little red book: Insider: Catlin Rawling

name: Catlin Rawling

occupation: Quiksilver Women's Marketing Manger

hometown: Grew up on the Connecticut shoreline
homebase: Costa Mesa, California (The O.C.)

you're formerly a new yorker, what are some things you wish could be imported from manhattan to l.a.? Believe it or not, the subway. The traffic in California is horrific and I stink at driving. You're never bored in Manhattan, there's something to do and see the minute you step outside your door. In Cali, you have to drive everywhere. Also, miss late nigths at Employees Only.

best part of your job? Quiksilver women's collection is new, but the brand has been around for over 30 years and the fun, adventurous spirit trickles down into the women's ethos. I work and collaborate with creative, smart and stylish women and have an amazing opportunity to be extremely creative and work across all platforms that include advertising, Public Relations, website, retail, events and social networks.

in one sentence describe the Quiksilver lifestyle: Beach is in our blood, but it doesn't define our style.

what are the style differences between L.A. & New York City girls? BLACK. I always wore black in NYC and the weather is too nice here to not be colorful. My heels also look brand new, because it's all about flip-flops and flats. Sometimes, a girl just wants to throw on some #^@& boots, but around here I'd look like a hooker.

favorite brunch, dinner & drink spots in L.A.?
I'm ghetto, I love fish taco stands.

what did you wear to work today? Quiksilver women's Taylor tank and grey cardigan, Frye mid-calf boots and a tight navy mini skirt.

3 Quiksilver staples that you think every girl (east & west) should have in their closet right now? Meg tank in electric blue - it has buttons as a center back seam and looks killer with a pair of Quiksilver women's tight skinny jeans and black booties. Any of our dresses, they can go from day to night and can sit in any fashionista's closet next to her peep toe Louboutins.