We stopped in to A’Maree’s and were in awe of the beautiful colors and fabrics that were were carefully curated throughout the store. The ladies of A’Maree’s share some of their favorites with AOBF as well as some of their favorite hotels, restaurants and stores in Paris, London, Milan and New York…
Tell us about this happy line that you’re wearing, MIRA MIKATI… I first saw it on Mimi and died for it. She wore it to a dinner series we were having with other stylish women and she really got my attention. The color, stitching and the design all just scream” happy” and these pieces are perfect for summer…
Mira Mikati is a London- based designer and began her collection after a collaboration with Parisian brand Façonnable. She really wanted to create “something fun that was also beautifully tailored”. Her jackets, pants and sweatshirts are covered with emojis, cartoons and playful graphics which makes this line a favorite. Fashion should be fun and this line certainly is.
She has a store called Plum and the line is so playful, she is an amazing mother who embraces her children’s world. She surfs and skates with them and lives in Venice, CA. I want to have her come down!
How do you think we should be incorporating color for summer? There seems to be a clear fit between warm weather and wearing a bit “louder” pieces… is that true?
We embrace color in our lifestyle. The sun and the light in the store makes color feel like a natural fit.
We love to pick pieces with a serious punch of color. They can be worn alone or they pair perfectly with more neutral pieces. We don’t necessarily believe in ”rules” for warm weather but we certainly are drawn to color in summer over and over again. You can feel safe in investing in pieces for summer with a punch of color.
What are some of your favorite summer staples?
Eres bathing suits, their cut is perfect. Love SALT. Optics eyewear, Thierry Colson summer cotton dresses, Daniela Gregis, Mira Mikati tunics…. and Dosa beach towels are amazing.
What should we wear on vacation? Dresses? Linen? How can we make sure we look chic but also feel comfortable?
We love a great maxi dress and/or tunic… they are classic body styles that provide ease and comfort and are also breezy but you don’t have to really think about them. They are a throw on piece that instantly elevates your look but really are some of the most comfortable and breathable pieces to own in summer. We love linen… Brock Collection has a beautiful coat perfect for evenings on the water. Kilometre, Denis Colomb also has easy linen tunics but also scarves and sarongs to go with. Eres bathing suits are great because you can wear them like a bodysuit with a skirt.
We love Chi-lin Pendergrast’s personal style. When we think of the A’maree’s shopper, we think of her and asked her to join us in the store to put summer looks together. She is unexpected, understated and very chic not to mention beautiful. She selected some great pieces and paired them in ways that are really fresh with her use of color and pattern. Tell us about this striped cover up, swimsuit and the dresses/looks she’s wearing… who makes them?
Eres bathing suit, Daniela Gregis striped cover up, Massimo Alba – dress and striped sweater, Sophie D’hoore sweater, Brock Collection skirt .
What are your favorite summer destinations when you go on vacation?
Greece- Patmos – Iliana Makri was the best host! And Hawaii…we always love the Big Island.
What is in your summer bag and what are a few summer products you can’t live without?
Apryl: Rhoto eye drops, Diorshow mascara, Booth honey and almond body butter.
Dawn: Clarins face oil, Regime des Fleurs body lotion.
Nancy: Lancome lipstick in Champagne, Nugg hydrating face masks nightly, Number 7 cream
From Ulta or Target.
Denise: Katresha serum , Raaw rosehip facial oil, Raaw blue beauty drops, Julisis silver hand treatment.
You have been traveling for years to Paris, London, Milan, New York. Can you recommend some of your favorite stores/hotels in the world to visit when you travel?
P A R I S :
Stay:
We rent apartments in Paris through One Fine Stay-. We have stayed in every hotel. Hotel Costes was our home away from home…but now that Hotel de Crillon has been redone we love it there as well.
Restaurants:
One of our favorites is a fish restaurant called Le Duc on 243 Blvd Raspail.
Mori of Venice on 27 Rue Vivienne.
We love the hamburgers at Le Castiglione Cafe (right next to Goyard). 235 Rue Saint-Honoré and Ferdi on Rue Mont Thabor.
Le Derriere – they have a ping pong table – on 69 Rue de Gravilliers.
Chez Petrelle on Rue Chez Petrelle – Jean Luc is the owner and there are only like 8 tables . The kitchen is super small and thery have cat and dog there. Love that place.
Loulou at The Louvre was just redone. 107 Rue Rivoli.
Carette has the best hot chocolate in all of Paris. 4 Place du Trocadero.
SHOPPING ::
French Apothecary Buly // Liwian // Paul Bert Serpette Puce – Flea Market Marie-Helene De Taillac jewels // Bonpoint // Astier de Villate
London ::
Stay :
The Bvlgari // The Connaught // Claridges
Stores :
Hostem // Egg // Dover Street Market // Mikey Moo
Restaurants ::
Tamarind // Sexy Fish // Dishoom
New York :
Stay:
The Greenwich Hotel // Gramercy Park Hotel // Ritz Carlton // The Mercer Hotel
Restaurants :
Per se // Sant Ambroeus // Le CouCou // Nomad Hotel // Cecconi’s // Harry Cipriani
M I L A N ::
Bvlgari Hotel // Nilufar // Labortorio Avallone Restaurants :: Trattoria Pescatore // Langosteria La Bagutta for lunch . Paper Moon
We don’t take for granted that we live in a vacation destination. What are your favorite spots in our hometown of Newport Beach/Orange County, California?
A Restaurant // Nobu // Marche Moderne // Mozza // Side Door// Lido Bottle Works // Zinqué // Pete’s Coffee // Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens //
You have a dock in the back of the store on the bay for clients to pull up to, and you have your have your beautiful A’Maree’s boat docked out front. We love that you have that feature…that is something that not many high end boutiques can offer!
It’s a whole new avenue to be able to shop via a waterway- you can come by boat, dock and shop! We have clients that are out for a bay cruise and stop in-it’s a really nice feature! The men can enjoy a drink on the water while their wives shop… it’s quite nice.
