Kelly Saks - Miami's Fashion Girl: Dadeland Mall

Recap: Shop Dadeland with Kelly

Have what it takes to be an Original Penguin model? Prove it!

The All-American brand is scouting for 10 college age students with model looks to participate in festivities at the grand opening of their new Dadeland Mall outpost this April. The casting call is open to both girls & guys age 18 & over and will take place this Saturday at the Original Penguin store on Lincoln Road. A judging panel comprised of Ocean Drive Magazine editors will select six lucky ladies and four guys to live model at the launch party next month. In addition to the opportunity to model for a major fashion brand, those that get the gig will score $500 in clothing!

IF YOU GO:
Saturday, March 23rd | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Original Penguin Miami
925 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach

**You must be 18 in order to participate.**

#Made4Impulse Arrives at Macy's Dadeland

Lookbook: My favorite looks from MADE for Macy's Impulse

MADE Fashion Week's new collection for Macy's Impulse hit stores this week as the first of a series of exclusive collaborations between the indie fashion group and the mega retailer. Designed to inspire personal style, the capsule collection includes versatile pieces like tanks, maxi skirts, skater dresses, moto jackets and vests in edgy galactic and floral prints. I've teamed up with Macy's to celebrate the launch of the collection this Saturday at Macy's Dadeland from 2-4pm and invite you to get a first look at the runway-inspired pieces while enjoying mini-cosmetic and brow makeovers by SmashBox and Benefit, and complimentary beverages by Onli. Guests who get their shop on with me will receive a free gift with any MADE purchase*! (*While supplies last.)

The MADE for Impulse collection ranges in price from $39 - $139 and is available now at 150 Macy’s stores – including Macy’s Boca Raton Town Center, Broward Mall, Galleria Fort Lauderdale, City Place, Aventura, Pembroke Lakes, South Beach and Dadeland locally – and on macys.com.

IF YOU GO

Saturday, March 16 | 2 PM - 4 PM
Macy's Dadeland - Impulse Department
Fashion Building Level 2
Dadeland Mall
7535 N Kendall Dr
Miami, FL 33156

Styling by Kelly Saks

Photography by Emma Del Rey

The beginning of a new year brings a clean slate... and sometimes, a new wardrobe, too! Over the holidays, while I was settling into my new home, I decided to purge all the things from my closet that no longer fit my style or just didn't make me happy. (I sold them off at my Kloset Klean Out sale & raised money for Dress for Success Miami. The rest went to those in need.) Presents, and ZARA's semi-annual sale, made sure my closet wasn't empty for long. The latter is where I discovered this studded trench coat, which I instantly had to have. ~~Not that you need a trench in Miami~~ It's a classic, you always need a trench coat in your closet. As for the presents, two of my favorites come together to form a playful pair - a lime green silicone Ice Watch and my beloved Hello Kitty on a studded Swarovski leather cuff. I love taking classic pieces and wearing them in unexpected ways; it's a great way to mix-up your wardrobe and get out of a fashion rut.

The first week of the year is behind us and I've already worn a trench coat as a dress (while walking my dog, no less) and worked with a new photographer - thanks Emma! - I wonder what the remaining 51 weeks have in store... I'm ready.