Band of Outsiders
James Marsden looks good, like real good. And it’s all thanks to Band of Outsiders. If you haven’t heard of this label before, here’s…
Fashion
Camilla Franks
Camilla’s new collection ‘Woodstock’ was revealed to bloggers and media in an exclusive showing at her Beach House Store. Overlooking Bondi, the mood was…
Vintage Delivery Store, Gili Trawangan
The last thing we expected to stumble across on Gili Trawangan was a boutique vintage clothing store, but tucked away from the main drag…
RAFW – Day 5
When the last day of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week rolled around, I was exhausted. Thankfully Friday’s schedule was significantly quieter with swimwear designer Lisa…
RAFW – Day 4
All week I’ve been talking about how side boob is the new cleavage, and now here I go posting a busty frontal shot of…
RAFW – Day 3
What a day. Fernando Frisoni showed his collection against the magnificent backdrop of Sydney Harbour, Nacho Pop hit up almost every show and someone…
RAFW – Day 2
Start your stomach crunches now ladies, because crop tops are back and they’re back in a big way. However this season’s varieties are a…
RAFW – Day 1
With day one of Rosemount Australian Fashion Week already wrapped up, I think it’s safe to say that next summer here in Australia looks…
RAFW Spring/Summer 2011/2012
This Island Life has been invited to cover Australia’s most prestigious fashion event, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. Running from May 2-6, most of the…
Zimmermann Swim
You’ve got to love a label that releases a new swimwear collection every few months. Just as we’re heading into winter here in Australia,…
Kanye West at Coachella
I’m not here to talk about Kanye’s performance at Coachella 2011, I’m here to discuss more important issues like how he ROCKED THE SHIT…
Sass & Bide
If I had to choose one label to wear for the rest of my life it would be Sass & Bide. Take at look…
Trail Blazers by Mario Testino
I was sitting in the cigarette scented internet room at Loki Hostel in Cusco, recovering from a three-day trek to Machu Picchu that has left me too traumatised to attend spin class (only go downhill mountain biking in Peru if you have a death wish), when my stepdad emailed through this Mario Testino editorial featuring his homeland.
Del Playa Drive
With beach-front houses, bath tubs overflowing with beer, old-school cruiser bikes, late night skinny dips, spring breaks in Mexico and hot Californian surfer boys,…
We Are Handsome
I’ve got a problem with We Are Handsome. You see when most designers release a new collection it’s usually just a few pieces that…
The Summer Vibe Towel
After living out of a backpack for five weeks in hostel-style accommodation, I was in desperate need of some luxurious digs. Don’t get me…
Vintage Kate Moss
Editorials don’t get much hotter than this vintage castaway shoot featuring the fabulous Kate Moss, so I’m going to make this brief. Shot back…
Marc Jacobs Laptop Cases
If laptop cases were seasonal, these Marc by Marc Jacobs varieties would be straight out of his summer collection. Now I’m going to be…
11:11 O’Clock, Byron Bay
My mum was born on the 11th of November at around 11am, so I’ve grown up with the 11:11 phenomenon. Basically, she’s one of…
Toggs Swimming Shorts
My boyfriend is your typical guy who likes wearing nice clothes, but has no patience for shopping. So when a recent shopping trip in…
Pratten Eel Skin Travel Wallet
Whether it’s a cocktail with a mini umbrella on the plane, or an exotic duty free fragrance at the airport, everyone needs a little…