Join us on a dreamy tour of splendid, summer splurges we admire: luxurious finds with an emphasis on local!
HOME & DÉCOR
Leontine Linens
If your kids (and your husband) are grown, New Orleans-based Leontine Linens are the most luxurious linens around! Dress your bed in custom style with help from the staff at Driscoll Design & Décor, or order a keepsake gift for someone special. driscolldesigngroup.com
Prices vary depending on custom fabric and style selections. Photo credit: Leontine Linens.
Coffee Table Couture
While the jewels pictured inside might be out of reach, this beautiful book is available at the Garden District. gardendistrictmemphis.com
Book available at Garden District for $95.
Dreamy Drawer Liners
For the girl who has everything, scented drawer liners are a decadent treat. Find some for the whole family at Lisa Mallory’s Linen Shop! lisamallorydesign.com
For bebe, these make a great luxe gift at $23! Available at Lisa Mallory’s Linen Shop.
Scented drawer liners $20 to $30, available at Lisa Mallory’s Linen Shop.
BEAUTY
Rodin Olio Lusso
Our pretty FACE this week, Carmen Bond, turned us on to this luxurious little love. If her skin is any indication, it works! Indulge morning and night with Rodin Olio Lusso ($150). A blend of 11 essential oils derived from flowers and botanicals creates this decadent concoction to soothe, heal and nourish the skin leaving it hydrated and luminous. oliolusso.com
Decadent Rodin Olio Lusso face oil, $150.
Chanel Sunglasses
Protect your peepers with polarized sunnies by Chanel from Eclectic Eye. eclectic-eye.com
All the glam of Chanel, now with polarized lenses, $460 at Eclectic Eye.
FASHION
Mad for M Missoni
While this M Missoni gown is oh-so-luxe, don’t let it hang in your closet for only the most formal occasions. Make it a maxi and dress it down for more versatility in your summer rotation! This M Missoni dress is available in coral or royal blue. Let the experts at Kittie Kyle outfit you from head to toe with their stunning in-store handbag and jewelry collection.
Nothing says luxe like M Missoni. Dress, $695, and beaded handbag by Santi, $220, all available at Kittie Kyle.
Earrings from Social
Priced at $1450, these go-with-everything earrings are a glam addition to your jewelry box from our friends at Social. These one-of-a-kind, free-formed, three-drop earrings made of 14 kt gold, pink gold and sterling metals and fresh water pearl, Australian opal and willow creek jasper are a pair of to-die-for dangles by Melissa Joy Manning. You’ll be turning heads and stealing the show this summer!
Melissa Joy Manning makes a statement with these earrings. $1450 at Social.
Calypso St. Barth Caftan
Are you heading to St. Barth or just want to look the part? Donning this beautiful hand-embroidered silk calftan from Calypso St. Barth, featuring intricate metallic accents, sequins and beads will lend a luxurious look to any pool party, near or far. calypsostbarth.com
Calypso St. Barth Tierz Silk Hand-Embroidered Caftan, $650.
Arm Candy
Beautiful bracelets at Peter Poole. One would be lovely, or you can combine several for a sparkling statement! Prices range from $220 to $3420.
Arm candy from Peter Poole.
Glam meets Comfort Sandals
Isabel Marant’s Holden sandal had better be comfortable with its $510 price tag. With knock-offs galore, this could be the shoe of summer 2014. This lambskin leather, open-toe, slip-on sandal is detailed with cushioned, rib-stitched criss-cross straps and a contoured leather footbed. Finished with a suede-covered midsole. barneys.com
Step out in luxury this summer with these sandals by Isabel Marant.
TRAVEL
Jonathan Adler Collection for Tumi
In a sea of black roller bags, stand out with these vibrant Jonathan Adler prints from the always-trusted Tumi luggage collection. Pick your pattern and perk up your travel with several fun styles and size options available online at jonathanadler.com.
Jonathan Adler’s line for Tumi features bright patterns and quirky slogans to ease travel stress. (Suitcases $495 to $725; expandable tote, $95)
That’s a Wrap
We love the look of this ombre linen throw for the home, but can’t you just imagine cozying up with this on a flight, or on cool, crisp early-summer mornings at the beach with espresso in hand? Available at Spruce, $296. spruceshop.com
Available at Spruce, $296.
We hope you enjoyed our summer samplings from the luxe life. Hey, a girl can dream!