When I travel I want to look elegant whether I’m just chilling or out and about seeing the sights. And when I’m going somewhere balmy, lightweight cotton and beautifully crafted details make for the most perfect vacation outfits. Click to see which Merlette pieces I’m packing for my upcoming trip south of the equator.

Matches Fashion is back in Los Angeles to celebrate Frieze Art Fair! This year you can shop a curated edit of the new Spring Summer 2022 collections February 12 – 18, 11am – 6pm at Simon House, 1113 N Hillcrest Road, Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, 90210. RSVP here.

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We have been in our new home for a year and one month, furnishing at a deliberately slow pace, only bringing in very considered pieces, ensuring we make the best use of space and bring a sense of calm, comfort and beauty to our everyday living. As we continue to fluff our nest, I will share new additions here on The Sort, my little off-Instagram sanctuary. Click READ MORE to see the latest.

My lord and savior Dolly Parton once famously said of her grooming , “it costs a lot of money to look this cheap.” I belong to a different sect. Whenever someone drops the phrase “effortless style'‘, I think, “it takes a lot of effort to look this effortless”. Except when it comes to makeup, I really can barely lift a finger. You’ll never catch me hotdogging with a smokey eye. Nor flexing with a bold red lip. Nor stunting with lashes extentions. I just don’t have the face for makeup more advanced than filled-in brows. Nor the skills to apply even eyeliner. Nor the time to invest. Above all, I have no desire to guild this lily. Even after dark, it’s the same no makeupy makeup for me. All day everyday. I haven’t timed my makeup application routine but I bet I come in at under 5 minutes. Click READ MORE for a rundown of products I’ve honed it down to over the years, and how I use them.

Apologies in advance for the inside baseball here, but for this Sort is mostly for aspiring stylists. I used to get a lot of DMs asking for career advice and honestly, since I always feel like I’m figuring it out myself, I never feel confident I would be helpful dishing out guidance. And when I do, you’ll be sorry you got me started. At this time, I’m more than happy to discuss the nitty gritty of my set essentials, especially a list of the most practical tools of the trade. And perhaps through such minutiae I can reveal some overall wisdom I have gleaned on my journey.

Tall leather boots have been the foundation of my fall wardrobe for a couple of years now and they’re still going strong. Now I’m sharing a round up of tall boots I recommend. A few are from my own personal wishlist, and a few are tried and true boots I own and can therefore vouch for their comfort & quality. Seventies and equestrian styles are the most timeless in my opinion. But I included some wild cards in case you want to make a more adventurous purchase.

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