Articles by Ashley Temkin

Spring Forward

One great thing about fashion is the fact that we’re always one season ahead. An even better thing about fashion when it comes to Miami, is we have the ability to spring forward to the newest trends, thanks to the warm weather and laid back attitudes. ...

Tribal Inspiration

There are so many trends that come and go, but there's just something about tribal accents in modern mediums that keep us wanting more. Even if you shy away from tribal prints on your clothing (they can be a little tacky), tribal-inspired accessories ...

Dress for Success

With the unemployment rate at 12% in Florida, we figured that some of you are looking for work. If you are, this post is for you. Because brushing up on your interviewing skills is hard enough - you shouldn't have to worry about what you're wearing too. So ...

Vintage Inspired Rings & Things

Miami might forever be the land of the new and the now, but we have an undeniable soft spot for vintage fashion. Vintage jewelry is an easy and unexpected way to add an eclectic flavor to your look – even if that look comes straight from the mall. Now that ...

The Oversized Floppy

We’ve been seeing a lot of Caribbean influences in fashion lately, and it seems as though they’re just in time for cruise season. While we want to dive right in and build our cruise wardrobe, we’ve decided to take it one step at a time. Our first ...

Mama Needs a New Pair of Pants...

While men are usually known for wearing the pants in the work force, we’re happy to bring you an option for the ladies. Sometimes it’s hard to find work-appropriate bottoms that still keep you looking on trend, but now that’s all changed! In fact, not ...

Beyond Winter Whites

Some would say we’re lucky to live in Miami – especially after the recent blizzard in the North East that brought the New Year in with a bang!  While the sunny South Florida doesn’t get that picture perfect winter wonderland, winter whites are ...

New Year, New Bag

Now that the holiday season has passed and the New Year is here, you can finally return all of the gifts you didn’t care for and get what you really want. A lady isn’t at her best without the perfect purse, and this year it’s all about downsizing. ...

Audrey Hepburn Style

There’s much to be said about staying true to the classics, while also staying current with the time. While many marvel in the beauty and glamour of Audrey Hepburn throughout her lifetime, we think it’s safe to say that designers are at the top of this ...

The Fitted Blazer

We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately on how to keep warm while not looking overly bundled in the pseudo-winter wonderland of Miami. While we love our layers, we think the easiest and most straight-forward trend is the fitted blazer. While the ...

Lace it Up

The Lace-Up trend has been going strong this season with influences from the military to select cadet styles. We love this trend for it’s corset-esque vibe and powerful look. When you pull on these booties, onlookers know you mean business. It seems as ...

Cut It Out

There’s something we’ve been noticing lately. It’s not zippers, lace-ups, or buckles, but a fresh take on complimentary detail. The cut-out has been popping up everywhere from dresses, blouses, even shoes and accessories. A huge hit thus far is the ...

What You Want, for Less

Handbags are a girls best friend, or is that diamonds? Either way, even as a runner up, handbags are a must in every girls closet. What’s even more coveted? Designer handbags. Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Balenciaga, you name it! You know the ...

Cluster #$%&

As you may have noticed, the temperature has dropped and the layers are starting to pile up. Now, if you’re from Miami (or any other part of Florida, for that matter), layering isn’t exactly your forté. Florida is more of a sandles-all-the-time, ...

The Sweater Dress: Reinvented

Long gone are the sweater dresses of the past. You know, those chunky, oversized frocks that would leave you looking less than flattering. While raiding our mothers closets are usually one of our favorite pastimes, it’s time to embrace the fresh take ...

To Stack, or Not to Stack?

One of the biggest accessory dilemmas is whether to pile on your bracelets, or keep it simple with one statement piece. Now, we know accessorizing your ensemble is the most exciting part of the repertoire, so we’re here to make this process a little easier ...

Time to Shine

The holidays are here and along with them come your single most pressing fashion dilemma – the holiday party dress. We know you've got a closet full of dresses from parties past, and you could dust one of them off and wear it again this year, but ...

The Gift of Time

Accessories are easily some of the most straightforward and fashionable gifts you can get someone, especially a lady. Accessories help you create a look that is uniquely you. What’s even better? Some of these accessories are actually practical, too. Case ...

Racy, Lacey

Long gone are the days where lingerie and undergarments are the only ways you could rock the delicate fabric known as lace. Lately, designers are making use of the seductive fabric for pieces you would leave the house in. While there are some ...

Gifts for the Stylishly Wired

Everyone has a tech-savvy friend. You know, the one who always has the newest gadget. Sometimes, these are the same friends that let the latest in fashion slip right past them. Lucky for them, they've got you and top designers to help them ad ...