Extremely popular opinion: champagne at the beach is always a great idea. So what do you wear that takes you from beach to bar? We rounded up some fabulous items to pack in your beach bag for a fun day ON the beach that leads right into some champagne BY the beach.
Sand to sidewalk looks are really having a moment since No Swimwear policies are popping up all over beach towns at bars, restaurants, hotels and resorts across the US and Europe.
Find all these items and more in store at F+L Boutique and at SHOPFANDL.COM.
We also love this beach tote currently in store now and on SHOPFANDL.COM
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Incoming stitch: Have you seen what’s breaking the internet right now? The old money aesthetic is all over TikTok and social media thanks to new it girl Sofia Richie and her wedding weekend looks from her nuptials in the South of France. The old money aesthetic is based on a wealthy lifestyle of classic, timeless and sophisticated looks. Think Jacquline Kennedy or a Ralph Lauren ad campaign where the models look classy and wealthy in an understated way.
The show Succession has also exposed people to more obscure luxury brands like Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana. It’s not about head to toe logos that imply you have a need to impress others. Wealth whispers. It’s about confidence and class. For outfit looks we suggest fabrics/patterns like cotton, denim, tweed, plaid and houndstooth for a classic look. For accessories that showcase the old money aesthetic we suggest structured leather bags, diamond studs, silk scarves, a simple gold bangle, headbands and anything classic pearls. We pulled a few of our favorite and top selling accessories that exude the old money aesthetic so you can get the look for less. All accessories are in store now and on SHOPFANDL.COM
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Want to hear a secret? Wearing a v neck is the best fashion advice anyone could ever give you. It’s universally flattering. They are especially flattering on people with broad shoulders and shorter necks because they expose more of the décolleté, which helps draw the eye up towards the face. If you are pear shaped, the v neck adds more balance to your shape. If you are petite, the v neck will make you look taller.
Classic v necks especially on tees and tanks never go out out of style. But each season you will see designers play around with how plunging the v will be…a deep V can be super sexy on a dress layered with gold necklaces or on knitwear like a sweater paired with a sexy lace bralette. Bralettes and v necks are a perfect pair…the macaroni to the cheese, the peanut butter to the jelly, etc. If you size up a size or two on a v neck cut top or sweater, you can rock a slouchy off the shoulder look with a little bit of your lace bralettes peeping out. It’s a chic, cute and comfy look.
Shop our new butter soft Sydney and Jillian v neck tees and our Sadie, Ava and Melanie bralettes in store and at SHOPFANDL.COM
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We don’t want to gatekeep: Earth colors are having a moment right now. These warm hues are a throwback to the 1970’s when shades of brown were all the rage. We are seeing these colors in fashion and home interiors. The previous popular grays are out and people want warmth in their homes and on their walls.
In fashion, earth colors are a great departure from all the neon colors we were seeing last year. Earth colors are seasonless, feminine and soft. Earthy neutrals will never go out of style. Adding earth colors to your wardrobe will help you create a classic capsule wardrobe vs. collecting a bunch of trendy pieces you can only wear for one season and end up in the landfill.
So how do you style earth colors? We love picking one color as a base canvas like a clay colored maxi dress and then adding other soft and subtle earth tone or earthy textures (think rattan, straw, raffia, etc) as accessories.
All looks available now in store and on SHOPFANDL.COM
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⭐️Email us at info@shopfandl.com so we can work together to set up your date (we typically need a minimum of 2 weeks notice)
⭐️Gather 8 or more confirmed guests to shop during your private 2-3 hour shopping event
⭐️We provide lite snacks + refreshments, goodie bags and some great bonus doorbuster deals exclusive to you and your guests
⭐️20% of all sales from your private shopping event will either be directly donated to your charity of choice or given to you as a hostess reward store credit to F+L Boutique
Text SHOPFANDL to 844.465.2228 to stay in the loop about our upcoming trunk shows and other events hosted by F+L🖤
A little sneak peek of our F+L SS21 collection. We’ve put so much thought and love into bringing each of you the best of the best this season. Here are some major themes you will see...
⭐️24 Hour Wearability - WFH, indoors or outdoors, running around with the minis, meeting up with friends...we have you covered and we make it comfy and on trend too!
⭐️Elevated Loungewear - put your sweatpants away because we are all about the knitwear this season. Knitwear provides the comfort of loungewear but a more polished and sophisticated look.
⭐️Above the Keyboard Dressing - give us all the statement earrings, layered necklaces and embellished sleeves. Zoom calls are here to stay, so it’s time to express your style and individuality from your keyboard 🆙
⭐️Dresses - Playful and easy breezy. We love all lengths in super soft fabrics like chambray. And of course we love our dresses with pockets.
Our rebranded website shopfandl.com is launching with these styles and more Thurs 3/11/21 9PM EST.
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Join us Sat 2/13/21 from 10AM to 4PM at F+L Boutique {25 W Main St Middletown, DE}, firstandlittle.com and our mobile app to celebrate all things L✨O✨V✨E
F+L SWEETEST THINGS include:
❤️New arrivals including tons of new luxe jewelry and accessories
❤️Lovingly curated section in the boutique of our fave grab and go Valentine’s + Galentine’s Day gifts $25 and under
❤️FREE pair of sparkle studs with every in store gift card purchase of $75+ *while supplies last
❤️FREE swag bag with any in store or online purchase of $100+ *while supplies last
❤️Sweet savings on our in store sales rack (items as low as $5.99 & all sales final)
❤️Sweet treats and some other fun surprises to take home & packed in each order
Local friends: DON’T forget we have curbside and free in store pickup. As always, we are limiting capacity, hand sanitizer is provided at the door and masks are required. It’s also the last day to enter our $500 Valentine’s Makeover insta giveaway with Ash & Gold Salon and Mint & Needle! One lucky person is going to win a $100 gift card to each business and some luxe gifts 🎁 from each of us! Thank you for shopping and always showing the F+L love 💕
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We have dropped some major hints over the past few weeks about some big changes coming in 2021 for the boutique. Our little shop has grown so much since we started our business back in 2010. We were long overdue for a complete redo...a luxe remodel and rebranding for our online, mobile and storefront businesses. You might have seen some of the new rebranding already on our IG @shopfandl👇👇This is just the beginning. Big things are happening. We are so excited to share every step of this journey especially the remodel of the storefront at 25 W Main St!! Stay tuned and thank you for your continued love and support of F+L Boutique🖤Check out our Glam and Go Bundle Giveaway that is live now on our rebranded Instagram @shopfandl
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Here are Amber’s personal picks for luxe Valentine’s Day gifts. {Jarrad-are you reading this?🥰☺️😉} Celebrate 2021 Valentine’s Day BIG because all women deserve all the pretty things this year💕And you can never go wrong with a gift card to F&L Boutique🖤
https://firstandlittle.com/products/perry-large-hoop?_pos=1&_sid=b80d4d594&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/glam-go-boutique-bundle-bundle-1?_pos=2&_sid=4cb1876fa&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/khloe-vegan-leather-messenger-black?_pos=1&_sid=5c37c8596&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/harper-bracelet?_pos=1&_sid=71eb22983&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/youre-worth-it-gold-charm-bracelet?_pos=1&_sid=67f2d8a99&_ss=r
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Here are our top picks for fabulous Valentine’s Day Gifts 🎁 for littles from @firstandlittle 🖤
https://firstandlittle.com/products/jellycat-minkin-squirrel?_pos=1&_sid=5b8722257&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/littles/products/jellycat-didi-hedgehog
https://firstandlittle.com/products/messy-bow-headwrap?_pos=1&_sid=74fa07d10&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/quilted-satchel-handbag-black?_pos=1&_sid=3d7b52661&_ss=r
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Here are our top picks for fabulous Valentine’s Day Gifts 🎁 for mamas from @firstandlittle 🖤
https://firstandlittle.com/products/graphic-mama-tee-white?_pos=1&_sid=c5cdf8c20&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/mama-pave-gold-bracelet?_pos=2&_sid=c5cdf8c20&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/mama-tie-dye-pullover-hoodie?_pos=4&_sid=c5cdf8c20&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/graphic-crewneck-mama-leopard?_pos=3&_sid=c5cdf8c20&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/mom-life-canvas-tote-off-white-black?_pos=8&_sid=ef336657f&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/spanx-velvet-leggings-black?_pos=1&_sid=983eb0fba&_ss=r
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Our top picks for fabulous Galentine’s Gifts 🎁 for the girls from @firstandlittle 🖤
https://firstandlittle.com/products/lace-bracelet-stack?_pos=1&_sid=c2b842666&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/copy-of-mom-i-get-it-now-sign-1?_pos=2&_sid=b402822d7&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/love-necklace-and-earring-set-silver?_pos=1&_sid=d4eac42bd&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/self-love-enchantment-with-gold?_pos=1&_sid=7df006df5&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/bitches-be-sippin-teacup-saucer-set?_pos=1&_sid=5a5be9a0c&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/products/scalloped-guest-towel-all-you-need?_pos=1&_sid=034544854&_ss=r
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/accessories/products/winter-berry-bracelet-stack
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We are excited to bring you not 1 but 2 new Boutique Bundles. Introducing our new Glam & Go Bundle and our new Glam & Go Weekend Getaway Bundle from F&L Boutique. Here’s a breakdown of each...
2. Bundle 2: Glam & Go Weekend Getaway bundles are on trend leopard weekender bags filled with the black studded clutch, the full $79 Glam & Go bundle and some other fun surprises. They are $149. Please note that the color of your bag/contents may vary. Due to shipping costs, the Weekend Boutique Bundle is available for pickup only. Your order will not be fulfilled if you are unable to make arrangements for local pickup. All sales final. Purchase here👉. https://firstandlittle.com/products/glam-go-weekend-getaway-bundle-bundle-2-leopard-weekender-bag?_pos=1&_sid=0b9230d15&_ss=r
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Are you running out of time to shop and need an extra special gift 🎁 for someone this year? We can save you time and money while keeping the gift giving virtual. Our e gift cards are available now on firstandlittle.com. Gift cards are instantly emailed to you to print, box up and gift or they can be emailed directly to the gift recipient with a special message from you. Show up safely and shop small this holiday season. Today only (12/16/20) any gift card purchase $25 or more will be entered into our giveaway to win a Holiday Boutique Bundle ($99 retail). Link in insta bio (@firstandlittle) or order here:
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🖤Important Update from First & Little Boutique regarding State of Delaware Stay-at-Home Advisory🖤
Running an independently owned small business during a worldwide pandemic at the height of the holiday season is challenging to say the least. Our mission is to save you time and money with all your last minute holiday shopping needs. Here is what we are doing at F&L over the next several weeks during the state of Delaware Stay-at-Home advisory to ensure you can show up safely while shopping small:
Our F&L Friends and Neighbors programs is just one of the many creative ways to shop F&L during Delaware’s stay at home advisory. Here are a few more:
1. We are observing the stay at home advisory from Dec 14th - Jan 11th by strongly suggesting shopping via our mobile app and firstandlittle.com with curbside delivery or our free shipping option if you don’t need your order by Christmas (*Christmas delivery cutoff date is 12/14)
2. We are limiting store shopping and curbside pickup hours to 12pm to 4pm. Pre-booked appointments are preferred. However, if you are in town and want to pop by to shop, we are kindly asking that you knock or contact the number on the door to enter with masks on and no more than 5 people from your household.
3. We will focus on hosting fun live events via our mobile app including weekly new arrivals and product launches. Make sure you load our mobile app, text FIRSTANDLITTLE to 31996 and request access to our FB VIP page.
As always, thank you for shopping local and shopping small with First & Little Boutique 🖤
Some of you may have seen that Delaware has issued a stay at home advisory from Dec 14th through Jan 11th. We want to do our part to stop the spread of Covid 19 and do everything we can to continue to keep our team members, clients and community safe. During this timeframe (Dec 14th-Jan 11th), we will stop all regular in store shopping hours. As a small independently owned retail boutique, deciding to close during the height of prime holiday shopping season was a difficult decision to make. However, we will always put our community and our First & Little Fam🖤first. We know that each of YOU love the shop as much as we do and will continue to support us during an extremely challenging retail season. We appreciate every like, share, referral and order. We also have some fantastic updates to share with you. While the shop is closed Dec 14th through Jan 11th, we will stay busy with
✨1:1 private shopping appointments
✨Releasing a holiday Boutique Bundle
✨Pulling, packing and shipping all your online orders
✨Curbside pickups 12-4pm Tues-Sat and late night extended hours Mon 11am to 7pm.
✨Processing tons of new arrivals and gift guide collections via firstandlittle.com and our mobile app for Apple & Android.
✨Live shopping QVC style through our mobile app for Apple and Android
✨Free shipping and gift wrapping services during select dates/times. Stay tuned for more info.
✨Redesigning the entire brick & mortar shop with new fixtures and shelving. We are so excited to reveal the new look mid-Jan!! Thank you for showing up safely this holiday season and shopping small and local at First & Little Boutique 🖤🖤
xoxo,
Amber, Amanda, Mallory, Des and Haley
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#GivingTuesday
In 2019 we became a partner in hope and met up with Christa Cooper and friends at 94.7 WDSD to join the fight against childhood cancer. 2020 looks a little different since we can’t be in the studio this #GivingTuesday, but now more than ever is the time to give back. Because of generous supporters of St. Jude, families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing and food. St. Jude also leads the way in research to end childhood cancer. Join the fight against childhood cancer. Visit stjude.org to make a one time or monthly donation. We are also donating 25% of sales today to St. Jude. SHOP FOR A CAUSE with @firstandlittle in store from 10am to 5pm or online at firstandlittle.com or the mobile app for Apple/Android.
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IN STORE ONLY Promos for Black Friday🖤and Small Biz Saturday💙(Boutique Hours: Fri 11/27/20 10am to 6pm and Sat 11/28/20 10am to 6pm)
✨Boutique Bundle swag bags for customers who spend $125 or more *while supplies last
✨Doorbuster Deals including $5 earrings, $10 plaid infinity scarves, $10 ivory quatrefoil necklaces, $12 plaid ruanas/ponchos *while supplies last
✨Check in on social media to show your love for First & Little Boutique. Show us your post to receive a free gift with any purchase and 20% off your highest priced item at checkout.
✨Earn Holiday Boutique Bucks for all in store purchases starting at $50 or more.
✨Sidewalk sales both days (weather permitting)
ONLINE ONLY promos for FIRSTANDLITTLE.COM and Android/Apple mobile apps (Black Friday🖤11/27/20 and Small Biz Saturday💙11/28/20)
✨FREE SHIPPING both days. Simply select Free Shipping USA option at checkout.
✨BLACK FRIDAY🖤LIVE SALE in our mobile app for Apple/Android. Download it today for all the details!!
✨BLACK FRIDAY🖤From 6PM EST 11/27/20 until 10PM EST 11/27/20 FLASH SALE⚡️⚡️BOGO FREE Toms!! Use code BFTOMS at checkout. BOGO FREE discount will be applied to the lowest priced pair of Toms shoes.*all sales final, no returns or exchanges
✨SMALL BIZ SATURDAY💙From 7AM EST 11/28/20 until 10PM EST 11/28/20 Our GRATEFUL FOR YOU GIFT CARD PROMO!! Get a $25 bonus GIFT CARD for every $100 gift card purchased
✨Tons of new arrivals including our Holiday Gift Guides for her, him, littles, etc with over 35 gift ideas $35 or under
🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤💙🖤
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO
*We are following all state of DE Covid-19 protocols. Masks are mandatory and max of 8 customers are allowed in store at any given time. *Please use our wall mounted hand sanitizing station before entering the boutique. We will also have a station set up outside.
*Holiday Boutique Bucks will not be earned and applied for gift card purchases, sale items or online purchases while these promos are running.
*Items already on sale are excluded from promos
*All sales final and all promos and items (swag bags, doorbuster deals, etc) are while supplies last
*We would be happy to bring your order out curbside. Simply add a note to your online order if you prefer curbside delivery.
Holiday Gift 🎁 Guide from First & Little Boutique
Earn Boutique Bucks for all in shop or online purchases. Take advantage of free shipping and free in store pickup! We are shipping faster than Amazon and the big box stores.
🖤GIFTS TO TREAT YO SELF🖤shop links 👇
Kamas Cat Eye Sunglasses
https://firstandlittle.com/products/kamas-cat-eye-sunglasses?_pos=1&_sid=c625c454e&_ss=r
Tortuga Bracelet-Black
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/accessories/products/michelle-mcdowell-tortuga-bracelet-black
Little Words Project - Strength -Stormy
https://firstandlittle.com/products/strength-stormy-with-gold?_pos=2&_sid=07f523ccd&_ss=r
Little Words Project - Self Love -Cream Puff
https://firstandlittle.com/products/self-love-cream-puff?_pos=1&_sid=072b3f8d6&_ss=r
Klara Large Water Resistant Hoops
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/accessories/products/klara-large-hoop-earring
Lawry Beaded Crossbody
Bailey Water Resistant Oval Chain
https://firstandlittle.com/products/bailey-oval-chain-necklace?_pos=1&_sid=f60c2ea7b&_ss=r
Jayce Water Resistant Double Chain
https://firstandlittle.com/products/jayce-double-chain-necklace?_pos=1&_sid=6e93b58ac&_ss=r
Moon Flower Body Soufflé
https://firstandlittle.com/products/moon-flower-body-souffle-spongelle?_pos=1&_sid=053df991b&_ss=r
Khloe Vegan Leather Bag - Black
https://firstandlittle.com/products/khloe-vegan-leather-messenger-black?_pos=1&_sid=d4498df1b&_ss=r
Baltimore Earrings
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/accessories/products/michelle-mcdowell-baltimore-earrings
Capella Earrings
https://firstandlittle.com/collections/accessories/products/michelle-mcdowell-capella-earrings
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Introducing 1:1 Personal Shopping Appointments from First & Little Boutique. You get a more personalized shopping experience, delivery faster than Amazon and you are supporting a small business.
]]>Although we can’t physically be together celebrating during these challenging times, holidays and special occasions like Mother’s Day, birthdays and graduations are not canceled. That means shopping for gifts for your friends, your family and yourself still needs to happen. We love being your personal shoppers, but sadly we can’t help you in person at the boutique right now due to Covid-19. However, we can provide a safe virtual 1:1 personal shopping experience via FaceTime appointments. These appointments are an opportunity to see what is available in store and not available yet at firstandlittle.com. Shopping with First & Little Boutique via a 1:1 personal shopping appointment means you instantly get all your questions answered about fit, fabric, care instructions etc! Plus, if you are a local Middletown, Delaware resident you also get same day no contact porch drop off. That’s delivery faster than Amazon, a more personalized experience than shopping online and you are supporting a small business. It’s a win/win and the closest thing to actually shopping in person in the boutique. Email us at firstandlittle@gmail.com and use subject line “personal shopping” to schedule your personal shopping experience. As always, we are open 24/7 at firstandlittle.com. Use code SHOPSMALL for free shipping.
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We had so much fun with Maya from @dearjohndenim buying everything FW19-20 @dearjohndenim Love that she brought the @dearjohnshowroomec to us in #MiddletownDE We are all rocking our fave denim in the pic and holding our fave pieces for FW19-20!! #firstandlittle #netde #302 #shopde #shopdelaware
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