Mode Around The Globe: Yuliya Calister

Mode Around The Globe: Nashville
Yuliya Calister
@yuliyacalister

Photography by Jessica Spohr
@jessicaspohr

Location: The Union Station Nashville Yards
@unionstationhotelnashville.com

What was your favorite part of the Nashville getaway?
Just being around so many talented women! Trips with Modeliste are always so healing in a way. Being surrounded by so much love and creativity never gets old.

What surprised you most about Nashville during your stay? 
How welcoming everyone in Nashville was! People were so sweet and made sure we felt at home wherever we went throughout the trip.

What was your most memorable moment from the trip?
Definitely our girls’ night out on Broadway! It was the cutest girls’ night, and we bonded so much.

What did you love most about Union Station Nashville?
It was honestly the most beautiful and magical hotel I’ve ever stayed in! Every detail, from the interior to the exterior, felt so special. The rooms were cozy, which made the stay feel really homey.

Which outfit ended up being your “hero piece” for this trip?
My Quince sweater! It was so cozy—I don’t think I went a single day without wearing it, whether for a daytime or evening look

What was your favorite beauty or self-care product you used while getting ready in Nashville?
Definitely the Absolute New York body shimmer oil. I literally didn’t leave my hotel room without it—the prettiest glow!

What was your favorite experience from the curated itinerary?
Definitely the girl dinners and the photoshoot! Girlhood is so healing, and it was amazing getting to know all the other girls.

What was your favorite dish or dining experience in Nashville?
Our last night at the hotel was my favorite. It was so intimate and a lovely way to say goodbye to all the beautiful faces and the team.

What’s a fun fact about you that your fans might be surprised to hear?
I speak three languages! And I’m obsessed with pickles… though that’s probably pretty well known by now.

What’s one thing you learned or discovered about Nashville that you didn’t expect?
I didn’t expect how fun it is to go out! Broadway was such a blast—I didn’t see that coming.

Which part of the getaway made you feel most inspired or creatively energized? 
I’d say the photoshoot and seeing all the other girls get creative with their outfits, accessories, and locations. It was really inspiring to watch!

What did you enjoy most about shooting content in Nashville?
Just the atmosphere and how supportive everyone was! Shooting in public can feel awkward, but I never felt that on this trip.

If you could bring one thing from Nashville back home with you, what would it be?
A mechanical bull—would that be allowed?

What was your favorite off-camera moment with the group?
Honestly, the travel! I flew there with a friend from Toronto, which made the long travel day so much better. Traveling back with some of the other girls and really getting to know each other was amazing too.

What Nashville memory from this trip will stay with you the longest?
Every single one! From the shoot to the lunches, dinners, and all the fun festivities—it was truly such a magical girls’ trip.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give someone visiting Nashville for the first time?
Ride the mechanical bull! I didn’t, and I still have FOMO.

What’s something from this trip that you’re grateful for?
The new friendships!

What upcoming project or moment in your life are you most excited about right now?
I recently moved and am starting a new chapter in my life, so I’m just excited for everything that’s to come!