Demin + Lace at the Opry

 

The only time that I am organized is when it comes to packing!  I keep a detailed document on my phone with outfits I want to wear for upcoming trips.  It’s pretty aggressive, I know.  I mean, these notes start as soon as I know I’m booking a trip.  So, the first items that came to mind when I received an invitation to a wedding in Nashville were – COWGIRL BOOTS

I picked up these boots on the clearance rack at DSW.  My favorite part? THE HEEL.  I know that isn’t the purpose of having cowgirl boots, but I’m pretending to be a country girl, so these are perfect for me! I thought boots were a smart and versatile choice for Nashville.  Wrong!  Only tourists wear boots around the town!

I’d been to Nashville once before, but it was my boyfriend’s first time.  We each got to pick one attraction to see: He chose Gruhn’s Guitar and I chose the Grand Ol’ Opry!  I scheduled our tour for Friday, the day we arrived.  I definitely recommend this tour to everyone!  So much history at the opry.  They take you through the dressing rooms and let you poke around – “That green chair you’re sitting on?  Johnny Cash used to sit there playing his guitar.”  My favorite show, Nashville, on ABC has a display at the Opry.  I freaked out when I saw it.  I was the only person on the tour that watched the show!  Bummer.

The last leg of the tour, the guide takes you to the stage.  In the center of the stage is a photo op.  Once everyone had their photos taken, the most amazing thing happened!  The tour guide asked if any of us could sing.  Without skipping a beat, my boyfriend pointed at me and yelled, “SHE CAN!”  The mics were off and there wasn’t anyone else in the Opry, but I stood front and center and belted out the first verse of the song my boyfriend and I wrote together – video last posted HERE.  It all happened pretty quickly, but I’m honored to stand on that stage and sing where so many legends have been before!

 

 

Denim Shirt - Abercrombie

Shorts - Nordstrom Rack

Boots - DSW

Necklace - Francesca's

Watch - Michael Kors

 

 

 

15 Minutes of Fame!

Somehow, my boyfriend convinced me to play at an open mic with him last week!  Honestly, how can you say “no” to this guy?

                                                               

Remember Rock Band? I took that game seriously!  I was always the singer and my brother was always the drummer.  In real life, I’m still the singer and my boyfriend plays guitar.  I don’t even want to get into his collection of stringed instruments because I’d rather talk about more interesting topics – liiikee my look for the night!

 We have a bluegrass/blues vibe going on so I actually thought rockin' a Canadian Tuxedo would be appropriate! I paired a denim shirt with a pair of jeans in similar color, slid a leopard print skinny belt around my waist, clasped my favorite gold necklace under my shirt collar, and added my cowgirl boots as a final touch.  I pictured us looking more like Britney and JT circa 2001. Never Forget.

After a once over in the mirror, I quickly realized that I cannot pull off double denim - Especially if I wanted us to be taken seriously!  If you know me, then you know that leggings are always my go-to choice. Off with the jeans and on with the leggings.  Voilà!

 

 

 

 This clip is actually a song that Max and I wrote together :) 

We performed 4 songs that night.  We were incredibly nervous but as soon as we hit the stage, it felt natural!  Want to hear more?? We're planning a set for next Thursday at Woodlands' open mic. Come out and cheer us on! We would love the support!!

Top - Abercrombie
Necklace - House of Gemmes (ON SALE and enter email for a $15 gift card)
Boots - DSW