevard is offering a decadent 3-course Mother's Day prix fixe menu from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost is $30.95 per person (does not include tax and gratuity)<br />
Choice include: Filet Mignon Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, Bone-in Ham Steak or Roasted Turkey Crêpes. All entrées are served with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas, family-style. Dessert choices include: Strawberry Shortcake, White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse<br />
Reservations at (305) 569-7996.]]></description>
<category>Miami</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1896</comments>
 <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 11:18:00 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>SDSF Exclusive Discount on Shecky’s Girls Night Out</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1898</link>
<description><![CDATA[Since the dawn of the diva, women have never had a problem finding a good excuse to throw a party. Your grandma invited the gals over to dish on Tupperware. Your mom and her crew spent afternoons deciphering their respective ‘seasons’ with the local Avon representative. Your neighbor once invited you over so you could drop a few Benji’s on at-home Botox injections. Now that our generation has been handed the proverbial chicks-only party torch, we’re excited to announce the return of a fabulous (and injection-free) way to gather up the gals: Shecky’s Girls Night Out.  <br />
<br />
Join Social Diva June 4–5, from 5pm–10pm, at The Nob Hill Masonic Center, located at 1111 California Street (between Jones & Taylor Streets). There you’ll find America’s favorite shopping party — Shecky’s Girls Night Out. At this special event, you’ll shop up to 50 emerging designers on sale, sip delicious complimentary cocktails, sample fabulous products and services, and score one of Shecky’s famous Deluxe Goodie Bags (now in a NEW and ultra-fab tote). <br />
<br />
General Admission Tickets for this special event are only $10, Deluxe Goodie Bag Tickets are $25, and if you can gather up the rest of your Diva pals to attend, <a href="http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/sf/spring2008/default.asp?rf=SF_SD" target="_BLANK">CLICK HERE</a> to inquire about Girlfriend Group Tickets that can save you up to 20% on admission. <br />
<br />
And because we would never expect our fellow divas to pay full price for anything (well, except maybe something one-of-a-kind and labeled with a Chanel tag), Shecky’s is hooking you up with an exclusive discount. Purchase one Deluxe Goodie Bag Ticket and receive the second one FREE! <br />
<br />
<a href="http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/sf/spring2008/default.asp?rf=SF_SD" target="_BLANK">CLICK HERE </a> to purchase your tickets to this huge event, but don’t wait too long to redeem your offer, Diva. These tickets have been known to sell out quick. <br />
<br />
Divalicious discounts on designer duds? Now THAT’S a reason to party! <br />]]></description>
<category>San Francisco</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1898</comments>
 <pubDate>Thu, 8 May 2008 05:56:31 -0400</pubDate>
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 <title>INGWA;MELERO &amp; DUE FARINA SHOES SUMMER SAMPLE SALE!!!- NYC</title>
 <link>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1897</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of my FAVE designers is having a sample sale!!<br />
 <br />
Thursday May 8th & Friday May 9th 11AM - 7:30PM Saturday May 10th 11AM-6PM<br />
 <br />
at<br />
Ingwa;Melero Inc<br />
325 West 38th Street,  #1504<br />
(between 8th and 9th  Ave)<br />
New York,  NY  10018<br />
 <br />
There will be a big selection of Ingwa;Melero tops for $19-59,dresses for $19-79 and lots of your favorite Maxi dresses for $79-89.<br />
<br />
Le Due woven flat Fantasia sandal with ankle strap: NOW$131, WAS:$193<br />
Due Farina Marina perforated navy summer bootie: NOW $195, WAS $395<br />
Due Farina woven satin/PVC coated Wet Ballerina flat: NOW $178, WAS: $355<br />
Le Due Coconut slingback Shimmer suede/patent pump with :NOW$136, WAS:$205<br />
And many others up to 50% off retail!<br />
 <br />
Buy 3 items and get 50% off a fourth item!<br />
 <br />
You don’t want to miss this SAMPLE SALE!<br />
Please forward this to friends!!!<br />
<br />
Due Farina will be accepting credit cards and cash.<br />
Only cash will be accepted at Ingwa;Melero. No credit cards. No checks.<br />]]></description>
<category>New York</category>
<comments>http://www.socialdiva.com/blog/index.php?itemid=1897</comments>
 <pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2008 11:32:24 -0400</pubDate>
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