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As Seen In Vogue Paris
We're in Vogue Paris!
If you're looking for inspiration for your summer festival wardrobe take a peak at some of the most beautiful boho dresses out there right now. They have folk charm, pretty prints and charming pompoms.
This stye is available on MyTheresa.com and on our website in two different lengths. Here is the Janessa Dress in full length and mini:
Gold Fish Kiss x Anna Kosturova
Goldfish Kiss is an inspiring blog by an inspiring multitalented artist and boho beach babe, Rebekah Steen. She recently did a post about our Astral Neon Maxi Wrap Skirt (available for pre-order now!) and we loved it.
She describes her blog as her happy place. We bet that if you take some time to look around her site, you'll feel the same way about it. We definitely do! Her chic, beachy style is exactly the look we love and her fitness and beauty tips should not be missed! Rebekah has a relaxed, but chic vibe going with her site, her writing and all of her art work (check out her original prints, they are so cool)!
Read on for the blog and the stunning photos of her in our Astral Neon Maxi Wrap Skirt:
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A friend of mine (who is ridiculously chic, and styles Sheiks, CEOs, celebs and people with special credit cards) once gave me a great styling tip: You don’t have to save the nice stuff for a special occasion. Wear it, love it, and wear it some more. Whereas my instinct = to sit and stare at it in my closet and worry about ruining it…or hoping for a special occasion to actually wear it.
Which brings me to this skirt. It was a gift from Anna Kosturova, and it took my breath away when I opened the box. Well, I’ve been sitting and staring at it, and admiring it for way too long. I have zero social life, so an event wasn’t happening, and I didn’t want to stand out at church too much.
Then I remembered the words from my ridiculously chic pal, and also had a realization: every outing to the beach is a special occasion. So I rocked the darn thing yesterday (which happened to be Levi and I’s last beach day together, just the two of us, in Florida). It was my coverup to and from the beach. I twirled in the salty breeze for a bit, I (of course) took a ton of pics, and you know what? I had a little extra pep in my step. And I plan on rocking this beauty more regularly now. Maybe even with rain boots and a sweater when in Seattle. Just not on an actual rainy day. Don’t want to ruin it.
Moral of the story: 1: ridiculously chic friends give great style advice, and 2: every day can have some special occasion in it. Whether it’s a pair of crazy shoes, a bold lipstick, some fancy jeans, or a neon tie dyed silk wrap skirt…I’m pretty sure you can find a reason to rock it.
Thank you Anna Kosturova for the skirt. I promise to rock it more regularly now.
You can pre-order the Astral Neon Maxi Wrap Skirt now!
Expected to ship by end of April.
As Seen In Cosmopolitan Magazine: Nail Spring's Trickiest Trends
Check us out in the March issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine!
We are so excited to see our Athena dress featured in this style editorial on how to Nail Spring's Trickiest Trends.
Neutrals in Spring feel fresh, elegant and fuss-free. We love how they paired it with neon-orange for a pop of colour.
Our Athena dress also has fine metallic gold filament in the weave, giving it a major goddess-y vibe.
We also love to style the Athena Dress with flat grecian sandals, or throw it on over a crochet bikini as a chic beach cover-up.
As Seen In The New York Times: Which Spring Trends to Try First?
We are excited to see our silk wrap dress mentioned in New York Times Spring Trends. Here is an exert:
Which Spring Trends to Try First?
By Natalie Matthews Butcher
The most fun ones, of course.
Everyone knows that the weather and the Gregorian calendar don’t always communicate. Still, that shouldn’t stop us from getting excited about the official beginning of spring.
Even if the vernal equinox doesn’t instantly usher in warmer weather, the ceremonial end of winter is a decent excuse to prep your spring wardrobe. To start, focus on a few key trends for the season, specifically the more playful ones below. Whether it’s grown-up tie-dye or oversize barrettes, there is nothing austere here. And that’s the point.
Tons of Tie-Dye
Where didn’t we see tie-dye during the spring shows? It popped up at Calvin Klein, Prada and Dior and dominated at Stella McCartney. Take a cue from the runways and forgo the familiar tie-dyed tee in favor of a more unexpected psychedelic print — on ladylike mules, say, or on a top-handle bag.
From left: 3.1 Phillip Lim cargo shorts, $295 at ssense.com; Anna Kosturova silk maxi-dress, $525 at mytheresa.com; Prada patent leather mules, $850 at bergdorfgoodman.com; Amélie Pichard leather bag, $610 at thewebster.us.
See the entire post here.
Silk Style Around the World
Take them anywhere
Our Silk Resort Wear complements the crochet collection and spices the mix with exotic hand tie-dyed brights. It has a tie dye color palette that captures the look of scorching solar flares, the sun rising in a tropical paradise and the rippling reflection of lights on evening water. Free-spirited silhouettes blend utility, comfort and luxury and make dressing for deck or dinner equally simple and elegant. These pieces travel with ease, demand such little room but add so much to a holiday valise. Be it a flowing long wrap dress or a billowy sleeve chemise, harem pants or a romper, these styles are at home even in a urban setting.
They have been tried and tested all around the world. Literally. The look is romantic, but the effort is minimal. Take a look...
GREECE
Greece is a magical place. There are special shades of blues in the ocean and the sky that just don't seem to exist anywhere else in the world. These bright colours seem to burst with light against the crisp white of the buildings that rise above the sea.
The off-the-shoulder long dress with two front slits in flamingo aqua
Wrap slip maxi dress in flamingo aqua
Wrap top and wrap maxi skirt in flamingo aqua
BALI
The soft, warm light in Bali feels so gentle and welcoming, just like the wonderful people who live here.
Bali oozes relaxation. In keeping with this vibe, look to our easy silk pieces to keep your style elevated, yet casual. They work as perfectly lounging at the beach as they do strolling through the rice fields.
The tie-dye long sleeve wrap dress in astral
Silk tie-dye peasant blouse in neon night and sunrise
TULUM
There is so much excitement and energy in Tulum.
Here is where the jungle meets the ocean and vacation meets adventure.
It's the beautiful wildness of Tulum that we love so much. Wear your tie-dye boldly and layer with more colour, more movement, and more attitude.
The silk slip wrap dress in neon fire
The t-strap silk tie-dye dress in neon fire
The silk tie dye wrap maxi slip dress in astral neon
The long sleeve wrap top in lilac
Fall Style: Cozy Crochet Kimono
There's a reason we call it "the go-to"
Functional. Comfortable. Chic.
Paired with boyfriend jeans and sneakers and thrown on over a t-shirt, the Modernista Kimono takes every outfit up a notch. We've done a tonal winter white look (above) and a blue jean boyfriend look to showcase the stylish ease of this piece.
With the Modernista Kimono the styling possibilities are endless - wrap it up and secure around your waist with a belt for a figure flattering look, or go chic rockstar and wear it open over a slinky dress with knee high boots. If you want to cozy up then layer it over a turtleneck, black jeans and some booties.
We love this fringe. Fringe makes everything a little more exciting and adds movement to every look (even when you're not dancing)!
Here's to a cozy - and always stylish - Fall!
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The Best Dresses for Fall
Dresses at the beach, obviously.
But dresses for fall? An unexpected win.
Adding boots, jackets, scarves, hats and even your favourite cozy sweater can take any dress from a summer staple to a fall knockout piece. We're styling our Stevie Maxi Dress and Carly Maxi Dress with cold-weather pieces to show you how to "dress" them up for fall...
First up, the Stevie Maxi Dress. Check out our video below for the full tutorial.
We added a leather moto jacket and super on trend western ankle boots to make this dress fall-ready.
We know you know this already, but we love accessories. How stunning is this vintage calf hair bag with fringe!? It works equally with leather and denim and toughens up the floral scarf and boho chic wide-brimmed hat.
Next, we style the Carly Maxi Dress. Stunning ivory white, beautiful lace-up detail on the front, and perfect-for-fall colours on the sleeve and bottom trim.
A denim jacket, much like the leather moto, is a closet MVP every time. Whether it's a faded, destroyed denim, an oversized masculine style, or a fitted clean indigo jacket, it will keep working for you for years to come.
Wear your dresses. Have fun with fall.
Shop the Stevie Maxi Dress and Carly Maxi Dress.
Fall Style: The Sahara Poncho
We need to talk about ponchos.
The truth is, they are super flattering, chic and and so stylish. Here's how you create the perfect Fall look..
One poncho, styled two ways. One look is relaxed and go-with-the-flow, the other is put-together and stylishly structured.
Style One: Let the volume and movement of the poncho be the focus of your outfit. We love this for look for daytime. Meet up with friends for shopping and brunch with your poncho on over jeans and a tee or henley.
Style Two: Use a belt to wrap around the front of the poncho, leaving the back of the poncho loose . This cinches in the waist and creates a very flattering shape. This is perfect for a Fall evening out for dinner and drinks with a killer pair of boots and chic turtleneck layered underneath.
Accessories tip: keep those trendy straw bags around through fall (they're not just for the beach)!
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Fall Style: The Marsala Stripe Hooded Maxi Vest
There's an easy way to update your favourite jeans and tee look.
It's called the Marsala Stripe Hooded Maxi Vest.
Some days (most days) we just don't have the time to spend on looking perfectly put together. That's when you need interesting, easy pieces to throw on and pull an outfit together. The Marsala Stripe Hooded Maxi Vest does exactly that and adds colour and style to any outfit. We all have a favourite pair of denim that we feel great in, so layer your maxi vest over a tee or henley and you're all set.
Whether you own a pair of yellow velvet booties or not, this vest pairs beautifully with any colour boots or sneakers. It would also be super cute with a pair of white runners or wedge espadrilles.
For a sleeker, warmer look you could also put it over a black turtleneck, dark wash denim and a pair of black heeled boots. The colours will really pop over black.
All of the most beautiful fall colours are combined in this gorgeous marsala stripe. Cozy up in this vibrant crochet knit.
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!