Blonde Ambition

Going to work has never looked so good.

Podcast creator, songwriter, and Music Row romantic Scarlett Burke shows off the season's best styles.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALAINA MULLIN | STYLING BY COURTNEY KIVELA ROBINSON

You may have seen this busy young songbird and artist toting a colossal jug of water for her daily intake or on one of her frequent hikes at Percy Warner Park with her dog, Charlie. Most days she’s in a t-shirt and leggings, so this shoot centered around the subtly glamorous pieces for fall was quite a pivot for the typically casual creative. Since she’s a dead ringer for the iconic model Brigitte Bardot (she gets that a lot but personally considers Charlize Theron her beauty/style idol), having her pose for our team felt like high fashion from the moment she walked into the room. A rockin’ bod (from diligent Pilates, serious hikes, and all that H20) made it easy to style her in the most coveted pieces of the season. Scarlett’s a bit of an appearance chameleon– going from girl next door simplicity to runway supermodel the next. That ability to shift isn’t just apparent in her looks and persona but resonates in her career. On an average day she’s writing songs and working on music. But just as often, she’s working on scripts, directing, and curating talent for her scripted podcast ‘Make It Up As We Go’ with big names like Billy Bob Thornton and Miranda Lambert. Season two is coming up, and she’s planning for it with an authentic attitude and big dreams for the future of her songs and show. When she's not hard at work on her passions- she's unwinding with a glass of red wine and catching up on her favorite films. But if you see her out in the city and want to say hello, buy her a spicy margarita and you’ll make an instant friend with one of Nashville’s most beautiful and bountifully creative up-and-coming talents for sure.

Coco Jacket in black by CAVANAGH BAKER; Black lace bralette by ANINE BING from H. AUDREY; Taylor Pant by CAVANAGH BAKER; Pre-owned black & gold handbag by CHRISTIAN DIOR from VINCENT PEACH; Silver chunky chain link choker by CLARA WILLIAMS from GUS MAYER; Sterling silver oxidized equestrian ring by VINCENT PEACH

Taupe heather cashmere turtleneck by CO from GUS MAYER; Gold chain link choker by OSCAR DE LA RENTA from GUS MAYER

Coco Jacket in auburn by CAVANAGH BAKER; Black sheer bodysuit by MAISON CLOSE; White pleated skirt by CO from GUS MAYER; Black w/ gold clasp belt VINTAGE YSL; (Scarlett's Right Hand) Gold double-band ring w/ diamanté clasp by VINCENT PEACH; (Scarlett's Left Hand) Gold link diamond buckle ring by VINCENT PEACH

Cream trench coat by IRIS SETLAKWE from GUS MAYER; Black suede wide belt by FRAME; Black patent leather tall boots by RAG & BONE; (Scarlett's Right Hand) Gold coil cuff bracelet w/diamonds by VINCENT PEACH; Sterling silver oxidized equestrian ring by VINCENT PEACH; (Scarlett's Left Hand) Gold thick cuff bracelet by A. MARIE from GUS MAYER.

Photography by ALAINA MULLIN; Styling by COURTNEY KIVELA ROBINSON; Hair by STAN NEWTON; Makeup by ANNA BRANSON; Photographed in and around the FAIRLANE HOTEL NASHVILLE.