Back Down South

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Spartanburg, South Carolina

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Favorite place to bust a move in Nashville:
5 Spot Dance Party and my shower.

Now would ya look at that:
Oakley Frogskin’s, second pair of Imogene & Willie jeans, and White Chuck’s.

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Albany, Georgia

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Favorite southern meal:
Nothing quite beats our crop of summertime fruits and vegetables in the South. So this time of year, my favorite meal is a quintessential southern picnic – peaches, tomato pie, fresh okra, silver queen cream corn and chicken salad sandwich. Toss in a chocolate pecan pie and I’m done for!

Now would ya look at that:

• H&M’s Conscious Collection top. “I believe in championing apparel companies that utilize sustainable materials and empower their employees by providing fair trade working environments. A tough task, but H&M continues to pioneer the movement for fast-fashion brands.”
• H&M necklace.
• bySMITH shorts (designer Smith Sinrod is a Southern girl herself).
• Bracelet – a vintage belt.
• Belt – Gucci replica. “I love this fabric belt. It is actually very similar to a Gucci design that I saw in the Gucci store a few months ago. If you would like to find a belt like this one, you might want to check out some of the amazing replica designs out there online. This fake Gucci belt guide by Maria Dipalo might also come in handy. Belts are such a fun way to accessorize your outfits but you should not have pay too much for one if you are on a budget! I love wearing belts and have quite a few in my collection.”
• Ring – “When I graduated high school, Mama had the diamond earrings Dad gave her on her first Mother’s Day set into a ring for me. I’ve worn it every day since.”
• Essie Mint Candy Apple nail polish.

 Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Houston, Texas

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Favorite southern word:
“Y’all” because it is such a natural part of speech in the South. I try not to use “y’all” in emails for work (in attempt to be more professional), but nothing else seems to sound right.

Now would ya look at that:
You’ve seen Kimber on here twice before (here and here). 

• J.Crew shirt.
• American Apparel belt.
• Nixon watch.
• Bracelet found at Serendipity (12th South in Nashville).
• Her mother’s ring, worn every day since she was 16. Her mom received it as a high school graduation gift from her parents.
• Anthropologie skirt.
• Steve Madden flats.

Photographed in Washington, D.C.

Raised in:
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lives in:
Washinton, D.C.

Favorite getaway below the Line:
Palm Beach, Florida. My parents are snowbirds and have made PB their wintertime nest – and since it’s such a quick trip from DC, I visit as often as possible. I love Dixie Highway antique stores, egg BLTs from Green’s Pharmacy, Worth Avenue’s famous shopping, bike rides along the Lake Trail, and grilled artichokes at the Palm Beach Grill. It’s definitely the land of Lilly and Stubbs, so it’s fun to really go wild with bold colors and prints.

Now would ya look at that:
Van of Necessary & Proper. Together, he and Lauren run one of my favorite style blogs.

• Rugby RL jacket.
• Ralph Lauren tie, belt, and shoes.
• Brooks Brothers pants (ankle length).
• Tiffany & Co engine-turned belt buckle.
• Burberry umbrella.

Photographed in Washington, D.C. – The Mayflower. 

Raised in:
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Lives in:
Washington, D.C.

What brought you down south:
After eighteen years in the exact same place, I decided to pack my bags and head south to Nashville for college. Everyone told me it would be “different” from the north, but at that age, I could not conceptualize north/south cultural differences. I was shell-shocked initially but now I love the south (and country music). I think about my favorite places in Nashville all too often – Calypso Cafe (oh those Boija muffins), Mambu, Printer’s Alley, and Demonbreun Street. I can’t wait to go back for homecoming this fall! I’ve been settled in Washington, D.C. since finishing up at Vanderbilt.

Now would ya look at that:
Lauren is half of Necessary and Proper, a style blog based in D.C. Come back tomorrow to meet Van, the other half.

• Sequin necklace.
• ASOS dress.
• Tory Burch bag.
• Loeffler Randall heels.

Photographed in Washington, D.C.

Raised in:
Rye, New York – although I went to boarding school in both middle school and high school in New England. I also spent a considerable amount of each year (3+ months) in Bermuda.

Lives in:
Washington, D.C.

Favorite place to visit below the Mason-Dixon line:
Sea Island or Charleston to visit my twin brother at the College of Charleston.

Now would ya look at that:
Rainy day on the campus of Georgetown University, where Charles is about to graduate from.

• Charles Tyrwhitt shirt (a shirt-maker on Jermyn Street in London).
• Lands End vest.
• Southern Ties red and white seersucker neck tie.
• Vineyard Vines shorts.
• Classic Sperry Top Sider’s.

Photographed in Nashville, TN

Raised in:
Lubbock, Texas

Lives in:
Nashville, Tennessee

Most underrated thing about Lubbock:
It has a really good music scene and great local food. Cap Rock Cafe is my favorite – huge skooner margarita, queso burger and the best French fries.

Now would ya look at that:
Remember Copeland? Meet his mom, Emily, enjoying some rocker time on a Sunday afternoon.

• Tory Burch earrings (private sale).
• Anthropologie sweater.
• Michael Kors watch.
• Gap white denim.