Island Style Watch: Shop Vintage Fashionista

 

  

  

Palm Beach Lately loves dropping by one of our favorite vintage shops on the island, Fashionista, to scout pieces for upcoming events.  Fashionista shoppers benefit from Palm Beach's finest unloading their closets and filling the store with luxurious, timeless fashions from designers like Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Roberto Cavalli and Valentino.  While we adore all of their pieces, our favorites were the black and cream top by Dolce & Gabbana, black skirt by Escada and red dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. So the next time you are looking for a unique find, don't forget to check out Fashionista!

Contact: 561.249.6302 or fashionistapbch@gmail.com

Location: 298 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm

Inspired Living: Cristiana Shields Jewelry Collection

Cristiana Shields

Photography by Keith Isaac.

Fashion and jewelry have always been Cristiana Shield's passions.  She finds self-expression and joy in costume styling for movies, photo shoots and videos or designing her own jewelry collection, Shields Jewelry.  Each piece is personally hand crafted by Cristiana and comes with a title that was inspired through movies, music or a concert.  Read below to see what inspires Cristiana, her favorite spots in Palm Beach and what she can't live without.       

1. Who is your style crush?

Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Tom Ford and Gucci inspire me in fashion and to pursue my dream to someday become a known name like they have become.  My personal crushes are Adam Levine, Bradley Cooper and Chris Pine.

2. What inspired you to create your own line?

Promoting, supporting and working for other designers, such as Ralph Lauren, for so many years, my past jobs and life altering experiences, education and training in massage therapy and other modalities such as Cranial Sacral, Lomi Lomi deep tissue massage and Reiki, and my Fashion Merchandising major.  My dream growing up was to become a stylist for movies and see my name in lights.  Now my dream is to see my jewelry in the movies someday and see Shields Jewelry up in lights.  At 7 years old I had my whole life and career planned out right down to who my perfect soulmate was going to be... 30 years later I realized that God had another better plan for me.  Now I'm just going with the flow, staying consistent and keeping an open mind and heart to see what comes next.  I'm excited for the unknown.

3. What is your favorite Palm Beach spot?

The Breakers beach, the Oriental Garden at the library, the Tropical Fruit Shop (best freshly squeezed juices and smoothies), and The Runway Consignment Boutique that a friend of mine owns on Olive Ave in West Palm Beach (very L.A. boutique, best designer clothes for crazy good prices).

4. When you are not in Palm Beach, where is your favorite place to go?

Cobb Theatre in Downtown PGA (love movies), Broadway plays in NYC and concerts in Miami.

5. What is your "must have" item?

An iPhone 4 with siri (for when I feel lost :), an ipad, an adopted dog named "Lucy" that I saved from the pound, a great girlfriend to have 3 frozen margaritas with occasionally to help solve life's obstacles and a one of a kind piece of jewelry from my Shields Jewelry Collection. 

Beauty: Tea With Tammy Fender And GIVEAWAY

Palm Beach Lately recently had the pleasure of having tea with Tammy Fender at her spa on Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.  The building is an old home turned spa, so the outside is quaint and inviting and the inside is light and airy.  We stepped into the crisp, clean entryway and up a staircase into the ethereal spa on the second floor.  We loved the Anthropologie-esque waiting area and enjoyed Tammy's own blend of jasmine, lavender and vanilla tea, as well as healthy bites from Christopher's Kitchen.  Tammy is a natural beauty inside and out, as well as a wealth of knowledge on living a holistic lifestyle.  Watch our short video for a peek inside Tammy's world and be sure to book a treatment for a little piece of heaven!

Bonus: Don't miss our recent interview with Tammy and because she is so sweet, you can enter to win a FREE Tammy Fender Summer Complexion Perfection Travel Kit worth $150!  It features purifying cleansing gel, roman chamomile tonic, capillary strengthening blend, antioxidant creme, intensive repair balm and bulgarian lavender body oil.  To enter, "like" both Palm Beach Lately and Tammy Fender Holistic Skincare on Facebook.  One lucky winner will be picked next Friday, August 3, 2012.  Good luck! 

Weekender: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

  

    

Palm Beach Lately enjoyed representing Palm Beach at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 over the weekend.  We kicked off our quick trip to South Beach with backstage passes to Poko Pano's show at The Raleigh, followed by the invitation-only Vogue/Clarins event at The Webster and a delicious dinner at Mr. Chow in the W South Beach.  Before heading home in the morning, we stopped by Cecconi's in the Soho Beach House for brunch on their gorgeous patio.  Our favorite part?  Meeting the uber-cool owner of The Webster, Laure Heriard Dubreuil.  Her store is fashion genius, and she is a doll to boot!  

Pics 1-4 Poko Pano Show 

Pics 5-8 Vogue/Clarins Event at The Webster

Pic 9 Mr. Chow at the W South Beach

Pic 10 Cecconi's brunch at Soho Beach House

Style: Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2013 kicked off this week in sexy Miami, FL.  All weekend long, South Beach is the hotspot for bloggers, fashionistas and trendsetters to get their sneak peek at the latest swimsuits via chic parties and runway shows.  Palm Beach Lately was thrilled to receive an invitation to attend the Vogue/Clarins party tonight at The Webster. We'll report back on Monday with details!  In the meantime, enjoy your weekend in the sun. xo

Weekender: Daniel Boulud's Summer Pop-Up, Boulud Sud

Daniel Boulud's Boulud Sud at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club

Danielle Norcross and Beth Beattie at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club

Daniel Boulud's Boulud Sud Menu 

Cocktails 

Dipping Oil 

Flatbread  

Fried Artichokes 

Lemon-Saffron Linguini With Clams

Dessert

Dessert

Last weekend, Beth and I had the pleasure of trying Daniel Boulud's summer pop-up restaurant, Boulud Sud, at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club.  Daniel Boulud and The Brazilian Court are two of our favorites, so we knew we were in for a treat!  Tucked in the cozy indoor space overlooking the terrace, the temporary restaurant features an eclectic tasting from the Mediterranean region with "bright, bold and sunny flavors".  We enjoyed their strawberry mojito and watermelon specialty drink, a sampling of their small plates, including flatbread, fried artichokes and lemon-saffron linguini with clams, as well as dessert.  It was no surprise that everything was prepared and presented with impeccable taste!

The Mediterranean summer pop-up will be offered on an a la carte menu at dinner only seven days a week from 5:30 to 10:00 pm through September 2, 2012.  Enjoy a four-course prix fixe menu for $35 (beverage, tax and gratuity not included) served at dinner on Saturday and Sunday evenings.  To make your reservation for Boulud Sud, please call 561.655.6060 or visit www.cafeboulud.com.  

Bonus: Stay at The Brazilian Court Hotel & Beach Club and enjoy a special hotel dining package for two that includes a four-course Boulud Sud Mediterranean dinner with a glass of rose per person and beautiful accommodations.  The hotel stay and Boulud Sud dinner package are available July 3, 2012 through September 2, 2012, starting at $269 a night* (excluding tax and cost of additional beverages).  For information, please call 561.655.7740 or visit www.thebraziliancourt.com.

* Starting rate per room night plus tax.  Additional beverages and tax on dinner excluded.  Additional nights available without dinner included.  Pricing is subject to season, activity and room type availability.  Based on availability at time of booking.  Dinner reservation time and date subject to availability and is the responsibility of the guest.  Cancellation policy: seven days prior to arrival to avoid one-night charge.  Valid for single/double occupancy.

Island Style Watch: NEW Pre-Fall Joie At Rapunzel's Closet

Joie Rancher Silk Tee

 Joie Adana Leopard Top

 Joie Pinot Plaid Blouse

Last week Beth and I visited the trendy island boutique and our new sponsor, Rapunzel's Closet, to check out their Pre-Fall shipment from Joie.  Our favorites from the collection include the bright silk blouse in cobalt "china" blue, the gorgeous animal print top and the versatile plaid blouse in "currant" red.  These big personality tops can be paired with pencil skirts and skinny pants, like KAIN Label Astrid Pencil Skirt in Coral and J Brand 811 Midrise Ankle Skinny Pants.  Sarah Blackmon, who works at Rapunzel's, is modeling these looks above.

The BEST part?  Shop today through Saturday and receive a $25 gift card when you spend $250, a $50 gift card when you spend $500, a $150 gift card when you spend $1,500 and a $200 gift card when you spend $2,000!  Also, when you spend more than $250, you will automatically be entered into the raffle to win a $100 gift card!  How fab is that?!  So hurry over to Rapunzel's Closet today to get a head start on your fall wardrobe! 

Bonus: If you missed our behind-the-scenes feature on Rapunzel's Closet owner, Randi Siegal, you can click here to check it out, as well as our recent summer makeover video!   

Meet Catherine Milligan: The Artist Behind The Sketches

Catherine Milligan

Catherine Milligan is an adorable and artistic sweetheart who works for Lilly Pulitzer, a Palm Beach favorite!  We inspired her to create the drawings of the club, heart, spade and diamond that we featured this week.  Read more about her background, career and inspiration below.

1. What is your role at Lilly Pulitzer?

I'm the Assistant Manager at the Palm Beach Gardens store with a concentration in Visual Merchandising.  I've been lucky enough to travel and help open up new Lilly stores like the Breakers, the store in Charlotte, NC, and the new store in Atlanta.

2. Any artistic training or background?

I've been taking art classes since I could hold a pencil in my hand!  In high school I took AP studio art and AP art history while traveling on the weekends to Fashion Institute of Technology for classes.  I thought I wanted to be a fashion designer but quickly realized I lack the patience to sew couture gowns!  Instead, I decided to pursue a degree in Finance with a Business Administration minor, while taking art history and studio art classes to continue my art training.  I wanted to have a job in fashion that would allow me to use both my creativity and my degrees, so here I am!

3. What inspires you?

Hmmm, everything and everyone!  It's a little cliche but it's true.  It depends on what mood I'm in too, whether I want to paint, draw, merchandise, or refurbish furniture!  Fashion has always played a huge part in my life.  Fashion designers amaze me with their ability to constantly reinvent themselves and push the envelope.  Beyond fashion, I'm semi obsessed with Van Gogh and can always find inspiration in his paintings.  I love anything vintage, especially old movies and music with the Rat Pack crew, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course Audrey Hepburn!  That's why I chose to go to Salve Regina University in Newport, RI.  It was like being in the Great Gatsby movie for four years, surrounded by beautiful architecture and amazing people who inspire you daily.    

4. Where are you from?

New Jersey

        

Sketches by Catherine Milligan

Introducing The Diamond: Our Jetsetter Diva

The Diamond by Catherine Milligan

You met our colorful "Club", our sweet "Heart" and our sophisticated "Spade", now meet the last lady in our iconic lineup, our glamorous "Diamond".  Well-heeled and well-traveled, The Diamond is a glam girl who loves her bling.  Connoisseur of all things fabulous, this jetsetter is a staple on the party scene, showing up everywhere - fashionably late, of course.  Now you know all four women who symbolize the modern Palm Beachers and make up Palm Beach Lately!  Stop by tomorrow to meet the artist behind the sketches, Catherine Milligan.

Introducing The Spade: Our Sophisticated Lady

The Spade by Catherine Milligan

If you have been following along this week, you know we have been introducing you to the women behind our four icons - the club, heart, spade and diamond.  Monday you met The Club, yesterday you met The Heart and today say hello to The Spade!  A go-getter by nature, The Spade makes hard work look as enticing as play.  She's buttoned-up and whip-smart, but always makes time for her nearest and dearest.  Now that you have met three of the four girls, come back tomorrow to meet the most glamorous lady, The Diamond!    

Introducing The Heart: Our Boho-Chic Philanthropist

The Heart by Catherine Milligan

This week we are introducing you to the women behind each of the four Palm Beach Lately icons - the club, heart, spade and diamond.  Yesterday you met The Club, our colorful girl who enjoys playing on the course or court and having a post-play cocktail.  Today, meet The Heart. Our Heart gal is always conscious and friendly: eco- and otherwise!  Imaginative and artistic, this boho-chic philanthropist finds creative ways to give back to the causes she loves most. Now that you have met our sweet "Heart", come back tomorrow to meet The Spade!  

Introducing The Club: Our Colorful Court Girl

The Club by Catherine Milligan

You may wonder what the club, heart, spade and diamond stand for in Palm Beach Lately. Together, they symbolize the modern versions of the classic Palm Beacher.  Individually, they take on a whole life and personality of their own.  Each day this week, we will introduce you to the woman behind  each of the four icons.  These women are vibrant, charismatic and full of life. Maybe you relate to one, maybe you are a combination of more than one.  First up?  The Club. The preppy, playful Club loves her pearls, cable knits and colorful capris.  You can find her on the course or court during the day, and on the terrace with a cocktail in hand, post play! Now that you have met The Club, come back tomorrow to meet The Heart! 

Weekender: Happy 4th of July Weekend

We hope you had a wonderful 4th of July and continue celebrating through the weekend! Beth and I will be back on Monday and can't wait to share exciting new material with you! xo

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Farewell, Hamburger Heaven... You'll Be Missed

After more than 60 years serving loyal patrons on the island, Hamburger Heaven has sadly closed their doors.  The staple Palm Beach diner, with cozy booths and delicious comfort food, will be dearly missed.  We wish them well and look forward to their relocation plans.  

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