Style Spotlight: French Kande

This little gem of a line is new to The Cotton Mill, but is sure to have serious staying power.  Based out of LA, FIDM-grad Kande Hall was inspired by some French medallion charms she picked up on a trip to Paris.  She began mixing them with rough-cut stones and pearls, creating a classic and edgy look that was unique and feminine. The end result is a collection of modern, stylish pieces with a vintage feel (and at an affordable price, no less!).

Fall is already streaming into the Cotton Mill, so keep your eyes peeled for French Kande! Personally, I'm loving the super-long delicate chain necklaces with tassels and charms. Glam it up for evening with a little black dress or wear with an oversized tee and boyfriend jeans for day.  Or, layer it with a few other pieces of varying lengths to change it up a bit. It's only a matter of time before all the It Girls are sporting FK. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from the Fall 2011 collection:

Ashlee Simpson sporting a French Kande tassel necklace

The Big Sale!

Since we have so many of our amazing new fall pieces coming in now, we have decided to make our sale even better! Items that were 50% off are now 60% off! 60% is now 70% off!

Happy Birthday, Bob!

It's Bob's Birthday! In honor of this momentous occasion, without which we would be living drab, unfashionable Cotton-Mill-less lives, we are having an amazing sale!

Here's the deal....  If anyone comes in today or tomorrow (Saturday, July 23) and wishes Bob "Happy Birthday", they will receive an extra 10% off  all sale merchandise and 20% off all new items.  Since we have so many delightful new pieces in, I would imagine there will be a mad dash to get 20% off, so hurry in!

 

Let the wild birthday rumpus begin!

Style Stalker: WhoWhatWear

There are about 10 million fashion blogs out there. Some good, some bad, some just ugly. But one that I return to constantly as a sort of online style bible is WhoWhatWear. Started by some net-savvy former Teen Vogue editors, it has blossomed into one of THE go-to sites to see new trends, find inspiration, or just enjoy the fashionable scenery.

Today I want to share one of their "Style Stalker" articles because this girl's style just screams "Cotton Mill".  A mix of lady-like and fashion forward, classic and trendy, Moldovan style blogger Doina Ciobanu has great style. If she lived in Nashville and not Moldova, I know we would see her browsing through our racks, picking up Alice + Olivia, DVF,  Milly, and more. 

 

photo via WhoWhatWear

Whose style are YOU stalking? Tell us in the comments!

Meet the Stylists: Cacky

1. What is your fashion background?

As an artist, I see fashion as art. Styling a customer from head to toe is like painting a blank canvas and creating art.

 2. Who is one of your style icons?
 I have several style icons: Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel, and Audrey Hepburn. I love them all for their femininity, simplicity, and elegance.

3. What is a trend you love this season?

Peplums- the utmost feminine garment. Peplums can be attached to coats, dresses, blouses, & any other waist-concealing garment.

4. How do you describe your personal style?

Simple, classic & casual. My closet is filled with staples, but I enjoy layering, accessorizing, and embellishments. I tend to dress up a casually classic outfit with jewelry and accessories- especially big necklaces!

5. What blogs of magazines do you read to keep you inspired?

Harpers Bazaar & Vogue

Cacky's Top 5 

Lee Angel enamel chain link necklaces

Alice + Olivia leopard trench

 

Mark and James suede leather vest

Nanette Lepore jacket and Alice + Olivia blouse

A+O shorts and sweater

After the 4th Sale!

Don't miss out on some fabulous deals!