Nicoleta bring's Cuban spirit to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

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One of the most energetic, get up dance shows during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM, was the Nicoleta show. The show was full of cha cha a la Carmen Miranda, with special guest models: shoe designer Lisa Pliner, Cheetah Girl's Adrienne Bailon and Real Housewives of Miami's Adriana de Moura (pictured).

Nicoleta offered essential colors of Cuba like Mango Orange, Sol Yellow, Mar Teal and Orchid Violet. The Cuban born designer brought tropical flavor and vintage style in her 2012 collection. Her collection offers no-pinch fit, coverage on the hips and heart-shaped backside.

VIP's came out to support including shoe king Donald Pliner, socialite Dana Shear, and luxury handbag designer Laura Buccellati. Guest were treated to a very entertaining, bass pumping show and generous gift bag that included curling iron, plantain chips and guava.

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Rock of Ages star is a hit with the models

Ok so Tom Cruise or Alec Baldwin not available, stars that are in town filming Rock of Ages, but co-star Diego Boneta might be.

The Spanish actor was seen at various shows throughout the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM at the Raleigh hotel. Diego posed for fans and models that know an up and coming star when they see one...

Kristin Cavallari at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

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Kristin Cavallari strudded down the catwalk last night at the opening of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM Diesel show. Other celebrities in the audience included Chad Ochocinco, and Rock of Ages star Diego Boneta.

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Chad Ochocinco at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM

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Football season is still in limbo, so as a star player in the NFL what do you do in your spare time? Yes enjoy a swimsuit fashion show.

Miami resident Chad Ochocinco came out for the opening day Diesel show sponsored by Skyy Vodka at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM at the Raleigh hotel.

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week SWIM begins

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Year's ago everyone would leave Miami head to Europe and up north because they say "Miami is dead in the summer". Not anymore.

Between four TV series being filmed in our city (Charlie's Angels, Burn Notice, Magic City, and The Glades), Rock of Ages movie starring Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and others and the week long Mercedes-Benz Miami Beach Fashion Week SWIM, its been one busy summer. Not to mention huge concerts visiting: U2, Riahnna, and Britney Spears.

Miami Beach Fashion Week SWIM, is the swimwear's premiere showcase for magazine editor's and buyers for the 2012 season. This year with showcases by Diesel, Beach Bunny, White Sands Australia, Red Carter, Mara Hoffman, Zingara, and more.

Expect many celebrities, VIP's, and industry types reviewing shows and sipping on Skyy Vodka drinks, one of the sponsors of this year's event. Other sponsors include: Mercedes-Benz, Amercian Express, DHL, Ocean Drive magazine, Windows and Raleigh Hotel.

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