The Haute List: C. Wonder

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Have you checked out the new C. Wonder located at the Summit? Here are our top picks from the chic yet whimsical emporium:

Clothing: Because we love anything monogrammed, we chose the Intarsia Initial Crewneck sweater, available in six colors ($78). It’s perfect solo or with an oxford shirt layered underneath.

Jewelry: By now you also know we love blingtastic arm candy. So choosing this Pave Dome Studded cuff ($98) was a no-brainer.

Bags: Who couldn’t use a roomy but fashionable carry-all? This lightweight Nylon Easy Tote ($78) comes in six colors, has inside pockets and can be used as a diaper bag.

Shoes: Although we love our heels, and C. Wonder has some options in leopard and accented with glitter, treat your feet to a pair of Pebbled Leather Driving Mocs ($98), great with slacks, shorts and skirts.

Accessories: Baby, it’s cold outside! Keep those hands toasty with this pair of Tres Chic Cashmere Intarsia gloves ($58). And yes, you can still use your smartphone while wearing them!

Home & Decor: Gold accessories are a huge trend, so why not dress up your serving ware with it as well? These gold ikat Mini Appetizer Plates ($48), Dessert Plates ($48), and Coasters ($38) are perfect for serving your own guests, and would make snazzy hostess gifts as well. We’ll take this matching Tea for One set ($38), too!

Ready to shop? Sign up for email notifications and receive 20% off your purchase! The website is also currently offering free ground shipping on orders over $75 and shoppers can enjoy 30% off 3 or more items with code GIFTS30 (terms apply; inquire before attempting to use codes and discounts in-store).

C. Wonder is located at 214 Summit Boulevard, near the former Swoozy’s location.

Happy shopping!

Image via C. Wonder

I love it when an outfit comes together! I decided to shop my closet for this year’s Magic City Classic festivities, and the Soiree presented the perfect opportunity to build a look around my vintage sequined pants, found at Etsy. Harem pants are having a moment this year, and when kept unfussy, are pretty fab! I paired mine with a simple cream peplum top from Forever 21, a gold snakeskin clutch from Target, rhinestone hoops from Private Gallery, bracelets from J. Crew and my favorite lucite and gold Manolo Blahniks.

Sleek, chic – and best of all – my legs stayed warm!

Image via Erica W. Prewitt

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Magic City Classic do’s (and please don’ts)

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Be sure to check out SCDD’s own Alexis Barton on AL.com talking (and modeling) fashion graciously provided by Belk for this weekend’s Magic City Classic face-off between Alabama A&M and Alabama State Universities! Click HERE to read the article! Alexis’ hair was styled by Kiera Grey-Nelson and James A. Adams at Renovare Salon in Vestavia Hills. And that awesome vampy lippie you see is the Guerlain goody I mentioned in THIS post.

And for some tips on how NOT to be a Magic City Classic fashion disaster, click HERE!

Friday fab: 5 things to try at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Holly Golightly may have had breakfast at Tiffany’s, but I recently enjoyed a much more delightful breakfast at our local Saks! Darlings, while you are out using your Shop Save & Share card , consider using it to scoop one (or all!) of these fab items:

1. Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica Youth Renegerating Cream – My skin breathes a sigh of relief every time I dab a little of this moisturizer on under my makeup. It has a refreshing scent, a lush texture and includes a “Resurrection Flower” that makes my skin feel plumper and smoother with each use. I can particularly see a difference across my forehead (which I frequently “scrunch”). TRY IT. ($60)

2. Jo Malone London fragrances “Wild Bluebell” and “English Pear & Freesia” – I’ve talked about the personal nature of fragrance before, and RARELY do I share what I’m wearing. But what I absolutely love about Jo Malone’s line is that these are made to be worn separately, but can (and should!) also be layered together, which creates a totally new, totally delicious scent. ($60 for 1 ounce of each)

3. Laura Mercier Fresh Fig Creme Body Wash – If you enjoy a luxe bubble bath or shower, this body wash is for you. It cleanses the skin without drying it out and has a subtle yet pleasing fragrance that won’t irritate sensitive skin. ($36)

4. Guerlain Rouge G L’Extrait Lip Color in “M69/Orgueil” – When cosmetics consultant Kimberly Crawford handpicked this shade for me, I was a little…scared. I haven’t worn dark lipcolor since high school, and usually stick to a nude lip (or MAC’s Ruby Woo when I’m feeling a bit daring). But this fall, beauty is all about a bold, vampy lip and I am in LOVE with this shade. The product feels like silk when applied, dries to a matte velvet finish without that horribly dry feeling matte lip color sometimes has, and the color is amazing. ($49.50)

5. Last but not least, relax and shop in total ease by making an appointment at Saks’ recently re-launched Fifth Avenue Club, which offers a very special shopping experience for customers. Shopping is neither a chore nor a bore when you have knowledgeable, approachable style ambassadors at hand who understand your budget and aesthetic and can provide personalized attention and trustworthy advice. This is an elevated level of service – where you can preview sleected looks in a swanky private suite – which makes shopping a pleasure. I I encourage you to schedule a visit, whether you’re looking for items you can mix and match for daytime wear or shopping for a special event.

Ready to shop? A Friends and Family promotion is happening now through October 20, online and in stores (with some exclusions). Saks is located at 129 Summit Boulevard.

South Boutique now offers online shopping!

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Toss some sequins, y’all! You can now shop one of my favorite local boutiques online! Head on over to ShopSouthBoutique.com for on-trend accessories, contemporary fashion, and unique gifts and jewelry, including fantastic one-of-a-kind pieces incorporating antique Chanel buttons! And who couldn’t use a little Chanel in her life?

One of our favorite selections from South is this super chic black jumpsuit with lace insets ($58) – perfect for Magic City Classic parties!

And yes, you can shop South with your Shop, Save & Share discount card! Say what? You have purchased yours yet? You still have time to enter our giveaway and win one!

Images via South Boutique

Shop, save and share with SCDD!

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Who’s ready to shop on behalf of a fabulous cause? The Junior League of Birmingham presents its annual Shop Save & Share fundraiser October 23-November 3! This twelve day shopping event gives cardholders a 20% discount at some of the Birmingham area’s finest retailers including Saks and Gus Mayer, boutiques such as South and Shoefly, and restaurants such as Seasons 52 and Bottega! Proceeds from the purchase of this card benefit the League’s community projects, which improve the lives of women and children in Birmingham.

For details on purchasing your Shop, Save & Share card for a $40 donation or to review a complete list of participating merchants, please visit www.jlbonline.com. Please be sure to note the card’s policies before you shop (because who likes to be surprised at the register?).

Want a chance to win a Shop, Save and Share card? Same Chic Different Day is giving FIVE away to our readers! Here’s one way to enter: leave an “I want to Shop, Save & Share!” comment under this post!

And there are FOUR more fabulous ways get in on the good stuff:

Follow SCDD on Facebook;

Follow SCDD on Twitter @SameChicSouth;

Subscribe to SCDD (by scrolling to the end of this page, entering your email address and clicking “Sign me up!”); and/or

Share this giveaway post via your blog, Facebook or Twitter accounts with the hashtags #JLBShopSaveShare and #SCDD!

NOTE: For each additional entry, a separate comment should be left on this post (“I followed SCDD on Facebook”…etc). Five winners will be selected at random from all qualified entries. Please use a valid email address when posting comments, as that is how the winner will be contacted. Enter by Noon CDT on Friday, October 18. All decisions final.

Special thanks to Holly Lollar!

Images courtesy of The Junior League of Birmingham (Full Disclosure: I am a member of the JLB).

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Be sure to like Gus Mayer’s page on Facebook; for every “like” they receive between today and midnight in October 12, they will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama! Now if that’s not fabulous, we don’t know what is!

Shop tax free at Gus Mayer during ‘Fashion’s Night Out’ this Thursday!

J. Crew Factory coming to the Outlet Shops of Grand River

JCrewFactoryLaunchToss some sequins! Although the J. Crew Factory website says we have to wait until August 21 for it to open, The Shops of Grand River are welcoming J. Crew Factory to the area this morning. CAN. NOT. WAIT.

While you’re celebrating and getting some amazing deals throughout the Shops, be sure to stop by Summer on the Plaza while it lasts. Summer on the Plaza features games, giveaways, music and even a Starlight Cinema! Click HERE for more details.

The Outlet Shops of Grand River are located at 6200 Grand River Boulevard in Leeds.

Happy shopping!

Image via J. Crew Factory

News you can use: back-to-school giveaways!

If you’re in the market for back to school items, or maybe just something special for yourself, be sureto check out these two contests going on NOW at Colonial Brookwood Village and the Riverchase Galleria:

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*Colonial Brookwood Village is offering a $1000 gift card giveaway via its Facebook page. Be sure to Like their page and register to win via the “Register to Win” tab.  Giveaway ends August 20, 2013.

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*The Riverchase Galleria is offering a Back to School Fashion Rules Sweepstakes via its website. Enter to win a $5000 scholarship, a Lenovo Ideapad, or one of hundreds of gift cards.  Increase your chances of winning by entering daily.  Giveaway ends August 18, 2013.

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