This interview has me dying to ask someone 73 questions!
Watch what’s cooking on Studio 10 this Friday!
Darlings,
I’ll be WALA Fox 10’s guest on Studio 10/ “In the Kitchen” this FRIDAY, August 8 between 9-10 AM CDT! If you’re not in the Mobile/Pensacola viewing area or won’t be near a tv, you can watch via the Live Stream link (see below).
It’s such an honor to have been invited back! If you use social media, please shout WALA Fox 10 and me out on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram so we know you’re watching!
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Twitter: @SameChicSouth / @Fox10News / @Studio10WALA
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As always, thanks for your support!
Alexis
Ask Alexis: Does this make me look old?
Q: Dear Alexis: I find myself in love with THIS dress, but will it make me look old? – In Love with Lace
A: Dear Lace, If you loved it, I certainly hope you bought it as it’s now out of stock. Honestly, one can age almost any outfit with dated hair, jewelry and shoes; so if you purchased this, remember to keep your look youthful or else yes, you’ll look like Thelma Harper. Note the model’s styling: her hair and shoes are pretty simple, right? That’s for a reason. The shorter length and the sheer hemline keep this dress out of Golden Girls territory. The navy hue is a fresh take on the classic LBD, and the bateau neckline balances the hemline, because to have bare shoulders or an exposed bust AND a short hem would cheapen the look. Try a snakeskin or metallic strappy shoe, a coordinating (but not matching!) clutch, and either statement earrings or bracelet (a necklace would be a bit much). DO NOT wear lace shoes, pearls, pantyhose or a shawl. And please, no prom updo.
Do you have a style dilemma? Ask Alexis!
Image via Cache
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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