“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
― Martin Luther King Jr.
Mark your calendars and join One Billion Rising on February 14, 2013 as we rise to protest violence against women around the world. Local efforts are underway and more details will follow; in the meantime, learn more about why I’m rising HERE.
Who’s standing with me?
Images via One Billion Rising
Actually, it happened yesterday, but I’m still tossing sequins! It’s not every day that Lady O’s network tweets me!
Now, about that reality show deal and O column…hey, you have not because you ask not!
Say what? You aren’t following @SameChicSouth on Twitter? Then you need to get your life, darling!
Ladies, did your significant other just put a ring on it? Looking for tips on getting the best out of those all-important engagement and wedding photos? Or maybe you’re in search of a wedding consultant who can make yours an event to remember? Then join Lynsey Weatherspoon Photography and Elite Engagements for The Bridal Mingle this Sunday, January 13 at the Phoenix Building!
“Brides will not only meet the Lynsey Weatherspoon and Elite Engagement team, but they can meet [their] suggested hair stylist, makeup artist, and wardrobe stylist. This event is not only meant for you to meet and greet with these amazing people, but to help everyone look even more amazing at their engagement session and on their wedding day!” – The Bridal Mingle
One lucky bride will win a free engagement session! RSVP by January 9th; register for your FREE ticket HERE, and click HERE to enter the giveaway (you must be present to win!).
Special thanks to Keisha Kennedy and Carla Pennington! This was a lively bunch; I especially appreciated the thoughtful questions about accessorizing formalwear with feather boas (only for festive events and costume parties) and the politics of wearing a purple tie (perfectly appropriate at a Que party)!
Last Friday was a dream come true. My first job was in a library, and as a writer it’s been my goal to add my story to the symphony of stories a library curates. To have the opportunity to do that at Fashion Friday was beyond my wildest dreams (and that’s saying something). THANK YOU to Chanda Temple, the Birmingham Public Library Director and staff (including Mr. Roderick and Mr. Arthur and Vonda!), Deidra K. Perry and Birmingham Magazine, Belk, Michele Dickey and Panorama Public Relations, Alicia Rohan and KC Projects, Jamie Robinson and The Outlet Shops of Grand River, Roxy Rabb, Lynsey Weatherspoon, the City of Birmingham, Betsy Prince, Karri Bentley/Artistry Cosmetics, James Adams, Jr./Renovare Hair Salon, Mrs. Tia Chestang-Beville and Mrs. Marty C. Barton. Thank you to Marissa Mitchell at ABC 33/40’s Talk of Alabama, Rick Jackson at CBS 42’s Wake Up Alabama , Russell McClinton/Urbanham.com, Javacia Harris Bowser/The Writeous Babe Project and Mia Watkins/AL.com. THANK YOU to everyone who tweeted, posted, hung a flyer, kept me off the ledge, attended or in some way supported Fashion Friday and Same Chic Different Day. If I have forgotten your name, please charge it to my head-not my heart-and know that I appreciate you!
Please enjoy a few candids from Fashion Friday below; I’ll share the “official photos” soon.
Onward and upward!
xo Alexis
Images via AEB, Chanda Temple and Deidra K. Perry
Click HERE to watch Chanda Temple (the Birmingham Public Library’s Director of Public Relations) and me chat with CBS 42’s Rick Jackson about tomorrow’s Fashion Friday!
Join the Birmingham Public Library, Birmingham Magazine and me for style tips, fashion from Belk and The Outlet Shops of Grand River and fabulous prizes (including a $100 Belk gift card, a makeover from Renovare Hair Salon, SWAC championship tickets and more!) TOMORROW at noon at the Central Library’s Arrington Auditorium!
P.S. Wait, what? Vogue Contributing Editor Andre Leon Talley will be in Nashville today?!
Click HERE to watch what happens live, as Chanda Temple and I visit ABC 33/40 to promote Fashion Friday! (Click on each picture to see full-size versions.)
Darkness, everybody…darkness!
Recognize my lovely blouse? Of course you do. It was every woman for herself last Saturday morning at the Target + Neiman Marcus launch. I roused myself at 5AM to camp out at Hoover West SuperTarget and met Jenny Luttrell and her daughter Anna-Laura from Hoover, who were also in pursuit of designer fashion at deep discounts. The ladies arrived impressively prepared with camping chairs and snacks, while I parked it on the concrete (It was early. My only “plan “was to grab the shirt and get out, quickly. I didn’t think about the two hours and a half hours I’d have to kill while exposed to the elements). The Ladies Luttrell and I amused ourselves by reading Neiman Marcus’ twitter feed, but quickly abandoned that when we realized shoppers in other cities being treated to coffee, a hot chocolate bar and cookies and were “glamping” on plush sofas. (Not that we were down in the mouth long; Target’s managers were kind enough to bring us breakfast.)
All we saw for several hours were joggers and curious “regular” shoppers looking to make more conventional purchases once the doors opened at 8. By 7:45, at least 4 others had joined us in line. Which meant there was really no reason for me to break out into a sprint once the doors were opened, but I felt a burst of adrenaline so powerful that I lit out anyway, grabbing the object of my obsession as well as something for my mother.
Sunrise on the curb
There was no couture-mad crowd, no melee over Marc Jacobs, no come to Jesus moments over Oscar de la Renta, and no shoppers were maimed in the name of Marchesa. I really wish Marchesa had created something special for grown ladies, especially when I saw one pocket-sized, ingenious young woman had tried on one of the GORGEOUS ivory Marchesa party dresses that I couldn’t pull over my kneecaps. Sigh.
Anyway, on Monday I paired my top with dark denim and nude pumps, which complemented my newly-red hair (courtesy of James Adams at Renovare), to illustrate a dressy casual look for our visit to ABC 33/40’s Talk of Alabama. I was feeling pretty snazzy when I tweeted my photo and even snazzier when Target unexpectedly rewarded me with a $25 gift card!
Need help taking your look from day to night, decoding tricky dress codes? Do you want to know how to look glam on a budget? Join style blogger Alexis Barton for Fashion Friday at the Birmingham Public Library on Friday, December 7 at noon, as she shares tips to help you dress your best for social occasions. The event is free, and the pleasure of your company is required!
The workshop will be held in the Central Library’s Arrington Auditorium (located at 2100 Park Place), and is brought to you by the Birmingham Public Library and Birmingham Magazine.
Special thanks to Chanda Temple!
Drumroll, please…congrats to BECCA, who won the “Send me to the Shops of Grand River” gift card giveaway! Becca, please check your email; we’ll get your prize to you shortly.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
If you haven’t heard about the totally amazing collabo headed our way, then get your life! Target and Neiman Marcus are rolling out 50 items from 24 designers including Marchesa, Tory Burch, Rodarte, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs and Tracy Reese on December 1! Why is this big? Well, if you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’re aware we don’t have a Neiman Marcus in this state.
So mark your calendars, save your coins, preview the collection and get ready to shop for your life on Saturday, December 1 (in brick-and-mortar stores and online). If previous collaborations are any indication, this one is gonna be a doozy and it will be every fashionista for herself!
And if you think Target is playing this season, think again. They are offering shoppers perks like free Wi-Fi, smartphone shopping, and price-matching this season (take that, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart!).
Same Chic Different Day 
