Join Coconut Grove's "Cirque du Grove": The place to visit this Fourth of July Weekend!

Fourth of July has gone to a whole new level this year at the Grove! On Friday, July 2nd, the festivities for "Cirque du Grove: A Busker's Carnival" will kick-off with a spectacular fire show and a variety of street performances by Supernova. To join the celebration, arrive at Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove by 9 p.m. and enjoy the fire performances till 12 midnight. On Saturday, July 3rd, the party continues from 11 a.m. till 7 p.m. with an all-day line-up of special performers: Will Soto (Famed Wire Walker from Key West's Mallory Square), Cory Tabino (Former Cirque du Soleil Hand Balancer), Stilt Walkers, Balloon Artists, Magicians, Face Painters and Jugglers.

For the art lovers: enjoy the Coconut Grove Gallery Walk and Art Stroll from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd. During this event, Grove galleries open their doors to visitors to debut their latest exhibitions. Guests will enjoy complimentary drinks and food while admiring the art displayed along the Mayfair Promenade.

Finally, this is why you cannot miss the Grove for Fourth of July on Sunday! There will be an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration called "Picnic at the Barnacle" from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. (The Barnacle Historic Park, 3485 Main Highway). You can also enter the "Hot Dog Eating Competition" at Cocowalk starting at 2:30 p.m. The grand finale occurs at Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Road) with a free concert and fireworks show (fireworks start at 9:30). Start coordinating your red, white and blue outfits and get ready for an awesome weekend!!!

VH1 Star, Evelyn Lozada, hosts "Fashion in the City" at The Catalina Hotel on South Beach

On Thursday, June 24th, BeautyChronicles.com and Plum TV launched a totally new kind of shopping event called "Fashion in the City" for Miami's finest fashionistas and trendsetters. The event was hosted by our city's most notable Shoenista, Evelyn Lozada, star of VH1's Basketball Wives and owner of Dulce Shoe Boutique in Coral Gables (pictured on the right). Speaking of shoes, Evelyn wore a fabulous pair of Christian Louboutin's spiked patent pumps to the event (OMG...HOT)! During the evening, guests sipped on cocktails while strolling through The Catalina Hotel's rooftop to check out the latest summer trends by local designers and boutiques. Some of the featured brands included Bird Club Clothing, Karlee Feed Your Head, TAudrey, Bessi by Carlos Zuniga and Zula Studio. DJ Anthony Pisano kept the beats flowing while guests enjoyed a live fashion show and a private concert by Black Dada. Enjoy these photos from the stylish soirée:

Al Reynolds strikes a pose with the beautiful Evelyn Lozada. By the way, congratulations to Evelyn who will begin filming the second season of her hit reality show on VH1, Basketball Wives. Lucky for us, the show has been extended to a full hour! Can't wait!!!

Above: Christine Monjer Amoros, Sandra Rojas (Jewelry Designer- Color Me Karma), Rome Isill and Victoria Diez.

Above: My awesome friends and I at the event: Brigitte Chio, Diaset Cabrera, Fabiola Chio, Casey Garcia and yours truly!!

Above: Al Reynolds, Shaniece and Evelyn Lozada. For my local shoe addicts: remember to visit Dulce, Evelyn's high end shoe boutique, located at 286 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.


Above Left: My favorite celebrity blogger, Mitch Aug, and celeb stylist, Leon Frager. Leon is a fierce fashion lover who has styled celebrities like Kelly Rowland, Mary J. Blige and Maya among others. Above Right: Shaniece with fashion stylist, Mayhemfashnguru.

Above: Mai Martinez, Yours Truly, Daylene Foch and Diaset Cabrera. Overall, it was a wonderful night in Miami with lots of fashion and glam. Make sure to visit BeautyChronicles.com and stay connected. Read about future events or the hottest celebrity style secrets.