Playing games on the beach between surf breaks and surf snacks is one of our favorite things to do in the summertime. We decided to start DIY’ing and came up with ‘Tic Tac Toes(s) in the sand #ROXYsandals’ and put our creativity to good use!

This DIY is super easy and well worth the 20 minutes it takes to make! All you need is a remnant piece of fabric (about the size of a pillow case or an old shirt), masking tape, paint, a straight edge, pencil, and some game pieces. We used some starfish and seashells in place of our X’s and O’s.

Our shirts have always been cheeky statement-makers and this fun Summer tee is no exception and a reminder that:“Life Is Better At The Beach”.

Kelia Moniz conjured up a simple T-shirt DIY between takes and waves in Tahiti! The best part?  All you need is a pair of scissors and a little sunshine to make it all your own! Follow these easy steps and fill your closet with statement Roxy tees like this one!

Step 1: Using a pair of scissors cut off the sleeves on the inside of the seam

Step 2: Cut the bottom of the shirt directly above the seam

Step 3: Repeat this same step along the collar on the front and back (remember, below the seam!)

Step 4: Toss on your new Roxy shirt and gently tug the armpits to loosen to desired look

Happy first day of Winter! Here are some kitsy DIY ornaments that we love make with friends for our tree. We made ours using treasures we found in the snow and our photo shoot in Tahiti…a collection of things that tell the story of our Roxy adventures in a unique way!

What You Need:
Empty glass ornament from a craft store
A cork
Sand or fake snow (otherwise it will melt like Frosty!)
Beach combing finds: sea urchins, coral, driftwood, sea glass, dried moss
OR
Winter wonders: acorns, holly balls, pine needles, cinnamon stick
Jute string
Baker’s twine
A piece of white paper for your message!

Easy How-To:

1. Pour sand or fake snow into the glass ornament to desired amount using a funnel or by rolling a sheet of paper into a funnel
2. Gently drop in your collection of memorable find into the ornament (make sure they are small or they won’t fit through the stem)
3. Write a ‘message in a bottle’ about a trip our journey from that year or a sentimental thought to a friend to read now or years from now!
4. Roll the note and tie gently with bakers twine
5. Use the cork to seal your ornament!
6. Create a tag for your ornaments to remember the year you made it & Viola! The perfect gift for family or friends!
7. Hang it on a tree or use it as globe for display!

Keep counting down with us as we unlock the Gifts of Winter everyday this Holiday season. #GiftsOfWinter

Today is the perfect day to stay inside and do some fun crafts with your friends. Check out our Gingerbread House How-To and build yours like a Roxy pro!

You Will Need:

1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
4 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
Cardboard or tray to build your gingerbread house on
Mixing bowl and spatula
Cookie sheet for baking
Stove top & small pan for heating ingredients
Wax paper to cut out pattern for gingerbread house
Pastry bag or zip lock baggy

Click for the Roxy Gingerbread House How-To!

A little unprepared for the back-to-back Holiday festivities? If you’re in need of a quick and easy treat for your next impromptu Holiday gathering these Santa Hats are a tasty addition that are bound to excite your guests! Next on the list, a fun Holiday dress!

What You Need:
Brownie bites – can be found pre-made in grocery store or make your own using a muffin tin and brownie mix
Fresh strawberries
Whip cream – I suggest frozen cool whip as it sets up better

Easy How-To:

1.If you bought frozen cool whip, remove from freezer to thaw
2.Wash strawberries and cut the stem off so the end of the strawberry is flat
3.Put brownie bites on the serving tray you would like to use
4.Using a spoon dollop the whip cream on top of the brownie bite
5.Place a strawberry on top of the whip cream with tip of strawberry pointing up

Add a small dollop of whip cream to the tip of the strawberry to complete your Santa Hat treats! Enjoy!

Keep counting down with us as we unlock the Gifts of Winter everyday this Holiday season. #GiftsOfWinter

Oh What Fun It is To Give! (and maybe even get!). If your gift looks half as good as these, it is sure to be the first one opened at the next White Elephant or gift exchange! Plus, half the fun in gift-giving is gift-wrapping, of course!

For these simple DIY gift wrapping ideas we let Roxy team riders Kelia Moniz and Bruna Schmitz take the reigns and show us 3 easy ways to wrap this season.

Below is a list of supplies for each wrapping idea and the video will show you the rest!

List of Supplies:
T-Shirt DIY:
1. Rectangle Shirt Box
2. White wrapping paper
3. 3 Buttons
4. A Roxy hangtag for the pocket
5. A Cinnamon stick
6. A piece of Holly
Fabric Wrap DIY:
1. A square box
2. A square piece of fabric (enough to pull all 4 ends together at the top)
3. Yarn to create Pom Pom balls (Here’s our How-To)
Shell wrap DIY :
1. Brown paper
2. Yarn
3. A few shells

If you’re searching for ‘get-able’ and ‘give-able’ gift ideas, our Gift Guide will help you find some cozy slippers, fancy carry-alls, and much more!

Keep counting down with us as we unlock the Gifts of Winter everyday this Holiday season. #GiftsOfWinter

DIY some festive Holiday Pom Poms this season & use them to wrap gifts, string a pom pom banner, or adore your cabin’s cuckoo clock with. They’re fun, festive, and trust us, they’re simple to make.

Here’s a quick step-by-step to get you started!

What you need: Scissors and Yarn

1. Wrap the yarn around your fingers
2. Cut the end
3. Carefully remove the yarn circle from your fingers, leaving the middle open
4. Grab the center section of either side and pinch together in the middle
5. Cut a small piece of yarn to wrap around the middle of the pinched yarn circle and tie a tight knot
6. Using your scissors, carefully cut the yarn all the way around (don’t worry if it’s not even, you can always fix it up!)
7. Snip all longer ends to even out the Pom Pom
8. Before you know it, you’ll have a whole bunch!

Roxy Let The Sea Set You Free Americas Winner, Katie McLean, recently became an Ambassador for Project Save Our Surf. In August she traveled to Sayulita, Mexico to paint a mural at Coste Verde International Elementary School, clean the coast, and teach local girls surfing, yoga, and environmental stewardship. Check out her trip!

In August, I traveled to Sayulita, Mexico for PSOS to paint a mural at Coste Verde International Elementary School, clean the beach and teach little local girls surfing, yoga, and environmental stewardship. My heart flutters with anticipation and the wonder of unknown lands. My 3-day, 5ft Mexico mural created for Project Save Our Surf called Sayulita Sea Saint: a blue-haired sea saint with an Aztec-inspired halo of ocean animals.

I began volunteering for Project Save Our Surf in July by putting on art projects for little girls to do at the beach clean-up surf days. Preparing my first art project for Project Wahine in Goleta, Ca, I strung and glued tons pearls in shells for them to paint.

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Our upcoming Winter catalog spotlights June Bhongjan and Esthera Preda, the girls behind the lens of the Roxy Wanderlust snowboarding video series. They are masters of cold weather style, so we caught up with them for some winter fashion advice.

You have such unique style, how do you stay stylish in cold weather and snow while also staying warm and dry?
June: I love using warm functional first layers that keep heat in and close to my body, then layering it with a few of my favorite button ups and jackets. Everything else is about wearing a few key statement pieces that are also functional, like bundling up with a thick knit scarf and keeping your clothes dry with a long water resistant parka. It can end up feeling bulky if you do it wrong, so it’s important to invest in some technical first layers (like Roxy’s Tree Trunk layers) and good outerwear. Layering lets you mix and match to create your own personal style.

What inspires your winter style?
Esthera: I could say that my winter style is a mix between street fashion and vintage children’s winter wear. I like my pants and jackets to have modern cuts but I also like to wear big beanies, wool mittens and oversize jackets (the kind your mom would zip up for you in the morning).

Any tips on transitioning your closet from summer to winter?
June: I still wear my favorite tank tops and shorts, but I layer them with fall staples like leggings, scarves, oversize cardigans, flannels or denim button up shirts. If this isn’t enough I throw on my favorite military parka.
Esthera: During winter, I try to give a second life to my summer clothes by layering up. For example, to wear a delicate summer dress, I pair it with a wool sweater, thick leggings and combat boots with warm socks. For me, mixing fabrics and layers is the trick!

How would you describe your off snow style compared to your on snow style?
Esthera: They’re both pretty similar in the way that I like to add layers and wear earth tones. But off snow, I like to experiment a little more. Right now, Roxy’s hi-lo hem pullovers (the Rochester and the Elm) are my favourite. I also really like the Briarwood street jacket because it’s very convenient when it’s time to transition from snowboard clothes to a street style.

Name your all time favorite piece of flare during the winter, and why?
Esthera: Beanies! I’m very picky when it comes to finding the best beanie. When I do find a good one, I keep it for years.
June: I love my red flannel. It’s a classic red and black plaid, but I’ve been wearing it for 6 years now and I haven’t even thought of retiring it.

The mountains will open soon, what fun new style ideas /trends your looking forward to trying out this season? Esthera: I’m excited about all those new riding shirts that combine the look of a flannel over a hoodie like Torah Bright Dusk Riding Shirt. I’ve been wearing flannels over hoodies for years now, but the combination of both into an insulated good fitting shirt seems very appealing to me.

See more styles from June at Boat People’s Vintage

If you missed last week’s Catalog countdown, check it out here!

Let’s face it, we know our office is cool…lucky for us, it’s pretty much our second home; The place we hang our hat, toss our wetsuit, store our board, and plug away on our computer. That is, if we’re not traveling the world or chasing our top-notch athletes around on their many adventures, so when Refinery29 asked to check it out, we couldn’t resist (we can brag a bit right?).

With 3 massive buildings and plenty to browse, Refinery29 had their work cut out for them, but per usual they did what they do best and wowed us with their 35 snaps of the OC’s coolest office space: Quiksilver.

Here our some of our favorites from Refinery29’s ROXY office adventure!