In episode 19 of ABC’s country music drama “Nashville” star Rayna James wears a top that has a mash up of several fashion trends. The garment has sheer elements, a sweetheart neckline, a mock turtleneck, and poet blouse sleeves… and we can’t even see the whole thing! It’s look okay in the music superstar context, but for we mere mortals all those trends in one look is generally too much. Here are a few tops that interpret these trends in a more streamlined fashion. There’s something here for glam, romantic, classic, and androgynous style palettes alike!

Inspired by Rayna James – Nashville Season 1 Episode 19 by thefashioncult on polyvore.com

I really loved the duet Rayna and Deacon sang toward the end of the episode. According to smallscreenscoop.com, the song is called “End of the Day.” It’s not yet a part of the show’s soundtrack, as published on Spotify, but I hope it appears soon! The show is on a roll, turning out some genuinely good music, performed by the actors themselves. Other favorites from this season include “Undermine” – an original performed by Hayden Panetierre; “Ho Hey” – a Lumineers cover performed by the Stella sisters; “Fade Into You” – an original performed by Clare Bowen & Sam Palladio.

Season 6 of AMC’s mega hit TV drama Mad Men premieres April 7, 2013 and fans of the show are frothy in anticipation. The buzz has been helped along by Season 5 of the show finally hitting Netflix on March 25. Right on time for some binge viewing before the premiere!

I first fell in love with the show for the sensational storyline and beautiful costumes. In recent seasons, though, a well-placed soundtrack has developed as a third reason Mad Men is one to watch. So far, trailers and teasers for Season 6 don’t reveal much about what’s going to happen, but they do hit some mood-setting notes with the music. In the promo above the voice of Elle King caught my ear as reminiscent of one of my fave singers, Shingai Shoniwa of the Noisettes.

A long time ago, Rihanna was the classy, but “unfaithful” lover in the little black dress. Now she’s one of the most risqué and leading style figures of pop music. In fact, she must have tried every possible look in her short music career, which makes Rihanna undoubtedly a fashion thought leader.

In addition to being the face of big labels, Rihanna has introduced many obscure designers to the mainstream media and fans apart from. Now the singer is ready to host her own TV show dedicated to upcoming fashion designers. The 23 year old songstress announced her debut TV project in which unknown designers not known will fight a battle to dress Rihanna for her performance at the Wireless Festival in July, in London.

The pop superstar will work both behind and in front of the camera, while Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts will host the show. Nicola herself is not a novice in the fashion industry and has her Dainty Doll makeup range under her belt. The show will involve the promising novices competing against each other, trying to create fashionable outfits for celebrities and musicians.

The series is set to launch on British Channel Sky Living HD, and will run over 10 weeks.

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