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Must-Try Fall Trends with Madewell

When I think of Fall, there are certain sartorial trends that will always come to mind: cozy knits, easy denim, and a touch of leather (amongst other things). Yes, we all have our own unique personal style, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that there are certain pieces/trends that should make its way into our wardrobes when the temps begin to cool.

Madewell’s current Fall collection is full of those quintessential pieces to add in, so if you were looking for a little style inspo, here are some of the must-try Fall trends.

Houndstooth Boyfriend Blazer
One can never have too many blazers, and a relaxed-fit, houndstooth blazer is a perfect layering piece to add in for Fall. Pair it with your favorite distressed denim to dress them up a bit, or give your corporate trousers a more “cool girl” fit by wearing it over an easy tank and finishing the look with chunky loafers.

Plaid Skirt
Skirts are alway fun, and this hunter green color screams Fall. Wear with a chunky turtleneck sweater and ankle booties for a classic Fall look, or pair with tights and a leather jacket for a style that’s a little more mod. If you want to dress it down and keep it super casual, wear it with a denim jacket/button down or sweatshirt and sneakers.

Chunky Knit Sweater
Is it really Fall if you don’t wear a chunky knit sweater at some point? You honestly can never have too many because they literally go with everything, but if nothing else, add in an off white/cream color to wear with all of your minimalistic pieces.

A touch of leather
Whether it’s a classic moto jacket or a pair of leather trousers, you need a strong leather piece to add a bit of edge to any outfit. Moto jackets go with everything, and leather trousers can be dressed up or down depending on how you style them.

Don’t forget your beanie!

Easy Flannel
Flannel is another Fall staple, but not all style are created the same. Go for a more soft, neutral color palette to avoid looking like a lumberjack, and use it as a layering piece over your favorite pair of denim on days when it’s still a little cool out.

Classic Accessories
Gold hoops and layering necklaces will NEVER go out of style, and you will always need a pair of neutral/tan colored leather booties to wear with all of your skirts, denim, and maxi dresses.

Fall is such a fun season for style expression, and Madewell is constantly getting in new products, so pop in to see what’s new!

Madewell
7615 W Farmington Blvd
Suite 9
Germantown, TN 38138

Credits:
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: Caitlin + Yamile

Be sure to follow The Shops of Saddle Creek on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all of the happenings and sales!

December 27, 2022/by Kim Thomas

A Peek Inside | Evereve Opens At Saddle Creek!

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Evereve, a contemporary, curated boutique for on-trend fashion that complements women’s busy lifestyles is finally open in Saddle Creek and all we can say is WOW!

A gorgeously designed, light-filled store, Evereve views itself as a national boutique. In business since 2004, you’ll find a ton of amazing, nationally-known brands in-store like Paige Denim and AGOLDE Denim, but their focus is on providing customers with the best service, similarly to what you’d experience with a boutique.

The day that I visited, I met their Store Manager Terrance Dye, who has his own thorough background in fashion, modeling and retail, so he brings over 20 years of experience to the new location (he’s also the first male Store Manager to open a new store!).

When you walk in you can immediately feel an excited energy from the stylists, so you know that they really love what they do.

Inventory will vary, but here are some of the brands you’ll find at Evereve (including their own uber cute in-house brand):

AGOLDE
BB Dakota
Barefoot Dreams
Citizens of Humanity
French Connection
Good American
Gorjana
Hudson
Jenny Bird
Kenneth Cole
Line and Dot
Marc Fisher
Norma Kamali
Page
Pistola
Schultz
Sanctuary
Vince Camuto
Z Supply

It’s always exciting when a new store comes into the market, and Evereve fits perfectly in at Saddle Creek. Happy Shopping!

Evereve
The Shops of Saddle Creek
7615 W Farmington Blvd
Suite 36
Germantown, TN 38138

Be sure to follow The Shops of Saddle Creek on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with all of the happenings and sales!

December 2, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Madewell Men’s Is At Saddle Creek!

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Fellas, rejoice! Madewell Men’s is finally available at The Shops of Saddle Creek, and here’s everything you need to know.

A spin-off of J. Crew, Madewell is an icon denim brand that offers stylish apparel, plus accessories, shoes & bags. In business since 2006, The Shops of Saddle Creek’s location opened in 2013. Denim is at the core of the brand, and now that the Men’s collection has officially launched, it’s so much easier to find denim and those easy, lived-in pieces for everyone.

They offer Premium Denim in 6 different fits.
Whether you’re into medium or dark washes, love a skinny or prefer a more relaxed fit, there’s something available at Madewell Men’s for everyone. While tees, button ups and hoodies are available, the bulk of the Saddle Creek location’s men’s collection is denim.

With a new season approaching, it’s the perfect time to do a fit session to find your best style. They currently offer the following fits in various washes: Slim, Athletic Slim, Taper, Relaxed, Skinny and Straight.

Multiple sizes are available in their store.
Currently, they offer sizes 28W-40W in their denim, with inseams available in 30, 32 and 34. Online, they have extended sizes in XXXL & 40W-44W.

Shoes and accessories are available as well.
While their collection of shoes and accessories isn’t as vast their women’s section, they do have a few options available.

You can find sunglasses, sneakers and hats, and many of the scarves that are in store are unisex in style as well.

As their men’s collection continues to evolve over the next few months, you will be able to find different styles to add to your wardrobe. Happy shopping!

Madewell
7615 W Farmington Blvd
SUITE 9
Germantown, TN 38138

Credits:
Wardrobe + Accessories: Madewell Men’s
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: David + Michael

To shop these looks, visit Madewell Men’s located in The Shops of Saddle Creek!

August 24, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Statement Making Dresses From Mimi Morton

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Everyone needs a few fun, statement making pieces in their wardrobe, and Mimi Morton is bringing the color to Saddle Creek with a curated collection from the brand CeliaB!

Founded in 2012, CeliaB is a Spanish fashion brand with a focus on designing fun, passionate, and timeless clothing that makes women shine. Inspired by the designer’s travels around the world, the use of traditional motifs seamlessly blended with exaggerated textures and bold bursts of print and color make their show-stopping pieces easy to fall in love with.

Rosalinda Dress, CeliaB

Orion Dress, CeliaB

Malik Dress, CeliaB

The brand focuses on sustainability, so while the designs may be fun and unusual, the garments are made out of high-quality materials, so their pieces are ones that you will be able to wear (and pass down) for years to come.

The next time you pop into Mimi Morton, consider trying on one of their pieces (and then finding some fun, funky accessories to pair with it!).

Lisi Lerch Georgia Mixed Beads Bracelets

Their collections are so fun and colorful, and can be worn to so many events, so don’t be afraid to make a statement and stand out!

Credits:
Wardrobe, Jewelry + Accessories (minus shoes): Mimi Morton
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: Cara, Yamile + Taylor

Mimi Morton
7615 W Farmington Blvd
SUITE 33
Germantown, TN 38138

To shop all of these looks, visit Mimi Morton in the Shops of Saddle Creek!

August 10, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Summer Essentials with Madewell

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While everyone has their own personal style, there are still pieces that people will stock their wardrobe with and reach for every season. Summer is known for its easy, breezy classics, and Madewell is a great place to find pieces that are classic, yet still on trend for the season.

We have a few more weeks of Summer remaining, so if you’re in need of a few wardrobe refreshers, here are a few Summer essentials that you should consider picking up from Madewell.

Dresses
Keeping cool during the Summer is a MUST, so obviously dresses should be on your wardrobe list. Because we are in a transitional period, however, I’d advise picking out dresses in darker prints, neutrals and more muted tones vs. super bright colors so that you can easily transition them into the Fall. Pair now with your favorite sandals, then switch over to ankle booties and layer a white or denim jacket over it.

Flare Denim
While flare denim is usually reserved for Fall outfits, now’s the perfect time to add a pair to your wardrobe. Pair them with an easy, retro style tee and sandals for now, and then swap those out for booties and a flowy, boho style blouse.

Leather handbags
In addition to jewelry, find a fun, leather handbag that you can wear everyday. Cognac and beige are great neutrals, but don’t be afraid to try a fun color as well.

White Denim
White denim that fits great, has a little bit of stretch without being tight and is not too thin is hard to find, but Madewell’s Perfect Vintage Jean is amazing. The premium denim also has a tapered leg, which makes it a perfect length for both flats and heels. Paired with a laidback, popover blouse in a punchy color is Summertime perfection.

Denim Shorts
You can’t go wrong with a pair of denim shorts in a classic light or medium wash. These will be shorts that you live in and can pair with just about anything.

There’s so much that you can still add to your wardrobe this Summer, and Madewell has you covered with the classics!

Credits:
Wardrobe, Jewelry + Accessories (minus shoes): Madewell
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: Cara, Yamile + Taylor

Madewell
7615 W Farmington Blvd
SUITE 9
Germantown, TN 38138

To shop all of these looks, visit Madewell in the Shops of Saddle Creek! And stay tuned: MENS is coming!

August 10, 2022/by Kim Thomas

What To Wear | Bold Summer Style with J. Crew

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In my (style) book, Summer style = bold colors and patterns, so what better way to inject a little “dopamine” style into your wardrobe than with J. Crew’s latest Summer drop. Neutrals are fun and closet staples, but Summertime style begs for bolder choices.

Have an event-filled Summer? Check out these bold Summer styles from J. Crew and add them to your wardrobe!

Tiered Maxi Dress in Paint Block Print

This pretty maxi dress is full of special details, from the easy tiers to the keyhole neckline, all in a super-soft yet sleek fabric.

Harbour Side-Cutout Dress in Painted Block Print

Cool cutouts at the side, sweet ties at the shoulders and a midi length make this number perfect for all your Summer plans.

Squareneck Puff-Sleeve Top in Bouquet Block Print

A few reasons to love this easy pop-on blouse: the face-framing squareneck, the comfy smocking and the subtle puff sleeves.

Stretch Chino Short

Take all your vacation/spring/summer outfits to the next level with these shorts. Available in 3 different inseams!

V-Neck Gathered Linen Camisole + Stretch Chino Short

The ultimate pick for warm weather, pair this fun camisole with all of your high-waisted bottoms and shorts for an easy outfit.

Don’t forget to add statement making jewelry to the mix. While J.Crew is known for their classic pieces, they’ve added in some really fun statement earrings like the white cotton raffia-wrapped chain earrings that Yamile is wearing, and the pink rectangle cotton raffia-wrapped earrings that Laura is wearing. Both styles are so on trend right now, but you will be able to wear them for many Summer seasons to come!

The colorful, print filled collection is so fun and playful, which is always a sartorial treat when it comes to getting dressed!

Credits:
Wardrobe + Accessories (minus shoes): J. Crew
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: Laura + Yamile

To shop all of these looks, visit J.Crew in The Shops of Saddle Creek!

May 31, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Trend To Try | Summer Blazers with Madewell

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Looking for a laidback, more relaxed Summer style vibe that’s a step above your favorite tee and jeans? Try topping your next look with a Summer Blazer. Blazers are a wardrobe staple for most people, but for Summer, the must-have styles are slightly oversized and in a lightweight fabrications like cotton and linen. While they can most certainly be worn to work, this isn’t a stuffy, corporate style blazer.

Madewell is known for its effortless aesthetic, so it only makes sense that they’d create a blazer that works perfectly for all of your Summer looks. Styled with cute shorts and a breezy tee or crop top, you can go girly with your look by finishing up your outfit with wedge sandals, or keep it minimalistic and casually cool with flat sandals and gold jewelry.

No matter what your personal style may be, jumping on the blazer trend this season will help you to create some incredibly chic looks.

Credits:
Wardrobe + Accessories (minus shoes): Madewell
Photography: Kim Thomas
Models: Laura + Yamile

To shop all of these looks, visit Madewell in The Shops of Saddle Creek!

May 23, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Pretty Neutrals | Must-Have Pieces From Banana Republic

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While many people start to gravitate towards more colorful pieces for Spring, some still prefer to walk on the more neutral side. Neutral doesn’t have to equal boring, however, and right now Banana Republic has in some key pieces that can both refresh and elevate any wardrobe, regardless of personal style. The shade range is a little more tonal and fun (think safari chic), so they will pair well with the pieces that you already own.

Ready to shop? Here are some of the must-have pieces from Banana Republic’s Spring collection.

The Silk Maxi Slip Dress
Crafted from glossy silk charmeuse, this (washable) slip dress is luxury at its best as it is cut on the bias to give it stunning drape.

Make it a monochromatic look with a cape style cardigan and snakeskin boots. Accessorize with gold jewelry and a cute top-handle satchel.

The Safari Shirtdress
This utility-inspired classic is ideal for holidays far away (or just trips to brunch with your girls).

Keep the look sleek with heels and aviators, but you can easily dress it down even more with a pair of converse and a baseball cap for a more model off duty look.

The Tapered Cargo Pant
Utility with a twist, this luxe cargo pant is crafted for a more refined look and feel.

A mock turtleneck in a contrasting color and a structured handbag with animal print detail and heels makes this a look perfect for work, but a denim button down and loafers can make them more casual.

The Flounce-Hem Mini Dress
The A-line, swing fit cut gives this dress a flirty feel (especially when paired with heels, a trendy handbag and worn belted).

You can make it more sweet with a denim jacket and Golden Goose kicks.

The Cotton Cardigan
This classic shawl-collar cardigan sweater will pair well with just about everything in your wardrobe, but we especially love it with a matching tee and a pair of skinnies.

This will be the cardigan that you pull out in place of a jacket all season long.

In addition to the standout pieces listed above, gold accessories and smart totes in buttery fabrics should be on your shopping list for Spring as well. While not every item can be worn everywhere, you’d be surprised what works well together when you take a little time out to mix and match the different styles your wardrobe.

Credits:
Photography: Kim Thomas
Clothing + Jewelry: Banana Republic
Handbags + Sunglasses: Michael Kors + Brahmin
Models: Carmeon, Lauren, Cara and Yamile

To shop all of these trends, be sure to visit these local retailers in The Shops of Saddle Creek!

March 14, 2022/by Kim Thomas

Winter Styles That You Need Right Now

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Memphis is smack dead in the middle of Winter, but outside of a few days of snow and freezing cold here and there, our Winters don’t get too bad. Getting dressed can be a little difficult sometimes because you want to be cute, obviously, but you also don’t want to freeze to death or catch a cold.

We’re weeks away from when we can shed our heavy winter coats in favor of lighter layers and brighter looks, so it makes sense to add a few essential pieces that will still let you rock current trends but will also transition easily into Spring once it begins to get warm.

Just in case your wardrobe is in need of an update, here are a few winter styles that you need right now. And the best thing? They will help you easily take your wardrobe into Spring.

Knit Sweaters

Cozy knit sweaters are a must during the Winter season, so stocking up on a few colors within a specific color palette will help you keep your wardrobe chic and cohesive. Pair them with your favorite denim to keep them casual, or try with a pencil skirt and boots for a look that’s a little more fashion forward.

Maxi Dresses

Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean that you have to pack up all of your dresses. Find a few maxi style dresses that you can pair with your favorite booties and top with a jacket or a fun faux fur vest.

Patterned Kimonos

If you’re looking to break up the solids in your wardrobe, try adding in a few patterned kimonos as a 3rd piece. Wear them over a silky slip dress and thigh highs, or with a simple turtleneck and some leather leggings.

Add in some of your favorite cold weather accessories to complete your outfits and you’ll be good to go!

Credits:

Photography: Kim Thomas
Wardrobe: Soft Surroundings
Models: Taylor Bland, Andrea Fenise, Katherine Faulk
MUA: Matt Gossett

Want to recreate these looks? Stop by Soft Surroundings in Saddle Creek to get the looks that Andrea, Katherine and Taylor are wearing!

February 8, 2022/by Kim Thomas

New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas

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Bring on the New Year! Whether you will be (safely) hitting the town on New Year’s Eve or gathering with a small group of close friends and family at home, adding some sparkle to your outfit is always a good idea. Sequins and satin were literally made for New Year’s Eve, so I’ve gathered up a few holiday inspired pieces from some of our retailers to help inspire your outfit for the night.

If you’re still on the hunt for a New Year’s Eve outfit to wear, here are a few pretty, shiny, sparkly pieces to help you feel festive, even if you’ll only be eating pizza and toasting champagne from the comfort of your couch!