MONIQUE LHUILLIER AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY WITH MUSICAL GUESTS KAREN ELSON AND LEAGUES

I was so incredibly lucky to score a press pass through a delightful friend of mine last week, enabling my fashion obsession and allowing me to attend the swankiest of Nashville events at the Nashville Symphony - featuring one of the top evening and bridal wear designers in the country, Monique Lhullier. In addition to the total elation I'm still to this day experiencing due to the formal wear overload, I also got to meet one of my favorite Nashville ladies, Karen Elson. (You'll know her around town as Jack White's ex-wife, brilliant model and sultry songbird) Karen serenaded the crowd along with another great local band, Leagues. 

Did I mention there was an open bar? Yeah. That was cool too. 

So enjoy the impending photo flood:

I'm wearing: 

F21 Jacket & Dress (both for under $65!)

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Soiree

Hair: Reyna Waller of Salon YaYa off of 21st - Tell her I sent you and you'll get $20 off your first service. 

Red Carpet: Leagues, Karen Elson & Miss Tennessee

Emily Fletcher and Leslie Stephens of Ola Mai Handmade

What beautiful ladies! They were on point with their stylish ensembles and super cute accessories. I love Emily's bag and Leslie's dainty pussy bow. I always feel so awkward saying pussy bow - but I love them! 

Adrian Morales of Snappylifestyle. He always looks so sharp. His shoes are handcrafted! Can you believe it? 

Chic plus size fashion blogger and Tennesseean contributor, Codie Gentry of A Brunette. Doesn't she look classy?

Fan girl moment! 

Me and my favorite red headed songstress and model, Karen Elson. Check out her music, it's dreamy. 

Amber Williams Chapman of DNAStylix

 I couldn't have possibly expected a more beautiful collection. I was obsessed with all the fall and winter whites along with an array of textures, furs, feathers and fringe. Everything blended seamlessly together. The gold was a nice touch, too. I know what colors I'm incorporating into my wardrobe this F/W  - thanks for the inspiration Monique! 

AFTER PARTY

Miu Miu sandals! Beautiful!

Boutique owner Stacey Rhodes with the beautiful Meagan Nordmann Rhodes, Lindsay Timberlake of Thriftophile and Codie Gentry of A Brunette.

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT: GUS MAYER NASHVILLE

I'm beyond jealous of all my peers who are currently attending the holy of holies otherwise known as New York Fashion Week. 

Watching the constant status updates and picture posts flooding my Instagram stream, Facebook feed and every other social networking site known to man has been sheer torture - but the pleasurable kind of torture. Am I a fashion masochist? Probably.

To make up for the lack of New York in my life - my sweet group of fashion obsessed besties and I decided to drown our sorrows in shopping with Nashville's version of Fashion's Night Out - which was held at the Green Hills Mall by several participating boutiques and shops, one of which - was Gus Mayer! 

This was the first time I'd wandered in, and I can confidently say that it won't by any means be my last. Gus Mayer had such an incredible selection for any woman, any age and any taste. Their styles ranged from classic staples to creative, structured and flamboyant. I drooled over beautiful peplum dresses, unique fabrics covered in great prints and one particular handbag in green horsehair that made me want to sell my soul - or at the very least my first born child. It was really THAT amazing. 

Another favorite had to have been the beautiful, earthy selection of jewelry by designer l i s a   r o s e   a r o n o w  whose taste, creativity and eye for design was immaculate.  I couldn't stop going on about how creative this display of rings was! I swear I'm giving that one a DIY try for sure - so everyone better watch out. 

These corsets will change your life. How do I know? I'm now a lucky owner of an Ani & Ari (designers pictured above)corset after a fun little in-store raffle put on by the Gus Mayer team. I rarely win contests so it's always a thrill. And this thing is AMAZING. And by amazing, I mean uhhhh-maziiingg. 

I wouldn't expect anything less from the dainty duo - who have also created looks for Hayden Panettiere (FOR ABC's "NASHVILLE" finally premiering October 10th!) & country star Carrie Underwood.

I've been internet-stalking this Prabal Gurung dress for quite some time. You have no idea how inspiring it was to see it in person! Maybe I'll win the lottery soon. 

What a fun Fashion's Night Out with the girls! More pictures to come soon.