TORQUAY VICTORIA...Home of SURF, FASHION and GREAT FOOD!

Hello from Sunny Torquay....

I have had the most gorgeous Easter Holiday with my Beautiful bestest Friends in Jan Juc (Torquay).  Home of the Rip Curl Surf Pro - loads of spunky types wandering around with wetsuits on!!! ha ha.. The surf comp is over but I am here til Saturday.  And there is so much more to Torquay and the Surf Coast than just the magnificent Coast and Beaches.

Of course a bit of retail therapy is definitely a must.  So along with the best array of Surf Stores in Victoria - YES..All the big boys have massive flagship stores down here.  I think nearly every Surf, Skate and Snow brand is represented down here in these stores. They are so much fun to check out.  You will see them all as soon as you drive into Torquay and if you don't just ask one of the natives - they'll be happy to point you in the right direction  

NOT ONLY THAT there is also a nice little selection of fashion stores to choose from.  

S & R, 3 Gilbert St, Torquay is just full of gorgeous Clothing, Accessories, Jewellery, Artwork and Home wares.  Fashion labels include LILYA, Goddess of Babylon, Moda Immagine (from Italy) and some yummy leather pieces from DESMOND.  The look is a sophisticated, cool, thrown together look.  

And I LOVE their fantastic range of Handbags and Jewellery.  I am CRAZY about CHUNKY NECKLACES, EARRINGS or BANGLES.  Just think Trinny and Suzanna - they have definitely got it going on.  BUT remember if you are wearing a Chunky Neckpeice then no earrings OR vic versa!  So layer up and chunk up for Autumn/Winter.

Here are some pics from S & R..... 

Love this LILYA Blouse

S & R's great range of Handbags.

Also some lovely Home wares.  Yes, they definitely carry similar pieces to your favourite local home wares store, so in that respect the range is not totally original BUT you will definitely find some beautiful original art, throws and other bits and pieces.

FOOD AND GREAT COFFEE
AFTER your little shop up - do yourself a huge favour and go next door to to the LITTLE LARDER - This little gastronomic find is awesome.  Beautiful, local, homemade delicacies to eat in or take home.  Best coffee in Torquay.

And if you don't feel like cooking you will surely pick up something yummy to take home from the Larder.  It's right next door to S & R in Gilbert St.

Okay that's definitely enough from me today.  Have a wonderful night.  I hope you're planning something very posh to celebrate the Royal Wedding! I can't wait...
Jo
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