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Matuse
My preferred brand of wetsuit is Matuse, their attention to detail and quality surpasses all the other brands. I am a huge fan of the brand and in my home we only surf with Matuse suits. I am super happy and excited to see the women's line of spring suits, rashguards and vests. These new models bring function and style to a new level. Some of these models were design by Alexandra Cassiniti, who owns a great line of clothing and accessories. I bought one of her spring suit a couple of years ago since Matuse didn't have one back then. I am happy to see that my two favorite surf brands are getting together to create the most functional and feminine wetsuits in the industry. To view the entire collection, click here....
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Seea
This summer has been amazing and surfing has been super fun, I can't complain. The water has been perfectly warm most of the time and the waves the perfect size for me. I am a fan of spring suits and lately more and more companies are launching more feminine and sexier spring suits for women. I came across Seea while looking at women's wet suits online and I am really into them. I love the color blocking and the cut of these suits. These suits will stand out on the lineup at the beach and give you extra girl power on the waves. I am undecided but I am pretty sure one of these will be in my closet this fall. For more styles of Seea click here.
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FieldCandy Super Fun Tents
I hope your plans of 4th of July include fresh air, some outdoor activities and maybe even a fun night of camping. I found these tents and couldn't resist. How cool would it be to bring this super fun tent at your next camping trip or even camping party. I LOVE all their designs and these are just a few of my favorites, they have over 40 designs avaialable and I am sure there is something for everyone here.
These tents come from the Italian based company FieldCandy, their tents are printed and manufactured in the UK. Each tent includes an inner tent made out of breathable canvas, a printed waterproof outer tent made with Nylon and the full kit you need to put this tent up. The tent is made to be assembled in less than 5 minutes and it fits 2 people.
To learn more about these fun camping accessory and to check their designs click here.
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MS&Co. American crafted selvedge denim accessories.
Look at this fun and simple accessory line for those that are always thinking of the details. These are American made selveged denim sleeves for glasses, mp3 players, tablets or even your good old field notes notebook.
The company is called MS & Co and they are based in the beautiful Portland, Oregon. I think these sleeves look proper without being boring and they would make a great gift for the classic men in everyone's life. I am saving this website on my list of gift ideas for Christmas and Birthdays.
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Brookfarm General Store
Brookfarm General Store has always been a favorite of mine. They carry thoughtful home goods that will remind you of simpler times and their neutral colors make the perfect gift for any home. This charming shop is in Williamsburg, Brooklyn but you can always shop online and get a great variety of products from the comfort of your home. This is a great place to get a housewarming gift or for any other special occasion. I selected some of my favorite ones here, this light cotton scarf looks super cozy and is a great every day accessory. The linen trays are a great accent for a coffee table and it has an unexpected texture and color to it with the striped linen inlay. Finally I also added a beautiful leather dog collar, the richness of the leather and the simplicity of the construction caught my eye, I know this would be a great dog lover gift.
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Lauren Moffatt Swimwear
I am back in the blogosphere. I went to Japan to visit old friends and came back with even more friends and a fantastic new family. I will be posting pictures of the trip this month, stay tuned for the Japan journal.
In the meantime I wanted to share with you these new beautiful swimsuits from Lauren Moffatt which bring a touch of girly ruffles and a lot of color blocking. These are simple but a little flirty which to me is a good combination for a beach day this summer. I hope you are ready for this summer because I know I am, enjoy the heat and don't forget your sun block!
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Hats Wishlist
This spring season is going to be one of the biggest and most exciting times to find a new hat. Hats are coming back to everyday wear and hopefully they will stay for a while. I am looking forward to my Spring trip to Japan and I have a great feeling I will find a really fun and unique hat there. My last trip to Tokyo was an awakening trip, Japanese fashion is far ahead of everyone else and they have adapted hats to their wardrobe as an everyday item. I found these hats online this week in a Japanese website called CA4LA and it only got me more excited about my trip if you have a hat shop recommendation please let me know!
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Mata Hari Bag by Putucos Giveaway
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Salt Surf Boards in NYC
I love the concept behind Salt Surf shop in New York City. People in the city of New York always forget they live so close to the ocean and the fun surf. This shop reminds people that it's okay to surf more and work less. The shop offers, beautifully crafted surfboards shaped by Mauricio Avila, bags, t-shirts and hand painted, hand cut and one of a kind DL skateboards from Williamsburg, NY. If you are in the area or want to check their online shop click here and enjoy!
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Activist Eyewear
When I find a good gift idea I always like to post it in this blog. It's not always easy for find interesting gifts so here is something I found this week that can be very classy for men or a great accessory for women. It is a bowtie and handkerchief set from Activist Eyewear in collaboration with emerging bowtie label Alfred Julius. The bowtie is made of genuine ripstop nylon and the handkerchief is made with microfiber so it's perfect when you need to clean your glasses. What I like most about it is the green and orange color combination. For more details on Activist Eyewear, their eyewear collection and more, click here.
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BHLDN
http://www.bhldn.com/
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A.P.C Fall Collection
A.P.C is the perfect example of classic style and timeless styling. A.P.C is a french label that designs men's and women's clothing, footwear and accessories. Their Fall 2011 line caught my eye today because of their beautiful and unexpected bright colors, the website is now organized by color which I think makes for a much better and more fun way to experience the full line. This is just a small snapshot of their line and if you want to see more click here. I should also let you know they are having a huge sale right now so check them out if you are looking for a new classic piece for your wardrobe.
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Poler
Poler is a company I came across at the Agenda Trade show in Long Beach, CA this past week. They make camping trips fun. My favorite is their multi-functional sleeping bag that does a lot more than just that. The Napsack has sleeve holes, a hoodie and an optional opening for the legs in case you want to wonder around but you are not quite ready to be out of it yet. They also have a super compact and easy to set up tent called The Two Man Tent and last but not least they offer a variety of bags made with a heavy duty nylon meant to take you around the world and back. Go Camping! and get some new gear for it, convenience and function is an extra bonus when you are visiting mother nature. Visit Poler here.
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Will Leather
How beautiful are these weekend bags! they are perfectly unisex and very practical for those unexpected weekend trips. These are made with a combination of hand woven, vegetable dyed Oaxacan wool rub and rich distressed leather. Hand weaving was first introduced by the Spanish to the Navajo Indians thousand of years ago. These are from Will Leather and their collection includes the use of found materials and vintage items ready to be reused by those looking for an accessory with a story to tell. For more of Will Leather click here.
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The Mopha Tool Roll
The season of gifting is just around the corner and I know this is the perfect gift for a lot of my biking friends and I'm sure you know somebody who would really like this. The Mopha tool roll is handmade with waxed canvas and a leather strap that can be attached under the bicycle seat or dropped in the bottle cage. If you want more info about this handy tool roll click here.
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Ary’s folk striped plate by Asta Barrington
These beautiful and festive trays were design by Asta Barrington for Ary. Asta has designed fabrics for Mathew Williamson as well as Marni, she also has developed her own line of embroidered scarves which you can see here. These printed birchwood trays display her design on home accessory pieces for the first time. The kaleidoscopic inspired design and the combination of vibrant colors make this a great addition to anyone's kitchen. This may be a great gift for the hostess in your circle of friends? if you are interested and want more details click here.
