WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: RACHAEL LOSCHE KRUK

Sometimes while living in Nashville you have brief encounters with people you know you could become great friends with…but they're gone just as soon as you've met them. This here lady is one of those people. We met at the Dwight Yoakum show here at the "Mother Church of Country" aka the Ryman. Her beau plays keys for Dwight. She is a native Houstonian who packed up and left our fare state for sunny California…maybe one day we will both return to the familiar streets of Montrose but for now we're both pursuing adventure. Rachel works in the music biz, as many I meet here do, at Silver Side Productions. The first thing that struck me was her amazingly natural red hair followed by her beauty and then by her apparent sense of style. These photos were taken in her LA neighborhood, Silverlake. It looks so sunny and alive….it is freezing and storming outside here in Nashville as I write this…

PS Rachel is a girl after my own heart with that Texas ring! 

Photo Credit: Johnna Lynn INSTAGRAM // copperpeace

Sephora Black Liquid Eyeliner

Jordana 'Honey Luau" Lipstick

Mother's Vintage Necklace

Vintage Cable Bracelet

Crop Top by Free People

Fringe Concert Purse by Copperpeace

Texas Ring by Jen Cervelli

Black Blazer by Zara

Fanny Pack by Copperpeace

Vintage White High Waisted Pants

Urban Outfitters Ecote Sandals

'Russian Roulette' Nail Polish by Essie

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: HIATUS

Apologies all! Things have been crazy busy and I honestly haven't had the time to make a new W+W post ( I began working for Jim Lauderdale and Imogene + Willie so I have been good busy! I promise to have a sweet post for next week! 

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WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: INSPIRATIONS: KATHARINE HEPBURN

I mentioned in my previous W+W post I had dressed as Katharine Hepburn for Halloween a few years back. That got me to really thinking about her and reminiscing over her countless classic Hollywood hits. That in turn led me to start thinking about how her style was so iconic; anti feminine slacks were preferred over bedazzled silk dresses. She was a private woman until her later years and always maintained a fearless attitude towards life. I feel she was able to show this not only inside but out through her dress. If you haven't seen any of her films start with The Philadelphia Story. 

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: JESSICA BRIANNE JANES

Jessica is a jack of all trades type of woman. Her main focus is theater and acting but you can find her doing all kinds of things around Houston; tending bar at the hip Montrose spot, Grand Prize...serving coffee and cake at another hip Montrose staple, Brasil...and last but not least, playing the part of a woman with various illnesses to which aspiring med students must diagnose. She's impersonated having a seizure for a solid minute in the lobby of a hospital and even a pregnant woman panicking in to labor. Jessica definitely doesn't lack personality or knowledge of Hollywood starlets passed...the night we met I was dressed as Katherine Hepburn for Halloween and she had been the only one able to recognize my costume that day. This lady is one of my first texts when I come to Houston so without further adieu meet the enigmatic mogul herself! 
INSTAGRAM // samejessica

China Red Lipstick by Sonia Kashuk

Kensington Market Sunglasses

F21 Earrings

Vintage Black Eel Skin Clutch

Lilly White Sheer Floral Dress

Black American Apparel Tube Dress

Black Hanes Tights

Minnetonka Boots

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: ELISHA ASHLEY GORE

One thing Nashville surely doesn't lack is a healthy supply of beautiful, non- Nashville women. Elisha being one of them! Elisha and I met through my husband, Robert and her beau Rob a number of weeks ago at a show. Upon learning we both loved cooking, we decided we would definitely have to cook up a storm together! As I mentioned earlier, this lovely lady is not from here. In fact, she hails from our neighbor up North, Canada. To be specific, the beaches of Toronto. She isn't phased by these cold Tennessee winds and her Canadian blood may have something to do with it! Elisha has been known to swim in icy waters and her ongoing studies in marine biology are a testament to her love of the sea....beauty and brains! 
INSTAGRAM // seoulwithit

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Carthage Pure Matte Lipstick by NARS

Vintage Floral Wrap Dress

Thrifted Nude Pumps

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: EASY BREEZY

Every third War+W, I am going to do the post! It will allow me to get more creative with my wardrobe especially since I am going to start participating in the Coast To Coast Challenge. I totally would have never come up with this outfit if it weren't for their nautical theme...and a quite a bit of help from Lily. After yesterday, I wish I could just make her be my personal stylist/photographer! We decided to go the unconventional nautical route using ocean hues, coral and wave style hair instead of the classic striped nautical look. This outfit made me want to go sailing and spend my days drinking pina coladas at the yacht club...I am totally going to do this one day...in this outfit. 

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White & Gold Vintage Inspired Sunglasses

Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil by NARS

Vintage Thick Gold Rope Necklace
Coral Crossbody Bag by Deux Lux

Gold Chain Bracelets by Ralph Lauren

Vintage Gold Emerald Ring

Vintage Neck Scarf

Aqua Blue Blouse by Theory

Vintage Navy & Gold Waist Belt

Vintage Thrifted Blue Maxi Skirt

Nude Decollete Jazz Red Sole Pump by Christian Louboutin

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: TAYLOR SIMPSON BRASHEARS

Meet the beautiful Miss Taylor Brashears, an up and coming young firecracker of a Nashville musician. Robert and I met Taylor over at our neighborhood bar, Santa's Pub. She immediately stood out among the slew of karaoke performers with her powerful and passionate voice. I am pretty sure that is how we ended up befriending her...Robert wanted to sing with her! See why...What It Feels Like To Lose or Louise. She also does a pretty sweet version of Two More Bottles of Wine! Taylor has been in the studio recording a new album...to stay tuned like her on FB. 

INSTAGRAM // taylorbrashearsmusic

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Flirt Alert Lipstick by Benefit

Leifsdotter Floral Maxi Dress

Sam Edelman Sheldon Boots in Whiskey/Black

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: LILY McCALL COSTNER

Lily is fast becoming one of my good friends here in Nashville. Like me, this is not her homeland. She is a born Californian but spent the past several years living in Providence, RI. Like others, Lily moved here to pursue a career in songwriting. We enjoy spending time making dinner together, dancing at Motown Mondays and frequenting the local gay bar, Purple Heys. Check out 'Oh, Malley-Mae'; a track she sings with The Modern West. Like Lily on FB.

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Urban Outfitters Teal Clip On Earrings

Carthage Pure Matte Lipstick by NARS

F21 Turtleneck 

Mama's Vintage Belt

Comptoir Des Cotonniers High Waisted Wool Pants

Chie Mihara Emerald Dorothy Slippers

WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: MY BOYFRIENDS BACK

When Robert is away something I like to do is wear his clothes. I don't know why I find it comforting but alas I do and it happens to work out since he has a pretty sweet wardrobe. Well, that and we wear the same size...I enjoy rocking the 'boyfriend' look or in my case the 'husband' look. All the while I have been singing The Angels tune...

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Vintage CELINE Scarf

Derek Cardigan Glasses

Mandarina Lipstick by Milani

American Apparel Cardigan

Frontier Ruckus Band Tee

Dylan George Skinny Crop Denim

Vintage High Top Converse