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SWOOSH: We Really HEART Nike

In my never ending quest for the freshest and hottest, I, Brenda, am your emissary of adventure. Recently, I pushed myself to my athletic limit during a 3-day sojourn to Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Yes ladies, I have a very tough job.

I have always considered myself athletic -- by that I mean purchasing sneakers and cute workout outfits every 6 weeks so that I can look tip top for my Wii virtual fitness partners! But now after visiting the Mecca of all things competitive, my inner Latina Warrior goddess has been reborn.

Although athletes in Oregon and urban Latina fashionistas are the not the most obvious of bedfellows, the synergies became crystal clear to me as I toured their facilities, met with management, and even got to rub elbows with Olympic greats-Andrea Duran. We share a tireless pursuit of excellence and an unending desire to always step it up a notch. Cynicism aside (hard to do but breath deeply for a minute)…Nike inspired me!

Nike is a corporation that lives and breathes that same vision that we here at Casa Naranja all share. WHAT A TRIP! Stay tuned for the fresh preview of the PHATTEST sneaker/collection I was privy to.

Your Pirate-Proof Mexican Getaway

Source: UrbanDaddy.com

Haciend-Ahhh
The temperature is dropping, the leaves are falling, your thoughts are heading south—and the stock market is doing all of the above. Translation: vacation time. The cure for your not-yet-winter blues? A little place called Campeche: an undiscovered Mexican colonial town with serious south-of-the-border potential.

Right at the base of the Yucatan, Campeche is a former conquistador capital on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico—a Spanish port down in Mayan territory, once frequently attacked by English and Dutch pirates. Besieged and beleaguered, the government put up walls and bulwarks that stand to this day (protecting you from those still-marauding Brits).

For maximum peace of mind, stay at the Hacienda Puerta Campeche—a 17th-century villa built as a buccaneer-proof refuge, now refashioned as a luxury resort. Try out the Zazil Ha Mayan massage in the in-house spa, take a few laps through the indoor-outdoor pool, or hit the Gulf for some Yucatan sun and fun. Then head back to the oversized woven hammocks in your suite for an old-school siesta, before rallying for a Mayan-Mexican feast on the open-air terrace.

Think of it as the ultimate booty call.

Hacienda Puerta Campeche,
Calle 59, No. 71
Campeche, Mexico
+981 816 7508

YIC Benefit for El Museo Del Barrio

Hola queridos/queridas,
I sit on the planning committee of the YIC Benefit for El Museo Del Barrio and am so excited about the upcoming benefit "fiesta". I would love to see you all at the event on October 24th. It promises to be quite the Latin fiesta!!

El Museo del Barrio, New York City’s premiere Latin American Art Museum, will host its 6th annual Young International Circle Benefit on Friday, October 24th at the West Side Loft at 336 West 37th Street. More than 500 international professionals, philanthropists and art aficionados will attend to support the community and education programs at the museum. Guests will enjoy a hot Latin night of cocktails, dancing, and a silent auction.

Festivities begin at 8:00 PM.
West Side Loft
336 West 37th Street
TO PURCHASE TICKETS CONTACT NAZIRA HANDAL AT 212-660-7143
OR ONLINE HERE

Share the 20% off love at shoes.com

Shoes.com is a Casa Naranja BFF and such we share all sorts of things including 20% promotion codes!!! You are our BFF so here you have it, take 20% off shoes.com purchases with promo code BFF08 through 11/30/08.

How to Wear Scarves

Just yesterday Brenda serenaded me with a poetic explanation on why she loves scarves and how they have replaced cocktail rings as her accessory de jour. Well it appears that she is on to something and WhoWhatWear.com offers you a tutorial on how you too can become a muse for scarves.

Gilt-y Pleasures

Bienvenidas Casa Naranja members!

You have been selected by the Gilt Groupe: Luxury Brands, Hand-Selected Styles, Sample Sale Prices... and You're Invited.

Sign up for your free membership at Gilt.com/Casa Naranja

The Gilt Groupe - a must must must favorite link -- is a website that offers high end designer merchandise at steep discounts. Think of it as a veritable virtual sample sale that runs 24/7. Oh, but there is a catch. Like anything worthwhile, access is oh so exclusive. But, no worries fashionistas, we've got you covered. For Casa Naranja members, Gilt Groupe is happy to pull back the velvet rope and welcome you with open arms to the on-line word of the most exclusive, Latina beloved designers - Caroline Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Miguelina and many more. Membership has its privileges so what are you waiting for, log on to Gilt to enjoy yours. Did we mention you have a $10 credit off of your first order?