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This Beach Riot x Stone Cold Fox number was my favorite suit that I brought to Hawaii. I loved it almost as much as I loved my daily dose of the shaved ice you’ll find for sale along the roadside all over Maui. But back to this bikini…it somehow perfectly sporty and sexy at once. Note the high neck meets super subtle under boob cleavage. Plus, the cheeky bottom will have you blending in just fine with the local surfer girls. I’m happy to report that the top is over 50% off right here in all sizes. It ran pretty small in my experience so plan to go up a size or two.

Images by Bailey Rebecca Rebecca Roberts

BEACH RIOT X STONE COLD FOX Elle Top (50% off here & here in all sizes!) // BEACH RIOT X STONE COLD FOX Zoe Bottom (and in black here) // RAY-BAN 50mm Round Sunglasses

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I’m a big fan of maxis and jumpsuits for their throw it on an go nature. It’s one piece that always looks like way more effort was involved. So when co-ord sets came on the scene I welcomed a trend that was just as brainless, but earn you even more brownie points from outfit admirers. This printed co-ord set was the first thing I packed in my bag for my trip to Hawaii and it ended up working triple duty for me. I wore the pieces together as seen here for an evening out. I then paired the skirt with a flowy white top for a luau situation and later wore the crop top with cut off shorts to check out some local shops during the day. Oh and yes, I’m wearing just one earring. Full disclosure: when packing for this photo shoot the second earring didn’t make it into my bag, but what a happy mistake, right? I loved the one duster earring look with my hair pulled to one side and have rocked it a few more times since then!

Images by Bailey Rebecca Roberts

BOOHOO Co-ord Set (try this or this) // FREE PEOPLE Viola Snakchain Dusters // ASOS Double Buckle Bet

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I love playing with proportion and finding simple pieces with interesting silhouettes. This top had me at hello…sleeves. As in, you can’t take your eyes off them, right? The volume and embroidery give this top a truly unique feel and the deep mustard yellow is a perfect gateway color to ease into more vibrant, summery hues. As if the sleeve moment wasn’t enough, this top actually buttons all the way down and becomes the coolest jacket-like layer that I can’t wait to style over a floaty, white dress. I wore this look for an always photo-worthy trip to one of the many fruit stands along the roadside in Maui. I’ve never had coconuts more full of the sweetest coconut water than here in Hawaii.

Images by Bailey Rebecca Roberts

ONE by STYLEKEEPERS Bohemian Embroidery Top // BOOHOO Extreme Frayed Denim Hotpants // J.CREW Panama Hat // URBAN OUTFITTERS Cuff (similar) // ZARA Lace up Gladiator Sandals (similar)

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Orange you glad its summer? Add a lace up top in a bright white hue to your rotation. It’s the perfect paring to all the prints you’ll be craving this time of year. I wore this outfit for a day of shopping on Front Street in the cute little town of Lahania, Hawaii. And sure, the lace up look is sexy, but the extra ventilation was the real added bonus for those hot Hawaii days.

Photography by Chynna Helm

TOPSHOP Tie-Up Bodysuit // TOPSHOP Embroidered Jacquard Skirt // SOLUDOS Platform Gladiator Sandals //  MAGPIE ON THE RUN Jewelry // Straw Beach Bag (try this one)

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What words can I use describe the many temples of Bangkok? Grand, colorful, beyond opulent, simply magnificent. During my South East Asia travels, I spent a full day taking in the Bangkok temple scene
and soaked up every last drop of opulence and history I could manage. My favorite, Wat Suthat, is pictured here. Not nearly the grandest of the temples, its white washed walls, mosaic touches, countless airy archways, and gilded accents were a welcome dose of decor inspiration. It was also less crowded than the more over the top neighboring temples—ideal for quiet reflection, endless daydreaming, and of course, a photo shoot.

Photography by Lauren Bayton

Featuring Le Spec Sunglasses // Kin Lab Collective Scarf (worn as a head wrap)

To my surprise, one of my favorite experiences while in Cambodia was a cooking class along the Siem Reap countryside. Like most days while in Cambodia, I awoke bright and early, this time to make my way to the market where I would learn about each of the ingredients that would go into the food I’d be preparing later that afternoon.

After finishing up at the market, my group headed to an outdoor kitchen tucked away in the countryside of Siem Reap. There we spent hours preparing spring rolls, amok (a traditional Cambodian cuisine) and a to-die-for pumpkin custard under the supervision of the warmest and most seasoned chefs one could hope to learn from. Between the vibrant market, beautiful countryside landscape, kind instructors, and beyond flavorful foods, it was an authentic and memorable experience that my heart (and stomach) craves to have again.

Keep scrolling for a very simple recipe for this glorious pumpkin custard!

Urban Outfitters Top (love this latest crop top find) // Pants found in Siem Reap market for $4! (try these or these) // Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses // Artemis Shoulder Bag

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CAMBODIAN PUMPKIN CUSTARD

Preparations: 20-minutes

Cooking: 1hour and 30minutes

Serves: 5 people

INGREDIENTS:

– 1 pumpkin (medium size)

– 6 eggs yolks

– 2 cups coconut milk

– 1 cup palm or white sugar

– 1 tsp salt

• Using a sharp knife, carve opening at top of pumpkin to create a lid.  Remove seeds and fibers in the inside, leaving a layer of flesh on pumpkin sides. Keep the lid for later. Rinse out pumpkin and leave to dry.

• In a saucepan on low heat, gently whisk eggs, sugar, salt and coconut milk until well combined. Avoid creating air bubbles.

•  Pour mixture into pumpkin and cover with carved pumpkin top.

• Place pumpkin in a steamer in a large pot and seal to simmer 1-hour on low to medium temperature or until custard feels firm enough to spoon out of the pumpkin (use a knife to check that it comes out clean). Alternatively, bake in the oven for 40-minutes at 350 degrees fahrenheit.

•  Leave to cool completely for at least 45 minutes, as this will also allow custard to set in the pumpkin.

• Serve and slice like a cake.