The Real Surf

Thursday, 16 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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Chippa Wilson begun to speak about it, and BOOM, that’s it, ESPN, the famous channel which organizes the X-Games launched: “The Real Surf”. That’s it, the surfing is in the X-Games, but it’s not a traditional surfing competition, but a video competition. Eight professional surfers were invited to produce a video of 1 minute in length and were judged by a jury stemming from the surf industry .

So it’s through the video competition “The Real Surf”, that some of the great stars of the surf are going head to head, as their Internet audience decides on the winners!

Gabriel Médina, the winner of the competition, filmed the best sequence with his progressive style and beat Kelly Slater, Chippa Wilson, Dion Agius, Josh Kerr, Jordy Smith, Matt Meola and Albee Layer. Gabriel walked away with a $50.000 check and a golden medal from the X-Games.

If you want to know more about The Real Surf: http://xgames.espn.go.com/surfing/\

Check out Gabriel’s winning vid here:

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RHYTHM GIRLS + WIN A $500 WARDROBE!

Saturday, 11 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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Rhythm is a newer brand to SurfStitch and we’ve fallen head over heels in love with the collection. This brand dances to the beat of its’ own drum, taking influences from the worlds of art, music and lifestyle throughout the ages.

Rhythm Girls brings you a feminine yet fierce collection of pieces in subtle fabrics to bold prints and everything in between. Be inspired by their Winter 2013 campaign and scroll to the bottom to find out how you can WIN yourself a $500 Rhythm wardrobe from SurfStitch!

Here’s all you have to do to be in the running to win a $500 Rhythm Girls wardrobe!

Competition ends Friday 17th May at 5pm AEST so get in quick!

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Mens Trend: The Drop Crotch

Thursday, 9 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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The drop crotch jean and pant is a new and daring trend not for the faint hearted. However, when done right it is a fresh style that gives a street edge to ordinary jeans. For some this look may be a bit too much, but if you style it with a basic tee and sneakers you will have a statement, edgy look. Don’t ever get this look confused with the MC hammer pant, this is definitely not a baggy, loose style circa 1980s. To stop you getting confused between the two don’t go for a loose drop crotch to your knees instead choose a more subtle cut with a tapered leg.

Shop Drop Crotch Pants

Zanerobe Munk Trunk Chino- Indigo Rinse, Zanerobe Sureshot Elastic Pant- Jade, St Goliath NJ Fleece Pant- Tawny Port & Insight The Rudie Pant- Black Out Blue

Shop Drop Crotch Jeans

Levis 508 Slim Taper Jean- Black, Lee Swagger Skins Jean- Dirty Khaki, Levis 508 Tapered Straight Jean- Indigo Rinse & Lee Swagger Skins Jean- Burnt Shadow

How to style the SurfStitch Drop Crotch Pant

Let the jeans be the focus of your look by keeping the rest of your outfit basic yet still on trend with a white tee, light khaki jacket and leather shoes.

Von Zipper Pavement Denim Pant- Washed Blue, Long Lost Basic Crew Tee- White, Thrills Army Trench Jacket- Army Green & Vans Sk8 Hi Shoe- Aged Leather Brown

Images credited to Pinterest and their rightful owner.

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Monday Musings: Beautiful Sunsets

Monday, 6 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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This Monday has me musing about the beautiful sunsets we keep seeing here on the Gold Coast. Autumn is in full swing, and the colourful, early sunsets are sweeping me away on a daily basis. What brought this on, you ask? Why, our roof top SurfStitch 400 Brands Staff Party, of course! Photos are coming later this week, but let me paint you a picture… as we enjoyed our drinks and canapes, the sky was draped in slivers of fluorescent oranges, mixed with bubblegum pinks, corals and bits of remaining blue and grey.

There’s nothing more calming than a beautiful sunset, and we got to enjoy it at its’ best – today I’m dreaming of all of the beautiful sunsets we’re lucky enough to see, and the incredible colours they show you. Dream with me this Monday, and shop my SurfStitch inspiration!

My favourite womens new arrivals, mens new arrivals and accessories in sunset hues.

1. Levi’s 508 Slim Taper Jean – Leather Brown.

2. Vans Classic Patch Trucker Plus Cap – Sunfade Orange.

3. Shakuhachi Draped Silk Maxi Dress – Orange.

4. Piha Colour Block Balconette – Red.

5. Levi’s 510 Skinny Cord Pant – Burnt Henna.

6. Nixon Carded iPhone 5 Case – Neon Coral.

7. Silent Theory Flight Tank – Jelly Red.

8. Billabong Hartland Boardshort – Blook Orange.

9. Analog Black Label Tee – Blood Heather.

10. Deus Karame Crew Fleece – Brick.

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Obsession: Faux Fur

Thursday, 2 May 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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Faux fur vests and jackets are the perfect accompaniment to any wardrobe this season. Think 50s glamour or hip 70s chick. Wear a vest with a pair of boots and jeans or a jacket/parka over the top of a shift dress.

Get yourself a furry friend to keep you cosy when the temperature starts to drop!

Taylor Momsen’s coat is trimmed with fur which keeps her look edgy.

Eva Longoria is always the perfect lady with this delicate faux fur vest.

1 Stylestalker Cosmic Parka 2 Nunui Harper Jacket 3 Hurley Heated Sherpa Jacket

1 Pink Stitch Camilla Dress 2 Pink Stitch Fur Jacket 3 Sol Sana Jo Heel Boot 4 Valley Wolves Sunglasses – Brown Stripe

Black leather pants and this badass faux fur jacket.

The Olsen Twins – Generation Y Style Icons! Love that they have both gone with a different fur look – shaggy vest and delicate cream overcoat.

1 Pink Stitch Fur Jacket 2 Ladakh Pepe Fur Coat 3 August Street Willie Vest

1 Rusty Cookie Coat 2 As Colour Mali Tee – Coal 3 Lee Mid Licks Jean – Black Gloss Stretch 4 Brixton Gerald Hat 5 Sol Sana Larry Heel Boot

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Monday Musings: Winter in White

Monday, 29 April 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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In some countries, winter is white, but in beautiful Queensland, Australia, we can only dream! Reminiscent of snow flakes and ski jackets, the different hues of white on SurfStitch have me reminiscing about white winters and crisp air.

Enjoy my Monday Musings and picture the bright whites of a winter snow, the egg-shell mug holding your hot chocolate and the off-white of your warm bed covers, enveloping you in the early mornings.

Happy Monday!

Shop white from our New Arrivals…

1. Zanerobe The Ox LS Shirt – White.

2. Sass Petrina Skull Wing Top – White.

3. Happy Socks Zebra Socks – White Black.

4. Rip Curl Confess Shoulder Bag – Black.

5. Billabong Sheltered LS Tee – Cool Wip.

6. Element Rise Against Tee – White.

7. Bless’ed Are The Meek Web Of Lies Tunic – Ivory.

8. Thrills Block Panel Tee – Black White.

9. Ladakh High Tea Dress – Ivory.

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OTT Rings!

Friday, 26 April 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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We’ve raved about the arm candy here at SurfStitch, but there’s another trend we’re loving in the realm of accessories. The stacked and over-the-top rings! The more the better, with the artistic mixing of styles, shapes and materials making your manicured hands look all the more intriguing.

SurfStitch brands such as House of Harlow, From St. Xavier and Icon Brand bring us an assortment of rings that you can stack, mix and use to create your very own statement jewellery look. Take a look at our style inspiration and shop the trend!

Naomi Watts wears Balenciaga rings. Image source.

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Beautiful image from the Free People blog of staff planting a tree for Earth Day.

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Chunky statement rings

1. From St Xavier Kato Ring – Black Raw Crystal. 2. From St Xavier Neo Ring – Turquoise. 3. House of Harlow Horizontal Sahara Sand Ring – Gold. 4. House of Harlow White Sand Medium Sunburst Ring – Gold.

Thin rings to stack

1. House of Harlow Bone Stack Ring Set – Multi. 2. Icon love Letter Ring – Gold. 3. House of Harlow Faceted Metal Cross Stack Ring – Silver. 4. Lindi Kingi Designs Featherweight Band Ring – Silver.

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STAFF PICKS

Thursday, 25 April 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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One of my favourite things is introducing you guys some of the SurfStitch team that help to get your orders to you! Meet Tash from Customer Service, one of the friendly voices that answers your calls and Mickey our Picking Supervisor who makes sure your orders are shipped before 2pm each day.

When’s she’s not answering SurfStitch emails and calls Natasha can be found sunning herself at the beach, spending her paycheck at the shops or on her couch watching Sex & The City.

Check out Natasha and Mickey’s picks from our latest selection of New Arrivals which will be hitting the site this week!

Stussy Camo Overall Dress

Huntingbird Be Mine Cardi

Shop Natasha’s Basics pics

1 Converse Women’s Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Shoe – Optical White 2 Tigerlily Rahla Belt 3 Dr Denim Plenty Jean – Dark Antique 4 As Colour Tulip Singlet – White

Mickey is our resident SurfStitch warehouse character and spends his spare time restoring his motorcycle. He is the lead singer in Dead Beat Band, if you’re a Gold Coast local you may have seen them play some venues!

Thrasher Hometown tee – White Blue

Thrills Miss Fortune Jacket

Shop Mickey’s go to pieces below

1 Converse Men’s Chuck Taylor All Star Lo Shoe – Black Monochrome 2 Santa Cruz Cruiser Beach Shorts 3 Uppercut Deluxe X Insight Lite Might Hair Wax 4 Stance Dover Socks Navy

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MEN’S TREND: THE SEASON FOR FREEZIN’

Sunday, 21 April 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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Here at SurfStitch we have just uploaded a bunch of new knits, sweaters and jackets to keep you warm and toasty this freezin’ season. Get some inspiration for your new jacket look from our outfit ideas below.

Blazer

Thought a blazer was only for formal occasions? Think again with this Neuw Night Jacket, pair with a plain tee and some jeans and you’re ready to jet.

1 Neuw Night Jacket 2 Levis 501 Skinny Jean – Radio 5 3 Vans Authentics – Mineral Yellow 4 RVCA Varsity VA Cap

Knits & Fleece

Comfort and style knitted together - graphic print knits and fleece have been a popular style on the streets. Great to chuck on after a surf when the wind is chilly!

1 Vanguard YHRF Crew Fleece 2 Stussy Die Free Canvas Bomber Jacket 3 Thrills Endless Bummer Crew Fleece

Denim Jacket

I’m sure we have said this before but the denim jacket is just an absolute classic. From Bruce Springsteen in the 80s to Brandon Flowers of the Killers, the denim jacket can be hung up next to jeans as a staple piece. If you’re bold enough you can even pair you two classics together.

1 Billabong Hitcher Jacket 2 Obey Grimy Motorcycle Vest 3 G-Star Raw A Crot Slim Jacket

Varsity Jacket

Varsity inspired jackets are a trend that is not going anywhere this winter. These jackets are not just to show off your sporting prowess or to drape off your girl’s shoulders when she’s cold.

1 Von Zipper Short Fuse Jacket 2 Obey Varsity Jacket

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KICK, PUSH

Saturday, 20 April 2013 Posted by SurfStitch

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At SurfStitch we tend to attract staff with a bit of an adventurous spirit. We just love being outside – barefoot wandering, feeling the dirt in between our toes, saltwater hair, wind on our faces. With quite a few staff working out of SurfStitch HQ on the Gold Coast we have a mix of surfers, skateboarders and snowboarders which means that any given month someone could be shredding in Japan or island hopping in Indonesia, fuelling their wanderlust.

We wanted to share a little bit of our outdoor lifestyle with you.

Meet David from Customer Service:

“Skateboarding for me these days is more an excuse to turn a typically mundane task into an enjoyable activity in itself. Filling the gaps between home -> surf -> coffee -> work. The walk/drive may seem like chore but if you’re ripping and weaving between obstacles on the way; you’re living the saying ‘happiness is in the journey, not the destination’. Be warned: if you’re choosing your destinations wisely, you may develop a facial imbalance because the muscles used to frown will be fairly unused.