Island living
News, style tips and tricks from the true connoisseurs of island living
COUNT DOWN!
Arriving back on-island is always an excitement but I wasn't expecting such a hive of activity after just 2 1/2 weeks away! What industry there is in every direction. This isn't any ordinary build-up to the summer high season, there is good reason for such hustle and bustle, Mustique is celebrating 50 years of the formation of the Mustique Company! - quite a mouthful!
Philippe Starck
What an exciting moment to be present as Philippe Starck puts in the finishing touches. The island is so quiet that only a handful of us were lucky enough to be around to pop a bottle of champagne and drink to the unofficial launch, or perhaps better described as the sneak-peak to the new Basil's Bar. (The official Launch will be at the big 50th celebration of Mustique this summer)
NEW STYLES
We started work on a new jumpsuit design which pretty quickly turned into pallazo pants and and a racer-back top! We'll produce it in our new Lotty B silk prints and when worn together will give a jumpsuit effect
TURTLE TIME
What a special day! Walking the windward coast of the island we came across an enormous leatherback turtle, Polly Angela, laying her eggs.
SEA URCHINS
"I often dive for the real urchins once they have lost all their spines and are bleached white by the sun" says Lotty.
CATERPILLARS!
The caterpillars are back with a vengeance! Our frangipani tree in all its glory and two days later - after the caterpillars! The rascals can eat a leaf in front of your eyes and they almost...
Mustique in Bloom
Mustique in Bloom! The island has been a riot of flowers this month but as the trade winds begin to blow in I noticed them thinning out and thought I'd better catch a few of the November flowers...
