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Alma Luna is a young Parisian based blogger. She’s got that classical beauty that is rare to find and a sense of style that is effortless yet so chic… Watch this video to find out more about her inspirations, her passions and what makes up this enchanting girl…
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Shop Alma’s Look: Bombshell dress; still have to wait for the Gipsy Tour bustier denim dress, available in Stores 25th March!
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Kelly Slater & Stephnaie Gilmore © ASP/Kirstin
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The ASP World Surfing Awards were staged at a gala black tie dinner at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre last night in honor of the 2010 ASP World Champions. Surfing’s “night of nights” saw ten time world champion Kelly Slater , four time world champion and Quiksilver women’s brand ambasador Stephanie Gilmore and the late Andy Irons celebrated in an emotional evening in front of the world’s best surfers and surfing industry identities. Slater , accepted his history -making and unprecedented tenth ASP World Title to a standing ovation. The 39 year-old dedicated his win to his greatest surfing rival ever, three time world champion Andy Irons, who tragically passed away suddenly last year. Slater said Irons death had affected him both personally and professionally. Slater also thanked his family and long-term girlfriend Kalani Miller who attended the event alongside him.
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Gilmore made her own history, collecting a fourth consecutive ASP Women’s World Title. The 23 year-old dedicated her win to the much-missed Kuaian surfer Andy Irons as well.
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Slater and Gilmore along with the world’s best surfers will begin their 2011 campaigns this weekend at the opening events on the 2011 ASP World Title Tours – the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro’s presented by Land Rover.
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Awards Recipients
2010 ASP World Champion: Kelly Slater (USA)
2010 ASP Women’s World Champion: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2010 ASP World Tour Runner-Up:Jordy Smith (ZAF)
2010 ASP Women’s World Tour Runner-Up:Sally Fitzgibbons (AUS)
2010 ASP World Tour Rookie of the Year: Owen Wright (AUS)
2010 ASP Women’s World Tour Rookie of the Year:Carissa Moore (HAW
2010 ASP World Tour ‘Breakthrough Performer’: Alejo Muniz (BRZ)
2010 ASP Women’s World Tour ‘Breakthrough Performer’: Carissa Moore (HAW)
2010 ASP World Longboard Champion:Duane DeSoto (HAW)
2010 ASP Women’s World Longboard Champion:Cori Schumacher (HAW)
2010 ASP World Junior Champion:Jack Freestone (AUS)
2010 ASP Women’s World Junior Champion:Alizee Arnaud (FRA)
Peter Whittaker Award: Carissa Moore (Haw)
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More about the ASP WORLD SURFERS AWARDS from McKinnon Media Productions on Vimeo.
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Meet the women behind Parisian based blogs Mademoiselle a Paris and 360 Fashion.
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Shop this look: Undreground tank, two moons bandeau
After a few days by the sea, Beth returns to Paris. In Webisode 8 she prances around with Parisian model Elodie Bonis… Get an insight into what living in the city of love is like! Walks through cobblestone streets, shopping amongst the tres chic, nibbles on crepes and traffic jams included!
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Shop Elodie’s look: Bombshell dress now on sale!
Shop Beth’s look: Outside line dress now on sale!
“Ohhhh, I love the ocean and all those pretty, pretty things,” sing the opening lyrics of Josh Rouse’s song Lemon Tree, which accompanies the QSW Spring 2011 video.
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These words are an instant hook for someone like me who grew up by the coast, and I’m really excited that QSW is making a return to the sea after a couple of seasons in the city. In addition, since I dabble in surfing when I get the change I’m also pleased to welcome world champion surfer Steph Gilmore into the fold of fellow brand ambassadors.
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But behind the waves there are woes. The ocean is in deep trouble and we all share the blame. From oil spills to over fishing, sea level rise, ocean acidification and plastic pollution nearly everything we do on land creates a demand that impacts on the sea, whether that be through consumption of natural resources or waste disposal.
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As humans we tend to have an ‘out of site, out of mind’ mentality, but fortunately there are people, publications and organisations out there who are bringing our attention to ocean issues through creative campaigns involving film, art, music and drama.
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One powerful example of this is Water, a recent theatre production showing at Kilburn’s Tricycle Theatre in London, which addresses the way in which climate change is affecting the ocean, presenting many challenges for mankind both now and in the future. As one of the characters in the play relays to the audience: “How successful we are in our reaction to these challenges may rely on our ability to be like water… to reach beyond ourselves and bond with those around us. But are we capable of doing so? Or are we destined to be increasingly solitary, alone and un-bonded? Constantly pushing further and further as individuals, placing the planet on which we live under intense pressure. Leaving us unable to connect both with each other and the world we live in.”
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For me this statement holds true, not just for the way in which we tackle climate change and other issues affecting our seas, but I also believe it’s the approach we should be using to overcome every challenge facing society today.
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This year the population of our planet is set to hit the 7 Billion mark, but instead of seeing this as another test for mankind and this finite planet we live on, let’s embrace that number, build cohesion with those around us and adhere to the planet we live on.
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by Ruth Carruthers
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Here’s a new chapter of Beth’s European adventure, where she visits the surf town of Biarritz, located in the south west of France. The city became a luxurious spot when Empress Eugenie (Napoleon III’s wife) built a little home (castle) on the beach. Ahh.. the Empress.. Take a walk in the beautiful cobblestone streets of this magical seaside city…
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Shop Beth’s look: Complications striped tee, juxtapose skirt and Rock Royalty top.
I’m feeling the approach of spring and with that the need to wear easy clothes with little or no fuss.
I love the idea of wearing the relaxed Sandblaster pants with the boyfriend-style Black Hearts top – it’s the perfect combination of boyfriend-preppy-chic.
Finishing off the look, I am in the mood for white lace-up shoes and a colorful statement necklace.
