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Part II | Hoss Intropia x Kelly's Kloset

Top: ZARA

Skirt: Hoss Inropia, Available at Bloomingdale's Aventura

Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors

Bracelet: Forever 21

Photography by Bella Mente

Lost on Lincoln

A while back I had photographer Emma del Rey join me on Lincoln Road to capture these images... somehow I lost track of them in the ensuing months. I was reminded of them last week when I visited the stretch of shops and restaurants twice; once for shopping (duh), and again on Friday night when I took Eric to a preview of Michael Bay's new action flick Pain & Gain. We're hardly into spring and Miami is already starting to reach it's boiling point, making leisurely strolls like this, well, sweaty. The solution? Breezy & backless, baby.

ZARA Top & Bag | Forever 21 Pants (similar) | Jeffrey Campbell Shoes | Swarovski Rocket Cuff (on Gilt)

My beauty mantra? You can't go wrong with big hair & bold lips.

Hair by Femme Coiffure Hair Spa

Photography by Emma del Rey

3 Ways to Wear Black & White

BLACK + WHITE

It's THE trend of the season, and unless you've been hiding under a rock, you probably knew that already. Back in December, I told  Aventura Magazine, "You only need two colors in your closet next season—black and white" Just call me Walter Mercado. (If you're not Latin, you'll have to Google that. I typically don't go crazy on trends, but this monochromatic phenomenon is far more. Black & white is tres chic, classic, and oh so easy to wear! Feel free to spice it up with a punch of color on your lips and nails, or with a bold handbag. I'm seriously crushing on Hoss Intropia these days (last seen here on NYE, and more to come.) The Spanish line's spring collection is chock full of feminine, flirty pieces that make you feel casually glamorous. This polka dot dress is flattering on any woman, and just plain fun. You can find Hoss Intropia exclusively at Bloomingdale's Aventura & Miami stores.

P.S. You're getting a sneak peek at my new digs! Since moving in December it feels like I've birthed a child... I'll get around to posting the extreme home makeover eventually.

Hoss Intropia Dress | Forever 21 Bracelet | Steve Madden Heels

Hoss Intropia Dress | Forever 21 Bracelet | Steve Madden Heels

American Apparel Crop Top | Skirt c/o Express | Z Spoke Zac Posen Bag

American Apparel Crop Top | Skirt c/o Express | Z Spoke Zac Posen Bag | Forever 21 Heels

Hoss Intropia Shorts | ZARA Studded Citybag | (Top is from the mall... can't remember where!)

Hoss Intropia Shorts | ZARA Studded Citybag

Jeffrey Campbell Sandals... and a black & white french pedi, why not?

Photography by Bella Mente

It Pays to Shop Miami

Miami may not be known as a shopping destination, but as a local I know we have some of the best and most diverse retail outlets in the world. There’s never been a better time to support local shops, as the Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau launches Shop Miami Month. Consumers who spend $500 or more from February 1-28 at participating malls, marketplaces and retail establishments will receive a $40 Shop Miami Month Reward Card. My picks on the list? Head to Bloomingdale’s Aventura for exclusive brands like Hoss and Aqua, the new Forever 21 megastore on Lincoln Road for budget friendly statement jewelry, and celeb favorite Peace Love World in Coral Gables for luxe loungewear to live and play in.

Already shopped this month? Get your reward by sending a scanned copy of your receipts totaling $500 or more via e-mail to ShopMiamiMonth@gmcvb.com with the following information:

• Full Name
• Mailing address (where the card will be mailed to)
• Phone Number
• Birthday
• Name of Mall of where items were purchased

For a complete list of participating stores and more information about receiving your gift card visit www.shopmiamimonth.com

Golden Globes Fashion Hits & Misses (CBS Miami)

Argo, Les Mis, and Girls (my fave!) won big at last night's Golden Globes, but today was all about fashion accolades. I joined CBS Miami's Lisa Petrillo and Neiman Marcus' Katharine Rubino to dish on our favorite, and not so favorite, looks from the red carpet. While there were no major standouts or train wrecks to discuss (Jodie Foster's speech aside) my best dressed actress made me want to run to the spray tan booth and break out my MAC m'orange lipstick. Watch the video & chime in: Do you agree with my best & worst dressed picks?

What I Wore 

In the newsroom with Neiman Marcus' Katharine Rubino & CBS 4's Lisa Petrillo 

1. Forever21 Tropical Print Blouse 2. H&M Faux Leather Circle Skirt (similar) 3. Jessica Simpson Evangela Heels (last seen)
SHOP THE LOOK

Starry Eyed

Aqua Floral Blazer | ZARA Star Top (old) | Bakers Heels | Ann Taylor Necklace | Sunglasses c/o IVI

Aqua Floral Blazer | ZARA Star Top (old) |  Ann Taylor Necklace

Just like some popular kids in high school, not all trends are what they're cracked up to be. But when it comes to mixing prints, it just took me a while to 'get it.' Although summer is long gone, this floral Aqua blazer (On sale $62, available at Bloomingdale's at The Falls) is perfect to usher in Miami's mild fall temps. It peeked out at me from the sale rack at Bloomies and I immediately started brainstorming how many different ways I could style it. See, I play a little game when I'm on the fence about a purchase- If I can wear it with at least two things I already own, it's justified. (Great strategy to avoid impulse buys.) At the top of that list was not a star print—or any print—but when I found these two hanging side-by-side in my closet, the fashion gods spoke to me. 

Mixing prints isn't just for fashion editorials or bloggers, you just have to work with the right proportions and stay in the same color family. This unexpected combo works because the floral print is large, while the star print is on a smaller scale with fewer colors. The cherry on top is my gorgeous supernova necklace from Ann Taylor. (Big shout out to my boyfriend for this one, it's almost impossible to find!) Now it's your turn: Show me how you mix it up! Email me your best 'mixed prints' look to editor@kellysklosetblog.com & I'll post my favorites on Facebook.

Photos by Bella Mente Photography.

SHOP THE LOOK

Festive Frock & Giveaway! (Closed)

Photography by Bella Mente Photography//Styling by Kelly Saks

If you follow me on facebook or twitter you know that my birthday was a week long celebration, and probably got a glimpse of this amazing dress I partied in. With a colorful ribbon print & feminine pleats, my birthday dress was perfect for a girls' night out that ended with a dance-off against Wyclef Jean at Hyde Beach Miami. (Only in South Beach, natch.) Remember the lucite jewelry trend of 2010? Well clear, and yes plastic, handbags are the latest cheap/chic trend to hit the runways. I took the trend for a spin with this clear skull clutch courtesy of VanityGal. The fun part? Figuring out how to wear it without looking like a hoarder. So I kept just the necessities- keys, ID, credit card, lipgloss & powder- and tossed them into a cute pink coin bag. My fuchsia pumps from the Fashion For A Cause shoot were just the right shade of pink for the dress, and comfy enough to dance the night away in. Cheers to 26!

Birthday souffle at The Forge. Yum!!

Although I'm the birthday girl this month, I've got a present for you! VanityGal sent me an extra skull clutch to giveaway, offering one of you lucky readers the chance to show off what's in your bag. Enter the contest below. Contest has closed. Congrats to winners Bianca & Karoline! 

For a limited time, shop www.vanitygal.com and get 20% off your purchase with code kellyskloset. Enjoy!

WHAT I WORE

Talulah Vintage Print Dress via ISA Boutique

VanityGal Green/Clear Skull Clutch - Enter to win one below!

Gold Tribal Necklace c/o AliExpress by Alibaba

Target Sunnies

Forever21 Bracelets (old)

Macy's INC Pink Pumps (on sale for $50!)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Spotted in the Gables

Last week I teamed up with Miami photog Danny Delgado to shoot a special project at Coral Gables boutique My Bestfriend's Closet. Owner Patty Flores designed the store to look like the walk-in closet of my dreams, (and probably yours, too!) and I got to ham it up among the racks of beautiful fashions a la Confessions of a Shopaholic. Post shoot, Danny & I took a stroll down the Mile to capture a new favorite outfit. While Miami weather would lead you to believe otherwise, fall has arrived and I'm pretty excited to start wearing more leather & printed tights. Now all I need is a cool breeze!

Best thing about this outfit? Head-to-toe under $100. 

Photos by Danny Delgado/Styling by Kelly Saks

WHAT I WORE
Forever 21 Pink Top, Polka Dot Tights & Mary Jane Shoes
H&M Faux Leather Skirt

GET THE LOOK

Fall Into Floral

While today officially marks the last day of summer, it doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite summer trends. Floral prints have popped up everywhere from blazers to skinny pants (like these super affordable ones from Prim&Proper,) and can easily transition into fall by pairing with dark hues & rich textures. I took this look from summer to fall by swapping my white and cream accessories for dark denim and brown leather, topped off with a burgundy felt hat. 

Do you dare to wear flowers this fall? Let me know in the comments.

Captured by Bella Mente Photography //Styling by Kelly Saks

WHAT I WORE

Floral Print Pants c/o Prim&Proper (On Sale for $19!)

Summer Look - ZARA Blazer & Clutch, Ann Taylor Lace Blouse & Sandals (similar)

Fall Look- Target Hat, Forever 21 Wedges, H&M Bag (old)

SHOP THE TREND

Floral Print Pants

Window Shopping at Emporium

Last week I had the opportunity to style my first window display at Emporium boutique in Coral Gables. The cozy outpost is one of my favorite places to shop for locally crafted accessories and breezy Miami-wear. (From the KK Arvchives: Best Kept Secret | Emporium). You can check out my "All-American Summer" themed window display through the end of July.

{Ann Taylor blazer (old) - ZARA romper (old) - ZARA cage heels (sold out; similar)}

The easiest way to refresh a tired, old ensemble is with accessories - which is exactly what I did with this Ann Taylor boyfriend blazer (similar) & ZARA romper (similar) that I found hiding in my closet. The white cage heels were a major find (sold out! similar here) at ZARA's semi-annual sale and I couldn't wait to wear them. The neutral palette of this blazer/romper combo played a perfect co-starring role and allowed the shoes to shine. Since no outfit is ever complete without a little bling, I finished off the look with a gold spiked cuff from Forever 21, pyramid stud earrings from Aldo (similar), and a cherry lip for a pop of color.

Perfect outfit for a summer BBQ. The cutout dress is on trend & provides added ventilation!

Amazeballs hair that I clearly couldn't do on my own. Big thanks to the talented LaLa at Blo Midtown.

Finishing touches on "All-American Summer" window

Whatcha lookin' at?

Shop my window...

Emporium Boutique

2606 Ponce de Leon Blvd.

Coral Gables, FL 33134

Happy Birthday America!

Fourth of July always reminds me of my mother... well, because her name is America. (Really!) More importantly, it reminds of the struggles that she and my grandparents endured so that I could grow up in this great land of freedom & opportunity. Had I grown up in Cuba, this blog wouldn't even be a figment of my imagination. So on this Independence Day I celebrate America, my country and my mother, and the freedom to wear what I want, when I want! We're waiting for the fireworks to start on the beach now... hope you had the freedom to enjoy the day off, too!

{Forever 21 Flag Sweater (similar) - UO Vintage Levi's Shorts - Sweetheart Sunnies} 

{Forever 21 Flag Sweater (similar) - Vintage Levi's Shorts - Henri Bendel Henri Link Bracelet - OPI Polish 'Simply Smashing'}

Microsoft Aims For Style in Miami

Computers are not just for nerds! Ask any fashion blogger and they'll tell you that their tech gadgets are just as important to them as they are to any finance analyst, editor, or web designer. With computers and smartphones becoming a permanent accessory, it's no wonder that tech giants like Apple and Microsoft have realized that their products have to be more than just powerful - they need to be stylish, too.

Last weekend Microsoft invited a select group of influencers to preview their latest products and I was lucky enough to make the guest list! Along with editors from glossies like Glamour, Lucky, Complex, The Source, and Latin Cosmopolitan, we spent two days learning and playing with the latest Windows phones and laptops- all while enjoying unique experiences that only my hometown has to offer.

Check out photos of our VIP weekend, all taken from my new HTC Titan II phone and its cray cray 16 megapixel camera!

The weekend kicked off with product demos at The Shore Club. The gorgeous 3-story penthouse was decked out with cool new Microsoft products, like these Limited Edition Artist Series Mice. 

Which mouse expresses your style best?

We got presents from IVIvision sunglasses

IVIvision is designed by Rob Dyrdek

...and met Artist and Owner of Gallery Diet, Nina Johnson.

Nina Johnson and Danica Lo

Nina took us on a Wynwood art tour along with our host, fellow Miami blogger 

Carmen Ordonez of Viva Fashion.

Carmen & I at the de la Cruz Collection

I met Joan Rivers...

 Hoping Joan isn't judging me at the Rubell Family Collection

took way too many photos of this Lanvin installation,

Fashion is art at the Rubell Family Collection.

and had lunch with celebrity chef Michelle Bernstein!

Chef Michy cookin' up ceviche at Gallery Diet.

Lunch was... incredible.

Course 1: Burratta & Watermelon Salad

But the views from the yacht were better.

Yeah, I live here. Cover-up by H&M.

I changed into my third outfit of the day for dinner at Juvia.

Doesn't Eric look dapper? My dress was a great $22 find from Forever 21.

Then Sunday came, and we said goodbye with a rooftop brunch and beautiful views of South Beach.

I took Eric's Webster x Target fedora because it looked better with my outfit.

Disclaimer: Microsoft gifted me with a cool new computer and Windows phone, along with weekend accommodations and activities seen above. All opinions are always my own.