Summer Style in Puerto Vallarta Featuring NOMA and Oka-B

After enjoying some pool time at Vela Vallarta's swim up bar in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, it was time to hit the beach for a style shoot. I have a few NOMA scarves, and this was the first time I got to use one as a sarong for my resort trip. What's great is that there are several different ways you can wear it or tie it, and it's easy to adjust the length. Cobalt Blue happens to be my favorite color, so I decided to bring my NOMA Cobalt Riverstone Gauze Scarf. It's the perfect travel piece since you can wear it as a sarong or wrap for the beach or pool, and also wear it as a scarf or as a light blanket on the plane. 

As for footwear, all I needed were some sturdy, flat sandals for the beach and pool, so the Oka-B Lucky Sandals were a great choice since you can wear them all day and at night for dinner. These sandals have a sparkly, crystal encrusted medallion detail, are comfortable for walking around and fit perfectly in XS (4-5). 

There are so many other details about Oka-B shoes I wasn't aware of until I started wearing them. Oka-B shoes are eco-friendly & recyclable, and have an ergonomic footbed with soothing massage beads, arch support and a sculpted heel cup. They are also slip resistant, waterproof & machine washable, colorfast and anti-microbial material.

It was definitely nice to be on location for a style shoot for a change! For my complete review on my visit to Velas Vallarta, click here.

Scarf/Sarong: NOMA Cobalt Riverstone Gauze

Swimwear:

Victoria's Secret Lattice Push-Up Bandeau

Victoria's Secret Lattice High-Waist Bottom

Sunglasses: GUESS by Marciano in Rose Gold

Sandals: Oka-B

Photos by Allison Bruno

- Kim Weling

Cyber Monday Jewelry and Accessory Sales!

I recently went to a press preview showcasing these jewelry and accessory brands. Their Cyber Monday sales are definitely worth checking out! You never know when deals are just going to get even better. I just went to NOMA's website and saw that for today you can get 70% off your purchase with code HOLIDAY70 at checkout, plus free shipping! I'm a big fan of their scarves so I just bought the Cobalt Watermark Pashmina Gauze for $37.50, originally $125!

Gen Art New Garde Fashion Presentation & Party

GAR—DE Presentation

Sophomore Presentation

NOMIA Presentation

WesFeld Presentation

On February 10th, the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I found myself braving a snowstorm in a cocktail dress and snow boots to attend Gen Art's New Garde fashion presentation and party at Drive In Studios. The snow didn't seem to stop anybody else - as it was a jam packed event. There were four separate fashion presentations including GAR—DE, Nomia, Sophomore and WesFeld. The event, also presented by Plastics Make It PossibleSM, was hosted by Molly Sims.

Sophomore took a different approach to their presentation, showing their collection via a live photo shoot. Photographers, media outlets and guests were welcome to take pictures of the shoot as the photographer shot each look.

WesFeld's winning designs from the 2009 Plastics Make it PossibleSM competition is inspired by elements of water and nature. Poly-organza, poly-taffeta and plastic boning are used in creating their stunning pieces. The pieces are modern works of art. The bright orange gown brought a nice pop of color to the looks.

During the presentation and party, guests were enjoyed makeovers by Maybelline, and drinks courtesy of Patrón Tequila cocktails, Bud Light Lime beer, Kim Crawford wines, and Honest Tea.

- Kim Weling

Gen Art's "The New Garde" Launch Party at Dermalogica

Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault of WesFeld


Chrissie Miller and Madeleine Von Froomer of Sophomore

On February 3rd, I attended Gen Art's The New Garde launch party at the Grand Street Dermalogica store. The launch was in celebration of the four designers featured in the upcoming Plastics Make it PossibleSM Fashion Week Show, including GAR-DE, NOMA, Sophomore and WesFeld.

The party was packed, while attendees enjoyed complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, Dermalogica MicroZone skin treatments and Face Mapping skin analysis.

I love Dermalogica skincare! I didn't get to try one of the treatments but I did receive an invitation to choose one of the 20 minute treatments in the gift bag, so I'll definitely be back. Attendees also received a Dermalogica stress relief candle and skin rescue set including a travel-size microfoliant, hydrating masque, toner, hydrating booster and eye cream.

- Kim Weling