Saturday 25 April 2009

DC Shoes & Tattoo Artist Darren Brass

Reknowned and talented tattoo artist Darren Brass, (seen on T.V. show Miami Ink), has collaborated with D.C. Shoes to create 7 uniques styles for their Spring 2009 collection.

Brass, an artist, skate boarder and trainer addict, has created 2 women's shoes, 2 men's shoes, plus hoodies and New Era caps.

Using his incredible skills and originality as a tattoo artist, Darren Brass has devised and produced 2 masterpiece's for the women's range. As seen above, he has ingeniously incorporated a variety of contrasting materials and prints, such as basket panelling, cork, leather and suede. The result...2 types of collectable DC Shoes for the girl skater, which are loud, bold and great for a modern day Board Chick.

Thursday 23 April 2009

Hendaye Girl Surfer Pauline Ado!!!

This is footage by Rip Curl of French surfer and talented Board Chick Pauline Ado. She started learning to surf at her local break in Hendaye, at the age of 6 years old...(Just on a quick note, Hendaye is currently my local break since moving to France!)

Now at 18 years old she has won 2 European Junior Champion titles, once in 2005 (at 14 years) and also in 2007 (at 16 years). But this January, Pauline Ado became the Rip Curl Junior World Champion at Narrabean Beach, Sydney, Australia.

After earning a place on the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS Tour), her next challenge is to qualify for the WCT... Good Luck Pauline, Board Chicks has your back all the way!!!

Thursday 16 April 2009

Becky Sheedy...'The Mermaid in the Desert'

Watch this short video of Becky Sheedy, directed by Anna Fricke for surf brand "Surfer Girl". Becky is a big wave surfer from western Australia, and a true Board Chick... There's some beautiful cinematography to be seen, not to mention the surf!

Saturday 4 April 2009

Cool Girls Skate Team...

Inspiring footage from pro 'Cool Girls' skateboarding team... With girls aged between 7 - 28 years of age... The clip of Alize (7) and team captain Holly Lyons is not to be missed!