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SB FINDS NASHVILLE: NOVEMBER 2016
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
by Alex Hendrickson
November is here and we couldn’t be happier. The time has changed, the temperatures are (finally) starting to drop, and the holidays are right around the corner yet not close enough to instill panic … yet! Enjoy the cool(er) temperatures by strolling Nashville’s neighborhoods and ducking into local businesses for a few of our favorite FINDS. Happy November, and happy shopping!
Limited-edition pearl lollipop earrings
Limited-edition pearl lollipop earrings, $300, at Margaret Ellis Jewelry
Margaret Ellis Jewelry has found its way onto our must-have list again with these limited edition pearl lollipop earrings. Available in a variety of colors, it will be challenging to land on a favorite. The freshwater pearls make these earrings feminine and timeless. Handmade in Nashville, these earrings can be found at the Margaret Ellis studio inside Cummings Station for $300.
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FALLING FOR LOCAL FASHION: OCTOBER WHAT TO WEAR, NFA-STYLE
SEPTEMBER 23, 2016
by Margaret McClintock
Fall is far and away our favorite season to shop and we’ve heard from local stores around town that it’s their favorite time to sell. Autumn inventory provides more options for fashion — denim, boots, vests, long-sleeve tops, coats, scarves, bags and more. There are more pieces to layer with and, subsequently, more possibilities for showing off your own signature look.
For this month’s “What to Wear” article, we’re excited to partner with the Nashville Fashion Alliance (NFA) to showcase the works of designers and artisans from right here in Nashville. Members of the NFA team selected gorgeous looks and accessories to best highlight as much of the talented NFA community as possible. Our models were the lovely Stephanie Gonis, Nina Thomas, Cara Jackson and Julia Dyer who modeled looks for the NFA’s upcoming weekend of festivities, which include The Reclamation, VIP Preview for The Wardrobe Project and The Wardrobe Project market. Make plans to attend these events, as well as the Nashville Opera’s Don Giovanni at TPACand the Franklin Wine Festival. It will be a busy month of fun activities and you won’t want to miss the opportunity to show off a few new, locally designed looks!
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Look #1:
Nina looks lovely in her LBD. This is one of those enviable dress-up, dress-down pieces as the fabric is jersey but the cut is formal enough to wear to the Opera.
Ola Mai disco dress, $110; Margaret Ellis Nik cuff, $500, narrow bangles, $445, multi-stone fancy band ring, $1,875, and Apollo earring, $790; Ceri Hoover Waller clutch in multi-python, $195; Not pictured: Nisolo Austin smoke shoe, $214
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LOCAL JEWELRY TRENDS FOR FALL/WINTER 2015-2016
AUGUST 2016
by Liza Graves
MARGARET ELLIS JEWELRY
209 10th Ave. S., #309
Nashville, TN 37203
For further details, see the Margaret Ellis Jewelry SB Guide page here.
Under the ownership of Mclaine Richardson, we’ve loved watching the Margaret Ellis brand continue to grow and inspire. As we looked at her current collection, the mixed metal statement pieces all stood out and it was hard to choose just a couple to showcase. Remember, all of these pieces are handmade in her Cummins Station studio. Both this necklace and ring are ones we’d happily wear during the work week and on the weekend. They’d be sitting by our bathroom sink ready to put on at a moment’s notice!
This one necklace features three chains, each of a different size and color, making for one statement necklace that you’ll wear again and again. $825 at Margaret Ellis Jewelry
This is called the “negative space” ring but everything else about it is totally positive! Wear with your pearls, your diamonds, your gunmetal … this works with it all! $445 at Margaret Ellis Jewelry
We hope fall fashion has you just as excited as it does us!
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SB FINDS NASHVILLE: JULY 2016
JULY 5, 2016
by Sarah Tuttle
Nashville in July brings endless summer events, many barbecues and festive parties. When we aren’t cooling off poolside, we try to escape the heat. However, we braved the high temps and checked out the local boutique scene for some local finds that will help you stay cool and make your home feel hospitable. Get out, shop local and grab our 22 favorite FINDS for July.
Earrings
These small stack pearl earrings are simple yet stunning. They come in silver or bronze and your choice of peach or blue freshwater pearls, and they’re neutral enough to wear with almost anything! Head to Margaret Ellis Jewelry to pick up a pair — all of which are hand-made in Nashville — for $250.
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‘TEAM MAMA’ OF NASHVILLE FASHION, CONNIE CATHCART-RICHARDSON
APRIL 3, 2016
by Liza Graves
Connie Cathcart-Richardson is a Nashville native who married her high school sweetheart, settled in Music City and was in the advertising industry for 25 years, 15 years of which was spent as a partner at Image Design Inc. But, at 46 years of age, with her daughter off at college, she knew she needed to get back to her creative roots she had loved so much before adulthood set in. The art of fashion had always called to her and she wanted to rediscover that passion and do something with it, right here in her hometown. We are thrilled to welcome Connie today as our FACE of Nashville!
Connie Cathcart-Richardson is our FACE of Nashville this week. All jewelry in today’s photos is from Margaret Ellis Jewelry (which happens to be owned by Connie’s daughter, Mclaine Richardson).
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LOCAL DESIGNERS PROVE NASHVILLE KNOWS FASHION
MARCH 31, 2016
Photography by Ryan Hamlin; Styled by Milton White, The Fashion Office
A new generation of designers is chasing (and finding) their dreams and making their mark on Nashville and the city’s fashion community. Widely known for its country music, Nashville continues to showcase — and surprise folks with — the array of talent and achievements across many creative fields. Many moons ago, Nashville’s beloved Manuel defined Music City fashion with his artistic designs that continue to be worn by stars across the South and around the country. Attending events for this year’s Nashville Fashion Week, you’ll find it hard to believe that Nashville fashion was once characterized solely by these designs of rhinestones and cowboy boots and hats. A group of creatives is challenging this memory by offering a fresh infusion of talent and style. Nashville Fashion Week originated in 2011 with the intent to foster this growing community of talent. Their dedication to and passion for sustaining the local fashion community continues to flourish with the ever-expanding pool of talent that calls Nashville home.
During Nashville Fashion Week, April 5 through 9 this year, designers present their new collections and make you fall even deeper in love with the thriving local fashion scene. “Anna Wintour said, ‘You either know fashion or you don’t,'” shares local celebrity stylist Milton White of The Fashion Office. “Thanks to an assortment of talented fashion and design creatives, Nashville knows fashion!”
Mclaine Richardson of Margaret Ellis Jewelry
A former apprentice to Margaret Ellis, Mclaine Richardson took over the business and continues to advance it, producing ready-to-wear pieces and custom-designed items. Each piece that Mclaine creates is a work of art — wearable art. Sterling silver, bronze, 22-karat gold, pearls, and precious and semiprecious stones comprise classic statement pieces made in her Nashville studio.
Nashville Fashion Week Participation: Boutique Events, 2011 - 2016; Jewelry for Participating Designers, 2011 & 2012 (Sylvia Heisel, 2011 & Sylvia Heisel and Magid Bernard, 2012); Accessories as Art Designer, 2015; NFW Steering Committee Member, 2011 - 2016; NFW Creative Director, 2012 - 2016; NFW Registration, 2011 - 2014
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12 Swoon-Worthy Jewelry Pieces at Local Boutiques
February 5, 2016
by Margaret McClintock
Valentine’s Day. A day that frequently evokes exclamatory responses. When writing this article, I asked the two women nearest me (one who is engaged, the other married) to participate in a little word association about Cupid’s special day of romance. The bride-to-be cried, “Flowers! Hearts! Chocolate! Cards! Jewelry! I love everything cheesy,” while the married woman simultaneously and dryly declared, “Hate it. Always have.” After musing over all our opinions on the special day, we agreed that flowers and a little bling are the best ways to celebrate any romantic milestone, Valentine’s Day included. So today, just over a week before February 14, we’ve put together some of the choicest jewelry finds around town. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s or “Gal”entine’s Day this year, read on to get your dose of enviable eye candy.
Earrings
Triangle Chime Earrings
Margaret Ellis‘ Spring 16 Collection launched just a few days ago, and the results of her hard work are stunning. With a wide selection of earrings, necklaces, cuffs and bangles, it was challenging to pick a favorite. Our eye was instantly drawn to these clip-on earrings, which are designed with sterling silver or bronze with clip or omega. Try on a pair (starting at $415) for yourself at the studio and shop located in Cummins Station.
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