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Dear John,

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Cruz Bay, St. John (our hotel was to the far right at Gallows Point Resort)

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Gallows Point Resort

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ASTR crochet romper

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Honeymoon Bay

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Oppenheimer Beach (with it’s famous tire swing)

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French Connection white dress

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Sunset on Cruz Bay, St. John

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Maho Bay

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KTRSWIM cover up dress

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Caneel Bay from above

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Nate found his favorite spot on Honeymoon Bay

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Me (not really) napping in a tree

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Trunk Bay

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White lace coverup found via ebay (old, similar here) | Hat: from Marshalls

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Gallows Point Resort patio

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Glasses: c/o Wildfox Lolita sunglasses

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Balcony from our room (10D), perfect with a view of Cruz Bay to the right and the ocean to the left

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Dinner and drinks with a view is a MUST at Zozo at the Sugarmill (located at Caneel Bay Resort)

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The Ruins at Caneel Bay Resort

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Our daily happy hour spot on Cruz Bay (forgot the name of this place but there is a stripe of bars right on the beach)

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I was in coconut heaven everyday here

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Exploring Main Street in St. Thomas in search for all things mosquito repellent.

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ASOS maxi lime dress (on sale)

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My favorite spot at the Gallows Point Resort

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Photos by Nate Reed, me and my selfie stick | All swimsuits handmade via KTRSWIM

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 Dear St. John,

You may be the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you are a natural wonder of luminous crescent bays and miles of pristine parkland, fresh-scented hiking trails, and mossy peaks with panoramic views. We love all of your beaches, well at least the ones we’re able to visit on our lovely 8-day stay at the beautiful Gallows Point Resort, which was a short 3 minute walk to town. The quaint little town of Cruz Bay has everything from bars right on the beach, market to buy groceries, various fruits and rum stand on the streets, local pizza joints to fancy restaurants with jaw dropping views… but what we love the most was the chill and secluded feel where we can just unplug from the world (except for Instagram) and drift off into paradise.  Well, until the rain came and brought the mosquitoes who sort of ate us alive every night. Sorry for cussing you, we still love you and we’ll remember to bring loads of repellent next time. :)

Until then, we’ll miss you. XOXO

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Introducing KTRSWIM

While growing up, I have always poked my nose in some kind of hobby/business venture… From my grape juice & fresh fruit stand (because all the kids were doing lemonade and I wanted grape!), to friendship bracelets, to shoe laces that matches your top (lol, don’t ask), to handmade lingerie (Glamgerie™ )… and then KTRcollection happened. I was tired of seeing over-priced skirts & dresses and not seeing enough prints or colors that I love. So I started making them at home and posted them on my style blog KTRstyle in 2012. I guess you can say with all of my previous hobbies, I started making swimsuit also out of my own agony for not being able to find certain looks that I love.

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Swimsuits: KTRSWIM by KTRcollection  | Bodychain: Monee Elizabeth | Photos by NLReed | Location: St. John, USVI

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…Even though I’m not much of a swimmer, I love the beach and maybe that’s why swimsuits has always been an obsession of mine. I particularly love styles that are a reminiscent of the 1940s & 50s, so when I started working on KTRSWIM early last year, I wanted to create something that has a vintage feel to it. I love the modesty of the one piece and the versatility of the high waist bottoms, but I also wanted something that’s fresh, playful, edgy, and a little sassy yet classy. I’m a firm believer that a one piece and high waist swimsuit is just as sexy as any string bikinis. It’s leaving a little mystery that’s kind of sexy to me. Plus, since I’m usually stuffing my face after laying out, what better way is there to cinch the hell out of my stomach than a lycra swimsuit?! :)

I hope you love this line as much as I do! You can choose from size S, M, L but for a more accurate fit, there’s an option for you to enter your exact bust, waist and hips measurements. I totally recommend making sure you get measured before placing your order because each piece will be hand made, one by one to fit each customer’s size and color request. Therefore, all pieces will take 2-4 weeks to complete depending on current volume of orders. Also, Prints tend to sell out quickly and may not be relisted, but I’ll be adding more prints in the coming weeks with updates via my Instagram. If you have any suggestions/feedback, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

XOXO, KTR

 

 

 

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