Set Sail for Sea Pines

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One of my favorite parts about my job is covering the coast. Being a salty southern gal, I couldn’t wait to wander through the best of the beach towns. My first stop was Charleston, where I strolled through the shops on King Street. After that I soon set my sights on Sea Pines.

This happy oasis is hidden in the heart of Hilton Head, SC. It is one of my favorite escapes along the Carolina shores. I visited the marina and watched the yachts pull into port.

Among others, the hot spot is the Harbour Town Lighthouse. It’s an iconic spot to sight-see for those who trek to the top. I was lucky to see the lighthouse printed in plaid to honor the Heritage. It was a great stroll from the boardwalk to the beach, but it was hard to hit the road.

Although, as any Carolina girl knows, your trip to the island is not complete without a stop at the Salty Dog Cafe. I sipped a mojito at sunset and listened to music with the locals at the South Beach Marina. I can’t think of a better way to end a perfect day!

Dress: Tori Richard  .  Earrings: Lisi Lerch style  .  Sandals: Jack Rogers

Location: Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head S.C.

The Royal Hawaiian

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Walking down the the beaches of Waikiki, I came across this historic Honolulu hotel, the Royal Hawaiian. This luxurious landmark has always been on my bucket list. This week I was was able to explore this pink castle, and check it off my list.

This place is every girls dream, from peachy pink walls to palm tree halls and everything in between. This hotel also houses one of the early Tori Richard stores and so much more.

Stepping outside, my first stop was the Mai Tai Bar. It’s a great place to check out the scene while you sip on favorite umbrella drink. Next, make your way over to to your private pink cabana by the pool.

Let your hair down by the spa before you leave for the luau. Then hit the beach for a sunset retreat. What more could you ask for, than hideaway day at the Royal Hawaiian?

 

Dress: Tori Richard 

Location: The Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki Beach

Headquarters in Honolulu

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Last week I was lucky enough to hop on a plane and head over to Hawaii. You may think I was off on a vacay getaway, but actually it was all work… and some play. Now that I am officially a sales rep for Tori Richard Honolulu, the next step is to hit headquarters in Honolulu.

I first took a tour of the offices, from the design department to the rooftop lounge and everywhere in between. I was even able to attend meetings for a sneak peek at Summer 2019. My favorite part was flipping through vintage files and fabrics.

After headquarters, we headed to the flagship store in Honolulu. I was excited to make my first stop to a corporate Tori shop. It was full of fab prints so of course I had to snag these chic pieces.

This store was gorgeous, and I couldn’t wait to make my way to the Royal Hawaiian to see our second location. The hotel was covered in pink and palm trees, two of favorite things. Walking through you can view our fabulous fashions before you hit the beach. What more could you ask for?

Well I have to say the top of my trip was on- location photoshoot fun. I was asked to be a model in their national ad campaign, and I couldn’t wait to participate. We shot all over the island, from the beach to the marina and more. It was so fun to be styled in the summer collection, but the best part was rocking roller skates. That’s all I can spill for now, you will have to wait until summer to see for yourself. Until then, see you soon Hawaii!

For more information on Tori Richard, visit toririchard.com

The Colony Palm Beach

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Have you ever been inspired by a place you’ve never been? I must say, I have always dreamed of visiting this beloved boutique hotel. Today I was lucky enough to wake up in the city’s Jewel, the Colony Palm Beach.

What a great place to stay, from champagne check-in to hand crafted cocktails at the Bimini Bar. With halls of pink walls and palm leaves under my feet I felt right at home.

Although we all know, the place to see and be seen is the Polo Lounge. The experience of luxury continues as you make your way to Worth Avenue. What better way to end your day than shopping the streets of Palm Beach?

 

Tahiti Punch Dress: Tori Richard  .  Shoes & Accessories: Lilly Pulitzer

Location: The Colony, Palm Beach

Tori Richard on Tour

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As you may know, over the past few years I have worked for Lilly Pulitzer, most recently as the manager of Life’s a Beach in the Outer Banks, NC. I am excited to announce that I now have accepted the position as the Mid- Atlantic Sales Representative for Tori Richard Honolulu.

I was first discovered in the Outer Banks and everything after that fell into place. I packed my bags and shipped off to Charlotte. As soon as work started I was whisked off to several states, all around the Mid- Atlantic area, from Maryland and Delaware to the Carolinas and Georgia.

After the holidays, I made my way down south to sell Summer 2018. We made it to Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort and New Bern… and that was just week one. We visited several stores and showed off our latest styles.

The next week we toured anywhere from Savannah and St. Simon’s to Charleston and Pawleys Island. My favorite part of my territory is covering all of the coastal towns. Once we made our way through the Carolinas and Georgia, we were off to Florida.

This trip was at the top of my list as Florida is my absolute favorite. Our first stop was Ship Chic, our concept shop in Tampa. We then made our way to Sassy’s boutique, a shop in Vero Beach. We made a stop in Stuart and saved the best for last, Palm Beach!

We were on to to Worth Avenue for brunch with none other than the Orrico girls, and headed back to chat at their C. Orrico store. We shopped, we gossip, and showed off Summer. Once we were off, it was time to stroll down the palm tree path to the city’s jewel, the Colony Palm Beach.

I have always dreamed of visiting this iconic address, and I couldn’t wait to check in and sip champagne. Walking past the Polo lounge and the palm leaf lined halls, I was off to sleep in my suite.

The next day we were back on the road to visit the Sandpiper store in Marco Island and Naples. I couldn’t wait to drop in to Boca Grande to visit Ariel, along with the Lilly store next door. We ended our tour in St. Armands Circle at the Columbian in Sarasota. We sipped mojitos and strolled through the shops and headed home.

Our last Florida excursion sent us to the Surf Expo in Orlando. We had a blast browsing the booths and setting up to sell our Summer lines. After appointments all afternoon we were off to Rocco’s Tacos for a sip of socializing.

We had a great weekend of networking with everyone from entrepreneurs to surfers and more. I can’t wait for the Atlanta Market next week, when Tori goes back on tour!