Setting Sail for Nic del Mar

© Nic del Mar

The sibling-duo Jeanette Nicole and Lyanne Marie are a match made in fashion heaven. Their one-stop beach babe boutique, Nic del Mar, caters to the daring fashionistas who shop Acacia and swear by Tori Praver alike.

The two sisters opened Nic del Mar in 2010 out of necessity. Their love for exotic vacation spots led to their interest in resort wear, and they wanted a place that would cater to the beach couture fashionista while not forgetting budget-conscious betties.

“We noticed that there weren’t a lot of places that you could go to and find bathing suits and cover-ups, at least not quality,” without spending your life savings, Nicole says.

© Nic del MarBut finding a great suit is only half the problem. Finding something that fits right is another thing all together. That's why Nic Del Mar lets you mix and match two piece sizes, so that you're sure to get a suit that fits properly.

“Most places don’t let you do that," Nicole says, "but we really try to accommodate everyone. Some Miami women are flat-chested and have bigger bottoms.”

Nicole and Lyanne have combined their individual styles to provide their customers with variety and flavor.

“We make a great combination. I tend to be a little more extravagant, and my sister is a little more simple and subtle and we have those customers who are either or,” Nicole says.

That variety can be found in the range of desiners that Nic del Mar carries. Think Mara Hoffman, Indah, Caffe and Diane Von Furstenberg.

One step inside Nic Del Mar, you know you're somewhere special. Nicole and Marie have created an atmosphere that allows patrons to take a brief hiatus from their everyday lives and escape into a vacation-like setting you don't usually get when you're shopping. Beach scented candles, a warm ocean blue chandelier and dark wooden floors all blend together nicely creating the inviting atmosphere that feels a little bit like heaven on earth.

“As soon as you walk in, you feel like you are going on vacation," Nicole says. "We really wanted it to feel like you were at a resort."