Beginning at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday August 2, 2013, and ending at twelve midnight on Sunday August 4, 2013, 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 2013 participating cities and counties, click HERE.
For a quick reference guide to exempt items, clicke 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.”
Who knew rocking ‘shades of grey’ would become a “thing”?
Singers Kelis and Rihanna have been seen rocking grey hair. Tell me how you feel in the comment section: is this a trend to try or a big no ma’am…unbelievably chic or a shade too close to Cruella de Vil?
*As the owner of a pretty wicked silver streak, I’m going to refrain from commenting.
If you love Diane von Furstenberg and her iconic womenswear, you can introduce her pieces to the little fashionista in your life by shopping The Little Explorers Collection via GAP Kids. The collection includes shoes, separates, and accessories in DVF’s eye-catching prints – and yes, there is a wrap dress.
Wrap dress in lush green, originally $50. Now $29.99 on GAP.com
A literal fan tangled with Beyonce’s blonde ‘do during last night’s stop on the Mrs. Carter Show world tour in Montreal. And as this is Beyonce’s world, you can guess how this played out.
I wanted to share two of the super chic looks worn at the recent Soiree at SoHo. I had a lovely time, and the Role Model Runway was so fun (I managed not to trip or fall!). It was a pleasure celebrating the work accomplished by the Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama.
On Alexis:Vince Camutotwisted neckline maxi dress (similar, here). I love the graphic chevron print as well as the slight pop of citrus yellow at the neckline. Perfect for cocktails or luncheons, it flatters a multitudes of silhouettes; it flatters the shoulders and neckline. We also added a matching yellow belt for an additional pop of color. This airy chiffon dress was so comfortable that I just wanted to twirl all the way home in it!
Here’s a look at the fabulous fashions worn by all the Role Models this year ( the outfits were graciously provided by Belk).
This event will feature a fashion show and video premiere from vintage lifestyle brand Harold & MOD plus music by DJ Coco and Shook Foil tonight at the Good People Brewing Company. Parking may be iffy, so get there early darlings…my leather shorts and I will be in the building!
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Project Runwayseason 12 begins on Lifetime tonight! If you didn’t care for the team challenges last season, this season has a few different surprises, including an expanded role for Tim Gunn. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show’s resident sage will provide insight to the judges about the design process, and will also be able to save a designer from elimination. In another twist, the judges won’t know who the designers of each piece are until after votes are tabulated. This season will also include a designer from Alabama: Ken Laurence!
A little more about Ken: “at the age of 10, his interest in fashion design was peaked and he began sketching. By the age of 13, he enrolled himself into a home economics class, where he began to use his first sewing machine. Mastering fashion illustration and sewing basics, he began educating himself on pattern making, textiles, and the prerequisites of being a fashion designer. From that moment forward, he adopted FASHION not only as an art form but as a lifestyle!”
I expect him to present a strong point of view just from viewing his home visit, closet tour and portfolio. Planning to watch at 8PM? Follow me on Twitter tonight (@SameChicSouth) as I provide my usual commentary about the designs and designers. Yes, I will watch while wearing my Raybans, a la Michael Kors.
To add even more fabulosity, Belkis serving as a retail partner during this season and will supplying the items for the famed Accessory Wall. Belk President and Chief Merchandising Officer Kathryn Bufano notes, “As the authority on lifestyle and fashion in the South, we are looking forward to adding our perspective to the show. We enjoyed pulling together more than 200 items for Project Runway to use, and we look forward to seeing how the contestants utilize the Belk accessory wall for their runway looks.”
“We’re very pleased to have Belk as our retail partner. The way they carefully curate their collection is a perfect fit for the show not only for our designers and the models on the runway but also for our fashion conscious viewers at home,” says Project Runway Executive Producer and The Weinstein Company’s President of Television, Meryl Poster.
But wait – there’s more!
During this season of Project Runway, Belk will feature the show at belk.com/projectrunway with information about accessories seen on the show, video clips and featured products based on the winning designs. Belk will also sponsor Facebook-based sweepstakes. Entrants will be eligible to win one of the following:
A selection from Belk accessory wall
A trip to New York City to see a taping of Project Runway.
Belk’s Project Runway sweepstakes will open August 8 at facebook.com/belk. The sweepstakes ends at midnight on October 25. Stay tuned!
This Friday’s edition of Art on the Rocks – presented at the Birmingham Museum of Art – will showcase the intersection of art and fashion! Guests will enjoy food, music, mingling and more (live art collaborations! a photo booth! giveaways!) as they view ensembles from Gus Mayer that are inspired by the Museum’s collection. Purchase tickets or sign up to volunteer by clicking HERE.
Art on the Rocks is this Friday, July 19 from 7 PM – 11PM at the Birmingham Museum of Art, located at 2000 Rev. Abraham Woods, Jr. Blvd (formerly 2000 8th Ave. N.).
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