{Fashionably} Stable.

The mixture of vintage, new and southern lifestyles produce some of the most stunning inspirations.  These photos really bring out the beauty of all three.  These horse stables are beautiful.  Located at a stunning farm in Franklin, TN, their rugged persona was the best backdrop.  This Betsey Johnson dress is only bout 5 years old but always looks stunning with the playful dear on the front and flowy sleeves.  The necklaces are vintage and new - an Egyptian Eye, Daniel Stevens monogrammed pendant and a locket from the 1920's.  And we cannot leave out the boots - all in all, a perfect match.  

Dress: Betsey Johnson. Boots: Nashville Broadway Boot Shop. Necklaces: Daniel Stevens & Vintage. Suede Bracelet: Katie Trickey. Ring: Vintage.

Never a dull moment - laughs and hoe-down dances that I had to share...

Neutrals with {Contrasting} Brights.

Pattern and color are some of the biggest inspirations that I ever have and probably ever will.  These photos are some that I loved taking and I love the contrast that came out them.  The contrast of the bright burgundy against the calm neutrals of this farm are stunning.  I find it very refreshing.  The mixture almost seems not right, with such a rich color in a natural setting, but I actually think it came out better than I expected and really meshing well.  This dress has been a great one to have - it gets worn a ton.  And the boots, well they go with everything out here....  

Dress: BCBG.  Belt: My Mom's old one.. unknown maker. Boots: Hunter.

Stylish {Farming} Attire.

There are days in the fall that truly are breathtaking, especially in the south where you can see for miles and miles because the air is co clear.  These shots are from one of those days.  It was perfect.  I love this look because this is exactly what gets worn when 'working the farm', and its beautiful.  The effortlessness of the entire outfit is amazing, not to mention the comfort.  Comfy, cool, classic - yet another vital asset to the Southern Style that we all love.

Shirt: Ralph Lauren Polo. Pants: LuluLemon. Boots: Hunter.

Southern Style to Love {& Live By}. {part ii}

The most recent CMA's this week in Nashville brought country music's finest to the city.  Most of these artists love performing so much that they just perform all over the place in Nashville for free, small concerts.  I was lucky enough to catch one, Jason Aldean.  You saw a little bit of his guitar and imagery in the last post, but here are my favorites of the Dirt Road riding Tattooed Southern Artist.  

I actually loved where I was standing.  I was not in the front row - far from it actually.  I think the crowd livens the performance and brings it more to life, and Southerners do know how to make some Southern noise....

 I think that they really do love performing - I know I would.

The other best part about being in the crowd is that someone will always scream and make the performer look right at you.... 

{The epitome of Southern Menswear: torn jeans & a guitar in hand...}

click on the images if you want to see a larger view....

Southern Style to Love {& Live By}. {part i}

So, I have decided to do a little bit of an on-going post.  I recently spent an afternoon on Lower Broad in Nashville.  I will forever love the lure that this city holds.  I also love how I was the only actual Nashvillian that I spoke to.  There are tourists all over the place dressed head to toe in their 'cowboy' apparel. 


I've decided to post some of the styles of Nashville.  From free live music scenes, to random articles of clothing (and boots), to just really cool images that encompass the south, and especially Nashville.  I promise that there will be more fashion editorial-like posts, but I am really inspired by these. 

There was a free concert that was also promoting a new show, Hell on Wheels.  This musician was just standing there waiting for me to snap the picture and I could not be happier with how it came out... Perfect southern scene.

There were conductors there, too - this train actually rolled down the tracks to get to Nashville.

The scene of Lower Broad.

Jason Aldean played a concert to promote the Hell on Wheels show.  This is just one of my favorites - I will post more tomorrow of the actual show, but this shot with the cowboy hat is just perfect.

Love for the {Written} Word.

It hasn't really gotten that cold here in Nashville yet; cooler, but not cold.  Thankfully for me, I have a great outside patio for some afternoon reading.  I am loving this months magazines.  Everyone always seems to love the September issues (hence the movie, etc), but I love the magazines afterward that really touch base with the point of magazines: for the love of the written word.  These have a ton about people, artists and fashion.  The mixture is quite alluring and I cannot ever seem to get enough.  I strongly suggest grabbing these, they are well worth it.  {The Nashville one is really great!}

From bottom to top: Her, Nashville Scene, W, British Vogue, Vogue

Perfect Little {Patterned} Dress.

This is the last post from this site.  I do love this place - I am sad that this is the last we will see of it here because I honestly do not think I could get back there even if I tried.  It was a diamond in the rough in the middle of no where.  This dress is so cute and pretty.  The appeal of it is something that I think is suiting for the last post from this shabby little barn.  I love the story that unfolds here, playfully walking then climbing hay bails.  Speaks a lot to how much fun this entire day was!  Another huge thanks to Anna!

Again, such a great day!  I hope that you all enjoy these!

Dress: Julie Brown :: Hair & Make-up: Katie :: Styled by Katie :: Photos & Editing by Katie