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Favela Fashion

June 27, 2014



Looking back on last year, we are throwing back to some of our favorite stories, this one coming straight from Rio. Hot on the heels of Gisele B?ndchen's favela model search, there is a unique style experiment opening doors for creative Cariocans. Looking back on last year, we are throwing back to some of our favorite stories, this one coming straight from Rio. Hot on the heels of Gisele B?ndchen's...

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Behind the Label | Isolda

June 24, 2014

Isolda is considered one of Brazil?s hottest young design brands. Each collection is known for its bright digitized prints in contemporary sportswear shapes. Designed by former architect and textile designer Alessandra Affonso Ferreira, this whimsical, upbeat collection has captured the imagination of bloggers, editors, and fashion followers worldwide. We recently connected with this Sao Paulo-based designer and asked her to share the inspiration behind her charming and oh-so-chic label. Isolda...

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Behind the Label | Doreen Mashika

June 13, 2014

Zanzibar based and Tanzania-born designer Doreen Mashika is a true globetrotter. Inspired by the island and continent she calls home, Doreen is constantly infusing her eco?friendly collection with a cool, worldly vibe. Check out Doreen?s sartorial style, which combines the best of African traditional style with a contemporary twist. Zanzibar based and Tanzania-born designer Doreen Mashika is a true globetrotter. Inspired by the island and continent she calls home, Doreen...

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Behind the Label | Lokalwear

June 10, 2014

Bruna Seve Patk? is the founder and creative force behind Lokalwear, a handcrafted jewelry collection founded in Brazil. This Rio de Janeiro native is inspired by travel, and heavily influenced by a melting pot of cultures -- part Brazilian, part Hungarian, and part American. Each whimsical resin earring and Brazilian lace necklace is the perfect addition to any globetrotter's summer wardrobe. Read more about how travel inspires Bruna and learn...

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Rio Beach Style

June 09, 2014

From sultry Ipanema to secluded Prainha, everyone shops, flirts and struts their stylish rags on Rio?s beautiful beaches. With the FIFA World Cup bringing bucketloads of toned bodies into town there?ll be even more glam and glitter going down, so follow us on a tour of three of the best. From sultry Ipanema to secluded Prainha, everyone shops, flirts and struts their stylish rags on Rio?s beautiful beaches. With the FIFA...

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Luxury Locale: Ipanema

June 07, 2014

Ipanema, a beach forever immortalized in the song ?The Girl from Ipanema.? It has become a symbol of all that is trendy in Rio but even so, there are still some secret hot spots worth revealing! Ipanema, a beach forever immortalized in the song ?The Girl from Ipanema.? It has become a symbol of all that is trendy in Rio but even so, there are still some secret hot spots...

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Why We Love: Boipeba, Brazil

June 07, 2014

Before Boipeba, I?d never considered myself much of a beach person. I bore quickly and the crowds that tend to congregate on popular seasides have always seemed to me to defeat the purpose of a purportedly relaxing travel destination.

Before Boipeba, I?d never considered myself much of a beach person. I bore quickly and the crowds that tend to congregate on popular seasides have always seemed to me to defeat the purpose of a purportedly relaxing travel destination.

Visitors to Salvador de Bah?a who like more frenetic beaches head to Morro de S?o Paulo on the island of Tinhar?. I chose instead to spend a couple of days relaxing on the island of Boipeba, separated from Tinhar? by a small creek, yet (as the clich? goes) truly worlds away.
 
With no motorable roads and just one village of any size, the island remains practically unspoiled. Empty beaches rimmed with palm groves fringe the island, accessible only by foot or boat and all but entirely cut off come high tide. The broad grassy plaza at the center of town, which comes awake for evening games of soccer, seems to occupy more space than the buildings that surround it.
 
I arrived at Boipeba on a whim and wandered down the beach from the jetty, stopping at a simple pousada just steps from the water where I slept in a simple bungalow with a private hammock-slung verandah. I stayed days longer than I expected; I suppose I just never knew what kind of beach person I really was.
 
 
WHERE TO STAY: POUSADA MANGABEIRAS
 
This luxe pousada may be hard to find, but once you arrive, you'll know why it's worth the trek. Owned by a lovely English-speaking Brazilian couple, Pousada Mangabeiras is set atop a hill overlooking the ocean. Its nine bungalows, each with its own hammock and ocean view, all have access to the pool.
 
Images courtesy of Noticias.com, Trilhaseaventuras.com, MyHiddenGems.com, MochiloAndoAmerico.com, Magariblu.com
 
Pousada Mangabeiras
P: (75) 3653-6214 / (75) 3653-6153
Website: http://www.pousadamangabeiras.com.br/
E-mail: contato@pousadamangabeiras.com.br

Monsoon Escapes

June 07, 2014

Living in one of India?s major metros, where monsoon rains bring flooded streets and nine months of accumulated filth and debris floating to the surface, it?s easy to forget that the rainy season is actually among the most beautiful times to travel in India. Here are three great destinations to escape the deluge. Living in one of India?s major metros, where monsoon rains bring flooded streets and nine months of...

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All You Need For Summer Right Now

June 05, 2014

With rising temperatures and endless weekend adventures, it?s all about dressing light in the summer time. Whether your trekking to Tulum or enjoying a staycation in New York City, these top summer trends are all you need regardless of your destination. Meander a foreign city in a Panama Hat and carry a camera in your Mochile Bag to capture those candid moments that you never want to forget. Above all,...

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Our Favorite Bohemian Brides Of All Time

June 03, 2014

Attention all brides-to-be: wedding season is upon us! For inspiration, look no further than this list of whimsical weddings starring our favorite bohemian brides. These free-spirited women elevated classic wedding traditions into imaginative events we wish we had attended.

Attention all brides-to-be: wedding season is upon us! For inspiration, look no further than this list of whimsical weddings starring our favorite bohemian brides. These free-spirited women elevated classic wedding traditions into imaginative events we wish we had attended. Attention all brides-to-be: wedding season is upon us! For inspiration, look no further than this list of whimsical weddings starring our favorite bohemian brides. These free-spirited women elevated classic wedding traditions...

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