Hello Darlings, I only brought my favourite Polka Dot— my carry-on suitcase with a pet name— to Miami. Polka Dot has been my loyal travel companion for the past year and has never failed to fit five pairs of heels in company of all my outfits. As I packed for this adventure, I was expecting to go shopping for new summer items.
As a Canadian shopping enthusiast, I am a frequent “victim” of high shipping fees, price inflation and crazy duties. With American travel in my future, I saved up the past few months planning to indulge in the land of lower taxes and smaller price tags. Image my surprise when it is +25 celsius outside, but the stores are stocked with parkas, boots and hats! WHAT?
I never expected in the land of sunshine that I would mostly find the north pole in stores. After a week, and some pretty serious shopping endeavours, I have only managed to find one summer-y piece – a cute pair of sandals! My summer fabulous list has only one check mark! As for all those cute bikinis, sun-dresses and beach bags, well I have reverted to clicking my little heart away with online shopping.
What I have noticed – also – is that many women in Miami wear thigh-high boots with sun-dresses, and boots with shorts, which is an awkward combination given the temperatures outside.
I AM WEARING: Wilfred Shirt Dress // Coach Madison Leather Lindsay Satchel // 3.1 Phillip Lim Simon Sunglasse // Sergio Zelcer Teeny Flat
Thanks to a cute boutique called Joanna Paige in Brickell Village, I found a precious pair of bow leopard print sandals by a local designer, Sergio Zelcer. The store offers a great season appropriate selection of accessories, handbags and shoes.
I was so looking forward to my Miami shopping experience, but have really been caught by surprise to find that stores in warm climates stock up with winter merchandise. Why?
With Love…
Marta
I ADORE that white shirt-dress! So chic!
XX Kathryn
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I love your shirt dress!
Can I ask what nail polish you are wearing, it’s a gorgeous colour!
How cute is that little pup! Love the new sandal purchases as well
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
Love the sandals and the little furry friend!
As to why most stores stock up on warmer clothing is that most local common folk find it colder then we from the north would. Also you’re in Florida, where tons of Canadians flock ever year along with the birds, most are for the sun and shopping… from a business perspective – they’re not going to return to Canada with a cute summer dress in tow here while it’s ridiculously cold. The fashion industry is a bit unpredictable like that. Haha
I guess those that live in the warmer climates want to have the “fun” of winter dressing, too, and their shops get sent clothes from central warehouses which stock winter clothes in the winter season! I agree that it’s awkward to wear boots with summer dresses and I would never go for that combination. At least you found a really cute pair of sandals!
So strange. I can’t imagine wearing thigh high boots with sundresses, and I have always though boots with shorts in summer looks really odd. It’d be so hot!
That’s what I was thinking: “you must be so hot!” It was just really strange to see but I suppose everyone has their own preference.