The Perfect Holiday Wardrobe With Heidi Klein
The Perfect Holiday Wardrobe With Heidi Klein
Where? The Anassa Hotel and Spa
Exactly? Cyprus
When? May 2017
Why? As the first of the Heidi Klein #HKEscapes Girls Getaways series the lovely guys at luxury, swimwear brand Heidi Klein invited me and my bestie LornaLuxe to the exclusive Anassa Hotel and Spa in Cyprus. They gave us each a capsule wardrobe of our favourite styles from the spring summer collection and gave us free reign with the camera on the beautiful island of Cyprus.
There’s nothing better than going a mini break with one of your girlfriends for a total chill out and relaxing holiday. Having had a super hectic few months, this trip was all about wellness, eating fresh healthy food, going to the gym, having massages and relaxing in the sunshine. The Anassa couldn’t have been a more perfect destination.
Here’s my photo diary of our girls getaway from what we wore, to where we stayed…
What to wear when you’re there
The Anassa hotel is a luxury, exclusive property, so the dress code is smart casual with a laid back beach vibe. Due to the nature of the hotel being a design boutique property, the guests are inevitably quite stylish. There were two distinct camps in the style stakes, one was elegant European, beach-chic with muted tones, sophisticated animal prints as well as nautical nods. Channeling ‘I just stepped off my yacht in my deck shoes and all white outfit’ vibes.
Then there is a definite leaning towards more colourful and printed styles, a big trend for high summer, which my geometric ‘Sophie Anderson x Heidi Klein’ print bikini fitted into perfectly. Think more fun, global traveller style. What I found quite interesting is that all the looks matched the surroundings beautifully, from the blue and white graphic back drops, natural sandy beaches to taking inspiration from the colourful bougainvillea which adorns the property.
Bonnie wears – Opening shot Folly Island tassel dress, Savannah Bay bag, Pale blue espadrilles all by Heidi Klein
Above and Below Sophie Anderson Rosario triangle top and bikini bottoms, Pale blue espadrilles all by Heidi Klein
All images shot on location on the Olympus Pen Generation Camera, above the Cypriot village restaurant and church on the hotel grounds.
Above and below Bonnie wears Navy Hampton bikini top, Zanzibar snake print shirt dress and Pale blue espadrilles all by Heidi Klein
Cream Tahiti triangle top and bikini bottoms by Heidi Klein. Turquoise necklace by Missoma.
Where we stayed
The Anassa Hotel and Spa is an exclusive, luxury resort built into the lush green hillside, overlooking a soft sandy beach and calm waters. It’s great for a romantic break, it’s family friendly or it’s also perfect for a girls getaway like the one Lorna and I were on. The villas and suites are built into palatial, white washed, low rise buildings dotted over the olive tree and floral filled grounds. It’s a picture of tranquility.
The rooms are decorated in a delicate, neutral palette of sandy browns and crisp whites, perfectly mimicking the environment outside. Fresh flowers and the scent of clean washed linens waft in the breeze when the balcony doors are open. Everything is minimal, muted with sunlight streaming in through the floor to ceiling windows. The whole experience is supremely calming and luxurious. I would recommend the rooms on the third floor, which has exclusive lift access, pick the room with the rooftop jacuzzi if you feel like pushing the boat out.
Me chilling out by the main infinity pool.
In room personal hot tub on the balcony! I’ll take that thank you!
Off the shoulder blue top by Needle & Thread, Pale blue espadrilles by Heidi Klein
Lorna and I hit the gym every morning, I’m wearing the Zero gravity running leggings by Sweaty Betty,
Eating and Drinking
The hotel offers four daytime dining options including the main buffet outdoors restaurant, two pool side restaurants and a traditional Cypriot taverna style BBQ. And for the evening there are two fine dining options, one pan Asian and the other modern European or the main buffet restaurant. There’s plenty of options to keep your tummy occupied for the whole trip. Time to wear the cover up I think!
Me chilling out at the poolside restaurant with a delicious Greek salad.
Above the pan Asian fine dining restaurant and below the traditional Cypriot taverna restaurant.
Candle lit al fresco supper
That’s all from Cyprus and The Anassa.
Thank you so much Heidi Klein for providing me with the perfect capsule wardrobe for the trip and to The Anassa for inviting us to stay and enjoy your beautiful hotel.
Next stop Tuscany.
Bon Voyage xx
What a lovely post from such a beautiful location.. Greece is Heaven on earth.. had always been my dream destination . I visited a couple of years ago.
Very nice outfits indeed! Well suited to the location and they look extremely comfortable as well. The hotel just looks divine. Will have to check this out for sure.
First of all Capri? Yes! I absolutely love these bikinis. Definitely motivation to get to the gym more often. I love that white off the shoulder top! So cute!
This was an absolutely wonderful post! You seem to be living it up there, it’s stunning! And not to mention the outfits and bikinis, I’m shook! x
Lots of love,
Marina Rosie xx
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wow! these are really stunning pictures! and I love all the clothes, they are so nice and suit you really well x
Ooh I love that Savannah baby bag! I think it has a tropical touch and really matched your swimwear. The hotel looks very luxurious and relaxing! Thanks for sharing.
I love Cream Tahiti triangle top and bikini bottom, they are super sexy and other stuff which you have shared is very cool. Perfect for summers. Thanks for sharing.
Love the collection by Heidi Klein. My favorite has to be the snake print shirt dress. These are some gorgeous photographs and you look stunning :)
Wow!!! What an absolutely beautiful location and your photographs are stunning!! You look amazing, I love that orange bikini!
She has lots of great designs. I need a new bathing suit this summer and I might get one of hers :)
I love all these looks. Plus where you’re at. It looks fantastic!
Such beautiful photos of everything! You look great by the way :) I really like the couple of cover ups you showcased in the article – they look light and airy and perfect for the weather.
The hotel looks absolutely gorgeous! Love all the swimsuits. My favorite has to be the cream tahiti triangle top bikini and the off shoulder blue top. You look amazing!
Everything looks SO beautiful! I would love to relax in a pool on or by the ocean. That’s definitely paradise!
Wow, what a gorgeous spa! I adore all of the outfits and bathing suits you have, too!
I love all of the swim ware. The pictures are beautiful.
Looks absolutely perfect there. Definitely makes me wish our vacation time were here already! So many great wardrobe options as well—I’d wear a lot of these.
What a lovely and hot summer post! And am also inspired with her outfits.:) Summer is not yet over here :)
I love all of your pictures!! It looks like you are really enjoying life !
Sure looked like an awesome getaway. I loved all your outfits! Your espadrilles were a good choice to take along with you on the trip.
Wow what lovely pieces. I am always on the hunt for great vacation pieces and looks like I just found an amazing line. Looks like you had a great vacation too.
I am just in love with all of your outfits. The first swimsuit is just perfect for me and the colors are to die for.
I would love to visit there with my wife someday. She would love these clothes too. I will show her this.
It’s awesome that you had the chance to stay at such a beautiful place. It’s the best place to get away to! I think your outfits are perfect for this as well.
I love your outfits! They are beautiful! I also love the areas that you are able to visit! Gorgeous!!
In love with all the swim wear. Such beautiful photos .
Ha, I was just thinking that I need a new bathing suit, and now you are teasing me with these beautiful bikinis. Maybe you read my mind. Now, choosing a favorite is going to be a challenge. Thanks for the inspiration. Blessings!
Wow you look absolutely INCREDIBLE!! This has to be the most perfect summer wardrobe! xxx