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View From The Top – International Edition: Love Mexico 2010 (Official Day One)

After waking up from what I think was one of the most heavenly nights of my life (good grub, hot bath, fluffy robe, and a beautiful trip to LA LA LAND). Love Mexico 2010 was officially underway. Day One! 8:00 … Continue reading

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View From The Top – International Edition: Love Mexico 2010 (Hello Barceló!)

As I sit here in this cold, I think back. Back into time. Me and Mexico…let’s go back. Just when I thought I had seen it all, I really got an eyeful once I got off the plane! Love Mexico … Continue reading

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View From the Top – International Edition: Love Mexico 2010 (The Journey)

Sept. 30, 2010: I was quite the nervous one as I prepared to travel out of the country for the first time ever and the first time on a plane in 12 years. It was not the fact that I … Continue reading

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View From The Top: International Edition – Love Mexico 2010 (The Message)

  Before I recap  Love Mexico 2010, held in absolutely beautiful Riviera Maya, Mexico, there is something that I have to get off my chest. To every wedding and/or event planner and travel professional that DID NOT attend this event: … Continue reading

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View From the Top: Ear Candy Two Year Anniversary at Teavolve

RiaRob is back in the game. After covering President Barack Obama’s speech at the National Urban League’s Centennial Celebration, I really needed to take a rest. Dealing with the “GUBMENT” left a sister whipped! So I am back with the … Continue reading

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View From The (VERY) Top: Barack Obama’s Speech @ National Urban League Centennial Celebration 2010 – Part Two

RiaRob has been blessed to be at special places at special times, but nothing like this. I am on a press platform getting elbowed (and throwing a few elbows of my own – I’m never scared) to get THE SHOT … Continue reading

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View From The (VERY) Top: Barack Obama’s Speech @ National Urban League Centennial Celebration 2010 – Part One

There is something to be said about history. Whether you are aiming for it, made it, or trying to preserve it. Here are just a few examples: 1. President Barack Obama: Leader of the free world, first African-American President. Every … Continue reading

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View From The Top: I Do Brunch 2010 (Part Two)

The I Do Brunch was well underway amidst a whirlwind of decadent decor, camraderie, and a menu so good that shapers everywhere would simply shudder! 10:15 a.m. People start to line up for the food. Me and Tunji position our … Continue reading

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View From The Top: The I Do Brunch 2010

Wedding and event planners are tasked with ensuring the perfect environment for their clients by making sure all of their venue, event, and culinary wishes are fulfilled. When these creatives have unveiled an entire event from mere thoughts, events quickly … Continue reading

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View From the Top: Essence Summer Fashion Preview – The Afterset

Now that the fresh fashions have come forth, RiaRob had to mingle amongst all the fine folks in attendance. here are a few shots from Bloomingdale’s. Fashion never felt or looked this good! Special thanks to Essence Magazine, Bloomingdales, and … Continue reading

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