OOTN: Leopard Print Dress + Switchboard Miami

What I wore to the Switchboard Miami charity event, benefiting this wonderful organization, that assists everyone from teens to senior citizens in our local Miami community.

The Architect of Style, Prints + Illustrations: Style File

When I first started blogging, I hid from the Miami scene because of my job and because I did not want anyone to know that I was blogging; I am a really private person.  Once I ventured out of my shell, I met so many awesome girls, and I genuinely became friends with them.  Enter, Gissi Jimenez of The Architect of Style.  I love this girl and her heart of gold.  We have a lot in common because we both have very stressful nine to fives, and oftentimes bond over how our day jobs come first, and are less fun than our blog lives (wah!).

Not only does Gissi juggle her architecture job and her blog, but she's now added an additional business to her life: illustrations and prints.  She has recently launched her first online shop -The Architect of Style Shop, where she will sell her original fashion-centered illustrations.

The illustrations are mounted on heavy felt, textured cardstock.  They're available in two sizes: 8X10 with white matting and 11X14 with no matting.  They're watercolor and ink based.

* Buy the prints here *

Gissi kindly donated one of her prints for today's Giveaway! Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Details on how to enter at the bottom of this post.
Open to US residents only.
xx

Red Bows

Bralette

OOTD: Back to Basics

What I wore to the Furla Miami store relaunch.
Back to basics with black on black, and a couple of statement pieces to finish off the outfit.

ps: I'm trying out a new widget on the blog - try hovering over what I'm wearing and clicking on the + signs :)

What I Wore:
Hudson Collin Skinny Jean
H&M Basic Gray Tee
H&M Leather Trimmed Blazer, try this Milly Leather Lapel Blazer
J.Crew Factory Statement Necklace (still available) (similar here)
Rachel Roy Aria D'Orsay Pump (super sale)
Banana Republic Giraffe Bracelet  (Elephant here) 40% off with code BRCLUE40
Longchamp Le Pliage (Large)

Jaimie Nicole Jewelry: Style File

This weekend, I had the pleasure of meeting with jewelry designer Jaimie Nicole Shepard in her Miami showroom.  I have been a fan of Jaimie's for almost two years now, and have watched her company, Jaimie Nicole, grow from a fledgling Miami business to a nationally known brand.  This talented Miami native has what it takes to make it in the industry: a business-savvy mind and an eye for color pairings that can't be beat.
Jaimie hand crafts all of her pieces from the finest materials; you can tell the difference in quality right away, by just feeling and holding her jewelry.

When you browse her website you will find long beaded pendants, druzy bracelets and necklaces, amethyst and turquoise beaded necklaces, and plenty of fodder for your arm party.  You will also find gorgeous statement earrings and bold, chunky rings.  What I love about her pieces is their versatility.  You can wear them with a t-shirt and jeans but you can also wear them out for a night on the town.

Jaimie Nicole Jewelry is having a Valentine's Day SALE that starts today!

Take 30% off the Valentine's Day Collection with code VDAYLOVE and take 10% off sitewide with code ENJOY10 (and you can use both coupon codes on one order!)
Sale runs from the 4th through the 16th of February, 2014. 

Miami locals:

The Jaimie Nicole Showroom is located at 4649 Ponce De Leon BLVD, Suite 305, Coral Gables, Fl 33156.

By Appointment Only: 305.351.7704

Jaimie Nicole is carried in over 16 boutiques throughout South Florida.  The line has already begun its national expansion.

Contact Info: designs@jaimienicole.com and www.jaimienicole.com

Let me know which piece is your favorite in the comments below! 

Furla Relaunch - Miami Boutique, Village of Merrick Park

The Furla boutique at the Village of Merrick park got a makeover!  The store, which is located on the ground level, next to the Nordstrom's entrance, received a major redo in order to usher in the new Spring 2014 collection.

If you are not familiar with the brand, chances are that you will fall in love with the Candy collection - colored "jelly" bags and clutches that are too cute to pass up.  If you're a Furla loyalist, you will be pleasantly surprised by the new collection, which features lots of textured leather, and gorgeous colors, staying true to the brand.  There's something for everyone at the store, including mini handbags, keychains, belts, and shoes

The Furla Candy bags make great holiday / Christmas gifts - they're fun and fashion forward.  They retail for about $250 but they frequently go on sale at retailers like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, where they will be listed at a discount.. For the holiday season, Nordstrom has price matching, and this Candy satchel is currently 30% off.

Furla Boutique Village of Merrick Park 
342 San Lorenzo Avenue
305.443.4945

Furla Candy Cooki Mini Satchel in multicolor gliter

Don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post to see a new Spring handbag that I was lucky enough to take home with me courtesy of Furla, Miami.  This is an exclusive bag that has not yet been released and is not currently available for purchase!

Shop Furla pieces here: 

Furla Satchel Baby Candy