The lovely designer girls at Billabong were kind enough to let us into their world and answer our blog questionnaire. Read on to find out what's inspiring them, and be privy to a few embarrassing/funny/downright weird facts on them too!


Name: Megan Todd
Hometown: Brisbane

What's inspiring you right now? Chunky knits, multi-coloured Ikat/tribal influences, lots & lots & lots of layers, Vegas Volt lipstick, Jefferey Campbell, beautiful light filters in photography, slouchy bags, biographies.
Worst trend I ever followed was...Really high hair quiffs with extreme eye makeup.
My biggest teenage celebrity crush was...Zac Hanson & Callum Mulvey from Heart Break High.
Song I can't get enough of is...Groove Armada "Easy" & Phoenix "Love is Like a Sunset".
Item of Clothing I most want to buy is...Jeffrey Campbell's Lita's - Amazing!
If I could be anywhere right now I'd be...Paris!



Name: Nadine Reid
Hometown: Roma, Queensland

What's inspiring you right now? Finding blogs with beautiful photography, new designers, fantastic art & what people are wearing on the streets around the world.
Worst trend I ever followed was...Matching outfits with my younger sister. So many years of bad fashion.
If I could be anywhere right now I'd be...In France - French Champagne, French pastries ooh la la.
Song I can't get enough of is..."Parlez-Vous Francais", Art Vs Science. It's such a feel good song - I love it.
My favourite beach is...Bedorra Island - tiny little Island on the Great Barrier Reef. Holidayed there a couple of years ago & can't stop dreaming of it.



Name: Tracy Chan
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia

What's inspiring you right now? Alexander McQueen, Spring 2010 collection.
Item of clothing I most want to buy is...A dress from Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 collection!
Worst trend I ever followed was...Bowl haircut with overalls.
My biggest teenage celebrity crush was...Nick Carter - Backstreet Boys.
Song I can't get enough of...Usher "OMG".
My favourite beach is...The Spit, Gold Coast.



Name: Gemma Keating
Hometown: Kingscliff, NSW, Australia

What's inspiring you right now? The idea of using old things to create something new + beautiful! Also Florence Broadhurst prints + her story of reinvention.
Item of clothing I most want to buy...Vintage Nina Ricci knit floral top.
My biggest teenage celebrity crush was...Dieter Brummer!
Worst trend I ever followed was...Chunky thongs with wedge heels!
If I could be anywhere right now I'd be...Hopping the Greek Islands.
I can't live without my...favourite pillow!



Here are some pics from the Girls Design room. Also keep up to date with what the girls are up to on the Designers' Closet blog...