Malibu: Good Vibrations

To me, fashion is about bringing feelings to life. It’s an expression of how one feels in that moment, in that place. People have this idea of Malibu as this fabulous and fancy place, but the Malibu I know is creative, eclectic, light-hearted and fun. I am drawn to brands that capture this energy.

As a native Aussie, I naturally gravitate to Australian brands and the way that they just “get” beach lifestyle. Hope & May who truly capture the spirit of summer with their perfectly simple beach-to-bar pieces (hello Suki dress). Pippa Holt and how she works with female artisans to create bold-colored kaftans that can be dressed up or dressed down. Lucy Folk who comes out with subtle statement pieces and the most fun sunglasses season after season. Bondi Born’s summer color palettes (and, as a new mother, I must add a note about how lovely their styles are for this season of life). Of course, Matteau and their timeless silhouettes which have me reminiscent of my days spent summering on East Coast beaches. Not to forget Lesse’s perfect sunblock (trust me on this), Bodha’s “LA Woman” which quite literally bottles the scent of California and McTavish’s longboards designed for the Malibu wave. I could go on and on. I think it’s fair to say that Aussies really nail the perfect summer uniform.