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Where to Go and What to Wear in Miami

When my son turned 9 months, a much-needed family vacation is at the top our agenda. No better place to relax as a family than Miami. With a baby, we can’t plan too much. Below are the 5 places we went during our 7-day stay, and outfit ideas for you in case you are thinking of a beach vacation too.

Besides playing and shopping, another essential part of our trip is enjoying some famous local dishes. Here are the restaurants we hung out during our vacation: 1. Versailles, a Cuban restaurant. I want to have breakfast there every day! 2. Michael’s Genuine, the best food I had my whole trip! The ribs and wings are worth the wait, let alone the street that is full of luxury stores like Hermès, Céline and Christian Louboutin to digest after the big meal (sadly, most stores close at 7pm); 3. El Siboney. The mouthwatering Paella Valenciana was such a treat for us after a long day’s drive! 4. Joe’s Stone Crab, try the key lime pie, please! 5. Tropical Chinese. The authentic flavors satisfied my Chinese stomach! Last but not the least, don’t forget to stop by Zodiac Café at Neiman Marcus when shopping at Bal Harbour, my favorites are popover and Mandarin orange soufflé!

BTW, be sure to pack insect repellents! I’m a mosquito magnet and there are lots of mosquitoes there!

In Chinese: 怀孕期间都没怎么出去玩,现在儿子九个多月,终于可以好好出去放松一下了。迈阿密海滩一向是度假首选。这次7天的假期还是选了那里。宝宝还小,我们也没有安排太多活动,7天的假期里去了这5个地方,如果你也有去海滩城市度假的计划,下面有一些着装建议。

除了玩和购物外,吃也是我们这次行程的重要部分。这里有几个我觉得很不错的餐厅和特色菜式,下次你有机会去迈阿密可以作为参考:1. Versailles, 一家非常有特色和口碑的古巴餐厅,性价比超高,早餐首选!2. Michael’s Genuine, 我此次行程最爱的餐厅。入口即化的肋肉和鸡翅你一定要亲口尝尝。那条街上还有爱马仕、赛琳等很多奢侈品店可以逛,不过遗憾的是大部分晚上7点就关门了。3. El Siboney. 量大味美的西班牙海鲜炒饭是我们开了几个小时车最好的犒劳!4. Joe’s Stone Crab, 柠檬派!柠檬派!5. Tropical Chinese,中文名字是大利餐厅,广东早茶非常地道。另外,如果你去当地有名的购物中心Bal Harbour 血拼的话,还可去尼曼的茶餐厅小憩一下,酥皮面包和甜橙蛋糕爱吃西点的人一定不能错过。

对了,一定要准备防蚊虫的喷雾或电仪,迈阿密蚊子很多。

vacation outfit ideas From left to right:  Emamó Printed triangle bikini  Ray-Ban 'Original Aviator' 58mm Sunglasses  Clarins 'UV Plus HP' Multi-Protection Day Screen SPF 40

From left to right:
Emamó bikini
Ray-Ban sunglasses
Clarins SPF 4o screen (my favorite sunscreen!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right:  1Target 14Kt. Gold and Sterling Silver Tri Color Dolphin Pendant - Tricolor (18)  2One Teaspoon Magnolia Military Shorts  3Tibi Silk crepe de chine camisole (also here)  4Sam Edelman Gigi Thong Sandals

From left to right:
Target necklace
One Teaspoon shorts
Tibi camisole (wardrobe essential! also here)
Sam Edelman sandals

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: 1Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' Sandal (similar here) House of Harlow 1960 Sunburst Ring 3Diane von Furstenberg 'Ilsa' Print Knit Tank Dress

From left to right:
Stuart Weitzman sandal (similar here)
House of Harlow 1960 ring
Diane von Furstenberg dress (on sale now!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: Kork-Ease™ Kork-Ease 'Gracen' Sandal Natasha Couture Box Clutch Marc by Marc Jacobs Lightning Bolt enameled gold-tone earrings ($26 now!) Young Fabulous & Broke Bangal Convertible Maxi Dress

From left to right:
Kork-Ease sandal
Natasha clutch
Marc by Marc Jacobs earrings ($26 now!)
Young Fabulous & Broke dress (2-in-1! wear it as a dress or maxi skirt!)

vacation outfit ideas From left to right: Chanel nail color in 'Frenzy' (my favorite nude color!) Chanel Jumbo Flap Bag Topshop KOALA ESPADRILLE SHOES (more colors here)  3.1 Phillip Lim Two-tone silk track pants (on sale! similar here & here) Tibi Silk crepe de chine camisole (also here)

From left to right:
Chanel nail color in ‘Frenzy’ (my favorite nude color!)
Chanel jumbo flap bag
Topshop espadrille (more colors here!)
 3.1 Phillip Lim pants (on sale! similar here)
Tibi camisole (wardrobe essential! also here)

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Not Your Basic Maxi Dress

how to accessorize a black maxi dressPhotos: Jamie Chung & Vanessa Hudgens; Courtesy of Splash News.

There are a millions ways to accessorize a black maxi dress, I especially appreciate the subdued beauty of pairing black with other neutrals, like showed above: Vanessa Hudgens highlighted her sexy yet demure maxi with all black accessories while Jamie Chung opted for a sophisticated black/nude palette.

A black maxi dress is no doubt a wardrobe essential that can be worn year-round (remember these outfits of Miranda Kerr?). If you already have the basic version, invest in one with eye-catching details like asymmetrical hem, sexy cut out, daring open back, or double slits.

In Chinese: 一条简单的黑色长裙可以有数不清的穿搭方法。可能很多人倾向于加些颜色或印花图案作为亮点,我却偏爱把小黑裙本身作为重点,用其它中性色或黑色本身去装饰,那种优雅、带着点克制哲学的低调美别有韵味,比如今天看到的这两个造型。

黑色长裙是一年四季都可以穿的衣橱必备 (还记得米兰达·可儿的这四个搭配吗?),如果你已经有了基本款,投资一条有流行元素的,比如前短后长的不对称剪裁性感的小镂空双开叉等等。

how to accessorize a black maxi dress 1. Gucci Special Fit Glam Sunglasses  2. Sauce Summer Of Love Dress (or this one)  3. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Turnlock' Skinny Bangle & Leather Baker Watch  4. Rebecca Minkoff 'MAC Clutch' Crossbody Bag (adore the sophisticated color with rose gold hardware!)  5. Gorjana Double Rope Necklace  6. Sam Edelman 'Petty' Bootie (more colors here)

1. Gucci sunglasses
2. Sauce dress (or this one)
3. Marc by Marc Jacobs bangle & watch
4. Rebecca Minkoff ‘MAC’ bag (adore the sophisticated color and rose gold hardware!)
5. Gorjana necklace
6. Sam Edelman bootie (more colors here)

how to accessorize a black maxi dress 1. Nordstrom Wide Brim Hat  2. Rachel Pally Romanni Dress  3. Rebecca Minkoff 'Mini M.A.B.' Crossbody Tote   4. Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' Sandal (on Vanessa Hudgens here)

1. Nordstrom hat
2. Rachel Pally dress
3. Rebecca Minkoff ‘Mini M.A.B.’ tote 
4. Stuart Weitzman sandal (on Vanessa Hudgens here)

Some of my favorite black maxi dresses:

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Chic Moms on the Go

Mom's Outfits Ideas, how to wear ankle boots,  Street style, fall/winter,  Lily Aldridge, Miranda Kerr, Street style, maxi dress, leather jacket, white sweater, skinny jeans, ankle boots, sunglasses,Givenchy 'Antigona'     On Lily Aldridge:white jumper/sweater, blue skinny jeans, black leather ankle boots,   On Miranda Kerr: Saint Laurent fringe leather jacket, green maxi dress/skirt, Saint Laurent ROCK LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS, Givenchy 'Antigona' bag, Rick Owens black scarf, red lips, Stella McCartney round oversized sunglasses;Photos: Lily Aldridge & Miranda Kerr; Courtesy of gettyimages.comakmgsi.com.

Being a mom myself, I found these fashion and beauty essentials really help me getting ready faster:

1. A pair of comfy yet perfect fit skinny jeans in dark wash: Comfy is key for moms; Slim fit can remind me to stay in shape; Dark wash ensures versatility.
2. A structured, tailored blazer or leather jacket. Again, for its versatility.
3. A pair of stylish flats: ankle booties for fall/winter, slippers for spring/summer.
4. A high-quality, convertible roomy satchel with zips (yes, you don’t want your things fall out of bag every time you bend over to tie your child’s shoes).
5. A pair of fabulous oversized sunglasses: it covers puffy and tired eyes while saving a lot of make-up time.
6. Bright lipstick: it instantly brightens up my face. Classic red is great, but I’m very into this orange now.

In Chinese: 当了妈妈后,我发现这几样单品成了我的衣橱必备:

1. 深色的紧身牛仔裤(舒服一定是前提;之所以选择深色是因为无论办公室还是学校或者周末去公园都可以穿;紧身则能时刻提醒自己要注意保持身材。)
2. 剪裁合体的西装外套皮夹克(还是因为它的百搭,有时候即使穿着T恤和运动裤,只要加件外套,换上高跟鞋,就可以去开家长会或和好友聚餐了)
3. 舒适又时尚的平底鞋:秋冬我会穿长筒靴踝靴,春夏则穿复古包鞋
4. 带拉链又有容量的大包,可手提又可肩背
5. 大墨镜:遮住睡眠不足的黑眼圈,又大大节省了化眼妆的时间。
6. 亮色的唇膏,能瞬间提亮肤色。红色很经典,但这一季我更钟爱这款亮橘色

Mom's Outfits Ideas, how to wear ankle boots,  Street style, fall/winter,  Lily Aldridge, Miranda Kerr, Street style, maxi dress, leather jacket, white sweater, skinny jeans, ankle boots, sunglasses,Givenchy 'Antigona'   On Lily Aldridge:white jumper/sweater, blue skinny jeans, black leather ankle boots,   Featured:  Sweater: TOPSHOP KNITTED LOOPY STITCH JUMPER,  Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN Skinny Jeans, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 'Everly' Bootie,  Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James Lafayette Cat Eye Sunglasses,  Makeup: Clé de Peau Beauté     Luminizing Face Enhancer in Gold,

Sweater: Topshop
Jeans: Rag & Bone/JEAN
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
Sunglasses: Elizabeth and James
Makeup: Clé de Peau Beauté Luminizing Face Enhancer

Mom's Outfits Ideas, how to wear ankle boots,  Street style, fall/winter,  Lily Aldridge, Miranda Kerr, Street style, maxi dress, leather jacket, white sweater, skinny jeans, ankle boots, sunglasses,Givenchy 'Antigona'   On Miranda Kerr: Saint Laurent fringe leather jacket, green maxi dress/skirt, Saint Laurent ROCK LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS, Givenchy 'Antigona' bag, Rick Owens black scarf, red lips, Stella McCartney round oversized sunglasses;  Featured:  Jacket: Saint Laurent fringe leather jacket,  Dress: Mossimo® Women's Longsleeve Scoop Neck Maxi Sweater Dress - Assorted Colors,  Shoes: Saint Laurent ROCK LEATHER ANKLE BOOTS,  Bag: Givenchy 'Antigona',  Scarf: Rick Owens black scarf ,  Sunglasses: Stella McCartney round oversized sunglasses,  Makeup: Dior ‘Couture’ Lip & Nail Palette,

Jacket: Saint Laurent (also here, last seen on her here; similar here)
Dress: Target
Shoes: Saint Laurent (similar here & here)
Bag: Givenchy ‘Antigona’ (similar here here)
Scarf: Rick Owens (similar here)
Sunglasses: Stella McCartney
Makeup: Dior ‘Couture’ Lip & Nail Palette (Limited Edition)