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C Madeleine’s: Quietly hidden, big name designers
Vogue, Elle, Daily Variety and Lucky Magazines have all hailed C Madeleine's in North Miami as the hidden gem that all fashionistas must find, trouble is it's quite discreet, tucked quietly into a small spot along Biscayne Boulevard and NE 137 St. that's almost not visible, even though there is a sign.
Fashionistas will go crazy for the vintage and couture clothing, bags, accessories, shoes and jewelry that range from the 1900s to even present day. At C Madeleine's they take pride in offering customers quality, custom made items that make add a unique element to any wardrobe. The items sold here are either one-of-a-kind or one of only a few manufactured.
With a selection like this, it's no surprise the place is a celebrity haunt, attracting the throngs of them that descend on Miami for jetsetting to events and weekend getaways.
C Madeleine's is located at 13702 Biscayne Boulevard, 305-945-7770, www.cmadeleines.com
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Meinto.com: Boutique shopping’s just a click away
Meinto.com is revolutionizing online shopping, giving fashionistas exactly what they want, boutique shopping that's just a click away.
Originated in Denmark, the site features clothing, accessories, shoes and more from more than 100 boutiques in South Florida. The idea behind the site is to offer the best of fashion boutiques combined with the flexibility and availability of online commerce.
There are shops from Miami all the way Palm Beach featured. Names include Cheap n Chic in Miami, Deco Collection on Miami Beach, Essence and Emporium boutiques in Coral Gables, Isabel Riera in Coconut Grove, Kristine Michael in South Miami, Lorie Lester Studio & Boutique in the Upper East Side and several others.
That's just a sampling of what's available at Meinto.com. This user-friendly site gives big box retailers some much-needed competition and provides a more unique shopping experience.
There are shops from Miami all the way Palm Beach featured. Names include Cheap n Chic in Miami, Deco Collection on Miami Beach, Essence and Emporium boutiques in Coral Gables, Isabel Riera in Coconut Grove, Kristine Michael in South Miami, Lorie Lester Studio & Boutique in the Upper East Side and several others.
That's just a sampling of what's available at Meinto.com. This user-friendly site gives big box retailers some much-needed competition and provides a more unique shopping experience.
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Fashionista: The Grove’s latest boutique incarnation
Coconut Grove is a neighborhood that prides itself on a Bohemian lifestyle, something the area's been known for since the 1970s. It still only features one open-air mall CocoWalk and it's a mid-size one at that.
Goes to figure that boutiques would be all the rage in the Grove. There are some that have been around for nearly two decades and there are always new ones joining the landmark ones. Fashionista, a boutique/consignment shop features a true Grove feel with a colorful interior, interestingly displayed clothing and accessories.
They feature designers like Chanel, Christian Dior, Diane Von Fustenberg, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Dolce & Gabbana and True Religion.
The Fashionista is located at 3135 Commodore Plaza, 305-443-4331, www.thefashionistaboutique.com
They feature designers like Chanel, Christian Dior, Diane Von Fustenberg, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Dolce & Gabbana and True Religion.
The Fashionista is located at 3135 Commodore Plaza, 305-443-4331, www.thefashionistaboutique.com
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Artefacto: Contemporary and classic home furnishings
The quality of the home furnishings created at Artefacto is unmistakable since they've been at the top of their game for 35 years. Their designs are a combination of contemporary and classic looks that help give their furniture and accessories lines a unique feel.
An Artefacto-decorated home is one where the homeowner is seeking to create an interior that's personalized and reflects their personality. Value, functionality, superior design and eco-conscious products are at the forefront of the Artefacto philosophy.
Headboards combine tufted leather and wood and even wrap around the bed a bit; armchairs range from antique-looking to ultra-modern; side tables and coffee tables are available in every shape imaginable and made from a wide range of materials while daybeds, chaise lounges, ottomans and sectionals comprise the seating selection.
Knowing accessories complete the look, they make everything from lampshades and bases to trays, magazine stands and pillows. These perfectly complement their expertly made furniture.
Artefacto has just two locations in Miami-Dade County in Aventura at 19915 Biscayne Blvd. 305-931-9484 and Coral Gables at 4440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 1600, 305-774-0004, www.artefacto.com
An Artefacto-decorated home is one where the homeowner is seeking to create an interior that's personalized and reflects their personality. Value, functionality, superior design and eco-conscious products are at the forefront of the Artefacto philosophy.
Headboards combine tufted leather and wood and even wrap around the bed a bit; armchairs range from antique-looking to ultra-modern; side tables and coffee tables are available in every shape imaginable and made from a wide range of materials while daybeds, chaise lounges, ottomans and sectionals comprise the seating selection.
Knowing accessories complete the look, they make everything from lampshades and bases to trays, magazine stands and pillows. These perfectly complement their expertly made furniture.
Artefacto has just two locations in Miami-Dade County in Aventura at 19915 Biscayne Blvd. 305-931-9484 and Coral Gables at 4440 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Ste. 1600, 305-774-0004, www.artefacto.com
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Miami Twice: Great shopping for vintage goods
A mainstay of Miami's shopping scene, especially for those who prefer something different than the mall, Miami Twice is a great place to shop for vintage goods.
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The store is packed with wares and accessories not easily found, rare gems that can make a wardrobe unique and different. Think great dresses and shoes from the early 1900s to the 1980s. They've also got modern designer duds and purses. They're jewelry, especially brooches and costume pieces, as well as vintage shoes and purses from classic eras are all the rage here.
It's a fun experience walking into this place and browsing through their merchandise, whether it's for just looking or actually buying. A stop in Miami is worth a trip here. Hey, they've been in business a quarter of a century, they're definitely doing something right.
Miami Twice is located at 6562 SW 40 St., Miami, FL 305-666-0127 http://www.facebook.com/pages/miami-twice
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The store is packed with wares and accessories not easily found, rare gems that can make a wardrobe unique and different. Think great dresses and shoes from the early 1900s to the 1980s. They've also got modern designer duds and purses. They're jewelry, especially brooches and costume pieces, as well as vintage shoes and purses from classic eras are all the rage here.
It's a fun experience walking into this place and browsing through their merchandise, whether it's for just looking or actually buying. A stop in Miami is worth a trip here. Hey, they've been in business a quarter of a century, they're definitely doing something right.
Miami Twice is located at 6562 SW 40 St., Miami, FL 305-666-0127 http://www.facebook.com/pages/miami-twice
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Louis Vuitton: Exclusively carried by only a few
There's something about carrying around that handbag with the LV insignia all over it. The matching keychain, wallet, luggage and other accessories make for an even bigger fashion statement.
The Louis Vuitton name still carries that element of panache and so the company likes to keep it that way. Their stores can only be found in the most exclusive of stores around Miami. Aventura Mall in the northern part of Miami, The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Dadeland Mall in the south end of Miami . The latest announcement is that LV will open a free-standing store in the hip Design District so that's another one to look forward to. No worries either, these are not typical malls because of course LV would only be sold in very high-end shops which these are.
To find these exclusive spots where LV is sold visit www.louisvuitton.com and check the store locator section of the website.
The Louis Vuitton name still carries that element of panache and so the company likes to keep it that way. Their stores can only be found in the most exclusive of stores around Miami. Aventura Mall in the northern part of Miami, The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Dadeland Mall in the south end of Miami . The latest announcement is that LV will open a free-standing store in the hip Design District so that's another one to look forward to. No worries either, these are not typical malls because of course LV would only be sold in very high-end shops which these are.
To find these exclusive spots where LV is sold visit www.louisvuitton.com and check the store locator section of the website.
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Classic Carolina Herrera threads at Village of Merrick Park
The Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables is a classy, upscale, chic and elegant shopping venue (this is no mall) and that's why classic and iconic fashion designer Carolina Herrera chose the venue for her store.
Evoking the Mediterranean feel that makes the Gables unique, Merrick Park is open-air and features lushly landscaped tropical gardens and fountains throughout and is truly a shopping destination. Having the legendary Herrera choose this as the home for one of her stores is the perfect fit.
The store features both men's and women's fashions in what could only be described as the fashion designer's instantly recognizable clean line and timeless look. Fashionistas who need a jolt of that in their closet will certainly find it here. Her signature CH fragrance for women is also available here.
The Village of Merrick Park is located at 358 San Lorenzo Ave., Coral Gables 305-448-3333 www.villageofmerrickpark.com
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ISA Boutique’s latest shop to join Midtown Miami
The merchandise here, hand-picked by owner Isabel Aguiar (hence the name ISA Boutique) is all Miami chic. The store is bright with the usual funky decor that's so popular in small unique spots like this. A zebra-print rug, strategically placed clothing and accessories that's aesthetically pleasing and an overall airy atmosphere that gives customers plenty of room to browse.
And browse they will, what with the awesome swimwear that's pretty much useable year-round, colorful and custom-made jewelry and the kind of light, feminine clothes by local designer RaMona La Rue who is based in the Design District along with other well known fashions. Aguiar makes sure to provide beauty products too with her own line of products -- Body by Isa.
ISA Boutique is located at 3400 N. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 786-558-8027 www.isa-boutique.com
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Balance Order Nature: Harmonious home furnishings
Creating a harmonious home interior is the mission of Balance Order Nature and their collection of contemporary home furnishings. Their showroom along historic Coral Way features their clean and soothing lines and accessories.
What's interesting about the designs here is they're both contemporary but also with a throwback twist. The lamps especially borrow from the 1950s and 60s and incorporate a current feel to create a completely unique look. Other furnishings include small tufted chairs with modern legs, a modern take on the recliner featuring a flat leather reclining seat and simple, clean-lined simple tables and platform beds. It's all pure simplicity at its best.
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Baltus: Upscale store’s way to jazz up home
The Miami Design District is home to many upscale specialty home furnishing stores and Baltus, with a corner location in the main artery of the area has the market cornered when it comes to must have items.
The hand crafting of their contemporary high-end furniture and attention to materials, size and shape make the pieces a unique addition for any home. Clean lines and meticulous construction are key here and although a majority of the designs are square and sharp edged, there are a few of them inspired by other eras like the Picasso chair with French style legs, back and seat. Elegant screens are also available for rooms where privacy is needed and the variety of shelves, bookcases and tables are perfect storage units.
Baltus is located at 3925 North Miami Ave., Miami, FL
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Julian Chang: Couture with a Miami flair
In a non-descript building along Biscayne Boulevard in Miami's MiMo District or Upper East Side is the Julian Chang boutique/showroom. A native Peruvian who studied at Miami International University of Art & Design, the designer was a force to be reckoned with while still attending school.
His couture pieces quickly became the favorite of Miami's elite crowd who turned to Chang for original designs during the height of party season which is pretty much year-round in Miami. He certainly does not pigeonhole himself to one style, cranking out eveningwear, contemporary women's and ready-to-wear collections. He's received honors from Women's Wear Daily, Vogue en Espanol and MIFW.
Julian Chang is located at 6665 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL
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Christian Louboutin: Clickety clack in high fashion heels
Seems like the Miami Design District is on everyone's radar with many high-end boutiques to furniture/accessory stores opening in the area, many of which attract celebrities, designers and fashionistas.
Now lovers of bag and shoe designer Christian Louboutin rejoice with the opening of a boutique in the heart of the area. The clickety clack of women wearing the signature shoes with the rich, red colored soles will be heard far and wide. The boutique itself is a fascinating structure with lovely, fuzzy plants and flowers growing from the top facade.
Inside, everything including flats, pumps, evening shoes, wedges, platforms and boots are available as well as a collection of day and evening bags. For day the bags are slightly larger while clutches make up a majority of the evening bag choices. And he actually does make sneakers for both men and women too.
Christian Louboutin Miami is located at 155 NE 40 Street, Miami, FL
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DASH Miami: Reality celebs Kardashians’ boutique on South Beach
They're stars on E the Entertainment Channel with two reality shows, the focus of one being the sisters Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian's boutique DASH Miami located on South Beach's gritty and happening Washington Avenue.
It's a non-descript storefront that's easily missed with a simple DASH sign but step inside and their style, which is a blend of fun and funky, comes right through. The K sisters love to showcase their favorite fashions in the stores from simple to simply embellished t's, cool dresses, tanks and plenty of accessories of course. They've also got swimwear, a line they recently debuted at Miami Fashion Week.
DASH Miami is located at 815 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
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Ramona La Rue: Floaty, bohemian designs for all
Using the softest silk fabrics and original designs from her mother's collection as well as her own artistic vision, self-professed Bohemian stylist Arianne La Rue creates comfortable, airy, stylish fashions to suit any style and body type.
There's nothing constricting about the dresses, tops and pants in this line, everything is flowy and soft and tailor made to be worn loose or gathered, over leggings or flowy pants, the possibilities are endless. And the hand painted designs on the fabric, created by Arianne and also taken from her mother's original designs, are watercolor inspired.
Celebrities are known for loving Ra Mona La Rue creations with tops and jumpsuits spotted on singer Katy Perry and actress Hayden Panetierre star of the television show "Heroes."
Ra Mona La Rue is located at 3400 North Miami Avenue, Miami, FL.
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Inkanta Design Store: A place for lovers of modern design
For a unique gift, for a friend or for yourself, skip Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma across the street and pop into Inkanta Design Store, where their goal is "to satisfy lovers of modern design so they can enjoy beautiful objects at work, at home and in everyday life." And that goal has been met. This minimalist, clean, crisp all-white store gets its pop of color from the modern object on display for sale.
A perfect fit for Miami Beach's Lincoln Road, the store's inviting interior features a slew of modern silver key chains with all types of colorful ensembles, a wall displaying modern clocks in every style, shape and color, funky wristwatches, and glassware for cocktails ranging from a high ball to a martini to a nice aged scotch, all done in gradient shades of pink, green and blue. The collection includes accessories as well as objects for home and office designed mainly by Europeans hailing from France, Denmark, Italy, England, Holland and Germany with a few American designers thrown into the mix.
Inkanta Design Store is located at 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach
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The Maya Hatcha: Colorful accessories and clothes at Grove boutique
Celebrating four decades in the same Coconut Grove location, The Maya Hatcha is an institution in the area and it's thanks to their unique clothing items, jewelry and other accessories.
This is the place to shop for cool, comfortable clothing and shoes, all made from natural materials, there's lots of cool cotton and gauze in this place. Their "Kurta" an Indian shirt made of 100% cotton or silk is a great seller and comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Their flowing dresses can be dressed up for an evening out but also make a great beach or poolside cover up. Colorful accessories like handbags, hats and their exotic jewelry are the perfect complement to a new outfit.
They've also get both delicate and bold printed bedspreads and tapestries to add a touch of Maya to the home.
The Maya Hatcha is located at 3058 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL
