Links I Love: Miami Bloggers

new city, means new media contacts to a pr girl - more than ever have I been getting familiar with the local news desk producers, magazines, editors, reporters, and above all  - the food, event and fashion blogs. I'm definitely a blogger girl as most bloggers tend to review items, events and restaurants you might have never heard of. I even won a valentine's day giveaway from The Architect of Style on The Wordy Girl and experience food through Fat Girl Hedonist's instagram.

So here is a list of my favorite local blogs, sites, igs:

Everything Going On In Miami - THE 305
(music, gossip, events, fashion, sports - i mean, EVERY-THING! about miami life)

Fashion Blog - NANY'S CLOSET
(my absolute favorite miami fashion blogger. not only do i go their for style ideas but i've ombred my hair bc of her videos. in addition, it is the BEST looking blog - aesthetically speaking)

Miami Deals - GILT CITY MIAMI
(the last PR firm I worked with, ran a food & wine coupon here and since then, I've missed the opportunity to buy coupons to miami style mafia and and international polo club palm beach - so move fast!)

Fashion Blog - THE ARCHITECT OF STYLE
(i used to have 2 blogs but eventually combined both of the blogspots. when i was trying to figure out a name for one of them it was something along the lines of "Architect Stalker" - i don't even remember, i was never too fond of the name. BUT i am fond of this blog, it's also where i won my illustration from. she covers fashion, home decor and definitely check out her illustrations)

Places - MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT 
(I prefer their IG - I found their website as the last food & wine event I worked was hosted at the Moore Building)

Fashion Blog - THE WORDY GIRL
(yet another accomplished social media maven. i actually read her blog, it's real and funny)

Places - TRENDY SPOTS MIAMI 
(I discovered them on Latina stylist, Irma Martinez's IG. I'm getting to know a lil Miami dets and new lifestyle spots)

Fashion Blog - OJ AND CIGS
(stylist, former new york, and former DJ - hip)

Fashion Stylist - IRMA MARTINEZ
(constantly traveling but Miami based stylist, Irma is a must-IG-follow)

Store - MIAMI STYLE MAFIA 
(They don't update their Facebook, so follow up their IG. i don't remember how i first found out about them but it was way before all their press. i think they posted an internship opportunity and thought their showroom/store/pieces and general concept was dope and an upgrade for the miami girl's closet)

Fashion Blog - LIVING IN COLOR PRINT
(runner-up on my fashion blog favorites and a pr girl as well) 

Food - FAT GIRL HEDONIST
(again, i found this blog when i was researching special guests for the food & wine event i worked. i highly recommend her IG)

Fashion Blog - ELECTRIC BLOGARELLA
(if i could my list would include Daily Candy Miami - and this blogger was one of the main editors. RIP DC. but her blog is pretty good as well) 

Networking - MIAMI MEDIA MIXER
(my best guy friend sent me the invite to their last networking event at batch. and since then, have told everyone about it. perfect social events to meet people in the industry.)

Fashion Blog - THE FASHION POET
(voted Miami's fashion blogger for 2013. not only does she dress herself but she has the cutest kid model. perfect! now i know where to shop for my unborn miami girl)

Store - BLUSH BOUTIQUE
(just noticed some of these bloggers have been dressing a tiger dress from this miami store. good thing, they are literally around the corner from me bc I never have anything to wear ;) locations: palmetto, brickell, south miami, miami beach, etc)

Fashion Blog - COLLECTIONS AND VOLUMES
(i literally just found this blog. obsessed.)

My Top 5: 2013 Moments

Top 5: Nicaragua Diseña 2013

so much work, drama, talent, and fun. one of my favorite projects and a growing design incubator that will surely keep getting bigger and better each year. 

Top 4: Shantall Lacayo

this year we participated in events and meetings in Panama, Dominican Republic, New York, Mexico and obviously Nicaragua. it will take many more years to get to where we want to go...we are constantly inspired by Karl Lagerfeld's insatiable drive of ever changing work and in my case, women like Jenna Lyons and Aliza Licht inspire me to stay focused.

Top 3: Pre-Fall 2014 - Chanel

Honestly, I don't understand the negative hoopla around this collection. I don't identify myself as a potential Chanel customer but I appreciate the Cowboy/Indian inspiration and their outrageous set. I'm sure I can find a budget friendly high neck prairie blouse somewhere...

Top 2: Queen B

All hail 'Yonce and her dope album.
'Nuf said.




TOP 1: Me, Myself, and I

Despite losing my best friend to a drunk driver in New York in July. I returned to NY with a heavy heart in August after ND13 for SL's first NY show. While my bff's mom and brother wished me well, they also wished me safety. I was afraid and felt alone. But I kept my head up and worked hard - because I know she would have wanted that. She never wanted me to give up - more over, be happy. And NY in some twisted way made me happy. The hustle & lights motivate me to keep going and shine on - from the quick steps New Yorkers take everyday to and from work in chilling weather, to running along the Hudson and leaving it all behind for a drink or two at happy hour at the irish pub next to the office building. I have no doubt I'm built to make it in NY but I can't stop to think, Family First. Although, I was offered a temp job late Sept. and was given the chance to experience food, wine and spirits public relations - I'll be taking my talents to South Beach to be closer to home & family. I live and love my life but I love my family even more. 2013 gave me strength .... I wonder what I'll get in 2014.