LEVY'S CLOTHIER FOR MEN + WOMEN

I was so excited to be invited by Levy's Clothier to come check out their beautiful spring styles this past week! Not only were the clothes spectacular and chic, but so were the sales associates! I also had the absolute pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ellen Levy, who gave me a great tour of the store and insight into how they choose the styles, colors and different collections for each season. Levy's really does take the cake for classic styles and timeless taste. Anyone of any taste or persuasion could shop there, and not only that, they have smart price points for everyone - which really made my heart happy. 

One of my favorites of the afternoon was this beautiful creation (Above) by the ever so talented Carol Lipworth who seamlessly blends earthy and natural jewels with modern of the moment styles.  

I can't think of an occasion or place where I couldn't wear these gold mineral / stone  bangles. I'd sleep in them too.

Mrs. Levy has quite an eye for beautiful colors - the whole store was overflowing with them!  

If you haven't done your Mother's Day gift shopping yet, HEADS UP!

If however, you're a gift card type of kid, Levy's offers gift certificates so Mom can shop for herself. Now, only one thing remains that is more amazing than that, and that is the fact Levy's offers complimentary standard alterations on its regularly priced items. 

HOW AWESOME IS THAT? 

If you haven't visited Levy's yet, you're missing out on a piece of American History, as  Levy's is recognized as the oldest Men's store in America!

I'm really not kidding when I tell you they have the most stylish men's wear I've seen around these parts. It is safe to say it's the closest you'll get to New York without buying a plane ticket. 

If you're a Brad Goreski fan and appreciate his wide array of perfectly printed bow ties - remember, imitation is the most sincere form of flattery!

And Ladies! Remember, bow ties can be for you too!

I'd also like to mention that Levy's was recently honored by Esquire Magazine and awarded "Best of Class - Gold Standard" in Men's specialty stores. This award is only given to an elite group of only thirty-five stores who are the best of the best in the business. Levy's has received this award biannually since 2001. 

Now that I've wowed you with the sophisticated styles of Levy's, you should all visit their website HERE for more about this long lived and long loved store.  

NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK: FRIDAY NIGHT // VERSACE AT THE PARTHENON

LEXUS NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK NIGHT 5 // THE PARTHENON

WHITE RABBIT by Shea Steele,  Red Doll by Tatvana Merenvuk, G-Star, Katharine Kidd, Versace

The only fact brighter and more beautiful than Versace taking their time to show here in Nashville was the fact that the runway venue of choice was The Parthenon. For those of you who aren't locals, you should definitely check out the above link with photos of the architecture. And of course - the massive, golden statue of Athena tucked away inside. 


The Parthenon is such a beautiful part of our city, and I'm so glad they included that beauty in this year's Fashion Week. 

WHITE RABBIT BY SHEA STEELE

The party starter that night was WHITE RABBIT, which was a beautiful mix of textures and patterns combined with playful shapes that were also practical. It really was perfect RTW. It made me feel like I should be sitting in a garden, surrounded by roses and drinking strong tea. 

RED DOLL by Tatyana Merenyuk

I'm just going to go ahead and say what everyone is thinking. Red Doll was a total show stopper. The only thing more delightful to look at than the collection itself, was the delighted faces of the audience as they watched each delicate piece float down the runway. And when I say float, it really was just like that! Every single piece looked light as air, perfectly put together. There was such a perfect blend of femininity combined with a fairy tale happiness, I can only childishly refer to as magic! 

 

G-STAR

G-STAR had a great sophisticated / chic look. I really loved the autumn tones and snuggly fabrics. My favorite look was definitely the one donning the orange blazer. The cut alone was perfect, and although I've only recently become a fan of orange - this is the most beautiful color. It was also hard for me to not get distracted due to all the amazing footwear. Do I spy Jeffery Campbell? 

Katharine Kidd 

Such a great variation in shapes and styles! I also liked the color palette - several shades of purples and blues. My favorite pieces were the two sequined dresses above. Perfect shape, perfect fabric, perfect everything. Of course the beauties wearing it were also perfect. 

VERSACE COLLECTION

VERSACE! I'm so glad you made us all feel special. I'm also really glad we got to enjoy men's wear pieces as well as women's. The collection was what I'd consider typical Versace, using familiar pattern styles and simplistic shapes. The Men's wear was classic and quite sharp. I also saw a lot of great combat style above the ankle boots on the vast majority of all male models throughout the night, a great trend that's been catching on like wild fire. 

Another highlight of my night, meeting fellow blogger and stylish sweetheart, CosmiCaroline (On right)

Keep checking back for Saturday Night's Fashion Finale.