Outfit: Wynwood Walls & Perrier

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For this set of pictures, I headed over to the Wynwood Walls in Miami to take a peek at what has been going on there lately.  Every few weeks or so, the building exteriors and wall murals change with a rotating assortment of talent being showcased.  Street art in our city has been elevated to a different level since the inception of the Design District and Wynwood.  

In recent years, there has been an incredible surge of life and creative energy in Miami.  Whereas before we used to see buildings "tagged" up with ugly, monochromatic, gang-related symbols and words - we now have meaningful and vibrant street art.

In a few weeks, Art Basel will be upon us, and all of the current street art will change once again.  I'm glad I snapped a few shots in front of this wall of flowers before it's replaced.

Perrier teamed up with three famed street artists from around the world: Kobra from Sao Paolo, JonOne from Paris/New York and Sasu working from Tokyo.  The goal? To create street art labels for limited edition Perrier bottles and cans.  They each designed something that was true to their own aesthetic, and their creations were paired with the Perrier product. 

I'm wearing: 

Forever 21 Tank Top (similar) // Express floppy hat (very similar) // J.Crew Necklace (similar)  (similar) (similar) //Eberjay Bralette // LNA Zippered Leggings // Jeffrey Campbell 'Soiree' Sandals // David Yurman Bangles // H&M Bag and Chambray Shirt

OOTD: Art Basel Miami 2013, Gale Hotel: Paper Mag + Asos Party

Last Friday night brought a quick stop to the Gale Hotel on South Beach for an Art Basel rooftop event hosted by Paper Mag and Asos.  Dinner at 5 Napkins before that, (delicious food, try the Wasabi Deviled Eggs and the Mahi Tacos).  I ate too much.  

I really liked the atmosphere and decore at this boutique hotel.  It had an Old World feel but at the same time kept things a bit modern and streamlined.  All of the doors and harware are new, clean and pretty, but there is a mixture of antique photographs and paintings throughout that give everything a really cool feel. 

Wardrobe Malfunction: The hem on my skirt went kaput very early on in the evening :(

Art Basel 2013: Miami, Ketel One De Nolet + Art Miami + Spectrum Miami + The Photographic Journal

Wearing a tutu and spike necklace, I went into the last night of Art Basel last week, bravely and stoically, only to end up in a pair of PayLess flip flops by the end of the night.
My feet suffered that night.
They died.

Obligatory Serious Selfie 

Wynwood Wall Art

I attended the De Nolet event, a cool party in Wynwood hosted by Ketel One.  My blogger sisters were there, and we enjoyed fun complimentary cocktails and passed bites from Gigi's (one of our fave late night stops for good food and atmosphere).  

We were there for a short while before I ran into my good friend, photographer Augustin Sanchez.  Augi is really talented and he has recently launched his passion project, The Photographic Journal, in conjunction with Instagram Hall-Of-Famer Dan Rubin.  This online site is his study in portraiture, among other things; it also allows users to upload their own submissions for a chance to have them published on the site, or, in the future, in print.

If you have a minute, check out the pictures they already have up on the site, and I think you'll agree with me - TPJ is teeming with inspiration and talent. 

Augi quickly snapped these pictures of a self-conscious me, as I fidgeted with my hair and outfit. 

OOTD: Art Basel 2013, Miami: Cassina x Louis Vuitton + Bailey 44 Dante Dress

Armed with my love (he is camera shy, but I still got some pics of him) and my blogger partner in crime, Gissi of The Architect of Style, I braved the Art Basel Miami traffic, and decided to get social last week. Check out some pictures from the Fox House and High Heels Suicide Pop Up as well as the Cassina x Louis Vuitton party.

Fox House is an online retailer of pieces that are curated for the surf loving-bohemian, frayed denim, free spirit in all of us.  Owner Tobi Salver took her online business and made it a boutique reality with the Fox House Pop Up debuting during Art Basel 2013. 

Art Basel 2013: Tracey Emin, Angel Without You, MOCA Miami, #MOCANOMI

Vanity Fair and MOCA North Miami hosted a party to debut artist Tracey Emin's 'Angel Without You' series, which will be on display through March 9th, 2014.  More info on the exhibit here.

No pics of my outfit from this night but I leave you guys with the beautiful Juliana of a Fashion Soiree who joined me at MOCA on Tuesday night.  Jules is wearing Zara from head to toe.