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…
Around the World in 80 Ways
For anyone travelling with young kids, the thought of a plane trip – particularly an international one – can induce heart palpitations. The very…
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…
Gilinta, Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan has long been a party island destination for backpackers and young travellers alike. There are no police on the island, so Gili…
Hengki Koentjoro
Ironically, I bought this Hengki Koentjoro piece before I went to Indonesia, but I’ll tell ya the $90 FedEx bill was well worth it….
Villa Devatas, Bali
My friend had been talking about the full moon party on Gili Trawangan for the last five months, but within 30 minutes of arriving…
Balian Beach – Bali’s best kept secret
If you’re into beaches with blinding white sand and clear aqua water, then Balian is probably not your thing. But if you like consistently…
The Bali Trip
After a cold snap in Sydney in this week, an exhausting five days of fashion last week and no work booked in next week,…
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…
Búzios, Brazil
It was 1964 and Brigitte Bardot was at the height of her fame when images of her bikini-bod frolicking in Búzios circled the globe…
Casa Dos Estrellas, Mexico
On the 25th of June this year I will be turning 30; shocking I know. You may all be thinking how awesome it must…
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,…