Miami - November 14, 2008

Lounge Act

Lounge Boutique Opens

Take pants off. Put dress on. Self loathe. Remove dress. Try different dress. Hate. Sweat. Exit.

If shopping feels like work, you need to Lounge.

The mega boutique opening today in the Aventura Mall takes its cue from Paris’s Colette: It’s large and luxe. The 6,000-square-foot space is filled with fashion, housewares, jewelry, and music, along with an in-house apothecary.

In addition to the usual suspects (D&G, Vivienne Westwood, Christian Lacroix), the list of under-the-radar designers reads like the DailyCandy archives: Cheap Monday, 18th Amendment, Paul & Joe.

The decor (blond wood walls, white lacquer floors, natural light) belies the mall setting. Dodge the food court: Use the curbside valet and side entrance.

If you’re winded after your dressing room foray, the outdoor cafe serves lattes, gelato, and cocktails.

Take a load off.

Lounge, 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, suite 2013, Aventura (305-936-9800 or loungemiami.com).