Our Philosophy

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We created this Q&A loosely based on Harper’s Bazaare’s “What’s Makes You Fabulous?” questionnaire and Facebook’s viral quiz, “21 Random Facts Your Friends Don’t Know About You” to help you get to know OCEAN + PEARL’s style aesthetics, design theories and life’s passions.

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Our style and design in three words:
Classic, beach, bold.

Our style and design icons:

  • Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, Founders, Marchesa | Stunning and sophisticated designs that leave you breathless.
  • Kelly Wearstler | Classic and bold not only as an interior designer, but kills the fashion world as well.
  • Tamara Mellon, Founder, Jimmy Choo | Savvy business woman. Shoe empire. Need we say more?
  • St. Laurent | Cabas handbags and Tribute shoes are amongst our favorites. Simply divine.
  • Tory Burch | Embodies the style and spirit of Gulf Shore Boulevard, classic yet modern sensibility perfect for coastal living.
  • Sarah Jessica Parker | Given.
  • Madonna | Not yogi-master-kilt-wearing-version-13.0 Madonna, but Desperately-Seeking-Susan-a-million-black-rubber-bracelets-up-the-arm-lace-gloves-in-the-club-old-school Madonna.

Trademark accessory:
Whether it be a bib necklace, bangle bracelet or cocktail ring – it definitely makes a statement.

Philosophy on skincare:
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.

Most important room in the house:
Any room in need of Naples Bay Blinds & Shutters’ custom window treatments.

Random top five favorite films from our Netflix queue:

  • “Lost in Translation” (2003)
  • “Paris: Je T’aime” (2006)
  • “The Savages” (2007)
  • “An American in Paris” (1951)
  • “Star Trek:  The Future Begins” (2009)

First line of the first chapter of the first book on the nightstand:
“This is the age of achievement.”

Best gift EVER:
A snow globe from one of our favorite Disney/Pixar movies, “Ratatouille” (2007), with a handwritten note “Remy was a little mouse with big dreams who achieved them — dream often, dream big. When you get discouraged, turn this on and dream with him.”

Favorite Beatle:
Paul.

Guilty pleasure:
Anything with Hello Kitty on it.

Re-occurring nightmare:
Forgetting my high school locker combination and showing up in plain clothes, forgetting my uniform.

If we were to eat one food for the rest of our lives, nutritional content aside:
French fries.

Gucci or Prada:
Gucci.

Random fact:
Amy once gave a gift, only to discover after being unwrapped in front of a crowded room, included a pair of my underwear.  Never wrap anything next to your [clean] laundry pile.

Favorite spots around Naples:
Campiello, McCabe’s Irish Pub and Grill, Waterside Shops, South Street Grill, Artis-Naples {Naples Philharmonic + The Baker Museum}, The Naples Players, The Best of Everything, Avow Hospice Treasures & Books.

Random top five musicians on our iPod:
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band; Amos Lee; LL Cool J; Judas Priest; and Afrika Bambaataa.

 

 

 

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