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Pin Up!

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My love affair for pinterest seems to grow continuously and it has firmly integrated itself into my morning/ night routine. Drawing inspiration from the various portals surrounding me is now a daily need and gives me motivation for the day ahead. What better way to start your chilly Autumn morning than with a fresh coffee and some inspiring quotes or end your day with a candle and images of dreamy holiday destinations, food ideas and fashion looks to inspire you for the coming day.

Pinterest makes it so simple to remember and store all of your favourite images. No need to clog up your photo box anymore with all those right click + saves now just PIN to your board for easy reference. Indulge in your inner pinspiration and look what we’re pinning on our board at the SurfStitch Pinterest page.

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MBFWA 2013/14 Trends.

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With a new name and a new location at the Carriageworks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, or more recognised MBFWA, kicked off on Monday. As the most recognisable event on the fashion calendar, this is one week that shines through the fashion community with buyers, editors and bloggers all uniting. It is a sartorial dream with street style bloggers in their element capturing the outfit choices of the well know and those climbing the sartorial ladders. We look to this week in anticipation for the oncoming trends of Spring/ Summer 2013/14 and although we are currently heading straight into winter, by the look of the shows so far I’m calling summer to hurry up! Australian designers including Camilla and Marc who are celebrating 10 years in the business, Bec and Bridge, Ginger and Smart, Talulah, White Sands and Dion Lee have all shown so far and there are some dominant trends shining through the runways.

Read below for my picks of the upcoming trends and shop the looks at SurfStitch.

Monochrome

The monochrome look has carried through another season with black and white sported all through the runways. A regular feature on the runways this trend has taken a new form from Bec and Bridge’s pajama style pants and effortless dressing to the structured pieces of Dion Lee through to the girly lace looks at Ginger and Smart.

Bec and Bridge, Dion Lee, Talulah & Ginger and Smart.

Shop the Monochrome look at SurfStitch.

1. Friend of Mine Bike Crash Dress- White Black Splice  2. Sass Camilla Studded Tank- Black  3.Finders Keepers December Song Pant- Black White  4. Minty Meets Munt Crepe Blazer- Ivory Lace

Geometric Prints

With sports influences the geometric prints were featured heavily across modern silhouettes and intricate cuts. Camilla and Marc hailed this trend with it’s sophisticated dressing and high waists while Ginger and Smart took a more playful spin on the trend in bright hues. Shorts, crops and jackets were all spattered in this print to create defining lines and multiple layers. Take cue from the designers below and keep the focus on the clothes with barely there make-up and loose hair and you have a runway ready look in seconds.

Camilla and Marc, Ginger and Smart & Talulah

Get Geometric at SurfStitch.

1. Blessed Are The Meek Realm Dress- Multi  2. Jets Totem Empire One Piece- Samsara     3. 2 Chillies Shaka Full Length Tights- Shaka

In Bloom

Designer Kelli Wharton  of Talulah summed up the pretty floral trend simply as “colours and textures reminiscent of a spring garden.” With soft tailoring, elegant fabrics and pretty pastel florals in anything from high waisted bikinis, layered silk pant suits and classic shirts this trend quickly won me over.

Ginger and Smart, White Sands & Talulah

Find your florals at SurfStitch

1. Camilla and Marc Hope Dress- Jewel Floral Print  2. Bam Bam Black Blossom Legging- Multi  3. Billabong Seeker Autumn Jean- Autumn  4. Oneill Simply Irresistible Bikini- Cream Floral 

Micro Trends

There were a few micro trends that stood out over the past few days. These are the little details that kept popping up on my radar and making me aware that these trends can be slightly injected into your wardrobe on a mini scale.. basically, you can either take it or leave it.

Alice McCall paraded her models in voluminous sleeves and mini skirts in this luxe hue. Shop the metallic trend at SurfStitch with these Neuw Marilyn Skinny Jeans.

Nothing was more reminiscent of long summer days in the sunshine than Karla Spetic’s delicate daisies. Mixed with luxurious sheer fabrics, daisies popped up in white, blue and bright pink across dresses and hemlines of skirts. Wear the daisies with this Minty Meets Munt Shifty Dress.

MBFWA continues until the end of the week and I couldn’t be more excited to see some of  SurfStitch favourite labels including Blessed Are The Meek and Shakuhachi showing today!

Images: Vogue, Russh, Mbfashionweek & Thechroniclesofher

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1 Item, 3 Ways

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We all love and need those pieces in our wardrobes that we can wear time and time again. Some may call them ‘statements,’ ‘staples’ or their ‘go-to piece,’ whatever you call it, it’s all the same. It’s that item that you will have for years and pull out all winter long no matter if you’re going for a quick coffee with the girls, to the office or out for dinner.

This week’s feature: Shakuhachi Gypsy Tee Shift Dress. With an Asian inspired print in bold colours and a classic shape, this shift dress can be worn multiple ways. It’s the perfect length that it’s long enough as a short dress, yet short enough that you easily transform it into a tee by tucking it into a skirt or jeans. Keep your accessories basic and this dress will find home in your wardrobe in more places than one!

LOOK 1: CASUAL

Let the dress do the talking with it’s eye-catching print and easily versatile shape. By pairing it with simple accessories this makes for an effortless item that you throw on and you’re out the door in a second.

1. Shakuhachi Gypsy Tee Shift Dress 2. Valley ADCC Sunglasses- Gloss Black 3. Nixon The Kensington Watch- All Black Black Crystal  4. Billabong Byron Beauty Coin Purse- Whitecap 5. Urge Sonia Boot- Black 6. From St Xavier Femi Bracelet- Black

 

LOOK 2: WORK APPROPRIATE

Pair this dress with more conservative pieces for a fun work option. Try it tucked into this Living Doll leather pencil skirt  for an office suitable look. Incorporating this seasons hottest trends with leather and prints this look will make you a stand out in the office.

1. Shakuhachi Gypsy Tee Shift Dress 2. Billabong Runaway Tote- Black 3. Living Doll Jessica PU Pencil Skirt- Black 4. Penny Iphone Case- Pink 5. Indy C Gold Rush Necklace-  Gold 

 

LOOK 3: DATE NIGHT

For those chilly nights out loosely tuck the front of this dress into a pair of dark skinny jeans and throw on a leather jacket for a whole new look. Whether it’s dinner with the girls, you’re boyfriend or catching up with long lost relatives this is a versatile piece that you will be layering all winter long.

1. Shakuhachi Gypsy Tee Shift Dress 2. Urge Kristy Boot- Black 3. From St Xavier Jina Cuff- Turquoise 4. Riders By Lee Mid Rise Vegas Jean- Shimmer 5. Camilla and Marc Frankie Jacket- Black

 

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Monday Musings: Quik Pro (obviously!)

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Our minds are definitely not at our desks with the Quiksilver Pro happening so close to the office! We’re all wishing we were out there enjoying the beach and the comp – I got out last week and took some photos of all of the excitement. Hopefully I find more time to do the same before the comp finishes!

Shop Quiksilver, the mens brand of the hour, on SurfStitch!

1. Quiksilver Beluka Watch – Black White.

2. Quiksilver 3×2 L SL CZ Steamer Ando Art – Black.

3. Quiksilver Massive Singlet – Rock Orange.

4. Quiksilver Jail Tatt Sunglasses – Shiny Black Tort Grey.

5. Quilsilver North Shore Cap – Black.

6. Quiksilver Hide Away Thong – Army.

7. Quiksilver Congo Camo Walkshort – Camo.

8. Quiksilver Electric Air Boardshort – White.

9. Quiksilver Cypher Hydrolock 3×2 LS Chest Zip Steamer – Graphite.

10. Quiksilver 1 5mm LS Jacket Flatlock BZ – Black White.

11. Quiksilver Bullseye Boardshort – Bright Green.

12. Quiksilver 1 5mm SS Jacket Flatlock BZ – Black Grey.

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Inspiration: Laura Enever

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With the Roxy Pro currently happening right in our backyard there is no better time to highlight the edgy and cool fashion style of Aussie surfer, Laura Enever. Firstly let me introduce Laura Enever to you all… she is a 21 year old hailing from Sydney’s Narabeen beach who is absolutely kicking it on the tour right now. She starting competing at the ripe age of 12 before qualifying for the ASP women’s tour by 18. Her fresh image and grungy fashion style makes her an envy as much out of the water than in.

Her fun personality and captivating charisma is evident in her style which oozes coolness. Laura Enever is the kid on the block that guys want to date, girls want to be best friends with to steal her clothes and the one that everyone generally wants to be around. Favouring a wardrobe that consists of boots, big hats, denim shorts, oversized singlets and of course bikinis, her style is synonymous with the laid back lifestyle which surrounds her. We congratulate Laura for being recently introduced as the newest member of the Billabong surf team, and we were lucky enough to have her in the SurfStitch office for a shoot last week!


Shop her casual laid-back look:

    1. Tigerlily Iznik Onesie- Persian Blue      2. Fallenbrokenstreet The Cove Hat- Black     3. From St Xaviar Aruna Necklace- Natural Agate      4. Soles Dr Doom Boot- Black

Shop her look from the current ASP Roxy Pro party:

1. Motel Patsie Dress- White  2. Indy C Spike Plate Cuff- Black  3. Urge Kirsty Boot- Black

Shop Laura’s beach babe look:

  1. Billabong Add Water Tanker- Off Black   2. Quiksilver Midwaister Short- Vintage Blue  3. Crap The TV Eye Sunglasses- Gloss Jungle Tortoise 4. Havaianas Slim Metal Logo Thong- White Gold

Laura Enever’s pick from the SurfStitch wardrobe:

Billabong Day Trip Singlet- White & Billabong Noosa Short- Frosted Lilac

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Monday Musings: The Beauty of Black.

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This summer it’s been all about the colour – in the air, on our clothing and throughout the SurfStitch new arrivals! This Monday, as we’ve just crossed into Autumn, I’ve started thinking about the value in classic black. The colour that goes with everything, that forms the foundation for an outfit, that slims and that forms the basis for many wardrobe staples.

It’s classic, it’s chic and it’s an essential. Enjoy the beauty of black, and let it inspire your wardrobe essentials as we come into Autumn!

Shop bold and black on SurfStitch…

1. Santa Cruz Big Dot Muscle Tank – Black. 2. Billabong Falls Festival Hat – Black. 3. Urge Sonia Boot – Black. 4. Hex Sport Ipod Nano Watch Band – Black. 5. Joe’s Jeans The Skinny Jean – Becca. 6. Tigerlily Mamluk Tank – Black Sea. 7. Rip Curl Ripawatu LS Tee – Black. 8. Burton Mountain Man Beanie – True Black. 9. Hurley One and Only Pop Fleece – Black. 10. Billabong Runaway Tote – Black. 11. Mossimo Script Tee – Black. 12. Gravis Quarters Shoe – Black.

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Obsession: Shirts Around Waist

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You only need to take a look at the endless street style blog coverage of fashion week to know what trends and obsessions are circulating through the fashion world. One trend that we see continuously popping up in our feed are shirts tied around the waist otherwise known as the waist-wrap. Love it or hate it this trend is coming back in a big way. Hailing from the 90s grunge days, shirts tied around your waist have otherwise been non existent for years, kept in the past and remembered on the punks in mosh pits rocking the look with their band tees and doc martens. Tying your shirt around your waist is perfect for those transeasonal months when the weather is as unpredictable as your hair first thing in the morning!

A casual daytime staple, this is a great layering technique to break up an outfit or add a splash of colour. Whether you prefer the grungy plaid, leather or denim, this is one trend that is completely up to your personal choice and can be styled in numerous ways. Wear a plaid pattern over denim shorts, singlet and boots for a casual daytime look or dress it up with leather pieces, skinny jeans and heels like Taylor Tomasi Hill. From the runways of 3.1 Phillip Lim to celebrities like Rhianna and Kanye West, bloggers and stylists alike this look has quickly become a style favourite. Here at SurfStitch HQ we are completely obsessed, bring on the 90s we say!

1. Hurley Wilson Flannel Long Sleeve Shirt- Cinder   2. Tigerlily Mamluk Tank- Porcelain   3. Shakuhachi Rubberised Running Shorts- Black 4. Urge Kirsty Boot- Black

1. Stussy Flamingo Muscle- Black  2. All About Eve In Love Denim Shirt- Blue  3. Billabong Seeker Sundream Jean- Sundream  4. Valley DB Sunglasses- Gloss Black

Guys can rock this trend just as hard following in the footsteps of fashion royalty Kanye West and Pharrell Whilliams.

1. Zanerobe Spectrum Tee- Washed Out Black 2. DC Shoes Espinoza LS Shirt- DC Navy 3. Lee L0 Skinny Jean- Gallow Black 4. Kustom Scribe Shoe- Dark Navy

Images: whowhatwear, chicago streetstyle, shinebythree, thequietspaces, oraclefox, wethepeople

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Colour Story: Lime Light.

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It can be the colour of fresh fruits, wild gardens and precious stones. Alternatively it can be worn as a highlight, a feature or as just a fleck of brightness, follow us this week as we live life in the “Lime Light.”

Nunui Two Down Pant- $69.99

Finders Keepers Turning Tables Top $79.95

Lorna Jane Elevate Jacket $95.99

Nixon The Monopoly Watch $249.99

Nixon Whip Headphone $59.99

MinkPink Sail Away Raglan Jumper $64.99

Qualy Sparrow Duo Key Ring $26.95

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Monday Musings: Beating the Blues with Decor

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Here at SurfStitch, we struggle when the suns not out. Over the last week or so, the Gold Coast’s tropical climate has once again covered the Coast in a shade of grey and relentless rain. In the hope of not letting it dampen our spirits, we like to look to DIY projects and home decor to keep us busy and to brighten our moods and our colour palettes!

Feast your eyes and enjoy the beauty of an organised and decorated space. My desk? lots of cork board photos and illustrations, a floral frame on my desk and a little pot of lavender. How do you brighten your work or home space?

Try some of these bits, pieces and accessories from SurfStitch…

1. Pantone Bone China Mug – Vintage Blue. 2. Doiy Polaframes Magnets – Colour. 3. Qualy Sparrow Key Ring – White. 4. Wild and Wolf Trim Telephone – Turquoise. 5. Billabong Desert Cactus Candle Pack – So Cactus. 6. Eggling Petunia Flower. 7. Billabong Stand Out Iphone Case – Mo Mint. 8. Palm Beach Collection Vintage Gardenia Diffuser – Natural. 9. Billabong Miir Drink Bottle – White. 10. Alife Design Plug Tag T3.

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STEAL MY STYLE: Seon

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This week we take a look at the vintage cool styling of Seon from SurfStitch Customer Service, and she tells us about the Rock God and the eras that inspire her style!

1. Free People Ring of Roses Pullover Knit – Spring Sky Combo. $168.00.

“If I could I would own crochet everything…. A great knit chuck on after a swim or with jeans or denim shorts.”

2. Insight Cubs Bandeau Bikini – Purple Cubs. $47.97.

“I am always at the beach so a bikini for me is an essential! I love coloured leopard print of this one and no straps means no tan lines haha!”

3. Tigerlily Alhambra Boot – Ginger. $299.95.

“Cuban heeled boots are my Winter must have – they can be worn with dresses, shorts or pants. My pick would be with some cute socks and a plain dress.”

4. Deus 3 Pack Socks. $24.95.

“Here are my cute socks! Wear with skinny jeans and Vans or a skater dress and some flatforms – I even wear them out with heels!”

5. Fallenbrokenstreet The Cove Hat – Black. $79.95.

“I will usually wear a hat to work when I can’t be bothered to do my hair. Wear it to the beach or out to lunch with pretty much anything!”

6. Tigerlily Brocade Onesie – Ottoman Blue. $199.95.

“I already own the Tigerlily skirt in the same print and I just can’t get enough! This playsuit can be worn dressed down to the beach with flats or dressed up for a night out with heels and some statement jewellery.”

“I definitely find that I really draw fashion inspiration for the 60s & 70s and Jimi really is the ultimate… look at that jacket – amazing!”

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