Neiman Marcus First Call Sale + Peachy The Magazine Fashion Show

One of the best sales of the season from one of my favorite luxury retailers is now in full swing! The Neiman Marcus First Call Sale features some of the hottest ready-to-wear looks at up to 40% off. Shop my picks below now through November 15!  And while we're on the topic of fabulous, I had the best time last week at Peachy the Magazine's fashion show held at Neiman Marcus. Congratulations to my lovely friend Blair and the talented PR team over at Neiman Marcus for putting on such a wonderful, enjoyable show!  Be sure to check out Peachy's top picks in the Neiman Marcus First Call Sale too!

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Bottoms

PussyBow Blouse

I'm having a real moment for one of my favorite style of blouses, the pussybow blouse! Dress it up, or dress it down, the pussybow blouse works wonders every time with its edge of modernity and femininity. The style below, worn by one of my super chic clients, is a Kate Moss for Equipment signature slim blouse.  I love the novelty hearts on this one; perfect for Valentine's Day and every other day of the year.

I styled this leopard print version of the same blouse on beauty Kellee Meadows for the September issue of SouthPark Magazine. 

In October Melania Trump ironically wore a pussybow blouse to the first presidential debate following the release of her husband's now famous comments of disrespect caught on mic. Perhaps poor timing, her silk hot pink Gucci blouse was otherwise quite lovely.

Here's another client in her vibrant bird print Elizabeth and James tie neck blouse.  I think it looks fantastic with denim and these Rag and Bone Newbury booties, or she can dress it up for work with a skirt and tights.

And, (but of course!), a few of my own pussybow blouses.  I wear my creme Theory blouse with everything from jeans to trousers to skirts, even under a sleeveless dress. I recently scored the below purple Escada number at J.T. Posh, marked down new with tags from retail at $750 to $97.50.  (Definitely need to check out the Posh if you live in the QC!)  I wore the blouse for day paired with a skirt that belonged to my Grandmother and later that night with metallic striped pants from ASOS for the Charlotte Neiman Marcus 10th Anniversary fashion show.

So what do you think of the pussybow?  Like?  If so, here are a few of my favorites for you to shop and enjoy!

Street Style: NODA

Model: Chelsea Lewis, Photographer: Zach Alston, Hair and Makeup: Chelsea Kimrey.
Coat: DVF, Dress: Opening Ceremony, Bag: Rafe New York, Shoes: Coclico, Necklaces: Twine & Twig, Earrings: Kendra Scott

Better late, late, late than never, NODA is the last neighborhood featured in our Fall Fashion Street Style photo shoot for Southpark Magazine.  When browsing Neiman Marcus to pull items for the shoot I knew I had to have the DVF coat.  A stunner on it's own, I found it a perfect pair with my own Opening Ceremony button front dress.  It's hard to see it, but I found the colors perfectly comparing and the pattern a perfect contrast, topped off with a chunky layering of Twine + Twig necklaces by my sister designer friends Elizabeth and Jacqueline and grounded by one of my favorite chunky sandals by Coclico. 

Street Style: SouthPark II

Model: Chelsea Lewis, Photographer: Zach Alston, Hair and Makeup: Chelsea Kimrey.
Alice + Olivia Luisa A-Line Midi Skirt at Neiman Marcus, Enza Costa Printed Cashmere Sweater from Denim House, Joie Paxton Laser-Cut Bootie, Ceri Hoover Pony Hair (also here) and Heather Benjamin Antique Tusk Ring from Sloan, Vintage Chanel Chain Necklace at Monkee's of Charlotte (also these earrings), Kristin Hayes Jewelry Vintage Brooch, Chain and Stone Necklace, Earrings from ChezElle, Blydesign Brass and Floral Cuff, Alexis Bittar Assorted Lucite Braclets from Denim House (also here and here), eb jewelry Studio Green Quartz Cleo Cuff

American Town + Italian Style

If you're into fine Italian fashion, be sure to check out my latest styling project, featuring Brunello Cucinelli for Fort Mill Magazine.  The story accompanying the photo shoot shares conversations with the designer from a small town with big time dreams, also highlighting Rock Hill, SC native country recording artist, Zach Ludlam, serving as a clever analogy to Cucinelli. The publishers of Fort Mill Magazine are tireless in their efforts to put a heartbeat back into Main Street while maintaining a strong focus on local business. Read the entire story here.  I am proud to say my Grandfather operated the Easy Pay Store, Fort Mill's general store, for 43 years.  It was located behind me in the below picture, right on the corner of Main St. and Confederate St.