surf safari

I'm off to Spain in a few weeks, Basque Country to be exact. Although life in Italy is blissful and the weather has been incredible I am missing the Australian surf beaches I love so much. First on my list is Zarauz, rumoured to be one of the best surf beaches of the region. Im so excited to explore this very unique part of Europe. So as I prepare my week long surfing safari here's some inspiration to get you in the mood.

16streets.com

1958

Havana Beach, Cuba. Gordon Parks 

yves

Yves Klein, Blue Sponge Relief, 1958

Yves Klein, Monochrome jaune sans titre (M 8), 1957

women

 sincerelymygypsysoul

calm

I had the pleasure of visiting the Bamford store in London early last month and it was a rejuvinating experience. A sense of calm came over me as I took in every element of the space. The most important feature for me, especially in a smaller space is the integration of light, both natural and artificial. The perfect balance achieved a sensation of warmth without distraction. There is a calmness in this store that is complimented by the heavenly body care range displayed throughout. Blends of rose, chamomile, rosemary and geranium are available as creams, oils, soaps, candles and they also carry a baby range. I couldn't help but feel cleansed, surrounded by the natural fabrics of cotton and cashmere, wood, stone and glass. I first found Bamford on net-a-porter and have lusted over their simple designs and neutral colour palette's. I'm always inspired by style in films, both for interiors and fashion, and Diane Keaton in Something's Gotta Give is a personal favourite. Her chic but simple wardrobe, her Hampton's holiday home, the film stuck in my mind as I explored the store. Nothing is overdone, from the design's to the displays. It's soft. Sexy but sensible. No overt labeling, modern trends are considered but designs are timeless and flatter women of all ages. I will definitely be adding Bamford to my regular must do list when in London town.

white

I am fascinated with white. All shades in all mediums. However, I cannot wear white. It feels wrong on me and it will never stay perfectly white. It is now spring in Europe and I am searching for inspiration, I cannot get past white. I was wondering through the Corso Como book section a while back and found encens. It was the white issue. I had never come across this magazine before but knew i had been missing out as this was no.28!! The publication was co-created in 2002 by Samuel Drira (Fashion Editor) and Sybille Walter (Art Director). This is no ordinary "magazine". It is an artwork to be adored and treasured for a lifetime. The exterior is solid raw cardboard encased in perfect white linen. The first and last 10 or so pages are blank crisp white paper (of which i will never leave a mark:) The pages that follow are textural from pure recycled off white to shiny and delicate. I can not stop touching every page. The text is printed in both french and english and the images are mesmerising. Even the minimal advertising inserts are a pleasure to look at. xx