Catherine Wingate Golf Apparel and Philip Stein Horizon Bracelet with Tote

 

Catherine Wingate of CA's fine golf apparel

Knob Hill Golf Club, Manalapan NJ  Last month we stayed at Crystal Springs Resort & Golf Club in the mountains of Northern New Jersey. The first hole was right by our balcony terrace with night time golf being played with LED lights!  Golf is a sport that is attracting a lot of women, thanks to top players on the LPGA Tour like Michelle Wei, Stacey Lewis, Linda Ko and Lexi Thompson. It stands to reason that our apparel choices are going to be important to keep cool on the green. Since most golf clubs have dress codes, I've found very fashionable golf attire from a new designer, Catherine Wingate of CA.

Catherine Wingate is winner of the 2014 PGA Merchandise Show Award for "Best New Product".  Made in the USA, Catherine Wingate's pieces are very well constructed and conform to even the most elite golf club's dress requirements.

Sleeveless Color Blocked Polo and Pleated Skort

Sleeveless Color Blocked Polo Top in White/Navy is very easy to wash and wear due to the
stain releasing fabric: Micropoly with Lycra
The Fabric is a four-way stretch that contains a quick dry function to pull moisture away from skin and quickly dry. This fabric blocks and absorbs UV-rays to protect skin from dangerous sun damage. This fabric also has long lasting anti-bacterial Features.

Can you find the pockets? Horizon Bracelet by Philip Stein

Pleated Skort in Navy has a definite nautical theme going for it. Easy and breezy to wear, the wide waist band stays put and is very flattering. The pockets are hidden in the pleats. Made of the same fabric as the Polo Top, the Micropoly with Lycra is a dream to wear and color-fast. 

Cool and breezy fabric offers superior sun protection. Sun Visor by Callaway

My Accessories: Tote & Horizon Bracelet in Rose Gold by Philip Stein, Jack Purcell Collection Sunglasses by Converse, Gloves by Giro, Thermal Water Bottle by EcoVessel.

Arriving in style! CW's Zip Front Dress in Navy

Catherine Wingate's Chic and elegant Zip Front Dress in Navy also has built in shorts plus two slit pockets at the hips. Micropoly with Lycra blend, the fabric is cool while offering sun protection. We found these pieces to perform well in the sun while allowing us to look very feminine and chic! Visit Catherine Wingate online for more lovely selections at CatherineWingate.com

Zip Front Dress with built in shorts has slit pockets.

Sunglasses from the NEW Converse All Star line

See you on the green!

Our very special thanks to Knob Hill Golf Club and their amazing Pro Shop for accommodating us for the day! Visit them online at KnobHillGC.com

Clothing c/o Catherine Wingate, CA
Tote & Bracelet c/o Philip Stein
Sunglasses c/o Converse  

Travel Smarts: Chilly Jilly Wrap & Lounge Pants

In the limo to NYC: Chilly Jilly Wrappers make my stay feel more like home!

Summer is here! This means more trips to events, a weekend get-away, a cruise or a trip abroad. Where ever I go, I bring my Chilly Jilly Wrapper Blanket in a Bag and Lounge Pants. Why? Well for one thing, they are very easy to pack in my 24 hr bag because each piece comes in its own matching silky duffel.

Made in the USA Chilly Jilly Wrapper Blankets come in brown as shown here, black and slate. It measures: 37″x 60″ with its own Bag: 5 1/2″ X 9″. Stretchy and soft with a scalloped edge, they are perfect for the car, plane or train without taking up too much space in your bag. Once you arrive at your destination, throw it over yourself at the hotel if the air conditioning is a little high. Later toss it over your shoulders as a chic evening wrap for dinner. Wraps like these were very important in Elizabethan times as cultured society women always covered their arms. This still holds true today. When I was invited to meet HRH's Prince Alexander II and his wife HRH Princess Katherine in NYC a few weeks ago, I wore such a shawl to cover my arms as part of court etiquette. See the full article with photos HERE.

HRH Crown Princess Katherine and I in NYC

So wraps or shawls can fill an important roll in helping to keep you comfortable while traveling and also once you arrive at your destination. Chilly Jilly just made this easier by allowing you to stow one away in your purse!

If you are heading for the mountains or the shore, keep in mind the temperatures there can be much cooler than what your encounter inland. When we stayed at Crystal Springs Resort in northern NJ, there was a cool breeze coming across our patio from the Cascades. I brought my Chilly Jilly Wrapper Blanket and Lounge Pants along as each is brushed on both side thus so soft and silky. The Lounge Pants are very stylish and can be used: in the bedroom, at the pool, in the spa, entertaining guests, etc. They really look great and have a flattering wide waistband. I pair them with my Luxe Me Now Bronze Lurex Slippers and I'm in my home comfort zone.

Now I'm unpacked!

So no matter if your are staying at The Peninsula on 5th Avenue or at a mountain retreat, Chilly Jilly has got you covered! Want to see more? visit ChillyJilly.com online for their full selection.

Chilly Jilly Lounge Pants also come in a Silky Bag

Wrapper and Lounge Pants c/o Chilly Jilly

Resorts: Diana Kauffman Designs Jewelry

Hitting the Resorts this season? Beautiful selections from Diana Kauffman Designer Jewelry Collection.

Crystal Springs Resort, NJ One of the most exclusive resorts in the NYC/NJ area is at Crystal Springs as they offer a variety of amenities including golf, a spa, hot tub, sauna and Biosphere Pool. When you think of Resort Wear, it's got to be chic yet comfortable for days on the beach and nights at the country club.

Striking just the right balance are these lovely statement pieces from Diana Kauffman Designs Jewelry. This jewelry takes its cues from nature but uses beautiful, precious metals to enhance the richness and flair of stone & glass.  Handcrafted in the USA, no two are exactly alike as the semi-precious stones offer a one off creation due to their own uniqueness and formations.

Diana Kauffman Sea Star Earrings 2 and Sea Star Signature Necklace

These designer pieces offer the essences of both sea and land which compliments resort wear so elegantly  for most any occasion. In the lead photo, I wore these beautiful drop earrings at Crystal Springs Resort with ancient Roman Glass to and in the pool. They were the perfect accessory to a rather simple black bikini but added just the right amount of sparkle.

DK's Laurels Collection with Roman Glass

"The Laurels Collection" Roman Glass Earrings
These beautiful drop earrings are handcrafted in Pennsylvania from real laurel leaves electroformed in sterling silver. Notice the accents of copper and sterling beads with genuine ancient Roman glass which is dated to be between 900-1200 years old. The iridescence is caused by centuries of natural weathering as the glass interacts with earth minerals.
These earrings are very light and comfortable to wear. Even with long wet hair, these earrings hang low enough not to tangle your mane. They look amazing with a swimsuit and dazzle in the candlelight at dinner.

The Laurels Collection Roman Glass Earrings

Sand Star Signature Bracelet:
Greek leather bracelet in cool gray with crackle glazed ceramic beads, copper starfish and silver clam shell spacers. Magnetic closure.
My wrists are really tiny so I tend to shy away from bracelets that are difficult to put on and keep on. Not so with the Sand Star Signature & River Rock natural bangles. The leather makes them very comfortable to wear and is a lovely contrast to the metal accents. The crackle glaze on the ceramic beads adds a layering of textures to the piece. The starfish and scallop shell complete the nautical theme on the Sand Star. Perfect for a day out on the water.

Sea Star and River Rock Bracelets

River Rock Bracelet
Genuine Greek leather bracelet with handmade ceramic beads glazed in tan and gray. Antique bronze magnetic closure.
The River Rock Bracelet reminds me of vacationing at Lake Hapatcong, near where I grew up. You would see sailboats and yachts skimming over the rounded rocks, worn by the lake into such interesting shapes. Again, the leather is gorgeous on this piece and contrasts with the crackled glaze on the ceramic beads of tan and grey.  

Diana Kauffman Simple Statement Pieces compliment a variety of fashion selections. However, I found these pieces to be perfect for my resort stay from lounging at the pool to enjoying a delicious dinner and wine with friends.
Want to see more jewelry collections for your resort getaway?  Visit Diana Kauffman Designs online HERE.

UPDATE!!!

Diana Kauffman will showcase her jewelry collection at Accessories the Show at the Javits Center in New York City on August 3-5, 2014!  She will be at Booth# 1634, so be sure to check out her collection! More show & designer details HERE.

 

Jewelry c/o Diana Kauffman Designs