MIAMICA : Fashion Meets Function. @tfnow

Photo credit: Tyrone Farley

MIAMICA is fashion meets function with the Fall/Winter 2013 Collection of chic but yet practical travel packing accessories. Yesterday as I joyfully perused the showroom of MIAMICA, I didn't realize that packing for travel was an art until I saw some of the products in this collection.  Fashionistas who travel a lot but want to be sure that their belongings are secured to it's final destination(and I believe you do) will want to check out these products. 

From the 'Upgrade Me' collection - Luggage tag

From the 'Upgrade Me' collection - Luggage tag and travel tote

There are pill cases, iPad cases, luggage tags, fanny packs, mani mini maintenance carriers, shoe bags, tampon organizers and jewelry portfolios.  Worried about your carry on at the airport with TSA regulations? MIAMICA has you covered with the 'Upgrade Me' collection featuring; Plane to See(a see through travel case) organizers that fits all your small travel potions and lotions, passport cases, travel blanket and eye mask covers. Men do not worry, they've got; toiletry bags, laundry bags, take charge organizers(to store your charging batteries, cords, power mats etc), watch cases, and cuff link cases.

From the 'Upgrade Me' collection - Plane to See (travel case)

Bathing Beauty - 3 piece beach set.

Ready to soak up the sun? Your travel needs are chic and ready here.

Protection for your prized resort sunglasses

Gadgets and stuff pouch organizes your techie items.

From the 'Take a Chill Pill' collection.

From the 'Take A Chill Pill' collection - A fashionable and practical way to travel with your pills and vitamins.

From the 'Trendy Techie' collection - PDA/iPhone Case

The 'Keep It Together' collection - Dirty Laundry Bag

After going through many of these products in the showroom of MIAMICA, I couldn't believe some of the thought that has been put into some of them to make our business trip or weekend getaway more comfortable and happy. For example, my dress shoes is already stored in a shoe bag I got as swag ready for my next trip.  And by the way with this example(see a photo below with my shoes), your shoes is not just thrown into a bag. The 'Gotta Run' shoe bag has a divider inside to fit each one of your prized shoes and made with a soft fabric that cushions your shoe inside the bag.

From the 'Sole Mate' collection - Shoe Bag

From the 'Sole Mate' collection - Shoe Bag

From the 'Sole Mate' collection - Shoe Bag

Oh, but what about my new born or toddler that will be travelling this fall for Thanksgiving or Christmas to grandma/grandpa's house?  MIAMICA has the 'Lil Traveler Collection' designed with your toddler in mind especially if they're a baby jet-setter.  This line is all about fun cute one liners such as, 'my first passport', 'my first vacation' or 'lil bows on the go' which is really the signature of the MIAMICA brand. There are boys and girls picture frames, passport cases, luggage tags, wet suit and lotion bags, shoe bags, hanging organizers and changing kit bags.

Jetset baby!

Oh baby!

Baby love, my baby love!

I had a chance to catch up with the fantastic Devra Miller, the owner and creator of these fabulous products. Her inspiration for this collection and many of these fantastic products, come from her many years as a traveler.

After talking to her, I know for sure that she's created a line of products that's all about 'The Art of Packing' and fashionable organization. Any one of these products you buy, will make your travel and packing effortless and fun. I can see as Devra speaks with a sense of pride, that her hard work will pay off when fashionistas get their hands on these items.  It's a labor of love that you'll have to see for yourself after you visit www.miamica.com for more details. The price points range between $2 to $60 and I love that fashion aficionados can give these as gifts because they are so affordable. What's not to love?

Devra Miller - Creator and Owner

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BlogHer' 13 - The Fashion of it All. @tfnow

BlogHer '13 in Chicago is here with the invasion of women bloggers from all across the US coming together to learn, network and  have some fun.  I decided to head over to Chicago with Mike Street (@mrmikestreet) to check out the fashion scene after being convinced via Twitter by the amazing Diane Lang aka MOMO (@momofali) over a weekly Style Chat (#StyleChat) and by Kitty Bradshaw (@KittyBrashaw) over cocktails.

I love fashion and talking and connecting with people who love it too.    The scene at the expo hall of brands and the bloggers who love them, is a plethora of fashionistas who are in attendance for the first time or those who are regular attendees. There are mother/daughter bloggers Kim and Chloe of PopCosmo(@popcosmo) who was dressed in a lace blue (think Tadashi Shoji F/W13 seen here) and her mom in a black and white graphic print shift dress. Then there's the beautiful and All American girl blogger Caroline Yauck of  Citrus and Style (@citrusandstyle) who just oozed natural beauty in a orange sorbet shift dress. The fashion scene is a mix of attendees who love current print trends, to those who love beauty(make-up and nail) trends and those who love to accessorize(bags, jewels, shoes).  Beauty author, Terez Baskin (@TerezBaskin) with whom I've been tweeting with on Twitter for over two years was such a tweetheart in person just as she is online. She was a fashion delight with those fluttering eyelashes as she striked a pose for my camera. If you are a beauty blogger or is interested in becoming one, you'll definitely want to pick up her new book '11 Beautiful Tools' available here. I also loved the ensemble seen on Eva Wilson of Soca Mom fame (@SocaMomDC).  Author Ananda Leeke (@AnandaLeeke) who was also a professional speaker at BlogHer '13 and founder of Digital Sisterhood (@DigitalSisterHd), looked lovely in a beautiful mod dress and I was so thrilled to snap a photo of her. Click, click, click!

Check out some of the fashion scene at BlogHer '13:

Chloe of PopSugar.com (@PopCosmo)

Kim of PopCosmo.com (@PopCosmo)

Ananda Leeke (@AnandaLeeke)

Hair comes the fashion. 

Eva Wilson (@SocaMom)

Caroline Yauck (@CitrusAndStyle)

Terez Baskin (@TerezBaskin)

Tabatha Muntzinger (@tabulous)

It's all in the print.

I heart print.

Print me baby!

Mad about prints.

Of course, gorgeous hair was sure to be seen on some of the attendees and I couldn't help but fall in love with the beautiful Tabatha Muntzinger(@tabulous) who is just stylish and should come to NYC for the fashion scene.

Do you hair me?

I'm crazy about her hair?

I was so excited to meet celebrity hair stylist Mark Hill (@MarkHillHair) whose Luxe Salon in the Presidential Suite at the Sheraton is every girls' dream. Women who love hair will want to meet and know about Mark whose full line of hair products arrives in the US this month at Walgreens, Duane Reade and Boots. Hill has a rock star loyal following in the UK, having won the prestigious 'British Hairdresser of the Year' and the 'International Hairdresser of the Year' twice. Mark Hill and his team of hairdressers are fantastic and inspirational, as they work together to bring their vision of .healthy hair along with the latest trends and styles.

This fashion doll is getting her hair coiffed by a Mark Hill team member.

It's Mark Hill hair hunty.

Hair Vanity anyone?

Mark Hill (@MarkHillHair) 

Mark Hill (@MarkHillHair is available at Walgreens)

Are you ready for beautiful, fabulous, healthy, hair?

Get ready for healthy, beautiful hair trends with Mark Hill (@MarkHillHair)

Hair comes Mark Hill (@MarkHillHair) on far right.

I'm looking forward to seeing the fashion dolls tonight at the 2nd annual BlogHer fashion show which promises to be a celebration of unique style for every woman. It'll be hosted by beauty blogger Afrobella (@afrobella) and Luvvie (@luvvie) and I so excited to see these beautiful ladies sashay down the runway in style as BlogHer '13 comes to an end. Be sure to check back here for all the latest pics and updates after tonight's event.  Be sure to follow and connect with me on Facebook for more fashion and updates too.

Photos credit: Tyrone Farley

Nicole Kidman Stars in the latest Jimmy Choo F/W13 Campaign Ad. @tfnow

Nicole Kidman stars in the latest Jimmy Choo fall/winter 2013 ads with a new hairdo. Share your thoughts about this ad or her new hairdo.  It looks more like a wig to me. Are you loving it or not? I love the color though. The shoes she's sporting are fabulous too. Follow and connect with us on Facebook for more pics and fashion drama.

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