#SobeSavvy Recaps @SOBESEAFOODFEST #CHEFSHOWDOWN @ THE SEAFOOD & SNEAKERS BALL!

October 26, 2014SobeSavvy 1 Comment

The 2nd Annual Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival brought forth Miami culinary flair and swanky fashion at new event before Festival Day.

While the main Saturday Festival was the talk of the town, the Chef Showdown at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball offered the most exclusive ticket in town for sea-foodies on Friday, October 24, 2014. This event served as the sizzling appetizer before the main event and featured Miami’s finest culinary master chefs showcasing amazing seafood dishes along with some fun and fashion as a complete “Made in Miami” experience!

Miami is all about style and the Seafood & Sneakers Ball, sponsored by Range Rover and Bacardi, showed how Miamians do things just a little bit differently. Taking place at 9th & Ocean Drive in the GOYA Culinary Pavilion at the event site, the Chef Showdown @ the Seafood & Sneakers Ball featured Miami’s finest, participating in cook-offs on the 305-KITCHEN.com demo stages throughout the venue, hosted by none other than Celebrity Chef and current owner of Naked Taco, Ralph Pagano. Attendees participated in the public vote as guests visited the Chef’s restaurant tasting stations around the event space, sampled their signature dishes showcased on the demo stages, and voted on who is the best in each showdown category. The “Cutting Board” experts also lended their expertise to assist in choosing the final winners at the end of the evening. Participating restaurants for the Chef Showdown included: Lure Fish bar, Siena Tavern, Red the Steakhouse, Florida Cookery, Oceanaire, Dolce Italian, City Hall, Café Avanti, CIBO, De Rodriguez, Naked Taco, Park Central, and Poseidon. All sustainable seafood for the event was provided by hosting sponsor, Whole Foods. To see the full list of winners, see Instagram.com/p/ukhve7enbl or https://Twitter.com/SobeSeafoodFest/status/525886440568524800

The Seafood & Sneakers Ball focused on highlighting our seafood masters in South Florida, the event also featured a major fashion element with a “Made In Miami Fashion Show” taking place during the Sneakers Ball. Hosted by fashion blogger Kelly Saks, the fashion show showed the latest styles by some of Miami’s best local designers to include: The Edition Boutique, Pretty Beachy Swimwear, accessories by TAudry Jewelry, and The Fashion Poet. Lyfe Brand Apparel, known for their creation of the popular “Heatles” shirts during the Miami Heat’s quest for their NBA Championships were also be present. All guests were encouraged to be part of this amazing fashion spectacle by wearing their most stylish, outrageous, swankiest sneakers.

SobeSavvy.com joined in and captured the fun for the “gala” evening of the weekend that helped kickoff the fundraising for Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival’s beneficiary, Community Initiatives Foundation and their new EAT SMART Campaign. Find out more at http://www.cifoundation.org. Miami Cigar Company provided complimentary cigars and a silent auction was also part of the evening , hosted by Marty Wallach/Whip Fundraising . More at http://www.WhipFundraising.com

For more information about the festival please visit: http://www.sobeseafoodfest.com. Follow Facebook: Hess Select South Beach Seafood Festival | Instagram: @SobeSeafoodFest | Twitter: @SobeSeafoodFest use HASHTAG: #SobeSeafood

Here is my photo recap of Friday night’s Sobe Seafood Fest Event, “Chef Showdown at the Seafood & Sneakers Ball ” ! *Additional Photo Credit: Barry Heigh , Rebecca Darling

The Heigh Five..Five Questions for Fashion Designer @ErinRossieHealy #Trunkshow Recap by #SobeSavvy

July 17, 2014SobeSavvy Leave a comment

Who: Erin Healy’s Spring/Resort Collection “Ma Belle Femme” and new Fall/Winter Collection “Tales of a Gypsy”

What: Private Trunk Show

When: July 16th, 2014 5pm – 9pm

Where: The W Hotel 2201 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL‎

On July 16, guests were cordially invited to attend a private trunk show and sample sale featuring pieces from the Spring/Resort Collection “Ma Belle Femme” and new Fall/Winter Collection “Tales of a Gypsy.”

This event took place at The W Hotel in South Miami Beach. Guests were greeted in the lobby and escorted to the residence for an evening of fashion and the opening of Mercedes Benz Swim Week!
Champagne, wine and light hors d’ oeuvres were served.

Barry H. of SobeSavvy.com had the opportunity to interview Erin Healy during this intimate event.

BH: So Erin, tell me where you get inspiration for your designs ?

EH: My inspiration comes from all different places and forms. My last collection which was all black came to me when I was meditating. Sometimes I get inspiration from a particular fabric or sometimes they can come to me in dreams.

BH: I see that black is a major theme in some of your designs. Living in Florida how does the color black fit into your designs ?

EH: Black is classic and will always be in style.

BH: Which designs do you prefer formal or casual wear ?

EH: In the past I have always done very cocktail or formal wear but some of my pieces you could dress down but ultimately I am geared more towards red carpet design fashion.

BH: What is the typical Erin Healy customer?

EH : My woman is between ages of 28-55. A body conscious woman who is interested in unique limited edition pieces that you will not see everywhere. I am not in dept stores. I focus on specialty small clothing boutiques.

BH: Often newer designers fail because they attempt to expand too far and too fast. What is your end game as far as geographic expansion ?

EH:I am focused on the south. There are certain regions where I beleive my clothes sell better. You have to be smart about it. This is a business. At the moment the Southeast and some of California is my main region.

For more information, like her Facebook page:

https://m.facebook.com/ErinHealyDesigns and check out her website http://www.erinhealydesigns.com

Enjoy a few pics from her amazing trunk show at the W Hotel

#SobeSavvy Recaps #ITSPURELYMENTAL #Event Hosted by @JimKarol & @Wakaflockabsm Held @Templehousemiami

December 16, 2013SobeSavvy Leave a comment

On December 12, 2013, I attended The Dream black-tie event, hosted by “Mind Over Man” Jim Karol, America’s foremost memory and brain training expert recognized for his incredible memory and unusually high brain capacity, and Juaquin Malphurs, better known as musician Waka Flocka, a rapper from Atlanta committed to building community by giving back. This event featured inspirational stories of brain recovery, dinner, a live/silent auction and entertainment at Miami Beach’s legendary The Temple House.

The makers of ItsPurelyMental.com, a new brain training website launching in 2014, presented the annual black-tie fundraiser in support of brain research. This year’s beneficiaries were the International Brain Research Foundation, a 501c3 public charity dedicated to helping individuals with brain conditions and the local beneficiary, Lighthouse Foundation, whose mission is to assist children and their families in South Florida who struggle with educational, financial, and medical hardships. Organizers hope to raise $100,000 at this year’s soiree with 250 plus guests in attendance.

ItsPurelyMental.com, is currently under development by a dream team of mental experts led by Dieuveny “DJ” Louis to include some of world’s most renowned neuro scientists and Mind Over Man Jim Karol. World renowned neurologists will be working with the IPM Research Labs to ensure the efficacy of the brain games that will launch on ItsPurelyMental.com. Utilizing the latest in brain research, ItsPurleyMental.com will stimulate, exercise and improve the mind through innovative and motivating brain games. Users will be able to target specific mental functions such as memory, efficiency and multi-tasking. Special features will allow users to share results on social media, compare scores with friends and more. For more information visit http://www.itspurelymental.com.

Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, which featured a Flying Le Grand Saint Angel pouring Le Grand Saint Rose’ Sparkling Vodka in the center of the beautifully decorated room. Cocktail hour was followed by a three-course dinner with wine service. We learned about the powers of brain training as former coma patients shared their remarkable stories of revival and recovery. Live entertainment included world-renowned pianist ELEW, and a special guest DJ, who provided upbeat music for attendees to dance the night away!

Here is my photo recap of this amazing evening. Enjoy!

‘Lovely’ Leslie Heigh ~ Follow @IJust_LoveThis #SobeSavvy

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#DARETOLISTEN #JBLSYNCHROS #Miami Launch Party Recap 11/09/2013

November 10, 2013SobeSavvy Leave a comment

A new movement is underway. On Saturday, November 9, JBL held its ‘Dare to Listen’ launch event series at the Gale Hotel in Miami Beach celebrating the brand’s new Synchros line and S700 headphones. The event soundtrack was provided by Sirius Radio regular DJ Wonder and celebrity favorite DJ Ross One. Guests mingled, sipped cocktails and dined on hors d’oeuvres while dancing around in the infamous Rec Room in the Gale Hotel.
JBL reinvented the traditional gifting experience by fusing a daytime party with a premium gifting opportunity and education experience! This invite only event catered to a set of handpicked sound and music enthusiasts. A separate gifting lounge was available exclusively to VIP guests, where we had the opportunity to try the new JBL Synchros S700 headphones and bring a new pair home. Members of the JBL team was on-site in the gifting suite to provide VIP guests with a first-hand opportunity to learn why the JBL Synchros headphones are set to revolutionize the sound experience.

“There is no better test for an audiophile product than to put it into the hands of musicians and tastemakers who appreciate quality sound, and we know the JBL Synchros S700 headphones will surpass all their expectations,” said Ralph Santana, HARMAN’s Chief Marketing Officer. “The JBL brand promise is to recreate music as the artist intended, and these events allow us to genuinely connect with the influencers who truly value our product and brand ethos. We have no doubt that the JBL Synchros lineup will be a game-changing experience for the listener.”

Modeled after JBL’s famed professional audio systems, the JBL Synchros S700 headphones deliver dynamic sound with unmatched clarity. Featuring a die-cast aluminum frame coupled with soft, leather ear cushions, the JBL Synchros S700 headphones will be available in two colors: Onyx and Glacier. The epitome of a luxury sound experience, additional features include: a rechargeable battery; proprietary LiveStage™ signal processing for an increased soundstage and room-like experience; a detachable cable design with iOS® three-button remote/microphone cable and universal three-button remote/microphone cable.

The launch tour started in LA, then Miami, FL and ends in NY. Guests in all three markets will be encouraged to post to their own social media channels and tag/follow JBL’s various accounts on Instagram (@jblaudio), Twitter (@JBLaudio) and Facebook (facebook.com/JBL). During each event, guests should also use the series’ official hashtag, #DARETOLISTEN and the headphones’ hashtag #JBLSynchros to join the conversation.

To learn more go to : http://ow.ly/p5q2h

Here is my photo recap of the event! Enjoy!
‘Lovely’ Leslie Heigh ~ Follow @IJust_LoveThis #SobeSavvy

Venus Step Up & Out ! Miami Tour Stop June 11, 2013

June 17, 2013SobeSavvy 1 Comment

I attended my first free glam event with my daughter Ava (www.outandaboutAva.blogspot.com , #outandaboutAva) and it was so much fun!

The event was held at the 1111 Lincoln Rd building on the 7th floor, which offers panoramic views of South Beach. Upon arrival, we were greeted and offered a chance to Step Up and take the spotlight!

The best part? For every woman who took part, a donation was made to Step Up Women’s Network,a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to connecting and advancing women and girls. ( http://www.suwn.org)

First, I was shown a rack of gorgeous dresses from Rent the Runway (http://www.renttherunway.com/), a membership-based website that rents high-end designer apparel and accessories on a 4- or 8-day basis. I selected a flirty Shoshanna white eyelet dress (http://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/shoshanna_dresses/meantbedress) because it complimented my daughter’s white eyelet/blue floral dress!

Next, we got glammed up with shoes and accessories. My daughter loved the necklace that was chosen for her and I was happy that there was an assortment of clip on earring options as I do not have pierced ears. A beauty bar was available to touch up hair & makeup before walking the Venus Blue Carpet for the paparazzi.

Finally, it was time to Step Up and Step Out! We were briefly interviewed before a fashion photographer captured our Mommy and Me Goddess moment. Ava said “Hola” to everyone (very apropo for Miami ) then proceeded to walk, then run on the blue carpet ! She heard “runway” and thought she was supposed to run away! LOL. All attendees received a swag bag with a choice of three different Gillette Venus razors.

We both enjoyed strutting our stuff for charity and encourage you to #StepUp to the conversation. Tweet with the #StepUp hashtag even if you did not attend the event, and Gillette will donate $1 to the Step Up Women’s Network. Follow @GilletteVenus or check them out atwww.twitter.com/gillettevenus.

Hope you enjoy these pictures from the event !

Lovely Leslie ~ www.SobeSavvy.com ~ Follow Instagram/Twitter @IJust_LoveThis ~ Hashtag #SobeSavvy

Highlights Of Aqua Girl 2013

June 5, 2013SobeSavvy Leave a comment




There was something for everyone at Aqua Girl 2013! Held from May 15-19 on South Beach and hosted by The National Hotel, this was a festival of women’s empowerment celebrated with dance parties, an exquisite dine out, a VIP reception, and those infamous fun-in-the-sun pool parties!100% of the proceeds from Aqua Girl (www.aquagirl.org) benefit the Aqua Foundation for Women (www.aquafoundation.org), a not-for-profit foundation whose primary mission is to serve the LBT community and fund scholarships, grants and initiatives. So whether you are about that life or not, this was a party for a cause! Here are some pictures highlighting a few of the 14 Spectacular Events held from May 15-19 on South Beach ~Enjoy!