Greenlines

Greenlines is a company from the east coast that makes awesome boardshorts out of 100% recycled polyester. Normally, I’m a bit of a boardshorts skeptic and would prefer to wear a skirt or a sarong when I’m just hanging out, but these ones are stretchy, comfortable, and cute.The styles are classic and reminiscent of true waterman (and waterwoman) pieces that are timeless. These days, I find myself living in them- along with the rest of our Amigas staff.IMG_234267921_4714198926950_100064170_n 537305_4714197886924_90089095_n 549969_4714196966901_1946935086_n

Greenlines is also a company with a fierce dedication to the ocean and the 20130228-150342.jpgimportance of keeping our beaches pristine, and pledges a portion of their profits to Surfrider Foundation. They were nice enough to send all of us some shorts as well as a few extras that we are selling as a Waves of Hope fundraiser. So far we have raised over $300 that goes directly to the education projects in our rural community in northern Nicaragua. Big thanks to Greenlines for the shorts and the dedication the betterment of our Earth, her populations’ lives, and our oceans.

Check out their website here : www.greenlines.com and look for them as a future addition to the suitcase boutique!

Fashion-forward Surfwear for Ladies

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I first discovered Seea when an amiga was wearing a super cute rash guard during one of our retreats in El Salvador.  Shortly after, I ordered one for myself and realized that the company is based in my hometown (San Clemente, CA). Super random. I have always had a bit of a bathing suit obsession, but I have never really been able to find cute rash guards and one pieces  that provide good sun-protection, which is huge when it comes to living in the tropics. In the past, I’ve always known rash guards to have huge brand names labeled across the front, annoying turtleneck collars, and an awkwardly kinda loose/ kinda tight fit. Here are some of the Seealooks that are just the opposite.

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Seea offers all the important factors when it comes to ladies’ surf wear. The styles are super cute with a vintage flair, functional in pounding surf, and often offer protection from harmful UV rays.  From “playsuits” to dresses you wear surfing to stylish rashguards, I love every bit of their collection and admire the uniqueness and new energy the company is bringing to the surf fashion world.

Here is a peak into their collection via cute video lookbook:

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Because I know that our retreat girls sometimes come from cities far from the ocean, away from the surfwear world, and often during winter months, we decided to bring down some Seea styles for sale at our spot in Nicaragua. I’m calling it the Suitcase Boutique and eventually plan on carrying other brands. For now, the Suitcase Boutique is stocked with Seea rash guards, surf suits, and bikinis for purchase at an Amiga discount. For details on inventory, sizes, and other information, feel free to email me at [email protected].

for more looks and to purchase, check out:

www.theseea.com