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THE EDIT
GRAB BAG
Foxie Boxie clutch ($395), Halotopia, halotopia.com Big enough to fit your iPhone Pro Max and chic enough to take you pretty much anywhere, reach for this ruffled (but never frilly) clutch by Halotopia. The Palm Beach–based line of handbags and jewelry is the brainchild of founder, owner, and designer Sophia Stone, who launched the brand in 2021. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, editor in chief
THE EDIT Wonder Women
THE EDITORS SHARE WOMEN-OWNED BRANDS TO SUPPORT ALL YEAR
By Melissa Puppo
LIGHT MY FIRE
I’m a Cool Mom candle (starting at $29), Taja Collection, tajacollection.com When my husband gave me this hand-poured, soy wax candle for Christmas, I knew it would become one of my favorites. The refreshing lemon aroma, derived from natural essential oils, sealed the deal. With Miami-based Taja Collection, you can pick the scent that best suits you and also customize the candleholder, making them great for gifting. —Mary Murray, executive editor
FANCY & FEMININE
La Fleur silk scarf ($175) and black tulle kimono ($280), Fine Frenchie, finefrenchie.com I love the feminine approach artist and fashion designer Valeria Krasavina infuses into her quirky line of creative goods inspired by the personalities of her own French bulldog, Rabby. Her handmade prints and scarves sold in her Little River District boutique, Fine Frenchie, are playful, but I especially love her ready-to-wear pieces, like this black tulle kimono. —Melissa Puppo, managing editor
GO WITH THE FLOW
Roxanne gown ($998),
House of Perna,
thehouseofperna.com Designed by Delray Beach’s own Project Runway alumna, Amanda Perna, the free-flowing Roxanne gown is as ethereal as it is eco-conscious. Because Perna believes fashion should make the world a prettier place, every item in her House of Perna line is made to order to eliminate fabric waste. —K.D.L
FLORAL NOTES
Flower cluster earrings ($25), Tassel Soul, instagram.com/ tasselsoul Ashley Belford, owner of Jupiterbased Tassel Soul, is known for creating stylish, fun, and affordable handmade jewelry. These flower cluster earrings (available in a variety of colors) are my favorite item from her extensive collection of chic accessories. —Allison Wolfe Reckson, contributing editor
NATURE NURTURES
Sacred Serenity Bath Milk ($75) Tammy Fender, tammyfender.com West Palm Beach–based Tammy Fender’s passion for the plant kingdom and nature’s healing power has guided her skin care business for more than 25 years. My sensitive skin loves all her formulations, and I’m currently obsessed with her new Sacred Serenity Bath Milk in Sunlit Citrus. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editorial director
IN YOUR SKIN
Daily Refresh Cleansing Gel ($24) and Paradise Smooth Moisturizing Gel ($40), CTRL Cosmetics, ctrlcosmetics.com Nina L. Steinberg’s CTRL Cosmetics line fuses gentle ingredients, skin care tech, and luxurious experiences. I love the Paradise Smooth Moisturizing Gel, which hydrates and gives me a subtle glow. —Abigail Duffy, web editor