The Memphis Botanic Garden is gearing up for its 18th summer concert season, Live at the Garden, and the grounds are ready to welcome everyone. Coincidentally, summer came a little early this year and the blooms were right on point along with moody skies that promised rain the day of our shoot. While the foliage is always beautiful and familiar and the weather provided the perfect light, it was the architectural elements that helped focus on this month's fashion story: structured and tailored looks that go from casual chic to garden glam. Dressing up in the Garden is going to be a cinch this year thanks to our local retailers who have these looks in store and they are ready for all the summer outdoor fun.
Styled and written by Augusta Campbell
Soften this fitted and striped look with a whimsical colorful beaded bag and feminine jewelry. Dress from Lori James. Beaded bag, pearl and Tanqueray Gin glass
necklace; both from Kittie Kyle. Gold wire earrings from Coming Attractions
necklace; both from Kittie Kyle. Gold wire earrings from Coming Attractions
Stopping to smell the roses has never been so chic. Massive straw hat from Kittie Kyle. White blouse, pleated skirt, brass burst earrings; all from Oak Hall. Long pearl and dagger necklace layered as choker from Betty Hays Boutique. "Lane" Topsail Crossbody bag in cognac leather by Brahmin, now open in the Shops of Saddle Creek.
A crisp blouse gets a modern twist shown in stripes and paired with tailored floral pants. Blouse and pants; both from Betty Hays Boutique. Rubber chunky necklace from Coming Attractions. Gold tone chain necklace, hematite and gold dagger necklace; both from Sorelle Boutique. Neon mirrored sunglasses, striped box purse; both from Lansky 126.
This casual look gets sharpened with tailored lines and a graphic print. Shot inside the Blecken Pavilion elevates it even more. Olive green button down blouse from Sorelle Boutique. Black and white windowpane plaid pants from Betty Hays Boutique. Bronze beaded long tassel bib necklace from Kittie Kyle. Long spear earrings from Oak Hall.
This body suit shows off all the right body parts and creates a lovely vignette with this sublime
statue by Memphis artist, John McIntire. Striped and ruffled body suit, floral pants; both from
Lansky 126. Double disco bubble crystal earrings, black and yellow beaded cuff; both from Kittie Kyle.
John McIntire, Combing, circa 1973, cast stone.
statue by Memphis artist, John McIntire. Striped and ruffled body suit, floral pants; both from
Lansky 126. Double disco bubble crystal earrings, black and yellow beaded cuff; both from Kittie Kyle.
John McIntire, Combing, circa 1973, cast stone.
The fountain never disappoints and is the perfect backdrop for dressed up but comfortable tie dye
dress. Dress from Sorelle Boutique. Smooth metal tube and suede necklace from Lori James. Earrings from Lansky 126. Obi leather belt, stylist's own. Over the knee suede boots, model's own.
dress. Dress from Sorelle Boutique. Smooth metal tube and suede necklace from Lori James. Earrings from Lansky 126. Obi leather belt, stylist's own. Over the knee suede boots, model's own.
Location: Memphis Botanic Garden
Photography: McKendree Walker
Styling: Augusta Campbell
Make-Up: Tiffany Volmer Bishop
Hair: Jonathan Watkins
Model: Brianna Dixon of AMAX Talent Agency
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