Ipek Irgit, the stylish Turkish designer and international "it" girl behind the Kiini Bikini is a "self proclaimed beach junkie". She grew up vacationing in ?e?me, the stunning coastal town at the western most edge of Turkey. The cobblestone streets, eclectic cuisine, breathtaking views, and party vibe are all reasons Ipek returns season after season. We recently caught up with Ipek and asked her to share her favorite go-to spots...
Read MoreIt?s private. It?s secluded. And it?s hidden -- literally. Hippie-chic oasis Elsewhere is a secluded beachfront property you?ll fall in love with from the start. One of the most unique aspects of this slice of paradise is the exclusive feel ? if you?re not staying there, you can?t find it. Elsewhere prohibits outside knowledge of its latitude and longitude unless you make a reservation. It?s private. It?s secluded. And it?s...
Read MoreTHE DOSSIER: NAME: Simone Harouche. TRADE: Fashion Stylist for Miley Cyrus and the one and only Xtina. Designer of tribal-infused handbag line Simone Camille. STYLE COHORT: Courtney Applebaum. VIBE: Old Hollywood glamour with a hit of midcentury and surprise pay-offs for miles. ABODE: A 1930s colonial in Beverly Hills, CA. THE DOSSIER: NAME: Simone Harouche. TRADE: Fashion Stylist for Miley Cyrus and the one and only Xtina. Designer of tribal-infused handbag line Simone...
Read MoreUpscale glamorous camping, also know as glamping, is the perfect way to escape into the wilderness in style. Living temporarily under the stars while roasting marshmallows and catching wild rainbow trout is refreshingly simple, but when it comes to pitching a tent and making a fire after sunset, many used to find themselves in the dark. With glamping, you?ll have everything set up for you ? a tent or yurt,...
Read More?For bohemian style inspiration, look no further than the original hippie. Some of the earliest trendsetters, hippie style epitomizes the comfort and chic sophistication of the modern traveler. This Tuesday, Boston?s Museum of Fine Arts debuts their Hippie Chic exhibit, a flashback to the psychedelic garments of the 60s and 70s. For bohemian style inspiration, look no further than the original hippie. Some of the earliest trendsetters, hippie style epitomizes...
Read MoreMONTAUK, New York ? Seeking the shores forever more? Yeah, you, us, and Walt Whitman. Head to the easternmost tip of Long Island for, as Whitman put it, "nothing but sea and sky." But while you're there, you might as well soak up the sun on secret beaches, tuck in a basket of clams or two, and pretend to be really bad at foosball so you don't get run out...
Read MoreIt wouldn?t be hard to give the definition of surfing if you were to consider the desire to be out in the water, the freedom to conquer a great force of nature that can push you where you have never been before. It?s a whole new world, it?s like a drug that you start taking. Addictive. But surfing without great waves is like hot beer (totally not cool), therefore we...
Read MoreWith the hottest days of summer still to come, we?ve been plotting ways to cool off. Lucky for us, there are a number of places scattered around the globe where no expense has been spared to create an awe-inspiring swimming pool. Here is a list of our favorites! With the hottest days of summer still to come, we?ve been plotting ways to cool off. Lucky for us, there are a...
Read MoreWhen checking into a new hotel, it?s hard to resist the urge to check out all the amenities ? the pool, the restaurant, and sometimes, if we?re lucky, the roof. Whether you?ll spend just the afternoon or end up watching the twinkle of stars, there is nothing more magical than knowing the sky is the limit. Check out some of our favorite sky -high hangouts. When checking into a new...
Read MoreTrekking through Nepal and touring Italy?s cathedrals are surely great ways to spend a vacation. For those craving a less exhausting and more mind numbing adventure, few places on earth can beat a beach paradise. From exotic Southeast Asian islands to the New York coastline, we are sharing some our favorite sandy shores. Trekking through Nepal and touring Italy?s cathedrals are surely great ways to spend a vacation. For those...
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