Meet Olive Cooke, the Byron Bay based natural beauty who lives in her bikini, travels endlessly and always has us dreaming of the European summer. We chatted to Olive about the simple things in life and found out what peony pieces she will be throwing into her suitcase this summer.
On Sunday, we will find you… Eating croissants.
Describe yourself in three words… European summer ready.
Favourite holiday destination… oooo anywhere the sun is shining.
What’s in your beach bag… Shells, sunscreen, zinc, hat and water.
One piece or bikini… Bikini.
Favourite pieces from our Narrative collection... The Gardenia pieces, Whimsy Balconette and Staple Pant.
A summer memory you will never forget… Drinking wine and eating peaches.
Natural beauty product you can’t live without… Water! It does wonders for your skin.
Your favourite sunblock brand… We Are Feel Good Inc – it's a West Australian based brand with no baddies!
Swim or sunbathe… Both!
Most recent tan lines… Thanks to the Bahamas.
Favourite spring blooms... The smell of sugar pea flowers reminds me of home.
Who do you most admire… All of the women around me.
Much loved beach read… Any kind of old school murder mystery.
Favourite summer refreshment… Water or GnT.
A smell that takes you back in time… Cooking, gardening, sunscreen, also jasmine use to grow out the front of our home as a child.
Instant pick me up… Coffee daahh!
Current song on repeat… Sunny – Chris Montez.
Describe your work in three words… Rewarding, busy… or more simply – an absolute dream.
What inspires you… All things natural, the past, people, films, music, the list is endless.
Describe your style… Comfortable, thrown together and minimal in size (ha).
You laugh the hardest when… I am smiling while I write this haha. I laugh most with my girlfriends, family and boyfriend, they are actually all so hilarious.
Words you live by… "Be kind" and a smile is the most beautiful thing you can wear. Mums the word.
Olive's favourite peony styles are available at our online boutique.
Shop the Wildflower String Tri here.
Shop the Wildflower String Pant here.
Shop the Gardenia Ruched Bralette here.
Shop the Gardenia Skimpy Pant here.
Shop the Gardenia Crop here.
Shop the Gardenia Short here.