The Wanderlust collection has been several years in the making--hurricanes, pandemics can throw a monkey wrench into planning and execution. But, like my love of fashion and travel; it has risen. The collection's title comes from the Tolkien quote, "not all who wander are lost". I've spent my life traveling...
First, Happy New Year from my lovely home of St. Croix! If you haven't been to St. Croix lately, I highly encourage you to do so! My little island is exploding, but in a good way. We have taken the lemons that Hurricanes Irma and Maria created and turned them into...
As most of you know, December 2nd is Cyber Monday. While shopping online has become so commonplace now due to the surge of mega online retailers, it is my belief, that the best deals (and certainly the best quality) can still be found at smaller shops like Island Contessa. So...
You haven't heard from me in a while and I'm sorry for that. It's not that I haven't wanted to write but I've been rebuilding Island Contessa since the hurricanes. And, I would be less than honest if I didn't say it's been a struggle. Where I've been lucky is...
Happiness is palazzo pants! May Day and May sales go hand in hand! These party palazzo pants in comfy, cool linen are just the ticket for the upcoming summer warm weather and just in time for Mother's Day, we're offering a buy one get/get one free! Perfect!! You can buy one...
It is so hard to believe that December is in a week! 2018 will be gone before you can blink. I love this time of year. Not because of the gift giving (although that is certainly nice). I love this time of year because people are given a free pass...
Ok well not RIGHT here but 41 days away! It's always hard when you live in perpetual summer to come to grips with winter holidays---Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's; but I'll struggle on for all of you! :) For those of you that have followed my posts, you know that one of...
One of the great things about this business (and trust me there are many) is the opportunity to meet lots of amazing women. Lots and lots of amazing women. So, it got me thinking, why not profile some of these amazing women. And with that thought, this was born—Women of...
Like everyone else I have some significant dates in my life--birthday, wedding anniversary, college graduation--you get the picture. And I must say, that for the most part, I've led a pretty charmed life with no real tragedy or heartache (no more than the average person) until September 20, 2017. Up...
Most days in August, its pretty universally hot (at least in the western hemisphere) and everyone is trying desperately hard to get cool and just stay cool. When the heat hits my little island, you definitely see a change in the wardrobe of most island gals. When I designed the...
