Angel Out of the Box
Trovata- A new line for us here at Angel is known for its high quality silks and knits. A rustic-prep sportswear line created by Orange County surfer boys turned designers. Trovata’s laid back style has a feminine twist on clothing inspired and designed for the Southern California surfer lifestyle.
In the first picture Trovata’s Sienna dress $334 is paired next to Trovata’s Sausalito Silk Top $228. In the second picture Trovata’s cream knit Sweater Dress $334 with their St. Francis Coat $528 looks great paired next to Elizabeth and James plaid shirt $224, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olson’s new clothing line.
We can’t believe that it is that time of year already but look no further for your holiday must haves with our latest delivery from one of our favorite designers, Trina Turk. Her jewel embellished Klee Top $198 paired with her classic Leesa Trouser $218 and gold printed Kiss Dress $398 are staples for your holiday parties and get togethers!
For more information call 805.565.1599 or Email.
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Local Santa Barbara jewelry designer, Marit Rae has provided our boutiques with one of our best selling jewelry collections, as her necklaces, earrings and bracelets have become a must-have for our loyal customers. First embarking on her career at 15 years old, Marit began working at Cotton Co. in Carpenteria.
Having the passion to design jewelry at such a young age, Marit began creating her unique designs for the store, and selling them to its customers immediately. At 18, Marit moved to our Montecito clothing store, Angel and expanded her career as a sales associate for several years.
After gaining strong customer contacts and always listening to what they desired in jewelry design, Marit went on to create Marit Rae Jewelry and has been providing our Wendy Foster State Street location and Angel, as well as numerous other boutiques across the nation with her versatile, signature designs.
Known for their versatility and reasonable price points, Marit’s necklaces, earrings and bracelets make ideal gifts for all ages. Either worn separately or tons of them layered together, these designs can be worn seamlessly from day to night, either casually or dressy.
You can see Marit’s jewelry draped over all our mannequins and without fail worn by our employees and customers. We encourage you to take a look at Marit’s designs for yourself at either Wendy Foster State Street or Angel!
Christa, Wendy Foster State Street
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Wendy Foster Dress Shop Out of the Box
The Wendy Foster Dresshop just received a beautiful collection of fall sweaters by Tom Scott. Each sweater has unique and unusual details. The collection is very fashion forward. The collection includes the clever smoking gloves we had last fall.
The first photograph features a side slit sweater available in charcoal in sizes small, medium, and large 738.00, and the hair scarf available charcoal 438.00. The second photo features a double v-neck sweater available in black in sizes small, medium, and large 538.00, and the double skirt available in black in sizes small, medium, and large 498.00.
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Angel Out of the Box
Emma and Posh – Clean, figure flattering silohuettes enhanced by couture-minded details…what more could you want in a sweater! Emma and Posh’s fall sweaters offer women a daily dose of soft and sophisticated wearable luxury.
Ruffle Cardigan 238.00 Sweater Dress 284.00
Smythe jackets and coats are essential to every womens wardrobe! The contemporary, flawlessly tailored jackets and coats feature nostalgic colors, textures and prints that are made distinct by menswear tailoring details.
Mariner Jacket 664.00 Rive Gauche Coat 814.00
Mint designer Jodi Arnold presents an alluring perspective on women’s fashion: edginess that is also wearable and accessable. Her desire to continually evolve has us anxiously waiting for what she’ll do next…Mint never ceases to amaze us!
Grace Jewelle Dress 538.00 Sequin Skirt 278.00
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Sportswear Out of the Box
Sportswear just received an wonderful fall collection by the Swedish company Odd Molly. The eclectic collection includes some beautiful blouses and dresses.The collection also includes an adorable crochet skirt with tights to match.
The first photograph features the crochet skirt available in sizes 0,1,2 in grey $364.00 and a ruffle front blouse available in sizes 1,2,3 in chalk $154. The second photograph features the silk and cotton patch work dress available in sizes 1,2,3 in chalk $336.
For more inforfation call 805.565.1503 or Email
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Wendy Foster Out of the Box
The Dresshop just received a beautiful collection of Dosa. This amazing group including some incredible hand embroidered shawls,skirts,dresses and aprons. The first photograph features a silk ruffle stole in black 998.00, the chapkan dress in sizes 2,3,4 available in cream 398.00. The second photograph features the gardener jacket available in sizes 2,3,4 in black $286, the reversible slip dress available in sizes 2,3,4 in cream $364, the hand embroidered enchanted apron available in black 628.00.
For more information call 805.565.1506 or Email
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State Street Out of the Box
After several years as part of the Pierre Lafond Wendy Foster family, including buying for the State Street location, Kate McHale has launched her debut clothing line and the first delivery is in our stores now! We are overjoyed to carry Kate’s line, as the fit, style and design of these pants have far exceeded our expectations.
Filling a niche in the pant market, between comfortable denim and contemporary slacks, Kate’s designs have successfully bridged the notable gap in many women’s wardrobe. Emphasizing her attention to comfort and detail, it is apparent that the main achievement of Kate McHale’s pants is the fit! Designed in an array of styles, fabrics and colors, these pants are a reliable essential for any occasion, either worn casually or dressy.
In addition to the impeccable cut, Kate’s pants not only come in staple colors like black and charcoal, but are also available in unique herringbone and plaid patterns. What is most notable about Kate’s designs are the timelessness and elegance of every pair. As if our new obsession was not perfect enough, Kate’s personal signature is inscribed on every pair’s buttons!
Stop by the Wendy Foster State Street location and experience the perfection of the Kate McHale “Anabelle” (224.00) and “Malia” (196.00) pants for yourself and join us as we look forward to the many more styles we will be receiving in the near future!
For more information call 805.966.2276 or Email
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Wendy Foster Out of the Box
The Dresshop has just received another shipment of Pauw’s fall collection. The collection includes some amazing blouses,skirts and sweaters. The pieces in this collection are beautiful and very well tailored. The first photograph features a ruffle front blouse available in sizes 1,2,3 in white 346.00, the wrap bubble skirts is available in sizes 1,2,3 in a multicolor fabric 1118.00. The second photograph features a long sleeves ruffle front tunic available in sizes 1,2,3 in purple 798.00.
For more information call 805.565.1506 or Email
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Wendy Foster State Street Out of the Box
Our Fall 2008 Heidi Merrick collection is in and we are ecstatic about the plethora of skirts, dresses and coats that have arrived! Since our first delivery, Heidi Merrick, a Santa Barbara native designer, has stolen our hearts and reminded us why we love to look feminine!
This time, Heidi has ushered us into autumn with exquisitely crafted separates like the ones pictured, which add femininity to your wardrobe with designs that make it easy to feel beautiful! Heidi Merrick, who grew up in Santa Barbara, compares her craft to that of her legendary father’s, surfboard maker, Al Merrick.
The only difference she says between them is their mediums, his is the surfboard and hers, the dress. Inspired particularly by her mother, who handmade all her clothing until the age of four as well has her wedding dress, Heidi claims, “The clothes I make are the clothes I want to wear.
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I believe there are more girls like me”. We are pleased to showcase more of Heidi Merrick’s ethereal and graceful designs and encourage you to learn more at her website http://www.heidimerrick.com.. Pictured is the Faye Coat in black (528.00) with the Marisa Blouse in peacock (298.00) and the Kristina Skirt in orange, also available in peacock (324.00) with the Our Favorite Skirt in peach (338.00).
For more information call 805.966.2276 or Email
Orange Cosmos by Rose Moradian
Cosmos are one of the most widely recognized and used wildflower in a cutting flower garden. Often Cosmos are pastels, pinks and whites. Less common and more tenacious are Sulfur Cosmos, coming in orange and yellows. Cosmos are prolific bloomers and reseed freely.
Cosmos are annuals, blooming spring thru fall, but the seeds they drop continue their legacy the following year. If you can recognize the tiny seedlings you can move them around the garden to a more appropriate location, considering the bright orange color can clash. One plant can make as many baby plants as the area will allow, so its great for as a colorful 
background, but not a center piece.
Give them an they take a state. Cosmos thrive on neglect. Do not fertilize them or they will stop blooming! No wonder they are such a popular wildflower! I use Sulfur Cosmos in Wendys Garden as a filler both in the ground and in the vase.
The stems are shorter than the pastel cosmos. The plant itself can be up to 4′ tall with wide branching habit, better to drop seeds, you see. I cut an entire branch and as a colorful fringe for flower arrangements. I also am growing a light yellow, almost banana colored cosmos at the Lafond Garden, collected from a friends garden in Tennessee.
Of course, the Lafond Garden is partially a wildflower garden as you will see when you visit. Orange sulfur cosmos look good with red Roses, Sunflowers, blue Phlox, Salvia Ulglinosa and Ladies Bells. Its such a vivid color! Hardly a shy plant, holding its own in the fabulous jungle of Wendys!
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