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Consign of the Times: Bargain designer duds and wares

Not only is the name catchy with its play on words, Consign of the Times is a legendary spot with two locations in Miami where fashionistas shop to find great deals on designer clothing, accessories and home furnishings.

Making their mark since opening in 2001, the store quickly became the go-to spot in Miami Beach and South Miami, especially during season for gowns, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Their high-end luxury pieces are continually rotated and revamped in an effort to keep their return customers pleased with their findings.

The list of designer names is impressive and includes Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Hermes, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blanik, Chloe, Christian Louboutin and Bottega.

Boutiques are located at 1635 Jefferson Ave., Miami Beach 305-535-0811 and at 5900 SW 73 St., South Miami 305-667-6675, www.consignofthetimes.com

Sara Jane’s No Plain Jane

Goodbye to Plain Jane. Sayonara, Farewell, Au revoir! Now say hello to Sara Jane.

It was the fall of 2002 when Sara Jane opened a store bearing her own name in hopes of providing a true boutique experience amongst the slew of chains just blocks nearby on the Magnificent Mile. Nestled in perhaps Chicago’s most charming neighborhood, Old Town, Sara Jane has made her humble splash on the scene. Although a regular in Lucky Magazine and Chicago Magazine, ask your average Chicagoan and they probably have never heard of the place.

But local fashionistas and Old Towners know to turn to Sara Jane for unique finds on adorable dresses, cocktail wear, jeans and accessories. The quick turnover allows for more variety and the small space often times conjures up new friendships and gab sessions (lucky thing there are plenty of pubs and bistros nearby!) A visit when “Sara Jane” herself (a.k.a. Sara Plocker) is there will only prove this neighborhood-gal-pal feel all the more.

Foley + Corinna: City Chic Bags with Design in Mind

shanae_grimes Foley Corinna bagEvery city girl needs a Foley + Corinna City Tote. It’s the it-bag year after year thanks to fresh colors, sizes, and materials that make it new every season. It’s convertible yet uncomplicated and oh-so-refined looking. And that’s just one of more than a dozen hip bags from Foley + Corinna. The slouchy shape of the Moto Hobo is cool and casual and it has just enough hardware to make it nighttime chic too. The pint-sized Deco packs a lot of glamour into a sophisticated little pouch – it’s made of silver metal mesh and soft black leather. And then there’s the Cargo that doubles as a shoulder bag and messenger bag for perhaps the stylish cyclist. The bottom line is, Foley + Corinna handbags are beautifully constructed, stylishly designed, and well thought out with city living in mind. Oh, and they do clothing too that’s just as head-turning.

Chanel, Halston, Dior at Rare Vintage

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All New Yorkers covet vintage clothing, because everyone wants that one-of-a-kind piece to stand out in the crowd. Rare Vintage is the answer to that fashion holy grail: an entire store dedicated to hard to find, high-end designers and pieces that are simply no longer around today. From a red silk Balenciaga 1960 coat- worn by royalty!- to a limited edition Hermes ‘Security’ Kelly Bag to an owl head shaped minaudiere that looks like it came straight out of a Sex and the City episode, Rare Vintage is filled with gems from the icons of the fashion world past and present. Owner Juliana Cairone is a master of finding these rare pieces from all over the world, making frequent scouring trips to Paris and Italy, and luckily bringing back all her finds to the heart of Midtown Manhattan for fashion hungry shoppers.

Kitson: Home of the Celeb Shoppers

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Kitson has a virtual celeb-friendly clothing empire in Beverly Hills. There’s Kitson Men, Kitson Women, Kitson Studio, and Angelina Jolie favorite Kitson Kids that are all in a matter of feet from one another on Robertson.

Although these stores are theoretically divided, they carry everything under the sun. Besides the usual of jeans, dresses, shirts, and pants, there’s a Molton Brown-heavy Apothecary, multi-story shoe rack, sunglasses overload, and handbags in nearly every corner with the famous sequined Kitson handbags being prominently displayed. It goes without saying that there are more than the fair share of celebrities inside and outside the store.

Listen to What Heidi Says to Wear

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Why not step into something with a little more flair? Maybe Michael Kors wedges, or the impossibly high Giusseppe Zanotti stilettos? Heidi Says Shoe Salon steps up to the challenge. Here you’ll find all the latest trends, from high-class stilettos to essential yet sophisticated flip-flops and even a great selection of handbags to go with your new kicks. Spice it up with a beaded necklace from their jewelry collection. Once you see what Heidi Says has to offer, you won’t want to step out empty handed.