MIAMI. I miss that HOT HEAT. And there really is nothing better than MIAMI SWIM WEEK. Days are spent in your bikinis, working on your tan by the pool… nights spent seated at the runway shows with your toes in the sand! Sweaty, dewy skin and short shorts completely acceptable. My bikini collection is never ending and honestly, I’ve discovered so many incredible swim brands this past year. I think I have over 100 swimsuits?! That’s my vice. I can never get rid of my favorite KINIS. This season, Dylana and I went with my love Pooja of 6 Shore Road! I even closed in her runway show. Nose ring, smokey eyes, and all! I became that Tibetan Warrior on the catwalk.
When OFF DUTY, we explored the colorful art deco streets of Miami. I lived in my trusty light blue denim shorts, rompers, and just one pair of sandals. Bold and retro one-pieces, and bustier 2-pieces bringing vibrant colors and prints into my wardrobe. No make-up necessary. Take a peek into my Miami photo diary.
With the launch ofCiroc Pineapple, #TropicalLuxury was literally all that I had on my mind. Thank you to everyone who followed along during myCiroc Instagramtakeover! I love that this particular flavor stands for having that summer mindset all year round. It’s a bit sweet, but not too over-empowering. So refreshing. It’s about re-living what summer is all about. Freedom, spontaneity, and discovering beauty all around you.
Fashion Week is exactly that. I become mesmerized at every single show I went to. Falling into the mood of the clothes, the thump of the music. Tropical Luxury was everywhere. From the blue printed birds on Mara Hoffman‘s dresses to the pineapple cellphone cases I’ve seen everyone grasping onto en route to the shows. Each reminding me of heavenly summers on a hammock in Montauk or Miami. Shadowed palm trees against a blue sky at Yigal Azrouel. Animal prints and eclectic tropical beading at Libertine. Then to top it all off, there was the absolutely gorgeous fresh floral runway at Tommy Hilfiger. Every stomp of those star-studded boots a WIN, WIN in my book.
Ciroc Pineapple is about that lifestyle… living in the moment, and with each little sip, taking you back to one of your favorite tropical memories… anytime of year. . I’m honestly a huge fan of fruity cocktails, and having a splash of Ciroc Pineapple has made it to the top of my list!
I’m so excited to share with you a final ROUND-UP from this season’s #TropicalLuxury. I cannot wait till Spring!
Mara Hoffman S/S ’14
Yigal Azrouel S/S ’15
The enchanting floral runway (not to mention star boots!) at Tommy Hilfiger S/S ’15
London is my TOP, TOP place to visit. I don’t know why, but I’ve been madly in love with England before I’ve even been there years back. Maybe it’s the accents? Maybe it’s the gloom? Maybe it’s the rock n’ roll? But honestly, I love everything London brings. I try hardest to go during fashion week each season. Luckily, I had a shoot there right smack dab in the middle of fashion week. Couldn’t be a better excuse to see friends and catch some shows! So knowing I’d be in London for literally only 2 nights, I packed about 4 items. This blouse, a skirt, another shirt, and a pair of jeans. After all the years of overweight baggage fees, I’ve opted to go for a carry-on and nothing else. Packing toooo light is now my problem, but I basically just mixed and matched everything I had. Going for this ruched camo bomber jacket (it’s insane!) with some florals, and some leather. VIOLA. That’s me at Somerset House. Snapped by my favorite Brit/Scottish girl EVER: Jennifer of StyleEast!(See her image below walkin in some vintage trousers and trainers) I became friends with this babe years ago in NYC. Now, I never make a London visit without WhatsApping the heck out of her and all our friends.
Another amazing thing at Somerset House? The streetstyle. So. Many. Hot. People. Londoners have this easy way of dressing. Thrown together and cool. So of course I snapped away. I used most for my WhoWhatWear Instagram takeover (thanks for everyone who followed along!) Here’s more snapshots to add to the bunch!
These last two months for me have been filled with traveling! After Stockholm Fashion Week, Dylana and I hopped on a quick flight to BERLIN, Germany and we quickly fell in love with this incredible, vibrant city. I’ve never seen so much artwork and graffiti splashed on the city’s grey walls. Little messages from the city’s people always here and there wherever you go. I like to say Berlin is like Williamsburg on crack. There’s more food and beer drinking than anywhere else I’ve ever been. Yes, you can double fist and walk down the street without anyone giving you a second glance. Cheers! Who said you can’t have beer with your morning egg and bagel?! Morning and night, Dylana and I mapped our days. We have an incredibleCITY GUIDE with Forever 21 coming your way super soon. So you too, can explore this crazy city, and drink unlimited glasses of wine (for 2 euros…I’ll tell you where soon enough!) My suitcase surprisingly underweight by about 4 pounds, and I managed to have enough looks for our 10 day European extravaganza. I went with endless layers, and of course many LEATHER JACKETS. Rock tees, crochet vests, and killer cardigans. We topped it up with destroyed denim jeans, and perfect black boots. This city really doesn’t sleep, and that’s what I love most. The city has beauty, and it has grit. That’s what adds to it’s charm. We went into hidden techno bars that honestly didn’t start until 3am…where you could party and read a book in the library, or sit in a bed in a nearby room. Berlin is about enjoying life to the max, one cup of coffee at a time. And if you’re up for those 24 hour sleepless days, go to Berlin.