Miami Report: Ramona La Rue

I was fortunate enough to spend New Year's with my boyfriend's family in Miami. Everything was great - the weather, the beach, the bars, the awesome Cuban food and coffee my boyfriend's parents made, and of course, window shopping at the many boutiques! Yes, just window shopping... the only thing I brought back with me from Miami was a great candy that Cubans eat during Christmas time called Turrón de Jijona, an almond nougat candy. 

While window shopping at Coconut Grove, I was drawn in to one shop by a gorgeous, floor-length, olive-colored silky gown on a mannequin in front of the door. I found myself wandering into the Ramona la Rue shop by Arianne. I was immediately impressed by the chic pieces with beautiful prints on silky fabrics. The friendly sales associate welcomed me and explained that the prints were first hand painted by the designer herself, Arianne Brown, then transferred onto the fabrics. Many of the pieces had a relaxed feel to them, great for wearing on vacation or even dressed up for hot nights out in Miami. A visit to the shop's Facebook page revealed that actress Gabrielle Union is a fan.

If you are heading on a tropical vacation, or are lucky enough to live somewhere warm enough to wear these elegant pieces, I suggest you stop by the Ramona La Rue store or visit ramonalarue.com.