Impressions volume 7

Trends

Fresh Picked Beach

The new Bath Essence line from Botanika reflects visionary designer DayNa Decker's focus on natural, luxuriant products. The collection includes six indulgent products that are fortified with an exclusive MultiActive Wood Complex, are eco-friendly and completely free from irritants or harsh chemicals. Select from items such as Essence Spray, Essence Moisturizer and Essence Cleanser, available at Spa Montage Laguna Beach and Spa Montage Beverly Hills.

Growing Inspiration

Just in at Treasures, Montage Laguna Beach, are the delicious new creations by Trina Turk. This talented designer has turned "mad botanist" to create a spring collection imaginatively inspired by the study of plants as if seen through the looking glass of a very modern scientist.

Here, cheery colors collide with smart silhouettes and brilliant bouquets blossom into must-have pieces. These frothy frocks that flatter any figure are perfect for everything from garden parties and bridal showers to moonlit dinners and walks on the beach.

Lemon Verbena by Agraria

Fresh, bright notes of lemon pair with clean lemon-scented verbena leaves, lemon oil, rose, jasmine and a hint of Caribbean lime in the newest in-room amenities at Montage Laguna Beach. Created by Agraria of San Francisco, this signature scent dazzles the senses, refreshes the skin and leaves you with a sense of invigoration, perfect to enhance your day at the beach. You can also bring your fond beach memories home in the form of Lemon Verbena soap, fragrance sheets, cologne spray, burning sticks, Air Essence, candles and the home fragrance company's signature tassels, offered at The Art of Living. You'll be in fine company: the fragrance is a favorite of Sandra Bullock, Giorgio Armani and Natalie Cole, to drop the names of just a few fans.

Fresh Finds

Our favorite picks from the season's newest offers.

The Shops at Montage Laguna Beach

Our gallery-style boutiques, The Shops at Montage, are brimming with unique, custom-crafted and one-of-a-kind items hand-selected from small family-owned companies and noted and emerging designers. Let our knowledgeable personal shopping team assist with your selections.

At Treasures, you'll find the latest apparel and keepsakes for men and women. Among the collections are resort wear, handbags, jewelry and luxury gift items by California talents and noted names whose designs are not otherwise offered in Laguna Beach or Orange County, such as Kooba, Clara Kasavina, Jay Strongwater, Trina Turk, Robert Graham, Helen Kaminski, Roberta Freymann, Milly and Bugattchi Umo.

The Art of Living is devoted to several passions that add joy to daily life. The fragrance boutique, inspired by an old-style apothecary, showcases niche fragrances, home fragrances and beauty items. Collections include House of Creed, DL and Co., Bond no. 9 and Wendy Glez lingerie and loungewear. A Montage Boudoir section offers the custom-made amenities found in our guestrooms, including Fili Casa linens, bathrobes and bath products. The adjoining boutique is home to artful tools for communication, including writing instruments, desk accessories, art materials and an array of books to feed your mind and decorate your table. Also available are European leather-bound journals with fine paper from Amalfi, scented inks, unique stationery and handmade cards as well as the finest titles on home décor, entertaining and the history of Laguna Beach.

In addition, our Spa Boutique is home to a wealth of organic and sea-inspired creams, lotions, scrubs and more by Infusion Organique, DayNa Decker, Voluspa and APOTHIA, as well as luxury robes from Wrap Up by VP and Telegraph Hill and the latest in yoga wear and fitness attire from Om Girl and Twisted Heart.

Island Madness Just For Him

The new "Island Madness" Resort and Spring 2010 collections from Robert Graham celebrate lush island living. Think corals, sea, sun and sky, and prepare to enjoy the same when you select from these stunning shirts. The striking pearlized buttons emblazoned with a paisley pattern are new as well and lend great style to Glory with its satin overlay stripes and filafill cording, or the pleated Renegade with a jacquard motif. The Avi celebrates the rising sun complete with hand printed shell buttons and silk inlay pocket, while the Best showcases jellyfish in a hypnotic geometric embroidery design. Look for yellows, greens and teals as the collection moves you into warmer weather. All reflect the design team's passion for custom crafting fun hidden treasures that, appropriately, are available at Treasures.

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