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Jacket: Helmut Lang, Top: Nicholas (also available here), Skirt: Zara (sold out – similar here), Bag: Chanel (borrowed from my sister!), Shoes: Proenza Schouler, Sunglasses: Celine, Earrings: c/o BaubleBar, Rings: c/o Henri Bendel and Ippolita
{ shot by Alex Beck and The Style Scribe }
This look is everything! I was totally in love when you posted it on Insta… Aren’t those Baublebar earrings the best? I wear mind all the time. Great look and pretty photos. You have me dreaming of California :) TGIF!
xo, Bekka
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So pretty! Love this outfit on you!
xx
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These photos are amazing! You’re killing it in this outfit! So fab!
xo
Brooke du jour
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This top and skirt go together so well, I seriously thought it was a dress. What an adorable place, looks like your vacation was a blast.
Love that edgy crop top! The architecture at the hotel is gorgeous
Simply stunning, Merritt! This dress is absolutely amazing on you. Hope you have a great weekend!
Heidi D.
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Your outfits from Cali have been amazing! I love this outfit, especially the picture with the jacket thrown over your shoulders. This is so edgy yet ladylike. Have a great weekend!
Nicole
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Love this look! So chic, Merritt!!
Amberly
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Superb! Modern elegance at its’ best! This is the way to style a crop top! This hotel looks so quintessential California! Loving the colorful Spanish tiles and the lemon trees! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)
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One of my favorite looks on you.
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Love this look! Rancho Santa Fe is one of my favorite places in Southern California. Looks like you had a lovely vacation!
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Leather is everything.
xoxo Kennedy
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LOVE that you were there and so glad you enjoyed it! My grandfather actually build Rancho Valencia :) xx
I love your chanel, and you look beautiful
in love with the skirt and top! beautiful outfit!
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That crop top is amazing, you look so FOXY! get it gurh!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Love that dress on you and you have such a great tan!
I would have never guessed this skirt was faux leather! The crop top is perfect. And I am saying 100% yes to that Halogen shift dress!
Maggie
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Merritt, you look STUNNING!! I love the edgy crop top paired with the full skirt–OBSESSED!!
XO Color Me Courtney
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Love this tough and feminine look, gorgeous girl.
xo
PinkSole
The gauchos are so you. I tried the leather shift on during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale but it didn’t work for me :-(
Love that bag!!! It goes perfectly with the crop and skirt!
Jenna from Visions of Vogue
What a great outfit Merritt! At first I thought you were wearing a dress or at least two pieces that were from the same designer. The top and skirt look great together and I love how you paired the Nicholas top with a piece from Zara..I love it when you can easily mix high and low priced pieces. I think I need to look for some leather pieces to add to my closet for the fall!
xo Nan
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I love Rancho Valencia and the leather on leather crop top! Hope you had a great time – the views and the resort are amazing!
Absolutely love the look. The bag is lovely and the way you put the crop top and skirt together is wonderful.
Made in Mauve
Those shoes are amazing!
xoxo
Candace
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Your hair is such a beautiful color! And I’m loving this earrings. XO
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