Pistache Clothing - Girls T-Shirts!!!

Pistache Clothing just continues to amaze Board Chicks... And this time it's their gorgeous collection of girl's t-shirts. Here is just a little taste of the wicked range of t-shirts they're offering...

Pistache has something for every kinda lady,whether you're into surfing, skating, hip-hop, snow boarding or simply just good style and fashion!

Board Chicks is loved up with the WV Chain design... Gimme, gimme gimme!!!!

Too see the full range of Pistache girls t-shirts, check out their new website on http://www.pistacheclothing.com/

Pistache Clothing- Limited Edition Skateboards!!!

If you're sick of big corporate companies churning out the same crap year in year out, and you're looking for something totally fresh and unique... Then look no further than Pistache Clothing!!!!!

Pistache Clothing was started in 2003 by two brothers, who have since dedicated themselves to making hand printed clothing and accessories!! These guys don't use big factory machines to churn out thousands of the same tee shirt, instead each item of clothing is individually hand made and totally unique.

Big on grafitti and art, they have also produced a range one off, limited edition skateboards, (as above), which means you will literally be the only Board Chick with one of their skates.

Pistache is an independent company, who is environmentally aware... (they only use water based inks and also offer eco made tee shirts), and supports an number of talented surfers, skaters and musicans.

Check them out ASAP on http://www.pistacheclothing.com/, their designs are totally sick and Board Chicks can't get enough!

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.

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!!!

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!

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!

Women's Ju Jitsu back in the 1920's/30's !?!

O.K. so this video might not be of a women's board sports, but as Board Chicks is a massive fan of all women's action sports, and especially martial arts too, this footage from the early 1900's is well worth a look!

It just goes to show that whatever the era, women were (and still are) kicking some ass... Classic!!

Billabong Swimwear 2009

If you're looking for that perfect bikini this summer, then look no further than Billabong... For their new Spring/Summer 2009 collection, they are offering a huge range of gorgeous bikinis, in all types of cuts, prints and vivid colours.

Billabong is also offering a great range of matching board shorts, so you can fully co-ordinate and look nothing but truly hot on the beach, whether just catch a few rays or catching the surf!

Board Chicks particularly likes the leopard print Narukawa Bikini, (as above), which comes in either puple or yellow, with matching boardies too!

Eco Volunteer Holidays...

If your planning to go on holiday this year, but your conscience is telling you to do something environmentally friendly and help others perhaps less fortunate, then why not check out http://www.i-to-i.com/adventure-travel/....i-to-i helps you travel whilst making a real difference in the countries you visit.

I-to-i has an endless number of travel packages which are tailored to help you get the most out of your experience. Here are just a small number of the many travel options available to you:

1. 2 week surf trip to Costa Rica whilst helping to save the Sea Turtle for (£567)

2. 3 week surf trip whilst teaching english in Bali (£787)

3. 4 week trip teaching english at either a school or orphanage in Peru (£787)

4. 2 week trip teaching english at a Buddhist Monasteries in Nepal (£523)

5. 2 weeks conservation work on the Galapagos Islands (£699)

Though these prices do not include flights, they do include all other living requirements, equipment and food. You also have the option of extending your trip for up to 12 weeks, by paying a smaller weekly suppliment (of approx.£100).

So why not take a closer look at the options from i-to-i and do something to help others, whilst experiencing a trip of a life time!

Bring Back the 80's with LA Gear!

An old school ad by LA Gear... Very 'Saved by the Bell'!

If you're into the current 80's revival, then you will be loving the new designs by LA Gear!

Doing what they did, (and evidently still do) best, they are offering a seriously retro range of women's kicks, which of course, includes the ultimate 80's trainer...the high top!

Available in both matt and patent leathers, LA Gear's kicks come in a vibrant array of colours from old school red and silver, to the all clashing bright green, purple and yellow.

O.k, so Board Chicks isn't suggesting you wholeheartedly adopt all the 80's style tips by LA Gear... (As in the old school ad above)... But we're loving the way LA Gear's embraced the return of the 80's with their classic, funky ass footwear, and Board Chicks can't wait to represent!