Author: islandgirl

The Friday Five

It’s Friday! The grass is green, the girls are pretty, the sun is shining, and the weather is sweet.  Embrace your love of summer in true rockstar style. Check out the Friday Five.

1. Striped button down and jean short ensemble. Love this look from Lily’s Boutique…definitely too cool for school. Can’t get enough of the sparrows! Lily’s Boutique, 1001 Orange Ave.

2.Leather Hammit handbag. This made-in-LA cross body has all the trimmings of a statement accessory. Gold accents, an off-kilter red zipper and black leather? Yes, please! Dollie Style & Accessories, 824 Orange Ave.

3. Star-Crossed Dangles. You’ll be seeing stars in these bold and playful drop earrings. Yours on Amazon Prime, baby!
Check out earrings here.

4.S’well Water Bottle. Everything is swell when you sip out of this modern and funky stainless bottle. Grab yours at Avenu, 1114 Orange Ave.

5.Gold Mermaid Pillows. Add some sparkle to any room with these festive throws. Glitter abounds!
Amazon Prime these pillows here!

Thanks for reading, and happy Friday!

Crawling for a Cause…2nd Annual Jr. Women’s Club Pub Crawl this Saturday!
What has three stops, about 200 legs, a few stumbles, lots of drinks, and even more laughs? It’s the Crown City Crawl, and it’s coming to Coronado this Saturday, April 28th. An afternoon and evening of drinks, appetizers and music, locals will embrace the small town feel and celebrate the giving spirit of the community.  The event kicks off the VFW at 3:30pm, then moves to Costa Azul and McPs.

I caught up with Megan Settle West from the Coronado Junior Women’s Club to talk about the event.

“This is our spring fundraiser for the Coronado Jr. Women’s Club so we are raising money…but it feels like an afternoon or night out at a party!” says Megan. “We expect about 100 people, and everyone is excited to be there. The energy level is high.”

The tickets are $40 through April 27th, and $50 at the door. Each ticket gets you a Crown City Crawl bracelet, a commemorative beer koozie, three drink tickets, bar bingo game cards and drink specials at each stop.

“New to this year is the idea of checking into a location (VFW) and we’ll have games like corn hole and flip cup set up to play,” says Megan. “We’ll also do the raffle before we head off to the second stop.”

Up for grabs at this year’s raffle include some awesome prizes…facials by Natalie Falletta Skincare, acupuncture, gift cards to local restaurants, a month of free gym membership, a Concert in the Park package from Coronado Hardware, and lots more.

“And we will be playing Bar Bingo at each location which definitely gets the crowd going!”

Sign me up! Buy your tickets here.

Not sure? Check out some fun pics from last year!

Thanks for reading, and have a great day!

Hello Mermaid Boutique Makes a Splash on Tenth Street

Calling all mermaids…There’s a new boutique on the island, and it’s set to make some waves!

When I heard Hello Mermaid Boutique was opening this week, I just had to stop by for a visit. Located inside the Mermaid Salon at 1111 10th Street near Clayton’s, the boutique features cute and affordable boho-chic clothes, jewelry and gifts.

Check it out!

Loving the flirty rompers.

Loads of darling jewelry.


How rad is this mermaid bracelet? Only $16!

And tons of beach-inspired gifts.

And much, much more! But you’ll have to take a look for yourself to see.
 Thanks for reading, and see you at the beach!

Outfit Crush: Flower Show Style!

Need some style inspiration for the Coronado Flower Show? Here you go! Remember all items can be purchased without leaving the Island!

1. Floral Jumpsuit by Mink Pink. This peek-a-boo number hugs and drapes in all the right places, perfect for day or night. Avenu., 1114 Orange Ave.

2. Flowerbomb Perfume by Viktor & Rolf. This perfume is one part garden party, two parts bombshell and all parts fabulous! My fav scent, especially for spring! Buy Flowerbomb on Amazon Prime.

3. Hammit Crossbody Bag. This shimmery light grey leather bag gets compliments wherever you go! A chic contrast to all the ladylike blooms. Dollie Style & Accessories, 824 Orange Ave.

4.  Beautycounter Lipstick in Garden Party. What better to wear on your lips to the flower show the Garden Party! This lipstick gets its moisturizing touch from plant-based ingredients such as jojoba esters and their light minty scent from peppermint oil – not from synthetic flavors or fragrances. Buy here.

5. Prada Sunglasses.  These dark frames will give your floral ensemble a mysterious and funky edge. Check them out at the House of Soles and Shades at the Ferry Landing, 1201 1st Street, next to the Art for Wildlife Gallery.

6. Star Dangle Earrings. You’ll be seeing stars in these dramatic and festive drop earrings! Lovely to pop on now and wear through the 4th! Avenu., 1114 Orange Ave.

Thanks for reading, and happy Flower Show weekend!

 

Did You Wake Up in Your Makeup? No Problem!

Did you drink a few too many glasses of wine at the school art auction? Did you wake up in your makeup with two new pieces of art?

That art may be pretty, but your face isn’t. Beautycounter can help!

Here’s my remedy to deep clean your skin, exfoliate, and get all the yuck out of your pores.

1. First off, remove all last night’s makeup with the Cleansing Balm. This decadent concoction soothes your skin and replenishes moisture while removing every last trace of makeup. It also has vitamin C to brighten the appearance of skin while it hydrates.

2. Next, remove impurities to uncover fresh, radiant skin with the Nourishing Cream Exfoliator. This gentle yet super effective exfoliating cleanser has non-abrasive jojoba beads to help slough off dry skin, while organic coconut oil and aloe soothe and hydrate.

3. Last, get down deep with the Charcoal Mask. This nutrient-rich kaolin clay mask purifies and balances, absorbing excess oil and drawing out impurities. Activated charcoal minimizes the appearance of pores, giving skin a smooth, refined appearance while salicylic acid stimulates exfoliation.

Can’t even apply the mask correctly: killed too many brain cells.

And that’s it! Now you can tone, apply moisturizer and makeup, and feel as pretty as your new art!