Wait. There’s more bung to this beetle? Yup. What began as a relaxed and vibe filled coffee house eventually led to what the owners soon realized, they needed to extend this lifestyle and well, island culture straight to cotton. What happened next has been a tremendous organic growth of three stores, touching different areas of Martha’s Vineyard and still to this day, offering new colorful artwork, high quality merchandise and a brand message that is hard to ignore. You’ve seen those abstract ink blots of crabs, lobsters, and the occasional bluefish, but what might be seen as a t shirt…

Ladies, we know, sometimes we just have to go a little bit farther, and a little bit deeper off the beaten path to find that dress or clothing that really makes us feel special. Well, there’s a place you need to know about if you’re ever wandering through the streets of Menemsha. Located at the top of Basin Road, Pandora’s Box is filled with designer fashions right on to some relaxed, soothing summer wear that will be decadent on a night out or simply glamorous whatever time or event you partake in. The colors are vibrant and the staff are…

Nestled nicely in the at times infamous “triangle shopping center” of Edgartown lives a very notorious and incredible record shop that Martha has come to love over the years. What are we talking about? Above Ground Records of course. Whether you’re new to the island or a seasoned resident, Above Ground Records can be summed up in a few simple words, perhaps: The Real Deal. If you’re wondering why there’s all these stickers on bumpers that looks like this [*a] then you’re actually staring at the logo of above ground records. Known for their insanely large used section of music…

Right off the bat, this is a spot where Martha frequents often. The entire store offers items for $25 or less and packed chock full of some of the latest fashion trends and colors priced just right for all the beautiful ladies of Martha’s Vineyard to check out and wear. The store is color coordinated with items such as necklaces, bracelets, earrings, hair bands, hand bags, watches, hats and so much more. Try and get their early, late or whenever there isn’t a HUGE amount of women inside or the occasional boyfriend/fiance/husband awkwardly holding a handbag and trying not to act…

We hope you don’t lose your shades this Summer and if you do..we won’t ask how, but there’s a place if need be that will keep you covered all Summer long. Down on lower Main Street in Edgartown has been the primetime spot for snagging up a pair of fresh sunglasses that will keep the sun rays out and your style down pat. Every Summer, Summer Shades opens the doors to let you peruse and purchase the newest styles from Oakley to Ray Ban right on down to Chanel. It’s all there, sitting on nice little shelves for you to…

Corner Five (5) however you want to spell it out, has been dishing out some great surf gear and accessories since 2004. Originally housed next door to the Black Dog (Guess the connection?) in Vineyard Haven, these guys have branched out to just set up a new location on the infamous Circuit Avenue, in Oak Bluffs. You can check out their Toyota Tundra decked out with logo and monster tires cruising around the island, chasing down some fine kite surfing spots or simply taking it all in. They have surfboards for sale, rental and more clothing than you can imagine…

The Green Room is nestled in on Main Street Vineyard Haven. Originally started as a surf shop to offer some fine threads to the local scene, it has expanded into a range of clothing that will keep you looking legit all Summer long. There’s two floors to peruse through and plenty of gear on the racks to get you ready for a big 2009 season. You can find items ranging from designer denim to swim wear and board shorts from the best brands out there. It’s a great spot to swing through, the staff are awesome and you’ll walk out…

It was a few years ago, but believe it or not, Martha’s Vineyard was lacking on the whole surf shop scene. Those beautiful crescent waves crashing on the shores were being ridden by a few, but without a direct spot to pick up gear and what not, it was a harsh existence. Then came about the launching and success of The Boneyard Surf shop. There’s a lot of places that say they’re a surf shop, but we’ve found The Boneyard to be the premier spot to get your surf threads, be it casual or performance and even pick up a…