Naked Without Us: June 1, 2012

I've been attending and directly involved in Naked Without Us for the past four years, and I am excited about this years installment of the fashion event featuring local designers and musicians. This year's event takes place Friday, June 1, 2012 at Exit/In. Tickets are only $10, $25 VIP, and you're sure to have an exciting evening, checking out our latest local talents. I'll see you there!

TXMD Fashion Show Bon Vogage: April 21, 2012

TXMD Fashion show “Bon Voyage” April 21^st, 2012

News and Media Relations contact:  

Human Sciences contact:  Dr. Jasmin Kwon, 615-904-8340 or kwon@mtsu.edu

TXMD Fashion Show “Bon Voyage” April 21^st,2012

By: TXMD Fashion Promotion publicity committee

(Murfreesboro)- The TXMD annual student design fashion show will feature many garment submissions designed by TXMD merchandising and design students.  “Bon Voyage” fashion show will take place April 21^st at the James Union Building, Tennessee room located on the MTSU campus at 7:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Avenue Murfreesboro and MTSU Student Programming.

Dr. Kwon, director of the fashion show created the theme “Bon Voyage” which showcases 3 subcategories: “jetsetter, stylish splash, and summer nights.  

The TXMD fashion show will be hosted by the TXMD fashion promotion class which has been categorized into six committees: Wardrobe selection, Modeling, Publicity, Hair & Makeup, Stage & Music, and Fundraising.  Each committee has been working for weeks to plan the event.  “Bon Voyage” fashion show is the largest fundraising event of the semester for the TXMD program.  The proceeds will benefit the TXMD development fund and the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition.  

Following the TXMD student design competition, we will be featuring the TXMD senior collections. Students’ portfolios and Bras for cause designs will be displayed in the lobby.

The MTSU student body, faculty and staff as well as general public are invited to attend.  General admission is $15 and VIP is $30.  Seating will start at 6:30pm.

For more information, contact Dr. Kwon, kwon@mtsu.edu (EHS 104), or 615-904-8430.

Plucky Presents Francesa Joy Pop-Up Shop: April 14-15, 2012

With an upcoming trip to Panama City Beach at the end of the month, all I can think about is sunny skies, palm trees, oversized hats, and me on the beach sipping fruity drinks. Ahhh..... So, when I saw this upcoming event for new retailer Plucky, I can't help but be on board. I'm DYING for that lobster and anchor cell phone cover; too bad I don't have a fancy phone! But if you'd like to purchase it for me, I'll be sure to get on the iPhone trend asap.


So for those with fancy phones and in need of some new items, head over to Plucky on Saturday, April 14th or Sunday April 15, 2012 for their adorable Francesa Joy pop-up shop!

Carrie Underwood- Where Did You Get Those Shoes?

I may not be a country music fan (eep! I know?!), but sometimes I’ll catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift’s shoes or Carrie Underwood’s dress and wonder- Where did she get that? Well, if you’ve ever wanted to dress like a star, NFB has you covered.

Courtney Smith of CBS recently analyzed the beautiful and electric fashion of Carrie Underwood in her new video for “Good Girl”- breaking it all down and letting you know what designer duds Underwood is sporting and where to get the look for yourself (and sometimes for less!).

Here’s an excerpt from the article found here:

Good Girl Floral Maxi Dress

(Sony Music Nashville/Theresa Wingert)

Dress: Elizabeth and James — This dress encompasses the look and feel of the Olsen Twins fashion line. Recreate it with a flowing floral Elizabeth and James dress from Saks.

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman — Underwood rocks fushia stripy sandals. Zappos has pumps in the very same hot pink.

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th Sneak Peek!

Last night I had the pleasure of being invited to a VIP Spring preview of merchandise at the newly renovated Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. Wow. As previously mentioned in yesterday's blog post, this was always my go-to Opry Mills destination, and I couldn't be more excited that this store, and the entire mall, is reopening to the public this very minute! (I was anticipating attending the ribbon cutting ceremony this morning, but had to come to work instead.) 

Upon arrival at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, I was greeted by a few friendly employees distributing coupons. I was immediately struck by the updated and stunning new store layout. This place is beautiful. A store manager informed me they were trying to achieve an upscale department store layout with thick wooden cashwraps in the center of the space, four dressing rooms flanking each side. Oh, and the merchandise! Stella, Chanel, Prada, YSL, Marc Jacobs, oh my! I thought I'd share a few of my favorite shots from the evening....

L.A.M.B. shoes

Loved this adorable display in the children's department.

Rows and rows of trendy spiked Sam Edelman shoes.

The new Men's department is clean and streamlined.

Is that a shout out to Nashville Fashion Week, I see?!

I loved this stylish customer's pants.

Rows of exquisite formal dresses.

Prim and proper.

DVF.

Heavenly shoes.

Classic Chanel.

I quickly became obsessed with this snake print Stella McCartney dress. If only you were in my price range!

New store layout. Love it!

Delicious treats from the evening.

I'm drawn to anything sparkly.

Free People and other brands.

Wooden and stone bracelets.

Gems and stones.

How adorable are these mini plates and salt/pepper shakers?!

DVF at around $280 a pop.

DVF.

Beading and sequins, you get me every time.

New shoe department.

I had to try on these YSL shoes. Love!

Chloe anyone?

The fine jewelry department. From David Yurman to Elizabeth and James, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th has you covered.

Nashville Fashion Week 2012: Day 5

Nashville Fashion Week returned to elegance with last night's runway show at the Pinnacle building downtown. Of all the venues and shows, this was my favorite one. Cozied between two new friends front row, I snapped photos of the exquisite collections, muttering things like "Sooo pretty" and "I need that..." to myself. My favorite collections of the evening were Nashville-based designers Jamie and the Jones with their always fascinating textile, color, and fabric pallets, and the Oscar-worthy gowns of Randi Rahm. So beautiful.

The evening ended with an after-party, delectable treats provided by Arnold Myint, and chit chatting with friends new and old. Here's a visual synopsis of the evening:

Collection 1: Jamie and the Jones

Jamie and the Jones is the brainchild of Nashville designers Jamie Frazier and Hannah Jones. The duo discovered their mutual appreciation for slow process design as sophomores at O’More College of Design. Their collective skill at creating clothes that combine clean silhouettes with painstaking handwork (knitting, crochet, embroidery, beading, and hand painting are all hallmarks) brought them high honors from O’More during both their junior and senior years, when they were awarded the Critic’s Choice and Distinguished Designer awards respectively. Jamie and Hannah have continued to produce their line from their studio inside Local Honey, Nashville's premiere source for local design.

Collection 2: Kal Reiman


Cleveland native “Cally” Rieman took an unconventional path into the world of fashion, graduating from Denison University with a degree in East Asian Studies and Political Science. Her interest in fashion began during a study program in Taiwan, where she taught English to the owner of a textile manufacturing and marketing company. After graduation, she spent four years working in finance before pursuing a degree in fashion design at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her design career began at Jean Charles de Castelbajac, a prominent French designer of men’s and women’s wear collections. She moved to New York in 2002 as a design assistant for Rubin Chapelle’s women’s wear collection. As a designer for Hilfiger’s H men’s line, she solidified her experience in tailored goods and began to work towards starting her own collection. Her collection launched in 2009 and is currently in its fourth season of distribution.

Collection 3: Magid Bernard

Magid and Michele Bernard make up the luxury fashion house, Magid Bernard. Their love of art, architecture, beauty and design of every kind drive their selection of luxurious European textiles which they craft into timeless designs with a twist. The Magid Bernard label is well known for its attention to clean lines and elegance. The line’s astonishingly engineered bias-cut dresses, French laces, and hand-embroidered fabrics are favorites among an international clientele. Magid Bernard’s showroom and atelier are in the prestigious New Mart Building, in Los Angeles’ Fashion District, where every piece is made under the Bernards’ watchful eye.

Collection 4: Randi Rahm


Randi Rahm’s runway show, featuring her Fall/Winter 2012 collection, will mark Lexus Nashville Fashion Week's finale on Saturday, March 24 at the the Pinnacle at Symphony Place, 150 3rd Avenue South in downtown Nashville. Rahm’s hand-beaded creations have graced the pages of major magazines and illuminated red carpets worldwide. Her designs have drawn rave reviews from fashion aficionados coast to coast including Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Julianne Hough and Halle Berry.

OMG, after party cupcakes. I may or may not have eaten two of these delectable treats.