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Swoonfest Saturdays: Miami Edition ~ Prep For a 2013, Beyond

Kimmie Smith — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:00:00 EST

Roberto Coin - Stingray Cocktail Ring (Gold) - Jewelry $310.00 - Zappos Couture

Amedeo Rose gold-plated silver and sardonyx shell and diamond elephant cameo necklace $2,250.00 - Net-A-Porter

Balenciaga Classic city bag $1,599.00 - MATCHES

Jimmy Choo Malika perforated leather sandals $995.00 - Net-A-Porter

Emilio Pucci Blush/Black Multi Printed Silk Kaftan $1,635.00 - STYLEBOP.com

Emilio Pucci Printed triangle bikini $426.00 - Net-A-Porter

Everyone (including Kitten Lounge) has been taking the "look back" over the past year of 2012. We have shared things that we have loved about magazine covers over the years, our favorite celebs, press trips to amazing locales and of course the launch of Shoe Week! It could take a number of posts to share everything but it's time to focus on what we can't wait to continue sharing and including on the site and our related properties!

As the winter weather is being felt more each day with snowstorms, winds, etc - our thoughts turn to Miami and more specifically, South Beach! I call this location my favorite place - especially The Delano and The Loews - South Beach, I'm obsessed with The Standard - Spa Miami Beach which is included within today's post! This is definitely a view that's perfect when you're escaping the cold and need to gain a new perspective. The next time I'm heading down to South Beach, I'm going to check it out for sure! While down here, it's all about fabulous swimwear and being able to transition easily between taking a dip and gliding in and out of boutiques and our favorite spots for a bevvie and nibble!

Typically, I'm not a matchy matchy girl; however, I love this kaftan and bikini from Emiio Pucci - I love a fabulous neutral with a pop of decadence. Of course, it's essential to ensure that this look is complimented with fabulous gold and silver which is a great way to show a little bling. As always, I adore Balenciaga's Classic City bag and this silver hue is perfection when paired within these fabulous gold/silver Jimmy Choo Malika mirror perforated leather sandals. Add a bit of whimsy with this Amedeo Rose Gold elephant necklace and this fabulous Roberto Coin stingray cocktail ring in gold.

Fashionable Fridays ~ Pack & Go

Kimmie Smith — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 07:00:00 EDT

Sara Weinstock Opal Ring $14560 - Barneys New York

Chamak by Priya Kakkar Ten-Piece Bangle Set $65 - CUSP

Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Crisscross Platform Pump $1055 - Bergdorf Goodman

French Connection pearl pink 'Goddess Crepe' beaded tank $97 - Bluefly

I have been on Fresh Diet for about 2 weeks now and this wasn't done as a means to lose weight per se but to be able to focus on working out and to have no excuse in terms of having well balanced meals to eat. Generally, I skip breakfast (I know huge no no), have a small lunch and then I chow down for dinner. It's been my habit for years and with all the events that I go to - it's tough to eat regular meals as well as to find the time to make something or order something. Enter Fresh Diet!

Now I have been asked what do meals look like as you've seen me tweeting about some of my fave meals including Curried Egg Salad on pita, Beef Thai Salad and various fish dishes (via tweeting with the brand yesterday @FreshDiet, I was told that they are having a cookbook that will come out either late this fall or early winter - yum! Each night a package is on my door and they are nicely packed within a little tote with ice packs. You have a nice breakfast, lunch, dinner and depending on your choices - two snacks or a snack and a dessert! Now I can run home in the middle of the day to grab a meal or when I'm typing away, I can nibble on a super healthy snack. It's quick, easy and it's doable whether I'm rocking my gym clothes, loungewear or dressed to head out. Plus regardless of whether I'm rocking a fab boho style or just running around - one thing is off my mind, "what am I going to eat"?

Fashionable Fridays: Event ~ Socialista NY UGG Terrace

Kimmie Smith — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:17:43 EDT

My travel schedule is all over (not that it's because I write about travel directly but my work takes me all over between design projects, appearances and TV - it's a luxury to definitely be home in NYC) and even when I'm in the city I'm in brand meetings on top of the shoots with all the launches coming up this fall and holiday. So it's not often that I get to be out and about to have fun with people I don't see as often as I would like to! Amy, of Midtown Girl is also the founder of Socialista NY a group that allows fashion influencers and bloggers to come together and engage with one another. Amy's first event took place at the UGG Showroom in the Crown Building and did I mention that they have a fabulous wrap around terrace! This event allowed us to mingle, nibble on fab appetizers and enjoy sangria, margaritas and more. In addition, we all enjoyed getting manis and pedis via Spa Chicks on the Go. It definitely came at a fab time since I had a photoshoot the next day and even as the rain began to fall at the end of the night, we took the party inside! Throughout the night, I took a sneak peek at UGG's Fall 11 offerings. This brand is about much more then the pull on shearling boots that we're familiar with. I am obsessing over many of the handbags, jackets and stacked heels that are available. In a few days I will include info on their new launch since I am attending this in early August but know that it's super cute. It was definitely a fab event and one that definitely sets the tone for future Socialista NY events!