As we enter the last week before Christmas, I want to make sure I say 'thank you'. Island Contessa is a family business and even if you don't 'work' for me, I consider you part of the family. From customers to models (also customers) to my support staff to my...
Most people that know me, know that Christmas is my favorite holiday. I like it for all the obvious reasons--glitter and singing and decorations--but there's a bigger one. I LOVE giving presents. It's my weakness. Sometimes they're not fancy. Sometimes they're homemade. Little or small, it's a part of who...
Flamingo pillows Honestly is there ANYTHING more that just screams tropical? From the early days in the 60's when plastic flamingos began popping up in people's yards; flamingos have been both an exotic and kitschy symbol of island life, the tropics and warm weather. When we began looking for fabric...
The holidays are most certainly here. We have spent much of 2016 introducing you to the Island Contessa line and sharing our beautiful and unique pieces with you. Now, for all of you that are faithful followers of this blog, we have some special holiday goodies for you (or anyone...
Have you had that one top? Just that one top that takes you from casual to dressy and back again. That one top that can make your outfit pop with color or carry you through with a cool style. The Helena is that one top. Whether you pair it with our...
Love, love, love this skirt! The Saturday brunch skirt here paired with The Helena in lemon yellow is one of the most comfortable, flattering and special skirts you will ever own. Some people call these hi/lo skirts and if you do a perusal of designs recently, its a style that...
Is there anything more elegant than a simple top in a timeless design made of wonderful fabric? I don't think so. When I designed The Rosaleen https://islandcontessa.com/product/the-rosaleen-sleeveless-tunic-top/ I knew it had lots of potential but I had no idea how much and in so many places and ways. I just...
The Josephine The Josephine shift dress(https://islandcontessa.com/product/the-josephine-sleeveless-shift-dress/) is an iconic addition to your wardrobe. The classic silhouette; it looks as good in cotton as it does in silk (and its available in both) and flatters a wide variety of body types. It is so versatile that it works on a golf course, going...
Holiday shopping. It really can be overwhelming, crazy, difficult, frustrating and EXPENSIVE!! We're here to help. Starting now through December 15th, we'll have TWO WHOLE MONTHS of sales and special events. Starting TODAY, you get free shipping on all of your purchases PLUS a discount on The Gwyneth https://islandcontessa.com/product/the-gwyneth-beach-tunic/ and...
The Gwyneth I'm one of those people that really deplores Christmas music in stores before Thanksgiving (let alone Halloween). And yet, here we are in the beginning of October and I am seeing Christmas decorations sprouting up everywhere on my little rock. Some of it is a function of practicality. We...
