The Boutique 411 » newport beach http://theboutique411.com Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:54:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.41 i heart westerly boutique… http://theboutique411.com/i-heart-westerly-boutique%e2%80%a6/ http://theboutique411.com/i-heart-westerly-boutique%e2%80%a6/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:13:41 +0000 http://theboutique411.com/?p=1232 …after spending a lot of time with my family in Newport over the holidays, I wanted to share an amazing boutique near one of my favorite destinations–home! Just a short drive down Pacific Coast Highway (fyi take the convertible), you will pass Fashion Island and cruise right into Corona Del Mar. Envision breezy beach town, cliff side views, golden tans, and one amazing, must stop shop – Westerly.

latest obsession

Open now for three and a half years, this beautiful boutique offers the perfect mix of designers – Elizabeth and James, Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim – love – love – love. But it is the selection of coveted designers like Stone Cold Fox, Senica Rising, Nightcap, Funktional, Veda, (just to name a few) that really grab my attention!

loving the purple

denim for every day

sweaters and oh so soft t's

stone cold fox must have...the spine dress!

something for every occasion

love the back wall

local jewelry designers

Lindsey Garland, Westerly owner and Orange County native, has spent a lot of time in the fashion world. She edits every collection that is brought into the store – and let me say, she has done a phenomenal job. It will be very hard for you to walk out of here empty handed! And for an added bonus, stop in the store on the first Wednesday of the month for Westerly Wednesdays…you will not be disappointed!

add to the calendar

xx…btq girl

westerly boutique: 2908 e. coast highway.corona del mar.ca.92625. 949-313-7111. www.facebook.com/WesterlyCDM

]]> http://theboutique411.com/i-heart-westerly-boutique%e2%80%a6/feed/ 0 last chance… http://theboutique411.com/last-chance-2/ http://theboutique411.com/last-chance-2/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:36:23 +0000 http://theboutique411.com/?p=1098 …for holiday shopping! If you have some last minute gifts you need to pick up, here are the best places to do some Christmas Eve shopping…

South Coast Plaza:

Christmas Eve Hours: 9am – 6pm (directory)

Fashion Island:

Christmas Eve Hours: 9am – 6pm (directory)

The Grove:

Christmas Eve Hours: 9am – 6pm (directory)

Century City:

Christmas Eve Hours: 9am – 6pm (directory)

Santa Monica Place:

Christmas Eve Hours: 8am – 6pm (directory)

Wish you luck today!!

xx…btq girl

]]> http://theboutique411.com/last-chance-2/feed/ 0 turkey day… http://theboutique411.com/turkey-day/ http://theboutique411.com/turkey-day/#comments Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:26:56 +0000 http://theboutique411.com/?p=641 …is one of my favorite days of the year! Not only is it the best day for spending time with family and eating a ton of food (my mom’s cooking would make Martha Stewart jealous – seriously), but more importantly, it is a day to give thanks.

table setting using my great grandma's silverware

our place cards

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, eat some extra turkey, have another glass of wine, and before you go to bed – make sure you have your Black Friday strategy ready!

xx…btq girl

]]> http://theboutique411.com/turkey-day/feed/ 0 the life of a couture mermaid… http://theboutique411.com/the-life-of-a-couture-mermaid%e2%80%a6/ http://theboutique411.com/the-life-of-a-couture-mermaid%e2%80%a6/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 03:33:06 +0000 http://theboutique411.com/?p=222 …would begin at this boutique – A’maree’s in Newport Beach. Set back from Pacific Coast Highway, right on the bay, this store could be the inside of life size conch shell. It is open and airy with white walls…all adjectives you would use to describe a beautiful shell. Concrete flooring adds to the gallery like interior and the ceiling to floors windows let you look outside of the conch into the beautiful, blue water. Boats of all shapes and size pass by, adding to the luxuries backdrop. Sounds like paradise? Well you’re exactly right. This is one of those stores that takes your breath away the minute you walk in – and that is before you see any of the collections.

a'maree's on pch

proceed with caution...you will not want to leave

Now that your senses have been awaken and you have taken it all in, welcome to one of the best boutiques you will ever shop. You are going to love every inch of this place. The Row leads to Balenciaga which leads into Celine to Lanvin, Dries, Alaia, Eres – I mean I can’t…I can’t even handle it. The selection is beyond – as there are many pieces here that you will not find for miles around. (I saw a Celine cross body that I literally have not seen anywhere.)

entrance to haute heaven

a glimpse inside the conch shell

feeling the need for a new balenciaga?

or are we feeling celine?

not a bad backdrop while trying on couture digs

So if that wasn’t enough, A’maree’s also offers home goods that would fit into any beach or non-beach house. Beautiful wood furniture, white leather over stuffed couches, bedding, it all just adds to the “I’m living in a dream” décor.  

nighty night

If I was the little mermaid, I would definitely call this place home.

xx…btq girl

a’maree’s: 2241 west coast highway.newport beach.ca.92663. 949-642-4423. www.amarees.com

*images courtesy of my android

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