by Brynn Watkins | Oct 12, 2012 | News Slider
Looking for the perfect signature piece of jewelry to have and to hold? A gift for a special someone in your life? Well, look no further. Sleeveless, a premium accessories company right out of Nashville, is the answer to all your accessories wants and woes. Sleeveless was started by Kyah Hillis, a wardrobe stylish who lives and works in Nashville. Hillis started Sleeveless in 2009 to provide her celebrity cliental with chic and functional jewelry. Hillis wanted to design pieces that could transition from the runway to the real world. She envisioned Sleeveless as a company that incorporated well-crafted and wearable pieces — pieces that display quality rather than purely quantity, made to be worn over and over again. She was not kidding when she said, “the pieces were made to last.” With accessories and bags designed with materials made for wear and tear like canvas, leather, suede, metal and stone, Sleeveless designs are made to last. These pieces are not the “come and go trendy” types. Sleeveless pieces are substantial. Sleeveless’s innovative designs with Americana are not cheap but are worth the extra dollar. With designs that will take plain-Jane outfits from drab to fab, Sleeveless designs are definitely worth the price tag. “When you see a Sleeveless design, you can’t immediately tell what inspired it,” said Hillis, whose line is sold internationally in 80 stores. “Sleeveless designs are cultural mash ups. They’re the fashion equivalent of a very diverse fusion restaurant. The base might be an Egyptian design, but the details will be Victorian or from the 80s, with maybe a touch of Americana thrown in for...
by Brynn Watkins | Feb 24, 2012 | News Slider
Style is found everywhere, from the hectic streets of New York City to the rolling hills of Tennessee. Style even appears at Lipscomb University. These are our stories – your stories. This is Lipscomb Street Style. Name: P R I Y A P A P P U Year: Junior Style: middle school quirky Inspirations: The Daybook Rockstar Daries J Crew 1. boots-Hunter 2. skirt-Old Navy 3. shirt- Local Honey 4. jacket-Forever 21 5. belt- J.Crew Name: A L L I S O N C O L L I N S Year: Freshman Style: whimsically feminine Inspirations: ModCloth Tumblr Ballerinas 1. dress and boots-Urban 2. necklace-ModCloth 3. jacket and tights- Target Name: M O N A I H S A M Year: Sophomore Style: Sophisticated Hip Hop Inspirations: Dwayne Wade Lebron James Kanye West 1. watch- G-Shock 2. shirt- H & M 3. pants-Karamaloop 4. hat- Lids 5. shoes-...
