Atlanta - May 14, 2008

Under Standing

Merino Boutique

You’ve been known to pounce on international trends well before they hit the mainland.

So hop to new Aussie-centric Merino boutique, just opened next to the Y-3 store across from Lenox Square Mall.

Oz native and boutique owner Amel Hadid Ead stocks lines from around the world (Christian Cota couture, Dada Dress, Willow, and Plastic Island print tops and coats) as well as hard-to-finds (she’s wrangled an exclusive Nicole Miller jewelry spread).

Pop in for an espresso or take in a runway presentation on a wall-mounted flat-screen. (Currently showing: Christian Cota’s spring 2008 collection.) Then thumb through airy looks like one-shoulder Nancy Rose flutter tanks, Felix Ray handbags, and color-splashed Keemia dresses.

You’ll be hot to trot from head to down under.

Merino, 3400 Around Lenox Drive, suite 200 (404-846-6307 or merinoatlanta.com).

Correction: In yesterday’s edition of DailyCandy Deals, we left out the code for the 25% discount at Mr. Charles Shop. Make up for lost time by shopping now! Oh, and before we forget, the code is DC2008.