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Fall Style: The Rising Phoenix Jacket
Boho chic is not just for the beach. Take your favourite crochet pieces and make a smooth and stylish transition into Fall.
We're starting with the Rising Phoenix Jacket. Part rocker chick, part cozy crochet knit, made even more special by youthe fact that you can wear it with the buttons in the front or the back! So basically, two tops in one.
We are officially denouncing the "no white after Labour Day" rule right here, right now. White through the winter is fresh and keeps things bright when the weather gets drab. So keep that white denim handy and pair it with creams, nudes, beige and browns for a slick tonal look. Keeping it clean and simple is the easiest way to make a strong impact.
Accessories always complete the look, so for this time of year trade in your gladiator sandals for booties. For this tonal look we went with snakeskin western boots, a brown leather bag with braided straps and a wide-brimmed hat. Incorporating a little western vibe into your wardrobe will keep you very on trend for this season.
Tassels! Embellished with genuine cowrie shells, the tassels add movement and interest to a classic silhouette. On colder days undo the buttons in the front and wear it like an open jacket over a long sleeve white henley.
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From Sea to Ceremony: Anna Kosturova x My Theresa
The Royal Wedding kicked off wedding season with a bang, so we wanted to share our favourite bridal looks from our exclusive collaboration with MyTheresa.com.
Fashion connoisseur Kerry Cushman breaks down the exclusive collection and shows us what to wear to every event on your wedding weekend agenda.
From SEA TO CEREMONY
New Swim 2018: Seaworthy Escape
It's here. Our brand new swimwear has landed and it is so, so good.
Seaworthy Escape: a time for relaxation, rejuvenation and renewal. A chance to pause and take it all in: the familiar and the newly discovered. There is such a freshness to this collection. It reminds us of that moment when you finally make it to the beach, your toes touch the sand, and you take in that deep breathe of pure ocean air. Welcome to your Seaworthy Escape...
Gingham and stripes in navy blue get a sporty, surfer chic update. We love how all-time classic nautical looks capture the laid-back feel of global surf culture.
Above, the Gingham Halter and the Gingham bikini bottom. A perfect combination of pretty and powerful. We are loving the nautical navy with white, it's so classic. This gingham halter top would also look amazing worn with a linen skirt or a pair of denim shorts.
All drop-crotch, harem-style pants add an edge of casual cool to every outfit. Throwing these on with a cute white bikini is juxtaposing style perfection. The hand-dyed pattern on the Indigo Sand Dollar Harem pant is inspired by (as you may have already guessed) the circular shape of sand dollars. We love tie-dye and wanted to add some nautical sailor vibes! We're going to wear these pants to the beach and to our fave lunch spots / on the patio at cocktail hour.
The halter tops are exceptional for so many reasons. Unbelievably flattering (no matter what cup size you're working with), they offer a little more sun protection when you're at the beach, and they look super cute under coverups and worn with high-waisted anything!
Above, the Sailor Lace Halter and the Sailor Lace bikini bottoms. This bikini set puts naughty into nautical! A preppy stripe combined with crochet lace and the sexy peekaboo effect is a perfect twist on classic. Again, the halter could easily double as a crop top. A cute new bikini and your favourite new top for summer nights, all in one. Jackpot.
One of our all-time best sellers, the Bella Bikini. It's a beach staple that you'll have for years to come and wear over and over again on every warm-weather adventure you take. Again, classic navy stripe trimmed with lace is unexpected and fresh. It's sporty but feminine... and ah-mazing.
The Sailor Nomad pieces were inspired by the idea of a world traveller collecting meaningful trinkets and souvenirs from local markets and wearing them with their existing outfit, adding new pieces from every stop along their journey. These are represented by the brightly coloured tassels that stand out so beautifully against the nautical navy and white. The stripes make reference to a sailors life, adventuring to all corners of the world.
Ok, arguably the most useful cover-up, the Sailor Nomad Shorts. If you're leaving the pool deck and need something easy to throw on over that killer bikini these are your go-to. Fold em up and toss them in your beach bag, they are always coming with! And on a really, really hot day when you don't feel like putting anything on at all these will be your best friend. And how about the Sailor Nomad Lace-Up bikini top! The splash of neon colour in the tassel really makes it pop and the lace-up front is subtly sexy.
Another staple cover-up, the Sailor Nomad blouse. Obviously, the cutest thing ever would be to wear it with your Sailor Nomad shorts for a very easy-going, yet totally put-together look. As you can imagine, it's also amazing with destroyed boyfriend jeans or denim shorts.
The Sailor Nomad Monokini! Side-ties are so awesome because you can adjust to make the bottoms fit perfectly. An extremely flattering, deep-v neckline, and bright, colourful accents. The most wonderful thing about this piece is the classic navy/white stripe designed into the most unique kind of bathing suit. The monokini always feels more adventurous, daring, and original. Not just a functional swimsuit, but a beautiful piece of clothing to be admired.
Ahhh, the Marsala Stripe. Above, the Marsala Spice Maxi Vest and Marsala Spice Maxi dress. Always, always add sunshine, warmth and spice at the beach! It's like bringing the heat of the desert to the coolness of the ocean. Every time we look at these pieces it's like we discover a new beautiful colour we didn't see before. Throw them over the all-white Daring Lace Halter or even the navy stripes. It all works. The dress (as all of our dresses do) comes with a removable lining so it can be your faithful companion while exploring new places.
Above, the Marsala Stripe Bikini and the Zen Maxi dress. This nude mermaid-worthy maxi dress literally goes with everything and can be worn in a dry, desert climate like Palm Springs, or a bright tropical setting like Tulum. Over the Marsala Stripe bikini is so great, but we also love it over bright whites.
Shop By Look: Festival Vibes
Festival season is upon us! Read on for all the outfit inspiration you need for your Festival Weekend.
Alessandra Ambrosio in our crochet Tango dress at Coachella.
Earth tones, fringe and crochet lace, à la Alessandra Ambrosio, is a good place to start for Festival packing. The Tango dress is a bikini top meets flirty dress. Perfect for the super hot weather with its breathable crochet knit.
Another great option is our Gypsy skirt in either black or cream. Gwen Stefani rocks it on the beach here but it would look equally as cool front row at the headliners show.
Our Gypsy Fringe dress and Bianca Slip Dress are two of the cutest options possible. They go equally well with boots or sandals. Let a colourful bikini play peek-a-boo underneath, if you're feeling daring...
A classic go-to Coachella look is a crop top worn with denim cutoffs or a skirt (mini or maxi). A look you could spend the entire day in. And how amazing does Vanessa Hudgens look in our Marrakesh camisole!? Of course, we add lace-up gladiator sandals and a boho hat to finish it off. On second thought, the flower crown is pretty perfect...
Another chic and unexpected look is the Marakesh romper. Very cool, easy to wear, and you're whole look with just one piece! In crochet or in silk tie-dye, we love packing these because they are such wardrobe work-horses. Throw on with a pair of cute sneakers or booties.
And then...there is fringe! Anything with fringe, with its boho rocker vibe is going to be perfect for your music festival weekend. We have poncho tops and fringe dresses for chill days and party nights.
This Rising Phoenix jacket is a showstopping and very versatile piece. Wear it as a top with the button closure at the back, like in this pic, or open at the front as a jacket to keep you warm when the sun goes down.
If rocker chic is more your kind of festival vibe then how about pairing the fringe bell bottoms with a bikini top or t-shirt? Tough and very sexy at the same time. Layer on necklaces and wear it with your best worn-in denim shirt
Shop By Look: In a Tropical Daze
Our first of many Shop By Look features. Here to help you get the look you want. Whatever you're in the mood for...whatever your vibe, tribe, inspiration, destination is. Check it out.
If you're into a sportier look, something lacy and romantic, something colourful and fun, or something clean and classic, we have it all. We love this Shop By Look feature because it helps every type of beach girl find her style and put it all together, head to toe.
Our first feature is TROPICAL DAZE. Why not start the spring / summer season off with a bang! Inspired by tropical destinations, if you love pops of colour with embellishment and personality, this one's for you.
Pom poms, genuine cowrie shells, tassels, bright colours, fabulous beach coverups, and intricate handmade crochet design. This edit is here to help inspire and coordinate your beach looks, and get you excited for warm sunshine and longer days.
The centre piece of the TROPICAL DAZE look is our crochet Pom-Pom bikini embellished with rows of colourful pom-poms and cowrie shells. Wear it with either the matching shorts or the relaxed fit harem pants. To complete the look you only need some awesome summer sandals, a hat and a bag. Some of our faves include this elegant straw hat by Janessa Leone, lace-up sandals (that go with everything!) by Beek and a simple market bag from Hope and May.
If there's a beach vacation in your future, of any kind, you can start planning your seaside looks around your bathing suits. Try one of these super cute bikinis, or mix it up with a monokini.
The Giza Pom Pom pants and Giza Pom Pom shorts. Super comfy and easy to wear, throw them on over your bikini and or wear them with a crochet tank and denim jacket. With a pair of sneakers or lace-up sandals these two are so cool.
So whatever kind of bathing suit you choose, a special coverup is key. The best ones can take you from the beach to a party and back to the hotel pool. Even better when you can wear them on the plane. This crochet kimono style Modernista Maxi Cardigan with fringe trim and braided multicolor belt is the perfect choice. Versatility is key for packing less in your suitcase.
We would wear this kimono over the Pom Pom bikini or our signature style Seashore Angel bikini in coral.
Another multitasker is the Marsala Stripe Hooded Maxi Vest. Picture yourself wearing it on the beach in Tulum, Hawaii, Jamaica, Morocco, California, Bali, South of France... literally anywhere.
One of our most versatile pieces is the Janessa dress, in both mini and maxi. Imagine having one piece of clothing you could wear over your bikini during the day with flip flops, and then to a party at night with a pair of espadrilles? That item is this dress. Insanely flattering with off-the-shoulder neckline, a cinched elastic waist and a decorative pom pom belt. Lacy crochet inserts and trims add a little something special to this light-weight cotton dress.
Shop By Look: Tropical Daze
Credits: model Talitha Hoppe, photo Justin Macala
Transitional Dressing Made Easy
We're in that awkward time of year where we don't want to wear our winter coats anymore, but we can't break out the warm weather pieces quite yet
You're not cozied up in the cabin, and you're not frolicking in the ocean (in your super-cute crochet monokini, of course)... So how do you dress for these in-between months? The answers is PONCHOS! We wear ours with cut-offs and a killer pair of lace up gladiator sandals. A perfect look for the in-between weather. If you need a little more warmth add destroyed boyfriend denim and a healed bootie. A little bit rock n' roll, a little bit boho, just how we like it!
Lace up gladiator sandals by Free People - perfect to pair with your poncho.
Our California Poncho Hoodie. Nothing adds cool to an outfit like a great hat. This gorgeous one is by Janessa Leone. Shorts by One Teaspoon.
Our Baja Poncho Hoodie. Again - with shorts and sandals!
Hot In The Press: Sailor Brinkley Cook in Sports Illustrated
It might just be our favourite time of the year
The 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue is out and Sailor Brinkley Cook is looking FIRE in our pink crochet bikini made exclusively for Sports Illustrated.
Sailor was photographed by Yu Tsai for the 2018 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in Aruba. Styled so elegantly with beachy hair and glowing skin, the rose-pink hue pops so beautifully against the Caribbean blue water. We might be just a tiny bit biased, but we think these are some of the best SI Swim shots of the year.
Sailor is proving to be another Christie Brinkley in the making...
Sailor's mother, Christie Brinkley, also posing in a pink bikini for the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1981. She set a record by appearing on three consecutive covers for SI.
SHOP more of our favourite bikinis to get Sailor's look.
Images from www.si.com/swimsuit. Check it out to see the full 2018 Swimsuit Issue.
Hot In The Press: Gwen Stefani
We love when our customers LOVE our designs. Check in with this blog to see the latest and greatest starlets wearing some of our most popular pieces. Consider it your outfit inspo.
Starting with the super talented and age-defying beauty, the star of The Voice, Gwen Stefani in our Gypsy Skirt! These adorable images of her and her beau, Sexiest Man Alive and The Voice co-star, Blake Shelton, have been posted just about everywhere. People literally cannot get enough of their love. Just look at that smile.
We feel like these two are a couple we'd love to hang with (and maybe have a few margaritas with)
Gwen goes for a beach stroll in Mexico wearing our Gypsy Skirt in black, (sold with removable liner), showing us how to make it the perfect beach cover-up.
We love how she causally mixed colours here. If you're into a more matchy look you can pair it with our Gypsy Crop Top. It has a cowrie shell embellished fringe hem detail and can be worn with the v-neck/button closure in the front or back, which means you're basically getting two tops in one...
Modeled here with the removable lining in (Gwen is wearing it without it) so it can take you from beach to patio or pool party. Oh and by the was this whole outfit also comes in color cream.
The bikini of choice with our Gypsy Skirt is the Seashore Angel bikini top and bottom. Also embellished with genuine cowrie shells. This look is super easy, but so, so polished.
We have lots more skirts to love. Wear them with the lining for a dinner out, or without lining over cute bikini bottoms à la Gwen. And if you're really into the fringe look, check out our collection of favourite pieces that feature shells and tassels. Beach-boho-rocker-chic, all at once!
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And Blake, AKA Sexiest Man Alive, we love you too. Crocs and all.
Welcome to AnnaKosturova.com
We are so excited to be starting the Resort season off right with a brand new beautiful website and a spotlight on our latest collection, entitled Peace of Mind.
An easy, wearable collection featuring handmade crochet harem pants, stunning halter and wrap dresses, your new favourite poncho, a show-stopper jacket embellished with tassels and shells, and of course, a smokin' hot bikini. All amazing pieces to pack in your getaway valise.
The intricately crocheted sleeves and the sexy - yet subtle - lace up front makes the Carly Dress super Pioneer-chic. We have been obssesed with the vintage Victorian lace inspo behind the Emma Maxi dress, the Bella Bell Sleeve dress and the Cotillion Maxi skirt. You need to rock them with a leather moto jacket. And we LOVE the Rising Phoenix tasseled sweater (PS! wear it with the buttons in the front or the back). How about elevating your fall denim look with these unique pieces? Hell. Yes.
These gorgeous pieces inspire a pioneering, adventurous spirit. Combined with an elegant Victorian feel, they convey a strong sense of confidence and curiosity and leave us with complete Peace of Mind...
Photography by the amazing Dove Shore and modelled by the stunning Tanja Mityushina.
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