Bag it.
SHOP
Fia Handbags Launch
What: From local designer Fiammetta DiMauro comes a new, colorful line of totes, envelope clutches, and satchels.
Why: Exotic prints, structured handles, sturdy hardware, and fun shapes.
When: You’re feeling bold.
Where: Online at fiastyle.com.
Off the Mile Bridal Event
What: Those awesome, oft-forgotten independent boutiques of the Bird Road Art District host a block party, complete with discounts, raffles, live music, and new summer lines.
Why: Hard-to-find gowns from newbie Sasha’s Bridal Boutique, local designer Nina Loren’s latest jewels (check out the cascading petal bib), and affordable fashions by Prinzzesa.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 4750 SW 72nd Ave.
EAT
Todo Frio’s New Menu
What: The landmark ice cream shop introduces a collection of Miami-inspired treats.
Why: The Guava-Q (a scoop of Guavalicious ice cream sprinkled with queso blanco chunks and hot guava syrup), Cafecito Joe (a scoop of Energizer Joe ice cream topped with a shot of Cuban coffee), and the Sizzling Pineapple (coconut, guava, and mango ice cream over half a pineapple and topped with banana slices, strawberry, and guava syrup).
When: Mon.-Thurs., noon-9:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-9 p.m.
Where: 2715 SW 37th Ave. (305-442-1907).
PAMPER
The Palms Hotel & Spa’s Sip & Spa Thursdays
What: All regular spa and salon services are 50 percent off at the Miami Beach hotel every Thurs.
Why: Complimentary mini treatments and Nolet’s Gin Spa Bramble cocktail station, plus half off appetizers and drinks at in-house lounge Essensia.
When: Discounted beauty services, 1-9 p.m.; treatments and nibbles, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Aveda, 3025 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (305-908-5460).
SWEAT
Newton’s Law of Fitness Opens
What: The new South Miami wellness center launches with an a la carte menu of 75-minute classes sans contract or initiation fee.
Why: Work every muscle with kettlebells, battle ropes, kickboxing, Pilates, or outdoor boot camps.
When: Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: 7150 SW 62nd Ave. (305-667-7779).
Photo: Courtesy of Fia








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