Why we’re not going to the Maldives
The Maldives is an island paradise for tourists, but it’s not the case for women living there. A 15-year-old girl who was raped has been sentenced to 100 whip lashings in public for ‘sex outside marriage’. We need to put global pressure on the Maldives government to change these laws by hitting them where it ...
The best beach in Australia
Just when the weather started to get cold in Sydney, we headed north to the spectacular Whitsundays as guests of Tourism Queensland and discovered Whitehaven Beach – a picture perfect paradise that’s been voted the number one beach in Australia and the third best in the world. Located on Whitsunday Island, Whitehaven Beach is hands down ...
Chasing summer to the Whitsundays
With summer officially over in Sydney, I was thrilled to be invited to the Whitsundays for a long weekend as a guest of Tourism Queensland. Having never been further north than Brisbane, I couldn’t wait to experience what Far North Queensland had to offer. Since starting This Island Life, I’ve travelled the world in search ...
Ksubi online flash sale – this weekend only!
Ksubi are having an online flash sale and these leopard print cut-offs are only 30 bucks! Forget paying 200 bucks a pop – Ksubi are clearing last summer’s stock and have heaps of denim shorts in different cuts and colours for between 30-50 bucks including my favourite ‘Alberceque’ style. I picked up three pairs at their ...
How to get polished beach waves
Sponsored by Schwarzkopf Australia. Messy beach waves look amazing with a pair of cut-off Ksubi’s, but they’re not always suitable for every occasion or every outfit. I’ve got a few weddings coming up, so I’ve been looking for a style that’s polished enough to pair with a cocktail dress while still staying true to my ...
Pip Edwards’ top 15 summer looks on Instagram
If there’s one Bondi local that knows how to rock a killer summer look, it’s super stylist Pip Edwards. With her sun-kissed balayage, year-round tan and effortless style, she’s the poster girl for fashiony beach style. What we love about Pip is that she’s just at home in a pair of hi-tops on a BMX as she ...
Raining dolla dolla bills in NYC yo!
On a hot summers night in New York last year, we were initiated into a world we’d only ever seen in music videos. We were at W.i.P (Work in Progress) – a club in SoHo that had recently become the scene of a pretty serious brawl over Rihanna after Drake and his posse had a waitress hand ...
Poolside lounging gets luxurious
If I could wear only one outfit for the rest of my life, it would be a silk robe and bikini. Perfect for lounging by the pool, nothing feels more luxurious than the touch of soft silk on bare skin. But we’re not talking about just any silk – we’re talking about Langdon LTD (luxury, ...
Secret surfing escapes of the Pacific Ocean
Ditching our local frigid waters and heading to warm tropical islands is what we’re all about. Sure the surf at home is pumping in winter, but I’ll take tropical waves and boardies over a wetsuit any day. If the usual suspects like Bali and Fiji are driving you nuts with crowds, here are some options ...
The hottest swimwear on the planet
This is one of the hottest swimwear shoots we have ever seen, so if your boss isn’t cool with tits and ass being splashed across your screen, you’re going to want to save this one for after hours. Palm tree nipple covers, see-through mesh, bottoms hiked up where the sun don’t shine – LA-based swimwear ...
The top 10 summer trends from MBFWA
The best thing about attending Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is getting a sneak peek at what we’ll all be wearing next summer. So to help get you excited about warm weather fashion, we’ve curated our top 10 trends for spring summer 2013/2014 here in Australia. 1. Cobalt Blue This electric shade of blue was on ...
Meet Mr Puffer
I love, love, love silk scarves and some of my favourites are by Sydney-based label Bay & Fyfe. In their third collaboration with artist Daimon Downey, the label have added three new prints to their ‘Pastel Zoo Collection’ and boy do they make a statement. The new prints include the flamingo, the snake and my ...
Summer in the Whitsundays!
This week, we’re following the summer to the Whitsundays in Far North Queensland YAY! We’ll be heading to paradise with the other Remarkables and our wonderful agents as guests of Tourism Queensland for a conference, sunshine and blogging fun. We can’t wait to share this beautiful part of Australia with you. Follow our tropical bikini ...
It’s not a pool party until the Giant Swan arrives
There aren’t many things that take my breath away, but this Giant Swan pool toy is one of them. If ever there was an icon for a luxurious summer, the Giant Swan is it. More majestic than any other pool toy on the market, this chic monochromatic accessory covers the black and white swim trend ...
My Greek Island Home
On the other side of the world, there’s another Australian living an island life. In search of creative inspiration, photographer Claire Lloyd relocated to the Greek island of Lesvos and hasn’t looked back. Late last year she published her new book My Greek Island Home – a beautiful collection of photography and words that takes us ...
Bikinis of the Month: Tigerlily and Shakuhachi
I bought these high-waisted bikini bottoms by Shakuhachi on a whim – I usually go for the skimpiest bottoms possible (I blame it on my time travelling through South America), but there was something about these that I just had to have. Steel grey with two stripes of black mesh, they are super chic and perfect to ...
MBFWA: Day Five
The last day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) was far less hectic than the beginning of the week, with the New Generation show being the main drawcard for us. With seven up-and-coming designers showcasing their collections, we were excited to see what this new crop of fashion designers had in store. While all of the collections ...
MBFWA: Day Four
There’s a reason why fashion folk wear sunglasses inside and on day four it became abundantly clear. After three nights of blogging into the wee hours of the morning, I had no choice but to work the wanker look I’ve always mocked. Luckily, there was a bunch of great shows on the schedule to keep ...
MBFWA: Day Three
We kicked day three off with Alice McCall, where the designer showcased one of her best collections to date. With an ocean theme it was the perfect prelude to We Are Handsome’s fun and playful collection of bikinis and boardies. There must have been something in the water, because they weren’t the only ones channeling ...
MBFWA: Day Two
With Ginger & Smart on in the morning and Maticevski in the afternoon, the A-listers were out in force today. The rain put a damper on our street style shots, but the beautiful fashion on the runway made up for it. Our photographer Lizi was back in the photograher pit, battling it out with some ...
Island dreams can come true
This Island Life may have begun as a hobby, but it has now become an absorbing passion, fulfilling my dream to follow the summer to every exotic corner on earth and sharing my discoveries. I am thrilled to announce that today This Island Life is joining The Remarkables Group – a blogger talent agency that manages ...
