This is my inspiration board for April's Arena Bikini Fashion Show supporting Arena Dance Studio's.  I am still working through designs but wanted to show a sneak peak of the direction I am going.  I have not made swimwear since college but I am excited to get back into it.  Check back soon for designs!

In my opinion, The best part about watching award shows is checking out all the great designer dresses!  There were a few favorites that stuck out from the 2013 Golden Globe Awards, check out some of them below.

To see the rest of the Red Carpet dresses, check out Elle.com

One of my favorite dress designers, Badgley Mischka (Mark Badgley and James Mischka), recently previewed their Fall 2013 Collection during NY Fashion Week and I am obsessed with almost every one of their pieces!  Inspired by the "end of the world" as claimed by the Mesoamerican calendar, they interpreted Aztec and Mayan artwork into their collection.  "For us, we're looking at this not as the end, but as a new beginning," Badgley said.  The whole collection is covered in embellishments of jewels, sequins and beading, the detail is jaw dropping.  I also love their rich color palette of black, gold, red and ivory.  If the world really came to an end, I would be happy to live my last day in one of these dresses!

Full review by style.com