OK, ok Im still trying to catch up to all the work I missed, so Im just getting to my final show reviews. Miami Fashion Week Day 3 kicked off with the ANK by Mirla Sabino presentation. My friends from Cece Feinberg PR were coordinating the show, so it was nice to finally put faces to names. I almost missed this show as I was catching some zzzz in my room at The Shelborne (which thank goodness was right next door!) after the beach. While I had a standing seat, because I neglected to RSVP oops missed one I was still able to get a front-row seat because some guests didnt show up. All the better. It was easier to see all the details and take notes.

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Dubbed the Melting Pot collection, like other shows, ANK had an ethnic vibe and plenty of bead work. What I loved was the 3 or 4 beads or metal hardware placed along the hipbone instead of a string-tie bikini option or just a regular fabric all-around bottom. It just adds a little something to the look when youre coming and going. Again, as in other shows I saw a fair share of one-shoulder swimsuits. Perhaps this will be a trend for the spring 2009 season. There was one swimsuit I want to call out for its voodoo effect. It was a one-piece with color blocking on the chest and bottom, but a solid plum section across the tummy. This is going to make any pudge seem much less obvious!

As for my fashion choice for the night, it was a fab DVF coral and white wrap dress in this "melting pot" of cultural references - Greek warriors, tribal goddesses, Caribbean carnivals. I loved that the bottom was pleated, so not your average DVF wrap. I paired it with a gold Andrea Brueckner pouch and white Ruthie Davis shoes. Sorry no pictures.

Have a bag-a-licious day!
Pamela Pekerman