Faith Hill to perform at Spring Symphony Fashion Show

Wh-wh-whatttt??? It’s just been announced that the darling and talented and five-time GRAMMY award winner Faith Hill will be this year’s featured artist at the 2011 spring Symphony Fashion Show featuring Marchesa. Whoa. Get ready. Here is the information as detailed on the Nashville Symphony’s News Release website:

February 15, 2011

One of the music industry’s leading entertainers, Faith Hill, will be featured as the special guest musical artist at the 2011 Symphony Spring Fashion Show. This year’s event will showcase the 2011 fall collection of internationally recognized design team Marchesa, presented by Marissa Collections of Naples, Fla. Co-chaired by Janet Bentz and Johnna Watson, the fashion show will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. All proceeds will benefit the Nashville Symphony and its music education programs, including the Thor Johnson Scholarship Fund. “We are so honored that Faith Hill will join us for the 2011 Symphony Spring Fashion Show,” says Watson. “In addition to being an amazing artist, she is also considered a fashion icon by those in the industry.” Adds Bentz, “Faith’s presence is more meaningful because she believes so strongly in promoting music education. Her appearance at the Symphony Spring Fashion Show perfectly complements this event.” A five-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Hill possesses a voice that is as powerful as it is recognizable. Her 17-year career has been highlighted by the sale of more than 30 million records worldwide, during which time she has celebrated 13 singles and 20 videos that topped the charts. She has earned three Country Music Association Awards; 12 Academy of Country Music Awards; four American Music Awards and four People’s Choice Awards. Marchesa co-founders Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig met at Chelsea College of Art and Design in London and subsequently established the Marchesa label in 2004. Their unique designs have gone on to garner international acclaim — in 2006, the label was named one of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund's top 10 finalists — and can be spotted at red carpet events in Hollywood and around the world. Their designs have been worn by such stars as Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Eva Longoria and Halle Berry. For more information on Marchesa, please visit http://www.marchesa.com. Marissa Collections is owned by Marissa and Burt Hartington and has been named by Vogue as one of the top 25 warm weather boutiques, and by Women’s Wear Daily as one of the top 10 specialty stores in America. A trunk show will be held Wednesday, April 27, at Spaces in Belle Meade. For more information on Marissa Collections, please visit http://www.marissacollections.com . The Symphony Spring Fashion Show is presented annually by the Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, a membership-driven organization that supports the Nashville Symphony. For more information about membership, please visit NashvilleSymphony.org. For more information about Symphony Spring Fashion Show, please contact Stacie Taylor, Director of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra League, at 615.687.6541 or at staylor@nashvillesymphony.org. photo credit: 1 - http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/Faith%20Hill.jpg 2 - http://fcbahistory.pbworks.com/f/1231386591/Faith%20Hill.jpg 3 - http://www.hollywood-celebrity-pictures.com/Celebrities/Faith-Hill/Faith-Hill-18.JPG

Launch of Bamboo Pink

Bamboo Pink is a new direct marketing company featuring affordable upscale jewelry.

According the BP press release, “Bamboopink is where you’ll find a remarkable brand of fabulous jewelry, innovative technology, superior customer service, outstanding training, and a generous compensation plan. Our mission is guided by the experience of three top entrepreneurs and their single-minded desire: to provide you with a well-defined pathway toward self-reliance and greater personal wealth. The experienced design work of the master craftswoman that executed Bamboopink can be seen in each unique piece.
Bamboopink is Strength. Bamboopink is Integrity. Bamboopink is Creativity. Inspired by the incredible sustainability, prosperity and longevity of the bamboo plant, along with feminine softness and love that the color pink represents; Bamboopink is a company that will empower women to fashion their own path to success.”

This company is all about some direct marketing, but their jewelry does look pretty classy! For more information about Bamboo Pink, click here.

Nashville Fashion Week: Casting Call / Model Search

Nashville Fashion Week is seeking models for the highly-anticipated event and is accepting applications today through March 12, 2011. View all of the information regarding the search guidelines here, and apply to be a model here.

Designers have specified the following height/size requirements:
Women 16 YRS – 25 YRS
5’8” – 6’
SIZE 0-6

Men 16 YRS – 30 YRS
6’ – 6’2”
SIZE 38 – 42L

photo credit: Nashville Fashion Week website

Blog Update: I’ve been MIA!!

I know. I’ve been MIA. Frrl. Let me fill you in on my most ridiculous life…

Last week, in an attempt to get my warm on and visit family, I flew to Austin, Texas for a much-needed mini-vacation. And that’s where it starts… I’d never been to Austin before and was looking forward to seeing the sites, hitting up some great Mexican and BBQ restaurants, and, of course, doing a bunch of shopping. When the plane landed, my darling Aunt took my Mom and I to a strip of shops (think 21^st Ave. X 40) featuring vintage wear, charming jewelry, fashionable shoes, and more Day of the Dead merchandise than I’ve ever seen. Now, remember I mentioned I was trying to get my warm on in Texas? Well, not so much. It was actually COLDER there than in Nashville!! 20 degrees or something with horrific whipping winds that nearly took the breath right out of me. C’mon TX!!?! Srslyyyyyy, what? So, yeah, it was a little brutal…

Day of the Dead merchandise

The next few days we visited the Blanton Art gallery, ate delicious food (including the to-die-for Mexican Pappasito’s), did a little more vintage and outlet shopping (Kate Spade outlet, what!?!), went to the Alamo, and had a fantastic time catching up with family members. Oh, and what else did I do when I went there? Oh yeah, I totally got sick.

OMG greatest fajitas and margs of my life!

It’s been bad. Seriously rough sick. Which brings me to my next point… Valentine’s Day. I’d been feeling HORRIBLE for days and days (worst throat pain of my life), and after visiting a seedy Urgent Care center on Sunday, decided yesterday, I couldn’t take it anymore. So, while I had originally planned on writing a very adorable and sweet article about the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit for our most girl-centered holiday, instead, let me tell you about the perfect Emergency Room outfit. ‘Cause that’s where I spent my Valentine’s Day!

Now, when you’re sick, like really reallllly sick, you don’t care what you look like. Nor should you. And, let me tell you, yesterday, I didn’t either. I threw on some clothes, grabbed a purse, and drove myself to the ER (thank GOD I had a friend come with me!). The whole ordeal lasted about 7 or 8 hours, but was surprisingly less stressful than I thought. (Quick Tip: If you ever have to hit up the ER, let me suggest Summit Medical Center.. what lovely Doctors and nurses! Ha.) For most of the time, I was posted up in some little room, getting pumped full of morphine, antibiotics, and who knows what else, while watching bad re-runs of America’s Funniest Home Videos and How I Met Your Mother. So, yeah, the outfit…

Uggghhhhhhh.... bad cable!

When leaving my house, I threw on presentable comfy clothes. Notice I said “presentable comfy clothes.” Yeah, I totally have pajama pants, velour pants (no, they don’t say Juicy on the butt), sweatshirts, etc., but I don’t care how sick I am, I refuse to wear those clothing items in any place other then the comfort of my own home. That’s where they belong. So, the perfect Emergency Room outfit: tank top (this will come in handy), oversized, long-sleeved American Apparel tee, stretchy elastic-waisted jeans (NOT jeggins), fluffy, orange Ugg-like boots (notice I said Ugg-like, not Uggs), and oversized bag.

I realized the tank top is a VERY important undergarment. Even though I was having a throat problem, they had to stick an IV in my arm, which meant off with the oversized Am Appy shirt, and on with the crappy hospital gown. THANK GOD I had the tank top, because the idea of hospital gown touching my skin kinda grosses me out.

The jeans I was wearing were sooo comfy, while lying on a hospital bed for 2 ½ hours. They’re my new favsies. I purchased them from Asos.com for only $25, and am in love.

Next, the Ugg-like boots. I refuse to buy Uggs. But about 6 years ago, I totally bought a pair of burnt-orange Ugg-ish boots from Urban Outfitters to wear around the house in the winter, when I check my mail, make a quick trip up to the bank, etc. But never out in public.. frrl. That is, until yesterday. I actually got two compliments on them (hey, I took those compliments where I got them in my pitiful state!). It was like heaven on my feet, as I dazed in and out of consciousness… Smart choice!

Ok, so there’s my update and explanation as to why I’ve been MIA. I’m beginning to feel slightly better now, though I have been ordered to stay home for the next several days to recuperate, and am getting back on track.

Regarding Nashville Fashion Blog, I’ll be posting some great articles soon about some lovely designers, so be on the lookout for that. Also, I’ll be returning to my usual posts within the next day or so.

So, thanks for your support and continue to keep updated with Nashville Fashion Blog!

Thanks my darling readers!

-Amber C.

photo credit:

Austin, TX: http://alliedillon.com/wp-content/upLoads/2010/06/Welcome-to-Austin-postcard.jpg

Day of the Dead: http://www.globalexchange.org/blogs/fairtrade/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Mexican-Day-of-The-Dead-70382.jpg

Pappasito’s: Nashville Fashion Blog

Valentine Card: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5213/5402745709_9fa67abac2.jpg

Are You a Couple Looking for a Free Makeover?

I had previously blogged about Nashville stylist Lissa Batson and how utterly charming this girl is. Now, you and your man have a chance to get a free makeover that will be featured on Channel 5. Here are the details:

Hi Everyone!! 

Do any of you know a Nashville Couple that would be interested in getting a FREE MAKEOVER and be featured on News Channel 5's Talk of the Town??  This includes WARDROBE, HAIR AND MAKE-UP done by local Nashville Stylists (including me)!!!  How exciting is that!?  Ask around and let me know by Thursday, Feb 3rd. 

I appreciate your support!!! 

Lissa Batson

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Lissa Batson

Wardrobe Consultant and Personal Shopper

615-767-8749

www.lissabatson.com

The Cotton Mill Nashville - Dresses to Die For!

I had to share these dresses currently on sale at the Cotton Mill. I die.

Nicole Miller, $475, now only $190!

Mark & James $410/now only $287!

Aéropostale Coming to Green Hills Mall

Yesterday, a student of mine told me she discovered the retailer taking the place of the Hallmark at Green Hills Mall- Aéropostale. Now, I’m not going to lie, that store was my jam in 8^th grade. It was sooo Dawson’s Creek and all the cool kids were rockin’ it. I had this terrible green flower printed button-up sweater I’d sport with some ill-fitting jeans, puffy vans, and black bandana. Yes, style and fashion was obviously in my future! Clearly, I graduated from Aéropostale a long time ago, but I always find it surprising how relevant the store still is. (Fun fact: Did you know that Aéropostale originally started out as a private label line available only in Macy’s stores? The brand was so wildly successful it branched out into a separate company.)

According to their website, Aéropostale targets 14 to 17 year-old men and women, offering them a selection of casual apparel and accessories. The specialty retailer “provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values.” Now, does this description match the customer base of the Green Hills Mall? Not so much.

With the arrivals of Michael Kors, Tory Burch, and Anthropologie Shoes and Accessories, how exactly does Aéropostale fit into that mix? Seems like a fragmented identity to me. A store like Aéropostale would be better suited for a mall like Cool Springs or (come back to us soon) Opry Mills, where the target audience is different. Green Hills Mall caters to an older and more affluent customer; Aéropostale is not this customer.

Who knows? Maybe this store will bring a new customer base to the mall and shock me with their success. We’ll see… But no more bad sweaters for me.