Category: Shopping the Isle

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!

Happy Friday! Do you know what I’m thinking about today? Flamingos! These feathered friends are EVERYWHERE right now, and they are the focus of this week’s Friday Five! As always, all items you can buy without leaving the island! Check it out!

1. Flamingo T-shirt Dress. How much do you want to throw this on over a good tan with your favorite flip flops? I know I do! Blue Jeans & Bikinis, 971 Orange Ave.

2. Flamingo LED Night Lamp. This bird wants to party! Light up the night with this bright, tropical flamingo LED lamp. No wiring, no fuss, just feathered fun.

Buy Flamingo LED Light on Amazon Prime here.

3. Pink flamingo scarf. Add some pluck to your look with this lightweight scarf. Adorned with glittery flamingos, this piece will bedazzle anything you’ve got going.  Miss Match Boutique at the Ferry Landing, 1201 1st Street, #217.

4. Flamingo Bag.  Have fun not giving a “flock” with this cheeky and trendy carry-all. Stick a bottle of champagne inside to take it to the next level! Dollie Style & Accessories, 824 Orange Ave.

5. Rosegold Flamingo Float. Ride off into the sunset on this party-pleasing flamingo float.  (And laugh watching your friends try to climb on. If you have one, you know what I’m talking about!) Bike & Kayak, Ferry Landing, 1201 1st Street.

Thanks for reading, and happy shopping!

Happy Wednesday! And you know what that means…it’s time to start thinking about your weekend plans! And with blue skies and warmer weather on the horizon, I think it’s time for some sunset cocktails! Here’s what I want to wear!

1.Gold Geometric Earrings. (Similar.) Everyone needs some gold dangle-ies to get the party started! Add some geometry to up the ante. Amazon Prime these earrings here.

2.Sheer-neck Black Tank. (Similar.) This BCBG tank in black will ink up your night with some shadowy awesomeness. Check it out here from Revolve Clothing. 

3. Pink Suede-ish Pants from My Style on the Go. These blush motos will get you fired up for fun…one of my favorite new items! Guaranteed to elicit compliments wherever you wear them.  Buy them here.

4. Black Heeled Sandals with Gold Studs. (Similar.) Strap on these babies and don’t take them off until you’ve dominated the dance floor.  Buy on sale here! 

5. Cheetah Print Clutch with Chain. Add a little animal to your ensemble with this fun and frisky bag. Play it up  for a night out, or tone it down with jeans and a white t-shirt for a Village-chic look. Grab one at Dollie Style & Accessories, at the Nail Studio Coronado, 824 Orange Avenue.

6. Prada Sunglasses. Mysterious and stylish, these of-the-moment pentagonal frames make a statement, no matter where you’re looking. Check them out at the House of Soles and Shades at the Ferry Landing, 1201 1st Street, next to the Art for Wildlife Gallery.

7. Plumping Jasmine Facial Oil. Apply this oil to your face under moisturizer, or wear alone. Fragrant jasmine oil replenishes moisture, while omega-rich argan oil helps minimize the appearance of fine lines. I’m obsessed with this and wear it on the daily! Check it out here.

Thanks for reading, and hope you have an awesome week!

It’s Friday! That means we’ve found some top shopping picks from our wild isle. After all, there’s nothing tame about the Coronado shopping scene. Check it out!

1. Alligator Dog Collar by Up Country. Your little wild thing will turn heads in this stylish and snappy dog collar. The preppy, pink-striped background is the perfect setting for the aggressive, open-mouthed reptile and tropical palm tree. Made in the USA with solid brass hardware, this accessory promises a precariously-precious entrance for your pooch. Wag’N Tails, 945 Orange Avenue.

2. Cat Glass Tea cup with Cat and Strainer. Here, kitty kitty! This fetching feline novelty makes a great gift for cat lovers and tea drinkers alike. It comes in five purr-fect colors.  Buy this here on Amazon!

3. Decorative Gold Pineapples. These luxe-looking jars with high-gloss gold will compliment any setting. Whimsical and festive and dripping in tropical goodness, they’ll have you spirited to a warm and happy place before you can say Pina Colada. Coronado Hardware Glass & Paint, 140 Orange Avenue.

4. Vans Slip-on DX Souvenir Skate Shoe. Feeling savage? Slip into these frisky kicks by Vans. Featuring a demure pink satin flower on one foot, and a pouncing tiger and palm on the other, the embroidery really gives these shoes bite. Emerald City, 1118 Orange Avenue.

Thanks for reading, and happy Friday!