i received an email this week from bay area photographer ryan tatar, and his gorgeous images of surf culture inspired me to do a little round-up of mid-century, vintage modern meets surf style. i always feel like the two go hand in hand, the aesthetic of both cultures colliding seems a natural one to me. this was fun — thanks so much for sharing your work, ryan. you... 
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one friend is off to bali. another is off to costa rica for surfing lessons. damn, why why why, can’t the beaches in san francisco be sunny and warm? we have a lot to be grateful for up here in the north, it’s true. but a wee bit of warmth in the summer isn’t too much to ask, is it? i spy surf style today, and fantasizing about fun in the sun. the design... 
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i grew up in the san fernando valley, just over the hills from malibu. i spent many more days ditching school than i probably should share, loading up my mum’s country squire station wagon with boys, boards and beach towels. so when i saw chris brown’s latest blog, i instantly fell in love. chris is the editor/writer of refuled magazine, and his new site choka,... 
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Maybe it’s my So Cal roots, growing up near the beach and ditching school whenever possible to get to the beach and bask in the sun, but I’ve always had a weakness for surfers. Call it my downfall, I’m sure my parents would! So, when photographer Robert Reader from Cornwall, England send me a link to the latest work in his isofoto etsy shop, I got pretty... 
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Awhile back last summer, I posted about the carefree style that one might call surfer chic…very bohemian modern, sleek and super casual. I though I’d do a remix on that post, one featuring hues of soft seafoam and aqua blues, green, and yellow – the color of fun in the sun. Here’s a peek at what I would call surfer chic. Hopefully with the sunnier weather... 
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