I had a wonderful time at Tampa Bay Fashion Week! It was a great represenation of local talent & beautifully planned event. It was super exciting to be a memer of the press and right in the action with all the photographers. Here's my reviews of the collections!
House of Ska by Ivanka Ska



The Look: silver & black brocade tied into each outfit, impeccable tailoring, a couple daring necklines, simple but flattering sillhouettes, dresses for any age, perfect cocktail party attire
X'quisite L'egance by Shante Styles
The Look: garnet&gold, asymmetrical ruffles, luxurious silk & comfy jersey, evening gowns and minidresses, a fewthe standout piece is the voluminous gold dress on the left
Xotica Clothing by Pat McGhee
The Look: great use of prints & textures,bold outfits for the risk taking fashionista, over the top in a good way, capes, brocade and lace, the black fringed dress is the standout piece
Maison Rouge by Rhonda Shear
The Look: classy lingerie, moulin rogue-esque sillhouettes, nude&rose&gold color scheme, dvf-like headpieces, satin, structured corsets, rosettes and ruffles, uber feminine
Chic Bridal Designs by Sam Varela
The Look: bohemian wedding gowns, backs as pretty as the fronts, embroidery, giant floral headpieces, floaty and romantic, evening gloves, my dream wedding dresses!
Remarquable Designs by Essence Flowers
The Look: futuristic cut-out bathing suits, floor length grecian gowns, knots & braids, very rachel zoe, draped jersey fabric, i would wear everything that graced the runway!
xoxo, lauren



















love the 2 dresses of the first collection :)
ReplyDeleteglad you had fun!
Great pics and coverage. It looks like Floridians really know how to design with sex appeal in mind. :)
ReplyDeletethe second and third dresses from the first collection are so awesome! sexy and pretty and classy. I love them. And they'd look so good on me! do you know where that line is being sold?
ReplyDeletei like the last designer a lot. i would def. wear all the dresses.
ReplyDeleteSome great talent there! Love the House of Ska.
ReplyDeleteOMG! i love the one piece! such a killer! :)
ReplyDeleteAll these designs are so unique!
ReplyDeleteThe lingerie is beautiful, i want it !!
ReplyDeletereally good review except for maison rouge !! it looks vulgar
ReplyDeleteooh i like that maison rouge lingerie! it reminds me of betsey johnson!
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