Summerlandish, noun. The process of oversharing personal information, which might seem taboo but in reality everyone is thinking or doing it. Oversharing is caring.
Summer Land, Mudgee's resident author, blogger and funny girl straight from the US of A. Summer brings her marketing degree, flair for words and lack of inhibitions straight to you through her book "Summerlandish: Do As I Say, Not As I Did
" and weekly video blog "Confessions of another blonde on the internet" (Youtube). Summer has featured in magazines and websites such as Mamamia, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Women's Health and Flamingo Pink. We ask Summer a list of fashion related and unrelated questions to get your summerlandish quick fix.
Hi Summer, thanks for
being such a great sport and letting us pick you brain.
How did the Summerlandish
brand come into play?
In 2010, I was a
college graduate with a marketing degree and no real desire to sit behind a
desk form 9-5. After being a ski bum in Park City, Utah and then a flashpacker
in Australia, a friend’s big sister, who conveniently happens to be a life
coach, suggested that I try writing. So I did. And I fell in love with it. It
only took me about a year to realize that I wanted to do more than blog weekly,
I decided to write a book. My not so serious memoir, Summerlandish, was
published by Hardie Grant in 2013!http://www.booktopia.com.au/summerlandish-summer-land/prod9781742706443.html
When will your next book
be released?
I am currently
writing Book #2 so time will tell. I actually did write a second book, but it
was horrible so I’ve tossed it out with my old tube tops. Book #3 AKA Book #2
is still technically memoir, but I like to think of it as a humorous look at
what it’s like to be an American in Australia.
What was the path to
becoming a successful author like?
Emotionally
draining. I really like instant gratification and getting published definitely
didn’t happen instantly. And neither does writing a great book. (Unless maybe
you’re Tina Fey or Lena Dunham. I’m sure they can sneeze out a literary
masterpiece while starring/ writing/ producing their major TV hit shows! My
path has been hard because its happened along side moving to a new country and
having babies. Thank goodness I like a full plate.
How do you start your day?
With iced tea!
And breakfast. I simply can’t be a decent human without food and caffeine. But
not too much caffeine. If I had coffee, I’d be running up and down the streets
naked at 3am. True story.
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| How cute is Summer's daughter Daisy! |
What does a typical week
look like for you?
I am very organised when it comes to my marketing and PR. I always plan my posts, video
blog episodes and longform essays. And somewhere in between those I write. But
only when I feel super motivated. I’m also a mom, so I spend lots of time with
my daughter, Daisy, and being pregnant with our unborn son!
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| Andrew Keegan, the hot guy from 10 Things I Hate About You |
A solid tie
between Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Devon Sawa. And Andrew Keegan. GAHHHHH All
of them.
What is your current item
on rotate in your wardrobe?
I’m currently a
tiny bit limited for space at my hosue because we are renovating and my
daughter sleeps in my unfinished walk in closet… SO I’ve been rocking the
stretchy pregnant chicks clothes for way longer than I should be allowed too.
What is your most
treasured item in your clothes collection?
Right now? My
pregnancy jeans. But in real life – probably my vintage party dress that
belonged to my mom in the 60s. It looks like it could have come off an old
couch from That 70s Show and it’s amazing.
Who are your favourite
aussie brands?
Camilla and
Marc! Also love Mink Pink. It’s just so easy to wear.
Current mancrush?
I’m super into
Emile Hirsch.
Who are your favourite
American brands?
I am completely
obsessed with Target in the US. Don’t judge me until you go there and see for
yourself. I also really like anything by J Crew, Banana Republic, and Free
People. (I’m not super high fashion by any means…)
Best place to shop in
Mudgee?
I really love
Gorjus! I can get a cute outfit for me and my kids!
Currently reading?
Yes Please by
Amy Poehler!
We know you are Vlogger
(Video Blogger for those not up to date with Urban Dictionary
definitions). What inspires your
episodes? What day can we get a Summer
Land vlog fix?
I post a new
episode of Confessions of Another Blonde on the Internet every MONDAY! I am
inspired by oversharing, laughing at the absurd and taking one for the team and
admitting to doing some weird stuff so other people don’t feel so bad about
themselves.
Who would you say is the
biggest Summerlandish fan?
James Healey. He
takes my book on all of his adventures and posts amazingly epic Summerlandish
Selfies! (Maybe link to the instagram hashtag: http://iconosquare.com/tag/summerlandishselfie
Biggest celebrity styles
influence?
I love everything
about Jennifer Lawson and Emma Stone. On and off the red carpet – those girls
are some well dressed funny ladies.
Who is your next woman
crush Wednesday?
Kelly Ripa. (Her
arms are amazing.)
Favourite Reality TV Show?
Anything having
to do with obesity. And hoarding. And drug addictions. Also kind of into
Giuliana & Bill at the moment.
QUICKIES
Summer or Winter?
Winter. (GASP)
But I love snow and skiing and red wine and fireplaces.
Coffee or Tea?
Tea, but only if
it’s proper home made iced tea.
Cats or Dogs?
Dogs. Only
because I currently have a dog and don’t have a cat.
Dream Holiday?
Skiing in
Switzerland!
America or Australia?
That’s like
asking a mother of two her her favourite child is!
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| Britney or Summer? |
Wedges. I’m that
uncoordinated person that doesn’t walk gracefully in heels, but values a good
lift!
Britney Spears or Christina Aguleria?
I think you know the answer to this. (My last child was conceived after Britney’s concert in vegas.)
Words to live by?
“Cool.” –Britney
Spears
Britney Spears or
Christina Aguleria?
I think you know
the answer to this. (My last child was conceived after Britney’s concert in
vegas.)
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