Though most folks turn to pastors for biblical rather than sartorial guidence, Miami/Dallas megachurch minister Ed Young is doing his damnest (oops, darnedest) to preach a bit of style from the pulpit. Holding forth from Pastorfashion.com (can't believe that address was free), Young offers what he calls "Fashion Tips For the Faithful" tailored to an evangelical audience (a set not known for refined tastes). Unfortunately, we're not down with all of this lay pastor's commandments. He's against "sensual" dressing, belts with suits, and, one would assume, sex before marriage.

But we, like Young, believe that bulky suits are unholy and that, "square-toe shoes are from the Devil". And, we applaud Young's effort to bring standards to his flock, even if he comes off like Ned Flanders trying to "kick it" with the kids. "If people take a step and think about it they would see it. God created color, God created design. He created things that look nice and we're simply doing what he wants us to do. Being a follower of Christ should be cool because God is cool, God is hip." We're no theologians, but we never thought of God as Karl Lagerfeld — or vice versa for that matter. Generally, though, we're going stick to Glenn O'Brien for menswear tips and keep our own counsel on the rest, if no one minds. What say you? Should religion and fashion mix, or is vanity a true sin? (ABC)



Video/Photo: Via ABC.

Open any luxury fashion mag and you will be sure to spot model Chanel Iman grinning back winningly, or creating major body envy, or both. (Also, Chanel as a killer? Well, killer.) Yes, we always love to see her adorned in Dolce and Gabbana or Dior, but — this is Miami —spying her peepers' game is pretty awesome: A pair of Tom Fords here, some Ray-Bans there. We caught up with the Victoria’s Secret Angel this week for Sunglass Hut’s Summer Block Party in Miami to celebrate the opening of their largest store yet. Although she admits to loving a good pair of sunnies, this Vogue cover girl is anything but shady.

Browsing local and foreign artists at your favorite galleries means two things for your style: One, it's a bit more high maintenance than your everyday work or beach wear; Two, you get to be much more creative. With all the contemporary creators, dealers, and (obvs) artwork you'll be surrounding yourself with, it's important (and, let's face it, fun) to dress accordingly. So head check out our round-up of cool Miami art galleries in the Wynwood Arts District.

Aww! The Miami Seaquarium has a widdle-bittie new addition in the form of a baby dolphin! (NBC Miami)

Velvet Magazine imagines the lush life when lived in Miami with a new spread shot by Marcus Ohlsson. The sex, the color, the luxury is there — but somehow it doesn't feel like real life. Where's our pool boy? (Fashion Gone Rogue)

Okay, while we aren't exactly in the Bahamas, Bimini is the closest island to us...which means we can literally dress all of Miami's youngsters in these Toms' Bimini Shoes, right? Right. (Miami Nice Pop-Up)

Holy moly! Jetsetter, Gilt's travel site, ran a "Pin It To Win It" contest, which manages to harness Pinterest for 150% of traffic. We knew we were addicted for a reason. (Mashable)

Wanna chill with Miami's own Pitbull? It'll only cost you $120, and require you spending Memorial Day in a liquor store. Sounds rad, right? (Crossfade)

Local blogger Daniela Ramirez from Nany’s Klozet brings us a classy DIY inspired by Jessica Alba. (Nany’s Klozet)

Bringing out the spirit of Miami was the objective for this month’s issue of Rue, an online interior design magazine with a "Miami Zest" theme... Makes us want a bright green clock! (Miami Nice)

The uber-attractive We Can Pretend Girls talk DIY and inspiration on Nike’s Tumblr page — plus cute pictures to boot. (Made by Nike)

Miami music alert! Miami New Times brings us some new local artists. We can’t deny talent...and even more so when it’s our talent. (Miami New Times)

She makes dresses and he makes art, and now Donna Karen and Philippe Dodard are coming together for Haiti. A reason we can get behind, right? (Miami Herald)

For $5 you can hire someone to "like" your Facebook photos, make your filtered artsy Instagrams seem appreciated ...or, uh, fake a break-up in Spanish. From simple interactions we take for granted to larger manipulations, it's listings like these that litter GirlfriendHire.com, a new website launched out of Naples by a 22-year-old entrepreneur.

The locally based site works like this: Girls sign up to deliver services to boys for a $5 in a variety of categories aimed, mostly, at satiating pretty understandable net-related anxiety and loneliness. While this ranges between feeling exploitative to just sad, GirlfriendHire also speaks to how important social media "cool" is to young dudes, as evidenced by the multitudes of posts from guys just looking for a gal to wish him happy birthday on text and Facebook — and the girls willing to oblige.

For instance, check out a few of the current listings that'll only cost lovelorn boys a Lincoln: two comments on Facebook pictures or Wall; unlimited texting for two weeks; online messaging friend forever; whatever it takes to make a girl jealous; or a former Miss Puerto Rico who will send pictures of herself. While most of the posts border safely at the PG-13, there seem to be just as many flaunting bikini shots as there are ladies who are honestly looking to make a buck just be being a warm body.

As long as the internet exists (and we care about what others think, which'll be forever), we’ll see the enterprising tap into our anxieties — so we've got a suggestion: Rebrand the company and drop the “girl” bit, because it looks like there’s an untapped market here of individuals looking to look “fake” cool on the internet...or just be less lonley. Just sayin’. (Nuts! We should’ve charged five big ones for that.) (Miami New Times)

Photo: Courtesy of GirlfriendHire

Whew. It's not just us. Apparently 6-year-olds get pretty aggro over the Kardashians too. Check out this great drawing depicting our innermost emotions. (Warming Glow)

Friends With You, Miami's colorful and creative artist collective, has helped define the Miami art and design scene — which is why we are especially bummed to hear the balloon-like creatures are moving on to greener pastures. (Miami New Times)

Miami's top bloggers and social media experts got together at the Marlins' first Social Media Lounge, which looked way more like a sexy party than a tweet-up. (The 305)

Zac Efron sports a kind of cute, kind of creepy mustache for The Paperboy, a movie about a Miami Times reporter tracking a death row case. (Just Jared Jr.)

Get out your frosted mugs, because a truck on I-95 flipped, spilling 55,000 pounds of frothy beer everywhere. (Huffington Post)

Got your party shades on, Miami? Good, because we’ve got a solid reason to celebrate! Accompanied by a proclamation from the mayor (seriously), May 23rd is officially Miami Sunglass Hut Day. For the occasion, our favorite bearer of shades, Sunglass Hut, is returning to its hometown and opening its largest (and most tech-savvy) retail store in the country, but not without a major shindig.

At 10 a.m. this Wednesday, May 23, Sunglass Hut will open its doors to the public, offering guests a chance to explore the 1,875-square-foot shop and try on over 2,000 pairs of sunnies, all in the largest Sunglass Hut space to date. Enjoy giveaways, fun promotions, and the chance to meet supermodel Chanel Iman as she talks her favorite shady trends.

Lucky event goers can even win a chance to rub elbows with celebs and enjoy some street games and cocktails at Sunglass Hut’s private VIP block party later that evening, where web sensation Karmin will be performing live.

Wanna go? Well, we have a pair of tickets to the soiree for one sunglasses-savvy fan, so comment below and we'll pick a winner at random. Go on and whip out those round-rimmed shades you’ve been dying to wear. This is one party where it’s perfectly fine to wear your sunglasses at night.

When: Wednesday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Sunglass Hut; 845 Lincoln Road; 305-674-6906.

Photo: Courtesy of Luxottica Retail

We've given you the inside scoop on her enviable wardrobe and closet, and now, you can marvel at the entire Soho pad of Webster CEO, Laure Heriard Dubreuil. Laure and her fiancé, artist Aaron Young, are the subjects of the latest Lifestyle Mirror cover story.

The fashionable couple is photographed cooking and lounging in their not-so-humble abode (we're talkin' 3,000 square foot of fabulousness!). And, as usual, the best part of the article (arguably) is the fact that (almost) everything featured in the pics is instantly shoppable. The site's editors have even found replicas of the stylish duo's one-of-a-kind furniture and art, so you can draw instant inspiration from one of NYC's (and Miami's!) most cutting-edge couples. Check out the story to read about what inspires these two, and to ogle all the Labels, with a capital "L."

With BBQs, pool parties, and breezy evening drinks filling your at-home entertaining agenda, summer is a great time to revamp your living space. We love the tropical flavor that Magic City brings, but sometimes getting that particular MIA ambiance in your home can result in one too many plastic flamingos and palm fronds. So, while adding color and regional decor is fun, any decor guru knows that without a sophisticated touch, it’s easy to lean more Buffett than beachy. To strike the right balance, we chatted up Jesse Brody of Circle Art At Home for tips and tricks on tropical decor that leave grandma-esque prints where they belong — with Nana.

The NAACP almost unanimously supported the passage of homosexual marriage this weekend in Miami, which isn't just good news, but historic news, too. (Pink Is The New Blog)

Call us prude, but when it comes to this weekend's Exxxotica, we've been doing a lot of sighing and looking the other way. But for those of you who are hoping to expand your, um, horizons, then here are some good parties to check out. Over 18, please. (Miami New Times)

No idea how they do it, but The 305 always happens to have such great vintage finds on Sundays. This week dug up poor quality (but highly entertaining) footage of the Miss Universe Pageant held in 1969. The winner was Miss Philippines. (The 305)

With a blog headline of How To Wear Leopard Print And Purple Nails Without Channeling Snooki, we just had to click. (The Wordy Girl)

Bad news for the Arsht Center this weekend! It looks like The Lion King took a couple scenic cues from The Titanic. (NBC Miami)

Neon Lights
With a successful run in NYC and Las Vegas, Robert Babylon’s “Neon Lights” is sure to brighten up Washington Ave.’s already illuminated façade. The exhibit features “the beautiful women with whom [he] has fallen in love” and debuts this Tuesday night at the World Erotic Art Museum. We’re guessing by the overwhelming amount of fishnets and tutus highlighted, they were quite the SoBe gals.
When: Tuesday, May 22 to Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m. daily, $15
Where: World Erotic Art Museum, 1205 Washington Avenue; 305-532-9336.

Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week
While most cities focus on daywear and evening, Miami tackles another industry: Swimwear. For three gloriously fashionable days, Miami Metropolitan International Fashion Week (#MMIFW for the tweet savvy folk) presents an array of international designers, new and established, to show their latest designs within the three industries. Oh, and when you’re done going gaga over these foreign gems, don’t forget about the after parties at Gavanna Miami, Cafeina Wynwood Lounge, and Kyma Lounge. Tickets are available online, so snag yours ASAP; You don’t want to miss the debut of Miami’s next big week in fashion.
When: Thursday, May 24 to Saturday, May 26, 7 p.m., Tickets, $45-375.
Where: LMNT Art Space, 55 NW 36th Street; 786-548-0188.

Soundscape Cinema Series: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Take a lead from Mr. Bueller this week and give yourself a day off to watch Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at this week’s Soundscape Cinema Series! Kick back and relax on the New World Center’s lawn and catch this iconic movie in all of its retro glory on a 7,000-square-foot projection wall.
When: Wednesday May 23 at 8:00 p.m.
Where: New World Symphony, 500 17th Street, Miami Beach; 305-673-3330.

Carolina Herrera Spring '13 Bridal Trunk Show
When it comes to the big day, nothing is as important is the dress (well, maybe the open bar, but that’s a separate topic). And if you’re in the market, let Carolina Herrera be your muse. Join Ever After Miami as they host a Carolina Herrera spring '13 Bridal Trunk Show. From organza to lace, see what next year vows to bring you for your newlywed debut.
When: Thursday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Ever After Miami, 2977 McFarlane Rd Suite 100B; 305-444-7300.

Sizzlin Sundays at the Mandarin Oriental
Sundays should be all about relaxing and when the Mandarin Oriental calls you over to kick back and enjoy $8 cocktails, you answer. For six hours every Sunday, rejoice in the beautiful Miami warmth with some manis/pedis, beach games, private cabanas, and a super delish gourmet menu at the Oasis Beach Club. With Miami providing the picturesque ocean view and much needed sun, all you need to bring is your sunscreen.
When: Sundays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 500 Brickell Key Drive; 305-913-8288.

Photo: Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental