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Holiday Gift Guide

By Karen Huggins @glamandbrains   It’s that time of year! The holidays are around the corner, and if you haven’t already decided what to give your loved ones, here is a holiday gift guide that will help you: Honey Birdette: time for celebration and shine, the best way to do it is starting from within. Flirty, playful, and unapologetically sensual lingerie. Honey Birdette breath taking luxury lingerie is the best gift for our inner goddess. Sumptuous and lavish designs. The best way to inject a sense of sensuality into the bedroom from opulent lingerie to high-end toys. Photo credit: Honey Birdette Photo credit: Honey Birdette Photo credit: Honey Birdette Photo credit: Honey Birdette Photo credit: Honey Birdette Voltari Electric Boats: Imagine the performance-boating experience, transformed. Flying across the water hearing only the sound of the water past your streamlined hull. The smell of gas, oil and exhaust a thing of the past. With power and response like nothing you’ve ever felt. “It’s more than electric – it’s a better boat.”  With a carbon-fiber deep-V racing hull and 1350Nm of raw torque, the Voltari 260 is a performance boater’s dream. The 260’s 142 kW h Lithium-Ion battery pack system delivers a full day’s use on a single charge but Voltari not only offers the latest technology in the world of boats, hand-stitched marine-grade Alcantara interior fabrics dissipate heat and stay luxuriously comfortable in all conditions, and with the premium backlit Rockford Fosgate stereo system and Lumitec custom lighting, definitely a perfect holiday gift. Photo Credit: Voltari Electric Photo Credit: Voltari Electric Photo Credit: Voltari Electric Magic Mike Live: Intense, liberating, sensual. If you’re looking for the ultimate girls’ night out or an electrifying date night, Magic Mike Live is the best gift. For months in Miami, the acclaimed show Magic Mike Live will be entertaining Miami crowd with a jaw-dropping, acrobatic and sexy show. His creator Channing Tatum brings the best plan for a Miami night where you can enjoy the show and indulge yourself in a great dinner at the itinerant restaurant. Photo credit: Magic Mike Live @mmltour Photo credit: Magic Mike Live @mmltour Photo credit: Magic Mike Live @mmltour Tulerie: a dream come true; a designer wardrobe updated every week with the latest trends. Why pay full price for clothes you will only wear once when you can borrow them instead! Tulerie is a peer-to-peer luxury closet sharing app with sustainability and sharing on the mind. The Tulerie community is made up of like-minded women who are obsessed with fashion and are eager to expand their wardrobes in a way that is friendly for both the environment and their wallets. @glamandbrains @glamandbrains @glamandbrains @glamandbrains Dear John: designed for you to be the perfect pair of jeans you would want to live in. Dear John silhouettes are shape defining and crafted with exceptional fabrics, artisan prints and rich color story.  They are buttery soft, luxurious and move with you effortlessly to express your identity and individuality. Who doesn’t like receiving the perfect pair of jeans as a gift? @glamandbrains @glamandbrains @glamandbrains Coeur de Lion: high-quality jewelry, handcrafted in their studio in Stuttgart, Germany. Timeless pieces meticulously made by hand using only carefully selected materials such as colorful natural stones of the highest quality; from expressive amethyst to inspiring sodalite, sensual rose quartz, vibrant hematite and real pearls. Ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly. A unique holiday gift. @glamandbrains  

Fashion, Luxury, MSM Online

René Caovilla Opens New Boutique at Bal Harbour Shops

Photo Credit: Courtesy of René Caovilla René Caovilla is proud to announce the opening of its new boutique at Bal Harbour Shops in Florida. The new opening represents a further step in René Caovilla international growth. Designed by the Italian architect duo Bonelli Radovic of m2atelier – popular for their distinctive approach to style and interiors – the new boutique encompasses over 1,200 square feet and blends modern elegance with sophisticated creativity. Integrating the brands heritage, elegance, and innovation, the boutique reflects the concept of new Caovilla spaces with additional novelty elements such as an external and internal golden wall finish, characterized by a refined hand-crafted layout. Additional store elements include a grey carpet floor with silk effect, golden galvanic details, fabric with reflections and pink velvet. The main stylistic innovation is found in the desire to create a golden envelope to evoke the Venetian origins of the brand. The space wants to be seductive, modern, and young. The large oval pink velvet sofa with a soft shape is part of the desire to create an enveloping and feminine space. The Caovilla logo is the main focal point of those looking at the boutique from the outside and is the first contact of the customer entering the boutique. The new boutique houses the latest René Caovilla Spring/Summer 2021 Collection in addition exclusive colorways of iconic Caovilla styles that were specially designed for this boutique. The René Caovilla boutique at Bal Harbour Shops will officially open its doors on Monday, November 9th and is located at 9700 Collins Avenue; Bal Harbour, FL 33154 and will be open from 11:00am to 7:00pm Monday through Saturday, and from 12:00pm to 6:00pm Sunday. About René Caovilla Synonymous with handcrafted elegance at its finest, the Maison René Caovilla has been making “works of art otherwise known as Shoes” for over eight decades. Founded in Venice in 1934 by Edoardo Caovilla, the brand is regarded as having set the benchmark for excellence in the luxury footwear industry. By melding artisan skills with innovative techniques, tradition with research, Caovilla has been working on quality and details since the very beginning. Each René Caovilla shoe is bound to become a timeless piece that won’t fail to keep its allure intact.

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Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 with Corsair

Guy Laroche Fall/Winter Transform 20.21 collection  A beautiful expressed move. Guy Laroche Fall/Winter Transform 20.21 collection presented 12 vintage pieces. The idea of this collection was the contemporary transformation of vintage garments using exclusively the materials already available in the house.  The 4 new looks in beige symbolizing the renaissance, tell us about the recovery of their material.   Ingie Paris Fall/Winter 2020-2021 Ingie Chalhoub presented a chic-glamourous collection inspired in the 70’s (Jane Birkin vibe) for Fall/Winter 2020-2021: faux leather, fringes and sequins. Elegance and sophistication. The designer highlighted her admiration for 70’s female icons like Jane Birkin because it wasn’t about being only beautiful they had to have a big personality, bold, unusual and dramatic. Gorgeous collection!   Ryan Roche Fall 2020 Ready-to-Wear  Ryan Roche brought the show to Paris for the first time with an especially chic collection.  Tailored oversized woolen trenches, overcoats, cashmere sweaters and monochromatic looks. A Flawless and polished collection. Loved it!   Travel with Corsair For Paris Fashion Week, I partnered with Corsair airline to visit the City of Lights during this important time of the year for all the fashionistas. Months ago, Corsair launched the flight Miami – Paris, the best fares to visit Paris. Me and Vanessa (@vanessarosetilley) had an amazing flight on the Premium Class enjoying the benefits of the legroom extra space and amenities such as an especial menu and Corsair lounge. A luxury trip with Corsair!    

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NYFW Part 2: Badgley Mischka Fall 2020 show and Rebecca Minkoff

  By Karen Huggins If I had to choose a Fashion Designer that represents my child dreams would be Badgley Mischka. As a kid always dreamed about princess dresses like Cinderella, and Badgley Mischka knows how to make you feel like a princess. I was honored to be invited to attend Badgley Mischka Fall 2020 runway presentation. A dream come true watching the amazing fabrics and beaded appliques in front row. The looks were groundbreaking; glamour inspired by British influences including exaggerated sleeves and belts tightly cinched at the waist. I loved the embellished dresses and bow details that provided a classy bit of romanticism. Congratulations for the amazing collection Mark Badgley and James Mischka. Rebecca Minkoff presentation was a rainbow playground. She presented the spring 2020 collection ready to buy. The concept of this collection was “Women are complex creatures” so models represented kids, teenagers, moms to be and moms; a transition into womanhood. Rebecca promoted a beautiful message about women power with symbols on hoodies and graphic tees. A colorful and happy collection including sustainability as a key point. Follow me on instagram @karenhuggins_blog  https://www.instagram.com/karenhuggins_blog/

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New York Fashion Week by Karen Huggins

  Can’t believe we are now in February and it is time for New York Fashion Week. The time is going so fast! New York Fashion Week is a very special time for fashionistas and fashion insiders. Trying to build out a detailed schedule and calendar that keeps us on our toes and allows us to maximize the time in NYC, squeezing in as many shows and attending as many events and meetings as possible, it is not an easy task but I love it ? I was so glad when I received the invitation to Vivienne Hu show. The Fall 2020 collection by Vivienne Hu was beautiful and timeless. I felt in love with the puffy coats and jackets in earth colors; in varying shades of chocolate, beige, whiskey, cinnamon, rust, and everything in between, brown was everywhere. I will be happy to adopt this earth-toned wardrobe for Fall 2020. I also would like to highlight from this collection the sophisticated and colorful coats. One of my favorite options to make a statement with my outfits is with an statement coat and Vivienne Hu knows how to do it! Relaxing during New York Fashion Week is VERY important, I have to thank Innside New York NOMAD by Melia for all the attentions and for making me feel at home. I really enjoyed the spacious guest-room with stylish and contemporary interiors including lot of room for my clothing which is essential during fashion week season. The Hotel is located on Chelsea/NoMad neighborhood, close from the shows and great restaurants. It was a pleasure enjoying The Freedom Tower and Downtown Manhattan skyline views. Teddy loved the Pet Menu at the restaurant (his favorite was the chicken breast with vegetables ? ) and the cute dog bed at the room. Follow me on instagram @karenhuggins_blog  https://www.instagram.com/karenhuggins_blog/

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Karen Huggins Holiday Gift Guide

  By Karen Huggins / @Karenhuggins_blog Christmas is around the corner! Love, family, friends, parties and gifts…. Oh yes, gifts! For some people it’s easy to come up with ideas and they know which one is the perfect gift for every friend or every member of the family. Others have no idea and this season could be stressful for them. That is why I love the Holiday Gift Guides ?. Many options and sometimes unique gifts that is not easy to find on Amazon. This year I decided to create my own Holiday Gift Guide. I added products and experiences that I would love to receive as a gift and other options that friends told me they would love to have on Christmas. Cryoskin: Cryoskin is the latest technology from Paris, a non-invasive fat loss treatment that uses cold temperatures to reduce fat. It is used for slimming, cellulite reduction, and toning. The session lasts for 30 minutes and is done manually through a massage machine. The session begins with heat and then a decrease in temperature to -8° for the duration of the session. I lost over half an inch in the first session! Sarah is the best with Cryoskin! T: 786 3950295 @just4youspa www.just4youspa.com Verafied: I love everything about this brand, Vera is a Chinese Blogger based in New York with the coolest sexy bossy style. She founded Verafied bridging fashion and lifestyle between both continents. For a chick and stylish gift, visit www.verafiedny.com @verafied_official . The coats and jackets are to die for! Rosewood Hotels: Rosewood Baha Mar is offering the “Rolling in the Deep experience”, search the Bahamian Seas for the Ultimate Buried Treasure (Nassau, Bahamas). Adventure seekers will experience the Bahamian seas like never before via this ultra-luxury excursion from Rosewood Baha Mar. Aboard the resort’s Eternity mega-yacht, guests will spend the day in search of rare treasure – a Ulysse Nardin Diver 42mm watch buried in the sands below – alongside a professional diver as well as a personal photographer and videographer. With their magnificent memento in hand, guests will return home via Baha Mar’s private jet to share tales of their underwater adventure with family and friends. The “Rolling in the Deep” experience is available at Rosewood Baha Mar with four nights’ accommodations and roundtrip flights on Baha Mar’s private jet. It is the perfect gift! https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/baha-mar/offers/limitededition Three Floor: Are you ready for Christmas? For Christmas I selected a beautiful sophisticated with a bold colour palette dress from Three Floor. I have seen celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Olivia Culpo, Claudia Schiffer, Priyanka Chopra, Zendaya and Jessica Alba wearing their gorgeous dresses. It is an excellent option for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. PQSwim: If you are thinking about a getaway and a scape from Winter, Caribbean Islands are always a good idea! For a “Cabana chic look”, PQ Swim bikinis are gorgeous, love the supportive fits and flattering cuts. YSL Beauty: YSL is one of my favorite brands, I am obsessed with the new clothing collection for Spring/Summer 2020. One of my favorite perfumes right now is YSL Libre (Women), it combines lavender essence from France with the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom. Perfect option for a gift! You can complete it with the Limited Edition Holiday Rouge Pur Couture, it was redesigned with a limited edition, star-studded festive casing perfect for the Holiday Season. Montblanc The Webster: One of the advices I always give related to the gift season is thinking about original and unique gifts. The Webster boutique and Montblanc joined forces collaborating to create an amazing product perfect for Holidays: the latest limited edition writing instrument + notebook set. The design pairs Montblanc’s timeless writing culture heritage with The Webster’s pink signature colour and its mascot, a pink flamingo. For sophisticated friends and family, MONTBLANC X THE WEBSTER he best option thewebster.us and montblanc.com.

Arts, Fashion, MSM Online

Fall Outfit Ideas with Karen Huggins

  By Karen Huggins / @Karenhuggins_blog Christmas is around the corner and many of us are running around making plans and buying gifts. It is always a good time to share a few gorgeous fall pieces that are perfect for fall outfit ideas. I hope you like them ! Black Jumpsuit and strass earrings are always a good idea. A black or white jumpsuit is a basic that could be worn in the summer with flat sandals or in the fall with high heels, strass earrings and a blazer or coat.  Osklen Jumpsuit / @osklen Sometimes we have many options in our closet that is difficult to come up with an outfit. When you are in doubt, select a basic like a black mini dress, add a classic pair of boots and a cute or statement cardigan. This outfit will make you look stylish.  Geegeebae Cardigan / @shopgeegeebae On a daily basis we want to look casual and effortless chic, right? But what about those days when we feel bold and what to make a statement?  Mixing patterns is perfect for those days. Last week in Miami was Art Basel week. It is an art fair staged annually in Miami Beach, selling the works of established and emerging artists. Everything is not about art during Art Basel, there are also many parties and fashion events. It was the perfect excuse to wear bold outfits like this one:  Geegeebae Coat / @shopgeegeebae  After a busy Art Basel week my plans are to have a casual brunch with friends and walk with Teddy and my husband. What do you think about this outfit, casual and cute, right?  Macy’s Ralph Lauren Shorts / @macys @ralphlauren outfit  Coffee with friends is always a good idea. My favorite place to go for a coffee is the Miami Design District: Designer stores and coffee places such as Pura Vida and OTL. Macy’s Ralph Lauren Coat with Vanessa / @macys @ralphlauren @karenhuggins_blog and @vanessarosetilley We can’t forget that Fall in Miami is also the Gala season. I had the opportunity to meet Mark Badgley and James Mischka of Badgley Mischka designers and enjoyed a beautiful presentation of their new collection. It was a dream come true, I felt like a princess for one day with their gorgeous dresses.  Gown Badgley Mischka, Mark Badgley and James Mischka / @badgleymischka designers  This was the second outfit, perfect for Art Basel: lots of sparkling and statement boots. Ready to be seen at Art Basel LOL.  Jacket and pants Badgley Mischka / @badgleymischka outfits @karenhuggins_blog and @vanessarosetilley  We can’t forget animal print, it was the main attraction at the catwalks this year. If you also want to start with the mixing prints trend but want to be safe at the same time, this outfit could be a good idea (mixing same color prints):  Good American outfit / @goodamerican  Besides Galas, parties and events; I also work from 9 to 5 so I can’t forget the office outfits (I need to afford clothing and trips ?). This Escada suit is the perfect option to look great at the office. Escada Suit / @escadaofficial 

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THE BAZAAR FOR GOOD

By Karen Huggins  Fashion 4 Good is a network of women using the power of social media to bring positive change to the world. Their mission is to improve the situation of suffering children through charity fashion related events and influencers. The group of influencers reach more than 10 million followers on Instagram and they use this force to spread good through fashion. Every year Fashion 4 Good selects a different country to support. Last year they raised more than $100,000 to build a school in India. This year they are focused on the situation in Venezuela. They have partnered with four local Venezuelan organizations dedicated to supporting the needs of underprivileged children (Hogar Bambi, Fe y Alegria, Fundana and Hospital Ortopedico Infantil.). The second edition of THE BAZAAR FOR GOOD, a lifestyle driven charity event filled with curated panel talks, will take place on November 21st at Miami Design District (Paradise Plaza 151 Northeast 41st Street #3547) from 11am to 7pm. More than 100 brands from all over the world donated their products for this special day to raise funds for the children of Venezuela. You can join this beautiful cause and buy the Holiday gifts supporting Venezuelan children. You can find brands such as: Alice & Olivia, Frankie, Style Mafia, Solid & Stripe, PiTUSA, Iorane, Sinesia Karol, Boho Hunter, Bossa Concept among others.  Click HERE for tickets More information www.fashion4good.org Instagram: @TheBazaarForGood Karen Huggins MSMOnline Fashion Contributor Instagram: @KarenHuggins_blog

Cover Stories, Fashion, MSM Online, Swimwear

Miami Swim Week Preview

Cover by Richard Guaty Swim Week 2019 is arriving and not just the fashion shows but also the public Paraiso events are always a highlight.  Here are the dates worth saving. Public Paraiso Events Saturday, July 13th The Paraiso Bungalow, the oceanfront pop-up shop at Collins Park, featuring Resortwear, Beauty, Jewelry and Accessories by: Aloha Collection, Chopard, Olivela and Tropic of C. Hours: 11:00 am  – 8:00 pm Thursday, July 11th – Sunday, July 14th • Culinary Experience by Brad Kilgore on the terrace of the Paraiso Bungalow. Hours: Thursday & Friday 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm / Saturday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm / Sunday 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday, July 13th Beauty + The Beat Sunset Soiree| Brickell City Centre, 4:30 – 7:00 PM |public event, RSVP required Sunday, July 14th  Maaji Takes Over The Streets at Brickell City Centre Fashion Show| Brickell City Centre, 8:30 PM MSM’s Fashion correspondent Karen Huggins chatted with Paraiso founder Aleksandar Stojanovic about what to expect from this year’s Swim Week. Swim Week has become bigger, better and  simply more interesting each year. Mind giving us a few hints for 2019? We’ll have exciting spaces, like multi level tents on the beach where we offer anything from panel discussions to yoga classes to dinners, brunches and after parties for the shows. In addition we take over some hotels where we’ll have shows, like at the Setai, the Delanos and the W.   So lot’s of different venues. Fantastic. What unique features is Miami bringing to the table asa fashion metropole? Well, it’s the crossroad between North and South America, plus many Europeans frequent Miami. Then given that Miami has a summer that pretty much lasts 365 days, swimwear is the dress code here. A lot designers do not just show their collections here at the shows and trade shows but also stay afterwards to shoot their ad campaigns in Miami. This is something that not too many cities can offer.   How many visitors do you expect this year? Somewhere 25.000 to 30.000 people.   Impressive. Will the public also be able to enjoy Swim Week? Yes, we offer a certain amount of seats at shows to the public, so this way they can very much engage. And since we have so many different locations in order to underscore that every designer is unique, every show is very different from the other which makes the whole experience even more exciting.   The press must love it, too…Oh yes, we have media outlets from around the world covering Swim Week, including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Russia, Europe, South America… you name it. Like the public the media too appreciates that you have highly diverse shows, you have trade shows, you have outstanding events …there is really something for everybody. From our Editor In Chief, Nadja Atwal… Talk about exciting! As for exciting shows to see, it is safe to say that like last year, Monica Hansen Beachwear will be one of the top show highlights during this Swim Week. Within only 3 years Monica Hansen Beachwear has become an international top-selling swimwear brand, beloved by both the critical fashion media and celebrity world. The success of the brand, founded by Top model Monica Hansen, involves 3 remarkable factors: First there is Monica Hansen’s detailed knowledge of swimwear from her time as a top swimwear model gracing hundreds of magazine covers. Secondly the handcrafted unique cuts combined with Made-in-Italy quality and last but not least the fact that top global media outlets – from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue to Vogue – instantly recognized that these bikinis and swimsuits create an outstanding look on every woman who wants to flaunt her curves and welcomes getting (positive) attention for that matter. In 2018 Monica delivered her highly praised show at the Miami Swim Week where she herself graced the catwalk in one of her designs; which resulted not just in a wave of international sales and media coverage but an explosion of instagram posts with Hollywood stars and international supermodels posing in Monica’s designs. Her pieces don’t just look fabulous, they each tell a little story and enable women to show a different side of them whenever they feel like it. And although the swimwear market is so highly competitive, Monica’s designs dominated this years Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Almost 70% of all the featured swimwear is by Monica Hansen Beachwear! Naturally we felt Monica was the expert to ask about the new trends. “For the current season we are seeing a lot of neon and also animal prints” Monica told us. “There is a 1990’s influence with high cut legs on a lot of the bottoms and a focus on sports bras and one piece suits showing a lot of underboob. There is also the use of plastic clips or buckles as trims.” But what is the one trend we all should embrace? “Animal prints are the big trend, so it’s not surprising that our most popular suit for this current season is the Leopard One Piece Bardot swimsuit. For next season I forsee a continuation of animal prints and early 1990’s inspiration along the lines of Versace with the Victorian prints. Also popular will be some new colors like neon mint green and coral. ” With all this we can not wait for Swim Week 2019 to start. Stay tuned for our continued coverage including all the highlights from Monica’s show on July 13th. Monica Hansen Miami Swim Week 2018 / Monica Hansen Beachwear

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7 Influencers That RULE Miami

Photography by 313 Films ? @313_Films / Makeup by Daria Marchik @MakeupbyDariia   Miami is progressively making its name in the Fashion Industry.  The Fashion scene has rapidly evolved and continues to do so on a daily basis.    The City is host to several annual fashion and trade show events such as Apparel Textile Sourcing Miami (ATS), Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) & Miami Swim Week. These events bring together designers, producers, buyers & trade professionals from all around the world, not to mention the thousands of attendees that flock Miami to take part in these events.    There are several epicenters within the city that are helping fuel Miami’s Fashion growth. Places such as Shops at Merrick Park, Brickell City Center, Miami Design District, Wynwood, Aventura Mall & The Shops at Bal Harbor just to name a few.   But aside from the significant events & stylish epicenters, Miami has influencers that are continuously spreading the word on the latest trends and happenings in their own unique way. These influencers are making a difference and contributing to the growth of Miami’s Fashion Scene.   MSM met up with seven influencers that Rule Miami in the world of fashion. Hope you get to see & meet some of these amazing women around town at the upcoming events !     Annie of TheFashionPoet & AnnieTheAlchemist  is a fashion, travel and beauty expert and journalist who has been coined as one of the pioneers of Miami’s fashion blogging community. Accolades: This young entrepreneur was voted Miami’s Top Fashion Blog by The New Times and recently was awarded Best Fashion Content Creator Award at the Hispanicize x Telemundo Awards. Her work has been featured in glossies such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, The New York Times, Life, Refinery 29 and more.  She was the first blogger in Miami to score a major campaign with fashion brand Coach where she produced and starred in a 1 minute commercial for them. Savvy and creative, Vazquez  has gone on to work for several other brands as a spokesperson, model and consultant. Some of these top tier brands include Mercedes Benz USA, Bailey’s, Peroni, Tresmme, Victoria Secret Pink, 7 for All ManKind, Forever 21, H&M, Express, Macy’s, Express, Bloomingdales, TMobile and Sprint. Innovator: Vazquez has produced several events to unify the city’s fashion community. These include setting up educational fashion panels at Soho House, putting together the city’s first “Fashion Blogger’s Night Out at Neiman Marcus and launching the first blogger based event at Miami Swim Week Lounge called “Escape Miami”. Additionally, she cofounded Miami’s first fashion blogger networking event called “Fashion Bloggers Do It Better 1& 2” and to give back to her community, “Fashion for a Cause Campaign to raise funds for breast cancer. Plus, Google asked her to create the first ever Miami Fashion Blogger Page which has over 300K followers. On Camera: Always with her finger on the city’s pulse, Vazquez is often featured on several networks such as NBC, Fox, CBS producing fashion and lifestyle segments. as well as online for Nylon Magazine. At Mercedes Benz Swim Week, she served as ambassador and interviewed celebrities, designers, and guests. Aside from modeling in commercials, Vazquez also believes in the power of film. She produced the first ever fashion blogging documentary called Blogging Behind the Seams” to showcase how the industry works.  Teacher:  One thing Vazquez is passionate about is teaching others. She is often asked to lead fashion blogging and styling workshops at universities like Nova, University of Miami, and The Art Institute as well as for major corporations like Crystal Line Cruises and Soho House. Designer: “Lil Miss Miami” is her first jewelry line to pay homage to the city she grew up in. After a year of research, Vazquez decided to team up with a local jewelry maker and create her first ever capsule collection which has already been featured on the runway of Mercedes Benz Swim Week and was carried at over 9 boutiques in Miami and online. Today, she has her own wellness brand called AnnietheAlcemist.com which consists of positive tees, crystal kits, affirmations, and more.  Follow her on Instagram ? @TheFashionPoet @AnnieTheAlchemist  Karen Huggins is a Venezuelan fashion & travel influencer, stylist, designer and personal shopper based in Miami who spends as much time as possible on her greatest passion: traveling and exploring new things. What she loves most are the people she meets and the way every place expresses fashion. “It’s about getting out of your comfort zone and enjoy the great adventure that life is”. Karen was born in Venezuela, she studied International Foreign Affairs, and she has been living abroad since October 2007, taking a piece of every place in her heart: from Barcelona the beautiful multicultural philosophy, from Madrid the joy, from Argentina the passion, from Miami the sunshine state of mind and from Venezuela the Latin flavor. Karen has collaborated with many brands ranging from high street to high fashion, such as Fendi, Miu Miu, The Outnet by Net-A-Porter, Ann Taylor, Ritz Carlton, Victoria’s Secret, Eggie to name a few. Fashion is her passion and she loves to share her style, travel tips and insights around the world “fashion is for everyone and most importantly, style is all about being effortless chic”. Traveling around the world with her partners in crime David and Teddy (husband and a little mini toy poodle dog), Karen creates visual stories for fashion, beauty and travel inspiring multifaceted and cosmopolitan women with styles that take you from the office to happy hour to date night; sharing her passion for lifestyle and wanderlust with her followers around the world. Follow her on Instagram ? @karenhuggins_blog Erin Nicole is a local fashion blogger and the creator of Erin Nicole TV on YouTube. She started her channel in 2014 while working as the CHANEL Beauty Business Manager in Nashville, Tennessee. Previously, she worked in broadcasting as a local News Anchor in New Orleans, Louisiana which prompted her to pursue her passion for fashion and beauty. Three years ago, she moved to Miami and immediately fell in love with the unique culture and spirit of south Florida. Her blog and YouTube channel are dedicated to luxury

Fashion, Health & Fitness, LIFESTYLE, MSM Online

EIGHTSPACE Runway Show

Photocredit: Marcus Brown/MSMOnline Everything health, fitness, fashion and lifestyle with The Retreat By Funksion took place at Paradise Plaza featuring Alala, All Fenix, Bala Bangles, Ernest Leoty, Koral Lanston, Michi, Recess, Splits59, Track and Bliss, The Upside, Urban Savage and Year Of Ours.  

AroundTown, Fashion, MSM Online

Around Town Art Basel

Last night, world-renowned artist, DJ Khaled joined SoleFly and CÎROC Black Raspberry to celebrate the unveiling of the newly released Air Jordan 1 Miami edition during Art Basel Miami Beach. Taking place at a private waterfront property on the prestigious Palm Island, the party was the place to be as Miami locals, influencers and A-listers from the fashion, music and entertainment industry alike joined the popular South Florida sneaker boutique to celebrate the launch. In true Miami fashion, DJ Khaled arrived on a YachtLife yacht accompanied by his wife Nicole, who was celebrating her birthday. The happy couple was all smiles as they arrived, hugging, holding hands and sipping on limited-edition, ultra-premium, CÎROC Black Raspberry cocktails. The night was filled with surprises as guests congregated under the stars for a helicopter drop of the Air Jordan 1 sneakers onto a yacht, and the unveiling of a breath-taking flower sculpture by New York based artist, Mr. Flower Fantastic.   

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