August 29, 2008

Salon Vaso Miami

New York transplant Vaso Spirou brings a Manhattan look to her second-floor South Beach salon. Vaso specializes in curly locks and color. The salon doubles as a bitty boutique with handbags, lingerie, and more.

  South Beach, Beauty

April 8, 2008

So-Mi Miami

  Aventura, Fashion, Cozy, Designer Clothing

February 19, 2008

Style Lab Miami

The boutique is full of clothes, handbags, jewelry, hats, perfume, CDs, housewares, and kitsch. Start with the impressive roster of denim and T-shirts. Bonus: You can afford to shop here.

  Upper East Side, Fashion

June 26, 2007

Vigi Miami

Find handbags, colorful tops, sundresses, and maxis (like those by local designer Tricia Fix). Up-and-coming lines mingle with well-known labels.

  Downtown Business District, Fashion, Design Junkies, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Jessie Miami

  Aventura, Fashion

September 23, 2008

Big Drop Miami

On the ground floor of the Gansevoort South. Swimwear (Eberjey, Vitamin A, Dineila), denim (J Brand, Hudson), and ready-to-wear (Modern Amusement, Rebecca Taylor) abound. Plus accessories: head scarves, sunglasses, jewelry.

  City Center, Fashion, Hotel Boutique

June 11, 2008

Pink Blush Miami

Next door to owner Mayra Saldana’s first shop, Impulse, the space embraces the role of kid sister: young, fun, and cheap. All clothes, shoes, and accessories ring in at less than $150.

  Ludlam, Fashion, Cheap

April 7, 2008

IOS Miami

The shop has a rep for not carrying the usual blinged-out clothing. So you can find a dress to wear on a trip to New York, not just to the beach.

  Coconut Grove, Fashion

June 5, 2007

Atrium Miami

The large boutique caters to ladies and gents. Get out your credit card for familiar names (James Perse, Dior, Chip & Pepper, Missoni) and up-and-comers. An ample selection of jeans, tees, and swimwear.

  City Center, Fashion