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Rhea Cortado

By Rhea Cortado

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For the months that I was a beach bum living out of a suitcase—and a bucket and clothesline was my wash/dry cycle—bikinis were my underwear. In the tropical heat, wearing anything structured or proper felt as ridiculous as walking in stilettos on the sandy waterline. Back on the mainland, I’m always searching for a way to hold onto the comfort and carefree attitude that a tied triangle top embodies and still feel … Read More


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by Rhea Cortado
During the wintertime, Angelenos get cabin fever. We’re always surprised by when it’s all of sudden too chilly to wear sandals. I upgraded to my thicker neoprene wetsuit for surfing and keep hearing about friends going across hemispheres to where it’s summer. Because I’m not in possession of a vacation home in Cabo San Lucas, driving up the coast to Santa Barbara and visiting A Tropical Affair lingerie and swim shop is … Read More


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Favorites: Reborn ~ UNDREST

T-shirt by Keep Me

My number one favorite T-shirt has died. It was in the most yummy modal and spandex blend fabric that was cut to drape just perfectly. But even after taking the best care (hand-washing and hang-drying), you can’t fight the aging from wearing it all the time, year after year. Now it’s in archival status, saved only for special occasions to preserve the threads while I continue hunting for its successor.

Thankfully … Read More


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