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Tales of Travel

By Nathan Coker
In Bayou Fashion
Mar 28th, 2018
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From the Texas Hill Country to the urban jungle, these looks represent the season’s best.

Model: Ellie Jackson, MUAH by Meka Bennett, Photography by Martin G Meyers

This fashion shoot is a promotion for “Fashion Fusion – Where Dance Meets Design,” a presentation with DBK Dance and Performing Arts to benefit Cancer Foundation League. Join us for Fashion Fusion on April 28th at the Monroe Civic Center Arena. All of the boutiques featured have donated their time and best runway looks for this event.

THE LOFT
This breezy floral one-piece features wide bell sleeves and a keyhole cut-out taking front and center! The elastic waistline holds high-rise shorts that flutter down to a cheeky silhouette. Accessorize with an iconic platform wedge and gunmetal hoops. STICKWORK AT PEASE PARK

THE NUDE NOMAD
This jacket is boho glamour at its best. It features a clever compilation of crinkled chiffon, mirror dots, beading, embroidery and fringing that combines to form a statement piece. Pair with a simple, chic black crop pant and these open toe, heels with wrap around ankle tie glitter ribbon. Accessorize with a Rolling Stones record purse, and chokers in varying lengths. THE MEAN EYED CAT IN AUSTIN, TX

CARA’S BOUTIQUE
We adore this flirty flounce top in this bold green hue with matching culotte pants with tie front. This outfit is perfect for spring or summer – making it a great set for your wardrobe. Accessorize with gold and white tassel earrings, beaded bracelets and these fabulous strapy block heels.
HOPE OUTDOOR GALLERY

CHANTICLEER’S
Ready for date night? This stylish gray romper is the perfect fit. Flattering for many body types, it features a criss-cross front and tie at the waist. Accessorize with a leather cross body with a hand-burnished finish, and leather sandals with a distressed, vintage feel. Add a choker and long gold necklace, beaded bracelets, round sunglasses and a straw hat for fun in the sun. PETER PAN MINI-GOLF

DOT DOT’S BOUTIQUE
This striped button-down top in white and black is classically a chic piece for your wardrobe. This boxy button down top features striped long sleeves and small side slits. Pair it with these mid-rise skinny stretch jeans and gray faux leather ankle boots with side cutout. Accessorize with a calf hair purse, gold necklace and gold/gray earrings.
LITTLE LUCY’S MINI DONUT TRUCK ON RAINEY STREET

K-SERA BOUTIQUE
This shorts suit has all the makings of a sleek and stylish power suit but with a truncated hem for maximum ventilation. We love the the combination of navy and tan pinstripes, paired with this metallic navy top. Ellie looks fierce in these white ankle strapped heels with adjustable strap. Accessorize with a hammered cuff, silver choker and earrings. MURAL AT WALTER SEAHOLM DRIVE

SADIE C’S
This rusty rose lace dress is fun and flirty. The flounce hem and ruffled sleeves add distinct detailing for a look that is perfectly tailored. Add these simple gold bangles with stone accents and gold tear drop earrings.
SOUTH CONGRESS AT SAN JOSÉ HOTEL

HERRINGSTONE’S
For breezy spring nights, this lightweight and semi-sheer cotton buttondown has an oversized slouchy fit with a raw, unfinished trim. Layer with a printed kimono featuring side vents that convert into a front tie detail and these white pull-on flare jeans. Add a leopard print open toe shoe, feather earrings and a gold and gunmetal chain necklace. MOUNT BONNELL, AUSTIN, TX

THE FLEURTY GINGER BOUTIQUE
This jumpsuit is set to wow at parties and evenings on the town thanks to a sexy deep v-neck, trendy stripes and flattering fit. Accessorize with a turquoise and gold tassel necklace, a turquoise beaded choker and gold earrings. SWAN PEDAL BOAT AT CAPITAL CRUISES ON LADY BIRD LAKE

RON ALEXANDER CLOTHIERS
Made from soft premium linen for comfort in warmer weather, this pigment printed shirt has a solid color for an incredible look that gets better over time. A front pocket provides the perfect spot for your Havana or wraparound shades. Pair it with a yellow luxurious laid-back tee, and Tommy Bahama plaid shorts.
BOARDWALK AT LADY BIRD LAKE

ELEVEN 26
This cold-shoulder mini dress features a sweetheart neckline and a flirty ruffled bodice with straight skirt. Accessorize with a tortoise shell bracelet, necklace and earrings. Finish the look with a simple, sophisticated black pump.
TEXAS STATE CAPITOL

HEMLINE MONROE
Meet the perfect combination of sexy, supportive and stylish. The bralette-style Greenhouse Top features triangle cups, front tie and closure detail finished with removable pads for an eye-catchingly flattering fit against the chest. Add a floral kimono coverup, fringed slides accented with braided rope trim, the beach weekend bag with tassel detail, a gray agate ring, beaded bracelets and half moon necklace.
MCKINNEY FALLS STATE PARK