Bringing a taste of the Tropics to the Stage at Lincoln Center, Mara Hoffman wowed us with color, prints and skin-baring pieces from her Spring 2013 collection. With strategically placed cut-outs and electrifying prints throughout her collection, Mara definitely made me want to book the next flight to some exotic locale, where I could kick up my heels (literally) in a hammock and sip fruity drinks. Incorporating live flowers and leafy accents also showcased the designer's out-of-the-box thinking. And neon? Mara let us know it's here to stay (yay!). —by The Budget Babe Correspondent, Megan Zietz