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Weather isn't the only thing making Miami the most beautiful city in America right now. Over the past two weeks, 88 flawless women representing their countries have flocked to Miami in preparation for this Sunday's Miss Universe competition, showing us the road to universal domination, one selfie at a time.
From how to workout with your hair intact to taking the ultimate shoe selfie in Wynwood, we've rounded up the ultimate off-duty guide to becoming the next Miss Universe, as told by the contestants themselves as they traveled around town.
How to Look Flawless While Golfing
Form is everything, as Miss Bahamas discovered when she found her next calling in life...
...and, if all else fails, make sure you're kissing up to the owner of the course.
And never underestimate the power of teamwork.
And remember: it's not about making a hole in one, but about how you good you look doing it.
How to Look Uh-Mazing On and Off Duty
It's totally cool to keep it prim and proper sometimes...
...but never underestimate the power of a good leather jacket and badass pose...
...especially if said jacket is blue and from Ted Baker and perfect in every way.
Miss Norway shoes us that floral crowns are here to stay.
Nothing says "gorgeous world dominator" like a sleek pair of white slacks...
...but if you do decide to wear a skirt, make sure it matches your surroundings.
Whatever you're wearing, make sure you stand with purpose.
...and when all else fails, just STRUT.
We all know this, but never underestimate the power of a solid pair of heels.
And, if possible, master the art of the "moody fashion blogger pose". Miss Switzerland has it down to a science, mostly because she herself is afashion blogger.
How to Not Look Like You Broke a Sweat at the Gym
Step one to having a successful workout sesh? Match your gym clothes to your wall as closely as possible.
Step two? Make sure you're being trained by a fellow contestant.
But really, breaking it down with your friends at a Zumba-thon works too.
Or you could just forego the workout all together and skip to the after-gym-session selfie...
How to Take the Perfect Shoe Selfie
Ensure you find floorspace you really connect with, like this...
...or this...
...and definitely this.
Otherwise, grab a set of friends with matching pumps and go balls to the wall with a shoe selfie explosion.
How to Take the Perfect Selfie, Period
If you're posting in the morning, ensure there are sunglasses, coffee in hand, and a supply of reading materials.
...but if you really mean business, then make sure the Trump man makes a cameo...
...or the entire posse of new friends you made at the competition.
Announce yourself when you're visiting a new place, like Miss America did when she admitted she'd never been to Miami (spoiler: she loves it)!
And keep your fans and fellow countrymen posted on every detail of the competition.
How to Wear a Miami Heat Jersey and Mean It
Flaunt your country like you've won a championship ring.
Don't be scared to add your own unique touches...
...like these insanely bright multicolor leggings.
Or you could be like Miss Great Britain and wear no pants at all.
But then hiding inside your custom-made jersey works too.
How to Cause Serious Bikini Envy
Bask in the glory of your near-flawless body...
...so that you, too, may request a live portrait of yourself lounging poolside.
Ensure you're tight with the DJ.
Two hot bods are better than one...
...unless it's one hot bod slipping through a death-defying slide for your country...
...or a video of three hot bods running through South Beach.
Either way, we're still trying to figure out if this is a Barbie doll or a real human being.
How to Take Miami Like a Pageant Girl
It's ok to skip your diet and dig in on some authentic Cuban cuisine...
...or dig in to a delicious Lebanese dinner at Layali Miami.
Then again, Italian always works when you're in serious need of a carb overload.
Wherever you go, though, make sure you're dressed to the nines.
Always make sure you bring a posse with you when you're fixing up your manis and pedis.
If you do decide to transform your mane days before the competition, make sure you're doing it at one of the best salons to get your hair colored in Miami.
And make sure you're visiting the "real Miami". Just look at Miss Norway in Little Havana. We mean, she's practically a local now.