I love these inspiration images photog Marc Cartwright sent to the Bisous Mag team for our Spring 2013 beach shoot!
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Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Summer, Vintage Photos
I love these inspiration images photog Marc Cartwright sent to the Bisous Mag team for our Spring 2013 beach shoot!
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Spring
Whether or not that little dude sees his shadow tomorrow or not, I’m still gearing up for for a fabulous Spring! In doing so I am revisiting the RTW line that always does the trick for me. Paying homage to one of my favorite themes: the Wild West, Derek Lam is exactly what I look for in a season change: fresh clean lines with hints of familiarity.
Posted by serena in Articles, Fashion Finds, Travel
The funny thing about being 10,000 miles away from home was that I really felt at home… To say that my friends at Tanda Tula welcomed us with open hearts would be an understatement. The moment that we arrived on that rainy bush evening I knew that Tanda Tula was a special place, the people amazing, and the friendships that grow there are priceless. Upon arrival I met Jacquie and Dolphin, two very special ladies at Tanda Tula, both of which have such a thirst for life and share with me a love style! Both of these woman are so talented in their own rite. Jacquie is a beautiful writer and Dolphin a very gifted jewelry maker. Days of spending time with these ladies between bush drives reminded me of my own inner strength and the possibilities that lay ahead. I remain truly inspired by the courage and dedication that these ladies posses and know that this is just the beginning of something truly life changing for the three of us. My time at Tanda Tula reminds me that the world is not that large, beauty is around every bush and when opportunity presents itself to you, you must pounce!
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Lifestyle, Travel
Let me preface this by shouting from Table Top Mountain that i am in LOVE with South Africa and its beautiful people! We’re just a third of the way through our adventure and already my head is about to explode with information and an overall feeling of joy and love for everyone that I’ve encountered. That being said let me introduce you to Piece. Or more specifically; Beauty and Eugénie. Two of the most incredible woman that I met while in Joburg. Eugénie is an amazing mentor and curator of Piece, a retail collection of fair trade African adornment. Beauty is a master beader who’s craft was past down to her from her Grandmother as many trades in South African culture are. We had the rare opportunity join these amazing women in the store and learn the craft of beading first hand from Beauty. I am so honored to call Eugénie and Beauty friends and hope that I can make them proud by celebrating the culture and love of Joburg that they shared with me.
Posted by serena in Fall, Fashion Finds
The first question of festival fashion is always: What shoes do I wear? You’re boogying all day, it’s dirty and dusty but you still want to look cute… I found the answer on my ever so stylish girls Esther and Laura. I am obsessed with these rad high top wedges that these gorgeous gals were wearing for FYF this last weekend. I’ve been on the search and here’s what I’ve found… 
1. Ash: Leather-Suede Wedge Sneaker $250 2. MARC BY MARC JACOBS Wedge High Top Sneaker Booties $320 3. Elena Iachi “Marta” Hi-Top Wedge Sneaker $291 4. Jeffrey Campbell Venice Suede High-Top Sneaker $170 5. Giuseppe Zanotti Multicolor Patchwork Hi-Top Sneaker $595 6. Lemare Penelope Hi Top Wedge Sneaker $237
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds
I’m not much of a traditionalist when it comes to my jewelry choices. I tend to go more quirky and unusual. But I do like this seasons bold elements and colors paired with a more classic silhouettes.
1. Coralia Leets Blue Chalcedony & Blue Drusy Drop Earrings 2. Kate Spade Doodles Pencile Necklace 3. Phillips Frankel Pave Ruby & Amazonite Ring 4. Lola Brooks Pink Tourmaline Earrings 5. Alexis Bittar Bel Air Reflective Ring 6. JADEtribe Cleo Cuff 7. Daniel Gibbings Snake Earrings
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds
While prepping my Pre-Fall wardrobe I stumbled upon these gems and now I am totally obsessed with locating the perfect velvet platforms for my ever evolving (read shrinking) budget! Here are some other beautiful alternatives (no matter your budget) for our velvet muse.
1. Michael Antonio Multi Color Laporte $80 2. Rachel Zoe Dalia Platform $505 3. Topshop Shakespeare Velvet Platform $130 4. Michael Antonio Greer Wedge $35 5. Charlotte Olympia Tess Cat $875 …header… Giambattista Valli Velvet Embossed Metalic Wedge Sandal $875
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Summer, Travel, What to Pack
Are you a city slicker headed to the wild wild west? Give your sky high platforms a break and pack these essentials for being chic in Big Sky Country…
1. Classic Leather Tote 2. Chambray Day Dress 3. The Perfect Henley 4. Not-so Cowboy Boot 5. Indian Blanket Sweater 6. Classic Leather Bracete
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Summer
If you know me, you know that I love turquoise! I have been wearing the stone for years for it’s amazing beneficial properties like good luck and creativity. I not only love the stone but can’t get enough of the color itself. Nothing says it’s summertime like turquoise and a tan! I love the combo of turquoise and gold like the fabulously rugged Dara Ettinger ring and the playfully classic Kate Spade bangle below. The color is so fun on your eyes and nails as well!
1. Yves Saint Laurent Eye Pencil 2. Learn more about the benefits of the turquoise stone @ atoot 3. Dara Ettinger Stephanie Ring 4. Essie Polish in Turuoise and Caicos 5. Kate Spade Sink or Swim Idiom Bangle
on me: soho silvr diamond cut enamel bangle; JADEtribe turquoise single strand & turquoise ball bracelets; vintage Indian bangles; vintage South African turquoise cuff.
Posted by serena in Fashion Finds, Spring
Anyone who knows me knows that I love my sunglasses! Here is a tasting of the best shades that this spring has to offer! 1. Alexander Wang Straight Brow Sunglasses 2. Gucci Vintage Colour Detail Sunglasses 3. Miu Miu Vintage Matte Cat Eye Sunglasses 4. Madewell Hepcat Shades 5.Karen Walker Deep Freeze Sunglasses 6. Kate Spade Angelique