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Love Language

I just finished reading “The 5 Love Languages.” This book is SO insightful and it’s given me new energy!!!

I had heard so much about this book and after a few friends (who have read it) recommended it to me, I decided to pick it up. WOW! First off, it’s an easy read and I immediately started seeing myself in the characters and stories told in the book. Second, it really began to open my eyes and reinforce the notion that how we GIVE love and how we want to RECEIVE it are usually the same, but the person we may be giving it to and how they return their love to us, are often times a different “language.”

I’m also excited to DISCOVER and KNOW my language(s). The book gives you the framework to determine which language will speak love to you, and I think in understanding yourself, it’s easier to communicate your needs. And then of course, if you can discover and know which language(s) will speak loudest to a loved one, it gives you the power to love them the way they want and NEED to be loved!

There’s also a cool online tool to help you determine your “love language.” Visit www.5lovelanguages.com

So what’s your LOVE language??

* Words of Affirmation
* Quality Time
* Receiving Gifts
* Acts of Service
* Physical Touch

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PushPage

My “PushPage” is LIVE and online!!! 🙂 What is a PushPage?? Well, it’s a brand new social media “thing” and I’m so lucky to have been asked to be part of this start-up opportunity. It’s a “web/mobile technology that allows influencers to engage with their fans in an intimate way through personal Q&A…”

Here’s a screen shot snippet of my “verified” page, and feel free to check it out >>> http://pushpage.me/aubreyaquino

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So far I believe there’s only a very small number of people that have the “honor” of having a push page for the launch, and I’m in good company…other (select) peeps with a page include Kim K, Emma Stone, Russell Brand, Tory Burch, Blake Griffin, Adele, J.K. Rowling, Serena Williams, etc…

At any rate, every week I’ll be adding more Q&A and if you have a burning question, feel free to submit it and you might just get your answer! Just PUSH IT! 😉

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New OTF Segments

A few new segments have been posted On the Flipside in the past month or so… I haven’t filmed any new “full” episodes, but that doesn’t mean the content stops! You can watch below and visit http://ontheflipsidetv.com for more!!! 🙂

Red Bull shows us how they welcome NBA All-Star Point Guard Deron Williams to their family!

Miami HEAT superstar Dwyane Wade talks about his latest kicks, the Fly Wade 2.

On The Flipside teams up with Bay Tiger Video Productions to film highlights of a rare, Bay Area appearance by Mike Tyson! The meet and greet took place at Undisputed Boxing Gym where Tyson personally autographed an exclusive lithograph for fans and posed for photos!

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Flat Stanley

I just spent a week with Flat Stanley! My friend Eric in Phoenix sent him to me and asked if I knew who he was and if I’d be willing to participate…of course I obliged, and Stanley and I had a great time!! 🙂 So who is this “Flat Stanley” character, for those of you who aren’t familiar??? Well, he has a website – http://www.flatstanley.com/

Basically he’s a character from a book and because he’s “flattened” he can be mailed, thus allowing for great adventures all over the globe as he gets passed from friend to friend. I did this for Mrs. Mac’s 1st grade class at Cottonwood Elementary in Hesperia, CA!

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I received Stanley in my Oakland mailbox right after Thanksgiving and of course he got to ride on Southwest with me cross-country to Florida! See how he got the window seat and was watching the luggage get loaded!?!? ha

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We had one layover and plane change in Las Vegas, so Stanley took that opportunity to sit in front of the slot machines! Unfortunately we didn’t hit the jackpot and proceeded to board for our Fort Lauderdale bound flight.

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The highlight of Stanley’s South Florida visit was a day out at an NFL game to see the Miami Dolphins host the Oakland Raiders! Here he is getting ready to enter Sun Life Stadium amidst all the pre-game festivities….

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We had great seats at the game, but sadly the Raiders lost…womp, womp, womp… 🙁 However, it was fun and Stanley got to meet my road dawg Jeanette and she will now be hosting him for a week over at the Raiders facility…hopefully he brings them better luck for this Sunday!

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Car Safety Seats

Here’s another segment I did for “Here’s To Your Health.” This aired on last Saturday’s show, so if you missed it, you can watch my clips now! Also, another episode will air this Saturday morning at 8:30am on TLC. **Note – If you have Directv on West Coast, it’ll be 5:30am your time. Anyhow, this segment took me to Bluffton, South Carolina where I met Chris and Sarah Arthur (really sweet couple), and they shared the story of how selecting the RIGHT car safety seat saved their new baby’s life!!

Me and Baby Ella as we wrapped the shoot….

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After doing hundreds of product videos for “Babies R Us” …I was already familiar with many of the car safety seats out there, but learning about how the “Air Protect” technology literally saved baby Ella and kept her so safe, it’s now on the top of my list – for when I need one! ha Many of my friends are new mothers or have little ones…so I love doing pieces like this, because the information is so valuable!!

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80s Purple

80’S PURPLE FALL :: 2011 COLLECTION :: MOTION PREVIEW

80sPurple.com, California’s famed online boutique is ready to grace this season with their highly anticipated Fall 2011 motion preview. Taking a cinematic approach to unveil this collection, sit tight and watch it unfold through a tale of lost and refuted love. Scene by scene offers the perfect blend of this season’s men’s and women’s latest trends with an earthy hint of charm and bohemian ?are. Each piece offers a contemporary silhouette of sheer blends, crisp cottons, and dauntless prints. Only justi?ed through the motion preview “By Your Side”, those who are intrigued enough to watch it will ?nd themselves swiftly coalesced!

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Launched in Fall 2004, 80sPurple.com has quickly emerged as a top online boutique destination. Combining innovative design with user-friendly interface, the site offers a look that is aesthetically pleasing. Infused with relevant products combined with the latest fashion news updates, 80‘s Purple is your American contemporary boutique that delivers the ultimate shopping experience.

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The WOW Truck

I started this new feature segment on KRON called “Aubrey About Town” and it’s about fun, hip and cool things to do in the Bay…you know stuff to explore, try and get into….

Here’s one of my newest and latest installments featuring The WOW Truck!

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Stylin’

I had the awesome opportunity and experience to get “styled” at Banana Republic today at their Flagship store on Grant in SF..GINORMOUS!! I was set up with a personal shopper, and after I gave them my two cents ahead of time of the types of things I like, what styles I’m looking for and what I’m trying to do fashion-wise, they created a beautiful set-up in a fitting room for me so I could try to a bunch of new “looks!!”

My “stylists” Sayareh and Nanci did a great job of selecting items in-line with what I had told them I wanted, and there were several combinations and options to mix and match all the pieces.

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One of my “issues” is that since I’ve been living in Miami the past 5 years, my wardrobe is reflective of that….and now being in the Bay Area, it’s different – like sometimes my sister Ade says I’m looking a little “bootylicious,” because of how fitted my clothing can be, and then learning to layer is a must since the temps can range 30 degrees, depending where you are in the Bay.  I mean, in South Florida anything goes when it comes to dress, but I also felt the need to update myself to a more ‘mature’ look!! And — the GREAT thing I learned in the stylin’ session is that you can still look good, feel sexy and show off your shape, with chic sophistication!

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There were crop pants and long pants, scarves, shoes, blouses, jackets, vests, cardigans, dresses, hats, bags and belts…. After more than an hour of trying stuff on and figuring out what worked and what didn’t, I was able to narrow down my choices (that fit in the budget) of what I wanted to purchase and bring home! Typically my fashion sense is to keep it simple and safe, so having a personal shopper/stylist to show you different ways to wear things or try on clothes you would’ve never looked twice at was a very cool experience. I had done something like this once before at Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour for more formal upscale wear, but it’s always great to have an “expert” around to have an honest, second opinion and allow them to inject their fashion sense into you!!

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So, yeah…I highly recommend the experience… Just beware, unless you are prepared to BUY EVERYTHING you fall in love with…stay focused! I may be seeing some of the items I left in the store in my dreams! ha