Tropical playsuit by Pfeiffer the Label
With its tropical print and super luxe, lightweight fabric, I had this playsuit on high rotation in Vietnam. Made by Pfeiffer the Label– a…
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Halong Bay wearing bikinis and kimonos
After spending a week in the steamy city of Hanoi, I was more than ready to hit the coast for some bikini time. For…
Tai Chi in Vietnam in a dress hand-woven in East Timor
At the crack of dawn one overcast morning in Halong Bay, I did my very first Tai Chi class on the deck of our…
The controversial FallenBrokenStreet hat
When I bought this FallenBrokenStreet hat for my trip to Vietnam, I didn’t realise it was almost the exact same style that the Vietnamese…
Denim overalls by Friend of Mine
My long search for the perfect denim overalls has finally come to an end – introducing the Susie Blue Overalls by Aussie label Friend…
The 2016 Miss Reef Calendar has arrived
Shot in the crystal clear waters and lush tropical jungles of Costa Allegre in Mexico, the 2016 Miss Reef Calendar takes a nomadic approach….
New season swimwear by Sunseeker
I first spotted this black and white balconette bikini in an ad on the back of a bus and knew it had to be…
Getting matchy-matchy wearing Friend of Mine
At first glance, this luxurious Japanese cotton tartan ensemble by Friend of Mine looks like an all-in-one playsuit. But look a little closer…
Pool life in Singapore wearing OBLYK Sunglasses
I was halfway between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur when I discovered my new favourite sunglasses. I was cruising across the Indian Ocean on a…
Gold pineapple Alice McCall jumpsuit
If you follow us on Instagram, you may of noticed that last month we cruised from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and back with Royal…
Lace duster by Spell & The Gypsy Collective
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in a location, is to embrace the local fashion. So with Spell & The Gypsy Collective…
Our top 15 bikini destinations
Take a look at the world’s best summer destinations where the sun is hot, the water is warm and swimwear teeny tiny. 1.Vava’u, Tonga…
Mikoh island tees
We can’t get enough of these classic white island greeting tees from Mikoh. Throw one on over a bikini and pair it with your trusty denim cut-off shorts…
Krystle Knight Jewellery
Since stumbling across Krystle Knight’s beautiful handcrafted jewellery on Instagram last year, I’ve become one of her biggest fans. Her jewellery designs use the…
Island boho by Spell and the Gypsy Collective
One of my favourite labels at the moment is Spell and the Gypsy Collective – a Byron Bay-based label that’s doing bohemian-beach-luxe better than anyone….
FIRST BASE X THIS ISLAND LIFE
The sports luxe trend is still dominating the fashion scene, but there seems to be a bit of confusion. Sports luxe isn’t about wearing…
SUMMER ESSENTIALS: Tangelo
New summer goodies: All beach everything. Seafolly ‘Block Party’ triangle bikini top and Brazilian bottoms in tangelo, Seafolly UV Indicator Wristband, My Red Lippy ‘Panama Hat’…
BIKINI LOVE: The ultimate string bikini by Watson X Watson
While I usually pack a bikini for everyday I’m away, Fiji was a bit different. We were shooting a destinational video for Fiji Airways…
On island time in Fiji with Nixon
Sponsored by Nixon. As I sit here typing, I’m wearing four rings on each finger, two necklaces, three bracelets on one wrist, two on the…
SEAFOLLY’S AWESOME NEW VIDEO COLLAB WITH PANAMA
One of our favourite Aussie swimwear labels Seafolly have teamed up with Sydney-based electronic band Panama to create an epic summer video to launch…
Fresh threads from First Base
After perusing the ridiculously cool lookbook from Ámes Collective and loving every single outfit Tess had paired with her sick range of Soul Decks, I…