12 years ago by
I met Laure during the exhausting fashion week circuit and I loved her energy right away. Plus, she’s French but lives in the States so in like ten seconds, we totally clicked!
Laure is the owner and buyer for an awesome store in Miami called The Webster (the kind of place that you just want to buy everything in the shop)(I ended up leaving with a skirt and a pair of shoes but there’s a whole day ahead for me to cave-in on so much other stuff!)(Help!).
I asked her to make us a little, yet very personal, guide-book for Miami (we tested out a few places together), a city that has started to hold a very special place in my heart.
You can go to all of them because they’ve all been tested and super approved!
How would you describe Miami to someone who has never been?
Miami is a sunny and colourful city on the beach with a unique Caribbean Art-Deco architecture, at the crossroads of South/Latin-America and classic USA.
Where is the best place to unwind?
The “Brazilian” beach South of 5th Street and the Fairchild Botanical Garden, where not only the flowers, plants and trees are absolutely sumptuous but they also do amazing artists shows like the biggest Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne outdoor show in the USA last year.
What is your absolute favorite restaurant?
Mandolin, Casa Tua and Cecconi’s at the Soho Beach House. Garcias for fresh fish and Tap Tap for the delicious Haitian food and amazing decor.
What is the best way to get around the city–car, scooter, bike?
Beach-cruisers are my favorites! Especially around South Beach…it is flat and easy. But the fact that Florida law doesn’t require people to wear helmets on scooters makes it extremely popular with my European friends.
Where is your favorite place to buy vintage?
C. Madeleine’s, a one-of-kind, extremely well-edited vintage store where the clothes are divided by years, the 30s, 40s, 50s, etc… An amazing real-life fashion history class!!!
Where do you go for a night out with girlfriends?
Mr Chow and Soho House or Bardot if we feel like dancing.
And for brunch?
Icebox, for homemade delicious food and cakes.
Where is the best place to get in a good work out?
Pilates at David Barton Gym or yoga at Green Monkey.
What is your city’s philosophy?
Enjoy every sunset as if it was the last one but be ready for the next day sunrise!
Where do you go to pamper yourself?
The Standard Spa.
Where is your favorite place to have a coffee and people watch?
The News Café and the Lobby Café at The Raleigh Hotel.
What is your Miami clothing staple?
For the beach I wear an Eres bathing suit for sure, Rondini “Tropeziennes” sandals and Garrett Leigh sunglasses.
For work I wear my Balenciaga printed dress and my favorite Pierre Hardy green suede high-heel shoes.
The one item I never travel without is my Balenciaga black motorcycle jacket.
What is the very touristy place that you still love to go to sometimes?
Joe’s Stone Crab, in season.
Tell me about your ideal day in Miami…
When I’m not on the Fashion Week roller coaster between NY, London, Milano and Paris, I get up early and go for a swim. I try to do it every day, that’s the beauty of Miami’s warm weather–you can swim in the ocean all year long.
Then I bike to my office at The Webster. I order some fresh juice from Athens Juice when I get to the office. After some morning work, especially with Europe with the time difference, I often go for lunch at The Tides Hotel as it’s near The Webster. I can easily walk back and fourth and then go back to work in the store. To this day, after 4 years in Miami I still love the sunset at The Standard. A casual diner at Mandolin and a last drive by the Soho House before bed…of course during Miami Art Basel the schedule is much more intense…
I have seen Miami change so much, in a very good way, the last few years. Since I commute a lot between New York, Miami and Paris I am always so happy to come back and notice changes, and of course see a few palm trees!
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Allez, c’est parti, welcome Miami !
Ça nous a vraiment donné envie !
http://www.pose-mag.fr/2012/04/n11-en-ligne/
Une vrai Working Girl à l’état pur ! À fond dans ce qu’elle aime et qui vit sa vie à fond !
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A quand le city guide de San Francisco ??
Chouette !
I can see why this visit in Miami is much more friendly… Nothing best than a local to sho you around, and it seems that Laure is “in the place”!!
You are definitely making a lot of jealous. Thank you so much for the little piece of sunshine though ;)
We count on you to try Laure’s addresses and report!
Xx
http://murmureparis.wordpress.com/
I live in the city and I vouch for her choices! I have a few of my own if yoga re interested.
The Webster seems so interesting! should visit it when I finally
plan a miami trip!
http://www.mepunekar.wordpress.com
Jolie interview.
Il est surprenant de constater à quel point une ville comme Miami est devenue the place to be. Alors qu’il ya quelques années c’était encore une ville réservé au jeunes retraités et aux culturiste en tout genre. Aujourd’hui on a vraiment envie de s’y installer (et pas que pour le superbe panorama sur l’océan). Il existe une véritable vie artistique et culturel.
Cette ville mérite toute notre attention !
Bonne fin de séjour à Miami Garance !
http://en-mode-parisienne.com
Le Rusty Pelican est un super resto aussi!
A essayer, au moins pour la vue de Miami la nuit!
Ah la la Miami me tente de plus en plus, et les Keys aussi. Il va falloir que je me fasse une (longue) virée en Floride un de ces jours… Mais comme partout, c’est mieux quand on a des sous.
Laure’s style is fresh and optimistic. It brings on happiness!
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This woman is so lucky! I need to relocate my online store to Miami, seriously.
Elisa
Wandering Minds
http://www.ourwanderingminds.com
and what about those Jimmy Choo sandals you showed us on Twitter? are the ones you bought at The Webster?
http://brandnewbyanna.blogspot.com
Something is definitely happening in the blogging verse – I’m seeing oxford shirts, like the one in this picture – everywhere, so I guess it’s a sign that that’s what I need to be wearing to work today.
Loved this gorgeous woman’s profile.
Thanks for always bringing the inspiration Garance! <3 <3
xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
http://www.natashafatah.blogspot.com
Her outfit is super cute, but I’m in awe of her hair!!
http://anna-gemutlichkeit.blogspot.com/
The sunshine and the skirt go so well with her smile!
a classic miami girl :)
Comme un air de vacances !
http://www.enmodefashion.com
She has such a feminine smile…and the sunrise in the pic is amazing :-) I would love to visit Miami!
Kisses
Silvia
http://bornineightytwo.com
She looks absolutely amazing in this photo.
Please check out http://www.iris-teo.tumblr.com < fashion, style & love.
Cette fille est superbe :)
Glad to hear so many good words about my city! My family friends own Garcia’s. Hooray Miami!! I am on the West coast and I crave a good plate of ropa vieja with platanos.
Thanks Garance. x
It’s so intriguing to meet the people you bring into your blog. There’s so many interesting people out there and you are truly blessed to be one of them and be amongst them…
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Elle est sublime et vraiment inspirante ! Ce billet me donne envie de découvrir Miami ne serait-ce que pour me baigner avant le boulot puis ensuite y aller en vélo comme elle dit cest le must !
Bisous
J
Garance j’ai une question , tu vas assisté pour la deuxième fois au festival Coachella , ou tu es à Miami pour autre chose ? :)
J’adore son look et son sourire! Belle photo.
Gaby Lang,
http://gabylang.blogspot.com
Aaaah Miami, encore une ville que je rêve d’aller visiter. Merci pour ces petits tuyaux que je mets dans un coin de ma tête, maintenant financièrement sont’ils tous abordables?
Le spa au Standart je pense que ça pas le faire … mais les restos seront testés peu importe le budget ;p
G.
xx
Ca donne trop envie d’aller à Miami !
xxx
Anne
http://www.melledubndidu.fr/
amazing picture! she looks great, her smile and her attitude are so natural!
Love her style!
De bonnes petites informations… De quoi avoir envie de prendre le prochain avion pour Miami.
Moi aussi, le matin, je vais me baigner dans les vagues de l’océan avant d’aller travailler. Quel régal. (Pardon, j’habite Paris ? Je suis démasquée ?)
Bonne journée,
Merci pour l’interview très sympathique,
Nathalie
i’ve never been to miami….. so vibrantly different to nyc. it would be a delightful change of pace.
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Superbe ! Et quel beau prénom ;)
Ah, la magie de la blouse blanche! Un post et un jeune femme pleins de soleil, maintenant, tout ce que je veux, c’est m’envoler vers Miami (mais sans le bikini et les talons aiguille en pleine rue!) Bonne journée!
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c’est top le Webster!! C’est comme Colette en fait c’est cher et beau!!!
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Là tout de suite, cela fait vraiment, vraiment très, très envie! Irrésistible. Il faut – définitivement- que je visite Miami!
;-)
On perçoit son énergie dans la photo…
ahhh miami <3 <3
ville extraordinaire où il fait si bon vivre !!
She is beautiful! Love the light in this photo.
Photo magnifique.
Tellement Miami.
J’adore.
I just love how you are transmitting warmth, good mood, and sunshine in your fotos! Very good work! Especially al the people in the northern hemnisphere need that after months of freezing cold. Very nice work – again!!
Enjoy Miami!
Patricia from Bolivia
http://www.patriciayclea.com
yay so happy for this miami city guide! thank you! x
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Meu Deus!! Me apaixonei pela saia dela!!! Linda demais!
Beijos do Brasil.
http://www.karolisthenewblack.blogspot.com.br
Tout ce que tu écris sur cette fille est vrai, j’ai eu l’occasion de la rencontrer et de la croiser à l’époque ou elle travaillait chez YSL. Cette fille à une beauté extérieure mais elle rayonne encore plus de l’intérieur ! Elle n’a pas changé, je lui souhaite encore beaucoup de belles choses à vivre et Miami lui réussie …
Jolie jupe ! :)
J’adore ce post!
Xoxo
http://lauralexo.blogspot.com
Cette fille a une vie de rêve ou bien? J’échange la mienne contre la sienne tout de suite!
Quelle belle énergie ! Bravo a Laure, elle illumine Miami !
Honnetement jen ‘avais pas un super opinion de Miami avant de lire cet entretiens! Ca me parait trop chaud et rempli de criminel ou de jeune etudiants fetard (oui je me fis aux films hollywoodiens!) mais maintenant je suis vraiment curieuse d’aller y faire un tourd! Merci Garance!
Beautiful picture!
xx
Karo
Love her skirt!
Garance, if you ever come to Minneapolis or Seattle, let me know, and I’ll put together a fun list of places to visit and things to do for you! I know both cities well!
xo
Mary
ArtOfWore.com
Tu me donnes vraiment envie d’y aller!!!
Oh oui, trop jalouse de ne pas être sous le soleil de Miami, ici il fait encore bien froid… brrrr
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WONDERFUL PICTURE!
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Her outfit encapsulates what I aspire to be style-wise. Easy, simple, elegant, personal – i love it. It has been wonderful to get to know Miami – and to be excited about its culture – via your blog posts of late. I am stuck at a small, liberal arts school in OHIO!!! of all places, and its nice to live vicariously through you, and get excited about what post-graduate life will have in store for me! Besos!
x Peter @ http://low–couture.blogspot.com
Great look! Can’t wait to go to Miami!
http://fiveminutefashions.blogspot.com/
beautiful photo…love how simply she is dress……
great smile….soo happy…
really enjoyed reading about miami
http://www.vasilievablog.com/
x
This is gorgeous. I am craving some sunshine and shopping more than ever now!! A x
http://becomingraje.blogspot.co.uk/
i can’t tell you how much i love this photograph, the interview and MIAMI which I will be going back to in MAY for my 4rth trip!!! i love that city, it is amazingly beautiful and interesting.
Garance, thanks for sharing this conversation, and you are lucky to have met the creator behind the Webster :)
xo dina
http://www.lifeofphi.com
i love your profiling of beautiful people!!! super cool. love it
xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/
Bonjour, Garance! Je suis du Brésil et un grand fan de votre blog.
J’aime la mode et vos conseils sont toujours ótimas.Tenho un blog ici, au Brésil, a appelé http://muraltrend.blogspot.com.br – Je vais être très honoré de recevoir votre visite.
Garance, sais-tu d’ou vient son short, ou est-ce une jupe ? J’adore l’imprimé !
Merci pour cette interview ensoleillee qui donne envie de vacances.
Des bises de Pékin ou l’été est déjà là sans qu’on soit passé par la case printemps (sympa, mais le casse-tete pour les fringues (mais c’est un autre sujet !!)
Bonjour Garance,
Je ne sais pas si tu vas pouvroir répondre à cette question ou si tu auras le temps tout simplement mais Miami est-elle users friendly. Autrement dit, peut-on s’y déplacer facilement à pied ou en transport public ou c’est comme à LA et il faut une bagnole pour aller partout sinon on est coincé?
SO NICE!!!!!!
Très belle photo ! Quelle chance d’être à Miami !
Bises
Léti
Her shorts are adorable! :)
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I like her philosophy: “Enjoy every sunset..”, I think I might be stolen it :)
http://streetlounge.blogspot.com/
love her smile!!!
http://bonnieclydemarni.blogspot.com/
Webster will be launching a collection with Target this May so I can’t wait to see some of the pieces in a less expensive price bracket…I am eyeing the espadrilles that will be part of the collection.
D’où vient cette magnifique jupe imprimé tropiques? Je la veux!
Karine
Quel “bon timing”! J’ y vais pour feter mes 40 ans a la fin du moi et ce guide est parfait. Merci Garance!
Love how she starts out her usual days and gets fresh juice! Kind of jealous…
J’adore the interviews you do with everyone. So insightful and so interesting. And I want to be in Miami tooooo! I want the sun and to be able to wear sundresses and sandals, and have an excuse to sip pina coladas all day long :)
Amy Rose xxx
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I also had the pleasure of meeting Laure during fashion week. It was during a show featuring some blouses worn by elitecasting.co models. She has a great eye, come to find out she did get them for her shop. My friend in Miami sent my favorite color to me for my birthday.
Did you see the beautiful blue panama hat! How amazingly cool! We saw so many hats down there when we visited last October.
Miami ne m’a jamais fait rêver mais là je suis conquise !!
Super interview, c’est vrai que moi aussi j’ai été agréablement surprise par Miami. Ce n’est pas que plages/clubs comme beaucoup pourraient l’imaginer…
Actuellement à Miami je profite de toutes les bonnes vibrations de la ville mais pas vraiment des adresses de restaurants donnés par Laure…qui me déçoivent… Elle est bien meilleure en choix de mode et sa boutique est super! Elle a juste oublié la gastronomie européenne!
Love the image! That light is so remnicent of Miami! :)