HAPPY TWO YEAR BLOGIVERSARY & HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year you guys! 
I hope you've all had wonderful holidays and are now blissfully in food comas, cuddling your empty champagne bottles or just basking in the glow of your 2013 accomplishments. 

And on the topic of accomplishments:

The 10th of this month will be my 2 year blogiversary! So, happy birthday, blog!

Oh how time flies. I'm getting anxiety as I type - knowing that in a single blink of an eye it'll be 2015. There are so many things on my New Years resolutions list! I better get started now! Maybe tomorrow. shit. the downward procrastination spiral begins.

my laziness aside...

I've had so much fun these past two years. I can't even produce words that match the feelings of sheer joy that I've gotten from finally taking the leap and staking out my own little portion of the inter-webs (otherwise known as my blog) and filling it with all that makes me happy.  

Not only that, but I've made so many friends along the way. The abundance of creative minds and open, warm hearts in this beautiful, beautiful town can be so overwhelming. I almost feel like my heart will explode when I think about all the people that I love here. All the inviting places I've been. All the places I'll go.  It's pretty mother freaking exciting. 

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has been there with me each step of the way. When I was slacking, you'd keep me on my toes. Thank you for the support, the company, the collaborations and most especially - the fashion and friendship that you've all given me. 

I really value every one of you! And for those of you who I don't know so well - please don't ever be afraid to say hi. 

You guys can expect more from me in the future. Don't forget - #NashvilleFashionWeek is right around the corner. You can also keep up with me through Nashville Style Collective, which I can't wait to share more about.  LOVE YOU GUYS. 

I just wanted to share this beautiful quote by Kahlil Gibran which happened to be hanging on my friend Ruthie's fridge. I feel like quotes are always around, right when you need to hear them the very most.

Happy 2014.

HIT THE STREETS: NASHVILLE STREET STYLE / BOYS

NASHVILLE STREET STYLE / BOYS

Belmont. One of my favorites places to people watch. While people watching, you can grab a coffee at BONGO JAVA, do a lot of damage to your bank account at LOCAL HONEY and once you've worked up an appetite - visit my favorite sushi / asian inspired spot, PM. 

But hey, ladies. Belmont also has another upside: stylish boys. 

EAST NASHVILLE TOMATO ART PHOTO-FEST

Hi. Remember me?

I won't bore you with a thousand word blog post on all that I've been doing and why my blog has so sadly taken a back seat - instead I'll throw some East Nashville Tomato Art Fest photos at you and hope you will forgive me.

Thanks for being awesome and keeping up with me even though I've been a naughty blogger. Much love.

BAM. 

NASHVILLE STREET STYLE / THE NASHVILLE FLEA MARKET + THE GULCH

STACEY RHODES BOUTIQUE TRUNK SHOW FEATURING SUNGLASSES FROM TOM FORD & ROBERTO CAVALLI

Cathi Aycock, self proclaimed shopping diva and fashion columnist for The Tennessean together with Stacey Rhodes Boutique threw together a stylish little trunk show a few weeks back - part of Cathi's 'Who What Wear' event series - featuring an assortment of Tom Ford and Roberto Cavalli sunglasses with complimentary champagne and snacks. 

Cathi's 'Who What Wear' focuses on taste makers, boutiques and other stylish activities in Nashville. We all had a great time gossiping, shopping and trying on all of the chic sunglasses!

Take a peek inside Stacey's boutique - her style is bright and colorful and absolutely perfect for summer. I don't know about you, but this trendy tropical print blazer and matching printed short (Blazer seen below - shorts not pictured) is on the tip-top of my list. Or what about her quality selection of jewelry? Stacey has an eye for all that is stylish and I'm sure her sales staff would be happy to help you find something that is just right for you. 

Thanks to Stacey and Cathi for putting everything together! Also be sure and check out SRB's SUMMER SALE which is going on right now with items up to 40% off.  

LOST IN THE JUNGLE

I'm Wearing:

*Vintage white maxi dress

*Vintage Gucci Bag

*Necklace - Forever21

*Vintage Rings

*Vintage Boots

BLACK MAMBA VINTAGE // OPEN HOUSE AT ERABELLUM ARTISAN CO-OP

BLACK MAMBA VINTAGE

Vintage clothing in Nashville is an incredibly over saturated market, and you can't throw a rock in this town without hitting at least twenty people who sell it. 

That being said, the tough part is weeding through the duds to find the most spectacular selections with the best price points. Chrissy Radford made this easy for you! Not only does she have impeccable taste, but a great eye for all that's old and glamorous. 

You can find her sweet selection for sale at Erabellum Artisan Co-Op - a great place to visit if you're ever in Nashville. 

Her sassy and stylish selection consists of high and low price points so it's shoppable by all! I bought a spectacular silver harem pant jumpsuit that I'll be rocking all summer. You'll be jealous when you see how perfect it is. But don't be TOO jealous, just go visit Black Mamba Vintage and buy your own amazing vintage ensemble!

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.