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This fall, grace and glamour rule. Summon sartorial cool with these power play ensembles

August 23, 2012

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
Fifteen-Twenty blouse, $183, Neiman Marcus, 704-442-7900; Milly Combo Miniskirt, $220, Fresh; Rubbish leather jacket, $198, Nordstrom, 704-442-6000; Pelle Moda Waverly Bootie, $230, Step by Sloan; White-and-gold stud earrings, $14, Bevello

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
Fifteen-Twenty blouse, $183, Neiman Marcus, 704-442-7900; Milly Combo Miniskirt, $220, Fresh; Rubbish leather jacket, $198, Nordstrom, 704-442-6000; Pelle Moda Waverly Bootie, $230, Step by Sloan; White-and-gold stud earrings, $14, Bevello

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Eva Franco Charlotte top, $152, Fresh; Minnie pant, $89.50, J.Crew; Topaz and aqua earring, $358, Coplon’s; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello; Towne & Reese Ellie bangle set, $46, Scout & Molly’s; Bangles, $30, set, Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Basket weave clutch, $50, Bevello

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
Eva Franco Charlotte top, $152, Fresh; Minnie pant, $89.50, J.Crew; Topaz and aqua earring, $358, Coplon’s; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello; Towne & Reese Ellie bangle set, $46, Scout & Molly’s; Bangles, $30, set, Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Basket weave clutch, $50, Bevello

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Trina Turk Houndstooth sheath, $318, Sloan; BB Dakota trench, $61.20, Bevello; Kate Spade Kimmy Blush/Glazed Goat Black Patent wedge, $298, Neiman Marcus; Elizabeth and James River sunglasses, $185, Nordstrom; Mother of Pearl, Smoky Quartz, Aquamarine Daisy earrings, $388, Coplon’s, 704-643-1113; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello; Obsidian cuff, $145, Sloan; Bangles, $30 (set), Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Prada Saffiano Lux Top-Handle Open Tote, $2,100, Neiman Marcus; Raj silk scarf, $42, Nordstrom

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
Trina Turk Houndstooth sheath, $318, Sloan; BB Dakota trench, $61.20, Bevello; Kate Spade Kimmy Blush/Glazed Goat Black Patent wedge, $298, Neiman Marcus; Elizabeth and James River sunglasses, $185, Nordstrom; Mother of Pearl, Smoky Quartz, Aquamarine Daisy earrings, $388, Coplon’s, 704-643-1113; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello; Obsidian cuff, $145, Sloan; Bangles, $30 (set), Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Prada Saffiano Lux Top-Handle Open Tote, $2,100, Neiman Marcus; Raj silk scarf, $42, Nordstrom

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French Connection Skimming Shimmer dress, $248, Belk, 704-364-4251; House of Harlow Callan pump, $365, Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Sinner glass earrings, $110, Sloan; Rolo crystal cuff, $58, Sloan; Tory Burch Robinson Chain Bag, $295, Monkee’s of Morrocroft

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
French Connection Skimming Shimmer dress, $248, Belk, 704-364-4251; House of Harlow Callan pump, $365, Monkee’s of Morrocroft; Sinner glass earrings, $110, Sloan; Rolo crystal cuff, $58, Sloan; Tory Burch Robinson Chain Bag, $295, Monkee’s of Morrocroft

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Joe’s High Water Jean, $180, Fresh, 704-343-9071; Joie sheer pocket blouse, $188, Sloan, 704-338-1400; Loeffler Randall Willow Pointed-Toe Snakeskin Kitten Heel, $275, Step by Sloan, 704-376-1275; Sapphire W&M Jewelry Rhinestone Button earrings, $59, Monkee’s of Morrocroft, 704-442-7337; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello, 704-643-5551; Marny bangle set, $40, Scout & Molly’s, 704-817-7009; Swirl leather cuff, $95, Fresh; L. Erickson leather headband, $32, Bevello; Melie Bianco Terri bag, $110, Monkee’s of Morrocroft

Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY
Joe’s High Water Jean, $180, Fresh, 704-343-9071; Joie sheer pocket blouse, $188, Sloan, 704-338-1400; Loeffler Randall Willow Pointed-Toe Snakeskin Kitten Heel, $275, Step by Sloan, 704-376-1275; Sapphire W&M Jewelry Rhinestone Button earrings, $59, Monkee’s of Morrocroft, 704-442-7337; Marc by Marc Jacobs watch, $225, Bevello, 704-643-5551; Marny bangle set, $40, Scout & Molly’s, 704-817-7009; Swirl leather cuff, $95, Fresh; L. Erickson leather headband, $32, Bevello; Melie Bianco Terri bag, $110, Monkee’s of Morrocroft

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Photographs by Angela Cox PHOTOGRAPHY

Styled by Victoria Robinette

Hair and Makeup by Elizabeth Tolley

This fall, grace and glamour are found in tailored silhouettes from schoolboy blazers to structured coats, trousers, and sheaths. Sleek textures like houndstooth twill, silk, leather, and tweed add panache, while beading and pussycat bows add ladylike polish. Autumn’s color palette celebrates neutrals, along with rich shades of navy, brick, and magenta. Summon sartorial cool with these power play ensembles.

This article appears in the September 2012 issue of Charlotte magazine.

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