This past Saturday Killer Dana was able to co-sponsor and partake in the 8th annual Girls in Ocean Science Teen Conference at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point. The day-long conference is designed for enthusiastic girls middle girls (next month is high school girls) who are excited to explore careers in areas such as ocean conservation, marine biology and ecology, marine paleontology, oceanography, environmental law and more.

With the help of 9 prominent women scientists working in the fields of Marine and Environmental Studies the girls were able to enjoy a day of interactive workshops aboard the research vessel, R/V Sea Explorer, and in the Ocean Institute’s teaching labs. Some of the speakers included Cassondra Williams, a PHD student at Scripps Institution of Oceanography who studies Emperor Penguins in Antarctica, Tracy Egoscue an Environmental Lawyer who specializes in ensuring clean water and air quality in Southern California, and Kiersten Darrow a Research Curator who helps research and raise baby Garibaldi (in addition to 6 other speakers).

The sold out conference was home to 120+ girls from all over Southern California who weren’t afraid to get a little salt in their hair, and sediment under their finger nails. Some of the hands on workshops ranged anywhere from working on a wet lab with plankton, to building an ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle), mock trials for environmental debates, and even studying the developmental stages of rock shrimp!

Shout out to the Ocean Institute and the team of committee girls who helped make this event possible. Also a HUGE shout out to Hurley and DC Womens for hooking up all 120 girls, and O’Neill Girls for helping Killer Dana get raffle prizes for the event!

Visit the Ocean-Institute.org for more info

To see more event photos please visit our gallery here: Girls In Ocean Science 2012

We were just awarded The Best Surf Shop in Dana Point for the 3nd year in a row by the Dana Point Times People’s Choice Awards! We’re thankful to everyone in Dana Point who continues to support us and also thankful for our friends and customers who live outside of Dana Point. Last year marked our 20 Year Anniversary and we are so stoked!

Check out the DP Time People Choice Best of for 2012

Every Monday we like to hook you up with free stickers! This week we’re handing out Roxy stickers in exchange for some fashion feedback from the ladies. We wanna know which of these Holiday boots or slippers are more your style. Leave your comment here in our blog to be entered to win!

1. Roxy Burr Foot Boot

2.  Roxy Cedar Boot

3.  Roxy Blizzard Slipper

4. Roxy Hot Coco Slipper

15 comments will be picked at random to win. Contest ends Jan. 3rd 2012. Winners notified via email by Jan. 30th 2012.

Billabong sent the Spring 2012 Surf Capsule collection and the girls surf team to the Maldives. Here is what they came back with.

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BIG NEWS! We are offering 50% off select denim, fleece, and jackets… and we are offering 50% off these select items of these brands; Elwood, Matix, and O’Quinn! Perfect time for all the last minute Holiday shopping!

Just use the coupon code: KILLERD25 at checkout and you will receive an additional 25% off your already discounted order (totaling 50% off)! Plus everyone gets free ground shipping!

Happy Shopping!

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Accessories are a must have for any time of the year! They turn an ordinary outfit into something amazing and make the perfect Holiday gifts for your favorite girl. We took a poll among our fellow Killer Dana employees to find out what accessories all the girls were dreaming about. Here’s our top 5 list:

1. The O’Neill Riley Scarf is one of those key wardrobe pieces that will dress up pretty much any outfit. It looks amazing in winter paired over a hoodie or cardigan and even works just was well in the Spring over a nice day dress.

2. The Roxy Coco Slipper is by far the ultimate holiday gift that you could give! What’s better then cozy cute warm feet? Almost nothing! Get on these little bad boys before they sell out… they have an awesome rubber sole so you can cruise around outside as well.

3. The O’Neill Jackie Purse is one of those perfect year round accessories that will never get old. The black and white tonal tribal print keeps things fresh and exciting while the luxurious space of the bag leaves you with options on where you can use it… pretty much anywhere!

4. The Reef Ugandal 2 Sandal These sandals look amazing. But they’ll make you feel even more amazing, because the way they’re made helps employ displaced women in Uganda, which we’re sure you’ll agree is an uber-good cause. These women hand crafted the colorful, native-looking beads on the leather t-strap. Beads are made of 100% recycled paper, and coasted in a water-based lacquer for shine and durability. Sandal has a chrome-free leather footbed with an extra foam cushion for comfort. These are so pretty, and they help do good, too. How could you not love the Ugandal 2 Sandal from Reef? We’re totally head over heels… pun intended.

5. The O’Neill Tamarindo Sunglasses not only have a amazing fit that looks great on any girls face but they are on sale right now for $49.99 (normally $79.95)!

We have TONS of other amazing accessories as well so please take a gander: KillerDana.com

O’Neill has a new video chronicling life on the North Shore Hawaii seen through the eyes of O’Neill’s surf team. The video is called 7 Mile and is set to premiere soon, but until then here is a taste of what is to come in a teaser highlighting John John Florence. And did we mention John John is the youngest to ever win the Van’s Triple Crown?! We heart you John John. Enjoy.

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The Holidays are just around the corner and we’re offering FREE SHIPPING & 25% off hoodies! >>www.killerdana.com
Use the promo: KILLERD25

Every Monday we like to hook you up with free stickers! This week we’re giving out some KR3W stickers to 20 lucky winners. All you have to do to enter to win is let us know what your favorite sport is!

20 comments will be picked at random to win stickers and notified via email by Jan. 9th 2012. Please use valid email.

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Monday Funday sticker giveaways are back! All you have to do to be entered to win is answer one of the following questions and keep tuning in each Monday for more!

1. How did you first hear about Killer Dana?

2. When did you first start shopping with us?

3. Do you shop online, in our retail store or both?

20 comments will be picked at random to win stickers and notified via email by Dec. 26 2011. Please use valid email.

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