Ford Beauty Suite and Inglot, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, Miami #MBFWSIM

Just before I left town, I had time to attend a few Swim Week events in Miami.  The Ford Beauty Suite never disappoints.  Ford Artists all gather under one roof, or in this instance, aboard one yacht, so that they can pamper us.  They use the best products (like my personal favorites: the Oribe hair products), to give you a little extra 'something' to help brave the Swim Week crowds.

Wearing Target accessories: Mossimo Cross Body, Target Sunglasses and Target shoes. 

At this event, I got my nails done by Jessica E. from Exhale Spa - in a bright, neon pink.  Perfect for my Spanish travels.

A big thank you to the Ford Artists and to Keurig for my invite.

MBFWSwim: Nanette Lepore Swim 2014

Nanette Lepore and Maaji (coming up next week) were two of my favorite collections to watch.

For this show, I got prime seating and made some friends who helped me get the perfect shots of the different looks.  I really enjoyed the vibrant colors and unique patterns on the swimwear; there were lots of purple tones mixed with turquoise that made everything pop!

 A huge thank you to Jimmy Lepore for my invite to the exclusive Nanette Lepore Swim 2014 show.   I also briefly met Nanette Lepore, one of my favorite designers.

Definitely a great Swim Week highlight for me!!

I am wearing the Nanette Lepore Magic Rain Dress (Similar here) (Similar here) Nanette Lepore is wearing her Dada Romper (variation of her Avante Garde dress) paired with her Cyclone Clutch.

First look of the show! Model wearing the Saint Etienne Bikini Top  and Beach Pant

Ipanema + Asos Penthouse @ MBFWSWIM

Ipanema is a footwear company that hosted us during Swim Week in Miami.  They were also one of the official event sponsors.  They were lovely!  Because there can be a lot of rudeness, chaos and negativity during Swim Week, it was a pleasure to meet the girls from Bollare PR and Ipanema, and get some one on one time with them.  Alle Fister, who heads up Bollare, was a driving force behind a little online phenomenon you may know: Shopbop.  She is a total inspiration.  One of the coolest moments of my swim week experience was chatting with her.

Below are some snapshots from the Ipanema event and from the Asos Penthouse party. 

Left: Ipanema Maya ; Right: Trends IV flip flops

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Ford Artists Beauty Suite + #MBFWSWIM

Guys, I attended the most fun beauty suite last week during Mercedes-Benz Swim Week! I was invited by Ford Models and The Work Shop Collective to attend the Ford Models Beauty Suite and I loved every minute of it.  A special thank you to Maria Arguello for hosting us in a great way.

(Picture heavy post below the cut!)

Mercedez-Benz Swim Week Miami + Peroni Emerging Designer Series: Winner

The SLS hotel played host to the Peroni Emerging Designer fashion show last night.  A great time was had by all, despite the inclement Miami weather.  Photobooths always add to the fun at one of these things :)
My favorite designs of the night were by the talented winner of last year's show, Nathalie Kridao, who showed an amazing talent for playing with textures and patterns to make sophisticated and very wearable looks.

Mercedes Benz Swim Week 2014 + Peroni Style + La Belle Rebelle

Tonight I attended one of the Swim Week kickoff parties sponsored by Peroni, La Belle Rebelle and Italia Independent at SoHo Beach House.  It was so nice to see some of my friends at this event and to be able enjoy the gorgeous view from the penthouse.  Can't wait for the rest of the week's festivities.   Remember to check back with the blog for Swim Week updates!

Enjoy my photos of the event! xo

Super cute retro swimwear styles created especially for swim week by La Belle Rebelle.
Their adorable skinny framed sunglasses are available here and here.

The Haute Frugalista sporting the commemorative sunglasses of the evening.  Similar glasses available here.

The Haute Frugalista  The Fashionable ESQ :) and The Architect of Style

The Architect of Style and Angeles Alumna

The Belle Rebelle girls with Lynsee

Angeles Alumna sporting the limited edition Italia Independent shades, and her one of a kind necklace.
Visit her shop here.

What I wore:
Leopard Print Pants by Sea NYC (similar here, here and here)
Shoes: BCBG Mirna in patent nude (Similar braided sandals here)
Top: RBL (Similar here in white)
Pendant: Ojo De 50 (from this post)
Bag: LV

Shop Italia Independent here: