As promised, here’s the last chapter of my video diaries… what an amazing journey… I hope you enjoy the video as much as I enjoyed this little summer adventure!
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Two girls, four suitcases and Europe to conquer…
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Let me be honest.. I love the quiet serene lifestyle.. close to the coast in the woods and silence surrounding.. well.. in small doses! Deep down I am a city girl, I love being out with tons of people surrounding me, a buzz.. an excitement and glamour around each corner. So after a few days in Hossegor, I was elated to drive off to Biarritz! It is the coast.. natural surroundings.. and tons of GLAMOUR!!
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The city became a luxurious spot when Empress Eugenie (Napoleon III’s wife) built a little home (castle) on the beach. Ahh.. the Empress.. I felt like an Empress walking the cobblestone streets, taking in the sights and of course.. showing off the Quiksilver Womens collection.
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Check out Laurel Dailey’s photo diary while I pranced around as Empress Beth!
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Wearing QSW Complications Striped Top
Wearing QSW Juxtapose Skirt and Half Past Twelve Top
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hey hey everybody hope you are all having a lovely september….. I though I’d say hello and share some memories as the Quiksilver Campervan Tour has just ended...and what a journey it has been .
eating smash , beans and sausages nearly every night….playing monopoly for the first time and realizing what a dark game it was .( never playing a game of monopoly with dario)
and just laughing 98% of the time( the other 3 percent was taken up with eating smash beans and sausages)
but yeah life in the van was a massive experience…
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hardly ever felt like i wanted to go home….infact i dont think i ever did….all i remember was one of my mates from home sent me a txt and said something to me about drinking it all in and juts enjoy myself…and alot of people had said that to me…and it didnt really sink in until i read that txt…and i think thats what made me not miss home..cos i knew this was gonna be a trip i will remember for the rest if my life…..but the only thing i did miss…was regular…healthy food…like veg n stuff
.there was a point in the trip where i was sat in the van with lottie….watching gossip girl…waiting for the AA and eating ful fat philledelphia with doritos……thats when i realized….charlotte…you may be obease when u leave this tour…..but to be fair….it tasted suprizingly amazing.
but yeah wont be doing that again
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the whole trip wouldnt have been what it was…withought the van….Uma
we all had a love hate realtionship with that van….with me it was more of a love love relationship..cos my face was on the side of it…hahahaha only joking /half joking
but yeah…even tho the bed in the van was the most uncofortable thing ive ever led on …and even tho i thought my life was at risk everytime we drove…..and even tho…..she broke down at 2 oclock in the morning on the motar way and we didnt get home till 5 in the morning…….i still miss uma.
was so funny how much attention she got…and she made everybody smile who ever drove past ….im 100% sure….she was the most beautifully designed camper ……in the world???yeah in the world….she was beautiful….and not just cos my face was on it……. 
I fell in love with this little fan wearing my Tee...
the gigs we did…where very fun….sold lots of cds and even sold the t-shirts that me and the quiksilver team designed….felt so amazing seeing people wear them.
think my favorite gig out of them all was….i actually have 2 favorites …one was at a venue called the wig and pen….and the other one was at a venue called the taphouse……a gig i will never…ever forget.
if i was to describe the tour in one word….it would……unforgettable
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thankyou to all involved….especially o’connor campers for letting us have uma for a month…you are such lovely people a i will be spreading the word about your wicked company.
Quiksilver….i cant thank you enough…your support to me is so crazy and im so lucky to have you guys….you mean the world to me….and you did such a wicked job with the art work and t-shirts and jewellery ……..BIG LOVE TO YOU!!
And last but by no means least….a massive thankyou to lottie dario and jorgen
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lottie….you did so well driving that van…cant believe you drove two cars…in one day……..xoxo gossip girl
dario…i hated u during monopoly…..you will never get my mayfair…..but i loved you so much in tourten
jorgen-sorry for what happend in snap….i love you!
MOST AMAZING TRIP EVER……BIG LOVE
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Charlotte xoxo gossip girl
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PS: Tomorrow i will be sharing with you the last chapter of our video diaries… I hope you like it!
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Lightweight. Vintage appeal. Cropped fit. Big front pocket. We love everything about The Gig cropped top. Go Start your own adventure!
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What else can be said about the Maritime Slim Straight Jean other than AMAZING! This washed and worn look is complimented by “just enough” deconstructing. Gives off the appearance you’ve been in love with these jeans for years (which we’re sure you will be).
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The upcoming season has us captivated by low-slung boots! They are the perfect compliment to any in piece in our fall collection. Whether you pick up a smooth, modish style or a pair with buckles and laces, they are sure to add a sense of tomboy chic to your outfit.
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Try to thrift for a pair, not only will they be broken in but it’s a good way to green up your collection. If you don’t stumble upon that perfect low-slung boot check out the styles that we like!
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* Aldo Mathai
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* Ecote Studded Leather Moto Boot
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* Deena and Ozzy Foldover Boot
A few months ago we introduced you to Caroline and Quitterie, two young entrepeneurs who are the heart and soul of L’atelier des Dames. Based in the South West of France, L’Atelier des Dames is the first costume jewellery brand with an eco-label certification who works in partnership with Brazilian women to produce the most amazing jewelery out of recycled fish scales - yes, fish scales!
They have just launched their Fall Winter collection and we are in love with just about every single piece this season!
Luckily, they also love us, so they’re giving us a 30% discount to all quiksilver women fans… Just go to their website and type your promotion code: “Quiksilver”.
Enjoy!
Photo: Aurélie Platel
Following her ‘first of its kind’ Quiksilver Women: Through the glass tour of the UK and Ireland Quiksilver Women Ambassador Ellie Lawson has released 2 Albums exclusively on her website to showcase her unique 2 month summer tour of Quiksilver shops.
‘Live in Covent garden’ is a collection of soul searching and socially conscious songs from both her albums ‘The Philosophy Tree’ and ‘Lost songs’ played live with her talented acoustic band in the Quiksilver Covent Garden store windows on the final date of her acoustic tour.
Alongside ‘Live in Covent Garden’ is the EP ‘Acoustic exclusives’ with recordings from live stripped down performances at the Gibson studios and other locations. This includes 2 new songs and a cover of Muse’s ‘Undisclosed Desires’
Both albums are available to buy now exclusively at http://www.ellielawson.com for the special discounted price of £4.99 for the two *when bought together*.
The first 50 people to purchase the new acoustic albums, (sample tracks at ellielawson.com/music ) will be put into a draw to win Autumn/ Winter Quiksilver Women Clothes! 3 winners will be chosen at the end of October 2010 and announced at ellielawson.com
Ellie xx
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere the leaves are turning brown, the nights are closing in and there’s a definite chill in the air, however, with a few raindrops aside, I have to say, I do love autumn. It’s not just an exciting time of year because Quiksilver Women’s Fall/Winter collection hits the shops, but also because there’s so much amazing stuff out there to see and do, so here are my top three reasons to get excited about the change in seasons.
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First up, it’s time to be picky. Plums, apples, mushrooms, chestnuts and blackberries (not the phone) are some of the delicious, wild and free delights that are ripe for picking at this time of year. This is not only a fun approach to eating in season; it’s also the perfect way to cut down on your food miles too, meaning it’s a tasty way to help the environment. Last week I foraged for some cherry plums and made an amazing cherry plum pie that would make Quiksilver Women Ambassador and Chef Tevau proud and this week it’s apple crumble time.
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Additionally, whilst I’m always sad to watch as the swifts and swallows desert us at the start of autumn to once again fly back to Africa for the winter, this year however the birds are here to stay, albeit in the form of prints that is. Yip, bird prints are big this autumn/winter, whether that’s in the form of a swallow print tea dress or a screen printed t-shirt I’m definitely going to be pairing something avian with the latest from Quiksilver Women’s over the next couple of months.
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What’s more I adore the colours of autumn too; from rusty orange through to deep purple I can’t wait to change not only my wardrobe but also my make-up to suit the seasons. My friend Holly has just sent me the recipe for a homemade cheek and lip stain made from yet another seasonal veg, beetroot, that’s right, beetroot! Not the pickled stuff in a jar that your granny used to give you as a kid, but the fresh kind, straight from your garden or the allotment down the road. It’s super simple to make, it works a treat and will save you a packet if you normally invest in the famous branded stuff.
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So if you’re the kind of person who likes to cling on to the last rays of summer sun until their fingers turn blue, I hope I’ve convinced you that autumn’s not all doom and gloom? Make the most of it before the snow comes!
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Holly’s beetroot and glycerine cheek and lip tint (originally from The Ultimate Natural Beauty Book by Josephine Fairly)
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- 45g raw beetroot, grated
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- 3 tablespoons vegetable glycerin
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Method: Put the beetroot and glycerine in a heat-proof bowl over a pan of boiling water for 15 minutes. Cool, then strain into a sealable container. Shake before use, then apply a dab to your cheeks and lips for the perfect autumn glow.
