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Eat Pray Surf

Traveling to Indonesia is quite the trek from California. It is the farthest my physical body has ever been from home and I couldn't imagine staying less than two weeks considering it takes two whole days to get there and another four for your body to adjust. A week into my vacation, Kilian and I were onto another adventure into the Bukit Peninsula. Canggu was amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed it there, but once my skin hit the 75 degree aquamarine water at Padang Padang, I was on a whole new level of my vacation.  My relaxation went from a 6.5 to a 10 in a matter of 30 minutes considering how wound up I was. I carry a lot of stress inside my body and have a lot of energy bouncing around most days so for me this was incredibly therapeutic. We booked four days at this European Mexican lookin' villa hotel called the Pink Coco just above Padang Padang cove and loved it so much we decided to stay another three nights. They have a great Italian Trattoria restaurant there which was comforting and it was just minutes away from my favorite spot to eat on the whole journey- Buddha Soul. Kilian and I spent most days going to the beach early for his wave quota, eating an organic infused lunch, followed by a cultural experience to site see, back to the beach for the afternoon for a sunset dip and lounging at the pool. We did this for about seven days straight and it was at Padang Padang that I realized that I could potentially move to Bali and live this lifestyle for an extended period of time. I wish I could have taken more bohemian outfit inspired photos but I found myself in a bikini and sarong the entire time, it was incredibly hot and humid and anything more would have been uncomfortable. I was having my Eat Pray Love moment and gratitude was exploding out of me in all directions.

Bintang at Bingin Beach

Bintang at Bingin Beach

Enjoying the sunset at Padang Padang

Enjoying the sunset at Padang Padang

Beautiful flowers in Bali

Beautiful flowers in Bali

Kilian hitting up a sesh before the sun goes down

Kilian hitting up a sesh before the sun goes down

Kilian's trusted Sanuks and Bali offerings to the Gods

Kilian's trusted Sanuks and Bali offerings to the Gods

Uluwatu's crystal clear water

Uluwatu's crystal clear water

surf check at Uluwatu

surf check at Uluwatu

One of the many critters in the tide pools we found at Padang

One of the many critters in the tide pools we found at Padang

fun in the pool with the Go Pro Hero 3

fun in the pool with the Go Pro Hero 3

My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip!

My Acacia Swimwear from Sundance Beach was an essential for my trip!

The view from Uluwatu Temple

The view from Uluwatu Temple

The monkey that tried to steal my wallet at The Uluwatu Temple

The monkey that tried to steal my wallet at The Uluwatu Temple

Must be wearing a sarong at every temple...

Must be wearing a sarong at every temple...

The cliffs at Uluwatu

The cliffs at Uluwatu

Enjoying the warm water at Uluwatu at low tide

Enjoying the warm water at Uluwatu at low tide

Staying cool at the Pink Coco after the beach

Staying cool at the Pink Coco after the beach

Kilian on a good one at Uluwatu

Kilian on a good one at Uluwatu

Street Art in Bali

Street Art in Bali

our friend Brad Gerlach and his buddies playing at a party at Single Fin above Ulus

our friend Brad Gerlach and his buddies playing at a party at Single Fin above Ulus

The view on the stairs just above Bingin Beach

The view on the stairs just above Bingin Beach

Padang Padang cove at sunset

Padang Padang cove at sunset

Exploring Uluwatu after yoga

Exploring Uluwatu after yoga

All Smiles

All Smiles

Go Pro selfies in the pool

Go Pro selfies in the pool

my alarm cock in Bali

my alarm cock in Bali

Low tide at Uluwatu

Low tide at Uluwatu

Ulus

Ulus

Our home for the week at the Pink Coco

Our home for the week at the Pink Coco

Kilian en route to surf

Kilian en route to surf

Our room for the week

Our room for the week

Photo shoots at abandoned hotels in Uluwatu

Photo shoots at abandoned hotels in Uluwatu

Free bird

Free bird

Yoga at the Uluwatu Surf Villas

Yoga at the Uluwatu Surf Villas

Enjoying our vacation together

Enjoying our vacation together

Uluwatu Temple

Uluwatu Temple

tubes

tubes

Bingin Beach

Bingin Beach

Enough said. Blessed to take such a long vacation! More photos to come from our stop in Ubud.  xoxo

categories: "33rd", "Bingin Beach", "Bintang", "Channel Islands Surfboards", "Padang Padang", "Pink Coco", "Sanuk", "Uluwatu", "acacia swimwear", "bali", "go pro hero 3", "monkey", "single fin", "sundance beach", "sunrise shell", "surfing"
Sunday 07.07.13
Posted by Caterina
 

Bali Baby

Hey Everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts, I am in Bali, Indonesia right now. I will be back blogging soon!  More pics to come xoxo

categories: "acacia swimwear", "bali", "indonesia", "swimwear"
Wednesday 06.05.13
Posted by Caterina
 

Acacia Swimwear 2013

I am so delighted and inspired to share Acacia Swimwear's new 2013 line on Mischief. I am still in need of my own Acacia and have not purchased one yet but every photo that I post makes me want one that much more.  I swear I need a bikini jar at my house for loose change and dollar bills. This year, Lyndie and Naomi are introducing cover ups and a couple new prints... I am sure you can tell which print I like from the photos I chose, but I am stoked to see these new additions to the line. I hope you enjoy the photos. 



























xo
categories: "2013 line", "acacia swimwear", "acacia", "bathing suit", "beach lifestyle", "beach", "bikini", "cover ups", "hawaii", "maui"
Monday 12.31.12
Posted by Caterina
 

Acacia Swimwear 2012

Loving this little video. It makes me want every single piece from the new Acacia Swimwear 2012 Collection. They look great on the model as well....
categories: "2012", "acacia swimwear", "acacia", "bali", "maui", "swim"
Wednesday 12.28.11
Posted by Caterina
 

Acacia Swimwear Love

Thanks again to Lyndie and Naomi for the shout out! xoxo
See the full post here.
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categories: "Swim 2011 Collection", "acacia swimwear"
Tuesday 02.22.11
Posted by Caterina
 

Acacia Swimwear:: La Cantik Bohème

I think I just died and went to heaven.

Bali anyone?
The ladies over at Acaica Swimwear are truly talented.  These styles, colors, and prints are on point! SEXY!

  La Cantik Bohème: THE PIN- UP BOHEMIAN! Best name ever. Love it.

Riley Front

Riley Back
Quinn in ZigZag
Coco in Black
Macy Bottom in Vino
Mila in Rosa
Missy in Snakeskin
Ollie in Black
Charlee in Cantik
Charlee in Cantik back







Signature in Lime
Now off to the gym so my ass can look like that!
categories: "La Cantik Boheme", "Swim 2011 Collection", "acacia swimwear", "swim 2011"
Friday 02.04.11
Posted by Caterina
Comments: 2
 

Acacia Swimwear: The Lifestyle of a Gypsetter

With summer in full effect, it is hard not have bikinis on the brains. I am completely overloaded with flirty styles and this seasons must have picks. Not to mention some South swells that has had my boyfriend and his buddies flocking to the beach. It is quite inspiring to see such a trend emerging among pro surfers' better halves when it comes to designing couture swimwear. I must say, Tori Praver takes the cake for me... But Lyndie Irons, husband World Champ Andy Irons, line Acacia Swimwear along with her partner Naomi Newirth has defiantly sparked my interest. With Italian fabrics and Brazilian inspired cuts, this line sure looks sexy. Can't wait to get my hands, or  my ass, on one. Enjoy the pictures via Acacia Swimwear.
categories: "acacia swimwear", "bikini", "lyndie irons"
Tuesday 07.06.10
Posted by Caterina
Comments: 1
 

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