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After six months of party-hopping and social shenanigans, May signals, at last, the wind-down to summer. This transitionary month between high season and low-key bliss catches us in a wistful mood, enjoying quiet time with friends before everyone disperses and getting excited about the carefree days ahead. Sisters Beth Aschenbach and Danielle Norcross certainly have gotten into the spirit. The blogging duo behind Palm Beach Lately traveled to Harbour Island for a postseason taste of genteel Bahamian life à la India Hicks. Having known these ladies for some time, I had no doubt they would be island insiders within 48 hours. Indeed, they have discovered everything from where to get the best lobster quesadilla to the top spots for envy-inducing Instagram pics. They share their insight (and charming photos) in…
A GLITTERING AFFAIR WHO: PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH WHAT: ANNUAL DINNER DANCE WHERE: THE BREAKERS, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: THE WHO’S-WHO OF PALM BEACH SOCIETY GATHERED FOR THE ANNUAL FÊTE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CLASSIC PALM BEACH ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED PROGRAMMING. WINTER WONDERLAND WHO: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY WHAT: THE WINTER BALL WHERE: THE BREAKERS, PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS SUPPORTERS DINED AND DANCED IN A BALLROOM DECKED IN DRAMATIC LIGHTS AND WINTRY DECOR. CLUB MEMBERS PERFORMED, AND A LIVE AUCTION RAISED ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE CLUBS’ AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS A NIGHT OF STARS WHO: KRAVIS CENTER WHAT: TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY GALA WHERE: KRAVIS CENTER, WEST PALM BEACH HIGHLIGHTS: A HOST OF NOTABLE MUSICIANS, DANCERS, AND VOCALISTS, HOSTED BY MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, PERFORMED AT…
SUNFEST Music lovers will gather at the West Palm Beach Waterfront May 3-7 for SunFest. This annual arts event draws more than 175,000 visitors to the downtown district, and 2017 promises to be as big as ever, with headlining acts like Weezer, Snoop Dogg, Ziggy Marley, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Sunfest attendees are restricted as to what they can bring (bags larger than 12 by 12 inches, for example, are prohibited), so pack wisely with our curated list of chic necessities. (561-659-5980, sunfest.com) ENTER TO WIN TWO ONE-DAY SUNFEST PASSES AT PALM BEACHILLUSTRATED.COM/SUNFEST Stop The Clock Timepiece cognoscenti are making a beeline to Investments in Time in Palm Beach. Horology honcho Peter Planes III, a regular on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, opened this bijoux shop in February to share his…
“Women have always been an important source of inspiration for us—especially in their role as mothers. We wanted to celebrate that unique and unconditional relationship through fashion.”—DOMENICO DOLCE & STEFANO GABBANA Fashion houses are giving new meaning to the adage “like mother, like daughter” with pint-sized pieces that rival the chicness of their grown-up counterparts. Make matching your little one the modus operandi by grabbing Dolce & Gabbana’s mambo print Sicily bag ($2,495) and coordinating children’s mambo print fold-over bag with leather strap and crystal embellishments ($675). Read on for more “twinning” styles.…
Hidden Gem Palm Beacher Nicole Munder has turned the art of tablescapes into an illusion. In December, the former Vogue special events director and public relations entrepreneur launched Tinge Daily. The online site features a selection of clear Lucite chargers ($40 for two) and graphic paper inserts, or “dailies,” in more than a dozen patterns, including zebra and cabana stripes. Our Pick: Bring a touch of the tropics to your table with the Tropical Palms daily ($8 for two). C. Orrico, Palm Beach (561-659-1284, corrico.com, tingedaily.com)…
A fragrance with soft floral or citrus notes is an essential accessory this spring. Take a trip through an olfactory garden with the season’s must-have scents: Chanel Misia, from the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection, with may rose and violet ($325 for 200 ml, Chanel); Jo Malone’s light, flirty Star Magnolia cologne ($135 for 100 ml, Jo Malone, Palm Beach Gardens); PHLUR Olmsted & Vaux, a citrusy scent that recalls a walk through Central Park ($85 for 50 ml, phlur.com); Penhaligon’s Savoy Steam, a fresh floral inspired by the 1872 fragrance Hammam Bouquet ($175 for 100 ml, Saks Fifth Avenue, Palm Beach); and Ralph Lauren Romance Summer Blossom with a heady blend of fruits and florals ($96 for 100 ml, Ulta).…
