LOST IN THE JUNGLE

I'm Wearing:

*Vintage white maxi dress

*Vintage Gucci Bag

*Necklace - Forever21

*Vintage Rings

*Vintage Boots

OOTD: A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Jacket // Necessary Things . Crop Top // American Apparel . Velvet Skirt // Vintage . Shoes // Jeffrey Campbell . Bag // Alexander Wang Rocco in Oasis s/s 2011 

My amazing steel blue hair courtesy of my talented friend Reyna at Salon YaYa located off of 21st Ave in Nashville! Mention me and get $20 off your first service with Reyna! For real though. TWENTY DOLLARS, YA'LL!

The bit of orange was just me having some fun with my Orange Kevin Murphy Colorbug. You can achieve the same look with pastel drawing chalk - check out one of my previous posts on how to do it yourself HERE. 

And just because of how happy this bag makes me ( happier than any man ever could - mind you) one final parting shot of me and my new best friend, my S/S 2011 Oasis Alexander Wang Rocco bag.

Yes everyone, dreams do come true. 

PEACOCK CHAIR // PINK HAIR

 WEARING: 

Top: American Apparel // Necklace: Zad Jewelry // Pants: American Apparel Disco Pant // Shoes: Urban Outfitters Wedge 

BURN IT ALL AWAY

BURN IT ALL AWAY

Top: Urban Outfitters // Skirt: Vintage // Necklace: Urban Outfitters // Rings: Vintage (Nashville Flea Market!) // Boots: Vintage // Sunglasses: Anthropologie 

NASHVILLE'S MOST PINTERESTING PEOPLE

If you're looking for a little local inspiration, then look no further! I've combed the inter-webz for the most "Pinteresting" Nashville blogs, brands and people for your viewing pleasure. 

Soak it up.

Pennyweight is one of my favorite Nashville bloggers and was recently the host of an adorable event put on by West Elm & Etsy. Check out photos from the event HERE. Pinterest: HERE 

Hannah Jones of JAMIE AND THE JONES is amazingly talented. In addition to being talented, she has GREAT taste. I really love how she color coordinates her Pinterest boards. Too cute. Find her Pinterest HERE.  

imogene + willie 
While we're off dealing with dumb every day  life things, the brainiacs  at imogene + willie are creating denim masterpieces that will one day save humanity. You think I'm kidding? Visit them on PINTEREST to see what they find inspiring. 

Old Made Good 

If you're an East Nashville local and you haven't already visited OMG at least twelve times, then - well, we just can't be friends.  Whether you need an outfit for a date night, a refinished antique cabinet, or a vintage Ouija board - Old Made Good has your ass covered. I used ass in this instance just because I know the lovely ladies who work there have a penchant for potty mouthed art and jewelry along with an appreciation of foul humor. 

I will shamelessly admit that I am the same.
Pinterest - HERE

Lindsay Timberlake of TODAY I'M WEARING is a long standing friend and a beautiful and stylish inspiration. If you haven't already noticed. Find her Pinterest HERE and check out her BLOG for more!

A Brunette
Alright my voluptuous, plus size fashion goddesses - this PINTEREST is for you. Codie is amazing, and having a best friend who also obsesses daily over fashion blogs, the latest DIYs and runway trends is a dream come true. A Brunette focuses on plus size ladies and shares tips and tricks on achieving runway looks with real life prices. 

Lindsay Farrer is the beauty & brains behind my favorite local jewelry brand, Simon and Ruby.  S&R combine delicate designs with an earthy edge so every piece is a statement.  You can find more from Simon and Ruby on their website, or follow Lindsay on PINTEREST to see what gets her creative juices flowing. 

THE PORCH SWING

HEAD TO TOE:

Headband - Vintage Scarf

Baby Blue Shades - Anthropologie

Denim Crop Top - Forever21

Black Cigarette Pant - GAP

White Blazer - Vintage

Arm Candy - Jewel Mint,  F21 + Vintage

Shoes - MIA

Handbag - DIY NEON COLOR BLOCK BAG

Featured on Polyvore Editorial + Stylecaster: 
NEON COLOR BLOCKED PURSE


Photos by Phillip Chadwell

BACKYARD JUNGLE

Vintage everything. Crop Tie Top, Ralph Lauren. Skirt, Vintage velvet. Hat is also velvet. 

Accessories as follows: Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Lita, Bag: Balenciaga, Bracelet: F21

Don't you love this hat? 

All photographs via 

PHILLIP CHADWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

NFW: RED CARPET RUNDOWN + NIGHT ONE

I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to take photos for Nashville's Out and About Newspaper for Fashion Week. On top of that big bunch of awesome - I got to spend my time enjoying the shows with my best friend and O&A contributing writer, Codie Gentry. (Find her coverage of the week's events HERE and keep an eye out for them in O&A's April Issue.) 

Although I only made it out for Tuesdays's kick off night, Friday night at the Parthenon & Saturday's closing night, three out of five isn't too bad! I met some amazing fellow bloggers who I've been stalking... I mean, admiring for quite some time, several extremely talented designers, and a wide array of fashionable style obsessed ladies (And men!). It's easy to say that this week was straight up awesome. 

Director Mike Smith with beautiful NFW hostess, Suzy Wong of Suzy Wong's House of Yum

One of the musical acts for the evening, 

Five Knives

CHANCELLOR WARHOL + Aaron Miller 

Check out Chance's musical talent in action, HERE.

Suzy Wong + Milton White, who had on the most amazing array of sparkly flip flops all week!

Local Celebrities, Radio Personality Intern Adam + The lovely Heather Byrd of Byrd's Eye View

Local sweetheart VALENTINE VALENTINE by Amanda Valentine

I have to share my local love of Amanda Valentine, especially her use of Space Age-esque fabrics. I love how everything had dimension and texture. Not to mention her crop top designs, which thrilled me. I'm the biggest fan of cropped tops. Ever. Now if only I could get my hands on one of those brilliant iridescent skirts, my life would be perfect. 

I was disappointed my camera decided to be unmanageable during the BYSMITH + T.Rains shows, so I only ended up with a few photos. 

BYSMITH

BySmith was simple and classic and had a lot of mass appeal. There were a lot of bright jewel toned colors and shimmering fabrics combined with basic shapes that could flatter nearly any body. 

T.RAINS

T.RAINS, who is also the former co-creator of Heatherette, was quite the visual experience, employing bright hair colors, sequins, full ball gowns and flashy men's wear. By flashy, I mean a lot of hot guys in speedos. No complaints here. 

Since my photos were lacking for kick off night, you can check out the official NFW Photo Galleries for more.