Holiday Gift Shopping in Miami
Updated: October 19, 2009
It's never too early to start checking off names from the holiday checklist or finding that special gift for that special someone. From designer European dresses in SoBe to thrifty consignment wares that are still worth wrapping proudly, we've got some of the best shopping ideas regardless of your budgetary restrictions this season.
On this page:Hey Big Spender, Budget Buys.
Hey Big Spender
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Base
Read Reviews939 Lincoln Rd, Miami, FL 33139 (map)
If he's into fine duds, this Lincoln Road hotspot is the place. From the citrusy scent sprayed into the air to the latest electronica thumping, this is a feast for the senses. More of the unique clothing items are for men, though there's also a modest selection of dresses and accessories for women.
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D-A-S-H Miami
Write a review815 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
Some boutiques draw celebrities, but this one is a star itself. The Kardashian sisters opened this South Beach apparel store in 2009, serving as the backdrop of their Miami-based reality television series. Thrifty souvenir shoppers can snap up Kardashian water bottles or Junk Food t-shirts, but the real draws are the high-end designer duds handpicked by the stylish sisters.
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The Dog Bar South Beach
Read Reviews723 Lincoln Ln N, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
Even pooches like to be pampered. This upscale pet accessories store stocks stainless feeder bowls, imported doggie snacks and even canine strollers. There is also a limited selection of gear for fancy felines, but it's a dog's world here.
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Jimmy Choo Usa
Write a review360 San Lorenzo Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (map)
The Village at Merrick Park offers three floors of temptations to max out those credit cards. This is a popular choice for fancy Italian footwear, whether the shoes are crocodile skin with soft leather soles for women or Euro-inspired loafers for men.
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Intermix
Read Reviews634 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)
When there's a $540 twisted bodice lace floral dress on display, it's there to shoo away the penny pinchers and vet the crowd. From daytime glam to nighttime dresses that will turn heads, this South Beach boutique makes no excuses for its price tags. It doesn't have to.
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Ios
Read Reviews3109 Commodore Plz, Miami, FL 33133 (map)
It's not easy lasting in Coconut Grove, where even trendy shops have the lifespan of a fruit fly. This institution has been at it for over a decade, suiting up ladies with designer dresses and accessories. It's a New York City vibe, in a good way.
Budget Buys
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Miami Twice Antiques
Write a review6562 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155 (map)
Dismiss the notion of secondhand stores as a haven for charity drop-offs or forgotten fashions. These owners raid estate sales and consignment stores to stock up on retro designer apparel at thrift shop prices.
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Disney's Character Warehouse
Write a review11401 NW 12th St, Miami, FL 33172 (map)
Mickey Mouse may be the golden standard in licensed kid wear, but there's no point in overpaying for stamped or embroidered Disney merchandise at the ubiquitous Disney Stores in nearly every mall in town. This Dolphin Mall outlet store is the final resting place for overstocks from Disney's theme parks and the namesake retail chain.
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Guayaberas Etc.
Read Reviews270 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)
Miami's humidity makes these Cuban pleated shirts popular nighttime wear, regardless of the wearer's ethnicity. The traditional linen or cotton varieties aren't cheap, but the perfectly acceptable poly cotton lines start at just $24 for a stylish look that fits in for all social outings short of black tie fetes.
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Maruchi Clothing Store
Read Reviews7861 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155 (map)
Brand-name apparel and footwear get marked down at this modest yet buzzing boutique. You'll find plenty of the big names here, like BCBG heels and Laundry by Shelli Segal dresses, at closeout prices.
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Niebla Shoes
Write a review708 SW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33135 (map)
This small Little Havana footwear shop makes Payless and DSW look like gougers. After all, paying $5 for a pair of shoes in a wide range of colors and styles is a bargain. Some of the shoes are more fashionable and sturdier than others, so take the time to find the diamonds in the rough.
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