Sankara Bouda sankarabouda@voila.fr

Hard to believe that anybody would fall for emails like this one. From: Sankara Bouda sankarabouda1@gmail.com Subject: VERY VERY URGENT Dear Friend, This message might meet you in utmost surprise, however,it's just my urgent need for foreign partner that made me to contact you for this transaction. I am a banker by profession from Burkina faso in west Africa and currently holding the post of Director Auditing and Accounting unit of the bank.I have the opportunity of transfering the left over funds ($15.5 million) of one of my bank clients who died along with his entire family on december 2003 in a plane crash. Hence,i am inviting you for a business deal where by this money can be shared between us in the ratio of 60/40 and 60 for me while 40 is for you.

If you agree to my business proposal.further details of the transfer will be forwarded to you as soon as i receive your return mail. have a great day.  NB, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THIS TRANSACTION AS YOUR TOP SECRECT AND MAKE IT CONFIDENTIAL TILL WE RECEIVES THE FUND INTO THE ACCOUNT THAT YOU WILL PROVIDE TO THE BANK. DONT DISCLOSE IT TO ANY BODY IN YOUR COUNTRY "PLEASE", BECAUSE THE SECRECY OF THIS TRANSACTION IS AS WELL AS THE SUCCESS OF IT.

BEST REGARDS MR. SANKARA BOUDA

Leung Cheung sent me a scam letter

Leung Cheung wrote: Hello, I need your assistance to transfer $22,500,000.00 Dollars from Hong Kong to your country.Please get back to me for more details. PLEASE CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY ON MY PERSONAL EMAIL ID: leungchen815yr@yahoo.com.hk Thanks Mr Leung Cheung Este mensaje ha sido analizado por MailScanner

Rama Ismael sent me a scam letter ramaismeal1950@voila.fr

I don't know what's up with all these scam emails I have been getting. I guess that's what happens when you post an email contact on your blog. anybody elese get one from this person? From: Ismael <ramaismeal1950@voila.fr> Subject: Help the orphanages and widows To: Date: Friday, December 28, 2012, 7:40 PM Dearest beloved friend. PLEASE ENDEAVOR TO USE IT FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD. As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday. My name is Mrs. Rama Ismael, I was married to late Dr. Petrose Ismael, a contractor and diamond dealer for Thirty-two years before he died in the year 2004. I am Mrs. Rama Ismael, I am 61 years old, I am suffering from a long time cancer of the breast which also affected my brain. From all indication my condition is really deteriorating, and my doctors have courageously advised me that I may not live beyond the next two months, this is because the cancer stage has reached a critical stage. I was brought up in a motherless baby's home, and was married to my late husband for twenty years without a child. My husband and I are true Christians, but quite unfortunately, he died in a fatal motor accident on his way to the neighboring country for a Charity donation, since we do not have a child of our own. Since his death I decided not to re-marry, I sold all my inherited belongings and deposited all the sum of $3.2 million dollars with a Bank in Ouagadougou - Burkina Faso, West Africa where we spend our life together. Presently, this money is still in their custody, and the management just wrote me as the Legitimate beneficiary to come forward to receive the money after keeping it for so long or rather issue a letter of authorization to somebody to receive it on my behalf since I can not come over as a result of my illness, or they get it confiscated. Presently, I'm with my laptop in a hospital where I have been undergoing treatment. I have since lost my ability to talk and my doctors have told me that I have only a few months to live. It is my last wish to see that this money is invested in any organization of your choice and distributed each year among the charity organization, the poor and the motherless baby's home where I come from. I want your good humanitarian, to also use this money to fund orphanages and widows around. I must let you know that this was a very hard decision, but I had to take a bold step towards this issue because I have no further option. I hope you will help see my last wishes come true. As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Bank. I will also issue you a letter of authority which will prove that you are the new beneficiary of my funds, and the documents concerning the deposit. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hope to hear from you Soonest. I am waiting your response. Yours in you, Mrs. Rama Ismael.

Aquarella's Acropolis 2013 Collection inspired by Greek Goddesses

The Aquarella Cruise 2013 collection, aptly entitled Acropolis, is inspired by the statuesque beauty, power and mystery of Greek Goddesses. This is a revelation of the purist essence of femininity and mix between sensuality, strength, beauty and boldness. The twelve lines created to honor the twelve Greek Goddess showcase structured bandeaus, triangle tops, halters and tops paired with various sexy bikini styled bottoms as well as sophisticated but daringly cut monokinis, and unique one-piece suits made of python, colored snakeskin prints, bright neon prints, flowered imprints, and a range of bright solids.  Complementing the collection is a range of tunics and flowing beach dresses. The collection combines couture, with perfect fit featuring innovative styles embellished with chic accessories.

 

David Mark scam email davidmark.pay@freenet.de

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On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 4:44 AM CST Dr. David Mark wrote:

>How are you doing? Hope you have not forgotten me, I am Dr. David Mark.
>
>Secure the release of some money accrued from the over invoicing of a
>contract/inheritance that was awarded by my government some time ago during the military regime.
>
>Though you were not able to assist me conclude the transaction, I'm happy to inform you about my success
>in getting those funds transferred under the assistance and cooperation of a new partner from Brazil .
>Presently I'm in London-United Kingdom for investment projects with my own share of the total sum.
>Meanwhile, I didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in Transferring those funds, I
>made sure you are not left out the benefit of the Transaction hence I kept aside for you sum of
>Nine Hundred And Fifty Thousand United States Dollars ($950,000.00).
>
>I and my new partner agreed to compensate you with that amount for all Your past efforts and attempt
>to assist me in this matter. I appreciated your efforts at that time very much, so feel free and get in touch
>with the paying bank Mr. Santiago Jimenez and instruct him on how to send wire your funds to you.
>
>Please do let me know immediately you receive wire transfer so that we can share the Joy together
>after all the suffer at that time. In this moment, I?m very busy here Because of the investment projects
>which I and my partner are having at hand, so you Need to contact the paying bank, i have instructed
>PNC bank to remit the payment to you In your own method.
>
>Below is the contact of the paying bank:
>
>Mr. Santiago Jimenez
>E-mail: santiagojimenez8701@hotmail.com
>santiagojimenez@adinet.com.uy
>Phone Number: 9512619497
>
>
>With Best Regards,
>
>Dr. David Mark
>
>NOTE:SEND YOUR FULL NAME AND CONTACT ADDRESS WITH PHONE NUMBER TO THE PAYING
>BANK SO THAT HE CAN BE ABLE TO VERIFY YOUR TRANSFER.
>
>YOU'RE PART OF THE MONEY. AT LAST

Email scam warning Mario Alberto mario_alberto004@live.com

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On Sat, Dec 15, 2012 10:00 AM CST AMERICAS AND EUROPEAN UNION OFFICE INTERNATIONAL. wrote:

>AMERICAS AND EUROPEAN UNION OFFICE INTERNATIONAL.
>VIA ALESSIO OLIVIERI
>2000124,ROMA
>ITALY
>Ref/80.177.181.113
>Dear Beneficiary,
>
>Please read this E-mail carefully and proceed to collect your COMPENSATION
>payment from the AMERICA AND EUROPEAN UNION GOVERNMENT Office, worth 8
>,000,000.00 (EIGHT MILLION,POUNDS STERLING).
>
>Am Mario Alberto, am the acting Secretary to the America and European Union here in Rome
>, Following this year (2012) review of the global financial
>matters and just concluded investigations by the US and European Union .
>
>Investigation in conjunction with the FBI and Scotland yard it is revealed that your e-mail
>is among the list of people who have never received any of their payments
>among lottery, inheritance, and awarded contract funds in
>Europe /America and victims who have lost a lot of funds to scammers here in
>Worldwide while trying to claim their funds.
>
>So we want you to stop every conversation with those whom claim to be
>working towards your fund release from any lottery body, We use
>this medium to inform you that any e-mail from any lottery body
>that does not come with the new communication code: RM-7098-USEU.is fake.
>In this case, you?re advice not to respond to any mail that does not come
>with the above communication code, We advice that you stop further
>communication with any correspondence from United Kingdom.
>
>Our final conclusion was that, the fund should be paid to you as soon as possible and when we reach proof that you have actually being scammers and paid a lot of money.
>
>You are advice to e-mail as back via the private e-mailbox at:(mario_alberto004@live.com) You are hereby adviced to get
>back to the office for your compensations.
>
>
>We wait your prompt response.:
>
>Congratulations!!!!
>
>Yours Sincerely,
>Contact Person: Mr Mario Alberto
>Telephone Number:+393272354122

Sam White and Raymond Wilson think I am going to send them $75 raymondwilson582@yahoo.com.my

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On Fri, Dec 14, 2012 9:28 AM CST Dr.Sam White wrote:

>Attn Beneficiary,
>
>After waiting and no response was heard, I deposited and also paid for the Delivery fee of your $12.500 000.00
>
>Million US Dollars, as consignmentBox to PRIVATE FINANCE SECURITY COMPANY Because I would be traveling to London and you can always reach me on my direct new London number +447024074654 .
>
>I would be gone on a visit to a friend and will not come back till Nov, 2013. I will want you to contact the
>
>PRIVATE FINANCE SECURITY COMPANY to know when they will be delivering your consignment.
>
>I have paid for the delivery charges and also the insurance fee, the only fee you will have to
>pay them is the monthly demurrage fee which they would pay the security department that are guarding your consignment since the date of deposit.
>
>But if you will be very fast in contacting them, you will be charged only one month demurrage fee which will cost only US$$75.00 So I urge you to contact them as soon as you receive this email. And send the $$75Usd through Western Union Money Transfer to the manager.
>
>MR. RAYMOND WILSON,
>PRIVATE FINANCE SECURITY COMPANY.LAGOS, NIGERIA.
>E-mail: raymondwilson582@yahoo.com.my
>Tel: +234-813-783-3522
>
>Try to contact him as soon as possible to avoid increase in demurrage fee. I gave them your delivery address but you have to reconfirm it to him again to avoid any mistakes in the delivery of your fund. Reconfirm below information to the company.
>
>Your Full Name--
>Your Address-----------------
>Home Telephone-----------
>Office Telephone---------------------
>
>Send the US$75.00 through western union money transfer with the following information.
>
>Receiver Name: Mr.Godwin Williams
>Address: 2B Emirate Building Lagos Nigeria.
>Text Question: Color
>Answer: Blue
>Amount: US$:$75.00
>Send MTCN # .
>
>Note: You are to contact the EMIRATES FINANCE SECURITY COMPANYMANAGER via This email: --(raymondwilson582@yahoo.com.my) finally indicate this code: GM0081 when contacting them, it will identify that you are the owner of the $12.500 000.00 consignment trunk box deposited in the company. Do let me know as soon as you receive your consignment and take a proper account of the content, and see that it contains $12.500 000.00 Million US Dollars.
>
>Regards,
>Dr.Sam White.
>

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

A very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year to all!

Amro Abdelaziz con artist with the longest email address in history

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On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 3:26 PM CST CEO wrote:

>
>DEAR FRIEND,
>MY NAME IS AMRO MOHAMED ABDELAZIZ ABDELDAYEM, A CITIZEN OF EGYPT BUT PRESENTLY ON ASYLUM HERE IN INDIA.I CAME TO MAKE REFUGE CLAIM HERE BECAUSE OF THE RECENT POLITICAL CRISES GOING ON IN MY COUNTRY EGYPT, WHICH BOTH OF MY PARENTS WERE ELIMINATED BY REBELS.
>I AM THE ONLY SURVIVING CHILD OF MY PARENTS AND I WANT TO TRANSFER MY LATE FATHER'S FUND TO INDIA FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSE THROUGH THE ASSISTANCE OF MY EMBASSY HERE IN INDIA, A DRAFT OF SEVEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS HAS
>BEEN RAISED FROM MY LATE FATHER'S BANK AND ALREADY DEPOSITED WITH THE RESERVED BANK OF INDIA (RBI) I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE AS AN INDIAN CITIZEN, IN RECEIVING THIS FUNDS FROM THE RBI WITH YOUR LOCAL BANK ACCOUNT AS I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY EMBASSY TO PROVIDE
>AN INDIAN CITIZE WHOM I CAN TRUST TO ASSIST ME RECEIVE THIS FUNDS AS BENEFICIARY ON MY BEHALF. I AM UNABLE TO DO THIS AS A FOREIGNER BECAUSE OF MY LIMITATIONS AS A REFUGEE, ALSO BECAUSE OF MY PRESENT HEALTH CONDITION.
>I SHALL OFFER YOU 10% OF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF (7,550,000.00 USD) FOR YOUR KIND ASSISTANCE, AND SHALL ALSO NEED YOU TO ASSIST ME IN BUYING A LIVING HOME AND TO SET UP AN INVESTMENT. I SHALL UPDATE YOU ON HOW TO PROGRESS FURTHER, AS SOON AS I RECEIVE YOUR REPLY
>ON MY PRIVATE EMAIL:
>amromohamedabdelazizabdeldayem@yahoo.com
>THANKS AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
>MR. AMRO ABDELAZIZ.

Just McGivme 40 dollars scam mcgivney@pluggis.nu

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On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 4:04 AM CST William L. McGivney wrote:

>
>
>Attention:
>Sir/Madam,
>
>We are instructed to send your fund to you from the financial
>department here in Benin republic by the government of Benin. You will be
>receiving your fund $5,000.00 per day starting from today and you will receive
>the total sum of us$3.500.000.00 through our office western union
>department.
>
>I want to use this opportunity to inform you that government
>is planning to cancel your funds and transfer it into Benin government
>transparency accounts due to the fact that you have failed to contact us with
>our request and claim your fund without any hitch or delay.
>
>You are
>require to send the sum of $40 been full payment transfer activation fee, to
>enable us reconfirm your payment file from federal ministry of finance Benin and
>you will be able to receive your fund without any hitch we are not liberty to
>deduct the fund since your fund is in escrow suspend account, meanwhile send the
>$40 to us immediately so that you can be able to pick up your first payment
>freely from any of our correspondent western union office.
>
>The money
>have been transferred correctly to you payment information?s you need to pick up
>your money in any western union around you correctly but you can not be able to
>pick the fund until your payment file is been reconfirmed by the government of
>Benin after you have paid the required $40.
>
>Why we need you to send us
>the $40 is that we tried to deduct the fee out from your fund but the minister
>administrator trust fund of Benin republic told us that no one has right over
>your fund as it have been signed and stamped that no money should be deducted
>until it gets to your hands for security purpose.
>
>Confirm of your funds
>is transferred enter our website https://wumt.westernunion.com/asp/orderstatus.asp?country=global
>and click tracking and it will show you that your funds is available for you to
>pick it up.
>
>Payment information of your first payment
>
>Mtcn:
>0958502084
>Sender?s Name: Homer Pies
>Amount: $5,000.00
>Question:
>A
>Answer: We B
>
>Finally urgent in sending us the $40usd to enable us
>proceed on reconfirm your payment file from the office in charge .send the fee
>directly with name as outline below via western union to enable us pick it from
>our department here and reconfirm your payment file approval from the federal
>ministry of finance and commerce your daily payment immediately.
>
>Below
>is the payment information.
>
>Receiver Name: Azikiwe Emmanuel
>Country:
>Benin Republic
>City: Cotonou
>Text Question: When
>Answer:
>Today
>Amount: US$40
>
>I am waiting to receive the $40 western union
>payment information on your next urgent respond such as.
>
>Sender's
>Name...........................
>Mtcn
>Number..............................
>
>Your urgent respond is highly
>needed .waiting to hear from you as soon as you receive this message to quicken
>the process. Contact our payment centre with your information and the requested
>fee.
>
>Yours in services
>Mr. William L.
>McGivney
>
>

Tan Kong from Hong Kong tankongg@qq.com

I find these scam emails so interesting. How desperate are these people who send these out? And how desperate are those who think a stranger will give you millions of dollars for nothing...Hello, I am Mr. Tan Yoke Kong and I have a confidential brief from Hong Kong, I am asking for your partnership in re- profiling funds. Your sincere co-operation is anticipated and I shall furnish you with the details and procedures, upon the receipt of your email via: tankongg@qq.com.Thank you and My Regards. Tan Kong.

Holiday event at the Women's Club of Fort Lauderdale

As one of Miami's top fashion and culture reporters, I was at the Christmas party for members of the Women's Club of Fort Lauderdale. The Event was Wednesday evening. I will have much more to say about it in Tropic Style Magazine, but this was a wonderful evening. The guests were treated to entertainment by a group of local musicians. The talented Margaret Iannaccone sang a selection of Christmas songs while One of the other writers for Tropic Style, Mr. T. R. Myers provided piano accompaniment. The schedule consisted of three songs performed by Iannaccone and Myers, Silent Night, Do You See What I See, and Jingle Bells, a DJed selection of popular Christmas music and Myers playing some of his favorite pieces at random intervals during the show. Tropic Style Magazine will have exclusive photos!

Worthless Nigerian Scammer Allena Philip alenaphilip88@yahoo.fr

From:Alena philip alenaphilip88@gmail.com To: Saturday, December 22, 2012 10:46 Subject:Dearest.Dearest.
I got your
email address from the yahoo tourist search while looking for some one whom i
will call mine,I will

really like
to have a good relationship with you, and i have a special reason why i decided
to contact you. I

decided to
contact you because of the urgency of my situation here ,I am Miss Alena Philip
sent wali 26years old

girl from
Liberia the only daughter of Late prince, Philip sent wali the deputy minister
of national security under

the
leadership of president Charles Taylor who is now in exile after many innocent
soul were killed,
 
My Father
was killed by government of Charles Taylor ,he accuse my father of coup
attempt. I am constrained to

contact you
because of the maltreatment i am receiving from my step mother. She planned to
take away all my

late
father's treasury and properties from me since the unexpected death of my
beloved Father. Meanwhile I

wanted to
escape to the Europe she hide away my international passport and other valuable
travelling

documents.
Luckily she did not discover where I kept my father's File which contains
important documents.
 
 
So I
decided to run to the refugee camp where I am presently seeking asylum under
the United Nations High

Commission
for the Refugee here in Ouagadougou,Republic of Burkina faso. I wish to contact
you personally for

a long term
business relationship and investment assistance in your Country. My Father of
blessed memory

deposited
the sum of US$8.500,000.00 in Bank with my name as the next of kin. However, I
shall give you more

information
of my inheritance on confirmation of your acceptance to assist me for the
transfer and investment

of the
fund.

As you will
help me in an investment, and i will like to complete my studies, as i was in
my first year in the

university,
when the crisis started. It is my intention to compensate you with 40% of the
total money for your

services
and the balance shall be my investment capital. This is the reason why I
decided to contact you.

Please all
communications should be through this email address only for confidential
purposes. As soon as I

receive
your positive response showing your interest I will put things into action
immediately. In the light of the

above,
 
I shall
appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and wilingness to handle
this transaction sincerely

please
kindly attach your informations like
 
1. your
full name;
2.your
occupation;
3. your
phone number
4.your
country
5.your Age
 
I shall appreciate
an urgent message indicating your ability and wilingness to handle this
transaction sincerely.

i am
staying at the female hostel. Awaiting your urgent and positive response.Please
do keep this only to your

self please
i beg you not to disclose it till i come over, once the fund has been
transfered.if you what to call me

you can
call me through this Telephone Number 226 680 159 73 of the Rev Father colema
were i am staying

right now,
please if you call tell him that you what to speak with Alena Philip then he
will send for me Immdaitely and we can
talk.Thanks.
 
Yours Love, alena.

Did the world end in Miami yesterday?

It seems that the world did not end on Dec. 21 like so many people thought it would. It sure was a cold day in Miami which did feel strange even if it is December. I went to K mart to do a bit of holiday shopping and I'm telling you I had to stop and question if the world really did end. Let me say I hate stores like K mart, Walmart etc. They attract the most dangerous shopping cart drivers in society. Anyhoo..if you have ever shopped at K mart in Miami you know that they love air conditioning and keep it in deep freeze mode all year long. Yesterday, not only was the AC shut off but they actually had the HEAT on. Truly a when hell freezes over moment.

A Broken Hearted Fashion blogger

Hi everybody. There hasn’t been any fashion news posted here in a few days. Like most of us in the country, I am very shaken by the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary that took place Friday morning. Writing about fashion seems rather selfish and cold when I know that so many families are in so much pain. Even though I am not directly affected-I do not know any of these people I can’t stop crying. When I first heard about this horrible incident, I had gone to a café to enjoy a nice lunch and sift through the press releases that I received. The café, has large televisions that were all showing CNN. Where I was on this day and time is forever etched in my memory as it is in everybody else’s. Instead of a relaxing afternoon, I suffered an anxiety attack. An anxiety attack in someone so far away who had no connection to any of the victims. I cannot be the only person who had that kind of reaction to the news and I can only imagine what the families of these victims are feeling. We all want answers that may never be known. December 14th, was indeed a very sad day for all of us and a very sad day for our country.

A Heavenly Garden is heavenly

Today I was driving down Krome avenue in Miami when I made a great find. While many know about A Heavenly Garden it was unknown to me. I purchased a banana tree today and will definitely be back. They have great prices and a great selection. I will be writing a feature for Tropic Style Magazine. This wonderful plant nursery located at 21950 SW 177 ave in Miami has exotic bromeliads starting at just $1.50 and beautiful orchids starting at $5.

quick note to Public Relations companies etc

Hi guys. A big thank you to everybody who has been reading my fashion blog here, Tropic Style Magazine and the Miami Fashion Blogger. I hate to publically post any complaints but I am getting a lot of emails from PR firms telling me about ( insert famous name here) wearing their client's brand. Then they direct me to purchase images. What I do is a labor of love. If you want me to pulicize your clients then send images that are free and clear for me to use. I will not pay out of mu own pocket for these images AND provide free advertisment. Thanks everybody. To send inquiries to Tropic Style Magazine the address is Tropicstyle@ ymail dot com and toc contact me annamariericci@ ymail dot com.

Chanel At Art Basel Miami and fabulous finds

This week fashion editors like myself have a chance to relax after s hectic week at Miami’s Art Basel. Clearly, fashion loves art and vice versa. This year, we saw more fashion events during Art Basel week than any other year. In fact, there were more fashion events going on last week than art exhibitions. I along with other attendees from Tropic Style Magazine, dressed for these events like we would during Miami Fashion Week. There were so many events and parties going on that it was impossible to be at all of them. The most sought after ticket (and most difficult to attain) was the Chanel event at Soho beach House. The security there was unreal,with multiple guest checkpoints, but understandable given all the famous attendees. Chanel hosted a private Barbeque and charity auction with proceeds going to the Henry Street Settlement. Lenny Kravitz and Demi Moore were seen getting very cozy at the after-party. As always, Chanel did not disappoint. Of their newest designs, I have my favorites. Chanel's to-die-for brocade booties have the perfect sparkle for holiday parties. These are beyond fabulous. I'll take these in a size 6 1/2 please!

My next pick is the Boy Château purse. This purse perfectly compliments the brocade booties but both pieces are show stoppers if worn alone. I am literally at a loss for words, which does not happen to me very often with regard to fashion. The only words I can used to describe these pieces are regal and opulent.

The Rain Barrel Shops islamorada

I went exploring in the Florida keys today looking for some interesting places worth featuring on my blogs and Tropic Style Magazine. My journey took me to the Rain Barrel shops in Islamorada which looked promising. These are quaint little shops nestled in a village sort of like Cauley Square that Tatyana writes about. Unfortunately I left disapponted. Arriving at 5:20 I was told by the owner of a women's boutque that she was closing as in right now. She stressed that she was only giving me 3 minutes to look around but then encouraged me to make my purchases on her website. Sheesh. The hours this shopping village keeps can only cater to the tourists and not the locals. Regardless I was out the door by 5:24 and the shop keeper right behind me. I suspect that had I run in and announced that I am the editor of this publication then I would have been worth more than 3 minutes of this lady's time, but I should not have to do that. Every customer is just as
valuable as me.

Historic Redland Hotel Homestead Florida

Today we are at the historic Redland Hotel on Flagler Avenue in Homestead. We are having lunch at the Whistlestop and will be doing a review for Tropic Style. I of course am drawn to this building as an historian and as someone who has more than a passing interest in the paranormal

Sotheby's to auction The Casablanca Piano from La Belle Aurore

The Casablanca Piano from La Belle Aurore > Casablanca was released with great patriotic fanfare in November of 1942, coinciding with the Allied invasion of Morocco. It is a movie of its time replete with careful war propaganda and characteristic banter and yet timeless. Over the past seventy years it has become one of the most beloved movies ever made and the song so deeply entwined with it, As Times Goes By, has reached a similar immortality. On 14 December 2012, Sothebys will auction off this iconic Casablanca piano from La Belle Aurore. The piece will be on exhibition in New York Saturday 8 December through Thursday 13 December,

Fashion Flashback, Marilyn Mullet...er, Manson

Get ready fashionistas, have a look at this. Holy cow! Sorry, wrong team. Marilyn Manson has had a makeover or a make under. In this photograph, credited to Mr. Manson, the 40 something year old rocker exchanges his famous black eyeliner, white makeup and otherwise spookiness for this rather all American look, although I'm no fan of a mullet with Jeri-curls. Interview magazine published this photograph of Manson who reportedly is a huge fan of HBO's "Eastbound Down," a comedy about a baseball player whose glory days have passed him. It is the lead characer in the series that Manson is portaying in this photograph. Nonetheless, it offers us a rare glimpse of Manson without his trademark make-up but clearly still plenty of attitude!

Interestingly enough Eastbound & Down is co-directed by David Gordon Green who is producing Manson's new flick the "Splatter Sisters," which is due to be released next year and co-stars his on again off again girlfriend/fiance Evan Rachel Wood. Stay tuned.

Internet scammers posing as Allen and Violet Large sent me a scam letter allenandviolet@yahoo.co.jp

This is really low digs. Violet Large has died too and scammers are still conning people as a result of this couple's generous act. They did win the lottery and they did give money away to legitimate charities. Allen and Violet Large wrote: Dear Sir/Madam This is my seventh time of writing you this email. My wife and I won a >Lottery of $11.2 million in July and have voluntarily decided to donate the sum >of $1,000,000.00 USD to you as part of our own charity project to improve the >lot of 5 lucky individuals all over the world. If you have received this email then you are one of the lucky recipients and >all you have to do is get back with us so that we can send your details to the >payout bank. You can verify this by visiting the web pages below. > >http://www.care2.com/causes/lottery-winner-who-gave-away-her-entire-prize-dies-of-cancer.html Good-luck, Allen and Violet Large.

TROPIC STYLE MAGAZINE

I am involved with a great project called Tropic Style Magazine. Tropic Style MAgazine is a collaboration between a group of incredibly creative writers and photographers. Tropic Style is a lifestyle mag that covers the fashion scene in Florida and so much more. It's about the beautiful real estate, the islands, the Caribbean, food..all the colors, sights and smells of tropical living at it's finest and this is a project that I am so honored to be apart of. If you haven't already checked out the website you really should http://tropicstylemagazine.com. See you there!

Fashion Flashback: Madonna and daughter Lourdes launch Material Girl clothing line at Macy's in Miami

Macy's department store is well known for hosting blogger brunches and major fashion events at their Miami Store at Dadeland Mall. Macy's keeps raising the bar at these events. spoiling fashion bloggers and customers in attendance with delectable snacks, lunches, giveaways and entertainment. One of the best events to stand out in my recent memory was the launch if the Material Girl clothing line at Macy's Dadeland mall store. We were treated to an exciting preview of the new clothing line, along with a DJ who played retro Madonna tunes. Of course, there were also exciting giveways, beautiful fashion models. We couldn't ask for more than that. Macy's always hosts first class events and is one of our favorite company's to work with.

It's my blog I can rant if I want to

Hey everybody. This is my fashion blog. I am also the owner of Tropic Style Magazine and here you will find my articles that I write over there plus my short blogs chronicling my personal style and some great street styles that I notice. We will be checking out some truely hidden gems in South Florida too. These are the spots that the tourists and most of the locals don't know about. If you have some fashion or beauty news or products that you want me to review for this blog and Tropic Style Magazine, you can contact me at annamariericci@ymail.com . Don't send me any spam or Nigerian scam letters! All that gets reported. I am not interested in dating or weight loss either and no making money from home scams either. I only want to hear about fashion, beauty products, special events...sorry for the rant guys but you know how it is with people loading up your mailbox with trash then you miss your important emails.

Jimmy Choo Art Basel Miami

—Jimmy Choo Kendall This is a very big week for us here in Miami. It’s Art Basel week, of course, There are celebrities everywhere, exclusive parties and the fashion.. let’s talk about the fashion. It’s my favorite part of Art Basel week to be sure. Leave it to Jimmy Choo to present a shoe during Art Basel week here in Miami befitting an art gallery treasure. Jimmy Choo’s platform Kendall platform pump in anthracite metallic leather is a real show stopper. This is available at the Bal Harbour Shops and tops our list as one of the best of Art Basel 2012.

Alexandra Grant for Clover Canyon Art Basel Miami

By Annamarie Ricci All the Miami fashionistas will be vying for a glimpse at the new collection from Clover Canyon tha will debut during this week's Art Basel week in Miami. Tropic Style Magazine's fashion bloggers have been invited by Scoop NYC tocelebrate the special collaboration between artist Alexandra Grant and LA Art. This event will take place on Thursday December 6th from 5-7 pm at the Scoop Shore Club on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Ms. Grant has designed vibrantly colored pieces for this collection that we are very anxious to see. The Alexandra Grant for Clover Canyon collection will be sold exclusively at the Shore Club Hotel's boutique in Miami Beach beginning December Gth. 10% ofthe evening's proceeds will be donated to LA Art.

Fashion Flashback: Christina Ricci walks the red carpet in Zac Posen

One of my favorite actresses, Christina Ricci who has always displayed exemplary style walked the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum of Art back in May 2011 . She was attending the annual Costume Institute Gala. Who could ever forget this? She was wearing a Zac Posen couture number. Her jewelry was by Fred Leighton. Ricci’s stunning look was complimented by custom OPI lacquered nails. To achieve This rosy- brown color, three shades of OPI polish were mixed; Samoan Sand, I’m Suzi and I’m a Chocoholic.

Why I love being a Miami Fashion and beauty Blogger

Why I love Being A fashion blogger
By Annamarie Ricci

When I moved to Miami from Illinois five years ago, I was excited not only to never have to shovel snow again, but also to get involved with it’s legendary fashion scene. I was not disappointed! I moved from one fashion capitol to another. I came here expecting to write about beachwear all year long. Our legendary beaches of the American Riviera are a large part of our culture but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Miami fashion was much more than bikinis and flip flops. The first thing about Miami that I noticed was the usage of colors on building exteriors that would never fly in the midwest. The pink coral stuccoed walls combined with the blue glass give this city it’s playful, exotic spirit which has become it’s trademark. These cotton candy pastels I speak of are most notably found on the historic Art Deco buildings of South Beach. Living in Miami is like living in another country. It’s a place where it is okay  to break the rules-creatively speaking. How great it is to see this freedom reflected both on the runways of Miami and street style. Fashion bloggers or fashion journalists as I prefer to be called,  isn’t celebrated like it is here either. In Illinois if you write a fashion blog it’s a hobby and really goes no further. But Miami has not only embraced fashion bloggers like me, the city has turned us into A-list celebrities. Imagine my culture shock. I come here and it’s like here’s an invitation to Nikki Beach; here’s your front row seat at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Beauty products to sample and review, the exclusive parties-yacht parties people, private resorts and autographed shirts from rock stars like Madonna. It’s crazy! And the Miami fashion scene keeps on growing. It is my hope to see SoBe as it was when Gianni Versace ruled. I never started writing about fashion to be anyone other than myself. I write about fashion because I love fashion. I wanted to reach out to others and share my own personal style. Fashion is a very personal thing and that can be a difficult thing for some people because you are opening up and sharing so much of yourself with complete strangers on the internet.
I believe that an explanation for the popularity of the fashion bloggers lays with the designers themselves. Designers are paying attention-very close attention to what everyday fashionistas are wearing to work, on dates, on a day at the mall. They want to know what young women are wearing, what they are buying and most importantly what we are recommending. So blogging on the internet is a powerful thing. PR companies have people who do nothing but search the internet for these influential voices and opinions. Miami’s style mavens have the power to influence consumers and yes, even influence designer’s collections because we are a reflection of our generation We are at the malls and at those make up counters. So we see and we pay very close attention to not only what people are wearing but How she wears it. And we bridge that gap between the manufacturers and the consumers. Sometimes, being in the middle is the best place to be.
I always understood the power of the internet. But only Miami seems to really get it. Fashion bloggers are invited to get up close to designers at shows and events. Not so long ago, going beyond the fabled velvet ropes was reserved for privileged few.  I know this from my own experience as a successful fashion model. There was a time when those runways were lined with nothing but fashion critics, buyers, socialites and celebrities. Now you’re likely to see the everyday girls here too-the bloggers who are not only telling others about the upcoming trends but also how to put the pieces together. For me, the creation Tropic Style Magazine is a dream come true. I am not a lone journalist but rather one of several talented voices writing here. I get up every morning and absolutely love what I do. How many people can really say that? I live in one of the most beautiful tropical paradises in the world. I wake up to the smell salty ocean air and my heavenly gardenias. Every day is a blessing and an adventure that I never take for granted.  I am surrounded by creative people who inspire me to be my creative best. Obviously, Tropic Style discusses much more than fashion which will also give me the opportunity to share my other passions, including tropical gardening, animal welfare, and miniatures. Before this article turns into a book on fashion blogging, I am going to sign off, take off my Jimmy Choos,  slip into a relaxing bubble bath and get ready for another day of high fashion adventures in paradise.