by Sonia Lovett | Feb 7, 2018 | Wellness
Ode to Staying Sane on Valentines Day
It’s February! Let the panic over Valentines Day begin! My “research” tells me that Valentine’s Day can be stressful for everyone involved. Some think that it’s a contrived holiday made up by Hallmark to fuel the pressure of performance. The other side feels dejected and left out of the general excitement of it all!
Whatever your take is on February 14th, make this one a day full of self love and gratitude!
Take matters into your own hands and be the master of your own destiny. Make reservations at that sexy spot. Buy yourself flowers and candy. Take time to honor yourself and all of your glory. And don’t forget the perfume!
I suggest dressing the part regardless! Here are some of my favorite looks (and Rules) for this Valentines Day. Weather you are having a romantic dinner out with your honey or staying in with the girls.
They say expectations are the root of all heartache. I say you create your own reality.
With much love and gratitude,
Sonia
by Sonia Lovett | Jan 20, 2018 | Travel
What a wonderful girls trip!
Serena and I had a blast in the Cayman Islands with a group of new and old girlfriends. Playing around with women of different ages has always been a joy to me! I learn from each generation and each decade. Sharing our ideas and experiences brings growth to all of us. If you haven’t spent quality time with your Gal Pals lately put something on the books now! As you can see in my multigenerational photo shoot
#17to71 it’s always an eye opening and joyous experience!
Kimpton has done it again and this time it is in the form of their lifestyle resort Seafire! A brand new, sprawling and truly magnificent resort at the far end of Seven Mile Beach. The open air design of this property offers water vistas every chance it gets! We enjoyed a front row seat to our last sunset in Grand Cayman over drinks at one of their many dining destinations and got lost in their winding gardens that lead to secret sanctuaries. A must see and for me a MUST STAY next time we are on the Island.
This beautifully sprawling property is the essence of Luxury for Grand Cayman. The resort has a photo opp around every corner, breathtaking views, 6 restaurants, la prairie spa, and two outdoor pools. It is a one shop stop for a restful and luxurious vacation on the Island. Our girl gang loved dinning on the outdoor terrace with the sea breeze and of course Serena and I ran around the beautiful property and snapped same photos!
If you like to find your luxury and relaxation in the comfort of your own home, might I recommend Coral Stone Condos. The eight of us stayed here (in two condos of corse!) which is conveniently located RIGHT next to the Ritz! The property has all of the amenities of being at home; that is, if your home is beachfront with endless views from your private patio and comes with a lovely and friendly staff to assist you in your every need! Serena cooked us a beautiful family dinner in our state of the art kitchen and we relaxed in the private infinity pool and jacuzzi every evening! This property is perfect for family getaways and adventures with your friends!
We’re not fisherman, just loungers. But that didn’t make a lick of difference for the crew of Georgia Girl Charters who are known for their incredible fishing expeditions. Our captain and first mate took us on an amazing adventure as we sailed to lunch then to Sting Ray Bay where we made out with the puppies of the sea! Did you know that kissing a Sting Ray will bring you 10 years of good luck? I’ll let you know if it works!
by Sonia Lovett | Jan 11, 2018 | Travel
We had such a blast in the Cayman’s earlier this month to celebrate our dear friend, Lori’s birthday. Packing for the trip had to include all of my favorite Lotta Stensson silk kaftans. I love their ease of use, they go from beach to street and day to night effortlessly.
I hired Cayman’s photographer Julie Corsetti of Deep Blue Images to take some memorable photos of our birthday girl and her gals. It was a great experience where we all stepped out of our comfort zone to feel beautiful and confident.
Thank you so much Lori, Marcie, Patti, Cecily and Caroline for trusting Serena and I in this vision. And of course to our favorite resort line Lotta Stensson for the gorgeous dresses! We’ll always have the memories! xoxo
by Sonia Lovett | Dec 30, 2017 | Travel
I love to pack for a trip! It’s part of the fun of traveling! Now, I don’t know how many people can say that, but for me, it is the beginning of the adventure, I also pride myself on rarely checking luggage. The eagerness of going right out the airport doors and getting on with the adventure is worth all the preplanning. With that in mind I have a few tips that might help.
Decide on a color palette
A few weeks ago, Beth @styleatacertainage was commenting about taking clues from the colors in any scarf when wondering what to wear. Good advise. In this case I took a wonderful Lotta Stenssen Kaftan as my inspiration and ended up choosing a cobalt blue and coral red combination.
Travel comfortably but look stylish
I Always travel in jeans a T shirt and a coat or sweater and scarf . In this case I will be going into a chilly city and then on to the islands, so I choose dark jeans a white T and a tomato red trench and a colorful scarf.
Take multi- purpose clothing
Slip dresses are a saving grace and can go from beach cover-up to dinner with a quick change of shoes and earrings.
Loose pants and a blouses or Tee’s are light to pack and can go from breakfast to the market or the beach.
Bathing suits and scarves. I always overpack these. One piece suits double as body suits scarves as sarongs. Swimwear addicted!!!
Shoes take up a lot of space so think these out carefully.
If you are taking sneakers make them light and travel in them. Slides. In this case flats in Denim. Heels! A splurge really but worth it even if I don’t use them.
Cosmetics. Here you have to take small jars, that goes without saying. I have a very simple routine so that takes up little space. Sunblock, night cream, day cream. That’s it. A bit of eye makeup and lipstick and I’m out the door. My hair on the other hand is usually …. well I’m bored just thinking about it.
Jewelry. Don’t forget this. It can take a simple look and polish you up.
Don’t forget the perfume. In this case I’ll take Vetiver from Le Labo.
Remember your color palette everything has to go with everything. I take a carry on and a large tote with my purse inside it.
My routine a week before I leave is this. I take out a rolling rack or go to the spare room closet and start choosing items and moving them over. I take everything that inspires me, is in the right color palette, or just speaks to me. I don’t judge (yet).
After that I start adding and omitting and making a list of what is missing. Over time I end up with about a third of what I originally brought in. Don’t worry about being without something. In the end I wear about two thirds of what I’m taking and I’m never lacking. You will see how empowering it is to go relatively unencumbered and still
Look Fabulous .
by Sonia Lovett | Dec 15, 2017 | Lifestyle
Harlette: A sophisticated store for shopaholics
Before I take my winter flight I wanted to flashback on a collaboration I did with the lovely Whitefish boutique, Harlette. Harlette is a sophisticated and feminine boutique with a spirit of fashionable fun. For those of you familiar with Whitefish, Montana, she is also Harlow’s big little sister.
The wind was blowing, the snow was falling, but through it all we managed to have a little fun with fashion and a glass of champagne at the end.
Hope Kaufman as my photographer braved the weather with me and in the end, (as we always) a great time was had by all!
Between Becky’s beautifully curated items from Joie, Zadig and Voltiare, Mother Demin, Frank and Eileen and Superga (to name a few) there is a bit of everything for everyone!
As costumers came in for their pre New Years purchases, we spend time at the Underscore Art Gallery adjacent to the store where we found some of the most creative gold and diamond jewelry I have seen in ages.
If you’re ever in Whitefish don’t miss out on the unexpected fashion treats you will find at Harlette and the beautiful contemporary art and jewelry at Underscore Art Gallery.
