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What Is Modest Swimwear?
Millions of women can’t be wrong when it comes to our collective passion for modest swimwear. After all, there’s a good reason the phrase ‘modest swimsuits’ was one of the... Read more...
Sydney’s Best Beach Picnic Spots
Sydney’s Best Beach Picnic Spots
Whether you’re a tourist, sometimes visitor, or livin’ la vida local, here are seven beach picnic spots with great views in Sydney you’ll absolutely adore. Some are hidden gems. Others are... Read more...
More To Life - Guide to Noosa
More To Life - Guide to Noosa
As part of our "More to Life" series we set out to discover the locals guide to getting the most from our next holiday! Who better to ask than our... Read more...
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Ethical and Sustainable Swimwear
As the world has learnt to adapt and live with the current global pandemic, the founders of Monte & Lou discuss how they used their extra time since the March... Read more...
BTS Our Summer '20 Campaign Shoot - Monte & Lou
BTS Our Summer '20 Campaign Shoot
In the peak of the Australian winter, the team at Monte & Lou ventured out to shoot our upcoming Summer ‘20 campaign… Off The Grid. Read more...
Steps to Stretch and Unwind with Cassey Maynard - Monte & Lou
Steps to Stretch and Unwind with Cassey Maynard
For some #HOLIDAYATHOME relaxation during the week, check out @cassey.maynard’s go to energy hacks to incorporate into your work day! Watch as she takes you through the Triple 8 Breath... Read more...
Annaliese Gann Talks Daily Routines, Self-Care + Inspirations - Monte & Lou
Annaliese Gann Talks Daily Routines, Self-Care + Inspirations
We spoke to body positive model Annaliese Gann on how she is spending her days during isolation, from fitness to skincare to following inspirational people. Read more...
The Perfect Smokey Eye Look For Post-Isolation - Monte & Lou
The Perfect Smokey Eye Look For Post-Isolation
If you’re like us during self-isolation, you haven’t worn makeup in what feels like a century! If you’re feeling a bit rusty and want the perfect post-isolation makeup look, you’ve... Read more...
Must-Read Memoirs + Novels from Extraordinary Women - Monte & Lou
Must-Read Memoirs + Novels from Extraordinary Women
Maja is back for another #virtualbookclub review of memoirs and novels written about or by extraordinary women. This week’s content focuses on Becoming, Bruny and The Trauma Cleaner. Read more...
Our Extra Special Mother’s Day Gift Guide - Monte & Lou
Our Extra Special Mother’s Day Gift Guide
From body contouring one pieces, speciality fit bras and more, there’s swim and resort wear for every mum. Check out our top picks for this year’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide! Read more...
Your Mother's Day Cake Sorted! - Monte & Lou
Your Mother's Day Cake Sorted!
We're back with our amazing caterer @foodbyhelenk who has a scrumptious Mother's Day sweet recipe for you to try! Done with chocolate or vanilla? Check out Helen's delicious Cinnamon Apple Cake. And... Read more...
Invaluable Lessons From Our Mothers - Monte & Lou
Invaluable Lessons From Our Mothers
In the lead up to Mother’s Day, we want to celebrate the mothers and influential women in our lives. We spoke to our favourite people about what important lessons their... Read more...