( CNN ) -- Fashion is loud in America 's Music City . Blogger Heidi Jewell , who 's lived in Nashville for two years , said street trendsetters pair haute couture with cowboy boots , band tees with designer bags . Her website , Under the Guise , puts a spotlight on eclectic , innovative looks inspired by the arts . San Francisco style . `` [ Nashville ] is packed with designers , filmmakers , musicians and artists hailing from cities all around the world , each bringing their own sense of style along with them , '' she said . `` It strikes a perfect balance between staying true to its heritage while maintaining a youthful , modern culture that keeps reinventing itself . '' The city 's first official Fashion Week , which commenced Tuesday , showcases local collections alongside national lines , including Betsey Johnson , Christian Sirianao and Gustavo Cadile . It 's all part of Nashville 's genre-bending melting pot . Below , Jewell explains street style . CNN : What influences fashion in Nashville ? Jewell : It goes without saying that the music industry definitely plays a part in the overall style . Of course , country music has an impact ( which rocks and I would like to see more of it ) . But a lot of people do n't know there 's an amazing indie/rock community here as well . Brilliant local musicians playing in tucked-away historic venues and residential basements are influencing looks inspired by '40s military , '80s club and British punk while standing shoulder to shoulder with Southern Belles sporting vintage summer dresses perfectly complimented by their favorite pair of worn in cowboy boots . Boise street style . CNN : What styles are popular right now ? Jewell : It 's hard to put my finger on a specific look that seems dominant , but mixing in vintage pieces is very popular among the people I photograph . There are some great thrift stores and locally owned boutiques that offer affordable one-of-a-kind Southern pieces scattered all throughout the city . You could compare Nashville to L.A. in the sense that a large majority of people who move here have come in hopes of breaking into the entertainment industry . The end result is a community of aspiring artists and service professionals who have a more eclectic sense of style than you would expect from people serving you cocktails or manning the register at your favorite local record shop . CNN : What do people wear on a night out ? Jewell : Weekend nights have been a bit more on the grunge side lately . Black-and-white striped tops , muscle tees , biker jackets , denim or leather vests , fur jackets . Converse All-Stars , ropers and Beatle boots . Whether it 's a fedora or something more summery , hats are staple pieces as well . CNN : Where do you shop in Nashville ? Jewell : I would have to say my top picks for clothing are Goodbuy Girls and Local Honey . For shoes , I 'm a big fan of the locally run Etsy shops , Granny 's Bootery and Reanimated Rags . For accessories , I like Pangaea . CNN : How can fashionistas on a budget look great ? Jewell : Thrift ! Or learn how to sew . How do people dress in your city ? Submit your favorite looks to iReport for a chance to be featured on CNN.com .
Fashion is eclectic in nature , says blogger Heidi Jewell . Different genres of music inspire different looks . Nashville 's first Fashion Week started Tuesday .