Nollie: Style

January 7, 2010 9:00 AM

Handmade Heroines: knit yourself a new year owl jumper

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The second in the Handmade Heroines series on Nollie (or should that be Thrifty Thursdays?) is the work of Edinburgh based writer, academic, knitter and designer Kate Davies. Based in Edinburgh, Kate produces vintage style woolen works inspired by her day job, which are then tested for their winter warming by hiking and camping the snowy peaks near her home.

As well as selling patterns for hats, dresses, scarves and more on her blog Needled, she kindly posted this super cute owl jumper pattern online in January 2009. And, with one of my new year resolutions being to learn to knit, it's an ideal - if challenging - debut project, perfect for pulling on post a surf or snow session.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Style
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December 28, 2009 10:00 AM

latest issue of Foam magazine's digital edition online for free

Better late than never, but the latest issue of the gorgeous Californian based mag Foam (Fashion, Ocean, Art, Music) is online now in a whole new and improved digital edition - for free!

On the cover of the December / January issue is feisty 90210 star Jessica Stroup, while inside is a snowboarder's guide to the women to watch at the Olympic Games in Vancouver - with Gretchen Bleiler and Ellery Hollingsworth given a makeover especially for the shoot.

There's also some deliciously dark winter fashion shoots, hand picked hot new bands for 2010 and loads more surf, style and ocean news, tips and advice.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Music, Snowboarding, Style, Surfing
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Music Club: singer / songwriter folk pop prodigy Laura Marlin

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2009 may have been the year that female musicians dominated Britain's musical landscape, but 2010 is already ear marked to belong to 19 year old prodigy Laura Marling.

Creating beautiful folk pop, but laced with a realism edge of depression and unrequited modern love, the Hampshire born singer songwriter released her first four song EP at just 17 - My Manic and I (2007) - after support slots with Jamie T, who asked her on the tour after witnessing her second ever gig. Since then the wise beyond her ears folk star has, released a second EP, London Town, plus her first album Alas I Cannot Swim in 2008, which was nominated for a Mercury Music Prize, along with a string of singles - all accompanied by strings and piano.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Music, Style
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December 24, 2009 10:31 AM

Spring 2010 preview: Billabong dresses out now

It's not even Christmas yet, but our uber keen US cousins are already scouting for their spring outfits - with the likes of Billabong already having their 2010 collections for sale online. In a sneak preview, here's a selection of the new season dresses from the Aussie born brand - which cover three themes: Road Less Travelled, Here Comes The Sun and Designer's Closet. As the first name suggest there's a big boho and travel influence on Billabong's summer wear once more, while the second has added abstract and animal prints for some modernity, with a nature inspired palette.

The final line is all 80s influenced trends, and paying homage to vintage style - from tees to tights and studded denim. Look out for previews of their tops, bottoms, swimwear and more on Nollie very soon, but first check out their dresses in detail after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Style
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December 12, 2009 8:49 PM

Surf legend & photographer Dane Petersen launches website

Malibu surf legend turned incredible surf photographer, Dane Peterson has finally launched his new website - simple and crammed with beautiful images of incredibly talented wave riders.

Now living in Australia and married to Belinda Baggs, Dane has submitted photographs to almost every surf magazine across the globe - including many covers for the stunning Surfer's Journal, plus Beach Brother, Foam, Drift, Surfer, Surfing, The Surfer's Path and more.

See more of his stunning images after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Photography, Style, Surfing
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December 11, 2009 3:43 PM

Handmade Heroines: Etsy's YesJess gloves, hats & scarves

Handmade Heroes is going to be a new regular feature on Nollie, starting with our first Etsy find the one-woman cottage industry that is YesJess: a 22-year old Brooklyn based architect by day - maker of gorgeous, snug hats, beanies, gloves, mittens, scarves and headbands by night.

Check out details after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Style
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