It's that time of the year. I'm going to be having my on-island clearance sale but for those of you not lucky enough to live on St. Croix, you can get your Island Contessa fix HERE! See that lovely frock in the picture? The Rosaleen become one of those beautiful surprises...
This white tunic (the Gwyneth) has consistently been one of my most popular items. We've tweaked here and there but for the most part, it has had the same general feel. When I create a piece, I am often inspired, as most designers are, by what is around them; by...
For most of you, Spring is just springing. For those of us who are lucky enough to be able to lay on a beach and have this view; well Spring is just the continuation of our beautiful views! As you begin to come out of hibernation and start thinking about...
Last year, my friend, Joyia and I started something a conversation in a yoga class about wanting to do something new on St. Croix. With her jewelry and my clothing designs; we invited clients, volunteers and staff of the Women's Coalition to participate in our first ever fashion show. It...
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and like many of you I will be spending it with the one I love and I will be appropriately attired in this lovely frock. The Rosaleen is truly one of my favorites in this collection and in this deep coral it is flattering to so...
One of the things I promised my friends and customers when we started the online version of Island Contessa was that, it wouldn't just be a selling website, but it would be like shopping in your girlfriend's closet. You know, pulling out tops and skirts and jewelry and shoes; matching...
Sea glass. It's not something everyone knows about. In fact, I have educated many a visitor to our little island about what it is and why it is so precious. Sea glass is a product of man's waste turned beautiful by the sea. Heineken bottles, Budweiser, Red Stripe, wine bottles, so...
When I was little, my mother used to sew special outfits for me. We would buy things in stores but the really special pieces, the ones that meant the most, were the ones she made for me. I particularly remember a faux leather red maxi coat, but I digress...... When...
Right now, if you are stateside in the US, it is very likely that you are in the middle of another round of the polar vortex. Unfortunately, very common this time of year. My friends are perpetually wailing to me about the beautiful pictures I send of beaches and white...
I'm not going to lie. I love these pillows. Even if I didn't live on an island and create fabulous clothes and home goods for island living; I would love these pillows. The flamingo pillows are cool without being kitschy. They are pink without being, you know, too pink. They have a...
