Cool little short vid into the O’Neill X Monster Children Artmash that took place in Bali a few weeks back.
The exhibition, a tribute to Jack O’Neill and 60 years since the creation of the first wetsuit saw over 500 guests mingle amongst a collection of O’Neill’s heritage and memorabilia including wetsuits, advertising & artwork.
Have you seen Channels recent advertising campaign? If so, you would have notice a handsome long haired Hawaiian surfing a wave!!! This mans name is Danny Fuller, and he likes shoes too. Here is his signature shoe with Gravis.
Gravis Quarters – Danny Fuller from Gravis Footwear on Vimeo.
Autumn debuts with Persian paisley prints and an intense mix of colours both earthy and pigmented. The swirly rich design emphasises freedom and individuality and encompasses the overriding theme of Desert tribes. Knitted tube skirts and cardigans, tailored harem pants and vintage inspired dresses come in a mishmash of patters and prints, trimmed with cotton tassels and braided trimmings.
Featured: Tigerlily Moravia Dress and Moorish Cardigan.
Featured: Tigerlily Vaja Dress and Amalia Kaftan.
Featured: Tigerlily Florus Dress and Eva Knit Dress.
Inspired? Check out more Persian inspired pieces here…
With day 5 of Australian Fashion Week having just wrapped up, Bless’ed are the Meek stole the show with their cobalt blue lasers, sci-fi runway and a huge display of futuristic bombshells.
To begin the show, a soft nude palette plagued the catwalk in everything from mini dresses and shell-embroidered tops to sequined shorts and lightweight pants. Next out was a parade of vibrant colours of violet and turquoise, prints and cut-out dresses that bled sex appeal.
Tailored tulle and sleek black leather followed, with crochet trims, detailed paneling and metallic beading helping to bring this gorgeous collection together.
Get up close and personal with these runway pics from the event.
Shop Blessed Are The Meek online on SurfStitch.com.
Somedays Lovin seem to have done it again with their Winter 12 Collection. Last year we saw Oracle Fox, and this year it’s the uber talented blogger/artist, Abbey Watkins from Tobacco and Leather. Her gorgeous illustrations are haunting, mesmerising and unique.
So take a peek below at this weeks Q&A with Abbey Watkins.
When did you realise you wanted to lead the life of a creative?
I had always been creative, but it was after I had left Art College and started to apply to universities when I really realised I wanted to work towards making a living from it.
From illustration to blogging to collaborating with designers, how would you describe your day/job/life?!
My days are so varied. It’s really difficult to find a harmonious balance between blogging, drawing, commissions and everyday life. Some days get swallowed up by just one of these things. I’d have to describe my everyday life as varied and spontaneous. Although it’s mainly just me sat at a table with a laptop and a sketchbook!
What inspired you to start blogging and how has blogging benefitted your career?
It was compulsory as part of my degree to have a blog so that’s where it started, but I had been following blogs for about 6 months before that. It’s unquestionable that blogging has benefitted my career. Nearly all my commissions have been through the publicity my blog has given me. It’s an amazing way to bring brands and artists together.
What kind of things influence your illustrations?
Almost anything. Mythology is something I always go back to, it’s such a rich source of visual imagery and really enjoyable to rework into your own creative visions. I also watch a lot of films from the 1960’s and 70’s, I love everything about those eras. Tattoos are steadily becoming a huge obsession of mine too, I can spend hours and hours looking through pictures and watching documentaries about them, they have such an interesting history of geographical symbolism.
What made you lend your illustrations to the Somedays Lovin’ collection and what inspired your pieces?
I was thrilled when I was approached by Somedays Lovin’ to collaborate. I was already aware of the brand and loved the vibe I got from browsing the website. The pieces where somewhat inspired by mythology, more towards that of a pagan/witchcraft theme. I like to think there’s an undercurrent of a universal awareness from imagery such as third eyes and moons; a vibe I picked up from a free spirited feel to Somedays Lovin.
The best thing about what you do?
There are quite a few pro’s in my line of work. I’d say one of the biggest pros is that my hobbies and interests are what I get paid for. There’s no mundane 9 to 5 battle, which I am ever thankful for. It’s also great to keep your own time, if there’s a gig I want to see on a Sunday night, I don’t have to worry about Monday morning.
Our Wildfox Sweater Girl is delicate and girly in pastels and pullovers. Taking the innocents of Norma Jean and mixing it with the sass of Marilyn she’ll send you into a whirl. She does however have a bad-to-the-bone dark side that we just can’t get enough of.
Comfort and class are all traits of our Sweater Girl. So it’s no wonder these cute as Wildfox Sweaters are being sported by celebrities such as LeAnn Rimes, Ashley Tisdale and girl of the moment Emma Watson.
Good vs Evil. What’s your sweater style?
This is unique. Waiting For The Sun, is a brand that are creating sunglasses from natural Tea wood – a renewable substance – to reduce the ecological footprint. Structured by the natural veins of the wood and hand-crafted in France, Waiting For The Sun offers a range of sunglasses online combining lightness, comfort, quality and aesthetic appeal, which when you think about it is pretty neat!
Style wise, these wooden frames, not lenses 
are slim, modern and easy to wear. So if you’re in the market for new shades, this could be you. Note. Styles to keep your eye on include the Deux Sunglasses, Une Sunglasses and the Data Redux Sunglasses. Loving the Cognac and Vintage Black colour scheme.
Shop Waiting For The Sun now on SurfStitch.com.
The sun was shining once again on our last day of Bluesfest in beautiful Byron, the perfect backdrop for what was going to be a great day! Justin Townes Earle, Steve Earle and John Fogerty high our hit list.
There was quite a crowd brewing over at the Jambalaya Tent to see Justin Townes Earle play his set tonight. He is someone who I prefer to watch/ listen to as a solo act and couldn’t help but feel his Guitarist and Bassist maybe taking a little something away from his usual incredible act. After a few songs in, I realised that I was oh so wrong as his backup musicians complimented him perfectly.
He did play plenty of songs from his latest Album ‘Nothing’s Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now’, which was welcome to my ears, as I, along with plenty of others think this is his best yet. Tonight he really proved why he is considered to be one of Australia’s greatest songwriters of the modern day.
Steve Earle had to pull something special out, as his son absolutely dominated the stage not long prior. A few of us couldn’t help but feel he was trying a little too hard as he attempted to encourage the crowd to singalong to the chorus of ‘Christmas In Washington’. This fell over quite early as not enough people were familiar with the song. That certainly didn’t discourage him though, he was pulling out all stops with a comedy routine. I never realised, but Steve Earle is quite the entertainer! He settled into his set well after that to put on a really enjoyable performance.
John Fogerty was quite delayed tonight, making the crowd a little restless, but all was made right with his incredible performance. As you can guess, the biggest singalong came from ‘Lookin’ Out My Back Door’ and the second part of his set, his greatest hits. I was really pleased with his performance, especially ‘The Old Man Down The Road’ which I do feel didn’t get the response it deserved, but for me, an absolute winner.
The atmosphere at Blues has been so energising and uplifting, but at the same time, so calming. Check out some of our pics from our adventures over the past few days.
It’s sad to think that it is all over for another year (for us at least) as although this is the first time I had been to Blues, it was one of the most enjoyable festivals I have been to. Interesting fashion, a few of the oldies and great music made for a highly enjoyable 3 days.
I will certainly be back next year … Will you?
After 2 days of partying at Blues, you would have thought that we were slowing down, but no, it is quite the opposite! Check out our outfits that we have planned for day three …
This Von Zipper muscle tee is one of my favourite items in my wardrobe. Super comfy and slightly baggy, I think it compliments the rest of my outfit well. I have paired this with my Insight shorts, Billabong boots (again I know) and MinkPink bag. My boots and bag have proven to be one of my best purchases yet! I have managed to get three days out of them while changing my outfits up considerably. I have a feeling I may be taking these to California too.
Kia wore Jeans yesterday, I thought she was crazy, but it turned out to be a fair decision as it cooled down a lot last night. She has decided to rock a pair of jeans again today with an oversized Spare Tee, Urge Boots and Zanerobe Sunnies.
Kia was lucky enough to head to Sydney to check out Urge’s offices and their new Winter Range (this is where she picked up her boots). She has told me that the stock that Urge will be supplying SurfStitch will not disappoint. Plenty of Leather Boots, Sandals and Shoes, a recipe for an empty wallet!
Purchasing sunglasses is a very personal decision. One thing that I have found with the Zanerobe range at SurfStitch is that although the styles differ significantly, they seem to suit most face shapes and size.
Which is your fave pair of sunnies?
