Drumroll, please…congrats to ONYA, who won the “I Want a MAC-Over” swag bag! Onya,your prize is on its way!
Thank you to everyone who entered, and if you didn’t win you still have the opportunity to enter the “Send Me to the Outlet Shops of Grand River” giveaway!
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Don’t let this be you. Please.
Last week I took a teensy vacay to “get my life” but still managed to get in some connectivity offline. It was a blast sharing tips on personal style with the young fashionistas who attended the 3rd Annual Girls Inc. Teen Conference last Saturday! And special thanks to Belk for partnering with me to provide a $100 gift card to Tasia Wright!
One of the tidbits I shared with the ladies is, you don’t have to break the bank to look fabulous. One of the ways you can save money is to shop at outlet malls. And I should know, because I recently enjoyed a lovely day of shopping at the The Outlet Shops of Grand River. I spent a few hours networking with other Alabama bloggers and seeing all that the Shops had to offer, at stores including Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, GAP, LOFT, the Nike Factory Store and Banana Republic. But my personal Shangri-La was the The Cosmetics Company Store, which had products from MAC, Clinique, and (be still my heart) Origins!
If you haven’t been, the outlet stores are a short drive away, and the layout is easy to navigate. I found the representative at Guest Services to be quite helpful (yes, I got lost) and there is a thriving food court, as well as a covered play area for kids (where they can rock out while you rest your feet).
Want to check it out? Get your shop on with a $50 gift card! SCDD is giving one away to a lucky reader, and all you have to do is post “Send me to The Outlet Shops of Grand River!” in the comment section. Gain up to two extra entries by sharing a link to this post via Facebook and/or Twitter (be sure to tag Alexis or @SameChicSouth so additional entries can be tracked). Use a valid email address, as that is how the winner will be contacted. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 20. All decisions final.
Special thanks to Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity and the ladies at KC Projects!
Drumroll, please…congrats to SARA, who won two general admission tickets to The Market! Sara, please check your email so we can get your prize to you.
Thank you to everyone who entered, and if you didn’t win you still have the opportunity to enter the “I Want a MAC-over” swag bag giveaway!
The Junior League of Birmingham has had the tradition of changing the lives of women and children in our community since 1922. Now the organization is encouraging the residents of the Birmingham area to be a part of this mission!
Shoppers can give back by purchasing for themselves and others this week at The Market. The annual three-day shopping extravaganza will be held on Thursday, November 14 through Saturday, November 17 at the Cahaba Grand Conference Center located off U.S. Highway 280.
All funds raised support the JLB’s community projects that address some of Birmingham’s most critical issues, including literacy, domestic violence prevention, health education, and life skills for families in transition. This three-day shopping event begins with The Market’s Sneak Peek Party on Wednesday, November 14 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Shoppers will not want to miss the opportunity to be the first to shop the great finds The Market vendors have to offer!
Whole Foods Market of Mountain Brook will offer fabulous wines and Good People Brewing Company will provide beer tastings. The evening will feature a Diamond Giveaway sponsored by Diamonds Direct where attendees will have the chance to win a one carat diamond with the purchase of a glass of champagne. Shoppers can conclude their evening by bidding on incredible silent auction items or trying the new “Market Mystery Boxes”, where everyone is a winner. Martie and the Market on November 15 will offer brunch with Alabama’s own “Food Network Star” finalist Martie Duncan. Martie will be sharing some of her best party tips while displaying Bromberg’s beautiful serving pieces.
And that’s not all; read about other events scheduled at The Market this week by clicking HERE! All general admission tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance or at the door.
WANT TO WIN TICKETS TO THE MARKET? SCDD is giving away a pair to one lucky reader! Enter to win by posting “Send me to The Market!” in the comment section below. One winner will be selected on Wednesday, November 14th at noon. Enter with a valid email address, as that is how the winner will be notified. All decisions final.
***This giveaway is now closed; congrats to Sara, who won two general admission tickets to The Market!***
Special thanks to Holly Lollar!
If so, please join me at the 2012 Strong, Smart & Bold Teen Conference hosted by Girls, Inc. of Central Alabama on November 10! This day-long series of informative, inspiring and fun workshops will advise girls in grades 9-12 regarding “personal finance, fashion and style, job readiness and stress management.” Lunch and swag bags will be provided, and the registration fee is $20 (which attendees get “back in the form of a gift card once they complete the conference”). Click HERE for the 411.
“Since 1938, Girls Inc. of Central Alabama has provided places and programs where school age girls of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds participate in wholesome activities. Girls Inc. helps girls develop to their fullest potential, enrich their relationships with others, and grow to be responsible and productive members of the community. With support from local individuals, corporations, and foundations, Girls Inc. helps girls gain new skills, develop self-confidence, and learn to compete in an ever-expanding world.” – From the Girls Inc. website
Now, how fabulous is THAT? If you know a young woman who could benefit from this conference (or from the programs offered by Girls Inc.) please sign her up or invite her to attend! Parents, there will even be a segment for you. The event will be held at the Alabama School of Fine Arts, from 9 AM- 3 PM. And guess who will be there chatting with the young ladies about fashion, style and self-image?
FINALLY!
The Bill Duke and D. Channsin Berry documentary was first mentioned here last November, and will show in Birmingham on November 3 at the Carver Theatre/Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. Get your FREE TICKETS by clicking HERE. According to the invitation, Bill Duke will be featured at the screening, which begins at 7:30 PM.
Dark Girls “[explores] the deep-seated biases and attitudes about skin color particularly [experienced by] dark-skinned women, outside of and within the Black American culture.” As Berry notes, “The skin issue is a discussion we all need to have once and for all…so we can eradicate it.”
If you think we’ve progressed beyond the need to address the color complex, then you surely have missed the recent uproar over Zoe Saldana’s casting in the upcoming Nina Simone biopic. I will say upfront that the preview was painful for me to watch. It brought back some memories and brought up some serious questions. Not every person with a darker complexion has a negative self-image or confidence issues, and not everyone of a lighter complexion has been held up as a beauty ideal. But whatever your complexion, eye color or hair texture, Dark Girls a thought-provoking piece.
The Carver Theatre is located at 1631 4th Avenue North.
Congratulations to J.D. Andrews, who won the Shop Save & Share card!
But don’t worry: this fabulous card can still be yours. Click HERE to purchase a card from The Junior League of Birmingham’s website, or pick one up at a participating retailer.
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