Island Dreaming with Volcom

Sunday, 2 June 2013 Posted by Nina

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Today is the start of the Volcom Pro located in the pristine and picturesque Fiji. The pro which runs until the 14th of June has got us dreaming of an island escape just as the winter has hit us here. Shop Volcom’s winter range to get a hit of the pro from your chilly lounge room as you stream the comp here or wear pieces inspired by the tropics. With bright, loose pants, dreamy pastels and easy to wear dresses you can have your own version of island fashion, keeping in mind that you may or may not want to leave the house without adding a jacket, jeans, tights, boots, scarf….

Shop our favourite Volcom Men’s Winter Range:

Single Stone Pop Over Fleece- Ruby Solid, 2×4 Twill Jean- Midnight Blue, Pyramid Stone Tee- White & Single Stone Crew Fleece- Eclipse Solid

Shop winter pieces from Volcom Women:

Miss Mayhem Lace Dress- Ivory, Rhapsody LS Hooded Shirt- Red, Forchickie Matchstick Pant- Rusty Red & Painted Tulip Tee- Grey

Tropical holiday inspired pieces… we can only dream:

Tigerlily Shakeela Shirt Dress- Bottle, Finders Keepers Way to go Top- Mint, Tigerlily Rhea Beach Pant- Chutney & Stylestalker Parallel Universe Dress- Black & White

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Cannes Film Festival 2013

Friday, 17 May 2013 Posted by Nina

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The 66th edition of the glamorous Cannes Film Festival kicked off in the French Riviera yesterday. Baz Luhrmann’s lavish take on the classic The Great Gatsby opened the festival with stars including Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman and Isla Fisher gracing the red carpet despite the windy and drenching weather. The horrible weather didn’t manage to ruin the high spirits although the hemlines had to be watched and hair and make up excused!

The film world royalty all port at the picturesque French Riviera for the 12 day festival which is filled with beautiful people and amazing cinematography. We here at SurfStitch are lusting over the high attention to detail and breathtaking work of some of the world’s best couture gowns on show on the red carpet. Great Gatsby star, Carey Mulligan, stole the show in her baby pink couture Dior dress while model of the moment Cara Delvingne sported a Burberry black lace floor length gown.

Take inspiration from the movie elite and their black tie events on a smaller, much more understated level with lace sleeves, bright bursts of colour and attention to detail pieces. While we can’t all be so lucky to wear the works of Dior we can always dream through these images and the SurfStitch pieces below.

Go pretty and girly with shades of pink from blush to bright, volumous skirts or take cue from Nicole Kidman with floral motifs and high detailing.

Billabong Pure Hearted Dress- Purple Heat, Rusty The Laser Dress- Ruby, Camilla and Marc Hope Dress- Jewel Floral & Minkpink Modern Antoinette Dress- Multi

These women favoured the eternally glamorous styles of black, white, lace and red in sweet heart necklines and figure hugging shapes.

Lee Dreamer Lace Dress- Black Dream, Tigerlily Tekke Dress- Tango Red, This and That Flora Dress- Black & Kuku Street Urchin Dress- Ivory Gold
Images: dailymail.co.uk & glamour.com

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2013 Met Gala- Punk: Chaos to Couture.

Tuesday, 7 May 2013 Posted by Dajana

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Ever since the theme of the 2013 Met Gala was announced we have been beyond excited to see what the most fashionable women in the world wear to clash the seemingly conflicting themes of chaos and couture. We were not disappointed. The 2013 theme Punk: Chaos to Couture, saw the heavy metals, peaking flesh, razor sharp cuts and shockingly short hemlines of the punk era turned into pieces of modern art in the form of couture gowns wore by the entertainment and fashion industries finest.

Some stuck perfectly to the theme dressing in black with mesh detailing and leather features all topped off with heavy eyeliner and wicked hair do’s:

The Perfect Punks:

Brooklyn Decker.

Carolina Kurkova.

Chloe Sevigny.

Elle Fanning.

Doutzen Kroes.

Gwen Stefani.

Kelly Osborne.

Nina Dobrev.

Others went in typically Met Gala fashion and made outfit and accessory choices so wild that they could only possibly be attending the famously flamboyant fashion event.

The Wonderfully Wild:

Anja Rubik.

Beyonce.

Christina Ricci.

Katy Perry.

Nicole Richie.

Sarah Jessica Parker.

Look at that hair piece!!!

Sophisticated style was another turn taken by many attendee’s. Sleek and polished gowns were often still accessorized with a heavy liquid eyeliner or a dark berry lip in a nod to the nights theme.

Sleek And Sophisticated:

Amanda Seyfried.

Bella Heathercote.

Blake Lively.

Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jennifer Lawrence.

Roney Mara.

While others, there was no better way to explain their looks other than…

Red Hot:

Amber Heard.

Emma Watson.

Ivanka Trump.

Jessica Alba.

Kate Bosworth.

Uma Thurman.

All images from Just Jared .

We hope you enjoyed the viewing as much as we did! Check out how you can reflect these four favorite Met Gala themes with SurfStitch.

Perfectly Punk.

Pink Stitch Dress and House Of Harlow Necklace.

Wonderfully Wild.

Kuku Dress and Sol Sana Ankle Boots.

Sophisticated Sleek.

Friend of Mine Dress and From St. Xavier Cuff.

Red Hot.

Finders Keepers Top, MinkPink Maxi Skirt and From St. Xavier Ring.

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We Love MTV Movie Awards!

Tuesday, 16 April 2013 Posted by Nina

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It’s another night of glitz and glam and a rolled out red carpet for the Hollywood A listers. The MTV Movie Awards is known for it’s high entertainment and often controversial night of nights. It was a night to be nothing short of amazing being hosted by the hilarious Aussie and star of movie Pitch Perfect, Rebel Wilson. Performances by Selena Gomez and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis broke up the night with star favourites Bradley Cooper in Silver Linings Playbook winning Best Male Performance and Best Kiss, Jamie Foxx for his WTF Moment in Django Unchained and host Rebel took out the top spot for Breakthrough Performance.

On the red carpet front it was a sea of white, gold and black with these staple colours proving to be the winning favourites of the night. Karlie Kloss and Kylie Jenner both opted for the white crop and white pencil skirt combo while make up was minimal and hair was sleek.

Take a look at my favourite red carpet looks below and shop SurfStitch pieces inspired by the stars.

Super Sleek and Sexy

Shop these super sleek dresses at SurfStitch to get the red carpet look.

Camilla and Marc Nikki Dress- Black, Toi Et Moi L Amitie Spliced Dress- Cream, Nunui Ivy Dress- Black Nude

Fun and Fabulous

These fun dresses are perfect for a great night out with the girls!

Sass Angelina Shard Dress- Broken Glass Print, Kuku Street Urchin Dress- Ivory Gold, Bless’ed Are The Meek Realm Dress- Multi

Images: eonline, graziadaily

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L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Monday, 25 March 2013 Posted by Nina

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There are two major events marked on the Australian fashion calendar and watched by many. From the envious street style shots that flood the blogs to the shows that are often limited to the exclusive insiders and anticipated every season. This week showcases one of those major events, the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival. The week has displayed some of the hottest labels AW’13 collections, which saw a focus on intricate detailing, exquisite prints, and the perfect balance being formed between tough rock and feminine delicates. The best thing about LMFF is that all the collections are available now, in stores and online so you can shop straight from the runway.Take a look at my favourite SurfStitch favourites and shop the collections now.

Shakuhachi presented another collection in a world of their own. Heavily embellished with gold detailing in cropped tees and shorts this is a collection founded on sophistication and modern detailing. With a fairly monotone colour palette of black and bronzes there were splashes of colour that shone through in Asian inspired patterns and block colours. Jessie White founded the label 10 years ago collection, presenting a collection of neon colours and hints of this recent collection goes back to those roots. Assymetrical hemlines, modern draping and twisting elements were all present resulting in a highly polished and carefully detailed collection.

Shop Shakuhachi at SurfStitch:

1. Gypsy Tee Shift Dress- Gypsy Print 2. Harlequin Shirt- White 3. Lolita Tee Dress Face- Print Black 4. Rubberised Running Shorts- Black

Tigerlily has established a cult following for it’s bohemian aesthetic and worldly influences. Founded by Jodhi Meares in 2000, Tigerlily has grown into a brand that is sexy and exotic yet grounded and earthy to become a pioneer in swimwear and fashion. The label is based on the qualities of health, freedom and fun which is evident throughout this collection with its clashing prints and bold colours. Earthy tones in deep oranges and rusty reds set against bright pops of pink and fresh blues. Prints from around the globe from Moroccan influences and Ghaudi aesthetics are injected into long skirts, maxi dresses with high splits, embellished shorts, chunky cardigans and tailored jackets. This is a collection where nothing was left to spare and with loosely styled pieces it truly is a release of your inner bohemian child.

Shop these Tigerlily looks straight off the runway:

1. Tango Dress- Black Sea 2. Rassamun Cardi- Multi 3. Chinar Mumu- Multi 4. Anhalt Vest- Multi

Shop these Tigerlily looks:

1. Sahak Leather Skirt- Tempranillo 2. Safina Short- Black 3. Palacio Top- Black 4. Chahar Cardigan- Tempranillo

Find these Tigerlily runway looks at SurfStitch:

1. Montebello Dress- Artisian Pink 2. Alhambra Boot- Ginger 3. Brocade Onesie- Ottoman Blue 4. Makara Hoodie- Black Sea

Still a fairly new label to hit the Australian market, Bless’ed Are The Meek was created in 2003 with the vision to create luxurious and fashion forward yet easily accessible clothing. They have presented a collection that travels seamlessly through day to night with fun dresses, statement skirts and luxe knits. Effortlessly sexy and ultra modern with innovative cuts, modern shapes and exceptional attention to detail, it is another perfected collection from the label.

Shop Bless’ed Are The Meek:

All images: http://www.lmff.com.au/

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Accessories: Gift With Purchase.

Thursday, 24 January 2013 Posted by Dajana

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For today’s accessories post I am going to address, possibly the best kind of accessory, a free accessory! That’s right, SurfStitch are currently running out a whole new range of Gift With Purchase products to reward you for shopping…Now that’s my kind of reward! Check out the exciting goodies you can pick up.

Buy any full priced swimwear and enter the code FREESUN to score yourself a pair of Perv sunglasses. If you’re not a bikini wearer and you want to score these shades, just spend over $60 site wide and enter the code SUN and they’re yours to take home also!

If you spend over $80 site wide we’ll throw in a free bikini for the girls and a free tee for the guys.

Spend over $100 and you get to bag a free pair of Skull Candy earphones. Just enter the code SKULLP at checkout.

Looking for a big, beautiful beach towel this Summer? Spend over $150 on SurfStitch and we’ll send you this one for FREE, just enter the code WRAPPED at checkout.

Check this out! If spend over $180 on SurfStitch you’ll get, not one but THREE free gifts in the way of a pack containing a SurfStitch towel, a Keep Cup and a pair of Perv Sunglasses. Simply enter the promo code SUNSHINE at check out.

And now the big one…If you spend over $450 you’ll score yourself a free sector 9 skateboard when you enter the code SKATE at checkout.

For the full range of Gift With Purchase offers and details check out our promo page here. Majority of promo’s will run while stock lasts.

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New Years Resolutions Resolved!

Tuesday, 8 January 2013 Posted by Dajana

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As the New Year approaches we often take a good hard look at ourselves and decide what parts we would like to improve upon, change or add to. We then rightfully name these our New Year’s resolutions. Well, now the festive season is over. The partying and the over-indulging has come to a halt, we are back at work and we are coming to terms with these resolutions hard and fast.

Resolutions don’t have to be daunting or difficult, it’s all about employing the right tools and attitude and by the end of the year, when these goals are achieved, you will be left with a glowing sense of self. So to give you a helping hand and kick start these goals, I thought I would pick out a few of the resolutions getting around the office and suggest a few tools to assist along the way.

GET FIT:

“Standard resolution. This year I’m going to do it I swear! How? With a far more reasonable mapped out way to approach my fitness and health and by finding more creative ways to be active..” – Dajana, Content.

Crop- Running Bare $55. Find it here.

Tights- Lorna Jane $89.99. Find it here.

Runners- DC Shoes $71.97 (on sale!) Find them here.

Skate Board- Freeride $99.99. Find it here.

SPEND MORE TIME OUTDOORS:

“I would like to be more active this year and seeing as I work in an office I want to do that by making a conscious decision to spend more time outside on weekends and after work.”- Bianca, Content.

Bike- Bondi Beach Cruiser $499. Find it here.

Tent- Polar $269.95. Find it here.

Singlet- Lorna Jane $49.99. Find it here.

Picnic Set- Sunnylife $99.95. Find it here.

TRAVEL:

“My New Year’s resolution was to travel this year. I already have a trip booked to Sri Lanka for early April so I’ll be able to tick that of my list” –Jason, Returns.

Travel Bag- Herschel $369. Find it here.

Passport Cover- Wild & Wolf. Find it here.

Pants- Billabong $79.99. Find them here.

Toiletry Bag- Tigerlily $39.95. Find it here.

TAKE MORE PHOTO’S:

“With the rapid development of technology I feel like all I ever do these days is take photo’s on my phone or upload images to some form of social media. This New Year I want to take the time to take photo’s with a proper old school camera and print them out and stick them in a frame or a photo album like my mum did when I was young.” –Karla, Social Media.

Camera- Lomography $106. Find it here.

Under Water Camera Case- Lomography $75. Find it here.

Polaroid Frame Magnets- DOIY $19.95. Find them here.

Camera Film- Lomography $14. Find it here.

TAKE MORE TIME TO RELAX:

“I feel as though I need to take a BUNCH of chill pills. I’m always running around and letting simple things bug me a little too much so I’d really like to tackle that in the New Year.” – Samantha, Graphics.

Noise Cancelling Headphone- Beats By Dre $269. Find them here.

Beach Blanket- Billabong $49.95. Find it here.

Candle- Palm Beach Collection $37.95. Find it here.

Water Bottle- Keep Calm Carry On $29.95. Find it here.

Whatever your New Years resolution may be….Good luck and remember to have fun with it!

All images from Acid Wonderland, Snob, Cherry Bam and Gympie Show

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Obsession: Festive Season Of A Different Kind.

Sunday, 6 January 2013 Posted by Dajana

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With the festive season out of the way we can now move on to our latest obsession, the festi-VAL season!

With so many great gigs coming up and such an array of different acts and sounds, we thought we’d give you a hand deciding a fundamental element to making sure you have the best day possible….your outfit! The vibe, the crowd, the sound and the weather are all key things to keep in mind when deciding what you are going to wear to a festival so we thought we’d give you a quick break down of each and put together the perfect ensemble for both guys and girls. Obsessed? Us? Just a little bit….

BIG DAY OUT:

First up on the line up we have Big Day Out. Hitting Sydney on Friday the 18th of Jan, Gold Coast on Sunday the 20th, Adelaide on Friday the 25th, Melbourne on Saturday the 26th and Perth on Monday the 28th. The line up includes the like of…

The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Skakes, Bloody Beetroots, Sleigh Bells, Band Of Horse…

And much, much more. The mood is hyped, the weather is hot as hell and it’s a long day full of colourful acts and side shows so here’s what to wear if you want to be prepared.

Girls:

Shorts, Singlet, Sandals, Sunglasses, Hat.

Guys:

Singlet, Shorts, Shoes, Cap, Sunglasses.

ST JEROME’S LANEWAY FESTIVAL:

Next up is Laneway Festival! Starting in Brisbane on Friday the 1st of Feb then moving on to Sydney on Saturday the second, Melbourne on Sunday the 3rd, Adelaide on Friday the 8th and finishing up in Perth on Saturday the 9th. A few of the featured acts are….

Alpine, Bat For Lashes, Alt-J, Flume, Monsters And Men, The Rubens, Yeasayer.

This is a festival for those who truly love their music so you better know your stuff. Accompanied by some cute vintage and second hand markets as well as some scorching weather it’s best to go light and breezy for your outfit of choice.

Girls:

Dress, Bag, Sandals, Watch, Bracelets.

Guys:

Shirt, Shorts, Shoes, Sunglasses, Bracelets.

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL:

The home of heavy metal, punk and hardcore Soundwave festival hits Brisbane on Saturday the 23rd of Feb, Sydney on Sunday the 24th of Feb, Melbourne on Friday March the 1st, Adelaide on Saturday March the 2nd and Perth on Monday March the 4th. The lineup includes…

METALLICA, LINKIN PARK, BLINK 182, A PERFECT CIRCLE, THE OFFSPRING, PARAMORE , SLAYER , GARBAGE , CYPRESS HILL , BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE.

A festival not for the light-hearted, Soundwave is a head banging, elbow throwing, epic display of all things hardcore. A day involving a bunch of screaming and a little something called the ‘Wall Of Death’ (look it up.) You’re going to want to wear closed in shoes for this one!

Girls:

Shorts, Singlet, Bracelets, Shoes.

Guys:

Shorts, Tank, Shoes, Sunglasses, Cuff.

FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL:

Future Music hits us next. Shows begin in Brisbane on Saturday the 2nd of March then continue on to Perth on Sunday the 3rd, Sydney on Saturday the 9th, Melbourne on Sunday the 10th and ending in Adelaide on Monday the 11th. Here you’ll see acts such as…

The Prodigy, Psy, Dizzee Rascal, Azealia Banks, Block Party, Boys Noize, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki.

This festival is a mash of pop, electro, dance with a little bit of pop rock on the side. Bring out your bright colour, put on your dance shoes and get unpredictable!

Girls:

Playsuit, Sandals, Sunglasses, Bracelet, Rope Bracelet.

Guys:

Shorts, Tee, Shoes, Cap, Phone Case.

BYRON BAY BLUES AND ROOTS:

And finally, for a change of pace, we have Blues And Roots. The festival plays in Byron Bay from Thursday the 28th of March till Monday the 1st of April. The lineup includes…

Iggy And The Stooges, Ben Harper, Santana, Counting Crows, Rodriguez, Chris Isaak,

The festival is a folke festival that is all about earthy vibes, jazz, funk and the blues. It’s a camping festival so you’re going to have to be a little more prepared but to give you an idea…

Girls:

Skirt, Top, Necklace, Ring, Sandals.

Guys:

Shirt, Shorts, Camera, Bracelet, Thongs.

Happy Festival Season!!

t&t

BEHIND THE SCENES: SURFSTITCH EUROPE.

Saturday, 13 October 2012 Posted by SurfStitch

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A guest post from our friends at SurfStitch Europe.

Did you hear the champagne corks popping from all the way over there?

Yes, the drinks are on us, its official – www.surfstitch.com/eu/en has launched!
Thanks to our sterling team here in the French office, SurfStitch Europe went live and kicking on the 25th August.

It all started as bare warehouse and an office with no windows, but since then SurfStitch Europe has exploded onto the European scene like no one expected. Boasting an expanding team of over 45 creative and dynamic staff, stopping us would be like trying to get toothpaste back in the tube, It just ain’t gonna happen!!

Our Warehouse is now packed to the rafters with some of the best threads seen on the web, and not just your usual candidates; our remarkable buying team have put their French ‘savior faire’ to good use in hand picking some of France’s most up and coming choice labels. From hand-made Basque Espadrilles by Art of Soule to sweet riding Cruisers by Cliché, the Surf Stitch Europe buying team has been relentlessly scouring the globe for the crème de la crème in fashion, Surf, Snow and Skate brands.

And it’s not just the Buying team wiping the sweat from their brows, mais non!

Our team in the office worked flat out to make sure the website launch went as smoothly as possible, even if that meant late night pizza parties and yummy countdown cakes From our buddies over at Double Kikoo to keep the wheels of creativity turning!

But ‘what now’, I hear you cry! Every day SurfStitch Europe is sourcing new products, styles and ranges found nowhere else on the web. This winter, SurfStitch will be the home of Mountain style, boasting a variety of new and exciting hardware and outerwear by brands like Special Blend, Volkl and Analog. Yes – SurfStitch Europe will be kitting you out from head to toe with the most impressive technical ski and snowboard gear found in Europe. From the Half pipe to the Après ski bar, the swells to the beach BBQ, Saint Moritz to Skegness… the SurfStitch Europe team will be bringing you the best in Skate, Snowboard and Surf hardware and apparel – making sure you’re always ready for the ride.

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Off To The Races.

Sunday, 7 October 2012 Posted by Dajana

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It’s that time of year again ladies….And I say ‘ladies’ rather then ‘girls’ or simply ‘you guys’ because the time of year I am referring to is Spring Racing! Spring Racing is a time for getting dressed up and celebrating an event that exudes a real elegance and involves getting dressed up in your best attire and enjoying a day of horse racing fun.

So remember, you are not going out for a night of clubbing, this is not your friends 21st or hens party. Take this opportunity to put on your best outfit, get your hair done add a nice sprinkle of jewellery and a great hat! Take a look at some brands and pieces that are inspiring out Spring Racing attire at SurfStitch.

August Street:

Audrey Dress $89.99 Lola Dress $119.95 Pip Dress $179.95

Finders Keepers: Only The Young $139.99 Long Way Home $97.49 Buckets Of Rain Playsuit $119.99

Spring racing this year is set to be all about COLOUR. Forget your boring black’s and whites of the past (unless it’s Derby Day) and go for something fresh and bright.

Minty Meets Munt:Cava Dress $139.99 Beachin Around Dress $129.99 Making Waves Mini $109.99

Tigerlily:

Carmine Nights Onsie $249.95 60s Floral Dress $169.95 Karia Nights Dress $299.95

Lets not forget the accessories! Due to the loud nature of the prints and colours that seem to be trending for race season this year accessories should be kept simple but fun and interesting. Here are our go to brands.

Sole Society: