India’s World is interested in speaking to budding fashion bloggers/journalists interested in covering the following categories:  shopping, beauty, fashion, music, dining, travel, men’s fashion, grooming, accessories etc.  The following markets are of high interest:  New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco, Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Martha’s Vineyard, Long Island, London, & Paris (and anywherelse that has a high level of coolness).  Your rewards: college credit if applicable, byline, product reviews, rolodex development, and worldwide exposure.

Please forward your resume and 3 writing samples covering cool things to see, do and buy in your city to: press@indias-world.com.

Thanks! 

Have a great weekend.

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New Year’s Eve is upon us.  2009 is in the rear view mirror. So, what’s the play tomorrow night? I’m feeling a little low key today.  But, by tomorrow, I could very well be in gear. And if I was hitting it, I’d probably be at Exo in The Lou, Love in DC,  The Shrine in Chicago, and definitely at Bed in Miami.  My young boo (I have a little crush), Fabolous, will be rocking out.  I don’t know guys, but, NYE is a great night to get it in.  Let me know what’s going on in your town.  And by all means have fun, be safe, and I’m going to check ya’ll out in 2010.  Love ya!!! Enjoy!!!!

TGIF Everyone! Hope your week flew by.  I’m glad the weekend is here.  Today’s my youngest son’s 7th birthday (Happy Birthday Issa)!  So there will be some celebrating today and tomorrow.  If you are in New York, Chicago, St. Louis, or Miami and looking for something to do, well here you go:

Miami:

• NY Rapper Fabolous is hitting the stage at the Gansevoort South Beach tonight.
• Happy Hour tonight at The Raleigh Hotel (www.raleighhotel.com).

Chicago:

• Black Sheep is performing tonight at The Shrine(www.theshrinechicago.com).

New York:

• Spike Lee’s Birthday Party for MJ tomorrow in Prospect Park

St. Louis:

• Spoken Word tonight at Nubia Cafe (www.nubiacafestl.com).
• Wildmann is opening for Digital Underground at Binion’s on Delmar tomorrow (www.binionsstl.net).

One of my favorite times to go out is happy hour.  I like happy hour because you can do it a few times a week if you want without breaking the bank, you can make it home in good time for the kiddies, and also you can see a couple of sights (sights=cute guys) if you’re lucky.  The Raleigh sounds like my type of place.  Having drinks on the beach or at the pool is the coolest.  If I were in Miami, I’d definitely check The Raleigh.  More information can be found:  www.raleighhotel.com

South Beach is fun place to hang out, people watch, check out some cute shops, drink, and of course enjoy the beach.  A group of folks from HU (Howard University for those of you not in the know) are kicking it down there this weekend.  I thought I’d put together some cool things to check out for them to do outside of their line up.  Because, if  anybody is like me, I always like to veer off to do a little of my own thing.  One of the reasons I like South Beach is that you can take a dip at the beach or at your hotel, have a drink, shop, and eat all in just about walking distance.  I would concentrate on Washington, Collins, Lincoln Road, and Ocean Drive (you’ll find more than you need to do).  I also consulted a couple of my friends who have lived and frequent South Beach. So, here it is, a list of things to do in South Beach:

• breakfast at Puerto Sagua ~ 700 Collins Avenue
• sushi/thai food at Maiko ~ 1255 Washington Avenue (try for a window seat)
• Pizza Rustico (good gourmet pizza) ~ 863 & 1447 Washington
• Shopping at Loehman’s (Miami has some of the best Loehman’s in the country) ~ 3201 N Miami Ave (20 minutes away)
• Ocean Drive has shops ( Zara, Armani Exchange, (cheap chic)
• Mango Tropical Cafe ~ non-stop entertainment~I like the energy of this place. ~ 900 Ocean Drive www.mangotropicalcafe.com
• Joe’s Stone Crab (crabs & key lime pie) ~ 11 Washington Avenue www.joesstonecrab.com
• Gelateria Parmalat (best gelato in town) ~ 670 Lincoln Road
• Bal Harbor  Shops ~ Luxe shopping (Sak’s, Gucci, Tiffany etc) ~ I’d say about 20 min or so from SoBe
• happy hour at The Raleigh Hotel (Friday) 10pm- 1am (2 for 1 drink specials)
• Club Haru & Y ~ to get your clubbin on~they play latin & hip hop on Thursday & Fridays| Saturday is a wrap party for BFF (they play latin, hip hop & open format: house whatever).  Cover is $75-$100.  But you can call Jenny before 6pm (for nightly admission) to get on the list @ 305-403-7850 or email her at rsvp@karu-y.com. www.karu-y.com.

perfect for the beach by indiasWorld featuring Miss Selfridge

If you are headed to Miami with Bison Round Up (the online home of Howard University), or on your own accord, I’m working on a few things for you to check out while you’re there.  If you’re anything like me and my girls, we would be trying to get our drink, shop, eat and fun on!!!  And since it’s oh so hot, I’d have my sundresses, sunglasses, and flip flops ready to go.  Pictured above are some simple sundresses that you can find anywhere from Target to Macy’s.  I have on a black one today just like the last pic at the bottom that I got from Target for less than $20.  Check back later as I have some cool places to shop, eat, and just hang out.  Travel Safe and Enjoy!!!!