Awaiting Azaleas

02 Mar 2026

As spring emerges, local clothing boutiques offer florals, pops of color, and fabrics perfect for transitional weather

Photographer: Daria Amato
Stylist: Danielle Harris, The Modified Style
Models: Megan Apollonio, Madeline Simpson
Location: Airlie Gardens, a 67-acre historic public garden in New Hanover County that showcases natural beauty while preserving the area’s history through cultural and environmental programs. With origins dating to the early 1700s and shaped by Sarah and Pembroke Jones in the late 1800s, the gardens were purchased and restored by the county in 1999 with community support. Today, Airlie welcomes more than 200,000 visitors each year, hosts 4,000+ students, and offers signature events and weekday guided tours by reservation.

CoolSweats at the Beach
coolsweatsatthebeach.com

(left)
Lilla P Dahlia jacket, $172
Lilla P Dahlia tank, $106
Mac Dreamlight Bootcut pant, $110
Sealily necklace, $50

(right)
Stark X Kara Dress in Black/White Sissy Stripe, $264
Sealily necklace, $50

 

 

The Boutique at Port City Peddler
portcitypeddler.com

Red floral dress $42
Mini Birken dupe bag, $125
Susan Shaw bangles, $36
Susan Shaw earrings, $55
Beaded drop necklace, $19.95

 

 

Isa Roe
Isaroe.com

Floral eyelet maxi dress, $70
Layered heart pendant necklace, $22

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