Yes I know it's an ad. No, I don't care.

You can't complain when you've got Taj, Parko, Towner, Callinan, Rasta, Freestone, and Wade all dancing in front of heli-cams in Bali (and Lombok).

The desert point clips are mesmerizing, especially with the heli (RC-heli) to give you perspective.

Thanks Billabong.



Life's Better in Boardshorts mini movie from Billabong on Vimeo.

Australian, Mandy Shadforth (aka Oracle Fox) popular fashion blogger and Billabong came together to create a fresh, bohemian, organic, authentic surfer girl line.


Reflective of Oracle Fox's free spirited nature the collab line includes a peace and love-esque fringed knit cardigan, silver studded faux leather lace up short shorts, graphic and chambray pull-on short shorts with scalloped lace trim, graphic tanks and T's inspired towards the naturistic and mythological.

A white lace mini dress with bell sleeves & scalloped edge finishing, reminiscent of the flower child/supermodel days of the '70's-Twiggy.


To check out more of the line and to get your own Go HERE

Official Press Release Below:


Billabong designers stumbled upon the blog Oracle Fox and instantly fell in love with the imagery that stretched from beaches abroad to runways in Paris.

Written by Australian born blogger Mandy Shadworth, Oracle Fox embodies a strong sense of fashion with an underlying connection to sea and surf.

With that, Billabong introduces Billabong x Oracle Fox to their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. This free spirited and magical collection features seventeen pieces of beach flare distinctively more Australian than ever.

A bikini printed with bold black and white tribal inspired graphics,vintage style lace up shorts with a rock & roll feel, an all lace mini dress with bell sleeves, and a 'reckless' organic tri-blend oversized cropped tee will encourage you embrace the wanderlust and live with reckless abandon.

The collection set to drop in-store and online December 15 with pieces retailing from $40-60 USA/CAN.

"We immediately fell in love with Oracle Fox the first time we laid eyes on her blog. It was a constant source for design inspiration and after traveling to Australia we couldn't resist reaching out to her. Her online mix of surf and fashion is so in-line with our brand and we are constantly inspired by her personal interpretation of all the latest trends." -Mandy Robinson/Billabong women's Design Director

"Growing up by the sea with all my girlfriends, we had an entire lifestyle that revolved around surfing and having fun - we pretty much still do. Most sunny days we have off you can find us surfing, sun baking, chilling a tour local beach kiosk/organic café or going on some road trip adventure. The pieces I designed with Billabong encompass that freedom." - Oracle Fox

Shop this Spring and Summer 2012 collection starting December 15that Billabong.com.

What a day of drama. Pipeline wasn't pretty, but she definitely made things damn interesting today.

First John John gets Slater-ed by Slater, then Slater gets Slater-ed by Parko in the semis, then Parko runs out of magic in the final, submitting victory to last year's runner-up Kieren Perrow. Last second comebacks. Heartbreaking close calls. Michel Bourez came within one heat of stealing the Triple Crown from John John.

Florence would hold on to take his first of many Triple Crown Titles.

The waves and wind played a big part in the unfolding drama today. A fading swell and a wicked North wind putting giant ribs in the faces meant a lot of potential scores pinching shut.

The dropping swell meant curtains for the 3 remaining Hawaiians in the draw. As has happened in the past, including the last 2 years, the Hawaiian contingent came out guns-blazing when the swell was peaking, then dropped like flies once the juice was turned down.

Kieren Perrow went into this event needing a quarterfinal finish to qualify for next season, and with wife and some youngsters running around, you can bet the pressure was squarely on his shoulders, especially this late in his career as a touring pro. Kieren was a standout all event, posting huge scores and horrific wipeouts. A truly deserving Pipeline Master. Talk about a sweet first victory.

FINAL
1 - Kieren Perrow 13.17
2 - Joel Parkinson 7.00

Surfer/Model/Musician and Artist Lindsay Perry shows of just one of her many skills of her drawing and painting in her art piece:
"I am not a cat" in clip below:



iam not a cat from LindsayPerry on Vimeo.

To see more of her work go here

Billabong does right by the world and they were awarded accordingly by the Foundation for Social Change and the United Nations at the UN Plaza Hotel in NYC last week.

With programs like Design for Humanity, it's commitment to SurfAid International, the Platinum X Recycler Series, their involvement and initiative to raise awareness of ocean issues with Dave Rastovich and the TransparentSea voyages.

It's no wonder they were recognized and hats off to this most beloved Co. for the well deserved recognition.

For more info read Press Release below:

Billabong has been handed a major international award for having a social conscience. Chief executive Derek O'Neill accepted the 2011 'Leaders of Change award' for Billabong at a ceremony held at the United Nations in New York Thursday. Billabong was one of 11 recipients described by the Foundation for Social Change as 'visionary, inspirational leaders' who 'engage in initiatives that solve social problems'.

The company has been at the cutting edge of a number of environmental initiatives and is understood to be the first Australian company to receive the Leaders of Change award. A spokesman for Billabong said social and environmental considerations were 'culturally important to our market'. 'It's great that our efforts are being recognized through one of the United Nations partner programs," the spokesman said.

The awards recognize companies that are making efforts to find real solutions to everyday problems. Other recipients of the 2011 award included Marks & Spencer, Philips and Unilever. UN spokesman Roland Rich said the aim was to recognize "the creativity, technology and resources that the private sector brings to our collective efforts in solving social problems".