Pipe Master- What a DREAM

"It seems a bit of an understatement to say "you should have been there" when referencing a Hawaiian vacation, but in this case, you really should have been there. "

"Pinch me please", was all I could think while sitting on the beach watching the most anticipated surf contest of the year- Pipe Masters. Now, since my BF Jeff Nisen wrote an unbelievable article (as always) about this prestigious contest, my blog will be through the words of Jeff...

"Pipe Masters is an overwhelming combination of a pristine tropical paradise, world class athletes, high energy competition, and no admission fee. It proves that the only experience better than lying on the beach in Hawaii, is doing so while watching the best surfers on the planet paddle into waves that are three to four times taller than themselves with two goals in mind. First, they must get to their feet, and then, get as deep inside the powerful curl as humanly possible. They must then force their way through a massive wall of water desperately hoping not to get trapped or worse, slamming onto a coral reef lurking just a few feet below the surface…a reef that has claimed the lives of unlucky challengers in the past."

Bruce Irons pre wipe out

we were live on VAN's webcast

"Arguably no surfer conquered the waves better than the nineteen-year old Jon Jon Florence. Having grown up just a stone's throw away from the legendary surf spot, his practice and dedication earned him two perfect tens early in the contest. The only person who could finally out-surf him was eleven time World Champion and six time Pipe Masters champion, Kelly Slater, who beat Jon Jon with two amazing rides during the last few minutes of their showdown."

the greatest surfer of our time- Kelly Slater

Congratulations to 34 year old Aussie Kieren Perrow for winning Pipe Masters, the most coveted surf contest in the world. 

"Do yourself a favor next year and find a way to see the Pipe Masters first hand, I guarantee you will not regret it." 

Sneak Peak into Billabong's Design for Humanity

Billabong's Design for Humanity...NYC meets LA

Last night the surfing community along with some A-list celebs (Jake Gyllenhaal & Ashlee Simpson) took over Paramount Studios for Billabongs 5th annul Design for Humanity fundraiser! This year's event was benefiting VH1's Save the Music, and there was music everywhere. It was a straight up a New York City block party in the heart of LA. 

Billabong created the perfect mini festival atmosphere, with a little blissful taste of Coachella. The streets were filled with live art, blasting music, head turning fashion, drinks, and the crowd favorite the Grilled Cheese Truck! The GC truck's line literally wrapped around the block, and for good reason. According to my boyfriend Jeff, the signature pulled pork grilled cheese was the the best thing he's had between 2 pieces of bread. And since I'm the gluten freak, I had to watch and drool over his grilled cheese mouthgasm...JEALOUS.

Now most importantly, lets chat about the fashion show. Not only where the girls drop dead gorgeous, but Mandy Robinson, the design director of Billabong, brought surf culture to a whole new level of sohpitication. From the green fishnet one piece to the white lace bell bottoms, the 70's were prominate throughout the show. The crowd favorite was Mandy's show stopping white lace crochet mini dress with cut outs inspired by Jane Birkin, who of course we all LOVE!

Following the fashion show Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zeros took the crowd by storm, and we had the best seats in the house! Yes we snuck up the building and watched from the roof!

Thank you Billabong for an unforgettable event. A great time was had by all!