Year: 2015

MAISON BANANAS

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Sweater by Maison About, swimshorts by Maison About, Panama hat by Artesano, sunglasses by Komono, bracelet by La Hoyde. —————————————————————————————————————– So, actually this is the first look I’m doing after a 2 week hiatus, I think a few of you already know I have spent a week in Mexico, I did something with GQ and Vogue, can’t wait to show it to you guys. it’s really been a couple of crazy weeks… so, this banana sweater by Maison About is the perfect piece to represent what’s been going on. Shorts are by Maison About also, both made in Italy. Shorts have this monkey print that kinda ties the whole banana outfit together *insert monkey emojis here*. Both pieces have a print but since the background is white is not so hard on the eye and looks relaxed and comfy, perfect for a lazy sunday. The Panama hat by Artesano is my favorite piece, I love my hats, i think they had some sophistication to any look, doesn’t matter what you are wearing, you can get …

AU NATUREL BY THE CARIBBEAN KING

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    I remember when I was on the cover of Express Magazine back in December of 2014. In the interview I spoke about one of my plans for the future of possibly starting my own swimwear line. It wasn’t anything written in stone, but was just an idea I had. Finally, after a few months I decided to start the project, the first piece of the collection is a flesh colored swim brief . I drew inspiration from the idea of playing with sand colors and the playfulness and sexiness of the illusion of being “au naturel”, which is the name of this brief. The flesh colored items in clothing and shoes have been present in fashion in the last seasons but never in swimwear for obvious reasons.  Those reasons were the motivation that inspired me to take this direction. The design is a classic brief, not too small and not too big, just the classic speedo cut for men that are… let’s say, courageous, to wear a snug piece of swimwear. I’m very proud to say …

MODERN GENTLEMAN BEARD GROOM KIT | VANITY PLANET

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Keeping a beard healthy and good looking is an art. You’ve seen me sporting a beard for… 3 years now? I feel like a pro. I’m using BirchRose + Co. products from Vanity Planet for the past week and they’re excellent. The Modern Gentleman Beard Groom Kit is a collection of three essential products that every bearded man should own. These waxes and oil encourage healthy facial hair and keep it looking good. Promotes healthy beard growth Helps soften hair follicles Contains organic ingredients Supplies 3 essential products The Modern Gentleman Beard Groom Kit includes three specific products that will take your beard to a whole new level. The Beard Oil is an aromatic blend of organic essential oils. Notes of cedar wood, sage & sweet orange are paired with plant powered carrier oils. This layered cocktail will leave your beard feeling soft, looking shiny, and will also promote healthy new growth. The Beard Balm is an combination of organic butters & conditioning beeswax, infused with the clean & crisp aroma of bergamot, and hints of …

ST. TROPEZ IN ARUBA BY BACHELOR SHOES

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  Soft Espadrilles St. Tropez by Bachelor Shoes, Bermudaz by Tommy Hilfiger, T-shirt Zara, sunglasses by Silvio Vasconi (Caribbean King Limited Edition), bracelet by Tods and watch by swatch. Location: Home, sweet home. ______________________________________________________________ It’s been always be funny how all the bro friends love bachelor shoes, they feel even proud when they see me in pictures on bachelor shoes’ social media, specially instagram.  I won’t tell how good they look but how soft and comfortable they are and stylish they make you look, cause they’re very casual but they have elegance and a simple t-shirt with bermuda jeans can look more sophisticated with a pair of nice looking espadrilles like the St Tropez I’m sporting in this post by  Bachelor Shoes. Is anyone coming this weekend to Aruba? There’s a lot of people coming for the music festival that Aruba is hosting… Don’t know If I’m going yet. I would like to see The Partysquad with Fellow and also Nervo. But let’s see, I think I over did last week..If you are following me on snapchat you …

GURUS

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    ________________________________________________________________ Meet the Gurus, they call themselves “the most unique and confortable footwear you have worn”. I have to agree, they’re unique, they’re a good alternative from regular flip flops, they look cool, different and interesting, I mean… you know me, I always love to try different things, taking chances… not that this is the most extravagant thing ever, but somehow it is since we are used to see the same kind of flip-flops all the time. Gurus are made primarily from natural rubber that is sustainably sourced from trees. Everything in these sandals is completely eco-friendly, using environmentally conscious packaging. Their plush natural rubber sole is thicker than most flip-flops and molds to your feet over time for added comfort. Gurus are the modern twist of a vintage design. The signature toe-post is based on the 5,000 year old Indian sandal that was actually worn by Mahatma Gandhi. You’ll always get noticed in Gurus and they’ll comfortably hold your foot in place without “scrunching” toes. They’ll always stay on, we promise! Another cool thing about Gurus? They have …

BEARD CARE | BROOKLYN GROOMING

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So… I’ve been sporting a beard for the past… 3 years ish? At the beginning I was just letting it grow and I trimmed it once in a while but didn’t really take care of it. It was itchy at times, skin was red sometimes, specially here in Aruba when you sweat so much at the beach or when you go clubbing. I WAS USING REGULAR SHAMPOO to wash it…. I was doing it all wrong! Well, then i discovered many products for the beard and one of the best brands out there is Brooklyn Grooming. In this post I will show you parts of my ritual when it comes to take care of my beard. So, let’s get started. First you need the soap! Beard soap is not like regular soap, the recipe is a goldmine of natural, organic skin-enhancers. Hand-harvested local clay—essence of the earth itself—is infused with shea butter and a choice blend of luxurious, soothing oils. The subtle aroma is an unburdening whisper of earth, wood, flower and herb designed to gently …

TROPICAL VIBES

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   Cactus t-shirt by Dolce&Gabbana, Jeans by United Colors of Benetton, sunglasses by Le Specs, watch by Nixon, bracelets by Caputo&Co and Lokai. Ostrich leather iphone case by Ullu. _________________________________________________________________ So… I wore this outfit last friday, I went to this new lounge on the island. I have to say that the pink skinny jeans were equally eye catchy than the shirt. I mean, it was a friday night clubbing and sometimes I like to dress on the colorful side because is more fun, it is inviting, people is less shy around you or at least that’s what I believe. I was wearing white sneakers by Ralph Lauren, I think you know that pair from previous posts. Now this saturday there’s a cool party at Villa Royale… No idea what to wear, it is a pool party and even thou I might have 10000 swim shorts I have no idea what to wear. Maybe this little dilema would be my next post on the blog. If you are in aruba and you wanna go just ask …

The Black Crown | Dolce&Gabbana

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  T-shirt from the new Dolce&Gabbana’s Crowns and Bees collection, Dark Denim Jeans by Dolce&Gabbana, Iphone Case Dolce&Gabbana new capsule collection inspired in Aruba, Sunglasses by Dolce&Gabbana and  Marlin espadrilles by Bachelor Shoes. _________________________________________________________________ How could I not be a little over obsessed with the new Fall/Winter Collection from Dolce&Gabbana? There are Crowns everywhere! But this time I choose this beautiful dark blue t-shirt with a black velvety pattern where you can see the Crown. I was obsessed the minute I saw it. I always like those pieces that make you take a second look, you know? Interesting pieces. I paired the T with darn denim Jeans and to give it some color I added my new red Espadrilles, the marlin adds it a little nautical theme that fits summer and Aruba on point. The sunglasases… are you really surprised I picked tortoise? No, you are not haha. The case I blogged about a few days ago is finally in my hands, it is colorful and it;’s about Aruba, what’s not to like? the flamingos from the Renaissance Island …

PERFECT SUNSET STYLE

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    Hightide linen knit Polo by Island Company, Camel linen shorts by Island Company, Yacht Master Soft Espadrilles by Bachelor Shoes , Clasico Eyelet Crown Panama hat by Artesano, No Smirking sunglasses by Le Specs, Watermelon Iphone Case by Lecimes ________________________________________________________________ Enjoying a day being lazy by the beach is amazing but ending a day at the beach, waiting for that sunset, could be even better. Every sunset is beautiful but sometimes they’re just breathtaking like the one i had the pleasure to witness yesterday… I knew it was gonna be a good one, I’ve been taking pictures for so long and I kinda have the eye for it so I decided to wait and see… but I had no idea I was going to have one of the most amazing experiences in my life. The colors were just amazing, they were shifting every minute until the sun went completely down. It was magic. The linen short and shorts by Island company were perfect for this occasion, I was there with friends witnessing this beauty an d …

FLOCK CROWN AND THE BEE

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Flock Crown and Bee Crew t-shirt by Dolce Gabbana, Ripped Jeans by Dolce&Gabbana, Jean Jacket by Dolce&Gabbana, watch by Tayroc Watches, sunglasses by Dolce&Gabbana, Clutch by Made In Mayhem, shoes by Ralph Lauren. _________________________________________________________________ Can you blame me for being a little obsessed with the new F/W collection by Dolce&Gabbana? I mean, as self-proclaimed Caribbean King, there’s nothing I like more than a crown *laughs*. I went to Dolce at the Renaissance Mall in Aruba, and there was this t-shirt calling my name the minute I entered the store, there’s something about green and gold that I love, it feels elegant, I know this is a t-shirt but this color combination is such a great one. Ripped jeans and jean jacket… I missed wearing a jean jacket, I remember when I was in college I used to wear an old one from my cousin, I was obsessed with it, it was the same one Ronan Keating was wearing in the cover of “Ronan”. If you have any comments feel free to write them down and …

MY CHANCHAN AT THE RENAISSANCE ISLAND

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Swimshorts by Chan Chan, Claico Vent in Navy Panama Hat by Artesano, watch by Jolli, sunglasses by Alfred Kerbs, lokai bracelet. _______________________________________________________________ I think I have a thing for ropes… anyways, a new day a new swim-short, this pair is a color blocking model by Chanchan which is a funny name, it means buttocks in Papiamento… But in a cute way. These shorts are very comfortable, bro like… affordable. This indigo Panama hat by Artesano jumped at me when I was pairing this outfit and I think it looks so good. I like the gray, magenta and Indigo…. The watch also pops, this is a very colorful outfit yet is not a crazy one. I think this is one of my favorite outfits this summer… and it happened in a rush, I wasn’t planning to do it. The background is the beautiful Renaissance Island, yes… that’s the island with the flamingos, you have to stay at The Renaissance Aruba Hotel and Casino in order to access to the island. Let me know if you like this outfit. I …

BEACH ESSENTIALS | PURPLE RAIN

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   Purple Rain duffle bag by clashist, Swimshorts by Capitán, watch by Jolli, No Smirking sunglasses by Le Specs, VOSS water, beach towel by Ottoiio and sunscreen by Island Company. ________________________________________________________________ You know, I like colorful things, I think by now you know that… So when I saw that purple rain bag I fell in love with it and I knew it was going to photograph so well… First thing I thought was: I’m going to pair this back with any of my neon green shorts, in this case my new Capitan neon green short. The Jolli watch just came here today and I thought it would be a great addition to this post. I hope you like it. Anyone coming to Aruba this month or next? It is always a good time to come to Aruba, it is a never ending summer… and for you all always concerned that if I use skin protection; I just got this set of Island Company sunscreen, not only they protect you but they have this coconut smell that …

#DGLovesAruba

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Dolce&Gabbana presents a capsule collection inspired by the colorful and charming Aruba, ignited by the island’s colors of summer and warm temperatures that invite us to dress more relaxed without losing elegance. This limited collection of accessories in rich floral prints highlights atmospheres of the most glamorous coastal cities around the world: Miami to Cannes… Saint Tropez and the splendid beaches of Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean… the energizing Spanish coast–Puerto Banús… the romanticism of Capri and Porto Cervo. With the characteristic DNA of Dolce&Gabbana accessories–ranging from mini bags, phone cases, beach bags and maxi silk scarves–these pieces are part of making summer 2015 a summer to remember. I love how you can see and read all the locations on the map, makes me smile seeing some of my favorite places in Aruba being highlighted, seeing the flamingos that I always portray on my pictures. I think it was a grand gesture of Dolce&Gabbana to dedicate this capsule collection to Aruba, it warms your heart… specially if you are in love with this island like I …

HAWAIIAN INDIGO MATCH | RALPH LAUREN SUMMER 2015

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   Hawaiian Indigo Ralph Lauren Polo shirt, Hawaiian Indigo Ralph Lauren shorts, Nixon Watch, Tod’s leather bracelet, Ralph Lauren white sneakers, Alfred Kerbs sunglasses. _________________________________________________________________ It’s been kind of crazy week and sometimes you need to dress accordingly, not that this is a crazy outfit but for me trying this matchy-matchy was kind of an unusual idea that actually paid off. I’ve seen this trend in guys going on for quite a while now but it wasn’t until I visited the ralph Lauren store and saw this Hawaiian print; the shirt and the shorts right next to each other, that I decided that I will experiment and I’m pleased with the outcome. What do you think? Leave a comment weather you like it or not, I’m always open to honest opinions… I love it. I think is now, fresh and fun. You can get this outfit visiting the Ralph Lauren store at the Renaissance Mall here in Aruba or just click om the links and buy online wherever you are! Follow me on instagram and tag me …

PAZZI ‘CARIBBEAN KING’ SPECIAL EDITION

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I am very proud to introduce the ‘Caribbean King’ Special Edition Pazzi sunglasses, designed by Silvio Vasconi in collaboration with me. The Caribbean King Special Edition Pazzi sunglasses are the perfect accessories for life in the Caribbean. I’m a huge fan of tortoiseshell eyewear, so when Silvio Vasconi approached me with this collaboration idea, I knew that his Special Edition ‘Pazzi’ frames would be a bright, beautiful tortoiseshell style, with rich, brown lenses. With their distinctive ‘Pazzi’ wayfarer shape, The Caribbean King Special Edition Pazzi frames suit both male and female wearers. The beautiful tortoiseshell Italian acetate is hand-finished for a stunning glossy finish, and the anti-reflective coating on the back of the CR39 lenses provides a striking and distinctive flash of colour. The ‘Caribbean King’ logo is inscribed on to the inside of the left temple, proving the authenticity of this Special Edition Silvio Vasconi frame. If you are in Aruba you can buy them exclusively at Sun Specs located at Palm Beach Plaza. Also you can buy them online clicking here.

CROWNS FOR THE KING | DOLCE&GABBANNA FALL-WINTER 15-16

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Crown print quilted bomber jacket by Dolce&Gabbana, Ripped Gold 14 fit denim with crown and bee embroidery jeans by @ Dolce&Gabbana, Hand Bag by @dolce&Gabanna, Neo Noir Sunglasses by Le Specs, Watch by Nixon. __________________________________________________________________ What a pleasant surprise to see crowns and also bees in the newest collection of Dolce&Gabbana, crowns fit for a king of course *laughs*. “Crowns have long been a heraldic symbol of royalty, courage and power and along with the industrious, loyal and kind icon of the bee, these two emblems have been unified and adopted as a leitmotif of the Dolce&Gabbana in the Fall Winter 2015-16 menswear collection. In their familiar concept of high/low, Dolce&Gabbana transpose these age-old symbols of human virtue onto shirts, embroidered tailoring and accessories. Universally recognized symbols in their own right become fashionable icons for the season, and beyond.” If you are in Aruba make sure you visit the Dolce&Gabbana store located at the Renaissance Mall, maybe we can go shopping together next time. You can follow me on Instagram clicking here! Photography @enriquebalestrini

FLORAL SPORT COAT

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Floral linen-cotton sport coat by Ralph Lauren, 3 buttons white polo by Ralph Lauren, white jeans by Ralph Lauren, shoes by Ralph Lauren, watch by Nixon and sunglasses by Komono. ________________________________________________________________ When you buy a jacket like this, a statement piece for sure, you have to create the outfit around it. I do believe in letting such a gorgeous piece like this shine on its own without any distractions. I’m wearing white polo shirt, white jeans and even white shoes to let the jacket take the center of attention. I’m head to toe in Ralph Lauren, if you’re in Aruba or you are planning to visit make sure you go to the Renaissance Mall and visit the Ralph Lauren store… you might see me there, we can shop together!

ON LOVE FEST WE WEAR WHITE

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Wearing: Black Watch Custom-fit Ralpha Lauren Polo, Classic-fit Ralph Lauren Suffield short, Nixon watch and Komono sunglasses. __________________________________________________________ Soo… Love Festival is this weekend and the dress code is all white. I went of course to Ralph Lauren to get something to wear. I’m in white but i decided to add something-something to my outfit so I went for aPolo with a little color, you know? I will be there Saturday around 6pm, so if you spot me come say hi and let’s take a selfie, I will be hanging out at the EDM stage. Happy love fest weekend everyone! Thank you to one of my friends that is playing there for hooking me up with a pair of tickets!