Seattle - October 27, 2008

Sea and Be Seen

Mer Fall Collection

Though economic advisors tout the charms of a staycation, home is not where you want your heart (or arse).

Vicarious globetrotters should slip into a piece from Mer instead.

Inspired by street style in the Parisian quarter Les Marais, designer Angie Wright channels the creative yet pulled-together local look in charming jackets, blouses, and dresses for autumn.

The Quarter Pleat dress with lace detail and buttons along the back of the high neck is the perfect frock in which to play coquette. Gainsbourg, the slouchy cotton voile top, is named for chanteuse Charlotte. And the wool boucle Winter Bonfire Beach Jacket is perfect for daydreaming oceanside.

Which brings us to Wright’s port of call for spring: surfing in Costa Rica.

Consider it your ticket to ride.

Available at Last Waltz, 1406 18th Avenue (206-328-5512); online at letrainbleu.com. To see styles, go to mercollection.com.