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What trends are you most interested in right now? I'm embracing unexpected print combinations. When done right it's quite eye catching. Gucci is a brand that successfully accomplishes this effect. You can mix their striped pieces with prints, and even combine textures such as velvet and silk to create an eccentric yet cohesive look. How do you recommend transitioning a wardrobe from Summer to Fall? I'll layer crisp Summer whites and flowing maxi dresses with pieces like silk trenches for a cool solution. I'm also a fan of a white shoe, which can take you from day to night through the seasonal transition. Currently, I'm loving my white Gucci Princetown slides. Do you have your eye on any local brands? Alexis! The Miami-based brand has distinguished itself with effortless style. They started as a niche purveyor of beachwear, but their evolution has been truly dramatic. What is your Fall must-have? I'm tracking a slight shift away from the skinny pant and towards a more modern, relaxed fit. Experiment with a leopard print over loose fitting cargo pants from a designer like Marques Almeida. This new silhouette pairs well with a strappy sandal into Fall. Who are your style icons? My one and only style icon would have to be Bianca Jagger. She always wore a deep plunging neckline and I think to show a woman's décolleté is the sexiest of all. What's the best way to take a look from day to night? The best way to take a look from day to night always starts at your feet. Flats or a stack heel for day and then changing into a sexy heel for night completes any look. Aquazzura is my go-to shoe brand. Edgardo, the designer, is a good friend of mine from fashion school in Florence and he never disappoints. Comfort and sex appeal: always. What is your Fall must-have? Cowboy boots. I just recently wore a pair on a trip to Paris and both French women and men were stopping me left and right saying très chic. I paired them with a plaid blazer and matching shorts from 3.1 Phillip Lim's 2018 Fall/Winter collection, which is another must have. The perfect matching set! What designer are you most excited about right now? Brock Collection is my absolute favorite new designer at the moment. They are a husband and wife duo and their brand is romantic, feminine and sexy— and it's available at Neiman Marcus. SERENA BASSIL De Cespedes, Saks Fifth Avenue's Club Style Consultant, has forged her reputation for personal shopping through her whimsical spin on dressing—building out closets that are both a step ahead and utterly timeless. After graduating from the storied Polimoda Fashion School in Florence, Bassil sharpened her eye for striking silhouettes, palettes and textures as both a designer and stylist for some of the world's biggest fashion houses, fashion shows and magazines from Paris to Miami—collecting international personal styling clients along the way. DANIELLE DE CESPEDES PHOTO BY TATO GOMEZ (BASSIL), LAURA MILLER (DE CESPEDES) @serena_bassil @stylemuse_saks 80 BAL HARBOUR