All posts tagged: aruba

PABLO NAVY ROPE by Superglamourous

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It was love at first sight with Pablo, really… look at them? They’re a summer must have this year! This white and blue striped canvas espadrilles with hand embroidered patch not only are fun but comfortable, you need them to complete your perfect summer look! and to take them away on winter vacay in a cruise-ship around the caribbean… you need to think ahead! They’re made of calf leather lining and original Alpargatas yute soles. They’re made in Italy, so… you know they’re a quality product. They’re gorgeous! You can buy them clicking here!

Bond, Pink Bond…

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I have to say when I got this pair of Pink Bonds by Bluemint I was really impressed with the cut and the tailored fit. It is for sure their more refined and stylish short yet. The sophisticated look, the modern cut for those who don’t like the old classic elastic waistband and the price are the three things that stand out for me as swimwear collector. In short: They look great, the fit is flattering, not baggy or puffy, the finishing is impeccable, they’re short but not not crazy short, and the quality of their products is always the best, not only the fabric but the zippers and the lining. This are a must have. I’ve been following Bluemint for over a year now and I am very happy to see how they’re evolving, becoming a big name in the swimwear game. You can buy this shorts clicking here!

INTERVIEW on #NextStopCoconut

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NextStopCoconut is a website created to inspire your next Caribbean Getaway. Recently they approached me for an interview to get some insights of Aruba that you won’t find on any blog or travel agency and also to get to know me on a more personal level. To read the full interview just click on the image below!

GIVEAWAY! The Style Chamber, Velorum and The King!

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Soo.. I have a new giveaway running on my instagram. The people from The Style Chamber and Velorum team up with me to give a lucky follower one of these 4 fantastic designs by the talented designer Suhail Matar, head of Velorum Design and Tailoring. How to participate is so simple… just visit  www.instagram.com/christianbendek look for any of this pictures, follow the instructions in the caption and voila! You will be participating! Winner will be announced on The Style Chambe’s Instagram Account next Sunday May 24th, 2015. Good Luck kids!

Beach Buddies

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A towel is a beach essential, you can use it for drying off after enjoying yourself in the water, or t lie on on the sand. Beach Towels can be useful while changing clothes at the beach, and for wiping sand from your body when you are ready to go back to the hotel or home. To do all that you need a big, durable and reliable towel. Meet Vilebrequin‘s Sieste Towel, it’s a big, soft and absorbent. Those three basic attributes are the most important in a beach towel, whereas the Sieste is much more than that; Sieste comes with a pocket where you can place an inflatable cushion that comes with the towel, you can take a nice siesta and relax comfortably anywhere you go. You can also fold the towel and place it inside this pocket, close it and carry the towel easily inside your beach bag, it is so practical and saves you a lot of space, you alsocan use it as a pillow, I mean, this towel is so functional, it’s the best beach towel you can buy, you’ll thank me for this suggestion, …

For the Caribbean Queens

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At the beach, time is different. Time doesn’t move hour to hour but mood to moment. We live by the moment, plan by the tides and follow the sun. Vilebrequin women’s is a colorful and stylish collection of bikinis, board shorts, resort wear and accessories with Vilebrequin’s modern luxury aesthetic. What I found interesting and practical is that they sell the pieces separately, so you can choose a top from a size and then the bottom in the size that fits you best. How cool is that? Fabiola is wearing in the picture the Gingham seersucker top and the Gingham seersuck bottom. it’s a beautiful and very feminine bikini that is also comfortable and classic looking, to me it kinda has this pin-up kind of look that makes it so cool and timeless. Vilebrequin has many beautiful, fun and glamorous options for women, click here to browse their entire online catalogue and be the Caribbean Queen wherever you go!

The Perfect Blue Shirt

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Resort wear is a year-round fashion season, and Vilebrequin has the perfect options in their ready-to-wear collections. From Saint Tropez to Aruba, Martinique and Thailand, to the Costa Brava in Spain, St. Barths and all the Caribbean Islands, resort wear popularity is growing quickly. It’s a style that signifies luxury, relaxation, and appreciation of nature, travel and holidays. I see this year-round fashion daily in the Caribbean from tourists all around the world. Americans, Europeans, South Americans, etc., once it starts getting cold on their side of the world they all go on vacay looking for the warmth of the Caribbean. From Swim-shorts, polos and linen shirts, to light tops and dresses for women, cruise wear is exclusive in its function and construction design. I chose from Vilebrequin’s new collection two beautiful shirts, a classic terry cotton polo in royal blue and a linen short sleeved shirt in blue. The terry is a classic, with its unique fabric texture, so comfortable and dressy at the same time, perfect to go to the beach or grab cocktails at night. What I like the most about this polo shirt is how fresh it is during the …

The Passion of the Chris

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So… what am I wearing in this beautiful sunny day? Well, I got a new pair of Velorum shorts, available at The Style Chamber, you can click here to check them out! They’re designed by Suhail Al Shukaili. The elements in the short are mixed with bright colors and pastels inspired by the Seychelles islands. They come with an elastic waistband to adapt weather you gain or lose weight, which i think is always a great feature. They have a very distinctive drawstring and they’re Made in the UAE. The iphone case is by Lecimes, a new brand that I’m supporting, you have to check them out, this watermelon one is my favorite, i think is so fresh, summery, fun… you can buy it clicking here! The suntan lotion is D”luchi, it’s 100% natural made of carrots and cinnamon, helps me keep my tan, smells so good and feels good. You just have to try it. The sunglasses and tank top have been featured in previous blog posts, so I invite you to keep browsing to learn more!     Remember to like my …

Arthur Ios by Bluemint

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Here we have the Arthur IOS by Bluemint, a current take on a traditional paisley with soft lines and delicate colors. Paisley is been on trend for a couple of years now. I love the pink because when you are really tanned, after a few days at the beach, this shorts pop and they look amazing when you have a nice color in your skin, if you are dark skinned then this are perfect for you no matter what. Arthur is their signature swim short, defined by a relaxed construction and its special soft touch. With all its hip patterns, Arthur hangs around with you from the beach until the sunset lounge. – Mid length short – Regular fit – Elastic waist band – Side and back pockets – Quick drying and peach touch fabric – Bespoke Italian fabrics – Sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL You can by this shorts clicking here!  Remember to like my facebook page! 

Kiss me Once: Lip Print by Quid and Buck

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So… browsing thru tumblr I stumbled upon this lip print speedo. It was to me the coolest print I’ve seen in a while. Luckily the picture had the name of the brand, it was Quid and Buck, I’ve never heard of them until that day. I looked for them on IG and found them and the rest is history… Now They’re in Aruba with me and I love them. You can buy them here and follow Quid and Buck on IG here Follow me on IG here or like my facebook page here to get your daily dose of holidays and beach life!

Haze & Velorum, a perfect look!

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Soo… Check out this sunglasses! Haze Collection 2015, the golden mirror is just perfect for the beach, the shape, this outlined look, how light they are… this was love at first sight since I browsed their new 2015 collection. You can do it here. They’re called Fuze and they deserve a fuss… cause they’re really soemthing. They stand out from all the new collections I have seen. A must have this summer if you ask the king. Get them 205 off with the promo code “bendek”. Now the shorts I’m wearing here today are the new summer collection from Velorum, all the way from Dubai to the beautiful island of Aruba. Velorum shorts have a distinctive shape, very comfortable, they come with pockets, they’re a great product; fabric dries fast, they have a waist cord to adjust and tighten. Now, did you see the print? This cool one eyed sun and popsicle? How cool and different and weird but weird good, you know? I just love the print so much, so summerish, so fresh and now …

The ARTHUR BLUE CAMO by BLUEMINT

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Kids, summer is around the corner, you need to gear up with new swimwear for the most active and fun season of the year! Soo, this year, choosing from the big selection Bluemint has to offer I picked the Arthur Blue Camo. Why? Camo’s been in trend for a while now and this color variation in blue is brilliant. It’s a fun and modern print, keeping it masculine with a classic cut. (Not too long, not too short). This is a great choice and they look amazing in pictures and if you know me a little, you know I love that! DETAILS Arthur is their signature swim short, defined by a relaxed construction and its special soft touch. The Arthur hangs around with you from the beach until the sunset lounge. – Mid length short – Regular fit – Elastic waist band – Side and back pockets – Quick drying and peach touch fabric – Bespoke Italian fabrics – Sizes S-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL To accesorice this look I’m wearing BLUEMINT’s Blithe Aviator sunglasses. Made in Italy, these sunglasses are a …

MY FRIEND THE CARIBBEAN KING IS KIND OF A BIG DEAL!

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Article by Alexander Vasquez | Pictures by Angelo Trimon Go to Google, type in ‘England King’, a plethora of historic men who ruled England over time instantly appear. Now, Google ‘Caribbean King’, you’re now treated to image after image, source after source of one man, the self-made ‘king’ of the Caribbean on everything social media. I’m lucky enough to have known this man for nearly ten years, better known to me as old Christian Bendek. Nearly a decade into our friendship I have to say I was surprised at seeing 72,000 people express such an interest in aspects of his life he shares. He’s a prime example of how anything can happen now within social media, at any moment, never to be predicted or expected. Although, in a sea of grumpy cats, #IceBucketChallenge, convicts with handsome mug shots getting interest from major designers, Vine fame whores, there truly is something substantially unique about Christian. He isn’t just unique he does offer up his good looks for the internet to digest on a daily basis but it’s …

VIILA HORIZON CURAÇAO: LUXURY CAN BE AFFORDABLE

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Curaçao, the big sister of Aruba and Bonaire, is an hidden gem in front of the coast of Venzuela. As part of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, Curaçao has a lot to offer. Small beautiful beaches in secluded bays, a buzzing nightlife, historical colonial architecture, watersports… a perfect island to spend your vacation. But where to stay? In one of the many hotels or resorts? No, let me tell you a secret. Why not renting a vacation home…like Villa Horizon Curaçao. This one-of-a-kind vacation villa is exclusively designed by the famous Dutch designer Des Bouvrie. The white (bring your Ray ban with you!) design villa with its sleek lines and great views has 4 bedrooms with your own bathroom and AC. If you are with friends, be the first to get the master bedroom. It has a walk in closet, a large sleeping area with an WOW island view and a large ensuite bathroom with two rain showers, two washing tables and a toilet. Brushing your teeth will not be the same anymore. The open-air …

Seagale, the Pro Shorts.

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So… Seagale came with these shorts, 2 in 1 they call it. Technical details can be found on their website but right now I will tell you why you need a pair of shorts. They’re basically a speedo and a short assembled together around the waistband resulting in a genius combination. Some people hate the mesh lining because it causes irritation, for instance a few friends I know cut and mutilate a perfectly fine pair of short because they don’t like the lining. Seagale however are the perfect solution, you could even say they feel like second skin, they keep not only everything in place but give you the certainty your body is protected and you can do virtually anything you imagine. These shorts are the PRO choice for beach goers, outdoor enthusiast, water sports aficionados or any type of sport for that matter, they can transition from casual day wear with a nice shirt also, I even picture them in a working environment. For a person like me that always wear speedos under my …

Why CabanaBro?

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Why Cabana Bro? Not only because they’re 100% Hasselhoff approved or because of their retro, colorful design… I am going to tell you why these shorts are a must have in your wardrobe. Everybody owns a T-Shirt that you only wear at home or those sweat pants that are so comfortable that you feel good in them on a lazy sunday. You know the ones that give you a “life is good and relax” feeling that you wear because you feel at ease, free and comfy… Well, that’s the feeling I get when I wear Cabana Bro to the beach. They’re effortlessly cool, they’re colorful without being over the top, they are short but keeping it masculine, a very “Bro cut” we will label it and we all know that a “Bro” is HOT, Bro! That’s what these shorts are, cool shorts for cool dudes. Made of quick-drying polyester they’re perfect for a beach or pool day or gym or even jogging, you can wear them anywhere and because they have a tailored fit to them they look …

BLUEMINT X THE CARIBBEAN KING

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This summer BLUEMINT and the Caribbean King are working on a fun collaboration by showcasing colorful swimwear, taking these vibrant colored shorts and placing them in the idilic setting like Aruba seemed like a natural progression. The colors compliment the beautiful beaches and vice versa. Let’s start off with the dandelion trunk… The color yellow of this trunk is as bright as the Caribbean sun which exudes a joyful way of life and stands out at the beach or pool. The pair that are featured today has been dubbed Dandelion by BLUEMINT. With such a fun name I figured that these need to be taken out for a wild escapade around the island. Jumping from piers, into rough waters and then for a much needed nap after “test driving” these trunks around Aruba. The Dandelion is well constructed inside out! This I could tell the minute I unpacked them from the box in which they cam in. Once I started detailing it you can see the finish is beautifully and impeccably done. It is with no doubt …

If you Like Piña Coladas…

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I think is pretty clear that the Pineapple is the king of Summer 2014, they’re everywhere. Pineapples are an icon of summer cocktails, healthy life and they have a crown, and as the Caribbean King… I feel we are family. Here I present some options by Franks, Lovebrand and Oiler&Boiler… which one is your favorite? Send me a tweet 🙂