TALK Fashion: Ready for a Great Escape
Weekends are meant for getaways to serene settings, cool mountaintops and retro lodging with classic Frank Lloyd Wright details — and packing a wardrobe to match.
Skyline Lodge in Highlands, NC serves up all of this and more as a backdrop for spring trends. It's easy to escape in style with classic stripes, modern textures, crisp white denim and versatile accessories -- taking you from the trail to dinner and everything in between.
Styled By: Ann Nelson and Ashley Snelgrove
Photographer: Will Crooks
Make Up and Hair: Latia Curtis
Assistant to Make Up and Hair: Julia Swarmm
Model: Lorna Johnson represented by Directions USA
Location: A special thanks to Skyline Lodge, Highlands NC
8480 – Antonia Pant in Whitewash by Trina Turk, $298 at Monkees of the West End
Tabitha Top in White by Mink Pink, $109 at Monkees of the West End
Willow Hoops in Gold by Sheila Fjal, $112 at Monkees of the West End
Sista Buckles Platform in Cognac by AGL, $530 Monkees of the West End
St. Barts Petit Tote in Orange by Naghedi, $225 Monkees of the West End
8621- Ponte Wide Leg Pant in Black by Ripley Rader, $198 at Monkees of the West End Madison Bangle, $85, Beaded Eternity Bangle, $95 and Bamboo Bangle $85 all by Julie Vos at Monkees of the West End
Yoo-Hoo Studs in Gold by Sheila Fjal, $93 at Monkees of the West End
Sista Buckles Platform in Cognac by AGL, $530 Monkees of the West End
8910 and 8942
Celine Vest in Stone by One Gray Day, $178 at Monkees of the West End
Harper Jean in Whitewash by Agolde, $228 at Monkees of the West End
Leonnie Ballet Flat in Brown by Loeffler Randall, $275 at Monkees of the West End
Small Hammered Gold Hoop by Julie Vos, $75 at Monkees of the West End
9006- Sabrina Denim Dress in Navy by Jude Connally, $268 at Monkees of the West End
Colette Beaded Hoops in Gold by Julie Vos, $95 at Monkees of the West End
Frank Heeled Sandal in Nude/Green/Red by Loeffler Randall, $375 at Monkees of the West End
9086- Gabriella Midi Dress in Taupe by Curaae, $249 at Monkees of the West End
Wrap Belt in Black by B Low the Belt, $145 at Monkees of the West End
Wink Sandal in Black by Dolce Vita, $100 at Monkees of the West End
Collette Beaded Hoops in Gold by Julie Vos, $95 at Monkees of the West End
9304- Dawson Top in Mandarin by Love the Label, $175 at Monkees of the West End
Bridget Crop Jean by DL1961, $209 at Monkees of the West End
Witny Sandal in Light Natural by Dolce Vita, $140 at Monkees of the West End
Elizabeth Sunglasses by Krewe, $315 at Monkees of the West End
9485- Sarabell Smocked Dress in Galaxy Blue by Nation, Ltd, $181 at Monkees of the West End
Stone and Fresh Water Pearl Necklace, $35 at Monkees of the West End
Liza Platform Sandal in Natural by Loeffler Randall, $350 at Monkees of the West End
9595- Ellicot Dress in Maritime by Tanya Taylor, $395 at Monkees of the West End
Sista Buckles Platform in Cognac by AGL, $530 Monkees of the West End
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