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Spring sandals for the win.
Springtime is here! …and, if you couldn’t tell, we’re very excited about it. There’s nothing we love more than warm weather, especially when that means we can dust off our spring wardrobe and stock up on some fresh sandals for the season.
We sent out some of our favorite spring sandals to some lovely ladies to shoot, and we are (very much) obsessed with how they styled them for spring. We love all of the casual, California-cool looks styled with our Blowfish Malibu shapes, prints, metallics and all-time strappy faves. But we’re warning you… you may very well want every single pair on this list after reading!
@biancafortney in the FOXTAIL ROPE
@thedressychick in LEIGH
@whatkaliwears in the BLUMOON
@michelle_tomczak in the GRANOLA ROPE
@amoremeghan in the LEIGH
@chaneyajoyner in the FOXTAIL ROPE
@vanessa__steinebach in the BLUMOON
@caseyprehotsky in the FOXTAIL ROPE
@ankitajain171 in the LEIGH
@adellenoorda in the GRANOLA ROPE
@livinglifewithbellarose in the LEIGH
We’d love to hear about which pair you’d love to rock this season!
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Meet our latest obsession: tie dye sneakers.
Sometimes it feels like winter will last forever. So, around this time of year, we’re always looking for ways to make us feel like it’s summer. One of the ways we beat the winter blues is by incorporating more color into our everyday looks.
Enter our newest obsession: tie dye sneakers. Our new line of fun, colorful sneaks make it feel like summer is on your feet every day regardless of the weather outside. As a California girl, I can guarantee that I will be wearing mine every chance I get.
We’re also in love with how gals across the country have embraced tie dye sneakers and this super fun trend. (And we’re loving how they wear their Blowfish Malibu kicks!)
Photo by @oceanofglitter
Image by @iamdanelixramos
Photo by @alexmarie_wyo
Image by @stylishlybritt
Image by @aloha.kianaa
Photo by @whereisnellynow
Image by @jessymplace
Photo by @mellamoesjae
Photo by @stylish.islandchic
Thanks ladies! We love how you styled this fun shoes!
So, how about you? Which pair of colorful tie dye sneaks would you rock in preparation for spring?
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A new year calls for new resolutions! Here’s what Allie from the Blowfish Malibu Green Team has on her list for 2021.
We have to be realistic this year about what we can accomplish, especially in terms of New Year’s resolutions. We’re going through an emotional and unprecedented time, and it’s important to take a step back and really hone in on what we think we can realistically achieve. While many New Year’s resolutions of the past may have included things like “travel more” and “sign up for a gym membership,” 2020 has taught us that our resolutions should be a lot more realistic. This is why I’m continuing my focus on being a conscious consumer and doing my part in helping the environment.
When it comes to our Green Team, we had made a variety of changes in and to our office last year to ensure our entire team was working in a more eco-conscious way. But then came March 2020. Our entire team went full remote so it became important to adapt and make greener choices in our new work environment (aka home).
This year, as we continue to work from home, we are aiming to keep channeling the same “Green Team” attitude.
Here are some realistic resolutions I’ve made for 2021 in order to cut back on my own waste and to eliminate as much plastic as possible:
To say I’m obsessed with my Hydroflask is a massive understatement. I even gifted a couple of them to friends for the holidays! I upgraded my lid for one with a straw, so it’s fun (and easier!) to drink out of. It honestly feels like an adult sippy cup and I constantly find myself refilling it three times a day. Drinking more water AND cutting back on single-use plastic? A success!
I try to avoid using straws as much as possible when I’m out and about, opting to drink straight from the cup. For Christmas, I was gifted these great reusable straw kits and I plan on sticking one in my purse so I’ll always have a straw on hand if needed!
I moved home during the pandemic, and one thing we’ve realized is we go through A LOT of water. I always have a water bottle by my side. To cope, my family got these large water jugs, which we refill with filtered water at a small, local grocery store whenever we run out. Not only are we refilling the same plastic jugs and cutting back on waste, but we’re also supporting a local business. A win/win!
A Brita filter is also a great idea, especially if you are living with a smaller household.
With a family of four, there tends to be a lot of cooking – and a lot of leftovers. Enter Tupperware! We’ve upgraded most of ours to glass containers, so not only are they great for storing food, but they’re also easy to stick in the microwave and heat up once you’re ready to eat. We have them in all shapes and sizes, and honestly, leftovers always tend to make for the best lunch anyway.
Most people are fully aware of Nespresso, but did you know they offer a recycling program for the pods you use? You can get these recycling bags through Nespresso and either drop them off at a Nespresso location or at the post office. For people who drink a ton of coffee (like my family), this is the perfect way to get a caffeine fix at home without doing harm. To learn more about the Nespresso recycling program, check it out HERE.
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Veena Crownholm shares her top Blowfish Malibu holiday picks in this super stylish gift guide.
With quarantine in full effect this holiday season, we are all in need of a little holiday pick me up. So, we asked our good friend Veena Crownholm to round up some of her favorite Blowfish Malibu shoes, perfect to put a little pep back in your step this holiday season… pun intended. 😉
The Baldwin bootie is perfect for dressing up and down. I love these with a pair of jeans, a cute dress – long or short – or with a skirt. The wedge gives you a little height. Love that these are stylish yet super comfortable.
Shop the Baldwin for $59.99 via Zappos.
Yes, 2020 has been all about the hottest new trend… tie-dye. I have to say I am a HUGE FAN! It brings me back to my childhood camp days.
These Fruit sneakers are the perfect pop of color for any outfit from leggings to sweats to jeans. These are guaranteed to make you smile!
Shop the Fruit sneaker for $44.99 via Zappos
Nothing says holiday season like buffalo check, from scarfs to jackets to headbands… I love it all! Loving that Blowfish Malibu came out with a seasonal buffalo check sneak. I am here for it.
I love pairing my Play sneakers with a simple black legging or pair of jeans. A fun pop of holiday spirit!
Shop the Play sneaker for $39.00 via Zappos
The Raexy boot is perfect for the cold days to layer with a pair of fun socks and jeans. A staple for winter that transitions to spring perfectly. Love these boots with a flowy floral midi/maxi dress!
Shop the Raexy boot for $69.99 via Zappos
Thanks for putting together a list of your top holiday picks, Veena!
Head over to Veena’s seriously cute Instagram HERE.
Stay tuned for more Holiday Gift Guides through the month of December!
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This year the Blowfish Malibu marketing team is feeling… thankful.
This year has certainly been hard for many, and it comes to no surprise that everyone we know has had to deal with unimaginable circumstances throughout the duration of 2020. This Thanksgiving, our team is taking a step back and reminding ourselves of what we’re truly thankful for.
The Blowfish Malibu marketing team took a second to share what it is we’re feeling very thankful for this season.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you! We appreciate each and every one of you.
What are you giving thanks for in 2020?
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Get to know one of our brilliant Designers at Blowfish Malibu, Jannie Denney.
Thanks for taking the time to meet with us, Jannie! We’re excited to learn more about your role at Blowfish Malibu, what inspires you, and what excites you about the future with the brand.
Officially, I am the Design Director & Senior Designer of Active Lifestyle Footwear. Unofficially, if you ask my fellow designer Chip Bronsky, I am the Madhatter at Blowfish. What does a design director do you ask? Well, that means I make the sneaker collection come to life.
Simply put, the narrative is as follows: contemplation+conception+ creative brainstorming, design, development and then sales. I like to relate it to the likeness of a badass chef (in this case, I’m a badass sneakerhead/designer) in the sense that I come up with the theme of the meal, set out to source and create the ingredients. I mix it all up and put out an extraordinary plate to sell and hope the people love it and come back for more.
I am really the definition of a sneakerhead. From ages 5-16, I grew up overseas as an American in Saudi Arabia with an obsession of what defined a “real” American, and one of the defining things to me was “American fashion.” Especially sneakers. I am also an artist by nature, so I would always reimagine, sketch-up, and design things I would love to wear. To go into the field of a designer, and even narrowing that to the field to sneaker designs, is a dream come true. If you know me from this industry, you know that I have been designing sneakers for a while. So, when I approached Blowfish in 2016 and told them they needed a sneaker assortment, they agreed and welcomed me with open arms. It’s been a frenzied fashion rollercoaster ride since then!
Oh, my…. just about everything and anything. My career follies are one for the books! I started my career in fashion, so I did everything from working as a stylist for MTV videos to designing for Forever 21 to being a graphic designer and – perhaps most importantly – waited tables! Everyone in the world should have to wait tables! Whenever someone asks me how I became a good public speaker I tell them, “waiting tables, my friend.” You get a really well-rounded life education on some of the best career skills needed to be successful in this world such as public speaking, selling, multitasking, “reading a room” and learning to put a smile on when you feel like tongue lashing someone.
With that being said, I started sketching for Candies & Esprit kids back in 1998-2000. From there I moved on to BBC International in Boca Raton and left in 2004 with brands such as Marvel, Everlast, Steve Madden, and Director of Airwalk under my belt. The next step was flying back home to LA in 2004 to work for Rocketdog as a Senior Designer with Stephen Hoyt as my creative director to help start their sneaker program. When Stephen left to start Blowfish in 2006, I became creative director and lead designer for Rocketdog until 2009, which was to become one of the milestones in my footwear career. I then moved to Zigi to become their marketing director and created the brand Rock & Candy for them. Again, another challenging and exciting milestone in my career path.
I took my passion for eco-conscious & sustainable projects to a new level in 2012 when I started my own lifestyle brand Tigerbear Republik, a brand that had a mission to F.I.G.H.T.= Feed, Inspire, Give, Help & Teach. The products would help the world without hurting it. The brand was voted by Whoopi Goldberg on The View to be in the top 5 best brands to give as a gift in 2015. It was a surreal dream when I got to see both Hugh Jackman and Whoopi rocking my shoes on the show! After giving birth to my daughter Ara in 2015, I decided to take a step back from running around the world for my own brand and decided to just do it for Blowfish Malibu in 2016, partnering with my former creative director and one of my mentors, Stephen Hoyt.
It has been a challenging and thoroughly rewarding journey doing what I do best – SNEAKERS!
Honestly, I love to travel the world, and working in fashion allows me this privilege. I love immersing myself into different cultures, foods, smells, history, art… literally everything. Covid-19 has taught us endless lessons and one lesson it taught me was to never take my traveling for granted. It is a gift, a pleasure, and a luxury that many cannot afford. I am quite blessed and grateful that it is wrapped in the nuances of my job.
In one day, I climbed the rustic cobblestones of Istanbul in search of the greatest colors and drank Turkish tea while snacking on Turkish delight. I sketched on the saffron-scented corners of the grand bazaar and reviewed the collection with the design team while lounging on gorgeous Turkish pillows, taking in the scents of roasted meats. Was that a made-up fantastic story? Nope, that’s me and that is why I love my job in the fashion industry.
All of the above, and working with Chip Bronsky. That guy is the best design partner ever! Besides being quite talented, he deals with my crazy and always keeps me laughing, even in the worst of times. Cheers Chip!
I’m a true & true LA Girl. Yes, I grew up overseas but I spent every summer vacation in LA to stay with my father’s side of the family. They are 2nd generation Mexican-Americans.
My favorite part of LA is that the city is always alive. There is always something to do and somewhere to go. Do you want to go play dodgeball dressed as a princess? Guess what, there’s a group doing just that. You want to eat a pancake that is wrapped in rice noodles and deep-fried then topped with maple glazed veggies and bacon? Well, I know the name of the restaurant. Where else can you watch an outdoor movie while sitting next to Charlie Chaplin’s & Marilyn Monroe’s grave?
LA is full of the greatest pleasures, adventures, novelties, and mysteries. I love LA.
Ok, so I am biased because I love all of the sneakers I design. Some sneakers may be prettier than others, but I love them all the same. So I like to spend valuable time with each and every one of them.
At this moment, the PLAY in Rainbow Tie-dye & the MARLEY in Latte Spots have been stealing all my attention… those spoiled kids.
The advice I would give is the same I would give to my children when asked the question, “what should I do as a career?”
I would say do what you love. When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. When I started in shoe design, I really just started playing. Being a designer is more of a mental battle than anything. You have to keep innovating & challenging yourself to be better, work smarter and be somewhat of a foreseer. To see the future of fashion because that is where we live and breathe.
Have confidence in yourself and the work you put forth, because when you falter in your confidence, then your team does too. So, don’t let that happen!
So, if you love to design, love fashion, and love challenges this is the field for you. Do not give up on your dreams, ever, even when your path seems a bit discouraging. You have one life to live – there is no repeat or rewind button – so go out there and live your best life.
Metaphysical teachings.
Oh, this is a long story, so I’ll make it short. I’m a third culture kid. Being an American growing up with a Mexican-American father and a tough-as-nails Thai mother in Saudi Arabia was definitely life-defining. So, my formative school defining years was going to an international school in the desert in the richest country in the world. How has that shaped me? Well, I’m crazy as a bat and that’s how I like it. I think my crazy mixed up life experiences has made me more compassionate and considerate to everyone. It’s also allowed me to bring all that crazy creative energy to my art which has made me quite successful. So a little dose of crazy seems to be the key to success these days! I can also make a mean Thai Curry Burrito.
It’s a battle between Egypt & Iceland.
Anthony Bourdain.
When I’m with my 3 children.
Live your life as if you are the superhero in your own movie. Dream big and live bigger and greater than you have ever imagined. Because limitations that are put upon you in life is only an illusion.
When I have a little vodka in my system, I like to pretend I’m in the WWW. My wrestling name is the Thai Tiger.
I learn the most from: My children
I can’t live without: My children
You can find me shopping at: the Pasadena Rose Bowl flea market!
My astrological sign is: Aquarius.
I’m scared of: Ghosts.
The last book I read was: IKIAGI, The Japanese Secret for a Long and Happy Life
Most people would say I’m: Crazy, but talented
I’m currently listening to: Joe Rogan, Bailey Sarian & The 5th Kind
My style mantra is: Comfort is key.
I feel most comfortable: In my sweats…all day, every day.
“Chancho! Give me some sweats!” Nacho Libre
When I woke up today I felt: Awesome.
Most people don’t know: Arabic.
I feel the best when: I’m in my design element and I happen to have neon pink eyeshadow on.
Thank you, Jannie! We’ll catch up with you soon.
Nothing says summer like the perfect wedge.
My oh MY – is it hot out there right now! But even though the weather is heating up, your style doesn’t have to cool down. Keep your looks hot this season with some of our favorite wedges – all of which are lightweight, functional, and oh so cute.
Looking for a wedge with a fun print? We got you. Rope detailing? Got it. We even have a wedge with a metallic upper and buckle detailing, and an adorable braided espadrille detail on the outsole. So, what we’re saying is that no matter your summer style, we’ve got you covered. But if you’re not sure where to start, no worries. Scroll through below to see how some of our favorite influencers have been rocking our wedges this season!
@taisshalareau in LEIGH
@kaylanicolebarrow in HAPUKU
@simplycidneystyle in LEELEE
@and_she_loved in HAPUKU
@niche.catalog in LEIGH
@kristinrosedavis in HAPUKU
@iamdanelixramos in LEELEE
@maysi.h in HAPUKU
@stephenychau in LEIGH
@wardrobesandwafflecones in HAPUKU
@styleuphazelnut in LEELEE
@madaleinemurphy in HAPUKU
@stylemebea in HAPUKU
@retail_rochelle in LEIGH
@nicoleholdgrafer in HAPUKU
So, which pair do you need on your feet to ride out the rest of the season?
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We can’t get enough of our rope details.
Raise your hand if you’re like us and constantly daydreaming of cute outfits you wish you could be wearing during the lockdown. We know summer is definitely different this year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have to sacrifice the best part of summer fashion: the shoes.
One of our favorite trends for summer this year is all-things ROPE. We simply can’t get enough. And we’ve thanked our designers endlessly for putting together such a great assortment of rope and espadrille-inspired sandals for the season.
Scroll through for some of our favorite picks.
A comfortable and functional summer slide, the MIRI will become your go-to for the entire season. SHOP NOW.
Fashion-forward and a bit edgy, the TANNA flatform is perfect for the girl who still wants to showcase her personal style. SHOP NOW.
The LOVER ROPE wedge is ultra-feminine and will easily go with any of your summer dresses this season. SHOP NOW.
Our fan-favorite Granola sandal gets a summer update with the GRANOLA ROPE. We’re obsessed with the jute outsole! SHOP NOW.
The LEIGH mule is our office obsession. All of the gals in the marketing department are obsessed and are finding every and any excuse to wear these this season! SHOP NOW.
Show us how you are wearing your Blowfish Malibu summer sandals for a chance to be featured! Tag us @blowfishmalibu on Instagram.
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Have a look at the summer sandals that are giving us major heart eyes.
Oh, heyyy summer! It’s finally our favorite season and we are here for it. Although the circumstances this year are totally different than what we’re used to – we’re still embracing summer style as best we can. Whether donning a mini dress with a platform, boyfriend jeans with a strappy sandal or maxi skirt with a wedge, Blowfish Malibu sandals have you covered. And the best part is that they are a dream to wear – we rock our sandals literally all day.
So, who better to turn to for summer sandal inspiration than some of our favorite content creators? We’re loving the way they’ve styled some of our favorite kicks, specifically for the warmest season of the year.
@hotpinkandglitter in the LEEDS sandal
@maddiegaldis in the LEEDS sandal
@ladonnaj in the GRANOLA-B sandal
@maysi.h in the HAPUKU wedge
@_inshagram in the BOSS sandal
@and_she_loved in the HAPUKU wedge
@_megan_nicole_s in the BOSS sandal
@nicolepaxinos in the LEEDS wedge
@brookelynn_young in the GRANOLA-B sandal
@stylemebea in the HAPUKU wedge
@emma.loney in the LEEDS platform
@retail_rochelle in the LEIGH mule
@wardrobesandwafflecones in the HAPUKU wedge
@zloe_pipi in the GRANOLA-B sandal
Show us how you are wearing your Blowfish Malibu summer sandals for a chance to be featured! Tag us @blowfishmalibu on Instagram.
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You know what they say… hot weather, hot style. (Ok, maybe we say that.)
It’s official. Our favorite season is just around the corner and we 👏 can’t 👏 wait. That said, it’s time to stock up on some fresh summer sandals, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite hot weather picks for you.
Scroll through for some of our fave sandal styles from the Spring/Summer 2020 line:
Balla-D, an adorable cutout sandal.
Miri, a must-have jute slide, inspired by your favorite espadrilles.
Lover Rope, one of our favorite platforms with an espadrille twist. Perfect for hot weather.
LeeLee, a spectacularly comfortable mid-height wedge.
Leigh is our newest obsession, an adorable jute-wrapped slide. We’ll be wearing Leigh all summer.
Tanna, a chunky espadrille wedge to help you reach new heights this season!
Goya, one of our favorite vegan styles.
Boss, a sporty, lightweight sandal that you can wear all day long. Even in scorching temps.
Granola Rope, our iconic summer sandal, with a fresh update for the season.
Blumoon, a canvas sandal that goes with everything in your closet.
Besille, a cute woven style that updates every look.
We’d love to see how you’re rocking your hot weather style so tag us @blowfishmalibu for a chance to be featured!
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