This Brazilian designer has fun, unique, gorgeous tropical prints inspired by sixties designs. The…read morefabrics, colors, and designs are beautiful. The boutique with an outside patio for coffee is inspiring and fun! Valet parking is available. The shop is secure and you will be let into the store by an associate. www.adrianabarra.com.br

I came into the shop specifically to buy Tun Design jewelry. They are one of the few places that…read moreyou can buy these pieces in São Paulo. When I entered the shop, I was pleased to see a very cute, two story shop. There were beautiful dresses with great color palettes, as well as other jewelry, purses, etc. Despite that I only came for one thing, I still took my time and enjoyed browsing the store. One of these days I need to learn what my Brasilian size is. As for the Tun Design collection, they had necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. I was happy with my selection, and bought 4 things! Oops. I look forward to coming here in the future!

Arguably Sao Paulo's highest-end mall, Shopping Iguatemi offers all the usual international brands…read moreplus several Brazilian originals. Spread across several levels, and in many ways a labyrinth, this is also the home of Manioca and Davvero Gelato

I have a love hate relationship with this mall. It is a São Paulo classic and great place to people…read morewatch encapsulating everyone from Botox filled elite to everyday workers grabbing a bite at the food court. I've bought some nice gifts here for others, shipped packages to the U.S. (The FedEx kiosk doesn't charge a ridiculous markup.), and eaten magnificent meals. There are tasty free samples to try and beautiful designer handbags to ogle. The installations in the center courtyard are nice, and the embroidery and wrapping kiosks hidden in a random alley have saved my but. They have ample bike parking and decent froyo. I can't say this place doesn't have its pros. The issue is that the place is just plain over-priced and poorly organized. I don't love any of the higher end Brazilian women's brands that they have there. I prefer many of the shops on/near Oscar Freire for the same price range. Of the very few lower price point stores, they always run out of sizes or try to sell me clothes with defaults or stains. The service isn't ever that attentive to me, probably because I don't get all dressed up to go to the mall like most Brazilians do. Much of the mall feels like it is in an underground tunnel, and none of the escalators flow easily from the top floor to the bottom floor of the mall. While the uncovered parking area out back is lovely with gorgeous old trees, the other options you are forced to use when it's full are dark and hard to maneuver. Like every other mall in town, I find this place to be a necessary evil at times. In my opinion this particular one is best for eating and a few specialty stops only.