I kicked off visiting somewhere that had been on my travel bucket list for quite some timeβ West Palm Beach, FL. He wants a place that offers lots of outdoor activities with great food that is semi-easy to get to. I, on the other hand, just want some place that is aesthetically pleasingβ shocking! Fast forward to one afternoon, while sipping champagne at Hotel Bennett, Venita shared with me that she would be returning to West Palm her home away from home , so I did what any self-respecting travelista would doβ¦I invited myself!
The chicest interior inspired by vintage PB style? Access to a private beach that extends far past the horizon? An adult-only pool? Options for a delicious meal rather you wanna stay in your room or venture downstairs? Honestly, it is the perfect home base to relax and yes, take a ton of IG pics, because⦠priorities! The Colony anchors this street so I suggest parking on the opposite end and walking towards the hotel, stopping at every shop that catches your eye. The Lilly Pulitzer flagship!
WPB is where Lilly began that famous juice stand, and eventually, her iconic prints. The shop is a nod to her joyful style that has become the uniform of the town! Il Papiro! Known as one of the last paper companies that use the ancient technique of marbling, I discovered this shop while in Florence, Italy. CJ Laing! Tucked away on Via Mizner this shop is filled with colorful, contemporary apparel and accessories that exude luxury and PB style.
Originally known for curating embroidered apparel, the brand has reimagined their inventory to include an array of linen, cashmere and patterns. Stoney Clover Lane! Assouline Palm Beach! Assouline is a world-renown publisher of some of the most opulent books and this shop is one of only 7 in the U.
But after spending some time here we quickly realize we did NOT schedule enough time to explore. Make sure you add this to your list and give yourself more time that we did. Classic Collections of Palm Beach! Come for Chanel, but stay for the accessories. When we arrived the shop was closed and it broke our hearts. There was so much to be seen and all we wanted was to enter. The Skinny Dip Palm Beach! Here I found my one and only souvenir from the trip: my Palm Beach sweater, and discovered a line for hats that one day I hope to add to my collection.
