By SMITH Trunk Show!

Come by the Cotton Mill, Tuesday March 20th for a By SMITH trunk show! Designer Smith Sinrod will be in-store from 10 am-5 pm, showing the fabulous new Spring 2012 collection in-stock right now at the Mill. She will also be taking special orders for Fall 2012! Smith's designs are playful and chic, using gorgeous Thai silk in bright colors and often adorned with her trademark geometric motifs.  After graduating for the University of Alabama's apparel design program, Smith launched her line in 2010. Despite being a young brand, By SMITH  has already made a splash at fashion weeks all over the country. Come by the Cotton Mill and see for yourself what the buzz is about!

 All pieces bought on Tuesday will be 10% off; as a special bonus, the Cotton Mill will be donating another 10% to the Nashville Fashion Week's non-profit fund, the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund. Administered by The Community Foundation of Middle Tennesee, the NFFF is awarded annually to help kick-start the career of a local designer who has demonstrated experience in a fashion-related field.

Here is a sneak peek of what you might find on Tuesday:

Designer Smith Sinrod

All images via By SMITH

Nicole Miller FW2012

Nicole Miller is known for some fabulous design details.  Ruched dresses, metallic stretch material, an amazing understanding of a woman's curves, and some gorgeous graphic prints now and then. She brought them all and more in her Fall 2012 collection.  The prints this season were large digital motifs on silk and chiffon.  Bohemian band groupie plus flower child pretty much sums up the look; dissect each runway look and you have some very lovely separates that could be easily blended into one's wardrobe to fabulous effect.

Pair NM's suede t-shirts and silk blouses with some amazing skinny jeans and ankle boots. Wispy floral dresses will swirl beautifully around your mid calf boots and sheer stockings; add a Mongolian lamb vest on top for a more Boho style. Don't be afraid of the skinny velvet pants! So chic and luxurious, dare to wear them with a loose silk top and sky-high heels to balance the proportions. Jewel tones were key on the fall runway; rich mustards, teals, and purple create a gorgeous palette. Top it off with a velour felt wide brim hat to complete the look!