Designer Style Diaries by Kerry Cushman

The Top 10

On 05.21.10, In Shop!, The label: Kushcush Swimwear, By Kerry Cushman

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!

Costume Couture

On 05.04.10, In Events & Parties, By Kerry Cushman

Every fashionista worth her weight in tulle stepped out last night for the Metropolitan Museum’s 2010 Costume Institute Gala, check out the belles of the benefit!

Jennifer Lopez. So polished and pretty! I mean, c’mon….mama is looking h-o-t these days. This is just fabulous and so right on for fashion’s favorite fete. I saw Mrs. Lopez at the UsWeekly Hot Hollywood Style party last week and woa! I had a moment. A far cry from her Jenny from the Block tracksuits. She is glowing & gorgeous and rocking curves in all the right places. J.Lo-ve it!

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Im probably the last person on earth yet to see Avatar, but if the on-screen eye candy is anything like Zoe Saldana is rocking here, sign me up! The asymmetrical shoulder fits her like a glove and the gold cuff and boxy clutch are spot on. Love this chic look!

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The grande dame and her mini-mogul….flawless! Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is absolutely stunning with a Chanel Haute Couture silver jacket over her satin column dress. Gorgeous! Now this is how to age gracefully. And while it cant be easy to walk in her mother’s stilettos, Bee Shaffer rocks this season’s obsession with blush and black perfectly in Balenciaga.

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The Look: Safari Sophisticated

On 05.01.10, In Style This!, The label: Kushcush Swimwear, The Look, By Kerry Cushman

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.

Tagged with: Celebrity Style • The Look

Beach luxe…Kushcush in Marie Claire!

On 04.17.10, In Press, The label: Kushcush Swimwear, By Kerry Cushman

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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Tagged with: Kushcush • Marie Claire • Press

Imma be rockin’ the Black Eyed Peas!

On 03.31.10, In Events & Parties, By Kerry Cushman

The Black Eyed Peas brought the house down at the second sold-out show at LA’s Staples Center last night! The hometown gig was broadcast live in 3D to theaters and everything was so on-point. From the brilliant wardrobe (Fergie did 5 outfit changes!), amazing visuals, rockstar back-up dancers and most of all the BEPs, who killed it hit after hit for two solid hours. Amazing! I was lucky enough to be up close & personal, check out the pics!