Monthly Archives: July 2013

MBFW Swim: Mara Hoffman

July 24, 2013Fashion & Beautyfashion, fashion events, fashion shows, fashion week, Lucky, Mara Hoffman, Mara Hoffman Swim, Mara Hoffman Swim 2014, MBFW, MBFW Swim, MBFW Swim 2014, MBFWS, mbfwswim, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014, Swim Week, Swim Week 2014, Swim Week Miami, swimsuits, swimwearAlicia

Mara Hoffman’s Swim 2014 collection was easily one of the most highly anticipated shows of the entire week. And it’s easy to see why. The tribal-inspired prints were bright, fresh, and incredibly intricate, which made the clean silhouettes the perfect balance for the kind of swimsuits and resort wear we want to don all the time. Luckily, in Miami, we’re able to do that. This collection was absolutely stunning in its balance of bold color and pattern paired with the chicest simplicity of cut. Take a look at some of my favorite pieces.

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Betsey Johnson Swim 2014

July 22, 2013Fashion & BeautyBetsey Johnson, Betsey Johnson Swim, Betsey Johnson Swim 2014, fashion, fashion events, Lucky, MBFW Swim, MBFW Swim 2014, mercedes benz fashion week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014Alicia

I think one of my fondest memories as a young fashionista dates back to me at about the age of ten. My uncle’s wife, an aspiring singer, used to go to Betsey’s shop in Coconut Grove pretty often and I’d tag along for entertainment. After visiting Betsey’s shop a few times and scoping out her very colorful collection, I scraped my allowance together over a few weeks and treated myself to a head-to-toe outfit from the clearance bin, complete with matching full-length gloves. It was my very first designer purchase. I’d kill to find those pieces again. Or even to just dig up the picture my grandfather insisted on taking when I got home with my heaping bag of Betsey loot.

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Fashion Show Etiquette

July 21, 2013Art & Culture, Fashion & Beautyetiquette, fashion events, fashion show etiquette, fashion shows, Girl on the Go, girlonthego, Lucky, Mara Hoffman, mbfwswim, Swim Week, Swim Week 2014, Swim Week MiamiAlicia

If there was one golden ticket last night, it was definitely Mara Hoffman Swim. Unfortunately, that meant that getting into the show, or even through it, in some sort of orderly fashion was basically out of the question. Considering that 95% of my pictures are riddled with arms raising iPads and iPhones, I felt compelled to bring to light some basic fashion show attendance etiquette. Here’s a quick list of rules to keep you on everyone’s good side and keep your limbs out of their photos.

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MBFW Swim: Day 3

July 20, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Travel & Miamiasos, events, fashion events, fashion shows, Girl on the Go, girlonthego, Lucky, Mara Hoffman, Mara Hoffman Swim, Mara Hoffman Swim 2014, MBFW, MBFW Swim, MBFW Swim 2014, mercedes benz fashion week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014, swim, Swim Week, swimsuits, swimwearAlicia

Day 3. Sigh. Day 3… Day 3 can only really be defined by the number of hours we stood in line. We waited in line to park. We waited in line to check in. And then we waited in the mother of all lines for the highly anticipated Mara Hoffman show. Then I’m pretty sure we stood in line to stand in line to get into the tent. But once we were in, give or take a few challenges, we knew what all the waiting was about. Mara Hoffman was spectacular. The prints. The colors. The gorgeous models with the pom-poms in their hair. It was the sexiest display anyone could have hoped for on a hot summer night in Miami. And the best way to end Swim Week for me. Motherhood calls and that’s my favorite show, hands down.

Check out all the event pictures after the jump…

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MBFW Swim: Day 2

July 20, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Travel & Miamievents, fashion, fashion events, fashion shows, Girl on the Go, girlonthego, Lucky, MBFW Swim, MBFW Swim 2014, MBFWS, mercedes benz fashion week, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014, Swim Week, swimsuits, swimwearAlicia

I wish I could tell you I was in better shape, but the truth is that fashion week is not for the fragile. Perhaps I underestimated the stamina and preparation it requires to survive five days of shows, but I’d liken it to the kind of focus one dedicates to training for a marathon (not that I’ve ever done that). Day two of Swim Week left me aching and blistered – quite literally, unfortunately, due to my stubborn insistence on wearing some sparkly little Guess wedges that felt reasonably comfortable in my living room but not as forgiving on the pool deck of the SLS hotel after three shows and five hours of standing-room-only accommodations. Still, my worship of this industry is propelling me forward. And so it shall be that I continue on…in flats.

Check out some pics from last night’s events with Poko Pano and Suboo Swim being at the top of my list for the day.

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Favorite Finds: Love, Always

July 19, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Shopping & Dealsaccessories, Always, arm candy, arm party, bracelets, earrings, jewelry, love, Love Always, Love Always Couture, necklaces, online shopping, rings, shopping, Shopping & Deals, shopping codes, shopping on a budgetAlicia

I first told you about Love, Always almost exactly one year ago when, thanks to my Instagram obsession, I began discovering a slew of adorable little boutiques. Since then, the online accessories shop based out of South Florida has gained momentum and been featured in publications such as Redbook and Who What Wear. And it’s no wonder – the girl behind the shop can curate some serious arm candy. I’ve been loyally stacking mine from Miss Stephanie’s finds, two of which are pictured above (a dainty pair of clover beaded bracelet with a new obsession, the tassel a.k.a. the Ritchey bracelet, named for her friend who creates my other wish list item). And, as if you needed another reason to shop, you can rest assured in knowing you’re doing some good; every month, a portion of their profits is donated to a different anti-bullying organization.

You can stack your own arm candy (and necklaces, and rings) at a discounted price. Use code BUBBLES20 to receive 20% off your purchase. Happy shopping!

MBFW Swim: Day 1

July 18, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Travel & Miamievents, fashion, fashion events, fashion week, girlonthego, Lucky, MBFW, MBFW Swim, MBFWS, mercedes benz fashion week, Miami Beach, Roxy Pop Surf, Swim Week, Swim Week 2014, Swim Week Miami, swimsuitsAlicia

10 THINGS I LEARNED ON THE FIRST DAY OF SWIM WEEK

Miami weather spares no one. Always have a backup plan.
The fashion crowd will weather any storm in the name of runway.
Don’t expect anything to run on time. The fashion crowd will make it to said runway show at least one hour post call time.
Never wear heels to a beach party. Getting sand between your toes is festive. Getting sand in your Louboutins is tragic.
Go for a less complicated beauty regime. That stack of makeup it took to make me look presentable melted right off the minute I stepped into Miami’s perpetual humidity for the poolside show.
Skip the flat iron. Blow-drying curly hair in 90% humidity is an exercise in futility. One I’m ashamed I continue to attempt.
Wear what you like and are comfortable in. Whether it’s a bodycon dress or jeans and a tee, style is a very personal thing. Fashion week is the time to be true to that. Trying to pull off anything else, no matter how on-trend, will just be unflattering.
Always opt for the party with free cocktails. It makes the tardiness much more tolerable.
No matter what, the show WILL go on. And it will be fabulous.
Despite all the challenges, I’m ready and eager to do it all over again.

View event pictures after the jump…

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Favorite Finds: K. Slademade

July 12, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Shopping & Dealsaccessories, clutches, coupon codes, deals, designers, discount code, favorite finds, favorite finds fridays, handbags, k. slademade, online shopping, Shopping & DealsAlicia

For most women, a shoe obsession trumps any other item in the accessories universe. But for me, it’s always been bags. Give me a clutch over heels any day. And if it’s handmade of buttery leather, all the more enticing. And this is what makes K. slademade so delectable. Kelsea’s pieces are the staples every girl should keep at hand. They are chic, understated little luxuries made for day-to-day functional glam. Oh, and they can be monogrammed (swoon). I’m seriously eyeing the tip pouch in pink pastel, the Brooklyn foldover clutch in black with the blue zipper (!!), and the Heather crossbody in red poppy.

Snatch one of these up for yourself with FREE SHIPPING. Use code BUBBLES at checkout.

Public Swim Week Events in Miami

July 11, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Travel & Miamifashion, fashion events, fashion shows, Miami, Miami Beach, public fashion events, Swim Week, Travel & MiamiAlicia

You don’t need to have a press pass to enjoy next week’s Swim Week activities. The Dream Hotel will be kicking things off on the 17th with a rooftop fashion show and The Catalina Hotel, right across the street from the official MBFW Swim action, will be hosting a Swimtastic Pop Up Shop complete with goody bags, giveaways, and a beauty bar that are all open to the public. The fun keeps going with events through Sunday, July 21st. Just be sure to RSVP { rsvp [at] itmarketingconcepts [dot] com } for the fashion show. Enjoy!

Trends: The Ampersand Obsession

July 8, 2013Fashion & Beauty, Home & Decor, Shopping & Dealsaccessories, AMP, Ampersand, bracelet, bracelets, decor, graphic t-shirts, home decor, interiors, jewelry, Lucky, Shopping & Deals, throw pillows, trendsAlicia

This recent ampersand logo trend has particularly caught my attention because it’s long been an obsession of mine as the quintessential symbol for my name (my initials before marriage were A.M.P.) combined with my love of writing and thus vintage typewriters. Does that make sense? Regardless, I’m a sucker for good typography design accents (I do love that Bubbles & Ink logo), so I’ve compiled a little cluster of cool pieces that I wouldn’t mind adding to my own collection. What do you think of this ampersand trend? I’m obsessed with that marquee lamp. Got any favorites?

SHOP THE POST: Clockwise from top left – Of Mice & Men Ampersand Typography Logo iPhone & iPod Cases, Ugmonk “And Then I Woke Up” Ampersand Tee, Everyday Art Vintage Ampersand Marquee Light, Alexandra Ferguson – Ampersand 16X16 Pillow, PB Teen Alphabet Ampersand Needlepoint Pillow, and Accessories Boutique “And Then” Bracelet in Gold.