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Ever since we saw this trend trotting down the Spring14 runways, we’ve been waiting, for what seems like EVER, to rock a palm on the front of our shirt. So we’re more than a little excited, while summer isn’t officially here just yet, that it’s finally feeling like it! We don’t know about you, but we’re declaring it summer-y enough to move past spring and fully embrace the palm tree trend!

Whether it be in the form of decor details, fashion accessories or even temporary gold tattoos have you seen these babies?!, palm trees are the IT icon for the season.

Thankfully, many designers are already on board! From Kenzo, Tibi and Moschino to Zara, they have done most of the work for us, making available a modern interpretation of the good ‘ole Luau shirt for all to enjoy. Love it or hate it, the palm print certainly makes a statement. “I’d rather be anywhere with palm trees and drinks served in coconuts” sounds about right!

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Get Your Shop On:

> Easton Pearson Palm Tree Silk Trousers
> Kenzo Palm Coated Denim Skirt
> Brass Pineapple Wine Opener
> Ar Srpls Palm Print Sweatshirt
> Kenzo Palm Print Trainers
> Moschino Palm Print Maxi Dress
> Decor Palm Frond
> Lizzie Fortunato Palm Print Clutch

image 1 via Casa Sanchia // 2 via Zara // 3 via Homelife // 4 via Ksubi // 5 via Harper’s Bazaar 

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Beyonce and Jay Z were recently in San Francisco on their On The Run tour, but you knew that because you went. We, apparently, were the only ones in the entire city who DIDN’T go and oh, we felt the sting. While everyone was jammin’ to “Drunk in Love” we were stuck in the left over concert traffic only to be proceeded by an equally monotonous night. And to top off a serious case of Tuesday night FOMO, if the rumors are true, the power couple is headed for the dreaded “D” word and we just. can’t. handle. it.

So in honor of Queen Bey and Jay, we rounded up our favorite surfboard inspirations, or should we say surfbort inspirations? We’ve been seeing these dudes everywhere, from decor to editorials and we can only believe that it was partly Beyonce’s doing. After all, she runs the world, right? On her surfbort.

We’re in love with the idea of surfboards as decor, especially when they’re not your typical “surf’s up, bro” board. A gorgeous blond wood with a vintage-inspired shape is so cool leaning against a blank wall and the Gray Malin photography infused board is literally a work of art. Obsessed.

Speaking of art, fashion and interior designers have definitely received the surf delivered memo. We can’t decide if we’d rather break waves on Kelly Wearstler’s beautifully crafted wooden boards or Alexander Wang’s marble beauties. Probably Kelly’s, right? Marble sinks- in the literal sense of the word only!

And just in case you’re planning to ride this trend as long as we are, we present a surfbort moodbort. <– We had to!

Have you caught the surfboard wave too? Or are you ready for this trend to crash and break? Us? Oh, we’re prepared to ride this baby till the final days of summer are gone! —Bianca

image 1 via Home Adore // 2 via Fast Co. // 3 via One Kings Lane // 4 via Kelly Wearstler // 5 via Alexander Wang // moodboard images via 

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