Trendy outfits strolling Ocean Drive and frequenting Miami’s trendy clubs don’t have to travel to New York to shop for fancy clothes and accessories. In addition to its beautiful beaches and classic art deco architecture, Miami is also a fashion haven, with a plethora of specialty stores, mom-and-pop stores, and one-of-a-kind boutiques.

The best shops in South Beach are located on a two-block stretch of Collins Avenue or in the Lincoln Road area. Among the high-profile stores on Collins Avenue (between 6th and 9th Ave) you’ll find Kenneth Cole, Nicole Miller, Armani Exchange, Polo Sport, Club Monaco, Guess, Sephora, Banana Republic and Urban Outfitters. Lincoln Road (between Washington Avenue and Alton Road), is a mix of mom-and-pop stores like BCBG Max Azria and Anthropologie and trendy boutiques like Agora, Chroma and Neo Accessorio, where celebrities shop for their fashion accessories.

The famous Miracle Mile in Coral Gables (Coral Way Avenue, between 42nd Ave and Douglas Road) is home to more than 100 stores along a wide, tree-lined boulevard. Stores range from bridal boutiques to jewelers, furniture and home fashions. The Village of Merrick Park (358 San Lorenzo Ave), with luxury retail located in an urban garden, is also nearby.

Miami has more than a dozen shopping malls. Bayside Marketplace (401 Biscayne Boulevard) is a 16-acre shopping and entertainment area on Biscayne Bay, featuring specialty shops, food, and entertainment, including a Hard Rock Café. Heading south from Miami Beach, the three-story Coco Walk (3015 Grand Ave) in Coconut Grove is a great spot for people-watching, with nearly 40 specialty shops, plus newsstands, restaurants, and clubs. The Shops at Sunset Place (5701 Sunset Drive) in South Miami is family-oriented, with a 24-screen cinemaplex, IMAX theater, Virgin Megatore, NikeTown and GameWorks. Also on the south side of town, near the Dadeland North and South metrorail stations, is the Dadeland Mall (7535 N Kendall Drive), with popular retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor, plus 175 stores specialized and 17 restaurants.

To the north, Bal Harbor Shops (9700 Collins Ave, north of Miami Beach) is the ultimate chic shopping spot with Hermes, Gucci, Armarni, Dior, Bulgari, Tiffany, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada , Lalique, and Neiman Marcus. Also to the north is the Aventura Mall, with a 24-screen Cineplex, Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s, plus specialty stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Fossil, and Clinique, as well as several excellent restaurants. Head a little further north to Sawgrass Mills (12801 W Sunrise Boulevard at Flamingo Road) for high-end outlet stores.