FASHION FIX // MARA HOFFMAN SWIM

It's true, i'm obsessed with Mara Hoffman. Just take a look at the new Spring Swim 2014 look book, sizzling with sexy prints, silhouettes and her signature tribal prints to understand why. With a steamy Havana nights vibe the campaign was shot by Olivia Malone and styled by Richard Ruiz and has me pining for a Cuban getaway.

Sigh. Someday soon.

where the desert meets the sea

First stop on my photo tour is Cabo San Lucas. Our first taste of Mexico proved itself worthy of reputation... luxury amidst the rugged mexican landscape where the desert meets the sea.

Within minutes of landing we had Margarita in hand while we awaited our transfer to the hotel, a trend which continued for most of our stay in the stylish resort town.


 

papaya playa project

Pop-up stores and restaurant's have been coming and going for a while now but Design Hotels have stepped it up a notch with the first large scale 'pop-up hotel' concept.

The Papaya Playa Project is a camp of 99 rustic cabanas situated smack bang on the white sands of the Caribbean Sea in Tulum, Mexico. Originally abandoned as a luxury resort development during the global financial crisis, Design Hotels and a group of like minded players in food, hospitality and design have teamed up to convert it into a communal playground of simple eco-luxury. The project also includes a regular line-up of international music acts to keep the party going until doors close on May 5, 2012.

Better add this to the list for when I arrive in Mexico - 63 days and counting xx