Are you a last minute Christmas shopper? I’ve got just the place for you to pick up that perfect stocking stuffer, baby gift, or unique home decor item: “Polished!” The good news is December 23rd and 24th, there is a 50% off sale on the following items:

All children’s holiday outfits and holiday ornaments
All fleece throws, pillows, chenille baby blankets, kissy kissy blankets
All fashion jewelry : includes bracelets, rings, necklace sets, etc

*while supplies last
*does not include  Aden & Anais items 

I was there twice in the past week, and the prices are fantastic-even when there isn’t a sale! The selection is very unique, and fun. Get there today. Gals: you can also book your pedicure or manicure for New Years Eve (or anytime), because Polished is a boutique, and also a rockin’ nail salon.

Polished Nail Salon & Gift Boutique
Unit 24 Galleria Plaza, 638 West Bay Road
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
345-949-NAIL (6245)
Monday to Saturday 10a-5:30p. Tuesdays 10a-7p
polished@candw.ky

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Little Black Dress

Funky Monkey, one of my favorite stores for unexpectedly cool clothes and accessories for women and men, is packed with new merchandise! If you are like me, you will stop in to buy gifts, and end up picking up stocking stuffers, as well as that perfect Little Black Dress for the office Holiday party. In addition to many hot LBDs (think short with a little bling) they also have Little Red Dresses, and many other perfect dresses for the holiday party circuit. They also have the sexiest jeans: LA Idol. The  jeans only look super expensive: they fit perfectly, starting at only CI $69.00! Pair them with heels, a Funky Monkey flowy top, and some of their super cute and very unusual accessories. You’ll be all set for the Monday-Thursday holiday parties that require sexy-but-casual attire. Needless to say, the trademark amazing swimsuits are here: for boating, house parties, and beach parties, where a truly beautiful suit is necessary. (With Facebook, don’t get caught with a tired old bikini if you live or relax in Cayman! Great looking beachwear should be a standard part of every Caribbean girl’s wardrobe.)

Gents: Funky Monkey has great looking shirts for the holiday season, but get there soon: they are selling like hotcakes. Pick yours up now! The really big fashion news for men is SAXX Underwear Co. The design is revolutionary, the fit is amazing. Funky Monkey owner Jodi Hunter says men are throwing out all their existing underwear and buying only SAXX, after buying their first pair.

Stocking stuffer ideas: JAZZD-a manufacturer of handbags, wallets, coin purses, and make-up bags.

Pop in soon! Funky Monkey is a fun, energizing place to shop. Jodi and her friendly staff will get you looking great for the holidays.

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659 

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Bench

 

Table Top

Just Add Water and Welcome Home are two amazing stores, located in one fantastic location: Governors Square. If you’ve been there recently, and had your eye on something, hurry back and BUY IT, because it’s ON SALE! That’s right, everything in both fab stores is 10% off! And some things are 50% off! Here is what I fell in love with today: lots of beautiful clothes, handmade jewelry, purses, lamps, the greatest looking bench I’ve seen in YEARS, mirrors, art, one shouldered-tops, shoes, canvas artwork, toss pillows, and YES, the LBD. (The Little Black Dress, girls!)

Red Tops

The sale is on today through Saturday. This is not “getting rid of old stuff”. This “making room for new stuff”. The merchandise is new stock, & gorgeous. Hurry in and get your favorite new summer outfit, or chic room decor! See you there! Be sure to leave the bench for me, please.

Just Add Water, Welcome Home

Governors Square

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Off The Peg

What’s your New Year’s Resolution? “Look More Chic”? “Save More Money”? Or simply “Shop Till I Drop?” Accomplish all three goals at the annual & locally famous 60% OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE SALE at Off The Peg. Here in Cayman, the social scene does not slow down after the holidays, because it’s high season! The weather is fantastic, the island is brimming with travelers, and there are tons of fun things to do. Taste of Cayman is coming up, there are loads of parties and events, and it’s time for some new dresses, purses, accessories, and perfectly tailored slacks to help us look slimmer (especially if there have been a wee too many yummy nibbles over the break!)

Jacket

Everyone knows that Off The Peg has simply smashing clothes, with great prices. Pop in as early as you can! The sale starts tomorrow at 10AM.  There are usually loads of earlybirds, so get your act together ASAP!

Fashion

Off The Peg    946-5050        Elgin Avenue, next to Cricket Square

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Just Add Water

December in Grand Cayman means festive gatherings every night of the week and piles of invitations for open houses, cocktail parties and dinners. Need something stunning to wear tonight? Don’t worry, the perfect little black dress or red sequin top is waiting for you at Just Add Water, in Governors Square on West Bay Road. It’s a beautiful boutique packed with “just the thing” you need for holiday parties: designer clothes by Liz Claiborne, Jones New York and Rafael, super cute strappy shoes, chic handbags and belts, and the best costume jewelry selection in Cayman. Even if you already have the ideal outfit put together, pop over to Just Add Water and choose from chunky two-tone bracelets, wide bejeweled right hand rings, and a large selection of faux diamond pieces. You can get the “fine jewelry look” for a fraction of the cost and perk up any wardrobe classic. The shop also has great basics such as casualwear, bathing suits, professional outfits and shorts.

I popped into Just Add Water last night on the way to my office Christmas party, and took a basic black and white dress up several notches with some very glam accessories. In less than ten minutes, I bought stunning bejeweled shoes, long shimmering earrings, a fun bangle, and a little black bag with a rhinestone clip. I got a “big look”-without the big price tag! I got lots of compliments, and I felt great! The best thing is, I had no “morning after guilt” about overspending.

Bling

Make time to visit Just Add Water and make sure you look your radiant best this holiday season. Just remember to smile and nod when someone asks you how you managed a major bling purchase in these tough economic times!

Just Add Water           

Governors Square  

Holiday Wear

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ONe 345

ONe TREE Four Five Collection is Cayman’s hottest lifestyle brand of clothing, and anyone who lives here or spends time has seen the super cool T-shirts with the catchy local phrases. Created by local designer and Cayman resident Luigi Moxam, the clothing line is hip, sexy and well made, and perfectly captures the culture, heritage and diversity of the people in the Cayman Islands. Popular slogans for his T-shirts include “TINK AGAIN! WHO YA DADDY IS? WHO YA MOMMA IS? IF YA CYAN’T HEAR, YOU’LL FEEL! LEMME A DOLLA NAH, WHO TELL YOU DAT?”

Today, October 30th, 2010, there is a MASSIVE sale at Hammerheads!  Starting at 11:00 AM, there is a HUGE SALE going on. They are practically giving away T-shirts! Example: All infant & baby T-shirts, CI $5.00! They are calling it “Every’ting ga go sale!”

There will be T-shirts, ladies burnouts, tank tops, kirky collection, agouti booty,  and much more, including brand new designs!

Anyone wearing a ONe TREE Four Five Collection Tee will be invited to an upcoming event for a FREE photo and video shoot for the new website, which will be launched soon!

C’mon down to Hammerheads for a great deal on some T-shirts, enjoy the beautiful Caribbean ocean views & grab a delicious lunch if you have time. It’s just another great day in paradise! See you there!

ONe TREE

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Funky Monkey

Wishes do come true: my favorite boutique in Cayman, Funky Monkey just added 600 square feet of shopping heaven! YES! Funky Monkey blasted into the Cayman Islands last year and has been blowing breath after breath of fresh fashion air at us ever since. They have the hippest, hottest fashion trends in both men’s and women’s apparel and they constantly introduce new lines and designers. The new space showcases an expanded men’s section with several red hot new lines like Archaic (an Affliction Brand), Stone Rose & Havana 9, added to the super trendy Ed Hardy & True Religion brands.

Prices are good, as usual. Archaic has mens jeans & tees, with men’s jeans starting at CI $99.00. Sinful has ladies jeans and beautiful bejeweled tees, with ladies jeans starting at CI $128.00. (I just shopped designer jeans in the US and $128.00 is not a bad price!) Body Language has ladies dresses and tops for the holidays made of silk or chiffon and embellished with stones and other pretties, all starting at CI $82.00.  Banana Moon sunwear from Monaco has two piece bathing suits starting at CI $70.00 (again, a good price if you compare to other Seven Mile Beach shops for quality swimwear) and men’s dress shirts for CI $120.00. The best part is, the styles are unique. Time & again, I find myself shopping at Funky Monkey and getting compliments off-island about my cool cothes-imagine that!

Added Space

With more retail space, new brands, and room for even more sexy and fun inventory, Funky Monkey continues to influence the face of fashion in Cayman. Funky Monkey is located in the lower level of Governor’s Square across the parking lot from Cost U Less. If you can’t find something to try on, ask chic owner Jodi for some assistance. She always helps her clients to find something just right to wear-to the beach, the gym, the cocktail party, or the big night out. She’s got the best stuff! Tell her the goddess sent ya!

Jeans

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659 

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Maybe you’re here on vacation, or maybe you live here, and you’ve decided to stick around and “Staycation” in Grand Cayman instead of heading off-island. And why not? It’s fabulous in GC as long as you don’t have to put a suit on and sit behind a desk somewhere! But girls, some cute new clothes are in order if you’re going to be “Staycationing”  in town; you need a few new things to wear in order to get into the Off Duty Mood.

As usual, Funky Monkey has the perfect summer stock to perk up your summer wardrobe. Grab a new sexy T shirt or a whimsical dress and some catchy costume jewelry to mix things up.  The all-new stock from LA Class is light, sexy, body skimming and comfy. Also look for fresh tops from Pink Lotus, Green Dragon, and Pico & Salsa Jewelry too (as in way cute cuffs, necklaces, rings & belts).

Funky Monkey has the stuff you want, the stuff you need, and the stuff won’t be able to live without once you try it on! My favorite is still Vata, the best work out clothes on the planet. Vata will make you look 5 lbs thinner, 5 years younger and in better shape than you are….trust me! Try it on and see for yourself. I used to own a ton of bargain workout gear and I swapped it all out for a few precious Vata outfits: it’s that good! Plus it lasts forever. One size fits all (seriously) and it will make you feel like a super-babe. Read all about Vata on their fun website: http://www.vatabrasil.com/

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659   

Funky Monkey

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• Tennis Dresses & Skirts
• Flared Legged Capris
• Fold-Over Yoga Pants
• Wrap Jackets
• Women’s Linen Shorts
• Men’s Linen’s Pants
• And Much More!

In addition to the new arrivals, Funky Monkey has the usual selection of the best workout clothes in the universe (seriously), swimwear, beach dresses, and casual wear. Stop in soon and get update your summer look.

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659   

Funky Monkey

        

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Custom Dress

Are you two different sizes? Size 6 top, size 8 bottom? Size 12 jacket, size 10 pants? This can be simple enough when buying separates, but tough going when it comes to buying cute dresses. Usually we end up buying a dress that fits half of us and is too big for the other half, and then altering it. I’m sure shapely beauties Kim Kardashian and Beyonce face the same challenges, but they have designers to create custom gowns for their curves.  

If you live in the Cayman Islands, you can enjoy the same luxury, at a fraction of the cost! Custom designed clothing is an affordable option at LD’s Sewing and Fashion Boutique. The seamstress team at LD’s can whip up anything you can dream of, using your fabric or theirs, for a fraction of the cost of couture clothing. I get most of my dresses made there, and the prices are amazing!  For a typical sleeveless work sheath, lined, I pay between CI $69.00 and $99.00. The design team is so talented that they don’t even use a pattern! The first time I went in, I brought in a favorite Ann Taylor dress to use as a template. The ladies took my measurements. we picked out fabric and lining, and within a week I went back for a fitting. Within two weeks, I had a custom dress that fits better and looks better than the original dress. I became a regular client at LD Sewing, and have since had tons of evening wear, pants, work skirts and dresses made there. My husband, who is 6’6,  has ordered several trousers custom  at LD and he is extremely pleased with the quality of his clothing.  LD makes men’s suits, jackets, and tailored pants. Don’t be afraid to bring in your own fabric. When I’m in the US, I keep my eyes open for deals at places like Jo-Ann Fabrics and stock up for future creations at LD.

Bridal Gown

LD also does a significant business in custom bridal. They can do anything but have a growing reputation among local brides for simple, elegant styles that breathe easily in our warm climate. Many of the LD styles retail for as little as CI $499.00, a bargain price for a custom bridal gown! Insider tip: The shop has rental gowns available for brides on a budget. Inquire at the shop for details.

The design team is delightful, creative and lovely to work with. For a rush free, they can work with extreme time frames upon request. The also do a terrific job on basic alterations. The boutique carries ready to wear clothing: cute jeans, casual tops,”barely-there” dresses, embossed leggings, and other fun offerings.

Stop in soon and experience the wonder of custom-made clothing!

LD’s Sewing and Fashion Boutique                Telephone (345)-949-1264

Eastern Avenue in the dms centre

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