I wonder what will happen if I click my heels three times?
Nike Internationalist sneakers, via J. Crew
Trader Joe’s to open in Birmingham!
Haute off the press!
Trader Joes is answering a lot of local prayers by opening in Birmingham in 2015.The Birmingham Business Journal reports that the store will open at the Summit.
Are you a fan of the chain?
Meet Nanette Lepore at Saks on Sept. 25!
Darlings, please be sure to mark your calendars! A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits programs offered by The Junior League of Birmingham, which will in turn benefit our local community.
See you there!
Altuzarra for Target launches September 14!
Calling all Target shoppers! We are on pins and needles (get it?) for this collaboration to hit shelves! 2014 CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year Joseph Altuzarra’s collection includes separates, dresses, outerwear, lingerie, footwear and accessories in an appealing array of fall prints and hues; think rich green, deep navy and brandywine, snakeskin and delicate lace. I’m loving the opulent crane embroidery! Select pieces will also be available via Net-a-Porter.com.
My must-have? The structured, crane-embroidered dress ($49.99) – so sleek! The dramatic orchid-print maxi free is my choice for runner-up. I’m often on the fence about Tarjhay’s designer collections, but I love the attention to detail in this one: the wrap accents, use of texture, draping, well-placed slits (okay, they’re a tad bit high), and the touches of sparkle. I think there’s a little touch of luxe for everyone this time; these pieces can take you from 9 to 5 to cocktails and dinner and beyond. Is it just me, or do the pieces give you the feel of glamour from multiple decades, particularly the late 1970s and early 1980s? I’m eager to see what they look and feel like in real life.
To view the lookbook in detail and review prices, click HERE.
Images via Target
Will you shop during Alabama’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend?
Darlings, who doesn’t love a good sale?
The 9th annual sales tax holiday is this weekend, so this would be a good time to stock up on “unmentionables”, outerwear and footwear.
From the state revenue department’s website –
Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday August 1, 2014, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday August 3, 2014, Alabama will hold its eighth annual sales tax holiday giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain school supplies, computers, and clothing free of state sales or use tax. Local sales and use tax may apply.
For the list of 2014 participating cities and counties, click HERE.
For a quick reference guide to exempt items, click HERE.
The Alabama Retail Association notes “Alabama retailers are required to participate in the state’s sales tax holidays and cannot charge any waived sales taxes on the items that are legally tax-exempt during the two tax holidays.”
Happy shopping!
Rouge Louboutin is coming!
Rouge Louboutin
Is designer nail polish along these lines the next status trend?
If you can’t afford a pair of crimson-soled Loubs, now you can at least get a little closer via your mani-pedi! Rouge Louboutin is available for pre-order via Saks Fifth Avenue…now! It retails for $50, and I am in LOVE with the bottle! It just looks like something luxe to display on a well-appointed dressing table and wear for special occasions.
Per Saks: “This long-wearing, chip resistant formula is highly pigmented with luxe, glossy color and UV protection to keep the color true. Two coats give the effect of 20 layers of traditional lacquer, with a brilliant shine. A custom-designed, patented triangular brush ensures precise application, while shorter bristles pick up the right amount of product, preventing air bubbles and ensuring flawless coverage.”
According to Essence.com, 30 shades are on the way and will be sold at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and select Sephoras. Check for Pop, Nude and Noir! on shelves August 6, and the remaining shades August 31.
This hue and packaging reminds me of the infamous “jungle red” polish from The Women, one of my favorite movies about the lives and loves of the very pampered. It always makes me wish I’d been born when women wore hats and gloves and DRESSED for dinner or shopping downtown. Here’s a clip:
Happy shopping!
Images via Saks
You’re invited…
…to spend the summer in Lilly with Belk!
It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Lilly Pulitzer (the iconic lifestyle brand that began with a Palm Beach juice stand), and tomorrow’s event is a fabulous way to add something chic to your closet!
Alabama International Fashion Week kicks off July 31!
Haute off the press (release):
Camille Anthony, LLC Presents…The First Annual Alabama International Fashion Week 2014
This year’s installment of Alabama International Fashion Week will take place July 31st through August 3rd. The formal weekend “Kick-Off Celebration” will take place July 31st located in the heart of Birmingham at the Hill Event Center at the historic Alabama Theatre. Runway presentations will be held August 2nd and August 3rd at the lavish Sheraton Birmingham Hotel located in the entertainment district in downtown Birmingham. Festivities will include fashion shows, live entertainment, free giveaways, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For more info including ticket purchasing, visit www.abifw.com or email info@abifw.com.
The Hill Event Center at The Alabama Theatre is located at 220 1st Avenue North; the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel is located at 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North.
For additional information, please contact: La’Vinnia Holliday at (205) 612-9657.
Image courtesy AIBFW
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