Sometimes I find inspiration in the most odd places, like this broken down gas station in the boonies of little Rhode Island.
There is just something so saw about destruction, it fascinates me as an artist.
I thought it was a great spot for this photoshoot.
This shoot was in collaboration with Mode Merr & Kent Stetson Handbags.
​The pieces went perfectly together.

"Mode Merr was established by designer Angela Zampell in 1989 with the simple idea that women of all proportions and sizes deserve to look and feel amazing in their clothes. Mode Merr offers retro-inspired dresses and separates that celebrate, rather than camouflage, your curves. Mode Merr offers all of their body positive designs in sizes xxs-xxxl, as well as custom plus sizes."

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Photography by: Meighan Taylor Photography

Nashville was such a fun trip! It was Matt and I's first plane ride together. Although short, it was a milestone for us.
 Yes we have finally become that disgustingly adorable couple you see in the rom-coms. Anyways, we had a blast riding bulls, eating southern comfort food, and relaxing by the pool. The best way for us to explore Nashville and get our adrenaline rush flowing was by scooter. We used the Lyft scooters because it connected with our app. "Nashvegas" is a common term when referring to Nashville. There are boatloads of bachelorette parties on the weekends (apparently more than Vegas!) which makes the city very lively. People are singing on the streets and having a care-free time. The main strip is on Broadway. Although it is fun to check out, it is quite busy and touristy, especially on the weekends. We were lucky enough to arrive on a Wednesday, so it was still busy but not too crowded. It is very hard to move around in the streets of Broadway on the weekends. The best part of my trip was seeing my family and friends I haven't seen in a very long time. Scroll down for my favorite restaurants, bars, and activities to do in "Nashvegas".

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The thrills, the rush, the fashion . . . all condensed into a roller coaster of a week. I am so thankful to have this as part of my job at Kent Stetson Handbags. This season is SS20 (meaning spring and summer 2020) I saw a lot of patterns, animal print, cascading ruffles, belts, sheer accents, and puffy sleeves. ​Each designer brings something unique to the table. This year for the first time I was accompanied by my boyfriend to some very big shows. ​This very attractive Physical Therapist from Newport, formally known as Dr. Matt, was the best Instagram Husband ever taking video and photos for me. It kind of felt like a Carrie and Mister Big moment when we escaped the fashion week madness in-between shows to indulge in a jazzy brunch at Blue Note. Highly recommend BTW.

So a big thing happened . . . People Magazine used my video from the Kyle & Shahida debut show. Special thanks to the IG hubby for taking the video. I was so honored to be featured and attend the show. It was televised for the new season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, scheduled to air in 2020.  It was actually my favorite fashion show during NYFW this season. The pieces were very wearable. View the full NYFW article here. It was truly a once in a lifetime experience.

I am so grateful to have my blog and viewers who enjoy reading my story.
I have grown so much from when I was aspiring to work in fashion six years ago to where I am now.
Thank you all for making this happen.

Much Love,
Elizabeth 

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How time flies. I have been working at Kent Stetson Handbags for almost 6 years now (collectively).
I am really happy to be a publicist and work in sales for this growing company.
It is so cool to see everything come to fruition right there in the studio.
If you aren't aware, our studio operates as a shop and a manufacturing space. It is the farm to table of handbags.
Just like in a cobbler shop (back in the day) you can see everyone hard at work making the pieces. I am very proud of my boss. 

This year at StyleWeek we were showcased in the Flexetail which operates as a pop-up shop, literally. 
Our signature "Splash" bag print was decorated artistically across the flexetail.
Some of my favorite new pieces are the Baroque Mini Totes (see gold pictured below) and the Rose Gold Snakeskin. 
I am very grateful for all the local support that I saw at StyleWeek.
From new customers to fashionistas sporting our designs during the shows,
​thank you for making our dreams a reality.

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