#OOTD: Maxi Dress | Styled 2 Ways

This week Steph and Christina are styling the Pink Stitch Resort Maxi Dress two different ways. Take it away Girls!

Steph:
Coastal Chic

I am in love with this Pink Stitch Resort Maxi Dress in Azure Blue. It’s the perfect flowy maxi for a hot summer day at Rapunzel’s.

During the day at work my “must haves” are  an arm full of Bourbon & Boweties Bracelets (coins & a sea of blue are my favorites) & TKEES on my feet. These days I can’t get enough of TKEES in Coco Butter and Sea Snake. I completed my mermaid look today with a pair of Sea Snake.

After work I can throw on a chunky beaded belt for a sunset cruise on the boat! (Margaritas are a non-negotiable!) I added an Annie Fischer Pineapple Pouch for my cell phone, lip gloss, sunnies & keys and I’m ready to go!

Christina:
A Preppy State of Dress

There is this little old saying that goes; you must always have the perfect little black dress. Well, on Palm Beach the perfect little black dress actually translates into the perfect little summer dress. When I set my eyes on the new Pink Stitch Resort Maxi Dress I just knew I had to have it. I went for an effortless chic look without all the fuss that goes into making an outfit.

Sometimes, it really is better to go with the saying, less is more. I made sure to keep the jewelry to a minimum only accenting it with Bourbon & Boweties Bracelets and a Zacasha tassel necklace. I knew I would be spending the day running errands around Palm Beach, so I made sure to keep the shoes simple. You can often catch me rocking my TKEES or some other fashionable flat around town. So leave all the fuss at home, grab your favorite clutch and aviator sunglasses and you’re good to go!

Stephanie’s Coastal Chic Look:

Pink Stitch Resort Maxi Dress – Azure $84
Bourbon & Boweties Bracelets – $40
Annie Fischer Designs Pineapple Pouch Large $59
TKEES Flip Flops – Sea Snake $55

Christina’s Preppy State of Dress

Pink Stitch Resort Maxi Dress- Lipstick- $84
Bourbon & Boweties Bracelets – $40
Zacasha White Tassel Necklace – $48
Aldo Sandals – http://www.aldo.com

 

 

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Essie Excitement

We don’t know what it is about the release of Essie’s latest collection that gets us so excited. We discuss all the colors in depth, read the descriptions of what each shade is all about, and immediately book an appointment for our next pedicure (obvs.) Just when we think that we can’t live a day without Bottle Service Pink or DJ Play that Song Purple on our toes a new color comes and captures our heart! The Summer 2013 Essie “Naughty Nautical” Collection has everything we need for our fun in the sun activities! As an added bonus, these colors all have a hint of shimmer to change up our Summer nail trends. We’ve got them all in stock so come pick out your favorite shade before the Rapunzel’s Gals snap them all up! See you at the Nail Salon!

Colors from left to right all $8:
Naughty Nautical
Rock the Boat
Sunday Funday
The Girls Are Out
Full Steam Ahead
The More the Merrier

Spotlight Item ~ Kristen

Shopping at Rapunzel’s Closet is quite an experience. Our main goal is to keep our Palm Beach customers stylish! We’ve been doing just that for over ten years!!  With so many fabulous options to choose from, it can be easy to miss a few great pieces if you don’t visit the store weekly (or daily!). To try to keep all of our local Rapunzel’s fans up to date on some of the store’s best pieces, we’re having each of our girls pick their current favorite items for our new feature: Spotlight Items

Kristen’s Spotlight Item: Sundry Capri Heart Pant 

Sundry Capri Heart Pant: $99.00

“These pants are super comfy for lounging and running errands. I have a pair from last season and even though I’ve just about worn them to death, I’m still getting compliments!”-Kristen.

Come in and pick out your Spotlight Item and see what they say about you!

Line We’re Loving ~ Everyday Jewels

Everyday Jewels is original jewelry handmade from semi-precious stones, sterling silver and freshwater pearls by mother-and-daughter team Elise Young and Ryann Price. Everyday Jewels are perfect for meetings, lunch with friends, or black tie galas. Wear them day or night. Wear them everyday.

Designer Heather Smith founded Everyday Jewels in 2003 to honor her mother. Women quickly came toappreciate her collection of thoughtfully made, sophisticated jewelry. After starting her own family,Heather put Everyday Jewels on hold. Heather’s neighbors Ryann and Elise always loved Everyday Jewels. They saw an opportunity to introduce the stunning collection to women across the United States. This year Ryann and Elise launched Everyday Jewels with a new collection. Elise is a professional designer and Ryann is an award-winning manager from lululemon athletica. Heather continues as a designer for Everyday Jewels. Ryann’s, Elise’s and Heather’s latest designs add new flair to Everyday Jewels while continuing the company’s signature commitment to superior quality and uniquely versatile designs.

Everyday Jewels gives back. For every necklace sold a necklace is made and given to a child suffering from cancer. We are partnering with hospitals and treatment centers to distribute our necklaces.

Find these fabulous “Made In the USA” necklaces at Rapunzel’s Closet!
3 Strand Coral, Crystal and Pearl ~ $282.00
3 Strand Turquoise, Crystal and Pearl ~ $286.00

3 Strand Jade and Pearl ~ $286
Single Strand Tiger Jade ~ $144

Find Rapunzel’s Closet and Everyday Jewels on Facebook!

Introducing ~ GIVESCENT

While we’ve never been into the bodycare and fragrance genre at Rapunzel’s Closet, we were presented with an opportunity to offer fragrance to our customers. Recently I had the chance to meet Alexandra Lyon Perelman one of the creators of GIVESCENT. She gave me a bottle of the GIVESCENT Fragrance and it’s been a big winner with everyone who I’ve tested it with! I’m not personally a big lover of fragrance for my lifestyle but, this one is light enough to wear to a play date or a date night, and it doesn’t make me or my kid sneeze! The 5ml roll-on bottle fits perfectly into a makeup bag, but is also cute enough to decorate your perfume tray at home.

“After living two years in Italy, celebrated yoga teacher, Elena Brower, fell in love with the culture, the pace, and especially the scents. She discovered a Sicilian almond oil blend that inspired her to create a scent of her own. In collaboration with Alexandra Lyon Perelman, they recreated the blend in New York City, paired it with summery citrus, and GIVESCENT was born. Wherever they wore their irresistible scent, women and men alike fell in love with it.

GIVESCENT was created to share the beauty of our intoxicating scent, and in turn empower women and give them voice. By purchasing a bottle of GIVESCENT, you are helping to support women worldwide. A portion of GIVESCENT’s proceeds benefits Women for Women International.”

GIVESCENT is available at Rapunzel’s Closet 561.659.5300
5ml roll-on bottle ~ $46

Introducing ~ Bourbon & Boweties + a Giveaway!!

 Bamboo Mix Bracelets

After traveling around the world, Florida Girl Carley Ochs came home and began hand crafting a unique jewelry line called Bourbon and Boweties. (her two favorite things) The jewelry line was inspired by Carley’s gypsy traveling lifestyle and love for all things made in the South. She wanted to create something fabulously unique, but also something that appealed to women of all ages.

Carley says “My grandmother has always told me: Things that you do, do with all your might because things done by 1/2’s are never done right.”  So she puts her heart and soul into each bracelet. The Bourbon and Boweties motto is “Made by proud Southern hands” and it envelops all that Carley is and has become in her 27 years. Carley loves what she does and it shows in each piece.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!
We are giving away a fabulous pink coral bracelet to one lucky reader!
Follow these 3 steps and be entered to win~ the winner will be selected next Friday 2/8/13!
1. Leave us a comment below telling us why you need a Bourbon & Boweties piece for your arm swag.
2. Like our Facebook Page.
3. Show Bourbon & Boweties some LOVE by liking them too!

Bamboo Mix Bracelets
Cream Coral Mix Bracelets
Curella Mix Bracelets

 Nailed Mix Bracelets
Penny Mix Bracelets
Agetite Light Bracelets

 Turquoise Mix Bracelets

Images courtesy of Bourbon & Boweties
Photographer Bailey Garrot
Photo Stylist Allie Grate

See more fabulous pictures from Bourbon & Boweties on our Facebook Page
Buy Bourbon and Boweties at Rapunzel’s Closet 561.659.5300

Line We Love ~ Letarte

We admit that it’s hard to not love all things beachy when you live and work in a resort town. Recently our obsesession with Letarte has multiplied by volumes. Not only are the designs fabulous but the fit is amazing too! We love the little details like beading or sequins that adorn the garments. The colors and body styles dance the fine line that bridges bohemian and chic. We pair this line with our favorite bathing suits or throw on one of the tunics over crisp white jeans for a finished look! As an added bonus – they design for our little ones too.
Island chic never looked so cute!

Letarte Sheer Lace Neck Tunic in Pink and White $229
Available at Rapunzel’s Closet

New: Palm Beach Lately Friendship Arrow Collection

We’re very excited to be the only boutique store in Palm Beach carrying the Palm Beach Lately Friendship Arrow Collection! This collaboration between sisters Beth Beattie and Danielle Norcross of the Palm Beach Lately blog and their brother Gregory James  an Island jeweler, is classic and timeless – the epitome of Palm Beach!

“We wanted a modern take on the traditional best friend necklace and thought the arrow was the perfect symbol to show your friend, sister or special someone what they mean to you.”

Two crossed arrows are a Native American symbol of friendship and loyalty.
Keep one for yourself and share one with your bestie.

Friendship Arrow Bracelet

Friendship Arrow Ring

All 3 Pieces are solid brass and retail for $78.

Available for purchase at Rapunzel’s Closet!
326 S. County Road
Palm Beach, FL
561.659.5300

 

 

New at Rapunzel’s Closet: Stacked

Stacked for Success: Hobby Becomes Business

 Two Palm Beach locals,  Liz Evans and Annie Johnson have teamed up to create a unique jewelry line called Stacked. The young entrepreneurs decided to turn what was once a hobby of making bracelets into a business with a goal to make fun and affordable custom jewelry.
 

“Sharing a passion for fashion, we both fell in love with the idea of using accessories and mixing lots of bright colors in one’s wardrobe,” says Johnson.

Liz majored in fashion merchandising and has worked at three major fashion houses in New York and Florida since she graduated from University of Alabama. “Having a background in production and buying, as well as the love for jewelry, has made this business adventure very exciting” says Evans.

The name Stacked came easy. It defines the idea of layering the bracelets with different styles, charms, colors, and especially other pieces of jewelry. The next step is to incorporate necklaces and different and new styles of jewelry.

For the latest designs check out  Stacked on Facebook and follow them on Instagram at stackedbracelets.

Find these great bracelets at Rapunzel’s Closet , Palm Beach, FL ~ 561.659.5300

Wood/Buddha Bracelet – $39
Dyed Jade/Spike Bracelet – $55
Wood/Pave Bracelet – $46
Wood/Rhinestone Love Bracelet – $64
Wood/Skull Bracelet – $31
Dyed Jade/Sea Charm Bracelet – $44

Sneak Peek: Lindsey Berns Spring/Summer 2013

Ric Rac Tunic

One of our newer lines comes to us from Chicago Native Lindsey Berns. What we love about Lindsey’s designs is that they are completely original and different from everything else that we carry in the store. We were lucky enough to be the first store to receive her Spring/Summer 2013 line. It’s available now at Lil Rapunzel’s and it’s selling really fast, so make sure to stop in and check it out!

Flower Peasant Blouse

“Lindsey Berns is a luxury children’s clothier reminiscent of the past with a modern and fresh perspective. Inspired by a perfectly broken-in pair of vintage blue jeans and a soft white tee, Lindsey’s designs reflect a classic sensibility, an effortless style, and an artistic and imaginative spirit.

Swiss Eyelet Blouse

Standout designs include ric rac tunics elaborately hand-appliqued with colorful ric rac trim, Swiss eyelet ruffle blouses, and her signature ultra suede flower peasant tops. All the little details–colorful beads, suede fringe & french grosgrain ribbon–makeup a look that is youthful, cheerful, unique, and just plain fun.”

Ric Rac Blouse

For more information about Lil Rapunzel’s and Lindsey Berns check out our Facebook Page!