Rapping with Goldfish Kiss.

In the last several months since I've started my line and my blog I've had the opportunity to meet some seriously sweet people, and this chick is one of them! I've admired her blog from afar and was stoked to get the skinny on the story behind Goldfish Kiss from Ms. Goldfish Kiss herself, Rebekah Steen. (Seen above wearing a Mint "Paradise Tee" BTW!!) 

You moved from Colorado to Hawaii- quite the change! You seem to fit in in Hawaii quite well! What are your favorite things about living there? 
So..I grew up in Colorado, but have lived in Iowa, Minneapolis, France, Arizona and Los Angeles, so I guess I adapt to new places well. Hopefully we will be here for a while, because so far it's been an amazing fit. I really love the simplicity and quality of life in Hawaii. You can go to the beach any day and see families Bbq'ing, people going on walks, just hanging out and enjoying nature. Plus there's always something to do outside...especially in the water. I feel really spoiled..and blessed.

What inspired you to start your blog, Goldfish Kiss?
I am an Art Director/Graphic Designer and had a little blog on my portfolio site that I kept doing just for kicks. Then I realized all I was writing about was swimwear, travel, and fitness tips, so one night at a coffee shop in Diamond head, I swapped over a few of those posts to my new blog...and Goldfish Kiss began.

You Miss, are quite the bikini expert- what do you look for in a suit?
Oh, gosh I don't think I'm and expert, that's definitely the designers! I guess you could call it the three F's: Fit, function and flattering. I see if I'm comfortable and can I be active in it...and does my butt look cute :) 

What are your favorite swimsuit trend of the moment?
For trends, gosh...the thing I'm loving is how cute "Sporty suits are" The racer back is being replaced by skinnier t-back tops, and stay put bottoms are a bit cheekier. It's like the hot tomboy bikini trend, I guess. And I really, really like how cute and cool one pieces are becoming. Yeowza!

How do you stay in swimsuit shape all year round?!

I think the key is to not think about "bikini season" or worrying about how you look in a bikini. A while ago I stopped obsessing about my weight and how my body looked, and worried more about how healthy I was...then things started falling into place. But, I do LOVE lifting weights, and lifting HEAVY. It's definitely my favorite way to workout. I'm a bit of a meathead. Plus I love running: sprints, intervals, or a run on the beach. Surfing helps too :)

Your beach going must haves?

Are you ready for the list? :) Ok, Supergoop SPF30 sunscreen (I swear by this stuff), hat, polarized sunglasses, water (cooler of beer on the weekend), reading and/or sketching materials, camera, waterproof camera, phone, fresh sugar lip treatment (I'm addicted)...and a book. And usually Subway or some sort of snack. I have a large beach bag. Oh yeah, a board is usually always in the car.

Rebekah sporting Mint "Polka Dot Bikini Girl" Tee!

Pom Shorts by Wonderland. Sharktooth earing by Rockabella Jewels.

Thanks Rebekah for making me cooler down at the beach just because I know you! And for this interview! Muah! More GOLDFISH KISS here!! And their Instagram. And Facebook. AND Pinterest!

More Mint here:

(And if you wanna flip the script: Rebekah's interview with me here)

Xx

Rapping with Terraplane Sun.

Ben Rothbard is the front man of the Venice, CA based band Terraplane Sun. Terraplane Sun encompasses all the things I love; A nostalgic California sound, irresstiable hooks and cute surfer boys- of course! I am so proud of these guys as I have watched them on the rise for the past several years, they are really coming into their own and making their mark in the music biz. 

You definitely get a California vibe from your music, how has growing up here influenced your sound?

The Cali influence on our sound is undeniable. Growing up here was special. I was definitely a Cali kid, spending the majority of my time surfing and at the beach, so it's probably responsible for an overall attitude in my music than anything. The uplifting feel good vibes of Terraplane Sun.

You've been hard at work with this band for a while, how does it feel to be where your at now: touring, hearing your songs played on commercials and movies, and signing a deal with a major label?

This band has been together for about 3 years now and it's definitely been a journey.  Creating, maintaining and inspiring a legitimate rock n' roll band is far and away one of the most challenging endeavors one could ever take on. There are so many factors involved that have to line up, many of them by pure chance, that the odds of success are so slim. We've been very fortunate in the sense that, we all genuinely love each other like brothers and that's hard to come by. We've been working our asses off, so anytime the industry compensates us for the music we've written and performed, it's incredibly rewarding.

What do you miss most about home when your touring?

My family and the ocean. Other than that, I love it!

Favorite place to play in LA?

The Malibu Inn. 

(PS- I saw them there are few weeks ago and it was epic!!)

What can we expect from your next record?

Hit after hit, after hit, after hit!!!  Haha..Gotta shoot for the stars.

Thanks Dude for the chat! For more on Ben and Terraplane Sun cruise over to their official site here. 

Xx

Some Terraplane Sun inspired fashion here.

New Feature.

Hey Guys! So... this video turns right side up once it plays. I'm still new to this obviously! I wanted to let you guys know about a fun new feature coming to the blog tomorrow so made this quick vid at the beach today! I'm super excited! Eek sorry I get cut off at the end. Yikes.

Xx