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Guest Fashion Editor - Lisa Merrill


  • By Black Tie Staff
  • | 11:00 a.m. January 19, 2011
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GUEST FASHION EDITOR: LISA MERRILL

With a long career as an international flight attendant, Lisa Merrill picks up trends during her many exotic travels. Merrill likes wearing color while in Florida but sticks to simple lines and easy-to-travel clothing while working.
"My style is individualized, and I'd say, European-based and fashion-forward because I travel all the time." - Lisa Merrill
CARLISLE 
COLLECTION DRESS
CARLISLE COLLECTION DRESS "This is a happy dress, especially because I wore it to my son's wedding. It has a 'Mad Men' look with the full skirt."
LAUNDRY DRESS
LAUNDRY DRESS "This is the best dress for summer - it's comfortable and perfect for Florida."
JORYA DRESS
JORYA DRESS "A great, easy dress but with something unexpected. It's a straight sheath, but the sequins give it a pop, and it can be worn during day or night."
TUNIC
TUNIC "I bought this tunic in India, but it's perfect for Florida. Sometimes I wear tunics as dresses or with white jeans. Linen is a great fabric, cool and comfortable, and the embellishments are fabulous."
DONNA KARAN SKIRT
DONNA KARAN SKIRT "I love the movement of this skirt. It started as a longer skirt, but I like to make skirts shorter and give them my own twist, because I know what works for me."
CARLISLE COLLECTION SKIRT
CARLISLE COLLECTION SKIRT "I love the colors - the beading is like a work of art. It's fun and happy."
MARLENE BROWN BANGLES
MARLENE BROWN BANGLES "My friend designs this jewelry in New York. These bangles are fun and go with everything. They have a simple look but make a big statement."
EMILIO PUCCI SHOES
EMILIO PUCCI SHOES "These are great daytime shoes, and I really like slingbacks. I get dressed fast - I certainly cannot be late for work - so these are great."
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SHOES
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SHOES "There's a light of elegance to these shoes - not to mention I love pink."
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HANDBAG
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HANDBAG "This bag is very architectural, a work of art. I like things with a lot of style."
THEA 
HANDBAG
THEA HANDBAG "I met Thea in Hong Kong - she designs great bags. This one is big enough to hold everything and is a great travel bag. Everything to me is travel - related."
SOPHIE LEMAITRE HANDBAG
SOPHIE LEMAITRE HANDBAG "I bought this in France; it's very fun. It's different and grabs attention."

 

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