If there was ever action at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, it was at the W Hotel & Residences. Check out our coverage of the fashionable happenings at this haute hotel.

Shoes, shoes, shoes! The way to a girl’s heart is always shoes. In Miami, the heels are higher and always in style! Add some sparkle to your wardrrobe with these haute 5 shoe stores.

In honor of Miami Spice, I stopped by the Fontainebleau Miami Beach to check out their three highly-acclaimed signature restaurants: Gotham Steak, Scarpetta and Hakkasan, as well as their modern American café Vida. Boy was I impressed! From fresh seafood to steak that literally made me want to marry Chef Alfred, the Miami Spice menus at each and every Fontainebleau restaurant do not disappoint. Here are the dishes that impressed me most while visiting the hotel.

Crazy 8’s at Sunset Lounge at Mondrian invites guests to a special evening hosted by the United Way Young Leaders committee on Thursday, July 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle while enjoying two hours of complimentary Sundown Sidecars and Twilight Margaritas from Sunset Lounge and delicious passed hor d’oeuvres from Asia de Cuba.

On Saturday, July 17, Miami fashionistas Amanda Fernandez-Leon, Jacquelynn Powers, Jilian Sanz and Sarah Arison hosted an intimate shopping soiree at Trina Turk Bal Harbour coinciding with Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim. In celebration of the designer’s appointment as the Mercedes-Benz Presents designer, the event offered guests the opportunity to browse the new Swim & Spa collection as well as mingle with Trina Turk herself.

Lisa Blue had an impressive showing on Monday, July 19 for her U.S. launch during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. A fan favorite in Australia, Lisa Blue showed 15 looks ranging from Aboriginal to Renaissance Lace and had viewers commenting that she was the highlight of this season’s fashion week.

In celebration of their new charge card ZYNC, American Express brought together the stylish crowd of Miami for a unique experience that provided special access to the fashions they love. Hosted at the Raleigh Pool on Sunday, July 18, ZYNC’s “Swim & Style” exclusive pool party featured the latest swimwear fashions from chic Miami boutique Nic del Mar.

From wedges to flats, few have their finger on the pulse of Miami more than Lisa Pliner, fashion expert, designer and creative director for Donald J Pliner. We took a few moments with the Miami-born fashionista herself to get her take on Mercedes-Fashion Week Swim and what we can expect from her line this season.

To shop or not to shop – that is the question. And the answer is yes! In Miami, fashion takes on its own meaning. The shoes are stunning, the suits are sharp and accessories bling to the fullest. The very best of fashion can be found at these luxurious stores. From trendy stores to luxurious footwear, look no farther than these five shopping locales.