Showing posts with label design district. Show all posts
Showing posts with label design district. Show all posts
Miami is such a magical city- with hidden gems in every corner. However, I feel tourists don't get to see the REAL Miami.
When I was little and we would visit Miami, we would spend days inside a mall. And now I can't believe many tourist don't get out of Miami Beach. Yes, the beach is STUNNING but there is so much more to this city.
So today, as someone who has been living in Miami for 12 years, I'm going to show you three of my favorite areas in the city, + some recommendations about where to go in each area, while wearing the most comfortable shoes from Rothy's!
About ROTHY'S
As a new mom who is always on the go, I really appreciate comfort more than ever. However, that doesn't mean I want to give up style. I'm absolutely loving these two pairs from Rothy's. They are SO cute and versatile, plus they fit like a glove.
But wait, the shoes are also produced sustainably !! They are made from 100% recycled water bottles... isn't that incredible? The brand has already repurposed 11 million water bottles. That's so amazing and I hope many brands follow their footsteps (pun intended!)
Get your comfy shoes on...and let's start this little tour around Miami.
MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
The basics: The Design District is a new neighborhood dedicated to innovative design, luxurious fashion, breathtaking architecture, art galleries, showrooms and dining experiences.
FOR BRUNCH: OTL
What to order: some of my favorites are the overnight oats and the smoked salmon bagel...but everything is delicious!
PICTURE-WORTHY SPOTS
Walk it from corner to corner and you will find Instagram-worthy spots in every corner- from art installations to stunning architecture and art walls.
Don't miss:
- Buckminster Fuller's "Fly's Eye Dome": it's a 24-foot Monohex geodesic dome that you can find in the center of Palm Court.
- Netscape: a 24 seat web of hanging chairs by Konstanin.
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| Eating at OTL with Nico. |
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| Here I'm wearing the Rothy's Garnet Sneaker. I love the deep red color. It works with jeans, skirts, dresses. |
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| Try the SMOKED SALMON BAGEL- OTL- Miami Design District |
DOWNTOWN MIAMI
The basics: well, Downtown is our home. We have lived in the Greater Downtown Area since 2012. Downtown Miami is one of the oldest settled area of Miami, with early pioneer settlement dating to early 19th century. Nowadays, it has become the fastest-growing area in Miami with the greatest concentration of high-rises in the region.
Every day there is a new restaurant in the area; walking around to shoot these pictures, we noticed there are many places we can't wait to try.
I'm going to give you a few "where to eat" recommendations since this is our neighborhood, we definitely like eating around here.
FOR A PALEO INSPIRED PLATE: Jar and Fork
FOR JUICES + PLANT BASED MEALS: Manna Life (the superfood arepas are DELICIOUS)
FOR THE BEST CEVICHE EVER: Ceviche 105. I'm a big Ceviche105 fan, the price point for the big portion is great + it's truly delicious. Try the Lomo Saltado
YUMMIEST PAD THAI: Hibachi Grill and Noodle Bar.
PICTURE-WORTHY SPOTS
- If you want a city vibe, I recommend the corner of NE 1st Street with NE 1st Avenue.
- If you are looking to shoot at a rooftop, head to the parking garage on SE 1st street and SE 2nd Ave.
For a different type of plan: try an escape room. We did all the rooms at Fox in a Box in Downtown and we wish they had more!
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| Even though, the Downtown is pretty small compared to Downtowns around the U.S. Take the Metrorail to move around Downtown + Brickell. |
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| At the parking garage on SE 1st street and SE 2nd Ave. |
MIRACLE MILE - CORAL GABLES
The basics: Coral Gables was one of the first planned communities of the area. It was developed during the Florida Land Bloom of the 1920s and it has a characteristic architecture of Mediterranean Revival. In Coral Gables, I love the Miracle Mile area: a boulevard filled with restaurants, shops, boutiques, and art galleries.
In 2016, Miracle Mile began a design update with wider sidewalks and curb-less street edge..for a friendlier experience.
I feel like I've been giving a lot of food options...but hey, a girl's gotta eat.
FOR BREAKFAST & BRUNCH: Threefold Café.
If a place says "all day breakfast", I'm down! Some of my favorites at Threefold are: sautee Mushrooms, Morning Monkey (an out of this world banana bread), and the pope benedict eggs.
FOR JUICES + ORGANIC TREATS: Green Life Organic Bistro.
As you can see, I have a thing for green juices. Oh and their carrot cake is delicious!
FOR FUN
- Miracle Mile is FILLED with bridal stores. Even if you are single or already married, it's always fun to pretend you are engaged and try on a few dresses!
- Actor's playhouse at the Miracle Theater: if you want to take a break from the movies, heading to the Miracle Theater for a play or a musical is a good idea!
- For a fun photo opportunity like the one at the magazine stand: check out Books and Books.
- For a fun photo opportunity like the one at the magazine stand: check out Books and Books.
p.s: If you are heading to Coral Gables for famous umbrellas, you are not going to find them! They were a limited time exhibit. However, there's more to see! So don't miss it!
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| Leopard is SO on trend right now but a pair of leopard flats never go out of style. Plus they are a neutral that work with any print (like the camo print I'm wearing here!). Check them out at Rothy's by click here. |
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Rothy's. All opinions are my own.
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This has been one of my favorite collaborations this year, because it was really out of my comfort zone and pushed me to bring to bring you different content. The whole idea with this Instagram campaign with BMW was to show you around Miami and embracing the city I live in.
The adventure started with the M-Track Day; where we got to race many BMW cars. Then BMW South Florida lent me a car for a little over a month drive around. My first stop was Wynwood, since we ended up taking photos I shared it as a blogpost HERE- and then we did a mini road trip to Islamorada, which also had its own blogpost since it was more of a trip (see it HERE).
But the recommendations kept coming on Instagram and I want to share them over here too!
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Esta ha sido una de mis colaboraciones favoritas este año porque realmente me sacó de mi zona de comfort y me obligó a mostrarles otro tipo de contenido. La idea de esta campaña de Instagram con BMW era mostrarles diferentes areas de Miami y mostrarles mis sitios favoritos.
La aventura empezó con lo que llaman M-Track Day; donde manejamos diferentes carros de BMW. Después tuve uno de los carros por un poco más de un mes y llevarlo a todos estos sitios que les conté. La primera parada fue Wynwood, y como tomamos muchas fotitos ahí ya les había dejado ese blogpost ACA. Despuésnos fuimos a Islamorada y key West y como fue más como un viaje también les mostré las fotos por acá
Pero no quería dejar de compartir mis recomendaciones por acá también. Así que empecemos.
What I'm wearing: Honey Bum romper, H&M clogs, and Forever 21 sunglasses
A must-stop was Calle Ocho in Little Havana for our last stop with @BMWusa 💃🏽💃🏽 From Domino games happening everywhere, to live Salsa music and cafecito on every corner... this is the heart of MIAMI ❣️ Let me tell you about our favorite place for a casual date: Azúcar! 🍦🍦(because they have the best ice cream flavors like "Café con Leche," "Galleta María," and "Dulce de Leche"). Also, in the back, you can see "Ball and Chain": best place to dance the night away!
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Aquí nos fuimos al corazón de Miami: CALLE 8 en Little Havana. En esta zona van a encontrar partidas de dominó, música en vivo (salsa por supuesto 💁🏻), y las mejores coladas!☕️A nosotros nos gusta mucho ir a un sitio de heladitos 🍦 que se llama AZUCAR ( tienen los mejores sabores: dulce de leche, galleta maría, café con leche etc) y atrás también pueden ver "Ball & Chain", genial para ir a bailar 💃🏽 espero que les hayan gustado todas estas recomendaciones por Miami y cuéntenme si quieren más❣️❣️
What I'm Wearing: Honey Bum white lace romper, and ZeroUV sunglases.
Donut floating from Amazon.
A true Miamian avoids South Beach; instead we prefer going to Mid Beach or North Miami beach for quieter beach time! 🏖 Last weekend I headed there with a couple of friends, few floaties, and lots of sunscreen! My recommendation is to try to park around 75th and Collins, there is a big parking lot right across the beach and there are gorgeous pastel art deco buildings that really capture the beauty of this city!
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Todos los que vivimos Miami le huimos a South Beach (por la cantidad de turistas); preferimos ir a las playas que están un poco más al norte ya que son más tranquilas (¡pero igual de lindas!). Mi recomendación es que se estacionen en la 75 y Collins; hay un estacionamiento justo en frente de la playa y van a ver muchos edificios estilo "Art Deco" muy característicos de la ciudad!
When it's time for some luxury shopping: the Design District is the place to be. Taking advantage of the mid-year designer sales, I did a bit of credit card damage (I got tons of questions, it's the Celine blue bag you have seen around!!). But iIt's not only about the haute design, there are great restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, galleries, and bars in this beautiful area.
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Si tienen ganas de hacer compritas (¡de las especiales! ...de esas cuando te quieres dar un gusto después de mucho trabajo!🛍🛍) en Miami, les recomiendo el area del Design District- la architectura es bellísima y van a encontrar las tiendas más lujosas de todo Miami. Pero no es solo para ir de shopping, en esta zona hay muchos restaurants, galerías, bars, y cafés...y lugares para fotitos.
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