Miami Eye Candy

If you follow me on Instagram, then you're already well aware that I was recently in Miami for a little vaycay! The trip was an absolute blast but Miami is a real handful...a beautiful paradise of a handful but still quite a bit to take in over the course of just a few days. The real point of the trip was to spend a little q.t. with my sister who lives six hours away. The two of us work like dogs so much so that I only get to see her a few times a year. She and I had a great time exploring the city, catching some rays, eating delicious meals and getting one fabulous spa treatment! I won't bore you with the details but I will gladly share with you some eye candy. 

Brunch at The Raleigh (recently featured in Garden & Gun!)

Primped and pumped for a big night out

Mildly obsessed with the Art Deco architecture and dimensional lettering

Little sister poolside at the Gale Hotel

The Gale Hotel's rooftop bar

Spa rooms at the Setai overlook the ocean

PS- It is spa month in Miami. Three cheers for great deals on spa treatments!!

Hidden tables and chairs at the Setai

The Setai's zen-like grill

Home base- the Gale Hotel

Site of the best dinner EVER, Yardbird

Regent Cocktail Club at the Gale

The Gale's super chic Art Deco lobby

Rooftop pool and view at the Gale

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Daytime Miami essentials: Ray Bans, a fabulous hat, sporty chic shoes

So long, Sobe! We had a great time. Is it really time to go back to the real world? #wishvacationwouldneverend

Miami!!!!

My sis and I are headed here this weekend! YAHOOOO!!! We never take trips like this together and we're so excited to be doing something adventurous. Bring on the rooftop pools, fake tans and drag queens!

This trip will be my first to Miami. Please tell me- what should I wear? Where should I go?

I plan to take tons of big jewels...

And lots of bright colors and patterns...

With a few sandals and wedges.

And I can't forget my shades! 

Am I on the right track? Let me know if you have any favorite spots in Miami! 

One Piece Round-Up

This summer has seen the resurgence of the one piece and thank goodness for that. Now that I'm in my 30's, I truly value the opportunity to cover up stylishly. But when you're lounging poolside or sunbathing on the beach in Miami, you can't wear just any one piece bathing suit. It's got to be fab. And, yes, my dear friends, in three weeks my sis and I will be doing just that! It's time to spruce up the swimsuit wardrobe for the sake of looking chic in Miami.

One/ Two/ Three/ Four/ Five/ Six/ Seven/ Eight

Over the weekend in Miami, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim revealed the top trends for 2014 swimwear and let me be the first to tell you that it's more about your fab beach cover-ups and loungewear than it is about your swimwear. Score- we can eat that brownie after all. Mara Hoffman had my favorite option, an ethereal white embroidered maxi dress. Since her new line won't be available for a few more months (and will probably cost more than I care to pay), I went hunting for a similar find and this Topshop option scored high numbers with me. 

via Mara Hoffman

via Topshop

So which suit would you choose? Or are you a stylish cover-up kind of gal? And if you've been to Miami before, please share your favorite places to go and things to do!