Ensemble for dinner at On the Rocks, Eden Roc St Barth – Tom Ford mango silk “Spencer” jacket, white cotton shirt with French cuffs, Seaman Schepps shell and pink tourmaline cufflinks, Cartier Tank Divan, Drakes white and navy dot print linen pocket square, vintage floral pants, Max Verre denim tasseled
loafers, and my fragrance Tom Ford Costa Azzura
Scott McBee is rather keen on St Barth, so often we make a quick trip there every August – it’s actually a good time to go as well, since there are great deals and no crowds. We mostly schedule our trips just off-season to avoid the herds!
Casual chic is the order of the day: I only wore two jackets and was able to pack for eight days in one Vuitton duffle – substantially less than my usual! With such a minimal wardrobe, great care and consideration should be given to one’s selections: a mix of pattern and color so as not to be a total bore, and lots of linen. St Barth is an opulent boheme, so ikat, and batik work rather well. As you can see from our photos, I was not afraid to sport some rather vibrant colors, and mixing them with navy and white works well.
There are so many beautiful beaches to explore in St Barth, and some great culinary offerings as well. St Barth really is the most perfect escape from NYC – and this was a true holiday, with lots of rest and relaxation, lounging beachside and enjoying divine lunches and dinners – all accompanied by a great torrent of Rosé followed by the traditional vanilla infused rum as an after dinner treat. For dinner I highly suggest: Bonito, L’Isola, Eddy’s, Langouste, and On the Rocks at Eden Rock. While shopping in Gustavia be sure and snap up a piece of tahitian pearl jewelry strung on leather at Bijoux de la Mer.
Some more of my St Barth ensembles:
Dressed for dinner –
I’m sporting Gucci navy cotton safari jacket, Indian white cotton voile embroidered kurta, vintage orange silk pants, orange suede espadrilles, Hermes Deux Zones Cape Cod watch, and my fragrance Creed Windsor
Pre-dinner stroll around Gustavia – Here I’m wearing a vintage shocking pink linen shirt, Burberry indigo ikat pants, Tom Ford Sandals, Hermes Deux Zones Cape Cod watch, and my fragrance is Tom Ford Costa Azzura
Pre-dinner beach stroll –
I’m wearing a vintage navy linen safari shirt and white and navy pin stripe linen pants, orange suede espadrilles, KJP woven white cotton belt, Cartier Tank Divasn, and my fragrance is Tom Ford Costa Azzura
