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The Faces and Styles of Urban Beach Weekend

The Faces and Styles of Urban Beach Weekend

June 02, 2010 By Christy in Miami: Travel News, Miami: Things to Do | 13 Comments

Urban Beach Weekend brings top name performers to Miami like P. Diddy, who rocked Mansion and Chris Brown who drew a huge crowd at Karma. Hip hop fans from all over flock to South Beach for a weekend of sun and clubbing. On Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive stores and restaurants change their usual playlist to hip hop to attract shoppers and dinners. And for just one weekend, clubs let their usual house-spinning DJâ€™s have a few days off.

Daytime Attire

Ladies rocked sexy, one-piece cutout swimsuits and bikinis with plenty of bling. While some strut their stuff down the street in next to nothing, others opt for fashionable, sheer mesh and patterned cover-ups. Gladiator sandals, straw hats, and jean shorts complete the beachy look. Some girls went for a more casual look in floral and denim sundresses with tribal wooden jewelry and boho style leather belts.

Black fishnet cover-up by Dolce & Gabana, bikini by CK; White mesh cover-up by American Apparel, bikini by Guess

Typical SoBe style in a bikini paired with jean shorts

A nod to the 80’s in a neon shredded T-shirt and black lace bra

Nighttime Fashion

In the evening, sizzling dresses paired with notice-me heels dominated the scene in typical Miami style. Mixed in were a few playful rompers and one very sexy and stylish ensemble- a black nylon leotard with matching patterned fishnet tights. Trends for men included character T-shirts and special edition Ralph Lauren polos.

Matching in white, grey, and black

Black bandeau,Wetseal; black acid washed jeggings, H&M

Strech nylon bodysuit and fishnet tights, American Apparel; handbag and vest, Zara

Blue silk romper and accessories, Urban Outfitter

Do I really deserve the finger for trying to exclude a button downn my shot of special edition Ralph Lauren polos?

It’s never too early in the morning for the Bling Bling Pink Panther T-shirt.

Related Links:

â€¢ Itâ€™s Hip Hop Weekend. Donâ€™t Forget Your Bail Money
â€¢ Why I Avoid Memorial Day in Miami
â€¢ The official Memorial Day Weekend discussion thread

Related Categories: Miami: Travel News, Miami: Things to Do,

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13 Comments on

"The Faces and Styles of Urban Beach Weekend"

Doug says:

That was an interesting angle on the weekend, Christyl!

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 10:27 AM

rk says:

Great article and pictures. Thank you

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 11:29 AM

Gus says:

Nice post, Christy. The people in your pictures look great.

As Doug menetioned, it’s refreshing to see a unique view of the weekend.

Earlier today, I spoke with a friend who works at Finnigan’s on Ocean Drive. He told me he made great money, this weekend, and everyone he served was super-cool.

Thank you for showing us the vacation-side of Urban Beach week.

Everyone loves to go on vacation and has the right to go wherever they choose.

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 12:11 PM

Jess says:

It is good to see the positive side of MDW. The girls all looked fabulous. I hope everyone who did come had a great weekend partying in South Beach.

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 2:43 PM

anon says:

“The girls all looked fabulous.”

lol, you may need to take a second look at the pics above…

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 8:12 PM

Carlos Miller says:

Cool pics. I’m glad you went out to see what all the hype was with your own eyes rather than depend on others who have never actually experienced the weekend.

Posted on 06/02/2010 at 9:10 PM

Christy says:

Thanks everyone! I wanted to show that media coverage of UBW can be something other than violence and arrest statistics. The UBW visitors are just like any other group and convention that come to town, and they deserve to be treated the same.

Posted on 06/03/2010 at 10:33 AM

Joust says:

Definitely glad to see someone who wasn’t afraid to check out Memorial Day Weekend on Miami Beach. It’s refreshing compared to all the negative jabs that get thrown around pertaining to this event.

If you go to any event looking for trouble, you’ll find it. If you’re there to have fun, you’ll find that as well.

Posted on 06/03/2010 at 11:10 AM

Too Funny says:

“Do I really deserve the finger for trying to exclude a button downn my shot of special edition Ralph Lauren polos? “

Well. The second guy is flashing the “L” for “Loser” hand sign and guys #3 & 4 look like they want you to…well…they’re pointing at it.

Posted on 06/03/2010 at 9:50 PM

Glenn says:

Christy - Nice job with the pics and article.

Glenn and Janet

Posted on 06/07/2010 at 1:41 PM

Jess Valentine says:

Remember when we jumped in those kid’s car? LOL. Anyway, great article and interesting pictures. They all looked like celebrities. City kids taking a break- which is cool. Keep up the writing and hopefully you could write in the UK!

Posted on 06/10/2010 at 5:16 AM

John Anderson says:

LOL! Love the guy with Elmo shirt on. Most of these other folks pictured seem to take themselves a bit too seriously, but nothing says “awesome” like a ginormous Elmo t-shirt with matching-colored hat! hahaha.

Although, it is a bit difficult to beat a “Bling-Bling” Pink Panther…

-John Anderson

Posted on 06/10/2010 at 8:11 AM

Love the ladies says:

Wow what a very gorgeous ladies out here, nice pics.

Posted on 09/13/2011 at 5:58 AM

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