Retro Swimwear - We Love Norma Kamali!

By: Tiffany Olson

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has just wrapped up in Miami, and I have to say, I'm kind of loving the retro swimwear.

Norma Kamali had a fabulous collection of 50's inspired swimsuits that I think Marilyn Monroe would definitely approve of. Don't you agree?

Halter + sequins + retro sunglasses. This is a swimsuit look I'd wear possibly at a sexy resort or maybe on the beaches of St. Tropez! (Let's daydream a moment.)

How fun would this high-waisted number be with a floppy hat and fruity drink in hand? This would no doubt be a pool scene attention grabber!

PS - Did you know that Norma Kamali is the designer of the famous Farrah Fawcett red swimsuit? She knows her suits!!

I love the blast from the past swimwear! Definitely a great excuse to glam it up on the beach!!!

Would you wear a retro suit?

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM: ANK by Mirla Sabino

When: Friday July 17th, 6pm

Where: The Raleigh, Beachway Tent, Miami

Text, Elizabeth Seever, Cupcake Mag Contributor

Images, Getty Images

Guests, editors, stylist and then some gathered on the Beachway at the Raleigh Hotel to see the new collection from Mirla Sabino at Mercades-Benz Fashion Swim Week. The sweltering heat and humidity on this Friday evening did not stop the fashionistas from seeing the collection called ANK.

The models strutted down the runway in color-blocked corals, blacks, grays, blues and greens. The designer traveled to the Caribbean Islands to find inspiration. Inspired by the Mola textiles by the Kuna Indians, the runway was full of braided belts and native butterflies but was modernized with multicolored stones and silver and gold trims.

Mirla Sabino, who is from Brazil, used fabrics that contoured to the body, making cuts that flattered any body shape. She also introduced her eco-friendly line of handcrafted bags made of leather, straw, and recycled rubber. Miami got even hotter with the unveiling of this line and was far from cooling off with two more days to go.

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.