#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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What’s In My Beach Bag… and Win a Gift Card!

As I was doing my Friday morning ritual of cleaning out and re-packing my beach bag in preparation for a weekend of chasing my kiddo around the pool, I was laughing at the amount of things that I feel are “necessities” for our activities. Most of these “must-haves” can be found at Rapunzel’s Closet. This exercise inspired me to do the blogger’s “obligatory:” What’s In My Beach Bag Post.
Sadly, this is only a portion of what I carry to the pool with us each weekend. The bag is still filled with tennis clothes, extra swim suits, rash guards, an additional outfit for both myself and my little, and clean Hanky Panky undies of course! I never forget my US Weekly Magazine either – it’s my mini-vacay while my little naps.
Literally, the first purchase that I made after my son was born and we had “officially” announced his name, was my L.L Bean Boat and Tote Bag with his monogram. I truly believe that I cannot survive my summer without it. It seems to be bottomless and yet I can always find what I need. Of course you’ll see how many other bags I carry within it which makes it easier for me to find things. I also carry RCR’s Jesse Walker lunch bag. I love this insulated bag because I can fit all of his snacks and an ice pack fits perfectly in the inner pocket. It smushes easily to fit in my bag, yet doesn’t totally crush his snacks. I wish we sold these at Lil Rapunzel’s – I’d buy one for each day of the week. Another staple in my weekend life is my white waffle makeup case. It’s lined in plastic and holds my “pool” makeup in case we decide to stay for drinks or dinner. Unfortunately we no longer carry these in store, but there are plenty of places that offer a white monogrammed makeup case! I also happen to be a little obsessed with monograms in case you hadn’t noticed.
I have a blonde hair, blue eyed child so I plow through sunscreen like it’s my job. I love the BabyGanics Sunscreen Spray because it doesn’t have bad chemicals. Something about the label and the big NO just makes me feel good about using this line. What I love about the spray is that I can cover a large amount of area before my tot starts running towards the pool. This isn’t an aerosol can so it’s not emitting fumes of any sort either!

Sunscreen Bag ~ $25 (more colors available)
Anchor Bikini Bag ~ $30

The newest additions to my beach bag this summer are my Hayden Reis Sailcloth Bags. I was carrying my Sunscreen around in a Ziploc, (apparently a big no-no) but now I have it in this super cute “sunscreen specific” bag. As an added bonus – the bright orange color makes it easy to find! I also love the Anchor Bikini Bag. While you won’t find me sporting a bikini while I’m chasing around a 2-year old, it’s great for getting all of our wet clothes home after a day at the pool. These bags are made of super durable and lightweight sailcloth and they are way more chic than a plastic bag!

Snapping Turtle Kids Toddler Navy Swim Trunk ~ $52

My son goes through no less than 4 bathing suits per weekend. I love this Snapping Turtle Kids simple navy swim trunk because I know that it will match whatever rashguard I have in my bag. These suits aren’t lined so they don’t leave marks on my toddler’s chunky thighs. Baby swim designers always forget that these little guys wear swim diapers for a while so they don’t need a liner. Snapping Turtle Kids really understands how to make a swim trunk for a little swimmer!

TKEES in bunches of colors all available at Rapunzel’s Closet ~ $50

When I got to the bottom of my bag I noticed that I had THREE different pairs of TKEES in the bag.  My collection seems to have migrated from my closet to the beach bag. I have probably thrown a different pair in every weekend for the last month and never actually cleaned any out. Knowing me – I’d probably wear three different pairs in one day anyway. Totally normal, right?

So there you have it – a long-winded tour of my personal beach bag. Now it’s your turn to tell us what favorite item from Rapunzel’s Closet is in your beach bag! Leave a comment below or post a picture on our @shoprapunzels Instagram Feed and #rapunzelsbeachbag  and you will be entered to win a $50 Gift Card to Rapunzel’s Closet or Lil Rapunzel’s! Be sure to tag @ShopRapunzels too! We’ll pick a winner next Friday!

Spotlight Item ~ Ashley

Spotlight Item: Ashley

Ashley is not shy about her love of accessories. I wasn’t too shocked that out of all the Rapunzel’s ladies, Ashley was the only one to choose one of our trendy accessories as her Spotlight Item. After all, every girl knows no outfit is complete without accessorization!

“The CC Design Tassel is definitely my favorite necklace that we’re carrying at the moment. I love the different color wooden beads Christine uses and most of all, I’m obsessed with the turquoise. The hints of gold don’t hurt either!”

What’s your favorite piece? Come into Rapunzel’s Closet and see what your Spotlight Item says about you!

CC Design Tassel Necklace: $110.00

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 ~ Stephanie

Spotlight Item: Stephanie

Stephanie had a particularly easy time picking out her Spotlight Item. Just the day before I asked her to pick out her favorite item, we had received a brand new line at the store called Goddis. Known for their knitwear, Goddis is what’s on all the girl’s minds. It’s no surprise that our Store Manager Stephanie, called dibs on the Indie Shorts for her item!

“As soon as we got these shorts, I immediately put them on display in the front of the store. They’re so different and unlike anything we have in stock right now. Everybody can appreciate a classic jean short, but these Indie Shorts are something I can definitely justify buying for my summer wardrobe!” –Stephanie

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

Goddis Indie Short-$123.00

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!

Pack Your Beach Bag!

As the un-official kick-off to Summer gets under way we picked a few items that should be in every beach bag!

Minnie Rose Crochet Sport V-neck $209
Essie Nailpolish $8
 Michael Stars Happy Stripe Hi/Lo Tank $58
J Brand Corduroy Cut-offs $154
 Peace Love World Muscle Tee $88
 TKEES Flip Flops $50

Tuesday Surprise Giveaway!

We are giving away a set of our favorite druzy wire cuff bracelets in this week’s giveaway! All you have to do is click on the Rafflecopter link below and tell us how you’ll style these cute cuffs! They retail for $28 each and the set is worth $84. They are the perfect color palette for summer!
Make sure to comment by 5/28 – we’ll be picking a winner that day!

As always – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter LOVE are appreciated!!

Happy Summer!! xoxo, Rapunzel

Fashion Icon ~ Stephanie

Stephanie’s Style Icon: Jessica Alba

Our store manager Stephanie has a style of her own. Her relaxed, beach-girl style has remained intact throughout all the passing trends at Rapunzel’s Closet. But every once in a while, Stephanie likes to draw inspiration from her favorite fashion icon—Jessica Alba.

Jessica Alba is your classic California girl and her style mirrors her laid-back, West Coast upbringing. Being a mother of two, it wouldn’t make sense that Jessica has a lot of time to focus on her style. Yet in every paparazzi picture, we can’t help but notice that Jessica looks like she’s walking straight off of a movie set. So with that, Stephanie decided to create her own Alba-inspired look using some of her favorite brands (::: cough :::Jen’s Pirate booty :::cough:::)

Denim shorts are a must-have for any Florida (or California) girl. They can easily go from day time errands to a casual beach-bar at night. The AG Jeans Hailey Ex-Boyfriend cut-offs are a store favorite. Stephanie chose the Jen’s Pirate Booty Peace Tank with the Monrow Military Trench to go with the cut-off. The femininity of the tank is off-set by the masculine look of the trench—together making an outfit worthy of a Jessica Alba street-style look. Add a CC Design Tassel Necklace and you’re ready for a sidewalk runway!

Come check out our other styles at Rapunzel’s Closet and become your own style icon! We’ll see you soon!

AG Jeans Hailey Ex-Boyfriend Cutoff in 15-year wash-$187.00
Jen’s Pirate Booty Peace Tank: $154.00
Monrow Military Trench: $220.00
CC Design Tassel Necklace – Black: $110.00

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Steal This Look ~ Gingham Style

Steal This Look: Gingham Style

Gingham fabric is reminiscent of the retro, preppy styles of the sixties and seventies. The short shorts, tied-up tops, and penny loafers were as American as baseball and apple pie, and they are making a come-back right here in Palm Beach’s Rapunzel’s Closet.

We draw our inspiration from this vintage shot of three lovely ladies on what appears to be a girly day trip. The “sportiness” of the outfit we created is ideal for any outdoor activities that you’ve got planned. The light fabrics promise to beat the heat and humidity of the summer months.

When wearing a printed bottom, particularly shorties like these Benson Seersucker Shorts, you want to keep the top relatively basic. We chose the Crop Mesh Top by Michael Stars to offset the print on bottom, and added a little color with a Love Quotes Scarf, a decorative accessory during the day, and useful shoulder wrap for later on.

Finish off the outfit with your favorite pair of Tkees and you’re ready for a beach-side picnic. Just don’t forget the sunscreen!

Benson Seersucker Short in Light Blue: $98.00
Michael Stars Crop Mesh Top: $64.00
Love Quotes Scarf  in Aquavit: $88.00