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The New Uniform: How Expats Mix Comfort, Culture, and Style in Costa Rica
There’s no dress code for paradise—but somehow, a new uniform is emerging. Step into any Costa Rican beach town or mountain retreat, and you’ll spot it instantly: breathable fabrics, earth tones, splashy prints, and a certain air of I’m here for good. The expat...
Barefoot Is Better: Why Shoes Are Optional in Paradise
It starts with a toe in the sand. Then it’s a short stroll across warm flagstones. Before long, you're ordering a smoothie in a beach café with absolutely nothing between your feet and the earth. Going barefoot in Costa Rica isn’t just acceptable—it’s a badge of...
From Forest to Fabric: Costa Rica’s Botanical Dye Revival
The forests of Costa Rica have always been a source of life, sheltering jaguars, feeding sloths, and purifying the air. But now, the rainforest is colouring our clothes. Across the country, a growing number of artisans and eco-conscious designers are reviving the...
The Clothesline Chic Movement: Costa Rica’s Post-Rain Couture Revolution
What is Clothesline Chic, and why is it “hanging” around Costa Rica? Clothesline Chic is the new satirical-yet-almost-fashionable movement rising from the soggy aftermath of tropical rainstorms. It’s not a fashion trend born in Paris or Milan—but one stitched together...
Fashion Flash – Stay Happy In The Rain
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Are you prepared for the rainy season in Costa Rica? Before we know it, all the dust will blow away and the muddy roads will come back. As we move from hell-hot April into a greener, fresher May, some wardrobe adjustments...
Wet Hair, Don’t Care: Jungle Models Embrace the Drenched Look
Why the Drenched Look Is Making Waves The Drenched Look Is Redefining Glamour It used to be the ultimate fashion faux pas: showing up with soaked hair, like you lost a fight with a rainstorm. But today, soaked is sexy. The drenched look has slid down muddy trails and...
Mud Is the New Makeup: Rain Season’s Unexpected Beauty Trend
Why Rainy Season is Beauty Season Nature’s Spa is Open for Business When the skies crack open and the rains fall across Costa Rica, something magical happens underfoot. The forest floor transforms into a beauty aisle—muddy, messy, and miraculously mineral-rich. What...
Weaving Stories: The Revival of Costa Rica’s Indigenous Textile Arts
In the quiet hum of a backstrap loom, in the rhythmic dance of hands guiding vibrant threads, a story unfolds—one woven with tradition, resilience, and artistic expression. Across Costa Rica, indigenous communities are reclaiming their textile heritage, blending...
From Old T-Shirts To Fashion Bikinis
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Debbie and Patty were raised in Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica, dreaming of stylish, comfortable, and sustainable swimwear. However, in the early...
Costa Rican Designed, Created and Made Fashions
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Destination Beachwear, was born as a creative channel to display clothing and art. I am Daniela, I love the idea of using artistic expression in design and clothing. I believe that anything made with love and intention...
100% Costa Rican Designed and Handmade Fashions
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/2" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Meet Stephanie Montoya. A young solopreneur who literally does her beach design outfits by herself. She's a native Costa Rican who put her...
Fashion Flash – Beach Fashion for the Holiday Season
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]It’s holiday season! Here you are on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica and parties are happening everywhere. How to dress for a beach event? Consider this major factor: Living under a heat-wave alert” means...
How to Get More Views and Followers on TikTok A Deep Look
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Achieving a high number of views lies at the heart of the TikTok experience, as many content creators and influencers require more views to reach a...
Peacock Bikinis, a 100% Costa Rica design and manufacturing company
[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Peacock Bikinis is located in downtown Heredia and with national and international shipments all year round. Twelve years ago our designer and owner Flor de Lis Arguello left her former profession to venture into the...
The Swell of Style: Iconic Surf Fashion Brands and Their Trailblazers
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Surf fashion isn't just about what you wear; it's a statement of lifestyle, a testament to the thrill of riding waves, and the laid-back life on the...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title="Deals of the Day" color="success" size="lg" align="center" button_block="true" link="url:https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F3A2QgzG|target:_blank"][vc_column_text]When it comes to buying products to remember or prepare for your trip to Costa...
From Local to Global: The Ascension of Costa Rica’s Fashion Industry on the World Stage
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Fashion and Design: Costa Rica's Emerging Creative Industries Costa Rica, known for its stunning natural beauty and commitment to sustainability, is...
Fashion Flash – To Be or Not to Be-Kini
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column][vc_column_text]The original two-piece bathing suit invented in 1946 by Louis Reard was named “bikini,” after Bikini Atoll, where nuclear bomb testing was taking place. So, is the bikini the nuclear bomb of the last century?...
Fashion on the Fly: Dressing Smart for Your Tropical Getaway
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]When planning a trip to a tropical destination like Costa Rica, it's crucial to choose outfits that are comfortable for the flight and suitable for the...
Made In Costa Rica: Fashion Knock-Offs
[vc_row][vc_column width="3/4" css=".vc_custom_1691013008333{background-color: #f9ecc5 !important;}"][vc_column_text]Consumers should exercise caution when purchasing clothing items marketed as "made in Costa Rica", as many fraudulent sellers are producing fake...
Fashion Flash – Stylish Kids
[vc_row full_width="full_width"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Once Hollywood kids began captivating the paparazzi and carving out their own space in the media spotlight, a whole new industry was born. Those children who may have otherwise gone unnoticed while...