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PS – I just picked up two new pairs of jeans from James Jeans, and I’m convinced they were made just for me. They fit like a glove and are so flattering! The pair you see here is called the High Class Coated Skinny. High waisted, coated and black? Done and done. Shop them here.
Shirt: Theory, Denim: James Jeans, Bag: Alexander Wang, Shoes: Aquazzura, Hat: J.Crew, Sunglasses: Triwa, Earrings: Rue Gembon, Ring: Ippolita, Nails: OPI in Nein Nein Nein OK Fine!
I was just about to say these jeans were made for you, such a great fit.
xo
PinkSole
I have been spying this cap for a while and I really love how you styled it! It is beautiful with the leather detail and is perfect with your fair skin!
Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com
That bag…serious swoon!
Heidi Daoud
http://www.wishesandreality.com
You can totally pull-off a baseball cap, the only place this type of hat would serve me is when working out. I agree with you on the sneaks, love how you dressed it up with a pair of killer heals:)
Okay this is totally the kind of sport chic I can get behind! Love this!
Obsessed.with.your.shoes. Pictures turned out great!
xo
Brooke du jour
http://www.brookedujour.com
You look so cute and I really, really need those shoes I think!
Love this look, especially since I’m a cap girl. I throw one on at least once a week. Anyway, you great! PS, it totally slipped my mind that you had the Emma/BaubleBar necklace on for Mondays post. I think the necklace is awesome, so colorful and fun.
Merritt, you look so cute and sporty! Love this look. :)
xx
Kelly | Kelly in the City
Major bag crush! I don’t think I can pull of a baseball cap but you definitely can!
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Hats are a great fall accessory! Love the color of yours!
Love love love your leather hat! Its looks so great, such a great fashionable improvement to the classic baseball hat.
xo Nan – Simply Elegant Blog
You looking amazing in those jeans!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Cute look!
Love this sporty yet chic look!
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I am LOVING the sporty chic trend. I feel so silly trying it out though! Any tips to ease into it? http://meowemily.blogspot.com/
LOVE the heels too. It adds a pop of color, has a velvety texture, and has a unique design. Definitely sporty chic.
Sporty chic is right!! Love how you styled this look! Classic, youthful and edgy all at once!
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is the sizing true to size?
for the jeans? Yes! And they’re stretchy.
Love the hat and sunnies!
xoxo Kennedy
Saguaros & Stilettos
Merritt, that merlot color (or is it oxblood or burgundy or maroon…who knows!) looks amazing with your skin tone. Last year, I purchased a black leather baseball cap from ASOS, and I wear it constantly. I believe it’s still available if that’s what you had in mind by a black version. Also, your hair is making me majorly envious. I’m going to grow mine out starting now!
Love this outfit!
Morgan
http://www.eenymeenyminymorgan.blogspot.com
This look is really well put together and amazing. I especially love the bag.
I love how you managed to keep the casual sporty look so elegant! I am totally in love with your heels!
X
Miri
http://currentlywearing.com
Love the burgundy accents – absolutely my favorite color this fall, can’t wait to incorporate more of it into my outfits!
K.xo
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