Sandestin Family Retail Shops Announces a Fresh New Look for Island Clothiers and Barefoot Princess

Grand Reopening Celebration Scheduled for March 18-20

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL, March 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - The Sandestin Family Retail Shops announced today that two staple stores, Island Clothiers and Barefoot Princess, are unveiling a brand new look in March. Both stores are located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

Executive director Sara Becnel explains, "We are always striving to innovate in order to bring the best shopping experience to our guests, and we believe this extensive remodel of our flagship location will do just that."

With all new fixtures, lighting and layout, the interior design of Barefoot Princess and Island Clothiers will be markedly improved, and will still carry favorite brands such as Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines and Lauren James. Island Clothiers will now feature a Southern Tide "shop-within-a-shop". "We are truly excited about our new partnership with Southern Tide", Becnel says. "The shop-within-a-shop concept will allow us to highlight one of our most successful brands, and feature incredibly fun design elements like a full size canoe hanging from the ceiling." This comes at a fortunate time for both Island Clothiers and Southern Tide, as the highly successful clothing line is launching an extensive, all new women's line. Island Clothiers is proud to be able to feature the line, alongside the brand's well-known and loved men's collection, in the newly remodeled store.

The stores will reopen Thursday, March 3, and will celebrate the new remodel with a fun-filled grand reopening weekend on March 18-20. On Friday, March 18 from 5:30 - 8 pm there will be "Cupcakes and Champagne with Lilly Pulitzer" along with an anniversary event gift-with-purchase that will run all weekend. Becnel explains, "We are now officially making this weekend our anniversary and plan to celebrate this tradition every year moving forward!" On Saturday, there will be a Southern Tide Trunk Show from 2 - 5 pm with giveaways for customers, cornhole and upscale sliders and fries with beer to wash it all down. A Sunday brunch will cap off the weekend from 11am to 2pm with a Moon & Lola jewelry trunk show, an omelet station, fresh fruit, pastries and our new Sandestin Sandollar cocktail featuring local Chaste 850 liquor. In addition to these featured events, there will also be giveaways throughout the weekend from Rowdy Gentleman, Jill Massey, Karlie, Lauren James, Vineyard Vines and more. "This is surely a weekend you don't want to miss!" says Becnel.

Barefoot Princess and Island Clothiers are located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. To learn about the latest news, offers and special events at the Sandestin Family Retail Shops including Barefoot Princess, Island Clothiers, Sandestin Clothing Company and Coconut Kidz, like them at Facebook.com/ShopSandestin and Facebook.com/BarefootPrincessBaytowne, or follow them on Instagram and Pinterest @ShopSandestin.

About The Sandestin Family Retail Shops
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a 2,400-acre destination resort located on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City. The Village of Baytowne Wharf, located at the center of the resort, is a 28-acre pedestrian village filled with more than forty restaurants, shops, boutiques and nightlife venues. The Sandestin Family Retail Shops include Island Clothiers, Barefoot Princess, Coconut Kidz and Sandestin Clothing Company. The Sandestin Family Retail Shops are located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at 9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd., Destin, Florida 32550. Contact at (850) 351-1806 or shop anytime, anywhere at www.shopsandestin.com.

About Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a major destination for all seasons and all ages, and was named the #1 Resort on Florida's Emerald Coast. The resort invites guests to a world of 2,400 acres and 30 charming neighborhoods featuring more than 1,250 vacation rentals, condominiums, villas, town homes and the best in hotel accommodations. As a member of Visit South Walton and Visit Florida, the resort features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 113-slip marina, a fitness center and spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife. People are invited to download Sandestin's App for iPhone and Android devices, or become a Facebook Fan or Twitter follower for the latest events and news.

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