When I started Kushcush seven years ago, my husband gave me a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition book with a sweet note of encouragement written on the inside cover.
Now, seven years later, the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit book Heaven by world renowned SI photographer Walter Iooss contains a photo of Marisa Miller wearing one of my swimsuits. It’s a gorgeous book and feels like a small moment of coming full circle.
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In their former identity, Park Vogel crafted perfectly cut tanks, tees and cashmere that added just the right amount of style to wardrobe basics. I’ve been a fan for years (and not just because they are in the adjacent design studio and I could shop their sample sales on my way from the elevator…although yes, shopping in the workplace is fabulous).
Now known as Vogel 10, design director Vanessa Vogel and her team hand curates a list of 10 coveted must-haves every month from their new line of equally luxurious closet staples as well as designer collaborations . This month it’s a wardrobe inspired by a Greece getaway and includes my ‘Riviera’ bikini in black! Check it out here!
We received a lot of calls in the Kushcush studio after Kim Kardashian rocked my ‘Mallory‘ bikini on vacation in Costa Rica. While we cant help you get KK’s signature curves, we can help you channel her sultry, sophisticated style.
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The inspiration: Kim Kardashian in Costa Rica
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Get The Look:
1. Start with a safari chic print in either a cover-up or swimsuit. Stay away from colored animal prints and anything too brash.
2. Pair with a clean, neutral solid. If a white bikini like Kim’s is not your style, choose a darker palate with rich blacks and beautiful coco browns like I chose below.
3. Add the luxe. Choose oversized sunglasses in neutral colors or with metal detail. Cap it off with a chunky bracelet. Keep in mind you’re at the beach so your accessories should be inspired by nature like the chunky wood bangles Kim’s wearing or a studded leather wrap.
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The Look: Safari Sophisticated
Mazzy bikini in Luxe Leopard (sale $80), Beaux gauze-weight cover-up in Black ($178) all by Kushcush. Accessorized with leather wrap bracelet and Michael Kors sunglasses.
Im always excited to see Kushcush featured in the glossies, but I was especially thrilled to see this month’s Marie Claire magazine. Absolutely gorgeous! I have two bikinis featured in the stunning April swim editorial (the issue with Ms. Klum wearing the Project Runway dress)…take a peek!
Shot on location in Miami, how chic is this! My quilted Emma bikini top is styled in good company with the likes of St. John & Yves Saint Laurent. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue or Kushcush.
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Uh, loving this spread! So beach luxe with my white Alexa chain-link bandeau. Absolute perfection. Click here to shop!
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If you’re in NYC today, stop by Saks Fifth Avenue from 1-4pm for their Beauty & the Beach Swim Event! The 9th floor will be transformed into a tropical oasis with DJ + beauty bar + food/drinks. Shop the new Kushcush collection while you’re getting into the spring of things and enter the raffle for a chance to win a free Kushcush bikini!
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