Weekend Look

You know me, I'm a firm believer in easy weekend style.  T-shirt dresses that you can just put on without any zipping or tying, and shoes that you can just slide right into, without even thinking about messing with a buckle - yes, yes and yes. Today's outfit is exactly that: easy.

Everything about this J.Crew Factory dress is perfect for the weather right now. I am loving how airy and light it is.  You can get some really good deals on their site this weekend (the dress is $22).  The entire site is 50% off. 

I'm adoring the newest addition to my shoe closet family: the Vince Allison Mule (here in black) is minimalistic perfection. I ordered them off of Shopbop at first and they sent me a used, worn pair! Saks more than made up for it when I saw them go on sale after purchase, and they accommodated me with a price adjustment. It's the little things!  These run a tad on the small side, if you're between sizes then size up a full size.  I was worried that the peep toe opening would be too wide, but it's not. My toes stay where they're supposed to.  Arabella makes a very similar open toed mule - and this pair is currently down from $200 to $60! That's a bargain ;)

All photos by GissiJ

Little Black Dress for The Office: 9 to 5 Style File, Work Wear

Hi! My 9 to 5 Style File continues today (FRIDAY, YAY!!) with the classic LBD (little black dress).
The LBD will forever be a closet staple for every woman.  There are countless ways to style one, but maybe the best part about them is that they do not involve much thought...so if you really don't have the time or energy to put an entire outfit together, you can definitely still achieve an office-chic look without thinking by just hopping into a LBD.

For this look, I threw on a leopard cardigan over a little black dress, and cinched the waist with a gold belt. You can tone it down for the office by eliminating the red lipstick and the super large, sparkly earrings. Keep them in your work bag and add them when the clock strikes 5 ;)

Finding the right little black dress is easy once you have narrowed down the style that you're going for. For the office I like a classic high neck, shift or a wrap dress.  You can narrow it down further by deciding if you want sleeveless or a slight sleeve.  I like this pencil dress from Nordstrom.  It is a good office length, has a high neck and a little cap sleeve and is ultra classic.

You can achieve my favorite lazy girl bun (which was toppling over in these shots...great) by waiting until Friday night to wash your hair.
Just kidding.
Not really.

Style File: Happy Camper + How to Style Leopard Pants

Hi! Happy Tuesday, Happy Camper!

I wanted to tell you that I'm staring a new series on the blog that is going to tentatively be called "9to5." Every Monday and Friday I'm going to feature a series of workwear posts that you can use to help inspire your 9 to 5, work week outfits.  The outfit posts on Monday are going to feature a series of more professional and conservative looks (while still maintaining a bit of fun fashion flair) while the looks on Friday will be more casual and better suited for those days at the office that are all about counting down to the weekend. In between I will still have my regular outfit posts, of course :) Stay tuned!

Now, on to today's' look.  I love pairing t-shirts with everything and anything in my closet!  Weekends in Coconut Grove are super casual, and my looks for Saturdays and Sundays usually reflect that.  Whether it's leopard pants like the ones I have one in these pictures or a high waisted skirt, I love mixing high end pieces with low end pieces and mixing and matching t-shirts with the other items in my closet.

Kimono Top

Rain, Rain, go away.

Spring Cargo Jacket

I have searched high and low for the perfect, Miami appropriate, Spring time parka/ utility jacket.  I finally found it last week at Forever 21.  This baby is less than $35 and perfect, although the sizing is a bit on the larger side ( similar here and here) I am wearing an XS and you can see from the photos that it's slightly oversized on me.  I picked it up in the color 'light olive.'  We had the perfect bout of cool weather hit this weekend; a Friday night, cold rain downpour turned into a perfect Miami weekend.
Other options for this type of jacket can be found here, here, and here. (2 of them under $45, one under $100).

Style File: Gucci Lady Web Bag

Taking a minute out of my Sunday to talk about the new, perfectly 70's, Gucci Lady Web bag.

It's a cross body, or a shoulder bag, that comes in more than five variations, including suede, python and crocodile.  Gucci categorizes this bag as hobo/shoulder bag.  The suede versions are my absolute favorite.  I can't get enough of that rich rust color, but I do also like the original Gucci print paired with the classic red and green striped strap.  This combination comes in two sizes, a smaller size and the larger, both pictured below.  There is also a classic among this family, the original GG Canvas Lady Web Boston bag and recently the Gucci Lady Convertible Wallet has debuted. This is a must have bag for Spring 2015. What do you guys think?

Scroll through the images below to shop the bags:

Outfit: Leopard is a Neutral

The Chloe boutique in Bal Harbour was re-designed and this is what I wore to the launch party:

Chloe Drew Bag; Chloe Spring Collection + Bal Harbour Store Relaunch

The Chloe in Bal Harbour relaunched this week, with one of the best redesign parties we've seen in a long time.  The Chloe line, synonymous with It-Girl style, has always exuded effortless femininity.  This new collection for 2015 is beyond magical.  The colors and fabrics are perfect for attaining that feminine, flowy feel that's both understated and elegant.  It's perfect.

In this collection you will see lots of cutouts.  The bag of the moment, the Drew Bag, was featured in it's traditional style as well as textured python with leather cutouts on the flap - an incredible statement bag. Cutouts were also visible in dresses and skirts.  Florals were consistent throughout the line, whether they were featured in print (this amazing crinkle jacket) or whether they were embroidered (check out the store front display below, and the Guipure dress).  Not to be forgotten: the Elle Bag was prominently displayed in a variety of colors, and fun springtime shades like coral.  The Elle is a great option when you want to forgo a shoulder bag in favor of a cool clutch that you can slip your hand into via a large strap.

Ted Baker Miami Store Opening + Outfit

A new Ted Baker boutique opened on Lincoln Road, in all of it's retro-chic glory, and I helped inaugurate it as a brand ambassador!

** A big, big THANK YOU to the Ted Baker team and The Patton Group for the opportunity**

The new boutique is located in primo South Beach location - right around the corner from the 1111 garage, on Lincoln Road.  The space is everything you would expect from Ted Baker: sleek and classic while maintaining that bit of a fashion kick and edge.
There's a pretty good sized selection of clothing and accessories in the store.  Fashion forward ladies will find vibrant printed patterns (check out this adorable number, perfect for Miami, or this less modest piece), and the best bodycon dresses and midi skirts.  Men will find perfectly tailored suits, textured blazers and pockets squares with major flair.  The clothes is so on point and completely in line with my style.

I was so happy to be a part of this store opening.  The new spring line is something you guys must check out.

Image by Seth Browarnik/ Rodrigo Gaya
shot for World Redeye

How To Wear Rain Boots featuring Joules

My local girls know that it has not stopped raining in Miami.  It rains every day.  It rains at all hours.  It rains with such force that I see Noah's Ark float by in front of my office window, on occasion.  It has rained for a consecutive 405 days this year.

But...

...I will not let the rain affect my fashion prowess!

 

Ted Baker, Miami

Hey fashion crowd! A new Ted Baker store is opening on Lincoln road and you're invited to the store launch!

As one of the Ted Baker brand ambassadors, I'd love to have you be my guest for the store launch, on Friday January 16th and Saturday January 17th from 2:00 - 10:00 PM.  The new boutique will be located at 1111 Lincoln Road (yep, that prime location in the already iconic parking garage).

I'm wearing the Ted Baker Vadena dress.  It runs a little large and definitely long, despite it being midi length. It's made of a durable material, like neoprene, and it's figure flattering.  It has rose gold hardware and a zipper that runs the entire length of the dress.

Outfit: Art Basel Jumpsuiting at Design Miami

 I attended the 10th anniversary exhibition of Design Miami at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

This was one of my favorite art events. This event is centered around home design and furnishings. The amount of unique pieces on display from various galleries was incredible.  The Design Visionary award went to famed architect Peter Marino who has collaborated to create retail spaces for Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Chanel, Dior and Bulgari.  His installation featured many of the pieces from his private collection (mostly chairs).  

Posing in the Roman Lounge / Dimore Studio for Fendi

I wore a burgundy, silk jumpsuit from TJ Maxx and the same BCBG embellished heels from this post.  My black blazer has a leather trim and is from Zara.  I also wearing a vintage gold stretchy belt.  Outfit photos and some artwork pictures by Gissi J.

Swarovski Installation by Jeanne Gang and James Balog; "Thinning Ice"

Art Basel 2014 Kris Knight + Gucci

Gucci and the Spinello Projects presented the Kris Knight Smell The Magic Exhibit in Miami's Design District.  This was the unofficial first night of Art Basel 2014 in Miami.  While the city comes alive during Basel, it is probably one of the worst times for traffic in Miami.  Currently the powers that be have managed to have everything, and I mean everything, under construction.  This does make navigating the art scene a bit more difficult, but in the end, it's all offset because we always have a great time and get to experience really interesting people and great vibes.

Outfit: Metallic Tweed Jacket

A tweed jacket is always a fun and classic piece to incorporate into your Fall fashion.  The classic Chanel tweed jacket helped legitimize Chanel and put it on the map as the fashion powerhouse that it is today. Withstanding the test of time, the tweed jacket remains a go-to piece for women of all ages.

Outfit: Wynwood Walls & Perrier

“Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Perrier via Mode Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Perrier.”

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

Outfit: How to Wear a Plaid Dress in Miami

How amazing is this wall mural in Wynwood, Miami? A few weeks ago, Nicky Hilton (yep) was in Miami and she posed in front of this gorgeous piece and posted it to her insta. I was so drawn to it that I scouted it out this weekend.  I found it on 25th street, in Wynwood, off of N.W. 2nd avenue.

This is "Child Piece" by artist Luis Valle @El_Chan_Guri  

Outfit: I Would Do Anything For Love + Freshii, Wynwood

I took a few days off from work because I needed a little regrouping time.  And, who wants to forfeit their annual paid leave at the end of the year because they're not allowed to carry a certain number of hours over into the new year? Not this girl!!

This morning I attended a breakfast at Freshii, Wynwood Miami's newest fresh snack and juice bar.  It was hosted by my friend Maria of The Wordy Girl.  I enjoyed some girl time with some of my favorite bloggers while we snacked on goat cheese, veggie and egg wraps, really delicious fruit and granola parfaits and, (my favorite), bacon, egg and cheese wraps.  We tried some fresh juices, too, and while beets aren't my thing, I discovered that apple, cucumbers, kale and spinach are.

After breakfast, I snapped some shots in front of one of the street art murals in Wynwood, Miami.  If anyone knows the artist, please let me know, and I'll credit.

Style File: Amal Alamuddin

We need to discuss the most amazing fashion moments from this past weekend.
Could Amal Almuddin's style be more perfect? She has the best couture eye, prancing around Venice in the most stunning Giambattista Valli white cutout dress (the flower appliques are to die for), and opting for a white Stella McCartney Bespoke pantsuit for her civil ceremony, instead of a traditional white wedding dress.
Oh, yeah, did I mention that she made it official with George Clooney, also?
While we, in the fashion crowd, eagerly await (edit: they're heeeere) the first leaked photos of her wedding dress, take a tour down couture perfection and browse through her latest looks below:

Stella McCartney pantsuit. (Similar here,  here,  here)

Photo from People.com