Miami Style Map: A Midsummer Night's Dream on the Key.

Meet one of my favorite dresses in my closet. This dress has miles and stories to tell. It has taken me from the streets of the city, through my journey of motherhood, and now to a new chapter in my life. This dress encompasses comfort, confidence, and a carefree 'joie de vivre’ sensibility that can only come from something that is truly cherished. I know I’m getting pretty deep over a prairie dress but everyone has that one (or two) piece from their wardrobe that they can’t live without because it's just meaningful. And this dress, from the H&M Conscious Collection, does that for me.

I love the location Natalie, from Suna Photography, used to shoot this dress. As always, she was on point when it came to capturing the essence and mood of my look. I think it stands out perfectly  in its element. This was also shot on the grounds of Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne. Who would have thought, woods in Miami! The first thought that came to mind (after I oohed and awed a bit) was Robert Frost’s The Road Less Traveled. This is exactly the setting I picture each time I read that poem. Ironically, the poem deals with that paths you choose to take in life and don’t we always find ourselves in a situation where we have to figure out which road to take next.  These shots are ethereal and you can really see the details and femininity of the dress.

I love the lace work and trims on the upper top of the dress. There's a sort of quaint characteristic in those small details. The soft ivory color against my eclectic collection of bracelets gives the look a hint of character and a fun mirror into my personality. 

No dress of mine is complete without a pair of boots underneath. It's my way of rejecting a 'too girly' vibe and giving it some of that freshly squeezed and rugged flavor I like when I convey my style mood. I love my Troopa boots because they're all beat up from love and probably snowstorms. And I don't care. I'll wear them until they have holes in them.

I've been really digging the flower crown/headband trend lately. I'm probably late on that trend, but my philosophy, as I've gotten older and style wiser, is that if something doesn't work for me, I'm not going to buy into it. This I like, but in moderation. You won't see me with a full blown flower arrangement on my head. But how pretty does this dusty blush flower headband from Haute Blossom (a local Miami vendor) look with this boho dress? I feel like one of the fairies in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream. The whole outfit just feels graceful.

On Me:

Dress- H&M
Boots- Steve Madden
Headband- Haute Blossom

In Style,

Kat

It's a Grungy Spring for the Freshly Squeezed Fashionista!

Spring is calling and the flowers are blooming! But really I just wanted another excuse to wear this fabulous floral blouse I found at the Zara in Palermo while vacationing with my family. The colors are vibrant and the bright pink roses play up the feminine lace of the skirt. 

I kept the jewelry simple with this 'K' pendant necklace from Hippie Chic Underground. 

The versatility of this blouse allows itself to be mixed and matched with different textures and style personalities. In addition to the lace skirt, which can be an everyday staple, I wore my floral blouse with Free People's studded moto lace up boots. It's a perfectly grunge and sweet combination. 

For me, most outfits aren't complete without a hat. This is one of those outfits. Some people wear hats for show, but for me, hats are necessary wardrobe requirement. You can trace back my affinity for hats back to any Easter in the 80's (thanks, mom).

And how cool is my new gold digital watch by Casio? Telling time just got a whole lot more chic. 

I have to give a special shout out to my amazing friend and makeup artist, Jessie Diaz, who is responsible for this killer look. She is one of the most creative and talented makeup artists in Miami. 

On Me:

Blouse- Zara

Lace skirt- Ann Taylor

Boots- Free People

Hat- Urban Outfitters

watch- Casio 

necklace- Hippie Chic Underground

In Style, 

Kat