WINTER 2017
The Guide to Fashion & Shopping on Cape Cod
C O M P L I M E N TA R Y
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LETTER F RO M T H E EDI TOR It’s truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Not only because we get to put together the ultimate gift giving guide for Cape Cod (over 100 items all from local shops!), but also because it is a great opportunity to shop local, at your favorite small shop or somewhere new to you, and make an investment in your community. By purchasing your holiday gifts locally you are not only making a difference in the business’ bottom line, but you are also enabling that business to then reinvest their dollars into Cape Cod by employing locals, using local services, and supporting local organizations. In these pages we provide gift ideas for women with many different types of interests, as well as for guys, girls, boys, baby and of course, the family pet. We also invited one of Cape Cod’s best performers (Chantal!) to model this season’s trends for us, as well as interview one of the Cape’s newest boutique owners, and pick the one piece you must have in your closet. Enjoy the issue and keep shopping local! Dress Locally,
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EDITOR & PUBLISHER
Amanda Converse amanda@lovelocalmedia.com SALES MANAGER
Ian Lee • ian@lovelocalmedia.com GRAPHIC DESIGN
Timothy Graham • timgrahamdesign.com PHOTOGRAPHY
Michelle Kaye Photography COVER PHOTO
Michelle Kaye Photography CONTRIBUTOR
Amy Szep
Published by Love Local Media Inc. Printed locally by Sunderland Printing on recycled content.
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RUN WAY RUNDOWN Ever hear a fashion buzz word and wonder what the heck the stylists are talking about? Here is your guide to the trends of the season.
Winter Colors BOSSA NOVA
Hemline: Flowy Skirts
Flowy skirts are usually reserved for summer, but as a maxi style, worn with tights and paired with a chunky sweater, turtleneck and boots or booties, they are an absolutely perfect addition to your closet for the winter season.
MUSTANG
DARK SAPPHIRE
FLINT GRAY
VIBRANT YELLOW
FLAME SCARLET Illustrations by Amy Szep
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Print: Polka Dots
Polka dots make their mark on runways every few years, and always add a bit of whimsy into your wardrobe. Black and white or multicolor, contrasting large and small, they can be a small detail on a top or on a dress as an all-encompassing print.
Material: Velvet
Velvet can be seen as the material that just won’t quit. When it began to show up in runway shows a couple of years ago, it was being used in ways reminiscent of the 1990s, but this winter it is feeling a bit more luxe, whether it be in a simple t-shirt style, leggings or a long dress.
Neckline: Victorian Neck
What has often been seen as a conservative style, the Victorian neckline is now viewed as elegant and sensual. The high neck, lace and ruffle details can transform a simple blouse into a fashion piece that looks great paired with jeans or a slim fitting pencil skirt.
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1. PATAGONIA WOMEN’S DOWN SWEATER Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mashpee, Chatham, Falmouth | $229 2. TAMIR ZUMAN ROMAN GLASS NECKLACE East Wind Silver Co., Chatham | $79.50 3. MONA B SEBASTIAN DUFFEL Moda Fina, Provincetown | $129 4. FREE PEOPLE GO-GO VELVET SOCK Mass Bay Co., Hyannis | $9.99 5. BED STU LAUREL TEAK LUX BOOTS Moda Fina, Provincetown | $279 6. UNITED BY BLUE T-SHIRT Design works, Yarmouth Port | $36 7. TOZAI HOME COCONUT BOWLS Mark August, Chatham | $18 ea 8. HAT & FINGERLESS GLOVES Fisherman’s Daughter, Chatham | $45 (set)
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1. HARTFORD WOOL AND CASHMERE SWEATER Underground Fashion, Falmouth | $280
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2. VELVET WIDE LEG SWEATS Weekend, Orleans | $148 3. CREATIVE CO-OP WHALE BOOKENDS Soho Arts Co., Hyannis | $39.99 4. NAOT HELM BOOTIES Mass Bay Co., Hyannis | $149.99 5. VERLOOP POM POM HAT Design Works, Yarmouth Port | $28 6. LETOL GRACE SCARF Frances Francis, Orleans & Wellfleet | $132 7. FEATHER/LEAF MUG PITCH PINE Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $41.99 8. BUDDHA BUNS EYE MASKS Centerville Yoga & Wellness, Centerville | $17.95 ea
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If she likes to ENTERTAIN 1
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1. BECAUSE OCEANS TOTE Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $19.99 2. CABO CADO 2018 WALL CALENDAR CaboCado.com | $25 3. THE SEA CALLS TO ME NECKLACE East Wind Silver, Chatham | $52 4. FRAMED BUOY PHOTO Bennett Gallery & Framing, Hyannis | $65 5. TRISTAN BRUCE CAPE COD POSTCARD CLUTCHES If the Shoe Fits, Orleans | $32 ea
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6. SAPPHIRE WAVE EARRINGS Stephen Gallant Jewelers, Orleans | $325 7. ARTICHOKE SALTY SWEATSHIRT Artichoke, Eastham | $45 8. ETAL FISH WIND CHIME Deep BLUE, Dennis | $36 9. CAPE COD LUCITE LAMP East Wind Silver, Chatham | $249.50
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1. ALDO MARTINS BOMBER JACKET Weekend, Orleans | $338 2. MEIRA T EARRINGS Robert Guertin Jewelers, Sandwich | call for pricing 3. CHAN LUU WHITE SWAN FLORAL CHOKER Mark August, Chatham | $48
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4. GROCERIES CUT OUT TURTLENECK Shift Eco Boutique, Hyannis | $84 5. MISCHA DESIGNS CAMOUFLAGE BAG Underground Fashion, Falmouth | $220 6. TRASK MADISON BOOTIE Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Falmouth, Mashpee & Chatham | $298 7. STERLING SILVER FEATHER BRACELET & RING Jewelcraft, Hyannis | $120 & $36
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5. PRANA LA VIVA TRUCKER Chelsea’s Swimwear and Apparel, Hyannis | $30 6. A NATURAL LIFE RETRO BANDS Moda Fina, Provincetown | $13 7. BRAVE ENOUGH BOOK Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $16.95
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2 1. OUTDOOR EDITION BY PARKHURST TUNDRA VEST Sundance Clothing, Sandwich & Chatham | $144 2. SWING DESIGN SPARKLY PICTURE FRAME Mark August, Chatham | $54
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3. CECILE ET JEANNE LEATHER BAG Frances Francis, Orleans & Wellfleet | $369 4. JG BY JESSICA GOMES EARRINGS Deep Blue, Dennis | $36 5. UGG POM POM FLEECE LINED SLIPPER Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mashpee, Chatham, Falmouth $49.50 6. WHITE/SILVER SEQUIN PILLOW Soho Arts Company, Hyannis | $27.99 7. SHOULDER BAG Weekend, Orleans | $78 8. SIGNATURE DIAMOND CUFF Robert Guertin Jewelers, Sandwich | call for pricing
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6. TWO’S COMPANY POCKET SURVIVAL KIT Blake & Co., Orleans | $48 7. TWINE MULE MUG Modern Mix Giftery, Mashpee | $32.99 8. BREWSTER TACKLE CO KEY CHAIN Fisherman’s Daughter, Chatham | $25 9. JACK & MARY RECYCLED SWEATER MITTENS Deep BLUE, Dennis | $46 10. SHARK FIN BRACELET Cape Clasp, CapeClasp.com | $49.99
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6. SALT-POWERED ROBOT GREEN SCIENCE KIT Red Fish Blue Fish, Hyannis | $18.95 7. RHINOCEROS RING TOSS Mommy & Me Natural Parenting Boutique, Falmouth | $12 8. BI-PLANE WALL CLOCK Yankee Ingenuity, Chatham | $55 9. CROSS STITCH CREATIONS STAR WARS Artichoke, Eastham | $21.99 10. WIRE TAVERN PUZZLE Yankee Ingenuity, Chatham | $24
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1. SOUL FLOWER HAPPY BABY ONESIE Centerville Yoga & Wellness, Centerville | $22.95 2. STORY TIME TODDLER KNEE SOCKS Snow Goose Shop, Sandwich & Harwich Port | $8.50 3. EDAMAME AND EDAPAPA BOOK Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $9.95 4. EEBOO TOT TOWER Design Works, Yarmouth Port | $24 5. LEWIE + BERG CROCHET LLAMA Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $54.99 6. BEGIN AGAIN BABY TEETHERS Mommy & Me Natural Parenting Boutique, Falmouth | $10-$14 7. HOHNER KIDS GLOCKENSPIEL Charlie’s Music, Hyannis, | $23.95 8. STARRY KNIGHT OXFORD SHOES Wish Gift Co., Mashpee & Sandwich | $37.99 ea.
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1. DR. BECKER’S CAT SNACK BITES Hot Diggity, Mashpee & Dennis Port | $11.95
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2. PAWZ DOG BOOTS Cape Cod Dog, Eastham | $14.99-$17.99 3. UP COUNTRY DOG LEASH Snow Goose Shop, Sandwich & Harwich Port | $20 4. LOBSTER ROPE BASKET Wellfleet Marine Retail, Wellfleet | $36 5. CATNIP BANANA Cape Cod Dog, Eastham | $8.99 6. JAWZ PUP DISC Hot Diggity, Mashpee & Dennis Port | $19.95 7. BUDDY BISCUITS - GRAIN FREE Cape Cod Dog, Eastham | $6.99 8. VIP PRODUCTS WARTHOG Hot Diggity, Mashpee & Dennis Port | $30.75
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Jewel Tones
In 2017 singer Chantal Joseph has taken Cape Cod stages by storm, performing songs that people can’t help but sing along with and easy to dance to, and she does it with a level of energy that is infectious, entertaining, and enchanting. She brings that energy to our pages, modeling clothing from local boutiques in jewel tones fitting for the holiday season.
PETIT POIS FLORAL BURNOUT DRESS Frances Francis, Orleans & Wellfleet | $224 BURGUNDY PEEP TOE BOOTIES Artichoke, Eastham | $38
MODEL Chantal Joseph PHOTOGRAPHY Michelle Kaye Photography MAKEUP Andrea Kooharian-Simpson HAIR Stacey Kuehn
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WOODEN SHIPS BOYFRIEND CABLE T-NECK Sundance Clothing, Chatham & Sandwich | $128 PLAID SCARF Wellfleet Marine Retail, Wellfleet | $20
LOCATION: Spilt Milk, Main Street in Hyannis. Tattoo parlor meets art gallery meets beautifully curated space meets perfect photo shoot setting.
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BA & SH FARWELL TOP Underground Fashion, Falmouth | $270
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EILEEN FISHER VELVET JACKET Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mashpee, Chatham, Falmouth | $398 AG JEANS Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mashpee, Chatham, Falmouth | $188 EILEEN FISHER BONE TANK Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis, Mashpee, Chatham, Falmouth | $178 BRENDA ZARO CHUNKY HEEL If the Shoe Fits, Orleans | $140
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BAILY WISH COME TRUE TOP If the Shoe Fits, Orleans | $143 CAROL WHALEY VINTAGE BUTTON EARRINGS Shift Eco Boutique | $46
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T HE ON E PEOPLE TREE CAROLINE TOP Shift Eco Boutique, Hyannis | $68 ROSE GOLD AND DIAMOND NECKLACE Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths, Chatham | $795 THE LEATHER SATCHEL CO RED SATCHEL Sundance Clothing, Sandwich & Chatham | $165 KATIE MAWSON FINGERLESS GLOVES Blake & Co., Orleans | $62 TAHITIAN BRONZE COLORED PEARLS Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths, Chatham | $595 LUCKY BRAND BASEL BOOTIE If the Shoe Fits, Orleans, | $128
CURRENT/ELLIOTT HIGHWAISTED STILETTO JEAN Underground Fashion, Falmouth $238
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We've chosen an "it" piece of the season and paired it with five other killer pieces to give it a complete look.
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ST YL E P RO F IL E Can you tell us about your background? Where did you grow up, go to school, and how did you end up on Cape Cod? My early years weren’t exactly “normal!" My father was a Taiwanese Diplomat and we traveled and lived in a lot of areas, but I would say my most of my education was in Taiwan and I ended up studying international relations and foreign affairs at University. I've had varying jobs over the years from working for the Portuguese Government in Macau, stints in Korea doing mergers and acquisitions, and interpretation work in Hong Kong. The common theme in all these jobs was that I could speak, read, and write fluently in four languages. This was a huge After growing up and working abroad in tech and the bonus and I learned so much from working with so many fashion industry, Nicole Palmer moved to Cape Cod with different people and organizations. her family, and decided to put all of her experience, passion Ending up on Cape Cod is another interesting story and love of all things beautiful into her concept boutique, as well! Back in 2000 I was living and working in Hong Underground Fashion. Nicole just celebrated one year in Kong and I met my neighbor one day who happened to her Falmouth store, and is looking ahead to the future. be an airline pilot living in Hong Kong, but originally
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from Falmouth. My neighbor ended up becoming my husband and we started a family. Over the years we would spend summers on the Cape, and back in 2016 my husband had the opportunity to transfer back to the USA. Although we could live anywhere, we decided that being on the Cape was best for us. We already had friends and family there, plus we felt it would be a great place to raise our son.
retail store, so I felt it was time. The day after I received my green card I opened up a company and started the process of opening my own boutique. You call Underground Fashion a "concept boutique" what does that mean to you and your customers? Good question and here’s a simple answer: my concept was to create a store on the Cape that made the customer feel as if they were in a “big city boutique" getting a personalized shopping experience. Our space is small, not subject to a lot of foot traffic (it is located in Home Port, surrounded mostly by doctors’ offices), and very cozy. I figured if I did a great job buying collections, my customers could come in, make themselves comfortable, and take their time in choosing what’s best for them. No rushing, no pressure, and relax (coffee and champagne are always readily available)! Shopping should be fun and comfortable, and I think I achieved that because our data shows a huge percentage of our sales are from repeat customers.
How did you end up in the fashion industry? What has your experience been? I’ve always loved anything to do with fashion, and have felt I’ve always had a pretty good eye when it came to putting outfits together and seeing trends. My first foray into the business side of fashion was when I started my own fashion label “Nicole Liu Designs.” I was producing scarves and handbags based out of Hong Kong. It was fun, but a lot of work dealing with both the manufacturing side and getting product into stores. I then went on to become a distributor for a major US brand for the Asia/ Pacific area. Being a distributor was great experience to see how both the buying and selling sides worked. How do you decide on the brands you carry? How do you find them? When did you decide to open up your own store? I’m constantly cruising the web searching for new and Before I moved to the Cape I told my husband that I exciting collections. It’s a great way to see the trends and would be opening a small boutique (not really open what's the next big thing. I tend to carry a mix of well-known for discussion)! I’m the type of person that needs to be brands, as well as the unique designers from both the US busy and has to have a challenge. I've never operated a and Europe. I go on my buying trips twice a year with Paris
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and New York being the main conventions I attend. At first I was overwhelmed with all the options and I made the mistake of overbuying for my first spring/ summer. I think there was a bit of anxiety about running out of stock and the excitement of going on my biggest shopping trip of my life! Since then, I’ve gotten much more efficient in the process of sourcing my collections and feel pretty good about how I do it. I wouldn’t say there’s an exact science to what I buy. I guess that’s where having a good eye comes in. You just celebrated one year in your Falmouth location - what are some of your favorite things about owning a local boutique? Although it’s a lot more work than I envisioned, I love the fact that I’m bringing beautiful clothing to the Cape. My clients are becoming my friends, and it’s a constant learning experience. How would you describe Cape Cod style and how is it different from the rest of the world? Because of my husband's job, we have been very fortunate to travel the world. No matter where you go there will always be something unique in the way people wear clothing, but one thing is constant: women love fashion. There may be subtle differences between Hong Kong, Dubai, and Boston, but in general the magazines, websites, and commercials have developed global fashion awareness That said, Cape Cod style is a bit different, it definitely has the “preppy” feel to it, which is great, but I think we need a bit more cosmopolitan flare for the ladies, hence Underground Fashion! 48
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OUR ADVERTISERS BREWSTER Struna Galleries (50) CHATHAM East Wind Silver Co. (13, 51) Fisherman's Daughter (13) Forest Beach Designer Goldsmiths (36) Gustare Oil & Vinegars (27) Mark August (11) Puritan Cape Cod (25) Struna Galleries (50) Sundance Clothing (23) Yankee Ingenuity (Inside Back Cover) COTUIT Therapeutic Bodywork (23) DENNIS Deep BLUE (29) Underground Bakery (29) EASTHAM Artichoke (35) FALMOUTH Cape Cod Healthcare - Urgent Care (44) Green Eyed Daisy (1) Harvest of Barnstable (7) Mommy & Me Natural Parenting Boutique (33) Puritan Cape Cod (25) HYANNIS Bennett Gallery (45) by Design (51) Cape Cod Beer (49) Cape Cod Five (Inside Front Cover) Cape Cod Healthcare - Urgent Care (44) Charlie's Music (27) The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod (50) Devinto (44) Embargo (Back Cover) Jewelcraft (23) The Local Juice (49) Mass Bay Co. (7) Puritan Cape Cod (25) Red Fish Blue Fish Cape Cod (7) Rendezvous Café & Crêperie (10) Shift Eco Boutique (48) Solstice Day Spa (3) Sorgente Med Spa (3)
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Sposabella Bridal & Cape Cod Tux (5) Stacey Kuehn Hair (17) Summer House Natural Soaps (50) MASHPEE Gustare Oil & Vinegars (27) Mashpee Commons (10) Modern Mix Giftery (19, 44, 52) Puritan Cape Cod (25) Solar Rising (7) Wish Gift Co. (31) ORLEANS Blake & Co (1) Stephen Gallant Jewelers (3) Weekend (45) SANDWICH Cape Cod Healthcare - Urgent Care (44) Robert Guertin Jewelers (11) Sundance Clothing (23) Titcomb's Bookshop (1) Wish Gift Co. (31) WELLFLEET Wellfleet Marine Retail (33) YARMOUTH Emerald Physicians (43) YARMOUTH PORT Design Works (21) Harvest of Barnstable (7) ONLINE Andrea Kooharian Makeup (17) Cabo Cado (51) Cape Clasp (49) Cape Cod Daily Deal (45) DJ Ian Lee (2) Tim Graham Design (2) Melefant (35) Michelle Kaye Photography (15)