While walking in the streets of NYC in August 2011, these two little girls stopped in front of me and embraced. Unconditional love. I smiled.

Farah has finally decided to say hello to you. Anyone who has worked with Luxe Fête before knows that she is really the boss (and very bossy she is). But I can say that because she is my SISTER. So allow me to reintroduce ourselves. Farah + Nathalie = Luxe Fête.

Always my sister. Always my friend.

When sisters stand shoulder to shoulder, who stands a chance against us?

She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities.

Photography: Ozzy Garcia, Wardrobe: C. Madelines, Venue: The Bath Club.

Lebron and Savannah are engaged.

Justin and Jessica are engaged.

And I’ve got a special client that is proposing tonight.

I am happy. I am in a musical mood.

[How is that for some poetry?]

Queen Aretha found her “Do Right Man.” It’s my favorite Aretha song (and my girls too).

The wedding proposal that I am planning soon is on a rooftop and my theme song for this job is The Beatle’s “Don’t Let Me Down.” The last time The Beatles performed together in public was on a rooftop and it was this beautiful song. My client better hope I don’t jump in after the proposal to sing it from the top of my lungs.

1. Fell in love with the work of Lorraine O’Grady. Her images of the ancient Egyptian Queen, Nefertiti paralleled with her sister stopped me dead in my tracks. Gallery Owner Alexander Gray, was right, I’d later find myself spending hours researching her body of work.

2. Chloe Resort 2012 Presentation on Fisher Island. Fashion is art. Period.

3. Me and the beautiful Gabrielle Union. Such a sweetheart.

4. Without question one of the best parties EVER in Miami. The Art of Night Exhibit by Seth Browarnik at The Shelborne Grand Opening.

5. Totally freaked out by this piece from Patricia Piccini. At first I was uncomfortable to even walk over to the “Prone.” Then I found myself right up in it’s face feeling empathy and awe. It looked so real. I wondered, “What if …” Then I stopped myself from thinking further and walked away – a little too heavy for me.

6. Kicked it with my friends at Ricochet for an incredible Nas and Theophilus London performance [Art loves Music Series]

7. Was transported home to my bright and colorful Haiti.

8. Had my first S’more and danced on the beach under the stars at Soho Beach House.

9. Attended a Cartier party showcasing a jewel-encrusted mobile by rising art star Beatriz Milhazes. Beautiful.

10. Me and my man’s perfect ending to Art Basel.

P.S. If you have not already, you MUST read this brilliant essay in Vanity Fair on the “Greatest Art Basel Party in the History of Mankind.” So true, funny and sad.

[From last year] Brian James and Nathalie Cadet-James admire a Mickalene Thomas piece at Susanne Vielmetter from Culver City at Art Basel Vernissage on Wednesday, December 1, at Art Basel 2010 week in Miami.  Photograph by Casey Kelbaugh for The New York Times

Here is the clip that aired live on the James T. Morning Show [click on photo]:

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And our extended clip on Jill’s popular Love Life & The 411 podcast starts at the 22:45 mark [here]. Um Puff Daddy and Cameron Diaz? Really? Find out more on her Podcast. She is hilarious.

P.S. Thank you Claudette!

First, all I had to do was be myself. As Diane put it, the most flattering thing a woman can wear is confidence. We spoke many times after that and I was perfectly at ease, feeling as if I was speaking with an old friend. Second, Diane is a woman that everyone is instantly drawn to and it is not because she is a former princess, a fashion icon or a billionaire, but it is because her confidence and grace comes from within. Lastly, a woman who is compassionate, giving and intelligent is very powerful. That is the woman I want to be.

To cap off the evening I had a beautiful and inspiring dinner with three equally impressive ladies: Anne Owen, Publisher of Miami Magazine, Katy Stoka, Sales Director of the W South Beach and Anastasia Koutsioukis, Owner of the Mandolin Aegean Bistro. Girl power rocks. [roar].

P.S. Miami Modern Magazine and Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour know how to throw one heck of an affair!

The lady herself, DVF.

I was so happy to meet her. Photos by Brett Hufziger.

I need this DVF dress. Might as well throw in the glasses too.

Photo by Clayton Austin.

Photo via flickr/puneetvikramsingh