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Photos by: She’s got the Mood For information and great photos about Brazilian graffiti art check out this article: The Legalization of Street Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  by: Michelle Young

Granado is a cosmetics brand and the oldest apothecary in Brazil, was founded in 1870 by the Portuguese José Antonio Granado. In its earliest the pharmacy products were handled with extracts from plants, herbs and flowers grown on the farm of its founder, in Teresópolis located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, in a […]

Here are some pics of the Ipanema Farmers Market on Praça General Osório in Ipanema. Is an open air market were you can have a friendly approach with locals cariocas, buy tropical fruits, fresh vegetables and exotic flowers. fotos by : She’s Got The Mood

Garotas and Bikinis from Rio de Janeiro Swimwear Summer 2013 Salinas Lenny Cia Maritima

On the street…..Lapa Downtown, Rio de Janeiro. On the street…..Sao Corado Beach, , Rio de Janeiro

When it comes to convey my personal impressions about Rio de Janeiro, my first thought is that Rio is a city of stonishing contrasts in all aspects: nature, social classes, economic boost, etc and viola! today I have one of many examples that embodies it. Two weeks ago was the Fashion Rio Week and several events […]

Feijoada is the Brazilian national dish. Is a mix of black beans and meat of pork or beef, also served with garnish. Originally from the North of Portugal with an African influence, it began as the meal of the slaves who worked in the gold mines. In Rio is traditionally eaten on Saturdays throughout all […]

Exhibition Fire and Gourmet Show during the Rio Fashion week Last week was the Rio Fashion week and the Fashion Business. The Fashion Business is a event, which creates more business opportunities, generate income, jobs, values 170 regional brands and fosters the internationalization of the segment. For this edition the Fashion Business feature a Gourmet Space, witch took place […]

As part of the Brazilian Official Fashion Calendar, Fashion Rio stands as a window for the 3rd largest employment industry in the state. Happening twice a year, it drives millions in business and attracts thousands of visitors to the city, generating income to the segments of tourism, services, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, transport and […]

 Mood of the week : Carioca One of the things that my husband and I love much of living in Rio de Janeiro is the proximity with the beach and the casual look that you wear on weekends, a pareo, a bikini and a pair of Havaianas. Brazilians also called them “chinelos” in Portuguese that means […]

Mood of the week : Carioca this week I will introduce you into the carioca vibe! Rio de Janeiro is a city in constant motion, last month took place the Hype Babylon Fair, is an annual cultural fair, that brings fashion, art, decoration and gastronomy together in one place. It was created in 1996 and today is […]

My tasty selection for the end of the week- Mi sabrosa selección para el fin de semana. We got to know this book for my husband’s birthday, it was a present of our close friend Sergio Pagano, in exclusive before its launching, a big honor for us!  Sergio is an italian Independent Professional Photographer and resides in […]

Tutto Fellini  (version en español en la parte de abajo) Picture of Anita Ekber and Mastroianni in the Trevi Fountain. I remember many years ago when I first saw the movie “La dolce vita”  “Sweet Life” (to translate the title literally) about the exploits of a tabloid reporter (Marcello Mastroianni) among the jet set of […]