Shopping In. . . South Beach

Here are some gay-friendly suggestions when it comes to shopping on Miami Beach.

By Juan Lopez

Looking for places to shop during the day? There are plenty of options, but Lincoln Road is your best bet. Here are some gay-friendly suggestions.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Base is an oasis of cool where you can shop for everything from clothes to jewelry to music cds and books. This gay-owned business is a great place to find a cool outfit or a sweet looking watch. (Think Fred Segal in Los Angeles or Collette in Paris). Base is a curated shopping experience like no other on South Beach. Prices vary from moderate to expensive and major credit cards are accepted.

Base, 939 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach; 305-531-4982. 
Hours: Mon-Thu. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

CHIC SAVINGS
Don’t want to break the bank but need that perfect white v-neck to set off your new kick-ass tan? Then American Apparel is the place for you. From t-shirts to shorts to colorful underwear you can find it here at a reasonable price. Aside from the Lincoln Road location, you can find sister stores at 840 Ocean Drive and on 1441 Washington Ave.

American Apparel, 720 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-672-1799
Hours: Mon. – Thurs., 10 a.m. - Midnight; Fri., Sat., Sun. 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.

PAMPER YOURSELF
Looking for some SPF or maybe some moisturizer for your sun-kissed skin? How about some aromatherapy candle action for your room? Or maybe you need a haircut, or a manicure or how about a pedicure so you can strut in your Havanese flip-flops without worries? Then check out Kiehls and Brownes & Co. The two are located across from each other on Lincoln Rd. Shop at Kiehls for your skin needs or make an appointment at Brownes & Co.'s full-service salon. Be sure to scope the selection of beauty products, perfumes/colognes and candles at Brownes. Both are moderate to expensive and accept major credit cards.

Brownes & Co., 841 Lincoln Rd., Miami; 305-573-5221.
Hours: Mon-Thu. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Kiehls, 832 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach; 305-531-0404.
Hours:  Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun. Noon - 8 p.m.