SET THE TIVO: Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami

Just a few weeks ago we chatted with the lovely Kourtney Kardashian (view interview in sidebar to the right) who told us what we can expect in Miami. We just wanted to remind our fellow CUPCAKE MAG fashionista to tune in (or set your tivo accordingly) to E! at 10pm for extended episode of the long awaited summer series - Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami.

On a side note, we were just in Miami for fashion week and one of our first stops was Dash Miami.

Dash Miami opened for business back in May and it has been non stop ever since. Miami has been showing the Kardashian ladies lots of love. If your in Miami make sure you stop by DASH - a place worth spending money with price points for all and a vibe you won't forget.

A look back on the opening of DASH

Photos by Photo Agency

Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian cut the ribbon and climb a ladder to unveil the sign for their new Dash retail store on Miami Beach.

D-A-S-H Miami is located at 815 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach

305-531-8484

If you can't make it to Flordia or California visit D-A-S-H online:

http://www.shopdashonline.com/

InsideFashionWorld.com presents 4 Emerging Designers celebrated Swim Week 2010

Designers Liza & Tara backstage after the show

Cupcake Mag Contributor Elizabeth Seever

with the designer of Tyler Rose, Nicole

4 Designers Showcase an Eclectic Mix of Alluring Swimwear on

One Night, One Rooftop

Text, Elizabeth Seever

Edited by Casi Densmore-Koon

Images Courtsey of Tara,Ink.

Who: KEVA by Keva J, Liza + Tara Resort Wear, JOGO by POONEH and Tyler Rose Swimwear

When: Wednesday, July 15^th

9PM – 10PM Complimentary Pink Elephant Cocktails

9:45PM Beyonce Satellite Feed Debuts her Music Video “Sweet Dreams”

10PM show

Where: Plunge Rooftop Pool Bar and Lounge at The Gansevoort South Beach Hotel

The evening kicked off with an exclusive screening of Grammy award-winning artist Beyoncé’s music video“Sweet Dreams”. Over 800 of Miami’s top VIP’s and celebrities, including socialite and author Kelly Bensimonof “The Real Housewives of New York” along with “Transformers” producerMichael Bay and actress Perry Reeves, “Ms. Ari Gold,” from HBO’s Entourage, all previewed the 4-in-1 show from their private cabanas. Plunge transformed its rooftop pool and lounge into a starlit runway to debut swim and resort wear which ranged from flouncy, floral cover-ups to bold-hued, sexy geometric-inspired monokinis and hippie-chic mix-and-match bikinis.

Atop the Gansevoort Hotel, sat anxious fashionistas and press awaiting the new line of Swimwear by up and coming designers. Music playing over loudspeaker ranged Coldplay to Sweet Home Alabama, keeping the mood light and pleasurable while guests sipped on cocktails.The night started with the premier video by Beyonce and went straight into the four designer show.

The first designer, Keva J, was inspired by the Lion King, which she saw “at least a million times on Broadway”. Colors reminiscent of elephants, antelopes and snakes stampeded onto the runway. “I wanted to show the colors of elephants and elephant tusks, and a lot of lions.” Models walked down the runway with messy buns, which mirrored the lion manes of the desert. Geometric shapes from triangles to trapezoids were cut out of the swimwear, which added a little more dimension to the collection. The show ended with Keva Johnson coming out with Lion King-esqe dancers and waving to the guests.

The second two designers were from Miami and best friends. Liza + Tara Resort Wear. As soon as the Jamaican music started, flowy florals and floor length dresses made their way down the runway. “This collection was based on adventure for the chic and confident girl.” The floral cover-ups and shirt-dresses were complimented with flowers in the models hair and huge jewel tone necklaces around their necks.The designers-Liza Lamar and Tara Kunkel, were so cute-donning their own collection as they strutted across the runway.

The third show during the night was Jogo by Pooheh, a Parisian Designer that has spent the most of her life drifting around the world. “Everything is made in Bali-handmade, from the necklaces and bracelets, to the sandals.” The line was classic, yet elegant, with beach-like colors and light jersey dresses. “I wanted the collection to feel like you were going to the beach.” The designer- Pooneh Mohazzabi was so warm and welcoming giving both of us her card and complimentary bracelets.

The last show of the evening was from designer Tyler Rose- a rocker boho chic line called ‘Haute Indian Summer’. The music was rocking as the models came down the runway in fringe bikinis and Indian print headbands. Each of the models were wearing a form of cowboy boot-which the designer Nichole loves. “It [the collection] was inspired by Led Zeppelin, wandering gypsies, hippies and Woodstock.” The runway was filled with Missoni-esque prints. At the end of the show the gorgeous designer Nichole Carroll came out on the runway in a red strapless print dress, with fiery red hair.The night was filled with many different designs-from Serengeti Chic to Led Zeppelin inspired couture. It was a beautiful night in Miami and on the runway-a great way to kick of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim.

Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer L*SPACE by Monica Wise Debuts 2010 Swim collection to a Packed House during Fashion Week Miami

On Friday, July 17th Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer L*Space by Monica Wise debuted her 2010 swim collection in the Cabana Grande at the Raleigh Hotel during Fashion Week Miami. With a jammed packed house of photographers, esteemed retailers, Miami Beach tastemakers, and a slew of front row celebrity sightings, the L*Space by Monica Wise show was one not to be missed. With more than 500 guests in attendance photographers snapped images of MTV’s The City star Whitney Port and friend Roxy Olin as they waited anxiously for the show to begin. Other front row talent in attendance included 90201 star Adam Gregory, E! News’s Catt Saddler and Jason Kennedy, Dancing with the Stars winner and Sex and the City hottie Gilles Marini, Burn Notice’s Jeffery Donovan, and Real Housewives of New York’s Kelly Bensimon.

The look of the night was created by hair sponsor ghd who glammed out the gorgeous models with sky high hair. Make-up sponsor Make-up Forever painted each pout with the brightest lip colors of the season while celebrity manicurist and M2M nail care creator Myrdith Leon-McCormack painted each nail and toe with her glittering gold polish. Jewelry provided by Citrine by the Stones added the finishing touch to an otherwise impeccable swimsuit collection. Music by Los Angeles DJ RocDusa kept the energy of the show alive with an exclusive music mix.

Not to be counted as just any fashion show, L*Space offered an element of surprise to the end of the show by dimming house lights and introducing two African Drummers on stage playing a drum solo which signified the introduction to L*Space by Monica Wise’s exclusive 16 piece swim collaborative collection with humanitarian fashion company OmniPeace. Here, models danced down the runway to Bob Marley’s “Could you be Loved” in the collection that donates 20% of sales to helping fight hunger in Africa by 2025.

ABOUT L*SPACE BY MONICA WISE

A favorite with Hollywood’s hippest – from Cameron Diaz to Jessica Alba—L*Space by Monica Wise has graced the covers of countless magazines. Known for extraordinary silhouettes and flattering fits, Monica’s much-coveted designs easily go from beach time to play time. L*Space by Monica Wise is available at Saks Fifth Avenue and specialty boutiques around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.lspace.com/

Chatting with Kourt

Kourtney Kardashian is not just a reality TV star, she has dreams too. The sexy and funny fashionista sounds off on positive energy, fashion and why Miami is just...AMAZING!

We were more then thrilled to have a little chat on the phone today with the one and only, Ms. Kourtney Kardashian (she really doesn't even need an introduction).

Kourtney always wanted to be a fashion designer so her love for DASH and fashion comes naturally. In hopes to one day have a fashion line with her sisters (we see it in the future) the girls very different styles yet similar ideas would give us a line worth waiting a few seasons for.

With fans constantly giving their input on where a new DASH store should open (from New Jersey to South Africa) they were down to Miami and New York. So why DASH MIAMI? As you saw in last season of Keeping up with the Kardashians, both Kourtney and Khloe had recently broken up with their boyfriends (both living in NY) and didn't want the negative energy (can you blame them?) so they opted for the sexy beaches of Miami - we think it was a great choice and they seem to have had an amazing time - we will all have to watch and see!

Kourtney couldn't get enough of the beach view every morning & to be able to gaze out her large windows and look straight into the ocean - "It was really a great time - doing our own thing, newly single, new city, new store - It was a rush of energy." Kourtney seemed more than thrilled over her stay in Miami and can't wait to get back - we could almost feel her smile over the phone.

So if your in the Miami area, we asked Kourtney where we might go to eat - she suggested Prime.One.Twelve - She said we will "just die" over the macaroni and cheese, sweet mashed potatoes, and meatballs. We have taken her advice & already made a reservation.

So what's next for Kourtney.......
Another KUWTK season is in the talks but in the meantime the next mission is DASH LA -- Kourtney hasn't even looked at locations yet but is thinking Melrose but definitely a DASH LA is in the future - so get excited!

As we await the many new ventures (we are sure there will be plenty) from the Kardashian Dolls make sure you all tune in on August 16th @ 10pm to the super new summer season of Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami on the on and only E!. It definitely should have high priority on your TiVo.

But until August let's take a peak at some things we might not know about Kourtney.

25 Random Things About Kourtney Kardashian

1. Favorite tv show is Lost.
2. Favorite color is pink & black.
3. Favorite candy is milk duds and sugar babies.
4. Coffee or Soda? Neither, green tea.
5. She idolizes Kate Moss.
6. Her favorite designer is Karl Lagerfeld.
7. She has a fear of spiders.
8. Wearing trends that don't suit your body are the biggest fashion faux-paus.
9. Pet peeve? Being late & listening to people chew food!
10. Secret obsession? The mall! Forever XXI, Zara, H&M
11. Favorite food? Mexican and Armenian
12. Like is her most overused word.
13. Pilates vs. Yoga? Neither, running outside with music!
14. Kourtney can't leave the house without her CELL PHONE!
15. Kourtney describes her style as eclectic - one day boho chic, one day rock n roll, one day hippie, one day prepster
16. Cocktail? Margarita on the rocks with salt
17. Sunday is her favorite day of the week because it's okay to be lazy and relax.
18. Christmas is her favorite holiday.
19. Favorite snack at the movies? Soft pretzels dipped in nacho cheese, sour patch kids and a Diet Coke.
20. Favorite piece of clothing? Vintage Chanel blazer
21. Michael Jackson in the eighties as the best concert she has ever been too.
22. Her bedroom is her favorite room in her house.
23. Favorite quote? "The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work." - Michael Jackson
24. She can't live without her Christian Louboutin shoes.
25. Mexico on the beach is her favorite place to be.

Next week we will be taking a look at DASH MIAMI so check back & we will tell you all about it!

For now - in the words of Kourtney - BYE DOLLS

L IS LOVE

Text, Casi Densmore-Koon
Images, L*SPACE website
Some text taken from www.mbfashionweek.com/miami (in quotations)

With MIAMI FASHION WEEK only a few weeks away we thought you might want a sneak peak from ONE of the many designers. L*SPACE was crated by So Cal's Monica Wise is a sure thing not to miss.







L*SPACE by MONICA WISE has received the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer title and the collection will be making its debut on Friday July 17th. The 2010 Collection will be one of the many shows we are looking forward to at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami. The "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program supports designers that are dedicated to "quality materials, unique style and innovative designs". Known to some of our favorite hollywood fashionistas from Jessica Alba to Cameron Diaz to Audrina from THE HILLS - we have seen L*SPACE by Monica Wise grace many of our favorite magazine covers.

WHAT CUPCAKE MAG LOVES
- The must have pieces & prints you can mix and match.
- These bikinis truly fit and provide a flattering fit to every HOT bod.
- Glamorous "GREEN" eco-friendly fabric in the "Slinky" design

A FEW MORE ON THE CELEB LIST
- Lauren Conrad
- Mischa Barton
- Lindsay Lohan
- Ali Larter

just to name drop a few

Stay tuned for our coverage on the new 2010 Swim Collection & in the meantime you can find L*Space at the hottest boutiques or check out www.lspace.com.