Dressing Up With Joy: Ikat Maxi

August 21, 2013

Endless Summer With Malibu Island Spiced #GlamIslandSpiced

What do you do after you have just unpacked from a week long relaxing vacation? To keep the after-vacay glow alive, you get on a boat for a summer cruise in NYC!! Well, exactly that's happened to me when I was invited alongside some other fabulous NYC bloggers to partake in a stylish summer cruise at the East River yesterday! We sailed across the river under a glowing setting sun, clear skies and gentle breeze! Malibu Island Spiced was the beverage of choice! With just 70 calories it is meant for you to keep the waistline in check and enjoy the great flavor! Like having your cake and eat it too (or having your 'drink' and drink it too!!)

I made some new blogger fiends (hey Yakini from RealityTvFashion!) and we all had fun discussing fashion and style trends we would see this Fall! From deep jewel tones to animal prints, to African prints to black and white colorblocking - everybody had fab ideas how they would glam up for Fall!

After an amazing cruise, we jumped ship to head to Beekman Beer Garden Beach Club - with gorgeous Manhattan Bridge views, lively atmosphere great food and delicious and light Malibu Island Spiced (with pretty umbrellas of course!) A great way to end a wonderful evening!

Spiced Rum’s Finally Seen the Light. Malibu Island Spiced combines Malibu’s signature blend of Caribbean rum and coconut liqueur with light spices, smoked vanilla, cinnamon and a touch of sweetness with Truvia®, zero-calorie sweetener. The result is a lo-cal, big-flavored spiced rum alternative. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/Maliburum/app_501945323176523 *Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Pernod Ricard via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Pernod Ricard. SIP EASY. ENJOY MALIBU RESPONSIBLY. MALIBU ® Caribbean Rum with Coconut Liqueur & Natural Spices, with Truvia® Sweetener. 30% Alc./Vol. (60 Proof) ©2013 Imported by Pernod Ricard USA, Truvia® and the Truvia® logo are registered trademarks of the Truvia Company PER 1.5 FL. OZ. SERVING. AVERAGE ANALYSIS: CALORIES 70; CARBOHYDRATES less than 1 gram; PROTEIN 0 grams; FAT 0 grams. *when mixed with your favorite zero calorie mixer. Limes and other garnishes Purchase, NY LLC. may add calories Photos of my by Yakini of RealityTvFashion

Lookbook: Ikat Print Maxi Dress & Zolie Designs Necklace

I have a long time love affair with maxi dresses. I remember seeing old pictures of my mom in 70s in beautiful maxi dresses and thinking she has to be the most beautiful woman in the world! I think those images make me think of maxi dresses as the ultimate feminine dressing! I saw this ikat printed one from Willow and Clay at TJMaxx (Hey, can I say I am a Maxi-nista and a Maxxinista!) and immediately fell in love with the color and the boho print. And what do you know, it has a slit going up to the knees too!

I needed a pretty, feminine yer statement necklace to accessorize this outfit as it has a very simple neckline. This Amazonite bead necklace by Zolie Designs fit the bill perfectly! I had seen gorgeous, hand made bead jewelry by Zolie Designs on many of my favorite blogs and always loved the beautiful craftsmanship. Zolie Designs jewelry is sold in various stores as well as their Etsy store. Shop their amazing collection and be a fan of their facebook page for the latest addition.

Necklace - Zolie Designs (such a great 'look for less' for this Oscar de la Renta necklace)

These bow knot cork wedges from MyHotshoes.com are made of linen like fabric that is very soft, the low heels make them perfect for all-day wear and I love the turquoise color - reminds me of ocean, beaches and summer time! They are just $10!! (say what!!)