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They say April showers, bring May flowers…

Well, I’ve yet to see the flowers, looks like instead it’s the perfect time to bring out the galoshas and add my own pop of florals!

In case you haven’t noticed, floral print is all the rage this Spring. From tops, bottoms, to even accessories; every fashionista has a good floral print. So whether you’re looking for a feminine touch, or a bold statement, florals are here to save the day. (In my case, even this gloomy weather.)

Not sure how to pair a floral print?

  1. Floral blouse:
    -For a classy look: pair with white pants/skirt or light denim and neutral heels
    -For a fun bright look: pair with colored jeans, neon skirts, or high-waisted shorts and wedges
  2. Floral shorts/pants:
    – For a classy look: pair with a white silky top or pastel colored tops and nude strappy heels
    – For a casual look: pair with a chambray shirt (like me!) or a thin muscle tank and flats
  3. Floral blazers:
    -For a classy look: pair with black pants/skirt and black pumps
    -For a bold look: pair with leather bottoms and add another pop of color with fun shoes

Or, just be bold and fearless and make it your own! Here’s my look:

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Lucky Brand Chambray Top/ Forever 21 Shorts/Banana Republic Rain Boots
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Furor Moda Sunglasses / Aldo Necklace / Forever 21 Earrings

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For different ways to style florals check out our Girly, Edgy, & Sophisticated post. Also, don’t forget to follow our Blogger Style Challenge and see how other Miami fashion bloggers, Krsitin Brophy, from FancyThingsBlog.com and Maika Moulite, from GlamLifeBlog.com styled their “Fearless Floral” looks.

A chat with Miami’s fashion blogger, Maika, from GLAM Life Blog

    1. GLAM Life Blog is composed of 4 writers. How did the four of you decide to start this blog?
      GLAM Life Blog is a lifestyle blog run by me and my 3 younger sisters. It began with just me and then my sister Lydi’Ann came up with the great idea of having all four of us blog together and the rest is history!
    2. 4 personalities means 4 different perspectives. How do you ladies distribute the workload and deal with the differences that come along with running a blog?
      We create an editorial calendar and try to stick to it each month. Before we create the calendar, we’ll have an impromptu meeting where we come up with different topics to write about, events that we’ll be attending, etc. Discussing everything before we start writing helps prevent any kind of disagreements and we all get along as siblings, so that helps too.
    3. Through your blog you’ve been able to interview some really incredible people. Who has been the most inspirational to you?
      There are two — Samyr Laine a philanthropist and Olympian who competed for Haiti as a triple jumper in the 2012 Olympics and Mara Schiavocampo, of NBC Nightly News and the TODAY show.
    4. What advice you can give to other young bloggers?
      The best advice I could give is to keep on blogging! When I first started blogging, it would be inconsistent. However, once I fully committed myself, I started receiving a ton of different opportunities. I’d also say that it’s super important to just go out and meet people. It’s a little nerve-racking at first because you worry about your inexperience, but once you get past that, you really start to enjoy all the new people that you meet and the experiences that you gain.
    5. What do you hope to achieve in the future with GLAM Life blog?
      We really want to inspire others to Go Live A Marvelous Life; that’s what the “GLAM” in GLAM Life Blog stands for. We’ve branched out from fashion and now include lifestyle, beauty, and more topics. We don’t really know where it will take us, but we’re really enjoying the ride.
    6. Tell us a little secret. What’s something that most people don’t know about you and or your blog?
      Most people don’t know that I speak Spanish. It comes in really handy living in South Florida!
      Maika 1To learn more about Maika or her sisters, or to see her entire outfit post for our Black is Back: Blogger Style Challenge make sure to visit GLAMLifeBlog.com

 

A chat with Miami’s fashion blogger, Kristin Brophy, from Fancy Things Blog

1. What first inspired you to post “your four favorites” as opposed to daily looks of the day?
I loved the idea of sharing four things you love each week, whether it’s an inspiring quote, an item you’re coveting, or a link you enjoyed reading. It gives you the ability to share what you’re loving with your readers and meet new friends by linking up!

2. What kind of impact do you want your blog to have?
I want my blog to be a place for readers to visit and feel inspired.  I love to share beauty, fashion and bits of my personal life, so I’d love it if someone could read my blog and feel like we’re already friends.

3. What are the “4 MUSTS” that any blogger should do in order to remain successful and relevant?

  • Quality over quantity– Write when you feel inspired, not because you feel like you need to. Your readers will be able to tell how much time you spend on your blog. I feel it’s better to have good quality posts, than post every single day. if you don’t have time to post every single day, your readers will understand, just be consistent.
  • Be yourself- Try to find your own voice. If you’re sharing the same exact things as other bloggers, what would make your readers want to stop by and read YOUR blog? Just be yourself.
  • Learn new skills– Take the time to learn Photoshop or similar programs, and invest in a DSLR camera. You will find that it makes a huge difference when it comes to the quality of your blog.
  • Communicate with your readers– Respond back to their comments, tweets or emails and check out their blogs if they have one. It’s important they know that you appreciate their readership; then they will continue to come back.

4. Where do you find your style inspiration?
I find my style inspiration on Pinterest, my favorite blogs, fashion magazines and on the streets of Miami. I’m constantly inspired by new trends and love to make them my own.

5. Where do you hope your blog will take you in the future?
Writing and sharing about fashion is what I love to do. It would be great to be able to work full time doing what I love. It’s definitely a dream of mine, and I’m willing to work hard to make that happen in the future.

6. Tell us a little secret about you. What’s something that nobody knows?
As much as I love fashion, I’m happiest at home in an oversized t-shirt. I basically collect oversized shirts to sleep in and there’s one shirt in particular that’s my favorite and it’s from Chili’s. (Don’t worry, you won’t be seeing that in an outfit post!)

Thank you for reading + I hope you will stop by my blog and say hello! xo

To learn more about Kristin Brophy, or to see her outfit post for our Black is Back: Blogger Style Challenge make sure to visit fancythingsblog.com.

A chat with Miami’s fashion blogger, Daniela Ramirez, from Nany’s Klozet…

1) What is the most timeless piece in your closet?
A pearl necklace my grandmother gave me right before passing away. It’s a classic piece that will never go out of style.

2) What was your most rewarding and difficult experience interning with Seventeen Magazine?
The most rewarding experience was getting to know me as an employee. I learned that I’m hard-working, organized, and detailed oriented. The most difficult experience was enduring the long and exhausting hours.

3) What advice do you have for girls who want to make fashion a career?
My main advice is to be passionate. When you do things with passion and dedication, great things will come your way.

4) What is the most exciting opportunity you’ve experienced because of your blog?
Being part of the Seventeen Style Council was definitely the biggest… :)

5) What first inspired you to start a blog?
If I’m totally honest, it started out of boredom. It was in 2009 and there weren’t many Spanish speaking blogs… But it became a passion instantly and that’s what keeps me going.

6) Tell us a little secret. What’s something nobody knows?
I’m actually very shy and clumsy. People think I’m very extroverted and confident because of the nature of my blog, but things are not what they seem :)

 

To learn more about Daniela Ramirez or to see her take on our Blogger Style Challenge  make sure to visit her page, NanysKlozet.com

 

If you’re reading today’s outfit post you’re in a for a little treat…

Not only will you see the Flair Miami gals head a Miami blogger style challenge called: Black is Back – The Little Black Dress.  But, you’ll also get to meet three fabulous Miami bloggers who will be collaborating with us over the next few days: Kristin Brophy from FancyThingsBlog.com, Daniela Ramirez from NanysKlozet.com, and Maika Moulite from GlamLifeBlog.com. You can visit their blogs to see their take of Black is Back! (Don’t know them yet? Don’t worry, they’ll be properly introduced in an upcoming post; today you just get a glimpse. ;))

Visit their blogs, browse around, and get acquainted as you see a preview of our different styles and looks.

In the mean time, here’s our Flair Miami Black is Back – LBD look!

PS: I’ve been looking for the perfect LBD for what feels like ages, because regardless of the reason or season, black is always back! And every girl needs a good LBD. Thank you Zara!

Oh and if you haven’t noticed, I just got braces. Eeeek! Oh well, hopefully I’ll learn to style those accordingly too. This was my first time wearing lipstick since I got them. I’m trying very hard to not look like I’m 12…

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Zara Dress / Zara Bag / Prabal Gurung for Target Shoes (similar)IMG_1876

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Aldo Necklace / Loft Cuff

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Unknown Dress (Poshmark find) / BCBG Heels

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In my eyes, there are 3 types of Miami people:

  1. Those who LOVE the beach and go all year-round.
  2. Those who LIKE the beach and only go from May – July.
  3. Those who DISLIKE the beach and blame it on the sand.

Which one do you think I am? Take a guess?

Well, did you know that the official first day of Summer this year is Friday, June 21?  However, we all know that most Miami folks start going to the beach waaaaay before, which can be both awesome and pretty annoying. Even more so in the month of May…

Miguel and I went to the beach last weekend and we literally spent an hour and a half looking for parking. ( And yes I’m a Miami girl, I say literally! :))

So, in case you’re headed to the beach this weekend or happen to be planning a beach getaway; here are a few Summer essentials each under $50.

PS: If you’re headed to Miami Beach and want to find a good parking spot, be sure to arrive early and before the crazy mid-day crowds. If not, just count on spending $20+.

PSS: I SWEAR by wearing sunblock and my Acai Kiehls Moisturizer! I’ve been wearing it daily for years!

Happy Friday!

Summer Essentials

 


Personalized  Beach Tote / ASOS Sunglasses / Topshop Bikini Top / Madewell Bikini Bottom
Kiehl’s Moisturizer /ASOS Sandals

It’s crazy to think that Summer is around the corner. Where has this year gone?

Miami’s weather is slowly rising and the humidity is definitely not holding back. Ugh!

Nonetheless, there is definitely tons to look forward to this Summer… First things first, yours truly will be celebrating our one year anniversary! On May 19th, Flair Miami is turning 1! Woo hoo!

What will we be doing to celebrate, you ask? Well you’ll just have to stick around to find out. All I can say is that there’s lot’s of surprises and collaborations involved. So, throughout the next few weeks we’ll be revealing a little bit at a time. You can expect interviews with some awesome Miami blogger fashionistas, partnerships with local businesses and an awesome giveaway!

As for now, here are some of my five favorite shoes for this Summer. Which one do you think I should treat myself to on our birthday? ;)

Five Favorites: Shoes

Zara Vamp Heels / Tory Burch Flats/Zara Flat Jelly Sandals
TOMS Natural Crochet /Steve Madden Marlenee

Hellooooo readers!

And hello Spring… Sorry I’ve been missing in action lately. I’ve missed blogging so so much, but I’m back! And did you know that it’s almost our ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY?! Crazy huh!? Stay tuned in May, as we may have a little Flair Miami soiree! Woo hoo!

And as always, Friday calls for a fun fashion post! But since I haven’t really had time to do “outfit of the day posts” lately, (I’m starting to realize that taking pictures of yourself isn’t all that easy. I need a photographer, or my husband needs to learn to use my camera a little more. ;)) I figured I’d put together 3 Spring looks for you.

So, whether you’re looking for some inspirations,  shopping on a budget, or ready to splurge; here’s are a few looks perfect for you. Hope you like them!

Spring Florals: Under $150

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Spring Brights: Under $250
Zara Top / Levi’s Distressed shorts / Zara Sandals / Spike Necklace
Spring Whites: Under $500
Spring Whites: Pop of Coral
Spring Whites: Pop of Coral by FlairMiami

Zara Dress / Zara Wedges / Vince Camuto Leather Cross Body Handbag / Cabochon Ring /
J.Crew Chunky Necklace / Mac Coral Lipstick
Do you own a local boutique? FlairMiami would love the opportunity to collaborate with you, for more information email us at Info@FlairMiami.com

Needless to say, the Miami Fashion Week closing event was the most crowded event of the week. The show kicked off with the Miami Moda & Music Awards which was filmed live for TV. The fashion show lineup featured  collections by Roberto Cavalli, Alberta Ferreti, Bluemarine, Iceberg, Byblos, Moschino, Kriza, Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney.

And since it was also Miami Bridal Week, they presented Rosa Clará, one of the world’s top bridal designers with the International Bridal Designer of the Year award.

So here’s a preview of the evening, featuring some of my favorite pieces. 
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Lusting after this Roberto Cavalli look….
This was by far my favorite look of the week. Loved the patterns and the fit.


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Skirt Suit by Vivienne Westwood
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Moschino Dress

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Bridal Gowns by Rosa Clará

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And the finale, showcasing all the designers…

 

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