Nothing lifts our spirits better than retail therapy, and, thanks to Miami's healthy economy these days, there are plenty of boutique openings to keep us in a perennial state of bliss. We like to think of it as an investment in our mental health.

Mr. Louboutin, the undisputed rockstar of footwear designers, made a stop at Bal Harbour Shops in celebration of his brand's 20th anniversary. Armed with candy-colored Sharpies, he took his time signing soles of shoes.

Oh, the things we learned this week, from how to style oneself with edgy aplomb (with the help of Internet it girl Leandra Medine) to the secrets of a happy marriage, NBA-style

This week, timelessly chic Bal Harbour Shops (circa 1965) -- simply "the mall" to many of us -- was the destination for two so-glad-we-went events.