A Weekend of Wine & Fashion

The 7th Annual 30A Wine Festival was an amazing event at Alys Beach!  The weather thankfully cooperated and it was a beautiful weekend filled with wine, spirits, food, fashion & beautiful people!  It is always a special event, especially to me, because of the beneficiary, Children's Volunteer Health Network.  I have been involved with this wonderful local nonprofit organization for many years.  It is heartwarming to see so many locals and out of towners support them and their cause to provide access to health services for children in Walton & Okaloosa counties in Florida. 

The fashion at the event is always on point, and I felt so perfectly dressed in everything I was wearing from The Alys Shoppe.  It was the perfect place to find beautiful pieces for the entire weekend of festivities!  

I am sharing the highlights below from this fabulous fashion and wine filled weekend.  Enjoy!

The beautiful storefront of The Alys Shoppe.

We kicked off our Friday evening February 23rd, at Bourbon, Beer and Butts and enjoyed live music, yummy food and.... obviously lots of delicious beer and bourbon! 

I think I have the best looking date - my sweet husband, John.  Sweater, black denim, necklace, bracelets & handbag all available at The Alys Shoppe

Yummy Bourbon!!  (please excuse the lipstick marks on glass)

I stopped by to see the lovely ladies at The Alys Shoppe before the Grand Wine Tasting on Saturday, February 24th.  These sweet, stylish women are always super helpful and ready to help find the perfect pieces for you!

Let the tasting begin!!

It was a glorious day to stroll the quaint streets of Alys Beach, tasting wine and food.  My Dress, jewelry and handbag all from The Alys Shoppe.

One of my favorites I tried that day!

There is no other place quite like Alys Beach. 

Not a great quality photo.... but wanted you see these two parents had a fabulous time.... and I felt super stylish with my handsome date!!

Love this display of the glasses when you walked into Rosè and Croquet. 

Lastly, Sunday, February 25th was Rosè and Croquet in the afternoon.  This is such a classic, chic & stylish event.  Everyone wore shades of white (the traditional color for croquet) and enjoyed a delicious brunch accompanied by rosè, champagne and creative cocktails . 

My entire outfit is from Alys Shoppe (including my hubby's hat too)

Who knew South Africa could make such delicious wines??

Stylish people playing croquèt

The place to see and be seen on 30A is Rosè and Croquet on Sunday!

Feeling blessed to have been part of such a wonderful, chic event benefiting Children's Volunteer Heath Network... in such a breathtaking place, Alys Beach.  Thanks again to The Alys Shoppe for making be feel super stylish and confident during all of the weekend festivities!

Until next year..... Cheers everyone! 

Grand Opening of Mason in Seaside

The chic town square of Seaside, Florida is lined with beautiful boutiques, delicious eateries & those famous airstream restaurants.  It's a special place where locals and tourists mingle together.   What better place than this to open a new men's store..... Mason- Goods for Men.  The talented, "Willow Girls" (as they are locally known), Celia Tucker and Cindy Krutz, have done it again with this cool, beach side shop.  

(L to R) Cindy Krutz (co-owner), me & Celia Tucker (co-owner).  We are all wearing apparel and heels from Willow. 

I was excited to attend the grand opening party this week of Mason, the new addition to the Willow family.  I always love celebrating my friends' accomplishments and talents! 

Photo provided by Willow.  Interior of Mason.

Mason carries men's goods, ie, apparel & accessories, swimwear, shoes, sunglasses, bar ware, shaving kits and more!  Lines include Billy Reid, Vince, Original Penguin, Vela & Krewe, Peter Millar, Collard Greens, Hudson Denim, Rodd & Gunn.... just to name a few. 

Photo provided by Willow. 

Photo provided by Willow.  Chic Interior of Mason.

This space is so cozy and chic!

Photo provided by Willow. Interior of Mason.

Jami Ray of 30A Street Style and me at the grand opening.

Loved mingling with our local, chic friends also.   Jami Ray, of 30A Street Style and Christie Casillo & Megan Trent of Coastal Road leather goods, were also celebrating Cindy and Celia's new addition to the Willow family. 

(L to R) Megan Trent (Brand Manager for Coastal Road), me & Christie Casillo (Designer & Founder of Coastal Road).  I'm wearing my Metallic Bolinas Leather tassel necklace by Coastal Road.

John and me at Mason.

I had to bring "my Man" to this grand opening of course!  What a fun night!

Mason is located at 2236 East County Hwy 30A, Seaside, FL 32459, opens tomorrow at Noon until 7pm in Seaside, FL.  Mason will open seven days a week, from 10am-9pm this spring and summer.

Valerie & Matt's Santa Rosa Beach Wedding

Weddings are one of my favorite events to style!  I was thrilled to be able to celebrate with our friends Valerie & Matt Walker yesterday at Celebration Hall in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.  I was excited to wear my new Joie suede heels (available at Willow Boutique).  Also, my new Coastal Road Sundance clutch was perfect with my dress!   

(L to R) Misty Parenzan, me & Jennifer Moffatt - my beautiful friends. 

A beautiful day in Santa Rosa Beach for a wedding..... catching up with sweet friends.  I'm wearing a BCBG dress from last year's collection from Willow Boutique.  This dress always puts me in a good mood because of the fun, bright color!  My jewels are my own LOVE necklace from Willow Boutique, druzy and gold layering necklaces. 

Jennifer Moffatt and me.....whew it was a hot day!

The groom, Matt Walker, and his beautiful bride, Valerie Walker.

Weddings are always a good reminder of how blessed I am to have been married to this handsome guy for fifteen years!

Celebration Hall in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.

Congratulations to Valerie and Matt Walker!  Thank you for sharing your special day with us in such a beautiful place.  Cheers!