FEBRUARY 2009: Shop Talk. The manager at the recently opened Henri Bendel in Aventura Mall talks about this season's must-haves, a few of her favorite things and the critical essentials for every Miami woman's wardrobe.

Name: Audrey Muller
Age: 29
Most coveted item for Spring: Bendel's Large Disturbed Stripe Weekender ($495). It's the perfect travel piece for long weekend trips or a chic airplane carry-on bag.
A Bendel woman: Loves fashion, but never takes it too seriously.
Off-the-rack favorite: Anything by Diane Von Furstenberg, her designs are fun, sexy and always perfect for any occasion.
Off-the-runway favorite: Louis Vuitton's little black dress with bows down the back from the cruise collection.
Favorite new item in your store right now: The incredibly chic Stoner Clutch in silver or bronze ($325). It's the all around perfect shape and style to wear with anything from jeans and a t-shirt to your favorite party dress.
Every woman in Miami should own: A little black dress and a bikini.
Favorite artist: Klimt
Beauty indulgence: Spa treatments at Aveda.
Favorite denim: Citizens of Humanity.
Must-have fashion accessory: Henri Bendel's Debutante ring ($68). It's the perfect sparkling accessory for any outfit!
Favorite Miami nightspot: The Gansevoort hotel…whether inside at Louis or on the roof at Plunge, you feel like you are in the middle of a Vogue shoot!
19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Aventura, 305-935-7424

Picture Caption: The Henri Bendel store in Aventura Mall (right). Henri Bendel weekender, $395 (below).