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Lilly Pulitzer…What’s Up?

Lilly Pulitzer…What’s Up?

I’m about to write some words that I never thought would come come from these fingers…..I’m totally digging Lilly Pulitzer lately.  It started last year and is full blown this year.  Now, I am not totally unaware.  I know a whole segment of you just thought, “What’s wrong with her?  She hasn’t liked Lilly?” – with a gasp no less.  There is a...

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In Her Shoes…

In Her Shoes…

In Her Shoes…wine tasting, great food, 150 pairs of women’s shoes and 40 handbags all requiring your attention while you are dressed oh-so-fab and hangin’ out at the oh-so-hip Miro District.  Does this sound like the perfect way to decompress come May 13th when you have just spent 10 days in the surrealistic vision that Nashville has become?  If you are thinking, YES, this...

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Trend Alert: Spring 2010

Trend Alert: Spring 2010

We’ve found them all for you:  Experts on shoes, denim, hair, makeup and clothing.  Here is your 2010 Spring fashion trend advice! Shoes: We went straight to the owner of Monkee’s,  Elizabeth Broyhill, and asked her point blank: what’s hot?  Are gladiators still in?  What are you most excited about?  Here is what you need to know: Gladiator Sandals: The gladiator is...

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Boots-Boots-Boots!!

Boots-Boots-Boots!!

The title of this post is the only Kipling poetry you get today.  I know that disappoints some and relieves the others.  Consider the rest of this post as visual boot poetry. Does that even make sense?  Anyhow, check out these boots.  All available through the end of day Saturday for 20% off if you have a Centerstone Card. ($50. You can buy one at Monkee’s or look online for other...

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Going to a Cocktail Party this Month? Maybe The Mad Hatter? What to Wear….

Going to a Cocktail Party this Month?  Maybe The Mad Hatter?  What to Wear….

As T.V. series are returning to the air, (An overdue welcome back Mad Men and yippee The Office starts soon!) we are beginning our own series of weekly blogs on what to wear to specific Nashville social events.  We get to talk about local charities and local fashion all wrapped together…our bliss.  Each post will also feature an “If I walked into this store with only $100, what...

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Year Round Sandals, Opaque Tights, Socks with Pumps
Fall 2009 Begins

Year Round Sandals, Opaque Tights, Socks with Pumps<br />Fall 2009 Begins

There is a lot of new out there this season along with the familiar, and some blasts from the past.  Some of the “new”  is really not so new, just more mainstream.  Some retro looks have me rejoicing, while others have me shuddering.  Today, I want to write about leg-wear and some shoes for the upcoming season. I was recently DROOLING over the new Diane von Furstenberg...

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