





Last weekend Dallas was blessed with record low temps, so I took advantage and paired my new Theory dress with my go-to summer jacket (both pieces are on sale!). The clean lines of the dress make it a little dressy for a regular night out, but with a more casual layering piece it’s the perfect weekend look! I finally pulled out my first shoe purchase for fall, these flared ankle boots by Gianvito Rossi. I couldn’t wait one more minute! You know me, no sense of delayed gratification. Aren’t they fun? A little sleeker than your typical bootie. A few other boots I’m hoping to add to my arsenal this fall include this flat over-the-knee boot, and these western sling-backs that I mentioned last week. Maybe I’ll find something on my trip this week!
If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that yesterday I jetted off to California with my mom, sister and grandmother for our annual girls trip to Carlsbad! I’m obviously thrilled to get away from the Texas heat for awhile and soak up the sunshine. I’m looking forward to some great meals at old favorites and a few new spots, shopping at Carlsbad Premium Outlets (the Barney’s and Theory outlets are a must) and hopefully I’ll have some time by the pool. Stay in the loop by following me on Instagram, if you aren’t already!
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Jacket: Current/Elliot (on sale!), Dress: Theory (on sale! also available in orange), Bag: Clare Vivier c/o Piperlime, Shoes: Gianvito Rossi (also available in a close-toe style), Earrings: c/o Kendra Scott, Rings: c/o Stripes & Sequins x BaubleBar and Chanel
{ shot by Krystal Schlegel }
Nice layering and black and white. These shoes are so chic!
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Love this ensemble, it”s chic and sexy. Your booties are fabulous.
xo
PinkSole
Layering basics is a must for me come fall. I love this simple and stylish this whole outfit comes together.
Great pieces! Love that dress! You look amazing in it!
Oh and I’m glad you had a wonderful time with your mom and sister! The trip looks like so much fun!
So cute! I love that jacket – you’re the one that got me hooked on my velvet x lily aldridge jacket and now I want this one!
Looking good, girlfriend! Ow ow!
xo
Brooke du jour
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Those HEELS!! They are killer!! I wouldn’t have been able to wait either! To. die. for!!!!
xx. Michelle
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Love how you layered that dress over a slouchy jacket. The perfect transitional look!
That Theory dress is amazing!!
Nice dress. Have fun on your girls trip!
that jacket is still one of my favs…have you seen their fall utility jacket?! its perffffection
Amazing! Love these types of pieces because you can wear them so many ways.
xo, Amy Ann
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Loving the jacket with the LBD and that clutch! Have fun in Cali!
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Just ordered that clutch, can’t wait to get it! This look is perfection!
Heidi D.
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Love how these turned out! The black dress is gorgeous on you!
Such a perfect summer jacket, and love those booties! Have a great time in Cali!
xo
Sam
I’m in love with those shoes! I wouldn’t have been able to wait to wear them either! I hope you are having a great time in CA!
Nicole
Nicole to the Nines
Those booties are my favorite, so flattering on the foot! <3
Eleventh & Sixteenth
LOVE the jacket! That is a perfect staple for a Dallas closet!
Holy hellllll you look stunning lady!
I love simple/basic looks. Always so refreshing!
xoxo Kennedy
Northern Indigo
Amazing LBD, perfection
Hello gorgeous! Those shoes – I love!
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I love those shoes — they are too perfect!!
Love this outfit – so clean and chic! Hope you are having a wonderful summer Merritt!
those booties are AMAZING. One of my fav things about fall is LAYERING! Did you see the Haute Hippie coat on sale with NM?similar to the coat pictured!
thought you might like
xoxo
DD
That jacket!! Too good.
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love the entire outfit .. very downtown chic :)
-Neha
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Hi Merritt! You’re fabulous in that LBD! Classic, simple and elegant! Perfect!
Isabel
xoxo
Oh my gosh those heels, love!! Great outfit as always Merritt, love that leopard clare vivier clutch.
xo Nan
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AHHHH, I die!This is perfect.
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I love this bag. Can’t get enough! XO
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