What I Wore: Yellow Neon, Glow-in-the-Dark Pumps to Vanessa James' Media Mixology Event

Via Vanessa James' Instagram. 

Snapped by Sebastian Rusk and Instagrammed. 

"It's gotta be the shoes" 

Snapped and Instagrammed by Anthony Jordon. 

Snapped by Anthony Jordon. 

Luv, 

Li 

15 Reasons Coldplay's June 29 Show at the AAA in Miami Was Awesome

1. It was my birthday present from my dear friend, Diame. Thank you, Di! Best birthday gift ever!

2. "99 Problems" was the hype song. That friendship seems pretty serious.

3. The Back to the Future theme song was their entrance song. (Michael J. Fox was pretty much my first crush.)

4. They handed out bracelets that illuminated on cue during certain songs - mostly those from "Mylo Xyloto." The effect was nothing short of magical, like being trapped inside of an enormous Christmas Tree while running off ten Red Bulls.

5. They had screens all around the arena so everyone, no matter where you sat (including the sold out seats behind the stage), could see the action. They also had a wrap-around ramp, which let the band perform directly facing those behind the stage. 

6. There was confetti. Lots.

7. There were huge beach ball balloons. Lots.

8. The show took place just a week after the Miami Heat won the NBA Championship, and Chris continued to refer to us as the "Mother fucking NBA Champs of the World." Damn right! Ego-boost, horay!

9. Speaking of Heat Players, some were there. LeBron James tweeted about it. Mike Miller and Shane Battier were also in the building.

10. ...as was Chris Martin's wife, Gywneth Paltrow, who he ran to after a pop-up set in the audience (which will be reason 11.) to lay a smooch on her. He also dedicated "Yellow" to her. So freakin' sweet.

What I Wore: Vintage Pearl Tie to Fashion Bloggers Do It Better, Summer Edition

On June 28, the Summer Edition of Fashion Bloggers Do It Better swooped into Ricochet in Midtown, featuring a slew of pop-ups, creative libations, and digital trendsetters.

 (Check out my OceanDrive.com preview for details)

Outfit for FBDIB2, photo via Mila's Thoughts.

For the inaugural outing, I went the pleated skirt route. This time around, I made a vintage pearl necklace the centerpiece. I've held onto this piece for quite some time: It was gifted to my mother over fifty years ago and I snatched it when she contemplated storing it away in box somewhere.

Photo via Mila's Thoughts.

 The tie caught the attention of several bloggers - including Mila's Thoughts and What's Her Secret - who each featured it on their respective blogs. I've nabbed a few of their photos to include here, alongside some of my own. 

Photo via Mila's Thoughts.

Photo via What's Her Secret?

The whole look (minus the clutch) from my wonderful cell phone.

Outfit Breakdown:

- Vintage pearl tie, got it from my Mama!

- Beige top from TJ Max. 

- Tuxedo-inspired black pants from Express (I wish you could see the side detail better!)

- Tuxedo-inspired clutch, also stolen from my Mama.  

- Nude Guess pumps. 

- Jewelry: Gold bundle earrings, flea market find. Antique garnet ring and vintage Hawaiian leaf ring, Mama again! Spiked rose gold cuff was picked up at the event, a Jewels by Dunn find. 

Until the next...

Luv,

Li