#Escapemiami2

HI!

Just wanted to invite you all to the Escape Miami Event happening July 19th at "The National Hotel"

Below you will see all the info about the event, as well as where you can RSVP.

45 blogger's summer photos( Taken by ALTA Images) will be on display, as well as a Fashion Show, cocktails, and much more.

Hope you can join us.

NATIONAL HOTEL MIAMI BEACH HOSTS ESCAPE MIAMI STYLE LOUNGE FOR MIAMI SWIM WEEK 2014 

WHO: Hosted by The National Hotel Miami Beach, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Annie Vazquez aka "TheFashionPoet"

WHAT:  The National Hotel Miami Beach on Saturday July 19 from 12PM to 5 PM is opening its doors to co-host the acclaimed Escape Miami Style Lounge for Miami Swim Week 2014. The fashion and beauty retreat returns with a 3PM poolside fashion show, complimentary cocktails and bites, spa and beauty treatments, such as haircuts and beard trims for the guys and mini manicures and beach waves for the gals. Attendees can sign up for tattoo application, get sketched by a fashion illustrator or take a DIY flower crown making class. There's also plenty of games and even a gentlemen's corner added this year where the guys can hang out, have a brew and play a game of poker or dominos while the ladies can shop the latest summer trends off the runway from various local and national pop-up shops. Plus, be sure to check out 45 of the city's top Miami fashion bloggers in a photo exhibit called "Our Summer Stories" photographed by Alexander Tamargo at the National Hotel.

The event is complimentary to attend. RSVP a must to ESCAPEMIAMI2.EVENTBRITE.COM Must be 21 or over to attend. Valet parking is available  

Event Hashtags: #EscapeMiami2 

WHEN:        Saturday, July 19, 2014

                  Noon – 5PM

WHERE:     National Hotel Miami Beach

                  1677 Collins Avenue

                  Miami Beach, FL 33139

  www.nationalhotel.com

CONTACT:  Annie Vazquez/ 786-422-2937 / TheFashionPoet@gmail.com

                  Aimet Oberhausen /305.532.1212 / Aimet@obrmarketing.com

     

      [Miami Fashion Blogger Swim Week Street-Style Photo Shoot at National Hotel Miami Beach, Photos by Alexander Tama rgo]

ABOUT NATIONAL HOTEL MIAMI BEACH

The National Hotel Miami Beach is an iconic Art Deco landmark located oceanfront in the heart of South Beach. Opened in 1939, the National combines the style and glamour of the Deco era with contemporary luxury. After renovations were completed in 2014, this family-owned, timeless hotel has been meticulously restored to its original grandeur.The 152-room hotel is a work of art, with a renowned collection of Art Deco artifacts, a 205-foot infinity pool, beautifully designed guest rooms, and a truly unique three-story penthouse. Combined with modern conveniences and impeccable, anticipatory service, the National delivers a vintage Miami Beach experience for modern times.Located at 1677 Collins Avenue, the National is in close proximity to the area’s most noted shopping, restaurants, sightseeing, arts, lifestyle and cultural attractions.The National Hotel has been awarded with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond and Forbes 4 ½ Star, it is affiliated with Preferred Hotels & Resorts and was recently inducted into the Historic Hotels of America. The National is a sister hotel to the distinguished Hotel de Paris, St Tropez, which was fully renovated in 2013.For more information, please visit www.NationalHotel.com or call (305) 532 - 2311.Visit the National’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/NationalHotel and follow the hotel on Twitter and Instagram: @NationalMiami

45 BLOGGERS FEATURED IN ESCAPE MIAMI 2 PHOTO EXHIBIT:  

TheFashionPoet; The Petite Poet;  Adventures in Her Stilettos; Chic Stylista; The Wordy Girl;  ElectricBlogarella;  The Mannequin Party; The Fashionable Esq; Bianca's Fashion Corner; A Fashion Soiree; Pretty in Pigment; Styled By Lynsee;  Beautyee; Pineapple Me; Carolosiphy; Miami to Manhattan; Miami Beauty Girl; KarGarOhhSnap; FancyThingsBlog; Fashion Loves Music; Lynette Joselly; Living in Color Print; Live It Up Fashion; EarnestStyle;  Kasinkeila; Viva Con Miami;  Bisous Brittany;  Dash of Panache; The Hot Petunia, Melificent, Fiercely Thriftin, Simply Sassy Style, April Go Lightly, Flair Miami, Thank You Miami, Angeles Almuna, The City Slicker, Loud and Tasteless, Simply Lively, Material Girl, The Fashion Warrior, Styled With Poise, The Fashionista Diary, The Architect of Style, Laura Wears.   

see you then!

XOXO

SimplyLively

Fourth of July 2014 Outfit

Last fourth of July, we spent the fireworks hiding out under bleachers from a terrible storm. Instead of seeing and hearing fireworks, we heard thunder, and shivered at the sight of lightning.

This year, we decided to change the location, and rent a one night stay in a hotel in South Beach.

Very random, very spontaneous, definitely not something we are used to doing. 

My outfit for this fourth of July is very simple.

This was last year's outfit:

When I saw this skirt and top on sale at aeropostale I knew it would be the best outfit for the holiday.

I topped it off with a red tie to complete the outfit.

Skirt: $7.99 Crop Top: $7.99 Hair Tie $5

My kind of outfit.

Earth Day 2014 + Free People +SimplyLively Part II

Part II. 

You can see part I here 

Final Contest Entry

Earth Day 2014 + Free People + SimplyLively Part I

When Free People posted on their blog & Instagram that they needed pictures for an Earth Day post, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. I knew I wanted to be dreamy & creative. My wonderful hubby, captured these great images by the ocean. I couldn't be happier with the way they turned out.

I did a little photoshop to add some graphics on top.

Come back tomorrow on Earth Day to see the second location, as well as my final photo for the Free People contest.

The Best of SimplyLively 2013

It's finally the last day of 2013! I am beyond excited with all the adventures God blessed me with this year. Although I began this blog about 2 years ago, this is the first year I really put a lot of time, effort, and love into it.

I don't think I am exactly where I want to be, but i am sure proud of everything i've done this past year. I have truly gotten better with photography, outfits, and meeting new people.

I really stepped out of my comfort zone this year, and because I did so...i was able to experience things I otherwise would have missed out on. 

I can't wait till this upcoming year.

I hope & pray that in 2014, I can continue getting better in photography and hopefully take my blogging into the next level. I really want to do more outfit & DIY posts.

My general goals are to someday have a photograph in a photography magazine/blog and have an outfit pic featured in a published magazine. Who knows! Maybe this new year!

What are your goals?

Here are my top pictures from 2013. 

Enjoy

My top 8 Lifestyle Photographs

My top 4 Outfits

Favorite outfit of 2013

Favorite photo adventure of 2013

Till next year friends! <3

Mixing Prints-Outfit Post

This weekend, I had a sudden urge to mix prints.

From my Self-Portrait Project IV to my black friday shopping outfit.

There is something about mixing the correct prints that makes the outfit pop.

Some prints just don't go together.

But if you take time to mix some, try some on, and wear it with confidence

you can pull it off.

Here are some of my favorite mixed print outfits.

1. 2. 3.

Here's my black friday print mix

Stripes + hearts

I know it's not super crazy, but maybe one day I can pull off something like the pictures above.

Outfit Details

Dress: Cotton On (similar)

Heart Blouse: TJMaxx

Socks: Target (similar)

Shoes: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Purse: Charming Charlie

Outfit Post: ModCloth

I love ModCloth! Since I'm a blogger on a budget, I took advantage of their 70% off sale and got 4 things for $50!! Among those items was this dress I had been "eye-ing" for a while!

Besides the great quality, I love the bright mustard color!

The shoes are from Marshall's on sale for $20

and if you're wondering where the suitcases are from...found them at TJMaxx! I use them as decor around the house, but also use them to take some things from my house to my in-laws. Love them!

Photo Adventure: Disney World

A couple of weekends ago we decided to drive up to Orlando and visit Disney. Andy hadn't been to Magic Kingdom since he was a baby...so i was really excited about showing him all the "magic" Disney has to offer. We celebrated my little cousin Kiana's birthday, which landed exactly on the day we went. What a magical birthday. This trip was the beginning to my #31daysofcelebration (meaning 31 days till my actual birthday) We had a blast! Here's some of the pictures we captured! 

One of my favorite parts about Magic Kingdom is the man selling a multitude of balloons. Idk why! It just always captured my eyes. (you will see them again later on)

Polka Dotted Overall :Find here Forever21

Snow White Crop Top: Macy's 

My favorite shirt! I found it at JcPenny

Mickey Shirt: Find here

This Lemonade Ice Cream made Andy feel really sick afterwards! 

The next day we ended up at Downtown Disney for breakfast and shopping!

My favorite Princess is SnowWhite <3