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All Hail M’Queen: Fashion Edition
Hey babes and lovers! My name is Anna M’Queen, lead singer of the pop/electronic group Five Knives. Welcome to “All Hail M’Queen,” an invitation into my mind, experiences, opinions, and sense of all things varsity. “Varsity?,” you ask. Believe me, as you continue to follow my new column on Listen! It’s Vetrano, you’ll catch on to all things M’Queen eventually. To kickoff this journey, I’m talking fashion. Specifically my fashion. When it comes to my personal style I love to create a look of stylish effortlessness that pushes limits. That’s varsity! For a street look, I usually stick with black and white, and an occasional splash of color. A classic Kate Moss/Ramones look is a timeless style that…
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#AskAmanda: Hectic Lives & Fashion Faux Pas
Hello internet! My name is Amanda Valentine. I’m a fashion designer, wardrobe stylist and amateur astrologist. For as long as I can remember, I have also been a giver of advice. When I was in elementary school, I stood by a specific tree during recess and would dole out my view on pressing preadolescent issues: boys, fashion, what to get for lunch, who knows… (what were our problems back then?!). People knew where to find me each day and I reveled in providing a logical impartial view. I’m also a classic Gemini, which means I always see both sides to an issue and I love to communicate. From that tree at recess…
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Introducing: Amanda Valentine
Last week, I announced the roll out of contributing writers to expand the the ‘LIV‘ brand with the inclusion of Feys Design Founder, Joe Feys (if you missed Joe’s first contribution to his “Feys Lift” column, check out “Tasteful Spaces” here). Today, I am thrilled to announce the second contributing writer for Listen! It’s Vetrano, Amanda Valentine, who will dole out her unique prescription of advice to help readers sort out their daily woes in the new column “#AskAmanda.” Amanda is the founder of VALENTINE VALENTINE, a Nashville-based clothing and accessory collection, and celebrity stylist. In 2013, Valentine was selected as a designer to compete on the eleventh season of Lifetime’s hit series Project Runway. Following the success…
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Nashville Gift Guide
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably rushing around for those last minute gift ideas for your significant other, co-workers, friends and/or family. I spend eleven and a half months scratching my head thinking of what to get the people closest to me for the holly, jolly time of year and then, in the final hours before Santa’s impending arrival, get stuck creatively and land on those little pieces of plastic: the dreaded gift card. So, in an effort to be more creative and support local businesses, I’ve compiled some great Nashville-based brands that make perfect holiday gifts and tell your loved one that you’ve done more than pursued the…
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Episode 2: Amanda Valentine
It’s here! The second episode of Listen! It’s Vetrano has arrived and it’s all about Project Runway designer and Nashville celebrity stylist Amanda Valentine. Amanda is the creator and designer of Valentine Valentine, a Nashville based fashion brand that is about to get a global launch with the exposure from the Lifetime series. She is one of the most beautiful, talented and raddest chicks I’ve ever known. Oh, and she looks like a way cooler (yes, it’s possible) version of a 90’s Cindy Crawford. In the episode, Amanda and I dish on behind-the-scenes dirt from the hit fashion series, talk about growing up with her famous brother (Maroon 5‘s James Valentine) and pick Celebrity…
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Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson Stronger Together
Unless someone is playing a really cruel April Fool’s Day prank on me, this summer is going to be hot! This morning it was announced that the annual Honda Civic Tour would pair pop-rockers Maroon 5 and America’s Idol (and mine) Kelly Clarkson. Anyone else hyperventilating?! The Adam Levine led rockers just stopped in Nashville last week with Neon Trees and, although the show was sold out, they are skipping the market on the next go-around. Guess Amanda Valentine and I will be hitting the road to Atlanta. Maybe we’ll capture it all on video, so you can see how the fashionista sister of M5’s James Valentine travels in style? Check out the list…
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Introducing Amanda Valentine
Today is a big day! My friend and Nashville partner-in-crime, Amanda Valentine, is joining the Project Runway cast! Amanda is the creator and designer of Valentine Valentine, a Nashville based fashion brand that is about to get a global launch with the exposure from Season 11 of the Lifetime series. Okay, okay I get it. This isn’t really music news -although Valentine has musical roots of her own and is the sister of Maroon 5‘s talented lead-guitarist James Valentine– but I had to share this exciting news with my readers. Here’s why: Amanda is one of the most beautiful, talented and raddest chicks I’ve ever known. Oh, and she looks like…
