Camila de Souza 17, looks at shoes at O'Shoes at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida, July 16, 2012. These may be the dog days of summer in South Florida, but for Brazilian visitors, July is prime time. It's winter vacation season in South America's largest country. And despite a slowing economy and a weakening currency at home, Brazilians' appetite for South Florida hasn't waned. They are flocking to the retail outlets in South Florida buying designer products and also helping our economy. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

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Karlona Gonçalves, 15, Maria Luiza Cavalcante 14, and Camila de Souza 17, try on shoes at O'Shoes at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida, July 16, 2012. These may be the dog days of summer in South Florida, but for Brazilian visitors, July is prime time. It's winter vacation season in South America's largest country. And despite a slowing economy and a weakening currency at home, Brazilians' appetite for South Florida hasn't waned. They are flocking to the retail outlets in South Florida buying designer products and also helping our economy. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Luiza Marques 15, gets sprayed with perfume by sales rep Tatiana Gonzales at Elegance Perfumes at Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise, Florida, July 16, 2012. These may be the dog days of summer in South Florida, but for Brazilian visitors, July is prime time. It's winter vacation season in South America's largest country. And despite a slowing economy and a weakening currency at home, Brazilians' appetite for South Florida hasn't waned. They are flocking to the retail outlets in South Florida buying designer products and also helping our economy. CHARLES TRAINOR JR / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Michael Goldstein, president of The Mansions at Acqualina, gives his presentation during their fancy launch party, Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at their 4,600 square foot model apartment. The event also celebrates Brazilian fashion and the launch of a Miami issue for Brazilian Vogue. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF

Cristina Souza, senior designer and president of Avant Design, checks out the master sweet at the launch party for The Mansions at Acqualina, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. They geared their marketing to Brazilians with a fancy event at their 4,600 square foot model apartment. The event also celebrates Brazilian fashion and the launch of a Miami issue for Brazilian Vogue. MARICE COHN BAND / MIAMI HERALD STAFF