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Modern Luxuries Spring Fashion Trends 2013—Mad for Mod Ark & Co. blouse with gold sequin collar >> Thompson Fifteen, thompsonfifteen.com; Tibi windowpane pants >> Jamie; Ivory and gold disc hoop earrings >> Cindi Earl Fine Jewelry; Maroc by Martha Ackerman pearl

Best Parties of 2012   HOTTEST PARTY Frist Gala Frist Center for the Visual Arts Helmed by the beautiful, clever and creative dream team of Julie Gordon and Perian Strang, this year’s Frist Gala was a can’t-miss affair. From the barbershop quartet and Harvey’s carousel horse to a

Modern sophistication Bunny Williams talks about Albert Hadley and the Antiques and Garden Show By Gloria Houghland This time of the year, Nashvillians (the ones who are not temporarily relocating to Naples) are usually wistfully longing for a glimpse of sunshine and the fresh greens

Modern Trousseau Sheridan Gown, Modern Trousseau; Flowers, OSHi Flowers Vera Wang Hayley Gown, B. Hughes; Vera Wang Crystal Belt, B. Hughes; Flowers, OSHi Flowers Sophia Gown, Karen Hendrix Couture; Sophia Veil, Alain Patterson Couture; Midnight Albion Earrings, David Yurman; Cable Wr

Embrace Wellness in 2013 The beginning of a new year is an ideal opportunity to evaluate your lifestyle and determine what areas could use a little improvement. Maybe it’s the overindulgence of the long holiday season, or the shorter days inspiring more time for reflection, but whatev

This holiday season, surprise your loved ones with the gift of philanthropy. From beautiful scarves to delectable treats, proceeds from the wonderful items on this list benefit local and international nonprofits. Give a gift that keeps on giving. Humphreys Street Coffee, $14/lb. Benef

Multi-platinum country superstar. Devoted husband and father. Grammy, CMA, AMA and People’s Choice Award winner. Compassionate philanthropist. Grand Ole Opry inductee. American Idol judge. There are a lot of ways to describe Keith Urban, but come this December, he’ll have one more hon

For the Trendsetter 1 Vogue: The Covers book, $50, AshBlue: ashblue.com 2 Reed Krakoff handbag in fuschia, $1,198, Jamie: jamie-nashville.com 3 Green onyx earrings, $1,125, Anatra Jewel: anatrajewel.com 4 Chantecaille Les Fêtes trio, $74, Woo Skincare and Cosmetics: taigan.com/nfocus

Now you see it Pop-up eateries are popping up all over, but you better hurry to get a taste Soup du jour is so yesterday. Catch of the day is old news. The new daily special is the pop-up restaurant, in which an itinerant culinary team takes over an established restaurant—often for ju