Bird And Vine Sale To Benefit MusiCares
Monday, 02/26/07 Bird & Vine storewide sale helps MusiCares Submitted by Nashville Downtown Partnership Bird & Vine Boutique Storewide Sale. Through Wed, Feb 28. 304 12th Avenue South. 256-4577. Everything in stock (except fine jewelry) is on sale for 20% - 60% off. Lots of great men's and women's clothing, accessories, and gifts. A portion of each sale is donated to MusiCares. Hours are Tues - Sat, 11 am - 7 pm.

Birds Of Fashion Flock Together
December 15, 2006 Section: West Edition: WEST Page: 10N Birds of fashion flock together ANGELA PATTERSON apatterson@tennessean.com 259-8287 STAFF Friends with music, marketing backgrounds open boutique By ANGELA PATTERSON apatterson@tennessean.com 259-8287 The name Bird and Vine is more than just a twist on the owner's names; it represents the combined efforts of two best friends who love fashion and making people look good. Kiera Byrd was in the music business for 20 years, and her best friend, Melanie Levine, worked at various marketing companies around the country. After one job opportunity went south, Byrd was looking for something new, and looked to her favorite pastime: shopping. "I was making all these trips to LA, and I was coming back with more stuff than I knew what to do with," Byrd said. "At the time, there weren't a lot of choices (for boutiques in Nashville), so I decided to open my own store." Both Byrd and Levine have spent considerable time dressing bands such as Buck Cherry and Collective Soul, putting the members in clothes that reflected the pair's distinctive style. With the store, they're bringing their fashion sense to the general public. "We've always been complimented on the things that we've worn, and we wanted to bring something cool to Nashville," Levine said. "There's great shopping here, but our stuff is still different." The women have clothes for both sexes, offering everything from men's jeans to women's gowns and lines from Don Dup, Amelia Toro, FiFi and more. They also carry items made by friends who are local designers. The two agree that choosing items they think will sell in the upcoming season is the most difficult part of having a clothing store, and the only way to do it is to establish strong relationships with buyers. But research helps, too. "I (was able to get) this great line from Italy," Byrd said. "It's a little pricey, but the tailoring is exceptional and the fabric is beautiful. "I was also able to get Buckler, which is a British men's