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I also wanted to mention the jeans in the first look. Last week week I stopped by a party at Elements Boutique in Dallas to support my friend Devon who was co-hosting the event with TROA Jeans. This new-to-me brand started in Korea, where the founders (Troa Cho and her son, Song) utilized traditional Korean paper artistry to transform mulberry bark into luxury denim. Each piece of denim is dyed naturally too! The team was nice enough to gift me a pair, so I chose the Tuxedo jeans. I don’t have a style like these in my closet yet – they’re more elevated and dressy than the rest of my denim, so they’ll be perfect for day-to-night! Another style I love is the Crosby Mid-Rise Cigarette jean – the zipper detail and skinny fit are flattering and fun, don’t you think? If you’re in Dallas, head over to Elements Boutique on Lovers Lane to shop the TROA collection! If you’re not in Dallas, shop the collection here.
LOOK #1 // Jacket: Morgan James, Top: Milly (similar here), Jeans: c/o TROA, Hat: c/o Preston & Olivia, Bag: Givenchy, Shoes: Elizabeth & James (similar here), Earrings: Rue Gembon, Bracelet: Fitbit, Ring: Ippolita, Lips: Laura Mercier Lip Glace in Orchid layered over Laura Mercier Creme Lip Color in Truly Red
LOOK #2 // Jacket: Morgan James, Top: Sen, Jeans: Current/Elliott, Bag: Chanel, Shoes: Vince, Earrings: BaubleBar, Watch: Michele, Watch Band: Michele, Ring: Ippolita
LOVE these VInce shoes. Great color and perfect fall booties.
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The Morgan James jackets are to die for, I love them!
xo
PinkSole
I am going to have to check out this clothing line! It is simply stunning! I love your jackets and bags as always!
Maggie
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Love both looks, I especially like the tuxedo pants and Vince shooties.
Both jackets are lovely but those Vince booties have my heart
so pretty, love the monochromatic looks!
LOVE your monochrome!
Congratulations to her! The event you hosted was beautiful. Love how loose yet feminine these pieces are, love the colors too
You look gorgeous, M!
Ok, where do I begin? First of all, I LOVE both jackets by Morgan James! Pinning to my Wish List asap! And those tuxedo jeans are seriously perfect!! I adore both looks here because they can easily segue from day to night. So versatile and timeless!
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Ah, I love both looks! Mainly your new Givenchy clutch and those Vince booties!
Both those looks are great! Loving the jacket especially in the first look!
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Both of these looks are amazing, but girl I am really really loving those peep toe booties!
You look incredible! I love that chanel bag and the white jacket :)
<3 Daisy
Simplicity Relished
The grey cape/jacket is gorgeous. My fav!
LOVE both of these looks! That grey jacket is my fave.
Heidi D.
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Both of these looks are so freakin chic! Love the jackets especially!
Love both of those looks, so chic!! Dying over those thick heeled black pumps!
Morgan
http://www.eenymeenyminymorgan.blogspot.com
that second look is to die for! Love love the grey shades. perfection
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That drape jacket is the most gorgeous thing ever and we need your shoes! xx
Loving the clutch!
xoxo Kennedy
Saguaros & Stilettos
Northern Indigo
Love both your looks! You have such a great style!
X
Miri
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These looks are SO me!!! Fall perfection Merritt!!! The draped jacket is amazingggggg!
xx. Michelle
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Absolutely loving both looks! I especially love your Givenchy clutch in the first look, and how it stands out against the darker clothes!
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Liz
http://www.liztheaustinite.com
fall perfection! love the monochromatic looks – so chic
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love! these bags are killer! xo
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Love these jacket! Nice =))
Stunning looks – the Morgan James jackets are awesome!!! You really need to share this post with us at TREND SPIN – FOOTWEAR this week. Hope to see your pretty face there!
Rebecca
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Such a gorgeous look!
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