Bitter Sweet Symphony: Miami: Through The Lens of Street Fashion Ft. Pitusa, StephanieLiansCloset and LBs
“One good thing about music, when it hits-you feel no pain,”-Bob Marley.
Miami: Through the Lens of Street Fashion this week takes you to a refuge of peace and beauty in South Beach’s: Soundscape park. It’s one of the city’s newest public parks designed by West 8, a Dutch architectural firm.Karla and I decided this would be a picturesque locating because of the iconic pergolas that jut into the sky with blooming flowers. Directly infront of The New World Symphony building, this oasis of tranquility also serves as a mulipurpose venue where art and music events are held. There were only a few people on a Sunday taking advantage of this 2.5 acre spot—evidence that not enough people in Miami know they can come here to read a book, have a picnic, relax and just soak up nature. We hope this post will encourage you to do so now. Now about my outfit, we are featuring 3 amazing Miami brands which Pitusa, Stephanie Lian’s Closet and LB’s. See at the end where to buy this outfit.
What I’m wearing: Pitusa tunic, necklace and set of 3 bracelets by Stephanie Lians Closet, army of bracelets on right hand is from: LB’s jewelry: email (doseoflbs@gmail.com)
Photography & Art Direction: KarGar Styling: Me
Miami Beach Locals Launch Hipster Unisex Collar Jewelry
I’m always drawn to the unique, unusual and homegrown brands when it comes to fashion. So when I eyed the guys behind Work Collective wearing their self-made jewelry collar pieces at a recent Madewell styling party, I couldn’t help, but want to know more about their statement making pieces. It just so happens owners Kevin O’Donnell and Remy Walker recently launched their Miami-Beach hand-made line with just a couple of pieces. The rest will be up soon. All of the pieces are unisex. Yep, the boys’ concept revolves around eliminating barriers between men and women’s accessories. Being a tie-wearing kinda gal myself this is something I absolutely love. So check out: www.workcollective.us
Win $48 Worth of Nail Polish on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, I’m giving away Zoya’s Smoke Sampler Kit. The $48 kit comes with 6 amazing polishes (Jana, Petra, Anja, Codie, Cynthia & Dree) that work well for Spring and Fall. I’m totally obsessed with all the hues. Zoya is one of the only brands that’s safe for pregnant moms to use since it doesn’t include ingredients like Touluene, Formaldehyde and Dibutyl Phthalate.
HOW TO WIN: LIKE my FB page HEREand tell me why you want this kit. The WINNER will be announced at noon on Memorial Day. Good Luck!
The Road Less Traveled: Miami:Through the Lens of Street Fashion Feat: Navoh
Have you ever walked through an alley in South Beach? There is something eerie, poignantly sad and impressionable about stepping on this road less traveled. Aside from the stench of garbage emanating in the air, this is where many of the city’s homeless seek shelter. Cardboard boxes inscribed with messages about faith and God are scattered in alleys. There are some baring made up addresses too. Witnessing these hopeful attempts to stay rooted in their transient lives was quite painful. My heart especially sank when I spotted one scribbled in black marker with a man’s first and last name and in parentheses (writer). He wasn’t there, but tattered remants of his life stood in his place. KarGar and I have decided to start including these images in our project from now on as it is part of the real Miami. But, for now enjoy today’s post which features purse brand Navoh, Charmdeliers and my Pug, Elmo AKA Wolverine.
What I’m wearing: Forever21 top, vest, shorts and hair accessories, Steve Madden pumps,Charmdeliers spiked friendship bracelet and my latest obsession: this sunshine hued Navoh purse. It has four different compartments to store and organize essentials, it can be worn as a clutch or handbag, it’s the color of the season and hello it’s under $100.
Win the “Perfect Summer” Cuff CONTEST Today
KarGar and I recently collaborated with New York accessory brand PoshLocket on our lastest street fashion project. I wore their mint hued gold cuff for our Match Point post. I selected it because I love the color for this season, it’s light-weight, but bold and it really works well with so many outfit options. It’s also available in other colors.
HOW TO WIN: LIKE POSH LOCKET ON FB
LIKE THEFASHIONPOET.com ON FB & TELL ME YOUR FAVE COLOR
*Winners will be announced May 25 via Twitter & FB.
Match Point Magic: Through the Lens of Street Fashion
For this week’s Miami: Through the Lens of Street Fashion, KarGar and I stayed in Miami Lakes. We did it the same day as our Field of Dreams shoot. The whole time we were working on this one, I kept laughing and feeling like a character in the Royal Tenebaums with the blazer and that amazing Gold Saturn turban. Anyway, tennis and I go way back. It’s the one sport that I’ve always loved because my father played it a lot for recreation. Naturally, I enrolled in lessons with my little sister and that’s when I realized I had missed out on the athletic gene for real. She hit the ball like a pro while mine embarassingly spiraled out in every other direction, but the right one. Doing something wrong at this tennis academy, equaled running laps. So yes, it is safe to say that I spent the hour lesson huffing and puffing around the court in circles while my little sister shined like the next Anna Kournikova. After a few of these tormentous lessons, I dropped out. Oh, well, at least I got a cute tennis outfit out of it.
Photos/Art Direction: KarGar Styling: Me
What I’m wearing: Electric Couture blazer, Forever 21 blouse, Gold Saturn turband, The Closet Boutique tuxedo shorts, Marc Jacobs bag, Steve Madden shoes and a Posh Locket cuff. GIVEAWAY: Posh Locket is letting you win the same bracelet I have on in the shoot. All you gotta do is follow them on FB and tell me why you’d like to win it on my FB. Winner will be announced next Friday.
Miami’s Madewell on Lincoln Road Hosts Styling Session
Photo: Courtesy of Madewell
This Thursday Miami’s Madewell on Lincoln Road is hosting its very first styling session. It starts at 7 to 9 p.m. with a special secret discount, complimentary bubbly, a DJ and Cutler salon is going to have a braid bar to get us Miami gals looking and feeling “cool” during these very balmy nights. The event is totally free and guess what? The new June collection just arrived which promises us clotheshorses the chance to look as effortlessly stylish as the store’s poster girl: Alexa Chung. Now, if that’s not reason enough to haul it to South Beach. I don’t know what it is.
Madewell is located at 714 Lincoln Road; 305.534.8079 RSVP on Madwell’s FB page HERE
Hosting Guess’ 30th Anniversary in Miami with Marie Claire Magazine
As us, fashion bloggers in Miami continue to make our mark in this city, everything from designers to boutiques to big brands have started taking notice.Things are definitely, moving in the Miami fashion scene so much that Marie Claire magazine was excited to get some of us to host Guess’ 30th Anniversary party on Lincoln Road. Myself along with Erika Thomas (Blah Blah Blonde) were the two Miami Fashion bloggers selected for this very special opportunity. Co hosting an event with one of my favorite glossies was pretty amazing. You just have to see the pictures courtesy of Alex Tamargo/Alta Images to see what it was like. And oh yeah, in case you’re wondering what I wore to this very special occassion. Guess fitted me in a leopard print shirt from their 30th anniversary collection which I love, a black sheer skirt and some jewelry. I brought along my taupe JCS and a vintage Guess jean jacket to accessorize.
Field of Dreams: Street Fashion Shoot Feat. Collins Bridge
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.“-Eleanor Roosevelt
“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real”.-Tupac
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”- Jesse Owens
This week our project Miami: Through the Lens of Street Fashion took us to a Miami Lakes baseball field. We headed out at 7 p.m. We had tried to shoot here much earlier ,but it was extremely hot and the sunlight was nearly blinding and my discomfort was showing in all the photos. It seems twilight is the only bearable time to be outside these days in Miami. Either that or a 5a.m. shoot which I haven’t convinced KarGar on yet. I’m an early riser and she’s more of a night owl. We killed time for two hours talking. We bitched about the uncooperative sun, our exhaustion from juggling work, events, personal time ( which is rather scarce these days), and our project. Then, we laughed & laughed ( you do a lot of that with KarGar, trust me. Sometimes, I can’t even keep a straight face in pictures). Then just like that, in the middle of our conversation, we realized our field of dreams just like those born on a baseball field was really blossoming and despite the hangups, our dedication to this project and making it in the photography/writer/blogger world was far greater than we had imagined. It was a proud moment for both of us. Our 2-woman team was really winning despite all the obstacles. And that’s the way it is when you have a dream to accomplish something. You don’t give up no matter how hard it is or how tired you are. Everyone wants to play in the Major Leagues, but what are you willing to do to get there?
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.-Walt Disney
What I’m wearing: The Closet Boutique skull shirt, Forever 21 harem pants, Steve Madden shoes, Urban Outfitters spike headband and our featured local brand of the day: Miami-made eyewear: Collins Bridge. I’m wearing the Wynwood shades. ( courtesy of Collins Bridge). Photos & Art Direction by KarGar. Styling by Me.
Fashion Bloggers To Walk in Miami Fashion Show Wednesday
There’s an art event happening this Wednesday that combines art, music, fashion and more called RAW MIA: The Blend. It kicks off Wednesday at The Stage in the Design District, and a few of us Miami fashion bloggers will be walking in a fashion show for Furor Moda. The event is showcasing 20+ artists from a variety of spectrums including art, photography, music, fashion and performance art. The event starts at 8 p.m. but the actual fashion show portion will start at 10:45PM. It’s $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Check out: the event here.
Saddle Shoes “Cool” Enough for South Beach Style
I came across these Jeffrey Campbell saddle shoes called Lindy and I’m utterly obsessed with them. I love oxford styled shoes, but I never wear them because at 5’4, I want footwear that’s gonna give me some height. These right here are 5 inches of magic. I’m trying to locate a pair in Miami so I can buy them and wear them right out, but they are nowhere to be found. In fact, Jeffrey Campbell stock is really low in the 305 these days. The few styles we did get down here are impossible to find. Nordstrom was one of the only go-to-stops besides LF and occassionally Urban Outfitters. I honestly don’t get it. Retailers care to explain?
Photo Courtesy of Edge of Urge
Teaming Up with Univision for Some Street Fashion
This past Sunday Univision came out to shoot the second portion of A Day in The Life of a Miami Fashion Blogger. The first half was shot at ”Fashion Bloggers Do It Better” where they interviewed me and The GoodWill Project girls on our event and what we do. For the second portion, they wanted to show me doing the stuff I typically do for the blog like shopping for a street style shoot and working with KarGar on our project: Miami Through the Lens of Street Fashion. Can you believe it was raining so much we had to shoot indoors? Yup, luckily, one of my favorite Miami boutiques Jessie’s let us shoot everything inside the shop. They first shot me in an Alice and Olivia floral sheer dress which I loved because of the light pastel colors and its boho vibe. Then, KarGar found this black Alexis dress. I’m actually not a fan of black, but the floor skimming fringe was so unique and statement making I had to try it on. It was more amazing than I expected. You know I love clothes that stands out and this frock is so worthy of a trip to New York Fashion Week” come September. Check out this pics from our Storm Troopers Street Style Shoot. Don’t cha love the name?
Jessie Boutique is located 1708 Alton Road Miami Beach; (305) 604-7980 and at 20533 Biscayne Blvd. #E-2 Aventura; (305) 933-8198. If you haven’t been. You must go.
How to Get Styled by Marie Claire Magazine in Miami
Maire Claire Magazine is coming to Miami to hosts Guess’ 30th year anniversary tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. on Lincoln Road. The free event is going to have Marie Claire Stylists getting you glammed up in the brand’s newest collection and offering personal tips. I think this is so cool and I’m curious to hear what advice they are going to give me. Another great thing about the event, is that if you make a purchase it benefits Save the Children charity. Shopping for a good cause is always much more meaniful. Right? So please join me and Marie Claire on this special evening. RSVP to: Guess@RSVP@guess.com
About Me
Annie Vazquez is a Miami Fashion Blogger who has been featured on Elle Magazine, The New York Times, Life.com and Refinery 29. Vazquez, a regular at New York Fashion Week, has also contributed her fashion reports to The Miami Herald, AOL, Stylist, Ocean Drive, The New Times ,NBC, WSVN and Miami.com. The Miami native is an expert when it comes to shopping on a budget, unearthing new designers and labels in her hometown as well as spotting style trends around the world.
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