The 2 Bandits Holiday 2014 lookbook, which is featured on C-Heads, stars the beautiful Jessica Buchanan.
The Californian jewelry brand was established by Tamar Wider, a certified gemologist and graduate from New York's esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology. Wider experiments with Southwestern and North American elements to create incredibly diverse pieces, from remixed everyday staples to statement jewelry. Materials such as amber, moonstone and turquoise appear heavily throughout her work. More importantly, all of the materials are locally sourced, and the jewelry is locally manufactured. However, the collection remains accessible to everyone, with every piece retailing for under $300.
The latest lookbook, titled 'Under African Skies,' features styling by Ane Strydom and photography by Lyall Coburn.
Balmy African Lookbooks
The 2 Bandits Holiday Lookbook Appears on C-Heads
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