FASHION Magazine

If there’s one thing Miami’s known for, it’s vacation steez. And lucky for us, hoteliers have answered the call stylishly, time and time again. From South Beach to Bal Harbour and back again, Miami has oodles of seriously glam setups to choose from. So whether the hot hot heat of bustling South Beach is your thing, or you’re looking for a serene palace to catch of on some relaxation, we’ve picked the top 5 ultimate Miami spots to lay your pretty little head.

When creating his Spring 2012 collection, Jonathan Saunders had an unlikely muse: chemically sedated Miami housewives from the ’50s. His models, clad in full skirts of Floridian pastels, sauntered down the runway with bronzed skin and flesh-toned lips. It was makeup artist Lucia Pieroni’s bold use of an oversized cat eye, however, that had beauty editors swooning.

By starting with a sunny glow, bringing some drama to the eyes, and slicking on a creamy nude lipstick, you can channel Saunders’ South Beach chic with just five products!

Here’s how to do it! »

There’s nothing like the term “limited edition” to get the beauty freaks, well, freaking. What’s more: This collection is beach-inspired, warm and full of what seems like solar energy.

Just in time for the first official week of summer, Stila debuts a series of five limited-edition travel palettes ($18 each, at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques and Murale) inspired by top summer vacation spots—such as South Beach and The Hamptons—to be released periodically from now until the end of the season. Each palette is complete with themed eyeshadows, a blush and a bronzer. As if the makeup itself isn’t enough, it also contains a mirror and face chart with pro tips from Stila’s top experts.

Whether or not you actually plan on taking off to one of the five referenced luxe locales, you can certainly channel the part. Just don’t hurt your fellow shopaholics trying to get to them. It’s not very haute.

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