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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The Visual Arts Society

Sticks & Stones is hosting a very special event this Saturday, May 9th, from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, in conjunction with The Visual Arts Society and The Queens Botanical Park. The Visual Arts Society is offering a chance to meet featured artists Avril Ward, John Broad, Dora Williams, Cecilia Urdaneta, and Maureen Lazarus. Discuss their work, observe their creative work, and mingle among others who appreciate great artwork. All the artwork displayed will be offered for sale.

The Queens Botanical Park will have a wide collection of their exceptional indigenous plants for sale. Where else can you buy botanical plants in the heart of George Town?

Queens Botanical Park

Needless to say, there is the usual spectacular collection of stunning indoor and outdoor furniture, selected from all over the globe. The Sticks & Stones Collection is worthy of a trip on any Saturday. This Saturday, May 9th will be a day to enjoy beautiful art, wondrous tropical plants, and talented artists. See you there!

Getting there is easy: take North Sound Road just past the Butterfield roundabout towards CUC. Once you pass the CUC main office on your left and the Conch Shell House on your right, take a right hand turn onto Kingbird Drive. Follow Kingbird Drive all the way down past the warehouses and look for the Sticks & Stones flags.

Sticks & Stones      114 Kingbird Drive    947-8663

sticksandstones@candw.ky

Monday-Saturday 10AM-5PM

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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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De Bag Man Store

The best way to freshen up a spring wardrobe is to add a fabulous new handbag. If you happen to be in the Cayman Islands this week, make your way over to De Bag Man, the store where you’ll find an outstanding collection of imported leather handbags and accessories at great duty free prices. Shop for all the finest brands like Guess, Kipling, Billy Bags, Parazul and many other designer brands.

De Bag Man just got in a shipment of Guess handbags so hot that customers were buying them right out of the shipping boxes!  Ladies, you better hurry over to De Bag Man store before they sell out. I sent some of my girls over today and they were drooling over the hot pink colors of the Guess bags and the duty free price tags. Don’t miss out!

De Bag Man    in the Island Plaza, Downtown George Town

Telephone (345) 946-4436

http://www.islandcompaniesltd.com/

De Bag Man

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Fun and Flirty Dresses

Here in the Caribbean, the cooler weather will soon give way to hot and sunny days and warm nights. Wardrobes need to be strappy (not skimpy) and flexible. Transitional outfits need to move from beach to beach bar to dinner to dancing-under-the-stars. What’s a girl to do? Easy! Stop in to Funky Monkey, Grand Cayman’s chicest boutique. Owner Jodi Hunter has just the thing to get you from a-z without stopping at home to change. Her sexy-funky-cool-collection of activewear, beach wear and sexy dresses are great for the Cayman casual lifestyle and more importantly, Jodi combs the world for fabrics that breathe and hold up well in hot tropical weather. The latest “must-haves collection”  from Funky Monkey is from M. Rena: a line of one-size knit wear from LA that includes dresses, tops and leggings. It wears likes cashmere and has just the right body skimming fit. Prices start at just $28 CI. It’s the perfect collection for layering throughout a Cayman “play day”. Wear the dress in the morning as a bikini cover up. For happy hour, add a chunky necklace and wedge heels. For dinner and late night dancing, add leggings, glam make up and strappy heels.

Get it all at Funky Monkey! Stop in soon. Jodi’s collections are hot-hot-hot and they often sell out quickly.

Funky Monkey
Governors Square

Telephone:    (345)-943-8659           

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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 The Strand Shopping Center on West Bay Road. It’s a small but mighty 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 went New Year’s Eve gown shopping at Just Add Water today, and ended up torn between two black dresses: a Liz Claiborne all-sequin short sheath and a floor length skinny stunner with a rhinestone accent. If you are going out on the town here NYE, be forewarned that the ladies dress to kill on that evening. 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           

The Strand Shopping Center    Telephone: (345) 945-4208

Holiday Wear

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Ed Hardy Sunglasses

Sunglasses are essential in the relentless Caribbean sun. Why not invest in a pair that makes you feel gorgeous, too? Hollywood stars and NYC celebs are fans of the sunglasses collection by Ed Hardy. Designed by Christian Audigier, the Ed Hardy sunglasses are funky, original and beautifully adorned with leather, denim, unusual graphic designs, and Swarovski crystals.

In Grand Cayman, Ed Hardy shades are available at Cayman Lenscrafter, in Seven Mile Shops on West Bay Road. In addition to contact lenses and on-site eyeglass services, Cayman Lenscrafters has the sexiest designer sunglasses collection in Grand Cayman. In addition to Ed Hardy, choose a new pair of designer sunglasses from the Prada, Bulgari and Porsche collections.

Trust me, once you try on a pair of the Ed Hardy glasses, you will be hooked. They make anyone look like a movie star. Visit Cayman Lenscrafter soon to upgrade your beach look.

Cayman Lenscrafter            Telephone (345) 943-1515         Seven Mile Shops

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RESE Pilates

Serious yoga and Pilates practitioners know that workout clothes can make or break a yoga session. RESE Pilates is a fashionable line of activewear designed to help women visually focus on key body parts while working out. The proper clothing can can help women maintain proper alignment during yoga or Pilates sessions. RESE Pilates activewear highlights your core, ribcage, alignment, and breathing points, and was created to help women be more effective in whatever form of exercise they choose.

The clothing design utlilizes cutting edge technology to provide superior wicking, control, and comfort. The styling is flattering, with longer tops that don’t ride up. Great fitting pants give control and freedom of movement. The clothes are stylish enough to wear for a casual Cayman day or post work out.

The RESE Pilates line is exclusively available in the Cayman Islands at the Innovative Fitness Studio on Crewe Road. Viewings are by appointment only, so you can enjoy a relaxing private shopping experience and find just the right outfits for your personal style. Sue Merren is the the top Pilates expert in the Cayman Islands and the owner of Innovative Fitness. Sue can help you select the perfect active wear for your workout.

Call soon to arrange a quick viewing soon, and treat yourself to some cute new workout gear!

Innovative Fitness    Telephone (345) 326-8111    email sdmerren@hotmail.com

Innovative Fitness

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