Explore: Imogene + Willie | Nashville, TN

"Explore" is back (we hope you enjoyed last week's peek at the Anthropologie Fashion Show) and today Aissa, Ginny and I are sharing the second stop of our trip to Nashville, Imogene + Willie...

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photos by Sleepy Fox Photography

Imogene + Willie is just one of those spaces you walk into and immediately feel at home. These Tennessee makers do denim and they do it well in a revamped gas station that also houses found treasures, accessories and small stations for both Warby Parker and Aesop.

Sometimes a story just sticks with you, as is the case with Carrie and Matt's quest to create, sell and develop a community around good jeans (watch theirs here). I+W is, at its heart, a story of the American dream and what's more American than a great transformative pair of denim?

Carefully curated and filled to the brim with special little touches (like the original sign from when the space was Granny White Service Station), Imogene + Willie has grown to become one of my favorite new places to visit. Don't forget to stop by Aislerchic for Aissa's take on our trip!

See my shopping picks below:
p.s. I'm crazy for the "Elizabeth" denim!

clockwise from left: hat, elizabeth indigo, muscle tee, imogene slim, speedshop tee

A huge thank you to the Imogene + Willie team in Nashville for letting us roam the space, talking me through the amazing tailoring process and being the very picture (literally) of Southern hospitality!

Currently Coveting: Hats
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I used to think that hats just weren't my thing. Always the one to look for different ways to accessorize once the weather gets crisp, I was bummed to be missing out on a major statement. As we creep further into Autumn (can you believe it's already October?!) I've been trying on as many styles as possible to find the perfect fit. Floppy wool toppers have carved out a special place in my heart (and wardrobe) and I'm completely over-the-moon with the folky, bohemian versions that seem to polish off any Fall look with ease.

Keep scrolling for a bit of hat envy and to shop my favorite styles of the moment...

Free People

Urban Outfitters
Anthropologie

The Great Tote Debate

Well, friends, I've extended my trip for another week and it may or may not be solely to stare at my sister's new Madewell bag for another 7 days...

I was always a clothes-horse and not an accessories girl. Never one to worship purses, I have been meaning to upgrade my well-loved (read: completely destroyed) Zara tote for some time. After spending time with my sister in Northern Virginia, whose Transport rarely leaves her side, I'm convinced the time to upgrade is now.

I'm constantly throwing mommy supplies, work materials and daily essentials into my handbag (once I even toted around a pair of golden scissors for a whole month) and need something that can stand up to a little wear and tear. Tack on a desire for the perfect shade of cognac brown and a weightiness that hints to a long life and you've got a tall order to fill!

So, which style would you choose?

Chelsea Jackson