Fashion advice from Marlene Dietrich herself.

                                                                               


                                                   How to Dress (On a budget)
"Here are some basic rules:
Don't ever follow the latest trend, because in a short time you will look ridiculous.
 Don't buy green, red or any other flamboyant-colour dress. A small wardrobe must consist of outfits that you can wear again and again.
Therefore, black, navy blue and grey are your favorite colours. Don't buy separates.
Don't believe the sales talk that you can have five dresses for the price of one.
And don't buy cheap materials, no matter how attractive the dress looks to you.
Don't say you can't afford a dress made of expensive materials. Save up for it.
If you have one good suit, preferably grey (navy gets shiny), two black dresses, a black wool skirt, a couple of black and grey sweaters, you'll be well dressed most of the year until summer, when you'll wear simple cotton dresses.
 Another suggestion, don't send your clothes to the cleaner's all the time. Spot-clean and press them yourself. It's worth it because they last longer.
And while you're saving up for that good black dress, on your next date wear a black sweater and skirt. Nothing wrong with that as long as you don't ruin the elegance of the outfit by overemphasis of the bosom."

Vintage head to toe for Nashville's Fashion Affair: CASH-A vinttage affair.

Once again to prove to you that you can dress for a big event and not bust your budget.
The event A Fashion Affair presents:CASH-A Vintage Affair At this event there was a fashion show showcasing the incredible collection of furs and hats that belonged to country music royalty June Carter Cash as well as examples from the designer Manuel who designed Johnny Cash's famous black wardrobe. You can look for my personal experience on the event via my blog at Nashville Fashion Events .com along with more pictures.Until then here is what I wore to the event.

Vintage 50's tunic with side splits: $12 (from 40% off sale)Diamond Star Halo inside Fanny's House of Music East Nashville

1950's little black pumps Borrowed from sweet older lady next door

1940's black hat with veil On loan hat collection

Makeup: Cover Girl Smokey Eye

Eye lined top and bottom with black

The Base: Grey

Brow Highlight: White

Accent and Brighten: shimmery gold in the corner of the eye, Green dusting over entire lid

Cover Girl: Exact Eyelights 700 vibrant pearl Brown

Mascara:Cover Girl Professional All in One Waterproof

Blush: Cover Girl: Cheekers Blush

Lipstick: Rimmel 900 Red Alert

(this picture was before lipstick)

Make me your paper doll.

Tomorrow night I have the awesome chance to be a contributor for Nashville Fashion Events for this event!!!

Here's the deal!
I can't decide what to wear!
I have narrowed it down to two vintage choices. I'll label them option #1 and #2.

option #1

1980's Leslie Fay dress

found at Springfield Antique Barn

50% off

$16

More from this seller here

option #2

Vintage tunic from Diamond Star Halo

Nashville, Tn

40% off

$12

Leave you option pick below or reply via Twitter or Facebook. Then check back here tomorrow around mid-day to see if your choice got picked.

Nashville on my mind.

Nashville, Tn has been gaining major attention lately! The "hip kids" have moved in and are really shaking up the place and flipping a town that was in serious need of a make over.

Nashville (to me) has always been "the big city" it was the place where we went every year to see the fireworks, and play in the fountains in the Bicentennial Mall on a hot summer day. I was a regular ticket holder at the Repertory theatre, and had countless memories at the old Opryland theme park.

A few years ago when my husband began playing more gigs down along Elliston Place I began to see a new light beginning to shine around town. Nashville was beginning to compete with its trendier, more "experienced" sister cities across the nation and fashion magazines are taking notice.

Back in September Nylon Magazine made a sweep through town, this Fall it was announced that there would be a Lexus sponsored fashion week in April 2011.(Stay with Nashville Fashion Events.com for more on this) And during the holidays Elle.com posted this lovely article on their featuring a blog post from Gwyneth Paltrow on her love for Nashville during her recent stay while filming the movie Country Strong.
It just so happens that some of my Nashville favorites are on the list. The marvelous Ms. Libby Callaway's store Diamond Star Halo inside of Fanny's House of Music is a warm, visual delight! With shades of gold and lit with lamps, it feels so inviting that I took my time looking around at each of the hand picked clothing pieces and jewelry. Just one glimpse at her blog and you can see for yourself this woman brings a unique charm to the East Nashville area.
Katy K's and Imogene+Willie is the present and future of Nashville, and I was so glad to see them on the "list".

Elle.com inspired me to make my own "it-list" of my favorite places around town. Enjoy!

Roberts Western World for true Nashville 'Honky Tonkin'

Closet Case Vintage (inside Katy K's) for great quality vintage clothes

Green Hills shopping area: for Trader Joe's and high fashion shopping!

The Station Inn: an intimate setting for hearing great music

Elders Bookstore: Great place to find older, first edition books, or to just stand in awe, and run your fingertips over all the old covers of books.

And coming soon! (and very excited about!)Mike Wolfe of History Channel's American Pickers will be opening an antique store in the huge, former car factory Marathon Village in North Nashville in April! I've loved this show since episode one and can't wait to have some of the amazing picks from across the country, practically at my back door! (read more about it here)

So do I have you interested yet?

Extended Welcome!

If you have found yourself here today via the great site The Fashion Mashup or Nashville Fashion Events then Welcome! If you have not come over from that site but find yourself here ever so often then WELCOME BACK (and be sure to check out the above listed sites as well)

This is the place to go to find high fashion at low prices. This coming month in November there will be constant posting about what's coming up for the holiday season, Black Friday coverage and perhaps even a give away! There are regular features such as 'Today's Special' where you will be able to find the best deal on the market (almost) every morning for all your shopping needs. There is a 'Men Only' section for those Men out there that look forward to Winter because of the fabulous selection of Peacoats availalbe (and I know you're out there)As well as my favorite feature Vintage finds and Goodwill Hunting. I try to cover large retail stores such as Target, Macy's and H&M that are constants in bringing the goods for affordable prices.

Glad you stopped in, consider this your "Hello, how are ya?!" mark us in your Favorites list and come back real soon!

Vintage Clothing Fair!

I love clothing that has a history! And Vintage clothing has just that! When you buy a good vintage piece you can take its story, make it part of you and the beat goes on.
Fanny's House of Music in Nashville, Tn will be doing its part in spreading the love with its

Fanny's Choice Vintage Fair VI

  this SATURDAY, OCT. 2 from 10-5.

    1101 Holly St at 11th in East Nashville

With 13 Vintage Vendors the eye candy will no doubt be irresistible!