Gather Up The Girls For Thursday Happy Hour!

Attention ladies: Thursday evenings are the new "Girls' Night Out"!

We know it can be challenging for you hard working women to find the time to escape the daily grind to chase down the season's hottest closet staples which is why, kicking off tonight, every Thursday from 5PM to 7PM we will now be hosting happy hour. Grab your best gal pals or round up a few of your favorite work associates and head on over to the Cotton Mill for complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres and a little after work guilty shopping pleasure. After all, you deserve a little reward for all that hard work you've been putting in at the office and what better way to celebrate than to join us as we enjoy the fun and camaraderie in a festive environment while we peruse gorgeous fashions?

Looking for an exhilirating social event for your service or networking group? Sponsor a happy hour event and we'll give you and your organization 10% off all regular price merchandise or donate 10% of what your group spends to your charity of choice! To get more inside details on this scoop give us a call at 615.298.2188 or drop on by!

*Please note our new store hours are as follows:  

Monday--10AM to 6PM         Tuesday--10AM to 6PM

Wednesday--10AM to 6PM    Thursday--10AM to 7PM

Friday--10AM to 6PM             Saturday--10AM to 5PM

Sunday--1PM to 5PM

Get Down To Business: 9 to 5 Suit Alternatives for Winter 2012

Baby it's cold outside but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your stylish appearance for warmth. Look good, work good--that's our mentality. When the temperature drops below 30, modern business chic can be a tricky style to nail. After all, you don't want to be too buttoned up or, heaven forbid, risk looking frumpy. While totally street appropriate, nothing about swimming in an oversized sweater says "I mean business". Instead take the layered approach--drape a cozy sweater over a fitted dress or tailored shirt and pair with a skirt or slacks, or get down to business with a fitted blazer. And if you're constantly going to and from the office, throw a stylish scarf into the mix to maximize warmth and keep that head held high towards profitable horizons. Whatever your preference, there's no excuse to be a fair weathered fashionista. Here at the Cotton Mill we have plenty of warm, promotion ready attire. No matter the sleet and snow, you can be sure to let them know who's boss in these 9 to 5 suit alternatives! 

eLegAnCE

You can’t spell elegance or delicate without lace. From runway to realistic everyday wear, this season you will be delighted to see this trend taking over and re-inventing itself from the 80’s Madonna wrist glove and bridesmaid dresses we all have had nightmares of, to sophistication and practical looks for the modern woman.

Also hot on trend alert this season is leather. The timeless material is making a huge impact on this season's fashions from structured leather peplum tops, to leather skirts and leggings, to the elegant hint of trim on stunning coats and sweaters. A must have closet staple for the Fall/Winter season, splurging on a hot leather piece will totally be worth your while.  

So there we have it--leather and lace--and NO we are not talking about the Stevie Nicks and Don Henley hit. With lace's soft feminine elegance and leather's sophisticated edgy twist, these two make the perfect couple! Mix and match and have heads turning not once but twice!

What to Wear to Thursday's 2012 CMA Awards

It's not just another "barefoot blue jean night"...well if you are lucky enough to snag tickets that is. 

Although we love this nominated artist and that gorgeous smile of his, Jake Owen amongst many of today’s hottest artists will be gracing the red carpet at The 46^th Annual CMA awards this Thursday evening. Always a festive night to be remembered, many Music City revellers have been waiting with anticipation and strategizing their dress to impress numbers since the close of the ceremony last year. I mean let's be honest, besides all the fabulous hit performances by the best of the best in country music, the other main attraction of the evening is the red carpet trend spotting. We all want to know who and what everyone is wearing and the past few decades have brought out some pretty outrageous looks from all sides of the spectrum. Studded leather cowboy boots or Louboutins, whatever your fancy, we expect to see a little bit of it all this year.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane and check out some of the WOW factors we have seen at past ceremonies.

Burgundy: Fall's New "It" Color

At last--a wine that goes with everything! Bordeaux, burgundy, whatever you want to call it, this new rich shade of purpley red hue is taking the stage. Named Fall 2012's new "it" color, stylists have gone so far to say that beautiful burgundy has put black on the back burner. And isn't it the truth--from dresses to coats, to skirts, bags, and pants, whether as an accent or the main statement, we're seeing it everywhere. Just like the little black dress, it's simply a closet must have! No worries if you're a few shades off--rusk reds, oxfords, and crimsons all still play to the trend. Our stylists are here to make sure you do it up right with mix and match pieces that will have your friends practically gushing! 

Game Day Style

It's that time of year again...Fall, football and fabulous fresh looks for game day! Whether you're a season ticket holder who never fails to miss a game, just enjoy the frequent chatty tailgate, or prefer to root on your team lazy Sunday style from the comfort of your couch, The Cotton Mill has the perfect sweaters for sporting that team spirit! 

When it comes to Vols football, our Vince sweater and blouse layered together creates the perfect cozy look with these Citizen of Humanity jeans...an outfit you've got to have in your own possession!

Snuggle up in the stands in this grey drape sweater by Yoon as you root the Titans on to a victorious touchdown! Hurry in because we've only got one XS left of this fan staple! 

Help Vandy kickoff a great season in our gold QI sweater! Paired with printed black and grey Seven For All Mankind skinny jeans, this outfit is the perfect touch of school spirit for hopeful touchdowns! 

What to Wear When Dining In Nashville

This weekend leave the cooking to the chefs and the styling to us!

The week has been a real treat for Nashvillians with the semi-annual Nashville Originals Restaurant Week food frenzy. Celebrating the most delectable local eateries, restaurants all over Nashville are serving up some seriously saucy specials.

Through Sunday, you can dine with your old and new favorites at a deliciously attractive price. With many participating restaurants offering three-course dinners featuring an appetizer or salad, entree and dessert for $20 to $30, this really is the ultimate summer sendoff! What more of a reason do you need to round up your gal pals for a night on the town?

While there's no need to dress to the nines, a fabulous outfit does pair excellently with a sophisticated cocktail. Our girls Milly, Tibi, Alice + Olivia are happy to help out. In these savvy fall outfits you might not even need reservations for your girl's night out!

Milly punctuated print shirt with slim leather ankle pants--a trendy silhouette 

Milly sheath dress--sexy chic

Tibi perfectly notched peplum

Tibi little black dress--simple sophistication 

Alice + Olivia swingy bell sleeve top--a casual pop of color

Alice + Olivia metallic pleated frock--practically blooming