Fashionable women are (still) wearing Sambas in Paris, and I could not be happier! The popularity of wearing flats is everywhere and nowhere more apparent than on the streets of Paris. I was expecting to see Mary Janes and ballet flats, but the shoe that fashionable women were wearing all over Paris was the Adidas Sambas. This is not new news; they've been wearing them for over ...
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5 items I will always have in my fall wardrobe, regardless of trends
I'm joining a few friends today to talk about fall fashion. We are currently in France, and when we arrived, it was summer, and now we are moving into fall. I love seeing what everyone is wearing on the streets. I rarely dress up, so everything I share today is for the casual wardrobe. And that's what I'm seeing on the streets of Paris! 1. Cardigan Sweaters I ...
Why the Chore Coat is the Perfect Fall Accessory
Fashion trends always come and go. Often, they even come back again and sometimes yet again. But one piece of clothing has always been a popular staple of many wardrobes: the chore coat. Over time, it has been popular among different crowds and for different reasons. But one thing is constant: it is and always remains popular. What makes a chore coat a chore ...
Cafe Curtains are Popular Again
Cafe curtains are popular again. I've been obsessed with café curtains for a long time. Like a really long time. Window coverings and window treatments can seem dated, and it's usually the first thing I change when moving into a house. The cafe curtain trend keeps popping up in my feed, and recently, this article from Remodelista featuring Jolene, a bakery/restaurant in London, caught my eye! ...
Packing tips for traveling with carry-on luggage only
Packing tips for traveling with carry-on luggage only, even if you're going on a long trip. Since my bag was lost on a two-week family vacation to Biarritz, France, a few years ago, I have switched to carry-on only. Aside from the chance of lost luggage, having carry-on luggage means no baggage claim, no baggage carousel, and no extra cost for checking a bag. Lost luggage is probably ...
July is SALE time at Serena & Lily!
July is sale time at Serena & Lily! Some of my favorite pieces in our home came from Serena & Lily. They have such timeless pieces that transition from house to house. I did buy a few new things when we moved to this house, but I also used pieces that that I had in our previous home! If you've been thinking about a new little table, or maybe a new light fixture or fresh new towels and ...