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Karen Cantrell Womens Sportswear

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About Me

My name is Karen and I'm the owner of a specialty clothing store called Lady Golf and Dress in Sunny Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.A. in the heart of the Coachella Valley, Palm Springs/Palm Desert area. I enjoy kickboxing, Tai chi, weight traning and everything related to health and fitness and own several fashion related businesses and websites dedicated to assisting women to look their best. I love having friends from all over our world and hope to make some new ones here and also do some networking.


I enjoy fashion and have been a member of the Fashion Group International for the last 14 years. I've even tried my hand at fashion designing and have been working on my own private label. I travel the world several time a year to bring my clients the newest fashions available. The selections in my store include a wide variety of American and European ladies apparel designers including Bogner, Escada Sport, Polo by Ralph Lauren, Blue Willi's, Tribal, Walter Genuin, St. John Sport, Masters - The Choice To Win, Sportalm, Lilly Pulitzer, MDC Sportswear, Golfino, Bobby Jones Ladies, Tail and more! When available, my ladies size ranges go from 0 to 18 and extra small to extra extra large. I have observed and presided over, the shift from golf wear that was once seen only on 18 holes, to clothing and footwear that are comfortable and contemporary enough to do double duty: going from the back nine to a lunch date, to run errands, walk through European cobble stone streets or lounge at home. I really do scour the world developing a portfolio of top quality manufacturers - and while I'd like to find them in America - my most reliable factories are in Austria, Germany, and Italy. I often serve as a consultant, advising them on the tastes and changing attitudes of the American consumer. For my wonderful clients in the U.S. And abroad, I really am THE ULTIMATE PERSONAL SHOPPER. If you want it, I'll find it for you! FAST! Will you find Nike, adidas, etc… in this store? Most likely the answer is no. What you will find is a huge selection of "bridge" clothing. Clothing that "bridges" the gap between golf apparel and sportswear. One thing you will notice with this store compared to many others out there, is unless you are into fashion, you might not recognize the brands. (thats a good thing). My clients want to have their on identity and with my selections you can do just that! You will not see yourself coming and going. My selections are definitely not for the masses. My web site had boosted my reputation from that of a local retailer to a global provider. It's not uncommon to receive Internet orders from either Saudi royalty or an East Coast school teacher. There's one thing I don't do: play golf. I'm much to busy dressing my clients!


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When it comes to footwear, my selections range from old world classic models to the LATEST and MOST trendy golf and street use model shoes in the WORLD! Artisians such as Unutzer, Walter Genuin and Sesto Meucci of Florence grace my front door with handcrafted footwear for ladies and gentlemen. Quality before Quantity! I also happen to like PUMA shoes. They are a kick!


 

My Interests

My store and website.

Lady Golf and Dress
42-412 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA.92270
United States
Toll Free: 888-215-5855
Tel: 760-773-4949
Fax: 760-773-2144

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ladygolf.com

Store hours:
Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday
11am-4pm
Lady Golf®
My stores have been featured in numerous domestic and international magazines and fashion publications such as Hotel Bel~Air, The 19th Hole, Travel and Leisure Magazine, Bunte, The San Francisco Chronicle, Golf for Women, Palm Springs Life, Executive Golfer, The Palm Beach Post, The New York Times and even specialty magazines such as Bridal Guide Magazine and the list goes on and on.

Masters - The Choice To Win
Sportalm e.Motion

Karen with her friend and guest Mr. Richard Blackwell at the Ingleside Inn.

I Can Accomplish Anything…As Long As I Have The Right Pair Of Shoes!
Escada Sport featured at the Lady Golf and Dress fashion show held for The Fashion Group International at the Ritz Carlton.

My Jacks at the Arf Awards.
Karen Cantrell received honors at the Seventh Annual ARF Awards for outstanding community service and endless work on behalf of animals. The event raised funds for the support of the Palm Springs Mounted Police Search and Rescue volunteers and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Friends of Karen Cantrell often refer to her as a good person who is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. It is easy to see why: Model like in appearance, and with the community service heart of a saint, the CEO of Rancho Mirage Golf Inc., dba Lady Golf and Dress, is a highly successful woman with entrepreneurial and benevolent vision. "Karen is one of the nicest people in business," says Viola Kelchner. "She gives, gives, gives to support many non- profits, especially those helping animal-related causes like the Guide Dogs of the Desert. Source...De Ann Lubell and Tanya Trefrey, The Desert Woman Magazine.

May The Force Be With You!


I'd like to meet:

People who share the same interest in fashion and business and into a healthy lifestyle and fitness, Stacy London & Clinton Kelly, Tim Gunn, Patrick Fischler, Oliver Stone... I really enjoy his acting.
GolfWeek News Magazine, Austria

Music:

Stephie Shock, Shahin & Sepehr, Luther Vandross, Patsy Cline, Jose Carreras, Andrea Bocelli,and Acoustic Alchemy
Take That Back For Good

Movies:

The Devil Wears Prada, Sex In The City the movie, Oliver Stone movies.

Television:

Sex In The City, Project Runway, Mad Men, CSI Miami, Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Bravo.

Books:

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand ... A Cold heart by Jonathan Kellerman

Heroes:

Dr. Maishing Ni, Dr.Luna, Tim Gunn, Stacey & Clinton, Godfrey Deeny, Fashion Designers such as Herve' Leroux, Diane Von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs and Christian Louboutin. People who watch out after our children are real heroes.
Nick Vujicic. What an inspiration.

My Blog

Per Du mit Ivana & Co.

Golf Week News Magazine, Austria.
Posted by Karen Cantrell Womens Sportswear on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:05:00 PST

San Francisco Chronicle Review

COVER STORY By Sylvia Rubin / Photography by Billy Winters Published May 2008 When teen pro golfer Michelle Wie, known for looking chic on the links, wore what looked like an inexpensive white t...
Posted by Karen Cantrell Womens Sportswear on Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:32:00 PST

The Hackers Paradise.Com Review

Review of Lady Golf Clothing Store Posted October 7th, 2008 by Golfer Gal Wouldn't the world be great if there was a one stop shop for everything women's golf? Where we could find unique fashions an...
Posted by Karen Cantrell Womens Sportswear on Wed, 15 Oct 2008 03:34:00 PST