Mercedes Benz Fashion Week was kicked off last night with Diesel at the Raleigh Hotel's Pool Deck and of course, I had to share my favorite look from that night! I love the colors and think that this is definitely a swimsuit that would turn heads wherever you are! Of course I am a huge fan of side ties as well. A lot of the shows will go on tonight so I can't wait to share some of my favorite looks! You can also see all of the swimwear (they had a cute set for the kiddies) in photos and as a video by visiting Mercedes Benz' Fashion Week site!

When I was in South Beach, I fell in love with ceviche. This is a style of food that is Latin American food that typically has lime juices, chopped vegetables and more. It is refreshing and perfect to have with cocktails and wine. Well there is a place in Midtown East that has focused on this style of food! Crave Ceviche Bar brings SoBe to Manhattan and is refreshing! Earlier this year due to a crane accident, various shoppes and restaurants were affected and closed temporarily. Now that we are in half day Fridays, this is a great place to visit and to support as it has a great clean and minimalistic look and is perfect to go out with friends to relax. Take some time to check out their restaurant and visit their site to see what ceviche is all about.

Crave Ceviche Bar
946 2nd Ave
NY, NY 10019

When I think about Fashion Week - I love that it continues no matter where you are! Today, we highlight in this Trendy Thursday segment, Joeffer Caoc's Toronto Fashion Week Show. Initially, I came across this fab designer while checking out today's Coutorture recap of this portion of the runway Fashion Week. For the purpose of this post, I wanted to introduce a designer that was new to me and that I definitely wanted to let you guys know about. I love this outfit I think that in terms of the top - I love that it is a one shoulder and has a bit of that Grecian vibe which is very femme and exotic. I also love that it is paired with a pair of cuffed shorts which is so South Beach! I think this is a nice addition to the concept of THINK CITRUS! Check out more of Joeffer Caoc on his site and see the amazing pieces from his collection.

The best part of fashion is the fact that you can rock your Carlos by Carlos Santana heels, with your Hudson Jeans and touching it off with a super cute wooded clutch from Ports 1961. Then you can top if off with this super cute Bohemian Hanky Cami available at Wet Seal for the whopping price of $16! It's nice to know that fashion can be worn in a variety of ways and comes in various price points as well. I am all about the Bohemian lifestyle. I love these cute tops and the fact that it's cream and brown with pops of orange. I am so getting this top and love the idea that this is the obvious choice to take with me to South Beach, Vegas, Meat Packing District and you're local sidewalk cafe or garden/patio drinking spot. Check out more great looks that are available at Wet Seal.

Now that we're heading into the whole winter, it makes me think about half day Fridays, Hampton summer shares and quick weekends somewhere in the sun! With that in mind, I turn to my favorite thoughts - bathing suits. I am a huge fan of Tyler Rose Swimwear. I have a few suits and I love how sexy you look when you wear these suits. There is no way that you can go unnoticed when you wear this - your inner dive definitely comes out in these suits! You can't go wrong when it comes to black and white and I LOVE the bandeau. This is perfect for moments in the Hamptons or South Beach. The Casablanca Suit makes me think of the large straw brim hat with a nice black bow (yes I do wear this when I'm out on the beach), espadrilles and of course large sunglasses. I love the idea of bringing back a bit of that old Hollywood glamour which is perfect no matter where you go. With all the ties and mini keyhole this is absolutely a must to have in your collection!

Growing up, I was sad when I had to take my favorite summer pieces and fold them away to make way for all that was winter. I felt ludy Rudy from the Cosby show when she really wants to wear this plaid dress, but the weather has turned and her mother refuses to let her wear it. I always liked that episode. But now, have you noticed how people can still by spring/summer pieces year around AND you don't get crazy looks. I also love the fact that when it starts to get seriously cold, the topic of conversation in the office turns to February getaways in the islands! With that said, we need to have constant access to summer wear. If you don't feel like shopping in stores and want something with a little flavor, try these fun designs by Echo Designs that they carry coverups, shorts and much more. This is perfect for laying out, long nights dancing and the moments of purchasing amazing finds in little boutiques. Take a peek at what's here and remember that as you build your closet for this season, you can always purchase for the next or a future location. My favorite piece is the second from the right. I love that this is perfect for South Beach (my favorite place). It can start out as a great late afternoon cocktail dress and lead right into the perfect night for dancing as well. I love the pops of color and the design as well which ensures that you'll have an amazing time no matter when you wear this.