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.

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Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Tory Burch Resort Swim 2014 Preview + OOTD

Tory Burch - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim #MBFWSWIM

The Shore Club hotel's private cabanas were the perfect spot to host an intimate preview of the Tory Burch 2014 Resort Collection.  We were invited to enjoy mimosas and mini quiche, pool-side, and browse through some of the new Resort Swim collection.  This was an especially great way to start the morning because I got to (finally) meet Lexi of Glitter and Pearls and Alyson of The Average Girls Guide - in person!  I have followed their blogs from when I first started and they have both been so kind and helpful to me along the way.  It was a Happy day :)

Please scroll down to the bottom of this post to see shots of what I wore to this event. 

Thank you to Annie Weiss from Tory Burch for my invite.

Left to right; Floral Shorts, Tory Burch Avery Shorts, Middle; Tory Burch Amira Dress Right; Calathea print bikini top & skirted bottom.

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Beach Bunny Swimwear 2014

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Beach Bunny Swim #MBFWSwim

Beach Bunny Swim 2014 was a little Xena Warrior Princess, a little sassy and a lot sexy.  This collection was made super edgy by the use of extreme bikini designs, unusual textures, and varied accessories like grommets and geometric jewelry.  A touch of the 80's peaked through, every now and then too; we saw a hot pink visor make its way down the runway, as well as the use of vinyl side panels on some of the swimsuits.  My favorite looks included the gold lame one-piece with black latticework sides, and the multicolored romper.
Thank you to Beach Bunny for my invite!

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Agua Bendita and Poko Pano

Agua Bendita - Mercedes-Benz Swim Week #MBFWSwim

Agua Bendita not only featured all sorts of bikinis cut in entirely different styles, and one piece swim suits, but we also got to see great lounge wear pieces in relaxed fits. I really liked the use of pastels in this collection: pale blues, pinks and yellows all melded seamlessly   I am in love with the spikey hair barrettes that the models wore.
Thank you to Tara Ink for the invite to this great show. 

Hello, Angeles!

Poko Pano Mercedes-Benz Swim Week

Poko Pano Swim 2014 featured fun, sky high heels, flowy beach pants, and adorable striped prints.  How cute is the look in the last photo with the retro high waisted shorts and striped bandeau top? Love.  Be sure to check out their website because you can already buy the looks from this show online! 
Thank you to APR Alliance for my invite. 

I also attended Dolores Cortes but did not get any good photos.  Check out my seat neighbor,  Nany's Klozet for some good pics of that show.

Me, Angeles and Dani.  Image courtesy of Gabriel Sanchez Photography.
I'm wearing the Maroc Palazzo Jumpsuit by Indah, a vintage gold belt and an epi LV bag.

Mercedes-Benz Swim Week: Roxy Pop Surf Anniversary Party + Win Fashion Show Tickets!

Roxy Pop Surf - #MBFWSwim

Roxy is a swim and surf brand with staying power!  On Thursday, we attended the 25th anniversary and swim week kick off party for brand.  25 years in the business is no small achievement, and despite the nasty weather, there was a huge turnout to help celebrate.

We got to see some of the new suits from the 2014 collection while we enjoyed passed bites from the AMAZING restaurant, Michael Schwartz.   DJ Chelsea Leyland was spinning some pretty awesome old-school jams (ODB, anyone?) Leyland's fashion favorites?  Anndra Neen bags and jewels, as well as Dominique Jones jewelry.  

Are you going to be in town during Swim Week? Do you want to attend a fashion show?
Check out my Instagram account for more details on how you could win tickets to a swimwear fashion show, tomorrow night, 7/20/13!!