Is it just me, or is summer -- in all of its sweet, sexy and hot glory -- drawing to a bittersweet close far too quickly? The realization that August will soon be but a memory just hit me this morning, and I must say, your Syd is a bit sad! 

Thank goodness for Miami Week, reminding us all that, while the weather in our corner of the world may be less than desirable, hot fun in the sun is but a hot little hop and a cute li'l skip away, my jetsetting jaunters!

The endless summer that is Miami was evidenced at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week which took place July 18-21, when the rest of the domestic retail world was busy stocking their stores for fall (which, by the way, is set to be a superlative season for fashion!). 

Now, back to (sigh) Miami. Here are some of my favorite pieces to hit the runway there last month:

 Diesel did it big with bold solids ...

 Ed Hardy made history with his tatted variation of the monokini, which made its presence known again, having been locked in the trend vaults for some time ...

 Pistol Panties shot from the hip ...

 and Red Carter got kinkayyy!

So, feeling a bit like spontaneously hittin' the beach now? I know I do, and, hmm ... think I just might! See you on South Beach, Sunshines!