So Much To Do, Such Little Time - Miami Weekend Guide

Here are some fun, local things to do around town this weekend - best of all, these events support our local community. So immerse yourself in some yoga, volunteering, paddle-boarding or load up on organic veggies & juices. Any way you have it, you're in for a amazing treat. 

l o v e   +   h a p p i n e s s

w i t h   l o v e,   k a r i n a

A Sweet Love Affair - Thrift, Rustic, Worldly & Vintage

  

Pan del Diablo at the Catalina Hotel

A couple of weeks ago, a few friends and I met up to watch our friend Dan Alvarez and his friend, Pablo Vazquez play some sweet music at the Catalina Hotel in Miami Beach. The duo, better known as Pan del Diablo rocked some serious tunes and lyrics that kept us singing along to the melodies. It was a memorable and awesome evening of funk, jazz, rock, soul, intoxicating drum beats and a serious good time. What else could you ask for. 

Pan del Diablo (who's name reminds me so much of my favorite band 'Jarabe de Palo') will be playing again this coming Sunday, March 31 at Red Bar inside the Catalina Hotel in Miami Beach, from 6:30 - 9:30pm. You guys won't want to miss the show! Oh, and did i mention it's totally complimentary. Thought it couldn't get any sweeter, huh? who's looking out for you?

Below are some photos and a couple of short clips from their last shows. But I must say, it doesn't compare to seeing them live. So check 'em out yo, and immerse yourself in the sounds and lyrics of DMB, Michael Jackson, Zac Brown Band.... I can go on for a while. 

                                                       

l o v e  +  h a p p i n e s s

w i t h   l o v e,   k a r i n a 

High on V

 This past Tuesday I led another volunteer session at the Holtz Children's Hospital. It was another amazing night spent laughing, playing and sharing our love with these beautiful kids. Although we go with the intention to brighten these children's lives by spending some quality time with them, it never ceases to amaze me how these children end up brightening and changing ours.

It just blows me away how happy and witty they could be. They blow my mind every single time!!! Was I this talkative, opinionated and articulate when I was 6? Did i have this much personality? Hhmmm, I'd surely like to think so. We couldn't stop laughing the entire time we were there. Ashley, Ricky, AJ and Diania were a little bunch of clever characters with giant hearts of gold. I got so attached I wanted to take them home with me. We spent the night making personalized t-shirts, playing music with toy drums, cooking (fake) pizza and cake, putting puzzles together and making cool bracelets.

And I can't forget our volunteers, we couldn't do this without them. They are so wonderfully inspiring, thoughtful and generous. A big high five to them for dedicating a part of their time and life to give to others.

For those of you interested in volunteering, feel free to visit the Little Lighthouse Foundation website and sign-up for any projects that may interest you - there's a good variety. Keep in mind that spaces are limited and our projects are pretty popular so they usually fill up a month prior. But if you have any questions, feel free to email me anytime at hello@lovejoyvintage.com.

Last but not least, if you're new to volunteering, have ever had an interest or are thinking of making it a continuous part of your life's purpose, here are some of the many reasons to volunteer:

1. The feeling! .........Oh the feeling!! It's out of this world - I can't stress it enough. It makes you feel so incredibly good and it makes you look at the world so differently.
2. It's good for you: it reduces stress, increases your serotonin and endorphin levels which ultimately makes you happier.
3. To make a difference - to yourself, to others, to the universe. Imagine the feeling when you know you've changed someone's life for the better.
4. Learning - about compassion, new skills, new ways of thinking or seeing the world.
5. Finding purpose - discovering and nurturing who you truly are, to know and love yourself at the deepest level and to guide yourself back home when you lose your way.
6. Connecting with your community
7. Promoting self-love, personal growth and self-esteem
8. Bringing people together and making new friends from all realms of life.

love + happiness

with love, karina

Coachella & Bohemian Fashion Remix

Wicky, wicky, wicky (that's supposed to be the sound of an old skool record scratching - that's right). Pretty good, huh? That's soon to be the next word in the Urban Dictionary. Props to me yo. Oh... wait up..........until I just found it already exists! What?!?! And it's called the "baby scratch"? So now we know, LOL.  

So lately I've been thinking so much about the Coachella music festival out in the west coast. I've never been and wanted to go so badly this year, but the universe has different plans for me - I suppose!! (what sarcasm? lol). 

I've been thinking for months about what awesome bohemian and vintage digs I could rock, most likely pulling something from my store, the lyrical infusions that would captivate my heart and infiltrate my senses and the amazing, creative spirits I would meet. But until I get to go, I'll work on building an awesome collection of the dopest artisinal and vintage wears and accessories for the next festival. I'm so excited to be working on this, so stay tuned for so much more. I've been working hours on end with barely any sleep to make this happen. I want it to be legendary and virtuous. I'm itching to show you guys what I got. But for now, I thought I 'd find and highlight some inspirational Coachella fashion styles mixing both my loves - bohemian and vintage. Hope you enjoy!

Blog talk: Inspirational thoughts & messages...

“To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.” ~Unknown

“The future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment.” ~Pema Chodron

peace + love + happiness

with love, Karina

Fashion Rocks the Beach - LoveJoy Vintage & Blu Lua Trunk Show

hola chicos! Lately I've been running around like a mad woman and working ridiculous hours of the day, but for good reason. You see this coming Wednesday I'm holding my first fashion trunk show as an independent business owner - word up!! I've done shows in the past but this one is extra special because it's my very first show as LoveJoy Vintage and as a full-time fashion artist and business owner. 

I am so psyched about this night, yet so overwhelmed and nervous about the outcome. But I'm staying positive and grounded and hoping for the best. I hope those of you that live in Miami can join us for a really fun and dope evening of fashion, jewelry, handbags, music, wine and apps. I'll be partnering with my good friend Diana Perez who is the owner and designer of Blue Lua. Her jewelry is absolutely amaze-balls! 

so come check us out in Miami Beach, this Wednesday, February 20th from 6-9pm. Hope  to see ya'll there. ; )

blog talk: lessons and inspirations

"There's no scarcity of opportunity to make a living at what you love. 

There is only a scarcity of resolve to make it happen." - Wayne Dyer

"In our deepest moments of struggle, frustration, fear, and confusion, we are being called upon to reach in and touch our hearts. Then, we will know what to do, what to say, how to be. What is right is always in our deepest heart of hearts. It is from the deepest part of our hearts that we are capable of reaching out and touching another human being. It is, after all, one heart touching another heart." - Rumi (Sufi poet & mystic)

with love, Karina