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Jai Gallery & Awaken Magazine Launch The Fashion Lounge Orlando

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Orlando, April 2013 – On Thursday May 16th from 6-10pm, Jai Gallery and partners Awaken Magazine and Shel Marks PR will hold their premiere monthly event: THE FASHION LOUNGE Orlando. The event will take place at Jai Gallery, in the Exchange Building, 101 S. Garland Ave, (at the corner of Pine and Garland), Downtown Orlando.

 

Jai Gallery Director, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon explains her vision and The Fashion Lounge’s purpose as fulfilling a need in the Orlando Fashion scene. She says “for a couple of years I have been researching Orlando’sfashion industry, specifically looking for emerging designers and fashion creatives at great lengths… the Fashion Creatives are there but finding them is a daunting task. Jai Gallery wants to provide them with exposure, by holding a monthly Fashion Lounge, enabling Central Florida’s designers to network, showcase their designs, get feedback and ultimately grow their career. I strongly believe this endeavor will in turn add to the creative vibe of the city”.

 

The Fashion Lounge will feature established and emerging artists in the following categories: Fashion Design, Art Direction, Fashion Photography, Makeup, Hair, Modeling, Jewelry, DJing and VJing. Send portfolios (no more than 5 images and 140 words) for consideration to fashionloungeorl@gmail.com. Please note this is an open call for portfolios with no deadline since this will be a recurring event, your portfolio may be kept on file for future events.

 

 Professionals in the industry are also called to present their work, to come scouting for new talent or just enjoy an evening with like-minded fabulous creatives, in a venue filled with glitz, glamour, great music and ambiance. A cash bar will be on the premises.  Photography is REQUIRED! There is no dress code: Be yourself and wear what you want, dress to impress or dress to observe. That’s the purpose of the event.

 

The evening will present 3 designers each month, on the hour: at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm. The rest of the evening will allow participants to mingle and appreciate the beautiful art Jai Gallery has to offer.

 

Further opportunities will include a competition every 6 months, the possibility to be featured in AWAKEN Magazine and to be exhibited at JAI Gallery.

 

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CFBACC @ Vittorio’s Restaurant April Business After Hours

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Business after Hours are events that provide their public with not only networking opportunities, but also a chance to make new friends and business liaisons. CFBACC is just that, a Chamber that offer opportunities of networking but above all the doors to the Best Brazilian Commerce in Orlando.   Continue reading →

Sofia Vergara Joins Rooms To Go Family

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Major Star signs Licensing Deal with Leading Retailer

Furniture retailer Rooms To Go announced that it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Sofia Vergara.The Sofia Vergara Collection will launch in Rooms To Go showrooms during Fall 2013.  It will initially be comprised of living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and accessories.  True to the retailer’s strategy, the Sofia Vergara Collection will be merchandised and displayed in complete room groupings designed to provide customers with inspiration, affordability and ease of shopping.

Named as one of the world’s most powerful Latinas by Forbes Magazine, Sofia Vergara is both a successful businesswoman and the only Hispanic actress to begin her career on a U.S. Hispanic network and successfully cross over to the general market. She can currently be seen every week on ABC’s twelve-time Emmy award-winning series, “Modern Family” and has starred in numerous films, including Tyler Perry’s Madea Goes to Jail, Smurfs, and Happy Feet. Sofia has been nominated three times each for the Golden Globe, Emmy and Screen Actors Guild awards for her role in “Modern Family.”

“I love beautiful furniture and am so excited to be working with Rooms To Go to create my own furniture collection!” said Sofia Vergara.  ”My relationship with Rooms To Go began over 15 years ago when I moved to the United States as a single mother, and furnished my first apartment entirely from their store.  I knew I could get high quality furniture that was both fashionable and affordable.  I’ve purchased new room settings from Rooms To Go since then; however, some of the original pieces are still in my family!  My collection will offer gorgeous contemporary designs with the same amazing quality and affordability I’ve always known from Rooms To Go.”

Founded in 1991 by Jeffrey and Morty Seaman, Rooms To Go has successfully changed the way America shops for furniture by offering innovative store design, outstanding customer service, incredibly stylish and affordable furniture together with industry leading finance offers and fast delivery.

“We are thrilled to have Sofia Vergara join the Rooms To Go family,” said Jeffrey Seaman, Chief Executive Officer of Rooms To Go.  ”She is a major star who truly strives to make a difference in the lives of many people.  She’s very interested in design and committed to working with us to market great products at extraordinary values.  The combination of Sofia’s style and our sourcing capabilities will result in a great collection.  Her sense of helping people find beautiful things that are also affordable is a perfect fit for us.  The fact that Sofia’s been a Rooms To Go customer for over 15 years makes our partnership even more perfect.”

In addition to her acting career, Sofia is a founding partner with Luis Balaguer of Latin World Entertainment, a 100 percent Hispanic-owned entertainment company serving the U.S. Hispanic market.  ”Rooms To Go is the perfect partner to extend the Sofia Vergara lifestyle brand into furniture,” said Luis Balaguer, president and CEO of Latin World Entertainment.   “Sofia wants women to feel good about the way they look and live.  Together with Rooms To Go, Sofia will provide beautiful and affordable furniture and accessories which will help women create an inviting home environment for family and friends.”

About Rooms To Go & Rooms To Go Kids

Rooms To Go www.roomstogo.com is America’s #1 independent furniture retailer with more than 150 locations in 10 States.  The company has the nation’s largest inventory of stylish furniture at everyday low prices, decorator coordinated room packages, superior service and fast delivery.  The retailer is also the leader in children’s furniture through its Rooms To Go Kids www.roomstogokids.com chain, with the widest array of themed room packages for children and teens in the United States.  For more information about the privately held company please visit www.roomstogo.com

About LatinWE

Latin World Entertainment is the premiere Hispanic talent management, entertainment-marketing, production and licensing firm in the U.S. LWE represents the biggest stars, opinion makers and trendsetters in the Spanish-speaking entertainment world and leverages that star power to take brands into the burgeoning US Hispanic market.

SOURCE  Rooms To Go

New Year, New Shoes, New Onitsuka Tiger

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For 2013, Brand Adds Two Updated Models and Relaunches Website
With the mission of outfitting trendsetters around the world, Onitsuka Tiger kicks off 2013 with two exciting launches. The brand is proud to release a new iteration of its classic shoe, the TIGER CORSAIR®, and a variation of the popular MEXICO 66®, the RIO RUNNER(TM). Complementing these introductions, Onitsuka Tiger has revamped the brand website to feature a more graphic, visual and user-friendly interface for fans and consumers Continue reading →

Specialized Children and Baby Stores Drive Growth in Brazil’s Booming Baby and Children Products Market

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 brazil bannerThe Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reports that around five babies are born per minute in Brazil. Taking into consideration this Brazilian market research, a middle-class family spends approximately US$3,000 for baby clothing alone for the first year of the child’s life.

In Brazil, the market for maternity, babies and children’s products and services is developing rapidly. For this reason, Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are aware of this opportunity and they want to grasp and take hold of this niche market. They are now increasingly focused on launching specialized stores, offering products and services capitalizing on this market.

The megastore model, where the customer used to find all kinds of baby products in only one place, gave way to specialized companies such as baby furniture stores, baby clothing and accessories. This new shape of business is making the children’s market grow in all regions of the country, offering a distinguished service with a great value added to the product. Continue reading →

Brikk(TM) Introduces High-End Line of Luxury Solid Gold and Platinum Cases for the iPhone 5

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BRIKK HAVENProceeds From Sales to Fund Humanitarian Aid Efforts; Challenges Other Brands to Adopt Permanent ‘Profit for Philanthropy’ Model

Brikk (http://www.brikk.com), design and branding pioneers, today announced the launch of their product line of high-end, pure gold and platinum cases for the iPhone 5. Called the Haven(TM), the collection launches with three models crafted from gold and one model from platinum for the luxury market. The Haven is available in solid pink gold, yellow gold or platinum and ranges from $11,610-14,235. Each Haven sold will fund one metric ton of rice distributed by various NGOs. Continue reading →

CFBACC- First Breakfast of the Year with speaker Sean Slack

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Today February 8th 2013, Friday, almost Carnaval, The CFBACC officially started a New Year.  Our first breakfast at The Florida Hotel was a success.

With a large attendance, new members  joining and  great networking the Chamber one more time sends the message that all the innovations done are finally paying off. 

The Chamber recently created new committees, allowed volunteers working, and it is improving it’s structure. We are finally seeing the results, little by little. A journey that started in 2012 when President Amy Litter was elected, and just this year she was re-elected in order to continue all the changes necessary to place the Chamber in higher standards. Continue reading →

St. Louis’ Iconic Budweiser Sign To Shine Brighter Than Ever

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ANHEUSER-BUSCH BUDWEISERThe Vintage Red Sign Will Be Replaced with New LED Letters

 It’s a landmark for those who call St. Louis home,  a beacon and marvel for out-of-towners who visit and visible to air travelers flying over the city.  Now, the Budweiser sign that sits atop the Bevo building on the Anheuser-Busch St. Louis brewery grounds will be renovated to retain its famous classic style and design, but in a new, brighter version that uses LED technology and will be better able to withstand exposure to the elements.  The new sign will be illuminated with Budweiser red and retain the same signature block typeface of the existing Budweiser sign – the font that also was used on Budweiser packaging the year the sign was first erected. Continue reading →

ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful and VERANDA Show Homes Feature Luxury Jenn-Air® Kitchens

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ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful and VERANDA Show Homes Feature Luxury Jenn-Air® Kitchens

Magazines and Designers Transform Spaces in Landmark Tribeca Building
Luxury appliance maker Jenn-Air has partnered with ELLE DECOR, House Beautiful and VERANDA for the sixth annual Designer Visions. Showcasing the best in interior design talent and trends, this year’s Designer Visions has transformed residences in an historic Manhattan building into three elegant, contemporary homes, each reflecting the distinctive style of the participating magazines and top designers Continue reading →

Aquafina® and “Project Runway” Invite Aspiring Designers to Get Inspired and Enter the “Aquafina Pure Challenge”

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Aquafina® and “Project Runway” Invite Aspiring Designers to Get Inspired and Enter the “Aquafina Pure Challenge”-Designers compete for the chance to win $5,000 and see their unique work showcased during Fashion Week

Aquafina and “Project Runway” announce today they have teamed up to launch the “Aquafina Pure Challenge,” a competition that invites consumers, including aspiring designers, to celebrate the pure essence of who they are by submitting an original Aquafina-inspired design. Continue reading →

Rent the Runway Receives $20 Million Investment Led by Advance/Conde Nast

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6a0133f3a4072c970b01630291b9d9970d-800wiRent the Runway (www.RenttheRunway.com), the leading online destination for dress and accessory rentals, has received a $20 million investment with all existing investors participating in the fundraising round including Advance, parent company of Conde Nast, Bain Capital Ventures, Highland Capital Partners and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.  Prior to the $20 million investment, Rent the Runway had raised more than $31 million in venture capital.

Jennifer Hyman, CEO and co-founder of Rent the Runway, commented, “The aspirational woman rents the runway because she is enamored with the lifestyles created by many of Advance’s Conde Nast properties.  We see this as a partnership with limitless opportunity.”

Rent the Runway currently boasts over 3 million members and 170 designer brands, and recently introduced the first-ever online social shopping platform – Our Runway – which allows women to shop based on user-generated photos of real women with their similar body type, rather than the typical model image.  With an overall brand mission to democratize luxury fashion, Our Runway adds another layer of accessibility to Rent the Runway.

“We are excited about our new association with Rent the Runway and look forward to creating unique consumer-centric programs with them,” said Bob Sauerberg, president of Conde Nast, who will be joining Rent the Runway’s Board of Directors.

ABOUT RENT THE RUNWAY:

Rent the Runway is the premier online destination for dress and accessory rentals.  With a revolving roster of over 170 top designers, 35,000 of the season’s hottest dresses, and 7,000 accessories, Rent the Runway is designer fashion delivered to her doorstep for a fraction of the price.  For all of life’s special occasions, www.RenttheRunway.com provides the Cinderella experience for women everywhere.

ABOUT CONDE NAST:

Conde Nast is home to some of the world’s most celebrated media brands. In the United States, Conde Nast publishes 18 consumer magazines, four business-to-business publications, 27 websites, and more than 50 apps for mobile and tablet devices, all of which define excellence in their categories. The company also owns Fairchild Fashion Media (FFM), whose portfolio of brands serves as the leading source of news and analysis for the global fashion community. Conde Nast has won more National Magazine Awards over the past ten years than all of its competitors combined. For more information, visit condenast.com or follow us on Twitter @CondeNastCorp.

SOURCE  Rent the Runway

 

A History of The Little Black Dress

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The little black dress is a timeless classic that has been a must have item for every girl’s wardrobe for longer than most can remember! Online fashion retailer Kaleidoscope has compiled an infographic to celebrate the LBD and illustrate how it has evolved throughout the decades, and illustrate its place in fashion and popular culture.

Source PR Newswire
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Boffi Announces New Studio in Miami

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Boffi, the premiere interiors concept brand renowned for its kitchen, bath and storage systems, has announced the opening of a new mono-brand shop, located in the heart of the Miami Design District. The 4000 square foot studio, designed under the direction of Boffi Creative Director, Piero Lissoni, will open in late November.  Built in 1926, the new studio is located in one of the oldest buildings in the Miami Design District and will operate as a showcase for new concepts, and Miami home to the comprehensive and evolving Boffi collections. Continue reading →

Baccarat to Unveil New Flagship Store in New York City

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Baccarat to Unveil New Flagship Store in New York City-New Madison Avenue Location with 2-Story Facade to Open in May 2013

Baccarat, renowned for unmatched craftsmanship and innovative designs since 1764, is set to unveil their newest flagship store in New York City in May 2013 ahead of the iconic brand’s upcoming 250(th) anniversary. Located at 635 Madison Avenue at 60(th) Street, the expansive 2,800-square-foot store, designed by acclaimed architect and designer Rafael de Cardenas, will be an experiential destination encompassing the Baccarat lifestyle. The store’s distinctive design concept will be a new global retail model for the brand, showcasing tableware, lighting, decorative objects and jewelry to reflect the richness of the Baccarat lifestyle and the brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence.

“This new flagship store will be a landmark of the luxury, glamour and prestige that has set Baccarat apart,” said Michelle Klein, President & CEO of Baccarat North America. “It will be a space for discerning shoppers to fully appreciate the brand’s most coveted designs and to experience the unique Baccarat lifestyle, which celebrates its 250(th) anniversary in 2014.”

With a tradition of ingenuity and an ever-present eye toward modernity, Baccarat has enlisted architect and designer Rafael de Cardenas to create a contemporary concept that draws inspiration from the brilliance and artisanship of the brand’s design history. Serving as an inspiring destination, the design exudes a crisp elegance through its surprising blend of rich woods and dark stones. The entryway’s faceted surfaces reflect the brand’s iconic sparkling chandeliers. Adjacent spaces, wrapped in warm fabrics, create intimate environments for product interaction. Sampling from Baccarat’s history of fine craft, these unique material combinations create a contemporary language for the brand and confirm Baccarat as a luxury house dedicated to high design.

As the brand approaches its 250(th) anniversary in 2014, devotees of Baccarat will have the opportunity to experience the brand’s exceptional lifestyle on a grander scale with the opening of the highly anticipated Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York, a joint venture between Starwood Capital Group and Tribeca Associates. Located on one of Manhattan’s most prestigious blocks off Fifth Avenue, across from the Museum of Modern Art, Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York will combine sophisticated design with the level of service and exceptional quality that exemplifies the glamour and prestige of the Baccarat lifestyle.

With a proud history reaching back three centuries, Baccarat remains more than ever a symbol of timeless beauty and unrivaled luxury. The opening of the new flagship will once again honor Baccarat as a leader of luxury lifestyle and allow the legend to live on for the next 250 years.

About Baccarat
Baccarat (Paris, Euronext, BCRA) is a French luxury brand internationally renowned as a leader in high-end and exclusive crystal products. Since its foundation in 1764, the company, whose artisanal manufacture is based in Baccarat in the Lorraine region of Eastern France, has been synonymous with a unique savoir-faire and has come to symbolize an inimitable French Art de Vivre. For nearly 250 years, the brand has inspired leading designers from across the world. Ranging from iconic lighting to unique tableware and decorative objects, fine jewelry and tailor-made flacons, the brand’s products and tradition of excellence are widely distributed around the globe. Explore the world of Baccarat at www.baccarat.com.

About Rafael de Cardenas /ARCHITECTURE AT LARGE
Founded in 2006, Rafael de Cardenas /ARCHITECTURE AT LARGE is a seasoned resource for design vision and execution with offices in New York and London. The firm has worked extensively on residential and commercial interiors, architecture, furniture, and objects. With an interest in creating atmospheric environments, as opposed to specific styles, Architecture at Large has created contemporary, imaginative interiors for clients such as Nike, OHWOW, Barneys New York, Ford Models, Jessica Stam, Jeanine Lobell, and Aaron Young. De Cardenas’ work has been featured in Elle Decor, Vogue Paris, The New York Times, Wallpaper*, Frame, and AD Collector, among others. In 2011, he launched his first furniture collection with Johnson Trading Company. Earlier that year he was appointed to Baccarat’s inaugural Board of Advisors, a panel of seven designers tasked with directing the company’s vision and future.
www.architectureatlarge.com

SOURCE  Baccarat

 

Wild Things Gear Debuts Next Generation of Mass Customization for Technical Outerwear

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Consumers Receive Personalized Products Produced in USA; Online Retailers Carry No Inventory and Offer Distinct Customer Experience

Wild Things, LLC, (www.wildthingsgear.com), a leading manufacturer of technical outerwear for the U.S. Military, law enforcement and consumer markets, today is unveiling the next generation of customization enabling consumers to design their own apparel, and receive their Made in America items that are produced in two weeks. Using a best-in-class visual configurator, outdoor devotees choose performance fabrics, insulation type and weight, color, detail trim, hood or no hood and pocket placement. Initially, garments will be available through Wild Things’ website, www.wildthingsgear.com, and, through an exclusive sales and marketing agreement, on Moosejaw‘s website, www.moosejaw.com/wildthings, and in select Moosejaw stores. Continue reading →

New Fashion Angels’ Project Runway Collection Hits Store Shelves

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The new Fashion Angels’ Project Runway activity kit collection hits store shelves nationwide just in time to fulfill holiday wish lists of aspiring tween designers everywhere.

The 2012 Project Runway collection, which experienced a chic packaging makeover from the style experts at Fashion Angels, includes some of the company’s most comprehensive design kits ever offered to tweens. Every element of real-world fashion designing, from sketching and pattern-making to garment construction and accessory selection, is included in this year’s line of products. Continue reading →

jcpenney Showcases Holiday Collections From Fashion Designers Lulu Guinness, Jenny Packham And Vivienne Tam

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jcpenney Showcases Holiday Collections From Fashion Designers Lulu Guinness, Jenny Packham And Vivienne Tam-New limited-engagement collections offer chic fashion accessories at Fair and Square prices

jcpenney [NYSE: JCP] is adding three new designers to its 2012 holiday lineup with limited-engagement collections from LULU by Lulu Guinness(TM), Jenny Packham® Boudoir and Double Happiness Vivienne Tam(TM). Each designer infused her unique design aesthetic and personality into a line of handbags, fashion accessories and exciting gift items that are now available exclusively at most jcpenney stores and on jcp.com through the holiday season. Continue reading →

Kiehl’s Proud to Call Orlando Home

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New York-based company brings personalized service to The Mall at Millenia

Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care preparations, is delighted to open a retail store at The Mall at Millenia.  Celebrating 161 years of service, Kiehl’s is proud to offer visitors to The Mall at Millenia and to Orlando, the opportunity to discover Kiehl’s efficacious skin, hair and body care products, personalized customer service, and 161-year-old heritage through the complete Kiehl’s experience. Continue reading →

Hess Toy Truck Available for Online Purchase for First Time in Product’s 48-Year History

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Integrated Marketing Plan to Support Nationwide Launch of 2012 Model
Hess Corporation today announced that the Hess Toy Truck, a holiday tradition for 48 years on the East Coast, will be available for purchase online this year for the first time. Details of the 2012 Hess Toy Truck will be announced Nov. 1 and will go on sale Nov. 9 at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores and at www.hesstoytruck.com. Preordering is available online starting Nov. 1. Continue reading →

Gap Launches Exclusive Collection With GQ’s Best New Menswear Designers In America

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Gap Launches Exclusive Collection With GQ‘s Best New Menswear Designers In America-BLK DNM, Ian Velardi, Mark McNairy New Amsterdam, Ovadia & Sons, Saturdays NYC and Todd Snyder Create Limited-Edition Menswear Collection, Available at Select Gap Stores and Gap.com

On September 27, Gap will debut a limited-edition collection for men designed by GQ’s six Best New Menswear Designers in America for 2012. The one-of-a-kind assortment, which ranges from accessories to outerwear, showcases each rising designer’s signature spin on iconic menswear pieces. Continue reading →

FINDING THE FASHIONISTA IN THE CORPORATE “U”

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Contact:  Joey Menendez, Marketing Consultant
The Alvarez Law Firm, A Professional Association
Phone: (407) 970-2954     Email:  joey@rachelalvarez.com

FINDING THE FASHIONISTA IN THE CORPORATE “U”


In the today’s fast paced corporate world, a woman’s fashion sense can be the first thing to get lost in the shuffle of emails, appointments,  paperwork  and responsibilities.  We invite you to find your inner beauty in  ”Finding the Fashionista in the Corporate U” Fashion Show event being held at the Citrus Club on Wednesday, April 25th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.   Event activities include a cocktail reception, fashion show, and live entertainment.   Our aim is to allow women of all shapes, ages, races, backgrounds, and status to find a personal sense of cosmetics, scents, and fashion to suit them best. Continue reading →

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO FASHION WEEK-DAY 1

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Today was the first day, the launching event for the Downtown Orlando Fashion week. The vibe was amazing, it was at Dechoe’s Resale, a very popular place in Downtown Orlando. Continue reading →