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SEEA IS THE CULMINATION OF DESIGNER AMANDA CHINCHELLI’S LOVE OF THE SEA AND HER GRACEFUL COMPOSITION OF PATTERNS AND COLOR INTO STYLISH YET FUNCTIONAL SURF AND SWIMWEAR. VANS IS HONORED TO WORK WITH AMANDA TO PRODUCE THE SEEA COLLECTION, WHICH INCLUDES THE MOHIKAN, LANAI, AND THE ALL-NEW SOLANA! TRUE TO THE SEEA MISSION, THIS COLLECTION SHOWCASES THE BEAUTY OF DESIGN AND THE OCEAN AS ONE. ENJOY. - VANS -
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Since Seea first debuted in 2012, the brand’s elegant mix of retro-modern, surf-inspired shapes in contemporary colors and prints has earned a dedicated fanbase of both female surfers and active lifestyle women. Truly unique in the marketplace, Seea offers a fresh, innovative point of view to women’s surfwear that seamlessly translates out of the water to fashionable ready-to-wear. A distinctive brand, Seea is dedicated to the pioneering women who first braved the waves, and to every woman who has ever searched for a suit that is feminine, comfortable, and fun.
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Fashion 12 | Meet Elisabetta Dal Bello 18 | Rise and Shine in the Belmont Romper 24 | Introducing Seea’s signature styles:
The Swami’s Surf Suit, The Riviera One-Piece, The Hermosa Surf Suit
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Locations 8 | Saltwater Refreshment 48 | Address Unknown 52 | La Casa Bonita 60 | Until the Sun Goes Down
Behind the Scenes 16 | The unexpected earth and ocean adventures Nick LaVecchia 57 | Encantado, Israel 65 | Videographer Will Mayer’s van life is always on the move.
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Surfing is to be in the present moment.
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Whether it’s at the closest beach to home or a secret reef between tropical islands, floating in the open ocean and riding a wave is pure bliss. Letting go and enjoying the here and now is a universal ethos of surfers and the very spirit of travel. When it came to documenting our 2014 collection, it was only natural to pack our bags for the next slice of paradise — after all, the birth of Seea came from needing a stylish rashguard for a surf trip. The destination was Nayarit, Mainland Mexico, and our gathering of friends from disparate countries quickly made new local amigos there, each of us connected by a love for the ocean and the magic of riding waves. We hope these images and stories inspire you to find your own crew of surf soulmates and dream destination.
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SALTWATER REFRESHMENT
SALTWATER REFRESHMENT Savor a full day of glassy, clean waves without letting the hot rays burn your delicate skin. The sun beats down hotter in the tropics close to the equator, which is why it’s even more important to cover up with sleeves and surf leggings. Seea’s rashguards and surf leggings are rated UPF 30+ to 50+ and can help protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Smear on plenty of sunscreen, don’t forget to reapply throughout the day, cover up in style, and soak in the joy of a carefree surf sesh.
Luki wears: Gaviotas Neoprene Surf Suit in Tea Leaf.
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Seeababes fun waves Mele wears: Montara Top in Apricot and Pacifica Surf Leggings in Tea Leaf
*Style Tip: Just add a pair of Vans sneakers to this outfit and you’re ready to hit the town.
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Lola wears: Monterey Neoprene Top and Bottom in Zilian
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Radiating Style Meet globetrotting fashion stylist for Seea and soul surfer Elisabetta Dal Bello By Johnie Gall “I never really decided to work in fashion, I just knew since I was a child that I wanted to. During high school I bought a ton of fashion magazines and one day I read this article in Italian Elle about fashion stylists.” Elisabetta Dal Bello’s elegant accent pulls at her words like taffy. “I remember running to my mom, so happy, showing her the article.”
“Even in the water, a women who surfs can show her grace and femininity.” After high school, Elisabetta moved to Milan, to pursue her newfound dream, swiftly landing a coveted position as the stylist’s assistant at the very magazine that inspired her —Italian Elle. But as she continued to land jobs with high profile clients, the harshness of the industry took its toll on Elisabetta. “I wanted to be at the top and I was at the top, but then I realized that if you want to be at the top, you have to dedicate your life to this. I realized that I was too young to live only for fashion.” She’d come to a realization that could have easily knocked her into an existential crisis. Instead, Elisabetta found solace in the most unlikely of places: Mexico. Her trip there was supposed to be two days long —she stayed for a month and a half.
“I learned how an amazing dress could be terrific to wear and look horrible in a picture at the same time. I learned how to choose a dress not just because I like it, but because it will look great in the picture.”
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Radiating Style “I discovered the magic of surfing,” she remembers. “Surfing saved my mind from the competition of the fashion system, from being obsessed with clothes, materialism and power. Surfing is my cleanliness and integrity. It’s like rehab for my mind.” Then a funny thing happened: instead of falling off the grid, Elisabetta became more in-demand than ever. “I worked on myself and on balance, to have the power to choose how to spend my time, and how much to give to my job.” She became more observant, her vision more precise, and suddenly she was a regular contributor to Vanity Fair Italy and Velvet Magazine. “The best compliment for me is when someone can recognize my work even if there’s no credits. My style has changed with me in the years and it’s similar to how I am now: colorful, natural, gypsy, rock ‘n’ roll.”
“I have so many different outfits for surfing: one for big waves, one for longboard sessions, one for each situation.”
Elisabetta has been at the top of her game for 13 years, as a busy stylist with a long list of fashion titans as clients, so you half expect her with a perfect manicure, an expansive closet, uncomfortable shoes. Instead you find her with salty hair and minimal makeup, radiating a sense of peace, the master of a personal style curated by travel, surfing, and the understanding that life is about more than what you’re wearing. “Style is a state of mind. It’s not easy to explain. Even in the water, a woman who surfs can show her grace and femininity. It’s the sound of the voice, the way of walking, a movement, a beautiful hat, a haircut… it’s a feeling. It’s how we’re able to communicate ourselves to others in the truest of ways.”
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Spray! Lola Mignot shows off graceful carving lines at one of her favorite point breaks. Seea 2014
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Spray! Lola wears: San-O One-Piece in Limestone
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Magic and waves through the lens The unexpected earth and ocean adventures of photographer Nick LaVecchia Photography is an animal —wild, unpredictable, fragile, surprising. Take it into the ocean and it’s even harder to tame, subject to the turn of the tide, the light dancing off the water, even the skill of the surfers sliding by. “Getting rolled around in the sand comes with the territory,” says Nick LaVecchia, the surf photographer who joined us behind the camera in Mexico. “You have to be okay with it in order to be comfortable.” And comfortable he seems, effortlessly ducking in and out of sets, holding steady his tool of choice—a lion tamer. Nick spends much of his time in the water studying its ever-changing nature, not uncommon for a surfer. “When you spend that much time in and around a
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Chasing waves through the lens Nick LaVecchia Photgraphy
Favorite home break: His front yard. Ideal trip: Five friends on a wooden boat somewhere in Alaska – camping, surfing, snowboarding. Current quiver: 6’0” CI Single Fin G1, 9’6” Bing Feral Pig, and various sizes and shapes from Grain Surfboards.
place like the ocean, you can’t help but notice all the subtle changes it’s going through. The slightest wind shift can change the whole day. The action comes second for me. I like to take a step back and observe the environments and how we as surfers fit into it.” Nick is a renowned photographer, whose work has appeared in Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Surfer and Monster Children, and by the looks of his sun-soaked action shots, you’d assume he’s some fourth-generation West Coast dweller—but you’d be mistaken. “The colder, more raw places seem to have the most effect on me. New England is home. Everything about it keeps me here.” There, except for when he’s doing what inspires him most: traveling.
trekking through the mountains surround Ushuaia, Argentina. Iceland. Alaska.” Deciding where to go next has never been an issue for Nick, since planning usually means plopping a finger down on a map and booking a ticket to whichever country it lands on. “That feeling of stepping off the plane in a new place that you’ve never laid eyes on before —that really fuels my creativity when it comes to making images.” And for Nick, that means images that are as storied—and unpredictable —as his next getaway. And of course all the beautiful images in this magazine from our trip to Mexico are from Nick as well. (Minolta Weathermatic-a article excluded.)
“I traveled to Tanzania in Africa for a month,” he says. “We stayed with a Massai tribe in their boma. I learned how to properly throw a spear from a 12-year-old tribesman. I summited Mount Kilimanjaro on that same trip. I spent 28 days getting lost and The Shakamuchacha issue | Seea 2014
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Rise and Shine Wake up to the sound of the ocean and step out in style wearing the Belmont Romper. A true swimwear and ready-to-wear fashion garment all in one, you’ll feel chic from sunrise to sunset. Inspired by an original vintage one-piece in rigid cotton, the Belmont gives the beloved retro romper silhouette a modern update. Take a closer look and discover that it’s no ordinary cute romper. In stretchy, fast-drying, boardshort-like swimsuit material and featuring hidden bloomers, the Belmont is completely waterfriendly for any splashy boat rides, pool parties and surf spot fun you encounter this summer.
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Simply put on a floppy ’70s hat to instantly transform your look into polished Prêt-à-Porter.
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Grab a friend and chill out for a lazy afternoon. Unlike structured clothes that you immediately want to unpeel the minute you get home, the Belmont’s stretch fabric makes it supple for lounging around and the form-fitting cut with hidden shelf bra provides invisible support so you’ll feel glamorous and comfortable.
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The Solimar Bikini
Bikini Confidence_ At any palm tree-populated shoreline, living in your bikini day in and out is the natural state of mind. As a base layer or entire outfit, choose a bikini that represents your personal style and unique body. Whether it’s a halter cut that shows off your shoulders, a color that looks great with your skin tone or a cheeky bottom, feel confident and you’ll look the part.
(Right) Solimar in Limestone
(Below) Solimar in Blue Fossil
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t i u S f r u S Swami’s Adorable and built for action, the Swami’s was one of Seea’s very first, groundbreaking surf suits that merged the gap between rashguard, boardshorts, swimsuit, and cuteness. Since this long-sleeve one-piece wonder with a flattering dropped waistband and attached minishorts hit the market, it’s has proved to be the ultimate playsuit for both saltwater and freshwater fun.
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Lola Mignot Lives In: Mexico; Born in Paris. Her Beach Life: “I love to dance, skateboard and go swimming in the ocean all day. [Surfing at the beach outside my home] is the best. It’s just like hanging out with everyone, except we’re in the water! We have fun, take party waves and push each other around. Everybody sings in the water. I love it!” Name:
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The Riviera One-Piece
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The Riviera One-Piece A favorite of the Seeababes for its sleek style and surf functionality, the Riviera one-piece is the quintessential vintage bathing suit design with a modern cut and upgrades of today’s best four-way stretch fabrics. Sensual, yet fully covered up, the Riviera flatters every body type, capturing the best of current fashion and timeless vintage beauty.
Jenayl wears: the Riviera One Piece in Sea Glass
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Jenayl Peters Lives In: San Diego, California Her Signature Style: “A huge part of my surfing is inspired by the surfing style of the '50s and '60s. Seea touches those roots with such respect to these styles that wearing them is like an inspiration to me. When you can feel this way when you surf, it brings out the best for the session.� Name:
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The Hermosa
More romantic than a glassy sunset session, the Hermosa one-piece is the epitome of elegant surfing. In the Spanish language Hermosa means beautiful. Just about every Spanish-speaking country has a Playa Hermosa and we couldn’t agree more that those tranquil beaches overwhelm the senses with their beauty.
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Mele Saili Lives In: San Diego, California Her Salty Sisterhood: “I like surfing with a pack of girls because people are slightly taken aback by it as if it’s some sort of spectacle. There’s usually a lot of laughter involved. Seea is made by women for women. It knows the needs of a female surfer when it comes to comfort and functionality as well as the desire to look good. This is a brand that stands out.”
Hermosa Surf-Suit Name:
To Seea, our Hermosa is the highest pinnacle of elegance, giving you perfect functionality on the waves, while looking graceful and stunning. From the first day the Hermosa suit was released, people took notice that a new glamorous women’s surf scene had arrived. Together with a high-quality sunscreen, the Hermosa helps keep your skin protected from the sun’s harmful rays during those can’t-get-enough, all-day surf sessions. And with no wardrobe fussing or skin sun damage to worry about, the only thing on your mind is enjoying the moment.
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Do’s and Don’ts of a Surf Trip
Travel like a seasoned surf gypsy with this handy checklist by the Seeababes
Do’s Always bring adventurous travel companions. Pack comfortable clothes: sundresses, drapey cover-ups, high-waist shorts, flip-flops, nice flats for going out, and a floppy hat. Make an essential checklist: money, ID, toiletries, first aid kit, travel journal and wetsuits. Bring stickers for quick ding repair. Always get the surfboard bags with rollers at one end so you can get around the airport easily Try to negotiate the board bag cost. Make friends with the baggage employees while you’re standing in line, it’ll make a huge difference when you go to weigh your boards.
Don’ts Don’t forget high-quality, water-resistant sunscreen. Don’t be a fashion victim! Bring cool, versatile pieces and a touch of glamour, but don’t overpack with bulky items that weigh you down. Don’t forget to bring board straps even if they’re the cheap ones. Don’t take your boards with glassed-on fins and risk getting damaged in transit. Don’t be disrespectful. As a guest in the country, tread lightly and leave nature as you found it. Make friends with locals for the inside scoop to restaurants and surf spots. Don’t reveal secret surf spots when you post a photo on Instagram or Facebook.
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Minolta Weathermatic-A Minolta Weathermatic-A Camera
Minolta Weathermatic-A Camera 110 underwater camera First manufactured in 1980, this sturdy waterproof film camera is a favorite vintage gem of underwater photography enthusiasts. We referred to this instruction guide for basics, let our creativity fly, and loved the unpredictable surprises that came with shooting film.
Your new Minolta Weathermatic-A is the ideal do-anything, go-anywhere photographic traveling companion. It is equally as comfortable capturing deep powder on a mountain as it submerged in the pool or salty ocean.
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Minolta Weathermatic-A Its rugged watertight construction and 110 format conveniences (you can still find this film from Lomo), such as drop-in cartridge film loading, built-in electronic flash, and compact size makes taking quality photos simple and easy in even the most adverse conditions.
Seeababe and film photography devotee Luki O’Keefe gave her advice for framing the shot. “To me, shooting with a film camera rather than a digital camera is like growing your own vegetables rather than buying them. It takes trial and error, but they feel more meaningful and organic in the end.�
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Looking into the eyepiece of your Weathermatic-A you will see a bright frame with focussymbol settings above it. What you see inside this frame is the approximate subject area at the three farther focus-knob settings. Pictures at the two closer settings should be framed within the two short parallaxcorrection marks near the righthand corners of the frame.
Minolta Weathermatic-A “I love to shoot underwater photography because I’m an underwater kind of girl! Every time I shoot friends from land I just end up jumping in with them. I think the photos that are taken in the water make the viewer feel apart of it… in order to touch people you have to really live and create stimulating moments. Or else what is there to capture?”
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Styling out of a Suitcase
Styling out of a Suitcase
As a stylist for high-profile fashion magazines like Vanity Fair Italy, Elisabetta Dal Bello reveals her expert tips on how to fix wardrobe snags, step up your style game, and what to pack for a trip. In my styling bags: I have my style that is very personal, but usually the accessories and clothes that I pack depend on the story. For example, if I need to make a color story, I will bring all colored stuff. If I need to make a retro story I will bring things of that period. I usually always bring with me a couple of hats. They immediately give the right attitude to any model. But there’s always a piece or a pair of shoes that are completely out of the blue from the story because I like the idea of the unexpected in my aesthetic. For Seea I brought: Little pieces like mini skirts, shirts, cropped tops, long silk skirts, lace pants—easy and light pieces. The main items were Seea suits, so the other clothes just need to be part of the accessories but nothing too important or massive. My kit is never missing: Safety pins! A good stylist couldn’t leave without them. Safety pins are the stylist’s best friend! They could reduce a shirt or pants to two sizes and erase any unaesthetic wrinkles from any clothes. 42
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My fashion advice for a surf trip: Try to pack your style in a small space. That means bring your favorite small pieces—better if you can use them as layers like a crop top, your favorite T-shirt and maybe a light cashmere sweater for the AC on the airplane. Seea pieces are the perfect match to the idea of layers. Mix a Seea item worn in the morning for a surf session and wear the same item at night plus a nice silk blouse. It’s the best solution in a tiny space! My advice for girls choosing a swimsuit: Feel good and confident with the style you are looking for. For example, I’m the kind of girl who looks good in '70s style. I could never wear a '50s skirt or a pin-up girl bustier because I know it does not represent my style. The most important thing is to find something that represents our personal style the best. The secret is to valorize the better side of us. If you have super long legs or a tiny waist or a good skin color, always choose something that makes you feel your best.
Look 1: Wearing a chunky oversized sweater on top of the Swami’s is the perfect way to warm up after a sunset session, and why not for an aperitif on the beach too?
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Look 2: For a romantic mood in the Hermosa, try an all-pastel palette with silk fluttery shorts in dusty pink and chic sandals in baby blue leather.
Look 4: Combine the Palomar crop top with a maxi skirt and striped espadrilles and be ready to party in exotic South Pacific-style as the elegant version of a hula dancer.
Look 3: Simply add a cute fringe bag and fitted skirt to the Riviera to transform this one-piece into a glamorous bustier look for a day of shopping.
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Sand to the Street
Stroll from brunch straight to the beach in one fell swoop. Seea’s water-friendly sleeveless rashguard tops and surf leggings feel as easy as a tank top and yoga pants. Layer on a few cool accessories —a lightweight denim shirt that can be
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thick enough to act as a UPF sun protective barrier, colorful Vans flipflops, and a five-panel hat—to stretch the same outfit from the sandy shoreline to the street. Voilå!
Lucy wears: Tunitas Swim Tank in Apricot, Calafia Surf Leggings in Limestone
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You can’t believe the jackpot you’ve scored. A secluded beach, the rhythm of waves pulsing like a heartbeat–steady, nonstop, and unfolding flawlessly. All of the variable elements align in unison to make this rare, natural perfection come alive. Discovering a secret spot in bloom is a priceless fortune and it’s just you and your friends as witnesses. Let go. Time disappears.
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Lola wears: Martinique Neoprene One-Piece Jenayl wears: Palomar Crop Top Rashguard in Tea Leaf, Leucadia Skirted High-Waist Bottom in Blue Fossil.
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La Casa Bonita
La Casa bonita Step inside your oceanfront dream home.
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La Casa Bonita Lola wears: Hermosa Swim Shirt in Limestone Lucy wears: Palmas Surf-Suit in Copper
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Lola wears: Jalama Bikini Top and Bottom in Sea Glass
Jealous worthy views from your bedroom window, your own private pool, and open balconies to breathe in salty ocean breeze—point, click,
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La Casa Bonita Lucy wears: Seea x Vans sandals
smile and tag your amigas for most-liked Instagram photos ever. We might never leave this vacation home bliss.
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La Casa Bonita *Styling Tip: Cropped tops look great with sophisticated long skirts. The two contrasting shapes—a mini top mixed with a long and feminine bottom—make a splendid pair.
Mele wears: Palomar Crop Top Rashguard in Sea Glass
Lola wears: Del Mar 1mm Neoprene Rashguard in Undersea
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Encantado, Israel. Israel Preciado is unmistakable in the line-up. Wearing a mask of white zinc, legs as quick as a spider, and sweeping drop-knee turns, he possesses a psychic instinct for each wave’s character and nestling in its pocket. Born and raised in Nayarit, Mexico, Israel is an official mayor of the beach town, a big brother, and a lynchpin that connects traveling surfers to realizing their dream vacation. He does all this with panache and speaking in the most tweetable quotes. Here were a few of our favorites.
Encantado, Israel On why he doesn’t linger on the shoreline: “I don’t like to be on the beach. I’m anal about the sand.” On turning down partying with bikini models: “They are super gorgeous, but I don’t need that in my life.” On his favorite point break wave: “That wave—it’s sacred. It’s like making love to a virgin.” On choosing fins: “It’s like chicks, you never know how it’s going to work out in different situations” Find him at surfinmexico.com
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The Simple Life Lucy Mejia is an inspiration for living a simple life in a beautiful environment filled with healthy and joyful pursuits. Her morning starts in the oceanfront jungle palapa in Mexico that she calls home with her partner Jose, and the daylight hours are spent surfing, being active and making tasty food. As co-owner of the local healthy food restaurant Café Esperanza, Lucy Mejia is our go-to expert for easy and delicious recipes that are full of fresh ingredients. “Discovering this small surfing village, with an abundant local, organic farmers’ market and more than six surf breaks within a 20-minute drive, we were sold!” she says of her current home in Mexico. “Being from Byron Bay, Australia, one of the most beautiful places in the world to me, I never thought I would find another place to call home. I am so grateful.” Lucy easily adapted to her new environment and embraced the indigenous and seasonal flora and fauna as a fresh palate of ingredients for new recipes. “I believe that food is medicine. When I prepare medicine I do it consciously with intention and love. We Seea 2014
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at CafÊ Esperanza believe that we are all born in perfect harmony and balance with nature. The choices we make throughout our lifetime affect this balance. Our vision, intentions, and ultimately our food is developed with you in mind and is based on our desire to assist, inspire and nurture you into making the healthiest choices in life, enabling you to explore your full potential!� Lucy says.
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Until the sun
Join the ceremonial gathering of watching the sun set into the sea. From the open ocean or perched on the sand, the cinema of shifting ombre colors and light bouncing off the clouds is nothing short of magical. Squeeze out every minute of evening glass-off until you become silhouettes and shadows.
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goes down Until the sun goes down Luki wears: Del Mar Neoprene Rashguard in Undersea, Palisades Neoprene Shorts in smooth skin. (bottom photo) From left to right: Mele wears: Crop Top and Leucadia Skirted High-Waist-Bottom in Blue Fossil. Jenayl wears: Belmont Romper in Magenta.
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Jenayl wears: Belmont Romper in Magenta. Mele wears: Leucadia Skirted High-Waist-Bottom in Blue Fossil.
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Superfoods for Surfing a By Lucy Meji
In Mexico we are blessed with an abundance of readily available superfoods — calorie sparse and nutrient-dense foods —that pack a lot of punch for their weight. They are superior sources of antioxidants and essential nutrients. Five of my favorite local superfoods are: coconut (ultra-hydrating electrolytes), mesquite (high vitamins and minerals), chia (high in protein, amino acids, and fiber), cocoa (concentrated antioxidants) and spirulina (high in protein). Coconuts are central to my life here in the jungle! My mornings ceremoniously include opening a fresh coconut with my machete as I check the swell.
Sayulita Superfood Smoothie This is my favorite breakfast smoothie because it has all my essential nutritional needs to start the day and it’s all local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. The recipe is flexible depending on what ingredients are available.
Ingredients: Flesh and water of one coconut 2 Tbsp of Mesquite Powder 2 Tbsp of Maca 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1/2 Tbsp of Vanilla 1 Tbsp cinnamon Agave or raw honey to your taste 1 ripe banana 1 cup of ice 1 cup of water An easy way to impress your friends with breakfast after the surf is to take the leftover smoothie and make a quinoa breakfast in a clear tall glass. Layer pre-cooked red and white quinoa with layers of smoothie and fresh fruit. My preference is banana, mango, and berries when they are available. You can also use apple and pear if this is local for you. Top it off with diced dates, figs, hemp seeds, and bee pollen. Que rico! If you’re trying to stay off dairy you won’t even notice it missing in this creamy deliciousness. Enjoy! Seea 2014
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Perfect white
Mele and Jenayl find heaven, suspended on the nose and white clouds of beach foam.
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An expert of filming motion pictures, videographer Will Mayer’s van life is always on the move. Videographer Will Mayer once got on the wrong bus in Central America. “In a lot of countries where I didn’t speak the language, I’ve been lost for days,” he says. “I’ve definitely had some issues traveling because I purposely try to go into every trip with a very vague plan and just let things unfold.” But winging it has always seemed to be a sort of motif for Will, who landed his first job filming for Vans when he was just 14 years old. “I lied and said I was a few years older,” he laughs. “They bought it and started sending me on trips. It was crazy because here were all these skaters, surfers, and snowboarders I had grown up idolizing. I had no idea where I would go, but I decided not to go to college, buy a van, and drive west. Best decision of my life.” Will’s success as a sought-after videographer has transformed him into something of a nomad, a bicoastal professional with a perpetual commute between New York and Los Angeles. “Personally, I can’t stay in one place for more than a month before I feel claustrophobic, so it works out,” he says. That’s where his spontaneous adventures come into play - a three-day trip to Costa Rica that led Will to Panama, where he jumped on a boat out to Bocas del Toro islands. Or an Icelandic work trip where he bumped into National Geographic and roamed the country with them for the better part of a month.
Will recently rode out a long stint of corporate jobs beholden to meticulous storyboards and scripts, so capturing the Seea girls on film in Mexico for our video lookbook was a return to his run and gun shooting roots. “It was refreshing to create something fun,” he says. “Style is a huge factor in both my life and work. I believe your style is your identity. It’s what separates you from a million other cats all doing something similar.” By the looks of Will’s impressive portfolio, we’d say he doesn’t have much to worry about when it comes to imitators.
Favorite home break: Democrats Point on Long Island, New York. Ideal trip: Sailing in the Soloman Islands. Current quiver: 5’6” Almond Quadkumber, 5’8” Stretch Fletcher Four Fin, 5’10” Patterson Thruster, 6’2” Step Up.
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