Hungry for something simple and beautiful? Me too, let’s snack.
Marina Cortbawi can do simple, feminine and elegant in her sleep. Her line Merlette offers beautiful and easy every-day staples for women. By not following trends, Merlette’s slow fashion approach focuses on more thoughtful designs that in turn have a longer life span in your closet. Her pieces pay close attention to the subtle, showing us that beauty is in the details. Simple and often forgiving shapes and silhouettes provide versatility for both body types and seasons. The thing is, you don’t have to think much when styling with Merlette, their pieces are elegant on their own. Here I just took a few of my own closet basics to layer with her current collection. Jeans, a white button down, a military belt, a turtleneck and some jewelry.
Asha Tote This tote drives me crazy, it is so beautiful! The collaboration with artisans from India to create this basket weave pattern is so stunning in person. I love this take on a classic shape. This bag also comes in black and a black and white pattern (if the all white scares you), however they can easily be spot-cleaned.
The Wilding Blouse This blouse makes me feel all giddy and romantic inside. I love an off the shoulder and this simple, almost unnoticeable, contrast hand-stitching makes this off the shoulder not like the others. This shirt looks great tucked into jeans, shorts or over your swimsuit. I am a sucker for a puffy sleeve, so the elastic cuff makes it easy to push these up and make that happen. This beauty is light weight and easy to pack for travel.
The Luna. Wherever you have to go, Luna can join. She is extra pretty and fits everything you could need. She also comes with a strap for an over the shoulder hands free vibe. Don’t be too slick, so try pairing this silk satin baby with a non-shiny outfit—let this fabrication stand on its own.
The Sargent Pant. Easy, comfortable and cool. This pant is causal enough with a sandal and swim or dressy enough with a heel for work. The wide leg and ankle length are always my jam. The slight paper-bag pleats at the waistband look great with a belt for additional texture. This pant also comes in black.
The Siddal Dress Oh she is so easy and packs a great punch. I love her loose and flowly with sandals or belted with a sneaker. I love her with a denim jacket, a bright sweater over or with a turtleneck or button down layered underneath for transitional weather. Merlette does these type of dresses really well. Check out the all the other long and short versions.
The Majorelle Blouse. You had me at smocking. This was my intro to the brand, part of their core collection and in heavy rotation. The detail in the yoke makes this a showstopper no matter the styling or occasion. Put under a blazer or with a crisp button down underneath. I have been known to belt it or tuck it all into a high waisted pant.
The Paz Blouse This beauty is the cute younger sister to the Majorelle above. She’s short sleeved, snaps on the shoulder, which I like to keep open, and that smocking you know I love. This powder blue is even cute on an infrequent beach-goer like me. I happened to have a pair of pants that matched this perfectly, however this blouse would look beautiful with white, khaki, navy or denim bottoms.
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x Sarah