WE LOVE THIS PHOTO CIRCA 1950’S OF THESE LADIES SWIMMING IN THE SHOREBREAK. LOVE THEIR SWIMMING CAPS AND MODEST BATHING SUITS!
SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM BILL HARTMANN HERE
Inspiration
LADIES WE LOVE | SURFER GIRLS X SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MODEL
BRUNA IN THE SUMATRA TOP AND THE ST. TROPEZ BOTTOM
TALK ABOUT TALENT… NOT ONLY IS SHE THE YOUNGEST ATHLETE TO WIN A PROFESSIONAL EVENT IN BRAZIL, SHE ALSO HAPPENS TO BE FEATURED IN THIS YEAR’S 2011 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIM ISSUE. COMBINE THAT WITH AMAZING SURF SKILLS, A HEART OF GOLD, AND INFECTIOUS LAUGHTER, BRUNA IS AN AMAZING AND INSPIRING PERSON. WE WERE LUCKY TO CATCH UP WITH THIS IMPRESSIVE WOMAN (WHO ALSO HAPPENS TO LOVE BEYONCE, DANCING, IS SPONSORED BY ROXY, AND DATES FRENCH SURF HOTTIE JEREMY FLORES) AND GET A FEW QUESTIONS OUT OF HER. I AM LUCKY AND HAPPY TO CALL BRUNA ONE OF MY GOOD FRIENDS AND THANKS FOR THE LAUGHS ALWAYS BRUNIHA! MUCH LOVE TO YOU.
ABOUT BRUNA: Bruna grew up in Matinhos, Brazil—a town so small you could ride your bike from one end to the other. The quiet town allowed Bruna plenty of time to work on her surfingat the super long right hand wave in her town. She got into surfing at the age of 10, when she figured out that’s what her older brother was off doing every day. He signed her up for surf lessons and “I knew that surfing was for life because I couldn’t stop smiling,” she says.
Where is your favorite place to travel? Europe
Favorite Beach? The ones in New Caledonia
Most exotic thing you have ever eaten? Where? Don’t really like to eat weird stuff, I just eat normal, hahaha
Tan lines or no tan lines? No tan lines
Best surfing memory? Recently in Bali, was pretty good.
Favorite MIKOH suit? Corsica Top, Tortola Bottom in Sand
Plans for the future? Just keep on surfing, competing, and traveling
Biggest accomplishment in life so far? Being for two years on the world tour
BRUNA AND KALANI IN PUERTO RICO
SEE MORE OF BRUNA HERE: http://mikohswimwear.com/blog/sports-illustrateds-bruna-schmitz-x-mikoh-swimwear/2011/03/
AND HERE: http://mikohswimwear.com/blog/sports-illustrated-video-athletes-in-banff/2011/04/
INSPIRATION | DANCING ON THE OCEAN
SURFING X DANCING ON THE OCEAN
WEARING THE BORA BORA ONE PIECE
INSPIRATION | BEACH HUTS
INSPIRATION OF THE DAY | CHECK OUT THESE QUAINT LITTLE BEACH HUTS IN ASHLEY, ENGLAND. WE ARE CRAVING SUMMER AND A BEACH GETAWAY.
LADIES WE LOVE | CHRISTINE TANG X STORY BY TANG
IF YOU HAVEN’T HEARD OF THIS PINT SIZED FIRE CRACKER, YOU MUST BE LIVING UNDER A ROCK OR IN A TREE. CHRISTINE TANG, OR LOVINGLY CALLED “TANGY” IS PART OF OUR BALI FAMILY IN THE MIDDLE OF ALL THE BALI MADNESS AND JUST HAPPENS TO BE AN AMAZING DESIGNER OF BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS. S BY T SHOULD BE A STAPLE IN EVERY GIRL’S WARDROBE AND A TRAVEL ESSENTIAL. WITH FLOWY JERSEY KNITS WITH FINE ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND A COUTURE LINE, S BY T? SHOWING AT SYDNEY FASHION WEEK, TANGY IS GOING TO BE A HOUSEHOLD NAME. WE ARE INSPIRED BY HER AND ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE HER AS A LADY WE LOVE!
Q + A WITH TANG:
Where is your favorite place to travel?
My favorite place in the world to travel is home to Bondi Sydney.
I travel constantly, about 8 months of the year so I am most excited to be back in my own bed.
Favorite Beach?
Yallingup Beach South Coast Western Australia
Most exotic thing you have ever eaten? Where?
There is a fruit in the tropics called Mangosteen. Hard purple shell with the most delicious juicy white fruit inside.
Tan lines or no tan lines?
Tan lines but not on top
Best surfing memory?
20 years old, the only girl amongst 4 of my best guy mates. Every summer morning we pack the old wagon, drive a long dirt road down to the most beautiful white sand surf spot and crystal clear blue waters in the south coast of Australia. We owned the beach, not a soul in site.
Favorite MIKOH suit?
Black Bandage One Piece Bikini. Holds everything in and so so sexy
Plans for the future?
I only live in the present.
Biggest accomplishment in life so far?
10 years of Story by Tang this year and the company is still going strong.
Favorite piece in your collection?
This jumpsuit is my favorite (See Picture Below)
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TANG HERE: http://storybytang.com/
SEE MORE HERE: http://www.australianflavour.com.au/products.asp?category=brand&brandId=64
JUMPSUIT BY TANG
MS. TANG HERSELF
BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO X 2011 COLLECTION | TEPRE PACIFICUM
EVER WONDER WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE SHOOT? CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO ON SET OF THE 2011 COLLECTION SHOOT IN THE BAHAMAS!
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THINGS WE LOVE | OUR FAVORITE HEART SHAPED ISLAND
EVERYONE HAS THEIR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT. WHETHER IT BE HAWAII, THE CARIBBEAN, OR THE SOUTH OF FRANCE… TO EACH THEIR OWN. OUR FAVORITE GETAWAY IS A TINY HEART SHAPED ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PACIFIC AND PART OF THE FIJIAN ISLANDS. TAVARUA, WHICH IS ABOUT 30 MINUTES OFF THE COAST OF THE FIJI COAST IS A HEAVENLY DREAM. THE WAVES ARE PERFECT AND AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD, THE ISLAND’S WORKERS ARE THE NICEST PEOPLE AROUND, AND THE SUNSETS COMPETE FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SUNSET EVER WITH THE PRIOR NIGHT’S SUNSET, TAVARUA IS NUMBER ONE ON OUR DESTINATION LIST (NOT TO MENTION, WHO WOULDN’T WANT TO SPEND A WEEK ON A HEART SHAPED ISLAND?).
CHECK OUT TAVARUA HERE AND PREPARE TO SPEND DAYS IN THE SUN, SAND, AND BATH TUB TEMPERATURE WATER… WWW.TAVARUA.COM
THE RENOWNED SURF PHOTOGRAPHER TOM SERVAIS TOOK THESE SHOTS OF US ON OUR THREE DAY GETAWAY TO THE ISLANDS…FIND OUT MORE ABOUT TOM AND SEE HIS BREATHTAKING PHOTOS HERE: http://www.tomservais.com/
WE EVEN LOVE THIS ISLAND SO MUCH, WE NAMED ONE OF OUR SUITS AFTER THIS MAGICAL PLACE:
THINGS WE LOVE | NOWNESS.COM
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE SITE NOWNESS.COM. OUR FRIEND SHELBY TURNED US ON TO IT MONTHS AGO AND WE JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF IT. TID BITS OF FASHION, LIFESTYLE, AND ALL ODDS AND ENDS ARE HIGHLIGHTED FOR A DIFFERENT AND ENTICING BLOG THAT WE LOVE. HEAD TO THIS BLOG EVERYDAY TO FIND SOMETHING NEW… THIS IS DEFINITELY A SITE THAT YOU ARE GOING TO WANT TO BOOKMARK.
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THEY EVEN DID A LITTLE STORY ON MY MAIN MAN… CHECK IT HERE:
http://www.nowness.com/day/2010/8/17/902/kelly-slater-cresting-the-wave
THINGS WE LOVE | NOW READ MORE HERE: http://www.nowness.com/
INSPIRATION: IL PELLICANO | TUSCAN PARADISE
TAKE US HERE NOW | DREAMING OF THIS ITALIAN PARADISE…
READ MORE AND SEE MORE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS HERE: http://www.nowness.com/day/2011/3/9/hotel-il-pelicano