Winter Wonderland?

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Winter has fallen in the city of eternal summer, and gone are the long, hot sunny days spent laying on the sand, gone are the floaty, delicate sundresses of yore. As the weather finally drops to serious winter-in-Miami temperatures, you may find yourself with an unshakeable case of the winter blahs. Beat the blues this weekend with a flourescent fiesta and some out of the ordinary retail therapy. Feeling better?

Friday: Brighten Your Spirit

What: NEON
Where: Buck 15; 1661 Meridian Avenue Miami Beach
When: 10:00 p.m.

© Temperley London, Moncler, Furla, Forever 21, CRISLU, Diane von FurstenbergIs there really a better cure for the winter blahs than a party full of people all dressed in neon? We seriously doubt it. This Friday, Buck15 puts that theory to the test. Anyone wearing a fluorescent-hued outfit gets less hassle at the door and a break at the bar. And it’s an excuse to break free from the drab neutrals we see so much of during the winter.

Do neon the right way in the Temperley London Kiera Dress; its berry-hue is definitely bright, but won’t wash you out the way road-sign fluorescents can. Add another pop of neon with the bold Mango Clutch by Furla. Think simple silver metallics for accessories; it will look less harsh than black. Diane Von Furstenberg Mira Wedges in Pewter are beautiful shoes, but allow the dress to really shine. A set of mix-and-match bangles from Forever 21 and fun, flashy 4 carat Cubic Zirconia Earrings by CRISLU round out the outfit. And in case there’s a chill in the air from cab-to-club, throw on a short, dressy trench like the Moncler Navy Blue Magnolia to keep warm.

Saturday: Multitasking Done Right

What: Rik Rak Holiday Trunk Show
Where: Rik Rak Salon, Boutique, & Bar; 1428 Brickell Avenue, Lobby Level
When: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

© Rachel Pally, Michael Kors, Lucky Brand, Streets Ahead, TopShopThis Saturday, consider doing some intense multitasking; but not the sort of mad texting-driving-eating-lipstick-touch-up multi-tasking you do during the work week. During the Holiday Trunk Show at posh Rick Rack Salon, Boutique & Bar you can not only treat yourself to a Peppermint Stick Pedicure and Cinnamon Spice Manicure, you can shop exclusive sales on clothes, jewelry, accessories, and gifts from Fumbling Foe Dresses, Report Signature Boots, Virgin Saints and more, all while sipping signature cocktails from the in-house bar - now that's multitasking we can get behind.

Make a day of it in the figure-flattering, feather-printed Tegan Dress from Rachel Pally, paired with the Streets Ahead Skinny Snake Belt. We love the soft, stretchy jersey material and the sweet and sexy off-the shoulder / long-sleeve combo. Coordinate with a buttery tan Michael Kors Stitch-Detailed Leather Jacket with a dramatic collar, and TopShop Garner Suede Lattice Peep-toe Sandals that won’t ruin your pedicure. Go back to basics for your bag with the Bonnie and Clyde Satchel by Lucky Brand.

Sunday: Treasure Hunting

What: World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market
Where: Miami Beach Convention Center; 1901 Convention Center Drive
When: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

© Calvin Klein, Paige Denim, Love Notes, Lulu Guinness, Christian Louboutin, Forever 21If you didn’t think you’d see the inside of the convention center again until next year’s Art Basel, think again. This weekend the self-proclaimed World’s Greatest Indoor Flea Market takes over, promising more than 400 top-notch vendors. Every savvy fashionista knows that there are great treasures to be unearthed at flea markets, and we can only imagine what awaits us at the World’s Greatest.

While searching for that perfect cameo brooch or vintage designer handbag, try a fresh-take on your classic white blouse and black pants combo in the menswear-inspired Calvin Klein Roll-Up Tuxedo Tie Shirt and Paige Denim Kenya Skinny Trousers. The volume on top looks perfectly proportional with the ultra-slim pants. Dress it up with a statement-making Large Leopard Pollyana purse by Lulu Guinness, a chunky coral Forever 21 Cracked Pebble Ring, and shiny teal Christian Louboutin Metallic Suede Ballerina Flats (great for trekking around the convention center!) A lightweight charcoal-gray Italian Viscose Scarf from Love Notes adds some extra flair and wind-chill protection.

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