Mens Style: Kick, Push

From the grungy early 90s Nirvana-esque style of distressed denim jeans and flannelette shirts to today’s slightly more refined acid wash and muscle tanks, street style has evolved and changed ever so slightly over the years.

Influenced heavily by the skate scene, street style is trending hard, and SurfStitch is all over the pieces of the moment. From the right skate shoe to your muscle tank and chinos, even to your deck and trucks, get your street style right and look the (less prim and proper) part.Take a look at some shots from our most recent Footwear Lookbook and shop some of our favourite skate and streetwear styles.

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Footwear 

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1. Nike Mavrk Low 2 Shoe – Black White. 2. Vans Mens Authentic Van Doren Shoe – Retro Flag. 3. Nike Paul Rodriguez 6 Shoe – Black Pimento White.

4. Emerica Reynolds Cruisers Shoe – Maroon. 5. DVS Rico CT Shoe – White Navy. 6. Vans Mens Authentic Shoe – Chilli Pepper.

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Clothing and accessories

Clothing and Accessories

1. Grand Scheme Slasher Logo Tee – Black. 2. Globe Horizon Dion Tee – Vintage Black. 3. Burton All Day Long Premium Beanie – True Black.

4. Grand Scheme  Dot Camo 5 Panel Cap – Desert Brim. 5. Colab x Geoff Mcfetridge Carbu Daylighters Sunglasses – Green. 6. Huf Plantlife Crew Sock – Gray Heather.

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Decks, trucks, wheels and bearings.

Decks and Accessories

1. Nixon x Plan B Soundclash Ryan Sheckler 7-875 Deck – Red. 2. Cliche Lucas Originals R7 8-25 Deck – Black White. 3. Almost Club Patch Series DI 8-25 Deck – Chris Haslam.

4. 149 Thrasher 30th Anniversary Truck Set – Matte Black. 5.  Element Darrell Ferocity Wheels – Red. 6. Enjoi Abec 7 Teenish Bearings – Orange.

7. Independent 139 Silver Standard Truck Set – Silver. 8.  Nixon x Plan B Soundclash Colin Mckay 57mm Wheels – Green. 9. Diamond Supply Abec 5 Bearing – Red.

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Monday Musings: Ocean Air

Today, once again, daydreaming is rampant from the desks of many happy and well-rested SurfStitch staff. Somewhere, somehow, the sun is shining, fruit juice is being served on a balcony and summer brights are being worn.

Inspired by the ocean air and sunkissed skin, my musings stray to quiet beaches and long awaited holidays! Enjoy some imagery I’ve come across that’s fuelling my thoughts, and shop some of the pieces we’d love to be wearing on the seaside right now. From sunglasses to swimwear to beach shorts, we’ll be stocking up for the summertime.

Happy Monday!

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Womens pieces that love the sun

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1. Tigerlily Brocade Onesie – Raspberry. 2. Tigerlily Curio Floral Mini Dress – Indigo. 3. Somedays Lovin Black Salt Dress – Black.

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1. Mayde Noosa Towel – Hot Pink. 2. Billabong Morroco Beach Bag – Coral Shine. 3. House of Harlow Desert Rain Ring – Silver.

Mens gear for a sunny day

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1. Billabong Malibu Boardshort – Tobacco. 2. Billabong Zenith Singlet – Char Marle. 3. Billabong Transmit Tee – White.

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1. Nixon Walsh New Era Trucker Hat – Olive. 2. Mayde Reef Towel – Black. 3. Bondi Beach Cruisers Iceberg 3 Speed Bicycle – Lemon Yellow.

Unreferenced imagery – unknown artist.

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Obsession: Mirrored Sunglasses

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Sunglass trends don’t seem to stray to far from the forever stylish and timeless shapes of the Ray Ban (wayfarer), aviator and square. However, one trend that has been constantly on my mind lately is mirrored sunglasses. Since popping up on the faces of my favoured bloggers and with pinterest flooding this style I just can’t seem to resist the ever growing temptation. From an electric blue, to a coppery brown or bright silver, this new eyeware trend is at the forefront. Keep the rest of your accessories minimal as you let these babies do all the talking. Feel fresh and channel some of your inner summer nostalgia in some new shades.885de9054c2ab882529fdd55af636fd0

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Shop the Aviator style at SurfStitch

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Oakley Deviation Sunglasses | Le Specs Galactica Sunglasses | Minkpink Point Break

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Wayfarer Mirrored Sunglasses at SurfStitch

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Oakley Frogskins Summit | Le Specs Runaways | Sabre Hollywierd | Electric Knoxville

Images (in order): Image1Image2, Image3,  Image4, shinebythree, Image4,myfriendfranky, Image5

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Mens Accessory Essentials

It’s not something you really think too much about, and you shouldn’t have to – so we want to give you a guide on accessory essentials of the season.

Give your outfit a little something extra, or just use these accessories due to the fact that they can be warm, practical or helpful. From bags to beanies to the latest in versatile sneakers, SurfStitch has you covered. Check out some shots from our Mens Accessories shoot and shop some of our favourite pieces.

The jacket that goes from day to night.

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1. Quiksilver Highwater Jacket – Bedrock. 2. Deacon Gatsby Jacket – Light Grey Marle. 3. Zanerobe Ammo Jacket – Camel.

The beanie to throw on to cover up a bad hair day or just to keep you warm!

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1. Brixton Heist Beanie – Navy Heather. 2. Billabong Bedford Beanie – Black Char. 3. Coal The Flt Beanie – Heather Grey.

Your trusty backpack.

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SS_Bags 1. Burton Attack Backpack – True Black. 2. Herschel Youth Settlement Backpack – Navy Red. 3. Dakine Mission Photo 25L Camera Backpack – Timber.

Footwear to suit your style that’ll last forever.

Shoes

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1. Nike Mavrk Mid Shoe – Black. 2. Vans Mens Sk8 Hi Shoe – Black. 3. Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Basic Washed Hi Shoe – Black.

A watch – the classic mens accessory.

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1. Nixon The Magnacon SS Watch – Steel Gray. 2. Oakley Gearbox Watch – Brushed White Dial. 3. Rip Curl Detroit Automatic Watch – Midnight.

And you’re set to go. 

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Black and White Everything: Monochrome Trend

Black and white – Michael Jackson sung about it. Monochrome is a timeless trend for this season. Monochrome is a colour palette you can’t go wrong with! So easy to accessorise, flattering for every hair colour and body type.

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Mono has been trending hard lately and we have seen it featured on anything from striped cardis to colour block dresses and skirts. The great thing about monochrome is you can re use your pieces, a black skirt or leggings and Converse never goes out of style.

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The SurfStitch ladies have styled a lookbook to help you rock this trend out on the street. Or head over to our monochrome trend page for a range of pieces to mix and match. What is perfect about the trend is that you can layer up for Winter and look classic and chic. Spend over $150 in Women’s Categories and receive a free Betty Basics Layering Pack – perfect to style your next mono look.

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1 Piper Lane Amore Contrast Dress 2 Motel Jazz Jacket 3 House of Harlow Nomadic Warrior Arrow Necklace 4 Urban Originals Futurist Medium Handbag 5 Vans Old Skool ShoeMONO 17540

1 Roxy Annabelle Top  2 MinkPink PU Split Hem Skirt 3 Rip Curl Fairhaven OS Shoulder Bag 4 Sol Sana Berns Sneaker Shoe 5 Rip Curl Horizon Acetate Watch – Black 6 Epokhe Oha Sunglasses  7 House of Harlow Tuareg Granulation Necklace

MONO 17560Honey and Beau Back in Black Shirt 2 MinkPink Wet Look Waisted Legging 3 Tigerlily Jazarian Boot 4 Indy C Stud Fringe Bag 5 Nixon Ceramic Time Teller Watch – White

Images: surfstitch.comcmiper.com/, Kaye Menner

SHOP THE MONOCHROME TREND PAGE NOW.

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Travel + Outfit Inspiration!

If you’re anything like us here at SurfStitch, your screensaver shows your next international travel destination, you’re inspired by the thought of places unknown, and your daydreams often stray to places you’d rather be. This got me thinking about travel inspiration, as well as outfits appropriate for and inspired by the spots we’d like to visit! Take a look at some of our favourite staff spots and shop the pieces we’d wear there along the way – from hats to playsuits and dresses to outdoor accessories and more.

The Italian coastline – this photo is of Levanzo, Sicily.

Italian Islands – Levanzo, Sicily

The Italian coastline – where summer style should meet feminine chic! Rock your light, printed maxi dress with an oversized hat and sunglasses, as well as comfortable and stylish summer sandals!

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1. Tigerlily Montobello Dress – Indigo. 2. Fallenbrokenstreet New Little Hippie Hat – Red. 2. House of Harlow Adalyn Sunglasses – Black White. 4. Volcom Give Away Sandal – Off White.

Paris (of course)

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You don’t want to fall short of fashion standards at one of the world’s style capitals! Go monochrome chic with a collared shirt by August Street, midi skirt for ultimate sophistication, Audrey Hepburn-esque sunglasses and fancy footwear. Oui oui, you’ll be the talk of the town.

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1. August Street Billie Shirt – Black White. 2. Minkpink Get Born Again Skirt – Black. 3. Minkpink Whole Lotta Love Sunglasses – Black. 4. Sol Sana Scotty Oxford Flat – Patent Black.

The Maldives – photo of the Six Senses Resort, Laamu

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With this much sunshine and crystal clear water, you won’t need to wear much at all! Lounge around in your tribal printed bikini (that’s right on trend at the moment), make sure your eyes are shaded with a hot pair of sunglasses and use your havaianas to hop from beach to sailboat to evening cocktails!

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1. 2 Chillies Aruba Sliding Tri Halter – Aruba. 2. Jets Totem Mini Pant – Samsara. 3. Havaianas Kick Back Thong – Coral Kiss. 4. Raen Pogue Sunglasses – Seaglass Silver.

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A little chillier, you’ll need to stay nice and rugged up while sight seeing in England’s capital! That great warm jacket, a pair of skinny jeans, gloves to keep your hands warm and a comfortable pair of boots will be your essentials.

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1. Element Oracle Jacket – Shiraz. 2. Lee Mid Licks Jean – Black. 3. Billabong Brooklyn Gloves – Char Marle. 4. Billabong Amelia Boot – Off Black.

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1. Minkpink 90s Tunic – Off White. 2. Minkpink PU Hipster Short – Black. 3. Sol Sana Jessy Boot – Black. 4. Billabong About A Boy Shoulder Bag – Off Black.

South Africa (to see natural beauties like these and to go on a safari!)

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A little less glam and a little more outdoor-adventure, this trip will have you wanting comfort as you chase the natural beauties of the country! Do it in the best of SurfStitch activewear with a top, jacket, comfy pants and sneakers.

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1. Running Bare Essential Pull Over Hoodie – Black. 2. Running Bare Peta Essential V Neck Tee – Red Devil. 3. Lorna Jane Flashdance Pant – Naval. 4. Skechers Synergy A Lister Sneaker – Light Grey Hot Pink.

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Your SurfStitch Personal Shopper.

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I know the feeling all to well when you have a cupboard full of clothing but nothing to wear. Trust me, me and nothing to wear are really great friends. Sometimes it’s just pure laziness or a day of feeling uninspired by everything and then there’s those days when I’m just really angry that I don’t had a computer like on Clueless where I can just sit there and it will choose my outfit for me (mega genius!). Here at SurfStitch we have your back on these days, I like to call it the lazy girls guide to shopping or a guide for those gals that are pressed for time and need a complete outfit make over pronto. In other words, our Outfit Arrangement page is like your own personal shopper. You just choose the outfit you like and shop it all at the one place (once again, genius!).

When it comes to quickly finding a new head to toe outfit whether you’re looking for something dressy after an unexpected invitation popped into your mail, a casual day out with the girls when you just want something new because you need it or you just want a little help in the styling department keep SurfStitch close. Get inspired below, shop a few of our favourite outfits or go to the outfit arrangement page for a look to satisfy everyone.

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Le Specs Runaways | August St Billie Shirt | Camilla & Marc Layla Pant | Urban Originals 

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Billabong Knit | Rusty Paintball Pant | Converse Chuck Taylor | Nixon Monopoly Watch

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Look2Motel Catalina Dress | House of Harlow Earrings | Sol Sana Jo Heel | Urban Originals

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Camilla & Marc Varsity Tee | Tigerlily Jacket | Ziggy Sticks & Bones Jean | Converse

SHOP SURFSTITCH OUTFIT ARRANGEMENT

Images: pinterest, theyallhateus & snobfashion

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Interview: Tessa-Jay Slight from Circa Now

You might have seen some SurfStitch styles featured in the beautiful and talented Tessa-Jay Slight’s blog: Circa Now! We talk all things fashion with Tessa-Jay and find out what her winter essentials are, as well as what’s to come on her blog.

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Karla [from SurfStitch]: We love seeing all of the SurfStitch styles you feature in your posts – when did you first come across SurfStitch and what made you come back again and again?

Tessa-Jay: All of the amazing brands and what the company represents !

K: Your style is pretty unique and you have a real talent for pairing unlikely pieces and making them work so well! What are you usually looking for when you visit SurfStitch?

T: SurfStitch have a lot of my favourite brands stocked online – I go straight to them and see what you have to offer. It’s usually a great range with some exclusive pieces.

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K: What are you doing when you’re not being a style icon and a blogger?

T: Full time PR!

K: We had to ask: Winter Staples. What are your essentials this season?

T: Camilla and Marc logo tee, Friend of mine dress and a pair of Converse shoes.

K: Now we’ve all seen how influential and relevant fashion blogging is today: what made you start blogging?

T: I started in 2007, years ago when no one was blogging! I started posting as a creative outlet and a hobby along with my best friend – Christina from SRC783 (now a magazine).

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K: If you could describe your blog Circa Now in 3 words, what would they be?

T: Personal, original and all things fashion.

K: ell us your go-to SurfStitch brand for… 

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  2. Winter warmersCamilla and Marc
  3. A Little Black DressFriend of Mine
  4. Everyday shoesConverse
  5. Versatile sunnies - Quay Eyewear

K: Finally, can you give us a hint for trends we might see coming up on Circa Now?

T: More winter looks are coming up, as well as spring racing and lots of personal style.

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Womens Trend: Boho Babe

We’ve been there before but the beauty of this trend will never die. Bohemian chic is a trend still being seen in the collections of many brands such as Tigerlily, 2 Chillies, Billabong and others, and while it seems like a summer style, don’t be fooled. Kaftans and printed jumpers can take your bohemian chic to the cooler weather, and can look amazing over the top of a maxi dress. What’s the real key to looking like a boho goddess? Untamed beach waves in your hair, mismatched accessories (and lots of them – stacked bracelets, cuffs and rings) and free flowing, loose and comfortable pieces that have clashing prints and eye-catching colours. Aside from that, all you need is a free, calm and peaceful attitude!

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Take a look at the Bohemian inspiration we’ve found online and shop the trend with pants, jumpers, dresses, bikinis and accessories on SurfStitch.

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1. Tigerlily Rhea Beach Pant – Chutney. 2. Tigerlily Shakeela Pant – Bottle. 3. Tigerlily Bandhini Pant – Raspberry.

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1. Billabong Thea Crew – Off Black. 2. Tigerlily Udichi Cardi – Multi. 3. Billabong Downtown Loverz Knit – Whitecap Heather.

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1. Tigerlily Shakeela Maxi Dress – Bottle. 2. Tigerlily Kutch Maxi Dress – Basmati. 3. Tigerlily Shakeela Shirt Dress – Bottle.

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Bikinis

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1. 2 Chillies Bella Underwire V Bra Bustier Separate Top – Bella. 2. 2 Chillies Bella Looped Side Separate Pant – Bella. 3. Billabong Kaleidoscope Bikini – Blue Berry.

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Accessories

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1. Rhythm The Packet Hat – Blue. 2. From St Xavier Jina Cuff – Turquoise. 3. From St Xavier Femi Bracelet – Black.

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Items of the week: Printed Pants

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Look hot in the cold with printed pants! This week I feature an item that is good enough to cosy up home with a movie or wear out for a night on the town. With a few key and easily adjustable pieces you can have two looks that couldn’t be further from each other. Choose a slimline fit to flatter the legs, elasticised waistband for comfort and tapered cuffs to draw the pants in and you set for a relaxed winter in style.

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Tigerlily Bandhini Pant- Rasberry $129.95

These Tigerlily pants are the perfect cut, fit and pattern. With darker hues they blend seamlessly into your winter colour palette of navys, black and greys. They have just the right amount of slouchiness and comfort with a thick elastic waistband that you can easily wear them for a lazy day around the house or dress them up by pairing some slim heels, a basic tee and statement jacket. The Bandhini Pant is versatility at its finest.

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Stussy Bandana Trackpant- Black $79.95

Are these every guy’s dream pants? They are super comfy, you can throw them on and you’re out the door or roll straight out of bed, into a day with the boys and then out for beers at night all without changing! With a bold pattern and drop crotch all these pants are missing is a thrown on jumper for day or a basic black/ white tee and black bomber jacket for night and you’re set.

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Images in order: cristinahh.wordpress.com, whitneyport.celebuzz.com

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