INSIGHT | Naomi Newirth of ACACIA Swim

I'm so impressed with Acacia suits and I recall getting a package in the mail, trying on the suits and feeling so amazing, that it truly made my day, or summer for that matter.  The beautiful designer of Acacia, Naomi and her partner Lyndie live in Hawaii and are making big waves in the swimwear market with their boho chic design, sexy cuts and luxe campaigns.  Naomi took some time out (en-route to Bali to design the next collection) to answer our Insight questions.

Posted Up.  Maui, Hawaii

Inspired By.  Hawaii, nature, the ocean, the beach, other cultures, old native art and crafts like beadwork basketry and rugs. People who are living their passion and can master what they are doing.  People who are curious about life. I once heard someone say "if you want to be interesting be interested" -  meaning try to know others and life. Those are the people I want to be around.

Current Designer.  At the moment Isabel Marant, but there are so many others...too many to name. I am also in love with a friends line called Aila Blue designed by the fabulous Mai. She makes the most exquisite silkies I could live in daily. And another friend who has a leather line called Bai.Res by Heidy Clawson...who currently needs to go in for a name change to Misses Swift :).

Best Recent Purchase. Very particular James Perse tanks as they have the perfect stretch and never stretch out.  Besides Acacia's, tanks are my uniform and I live in them while at home and when I'm in Bali. 

Coveting. This beautiful Moroccan Rug

Favorite Websites.  That's a hard one. There are quite a few I love! To name a few, Oracle Fox, Garance Dore- has a french twist even though she moved to NYC, The Sartorialist- great photography of New York, people and trends. My go to bikini websites: Bikini Bird and Bathing News. 

Dream trip. A girls R&D trip to Morocco, Greece, and India. I would love to find great textiles and rugs.

Something about Me.  I don't think I am very funny but a lot of people tell me I make them laugh a lot. I think I am unique only because of my childhood and the way I was raised. Very alternative and with a Waldorf education. We had a 10 ft teepee we would take camping every summer and my mother always made it beautiful, with her rugs and cozy bedding.

INSIGHT | Tiana Becker

Tiana Becker is one of those contagious spirits that always ensures you have your thinking cap on all the while drinking a margarita.  Creative, business and fun go hand in hand for 1/2 of the beach loving duo of Bikini Bird.

Posted Up. Honolulu, Hawaii
Inspired By. Travel, Flea Markets, Color and Talented Friends
Current Designer. Isabel Marant and Mara Hoffman
Best Recent Purchase. Gorgeous pair of sandals from Argentinian designer Jasmin Chebar
Covet. Shell Rings by Deszo, Givenchy Pandora Bag
Favorite Websites. Coveteur, Refinery29, Oracle Fox
Dream Trip. South Africa or travels through India
Something about Me. When I get nervous, I eat really fast.  Particularly chips and appetizers.

INSIGHT | Mandy Shadforth of Oracle Fox

Mandy is an Australian blogger, guest contributor for Harper's Bazaar, stylist, fine artist, designer, and many other things!  She's my go to for styling.  If we have the luck on our side to align schedules, we always have a good time, rain or shine!

Posted Up. Noosa, Australia
Inspired By. I'm inspired by so many things!  At the moment I'm in love with precious metals, colorful nail polish, cat eye sunglasses, retro surfboards, photography, home cooking and fig scented candles.
Current Designer. At the moment I'm dying for Isabel Marant's latest collection to hit Net-a-Porter. Although my credit card feels otherwise!
Best Recent Purchase.  Last week I bought the Mania Mania Delta of Venus necklace in antique gold and clear quartz ahhhh I haven't taken it off!
Coveting. I'm coveting knee length secretary inspired pencil skirts.  So nerdy yet so sexy all in one go! Especially in leather.
Favorite Websites. Weheartit for the beautiful collection of random images, whatkatieate
for the delicious recipes and beautiful food images, fashiongonerogue for the best collection of editorial's daily!
Dream Trip. Mexico!  I still can't believe I haven't been yet.  A bit of beach surf action followed by shopping markets and margaritas. 
Something about Me.  I collect snow domes from around the world on my travels. I know it's a bit dorky but they are so cute and I'm a bit nostalgic.  I think I must have 20 by now!

Gary Pepper Vintage

I remember taking a look at this gorgeous girl at some after show drinks during RAFW and thinking how striking she was.  It didn't occur to me until much later that she was such a well know blogger (80,000 fans on facebook and growing).  Her style is amazing...I don't know if I could do the long skirts and lady like shoes, but she does it with grace, style and a twist of modernity.  Check her out featured on the General Pants Colour Your World video below featuring another loved blogger, Mandy from Oracle Fox and up and coming model Krystal who I just had the pleasure shooting and my husband directing in a new campaign coming out in January of 2012.

Collaborations x Love

Exhausting week! Connecting all the dots takes some effort and time. But hopefully ends up in something inspiring, lovely and shared. TSC is a the blog I share with my good friends Laura and Leslie, Bikinibird is the blog I shoot for with my Hawaiian goddess girlfriends and Oracle Fox is one of the best new blogs (after 6 months was nominated for best new blogger from Bloglovin) on the block. Mandy from Oracle Fox styled my last shoot as we are miraculously neighbors in Australia. Here's the photos posted this week on both Bikinibird and Oracle (a blog that can get up to 60 comments about friendship bracelets!!!). Mandy's style is amazing...when she brought over all her goods, we forgot work and sat in the room and pulled out rings and necklaces from all over the world. Job, what job??? Teresa Oman is also one of my local neighbors, stunning, sweet and utterly ethereal. Check out the photos here...

Speaking of collaborations, TSC just got news that one of the world's biggest and best retailers wants to have some fun with us. We are super excited to show you the results soon. Stay posted. Thanks everyone for your support. We LOVE you.

TSC meets Bikini Bird meets Oracle Fox collaboration

Enfant Sauvage from Claire Gorman on Vimeo.