Year: 2017

ORLEBAR BROWN’s 10

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Orlebar Brown is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year. I have been a loyal fan since the very beginning, If you have been following me since day one, then you have seen me sporting the brand on many of my Instagram posts. I must say I have more Orlebar Brown shorts in my closet than any other brand. My first pair ever is a Gray Malin collaboration. This pair alone has traveled with me all around the Caribbean. I would say that I really consider it to be a personal treasure and a family heirloom, my first born son will inherit these swim trunks. I was fortunate enough to be invited by Orlebar Brown for their celebration in Bermuda. The invitation came from the man himself, Adam Brown. After so many years admiring his work. It was truly such a thrill to meet the man person. He is a true innovator when it comes to designing swimwear for men. While in Bermuda we stayed at the Hamilton Princess, which is one of the best …

Creating Memories at The Ritz-Carlton Aruba

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I recently had the opportunity to have a staycation at The Ritz-Carlton here in Aruba. The four-day stay was one of the most relaxing and fun breaks I’ve had in a while. The Ritz-Carlton Aruba is located on Palm Beach in Aruba, which is such a beautiful place to be on the Island. The hotel features two beautiful swimming pools with Cabanas, One for adults and the other for families with children. We all love kids, but sometimes we just want a little peace and quiet.  The rooms in the hotel are super spacious, nicely decorated and comfortable with wonderful views of the Caribbean sea. The hotel has many restaurants such as BLT Steak & Solanio with tasty menus. Overall it’s a dream hotel for obvious reasons, but what makes The Ritz-Carlton Aruba stand out from the rest is the staff. From the bell-boys to the waitress at the Cabana by the pool, the staff is the most attentive, considerate and kind workforce I have ever came across in Aruba. You truly feel like a king while staying at The Ritz-Carlton …

RIMINI SLIP ONS | BRUNO MAGLI

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New York City is always a good Idea. There’s no place like it, especially during the spring season. During my recent trip to the Big Apple, I test drove the Rimini slip-on sneaker from Bruno Magli’s latest collection.  This summer staple is made up of a foil weave calf leather upper and a rubber cup outsole— so no need to worry about comfort or style since both are present.  Bruno Magli is a synonym of elegant design and impeccable craftsmanship, they’re made in Italy after all. The woven leather sneakers are super comfortable and are the right choice, especially if you’re planning on walking all over downtown, across the Brooklyn Bridge, and around Dumbo too.  They’re super versatile too– and can transition beautifully from a  city look to a resort ensemble while on vacation— plus they can be paired with denim, bermuda shorts, or chinos.  Summer style can be a bit bland when wearing solid linen tops and bermuda shorts on the daily. To spice up your look I would throw on an accessory that has texture, like these guys, and would …

BJORN BORG SUMMER

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Summer is here again and I am already gearing up with new swimwear, well… not only swimwear but activewear to keep the body in shape, fortunately, one of my favorite brands, Bjorn Borg, has both. I am featuring 4 different swim shorts in this blog post, two prints, two solids. As always, I’d rather let the images speak for themselves, just click on any of them if you like the piece and get it for yourself. Remember to use bendek15 while checking out to get a generous discount of 15%.

Golfing with Ted Baker

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This weekend I took a break from my natural habitat AKA the pool and beach to hit the course in my favorite golf resort on the island, The Links by Divi. For the golfing trip, I got to test drive the new Ted Baker Golf Collection. The sporty-yet-sophisticated collection consists of ombre prints, bold colors and ton of functional elements. The collection parts way from what golfing gear use to be, ill-fitting and prints and patterns that were outdated. The new TB collection is giving golf attire a new and more modern definition. These garments are smart with a modern fit and will improve your game. For my golfing adventure, I went with the Birdy Polo in blue and the PLAYGO polo in red. Both polos are made of stretch cotton for ease of movement, so, not only are you ready to play, but your style game is in check too. I paired my tops with The UNPAR trousers, which are full of innovative details. For starters they’re water-repellent, so in case there is an …

FASHION AND CHAMPAGNE

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The best champagne, some of my favorite pieces from Dolce& Gabbana and Solid and Striped… I spent the day at the Renaissance Island, sunbathing, having fun and specially relaxing in the new private Cabanas. You have to see them, the Renaissance Island has never looked better. Hope you enjoy the post and click on your favorite image to get details of what I’m wearing.

MIAMI

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So… I went to Miami for the #rd Annual Veuve Clicquot Carnival, it was my first time assisting to this event and for sure it won’t be the last one, I had so much fun, I am sure you already know that if you were following my trip on Instagram and insta-stories. I wanted to share with you guys the outfits I wore during my days in Miami, from the iconic Louis Vuitton’s Pink Giraffes polo shirt to the many swim shorts I took to Miami Beach.  If you love any of the pieces I’m wearing just click on the image for more details.

THE BEACH TOWEL

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It’s not just a beach towel, it’s a piece of art. Garner attention while bronzing under the sun atop one of Gray Malin’s oversized beach towels. They’re limited edition so I suggest you get yours now, they ship fast, just two days and you are ready for your next holiday. Make your friends jealous this summer… I feel lucky I got mine already. Click HERE to read more details about it and purchase this beautiful piece.  

WHAT TO DO IN ARUBA

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  Soo… Actually, people message me all the time asking what to do and where to go while they’re visiting Aruba, I always try to reply via private message or I comment back but I thought it would be nice to have a blog post dedicated to the beautiful Island of Aruba so I can share with you where I go and what I do, but these are 100% my favorite places, restaurants I go once in a while, the beaches I prefer, the places where I take my friends to take pics and where I shop… When is it a good time to visit? Any day, we are lucky to have good weather all year long. It’s always sunny, it’s hot but very windy so it balances things out, so book your trip any month of the year… but where are you staying? That’s the important question. The Hotels Aruba has many hotels, apartments, and villas. I have stayed at the Renaissance Aruba Resort and Casino many times, you all know that by now,  but, …

VELORUM SPRING SUMMER 17

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We shoot these beautiful pieces in Aruba, we decided to go south, to San Nicolaas, away from the sandy beaches of Noord. It is hard to tell you which one is my favorite piece from the collection but they are all unique and special. The mesh tops, the jumpsuits, the print on the shorts. This is truly a special collection that I had the privilege to shoot with my friend Isaiah. All these pieces are available online and in selected stores around the world, click here to visit Velorum’s website.

#DGLovesStBarth

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Dolce&Gabbana’s travels around the world has landed in St.Barth. I was lucky to be part of this new adventure in the Caribbean where I had the opportunity to visit the new store in Gustavia and join the celebration around the island of St. Barthelemy. Dolce&Gabbana designed an exclusive colorful special collection to commemorate this ocassion, take a look at the pictures below. #DGLovesStBarth Photos by the Morelli Brothers. Styling by Anna Dello Russo