Where the ladies who lunch go with their lap dogs, and where the PYTs go with their GWMs (guys with money), the oh-so-exclusive Bal Harbour Shops has long been pinned as...

Come to this bland Anytown, USA, waterside development to get your fill of touristy sightseeing tours, gambling cruises and Hard Rock Café T-shirts. The usual suspects line up...

'Bloomies', as it's known to regulars, features classy cuts from top labels such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Moschino, Chanel and Fendi, plus trendier pieces like 7 For All...

Do you need a cast-iron stove from the 1940s? Can't manage without a lava statue of a hula girl from the '70s? You'll find both here, along with high-necked linen and lace...

Designer belts, handbags, jewellery, plus a discerning selection of women's sandals, pumps, mules, boots and loafers from the likes of Gucci and Prada.

This supermall fronts Florida's largest Macy's. Among the other 200-odd stores are Arango homeware, Saks Fifth Avenue and a two-storey Limited Express store, the largest in the...

Also off the beaten path (it's five miles west of Miami International Airport), the Dolphin Mall lacked prestige when it opened in 2001. Its reputation has grown: the current...

Chic and playful, these batik-style shirts are adored by fashionistas. Make your own - they are all hand-painted - or buy one pre-made. Adorable accessories and funky jewellery...

Ripka is a jewellery maverick who designs with the philosophy that her pieces should be able to match seamlessly with anything from jeans to black tie. Topaz, sapphires and...

Trendy threads hang out on metal racks floating throughout the store and, perhaps because this proprietor hasn't sold his soul to sky-high mall rents, most are reasonably...

The main attraction at this open-air mall, just south of Aventura, is a Loehmann's discount store (comb the racks carefully for great bargains) and a sprawling Barnes & Noble...

The quintessential all-American department store, Macy's offers upscale and mid-range clothing labels, houseware, fashion accessories and cosmetics.

Delicately crafted silver and gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings, often embellished with Tibetan, Sanskrit and Chinese characters. Favoured by the likes of Julia...

Arty apparel and accessories for the hipster from Fred Perry, Custo, Michael Stars, Adidas, Pro Keds, True Religion and Joes Jeans, plus some unique garb by local Miami talents.