Throw Your Hands in the Air

© Dan Vidal for Space Miami

Labor Day Weekend is upon us, and although Miami never fails us of a good time, it’s amazing what an extra day of play (or, if you do it right, an extra day to recover) can do. This weekend is a perfect excuse to stay out later, drink heavier, and dance longer. It also means shopping – whether at a boutique or through your closet – for new looks. Though you may be near-deaf by Tuesday after all this weekend has in store, you will – at the very least – be dressed to kill.

Friday: Snoop Dogg at Mansion

© Steve Madden, Alice + Olivia, Rebecca MinkoffWhere: Mansion Nightclub, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
From: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Cost: About $45

If you're a fan of hip hop, you might want to drop your other plans like they're hot and head out to Mansion, where Snoop Dogg will be performing with a full live show. To get through the door, amp up your bling factor with a sequined number, like this dress with sequined skirt from Alice + Olivia. Add these black Steve Madden pumps, and this studded Rebecca Minkoff clutch for a guaranteed show-stopping ensemble. Warning: may cause lots of guys to buy you drinks throughout the night and end every pick-up line with made-up words ending in -izzle.

Saturday: Rock Out with Paramore

Where: Bayfront Park Amphitheater, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $96-$225

© AG Adriano, Topshop, Photobucket / City in the Clouds, Bernardo ShoesSaturday at the Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Paramore will be headlining the Honda Civic Tour, featuring opening act crooners Tegan and Sara. At a time where virtually everything is being referred to as hipster, we’ll refrain from following suit. Instead, dress down for the occasion with jeans and a tank.

These AG Adriano Goldschmied skinnies are snug and comfortable. Pair them with a slouchy tank, like this one from Topshop. The skull print will have people thinking you’re anti-whatever, even though it probably took you over an hour to get ready. Kick it old school with a pair of combat boots like these from Bernando Shoes. Fire red Hayley Williams hair optional.

Sunday: Get Spaced

Where: Club Space, 34 NE 11th St., Miami
From: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Cost: about $30-$70

© Green Envelope, ASOS, Jeffrey CampbellSpace is best known for its after-hours parties, but after enduring many years of their renowned "sunrise sessions," the venue is taking a brief detox – er, hiatus – by closing its doors for renovations. Labor Day weekend marks last call, so expect a full sell-out at the venue’s final parties. Sunday, Cedric Gervais and Steve Angello will be on the ones and twos on the outside terrace, and L.A. Riots and TKO will both be performing in the main room.

Between the trippy lighting, sweaty bodies and thumping bass, your outfit is the last thing you want to be hung up on, so keep it simple and sexy with a mini dress like this one-shoulder number from Casual Couture by Green Envelope. Adorn with some chunky wristwear (we love ASOS’s ethnic style studded bangle). Top the look off with a modern take on the sexy black stiletto pump, like these Clara Mesh Platform Pumps by Jeffrey Campbell, to add some va-va-voom factor. We suggest you break in the shoes before dancing the night – er, morning – away.

Monday: Sleep

Where: Your Place
From: Whenever you get in til whenever your cat wakes you, begging for food.
Cost: Nada

Happy Labor Day everyone!