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With its tropical heat, Latin inflection, and hedonistic bent, Miami is a destination for the hip and trendy. Art Deco properties have been transformed into fabulous boutique hotels, and fashion stands at the forefront, urged on by celebrities, cutting-edge designers, and the cult of the body beautiful. Clean, sensuous lines show off everything from architecture to cuisine, and whether the source is sunshine or neon, Miami's spotlight is on what's new, fresh, and glam.
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The FashionistaThe Fashionista is fascinated by new styles, by what's on the runways, and by the newest looks in shoes, handbags, accessories, and apparel. She follows celebrity culture voraciously and pores over magazines for hints on mixing and matching, even though she has an innate ability that's the envy of all who know her. She always looks pulled-together and impeccably groomed, and she's the one person who friends can run to when they need studied fashion advice. She can name top brands and designers with ease, and her hair and makeup are consistently perfect. She's also that lucky girl who looks good in everything, and you can't help but notice her when she's out and about. Trends are her friend. |
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Stay: The SetaiOverlooking the oceanfront on South Beach, The Setai features a 40-foot tower and a beautiful Asian-inspired courtyard. Luxurious rooms come equipped with flat-screen TV, espresso machine, bar, and Acqua di Parma bath products. An impressive onsite restaurant boasts spectacular global cuisine and an expansive bar, and the beach bar provides cocktails by the pool and beach. 24-hour room and concierge service, a fitness center and spa, oceanfront swimming pools, yoga, and tai chi add to guests' comfort and pleasure. |
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See/Do: Agua SpaHoused on the top floor of the Delano Hotel, Agua Spa is a delight for the senses. Visually calming, the interior is outfitted in white and adjoined by a rooftop terrace. Massages and aromatic baths help guests relax, and hair styling, waxing, and other beauty treatments are available. And there's no need to leave for lunch, because the cafe serves a menu of invigorating fare. |
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Eat: WishIt's true that celebrity hotspots in Miami are a dime a dozen, but since whimsical Wish opened, it's been the sexy playground of everybody from Mick and Madonna to Oliver Stone and Rupert Everett. Featuring cozy velvet banquettes, ornate Venetian glass lamps, and an exotic Art Deco ceiling, the indoor dining room is the epitome of South Beach style. Meanwhile, outdoor dining offers a more subdued brush with the cutting-edge, featuring candlelit, umbrella'ed tables, tropical plants, trickling fountains, and an ever-present Atlantic breeze. Featured menu items include spicy seared tuna, roasted rack of lamb, tuna marinated in Brazilian cachaça, and a foie gras terrine. |
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Go Out: Skybar Miami BeachSkybar's glamorous, welcoming spaces act as a magnet for the unabashedly chic and famous. From the gorgeous, dramatic Redroom, activity spills out the back door, into a lush garden, then to a poolside lounge, and finally to the beach itself. Accented with handcrafted lanterns, vibrant textiles, rich beading, tropical foliage and imported furniture, the lounge is designed to seduce – and it succeeds brilliantly. You'll quite possibly lose all sense of time and place. |
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Shop: KoKo & PalenkiYou've found just the right ensemble for a big night out. Now you need the finishing touch. Get the shoes that will add style and pizzazz to any ensemble at KoKo & Palenki. All of the latest styles are afoot, by top designers such as Charles Jourdan, Richard Tyler, and Dolce & Gabbana. From chunky heeled boots of black leather to strappy stiletto sandals in spring pastels, this is a top shop for women's footwear. |
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Attend: Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami BeachIf you've got a keen sense of style, then you don't want to miss taking part in Funkshion: Fashion Week Miami Beach. It's when more than 20 of the world's most innovative designers showcase the new styles and silhouettes that are set to premiere in their seasonal collections. What's more, models, celebs, and jetsetters from all over converge on South Beach for the run of the event, taking part in all the after-parties held up and down Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. |
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Other Fashionable OptionsOkay, so Miami is spectacular, but you've been already, or you'd like to try some place else.
Check out these other cities that would make a fantastic trip for a Fashionista:
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