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.

GRACE: A MEMOIR // GRACE CODDINGTON + KAREN ELSON - A CONVERSATION

A few weeks back I was spectator to an especially unique and delightful treat - something that made my inner fashion nerd squeal. 

Creative director of Vogue, Grace Coddington,
so graciously (haha, I crack myself up) came to Nashville to speak about her recent book, Grace: A Memoir. 

Downtown Nashville's Frist Center for the Visual Arts hosted the event which was totally sold out. Tickets were about $50, but included a copy of Grace's memoir which you could have signed afterward. 

For the fashion obsessed, Grace needs no introduction. 

Made famous by being a true master at her craft, and even more so after the release of the spectacular fashion filled documentary, chronicling what goes on behind the scenes at Vogue during its most anticipated monthly issue -  The September Issue.

What was even equally as thrilling, was that supermodel and songbird Karen Elson was the interviewer of the evening. Engaging Grace in conversation over her memoir, and sharing similar experiences and mutual hilarious fashion industry moments. You may also recognize Karen as the former wife of dreamboat Jack White - who was also present at the reading. 

You can find Karen's music on her website HERE and a great photo stream of her in model mode from Style.com HERE

Grace divulged childhood memories, along with an impressive recollection of the ins and outs of her modeling career, adding some wit and wisdom along the way for those interested in getting into the business. 

I was so thrilled she took the time out to visit Nashville! Thanks Grace! We feel special!