A roundup of stories about street style and things to do during the holidays in our favorite cities would be remiss without a nod to sunny Miami. Let's start with style: People usually relegate Miami fashion to the realm of bathing suits and glitzy sundresses. But there’s nothing locals love more than a slight dip in the temperature to give them an excuse to bust out hats, sweaters, and boots. We scoured the city, from South Beach to Aventura, on the lookout for trendsetters showcasing Miami’s version of winter style. What we found? When you can’t wear lots of layers, opt for statement-making accessories and small bursts of color.
1. Julie Morgan, interior designer, 25 (above, left)
What She’s Wearing: J Brand skinny jeans, a short-sleeve black button down she’s had forever (and has no origin/tags), and a grey Marc Jacobs shoulder bag.
Fashion Philosophy: “Comfortable during the day, and it doesn’t matter how much it hurts for special events.”
Favorite Stores: “My favorite local places are Alchemist and Oxygene, Joanna Paige at Mary Brickell Village for accessories and shoes, Emporium in Coral Gables for gifts, and Unika in the Grove for clothes.”
Holiday Wish List: “Jewelry. Big gems.”
2. Daniel Murphy, advertising copy writer, 31 (above, middle)
Where: Leaving a boozy brunch at Eos.
What He’s Wearing: Sweater by NSF from Barneys Co-op, a white button-down shirt custom made in Thailand, a Tony Silom striped green, John Varvatos jeans, Converse shoes, and a Swiss Army watch.
Fashion Philosophy: “As a man, it's hard to have flair while maintaining a masculine sensibility, so I like to add color without coming off as ostentatious. I like plaids. I like stripes. Nice and classic.”
Favorite Stores: Barneys, Saks, and any outlet with a well-stocked sale rack.
Favorite Clothing Item: “A custom-made sports coat my girlfriend bought me on a trip to Thailand.”
Holiday Wish List: “An Armani tuxedo.”
3. Nikki Novo, associate editor at Miami Magazine, 27 (above, right)
Where: Going to meet friends at Bin 18
What She's Wearing: A dress by Audrey (a Los Angeles-based designer), vintage slate suede booties, and a necklace by Belle Style.
Fashion Philosophy: “I like a look that feels thrown together. I really put work into it, but it should look effortless.”
Favorite Clothing Item: “A red clutch of my mom’s. It’s the only thing she brought over when she moved here from Cuba.”
Favorite Stores: Anthropologie, Savvy Girl, and C Madeline’s.
Holiday Wish List: “Stackable rings by Ariel Gordon, a print by Valentina Ramos, a vintage flower chandelier from Pale and Interesting, snow in Miami, a comfy boyfriend sweater (sans the boyfriend), Yvette Zip Cuffed Suede Pumps by Loeffler Randall, and peace on earth.”
4. Virginia Gil, student, 24
Where: Walking (fine, carrying) a pal’s pooch in Coral Gables.
What She’s Wearing. Back crochet dress from a little vintage shop in North Miami Beach and chunky purple ring and red bag, both by Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Favorite Places to Shop: “I love to shop online. I usually check out ebay and Bluefly for shoes and accessories, and RevolveClothing.com for just about everything!”
Fashion Philosophy: “When in doubt, always wear heels.”
Holiday Wish List: “A Schwinn cruiser bike and a Chanel classic flap bag in lambskin. (I'll take any color!)”
5. Brandon Grant, marketing manager, 25
Where: Out and about in the Design District.
What He’s Wearing: Jacket and gray jeans by Diesel, striped shirt by Forever 21, Zara boots, and a jaunty newsboy hat that belonged to his dad.
Best Part of Getting Dressed: “Shopping my closet. I like to mix and match everything. I always buy pieces that can go with at least four things in my closet.”
Favorite Shops: “Diesel, the Webster, Heritage (Forever 21), Fly Boutique for amazing vintage stuff. I also can’t wait for All Saints to open on Lincoln Road. I shop their website a lot—amazing stuff.”
Holiday Wish List: “I really want the Council of Fashion Designers of America's American Fashion Cookbook. My boyfriend and I love to cook, and if I can somehow bring fashion into the kitchen, I am all for it.”
Brooke Siegel is the Editor Daily Candy Miami.
