Motivational print via Ex Libris Journals
Motivational print via Ex Libris Journals
HAUTE-lanta: NFLer Vernon Davis to host campMODA benefit June 9
San Francisco baller Vernon Davis and his business partner Antone Barnes (of Modern Class Design )are joining forces with Museum of Design Atlanta for a night celebrating fashion, art and design to benefit the museum’s camp MODA, which impacts inner-city youth. Both men’s experiences growing up in inner cities spurred their commitment to revitalizing their community.
“I was always interested in art as a kid, but never felt free to pursue it because in my neighborhood you either went in a direction of sports or you got into drug dealing, but definitely not art,” Davis explains. “But it shouldn’t be that way, which is why I’m encouraging kids to pursue art or whatever their dreams are.” Through his Modern Class Design firm, the Pro Bowler and former University of Maryland studio art major offers interior, exterior and automotive design services.
But that’s not all. The evening will also feature a design competition for talented up and comers from area high schools, the Portfolio School and Savannah College of Art and Design, with cash prizes and internships with Modern Class Design at stake.
This fab event will be hosted at MODA, located at 1315 Peach Street NE in Atlanta. Tickets are $50 for general admission, $75 for VIP and can be purchased HERE. Proceeds benefit campMODA’s efforts to “provides students who have an interest in art with the ability to examine the impact of design on their daily lives. ”
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H&M to Hit Huntsville June 14
Fashionistas, mark your calendars! H&M will makes its haute Huntsville debut at the Bridge Street Town Centre on Thursday, June 14 at noon!
HAUTE OFF THE PRESS (RELEASE):
“H&M has greatly anticipated its expansion into Alabama. We continue to be devoted to expanding our stores in the best new locations throughout the United States” says Daniel Kulle, U.S. President for H&M. “H&M at Bridge Street Town Centre will be a fantastic first location in the state and a wonderful additional to the Huntsville retail landscape.”
The H&M at Bridge Street Town Centre will offer collections for ladies and men, young ladies and young men, with separate “store within store” sections for accessories, lingerie, and sports apparel. This location will also carry H&M’s new plus-sized line, H&M+, as well as the retailer’s fantastic children’s collection, featuring quality clothing for kids ages newborn to fourteen.
Allowing Huntsville area consumers to shop in style, H&M will offer the latest summer trends in chic patterns and colors such as vibrant neons, aquatic blue tones, and soft pastels. H&M at Bridge Street Town Centre will also offer the best of sustainable fashion with H&M’s Spring/Summer 2012 Collection. Key items for women will include dresses from $12.95, summer tanks starting at $4.95, and shorts for $12.95. Men will be able to purchase short sleeve shirts and swim apparel starting at $12.95 and shorts for $19.95.
In celebration of opening day, H&M at Bridge Street Town Centre will offer the first 250 shoppers in line an H&M t-shirt and Access to Fashion Pass, valued from $10 to $300, in addition to fantastic opening offers and giveaways for the whole family!
H&M at Bridge Street Town Centre is located at 340 The Bridge Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35806. The store can be reached by phone at (855) 466-7467. Store hours will be Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.”
Image via H&M
More fabulosity from Fashion Week Alabama-Huntsville
It keeps getting better, fab ones!
Fashion Week Alabama-Huntsville is hosting a Top Model Walk-Off on June 13. To all you aspiriing models, download and complete an application from the FWAH website; the deadline is June 10! What’s at stake? The winner will become the offical Face of Fashion Week Alabama-Huntsville 2013 and will receive an “all-inclusive promotional photo shoot.”
Two very gracious promotional sponsoring partners of the upcoming event are Old Navy and Posh Mommy and Baby, Too of Madison, Alabama. Old Navy will promote the event in-store and to their Alabama customers via social media. They will also be showcasing fashion during the Finale Runway Shows on the evening of June 16.
Headed to Huntsville for fashion week? If you purchase finale runway show tickets for the evening show, request a special code by sending email to info@fashionweekalabamahsv.com, in the subject line SAMECHICDIFFERENTDAY.
Want more info? Click HERE.
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Butler’s Grooming to Open New Location Friday, June 8
From Saks.com:
“Men’s on the Main Level
Butler’s Grooming Salon Opening – Friday, June 8
Visit their new full-service men’s spa opening on June 8 in Men’s on the Main Level at Saks Fifth Avenue Birmingham. Enjoy haircuts, straight edged shaves, shoeshines and hot towel treatments as well as manicures, pedicures, waxing and massage.”
Catch up on SCDD’s conversation regarding the fab expansion with Butler’s CEO Christopher Butler HERE.
Don’t Hate Me ‘Cause I’m Beautiful…
In all seriousness, I am humbled and tickled to be named one of Birmingham’s Most Beautiful People for 2012. It’s an absolute honor, and the article in this month’s Birmingham Magazine (on newstands now and available online) is filled with a diverse, talented and community service-oriented bunch. (BTW, Mrs. Johnston was extremely jazzy; I want to be like her when I grow up!) What makes this a beautiful place to live is the spirit of the people who live here, no matter what we look like on the outside. At the end of the day, pretty is as pretty does, no?
And for what’s it’s worth dear reader, I think YOU are beautiful too.
XOXO Alexis
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R2 Express Salon introduces the Renovare System
James A. Adams, Jr. of R2 Express Salon and Renovare
IS YOUR SUMMER ‘DO a “DON’T”?
R2 Express Salon in Alabaster delights customers with fashionable and budget-friendly hair, done fast. Salon owner, color specialist and Clairol platform artist James Adams offers the Renovare System via his newest venture: R2 Express Concept Salon. The concept: “banging” haircuts, predictable color results and a variety of professional services including makeup and skincare, “whether you want to enhance your natural beauty or try out the latest trends”. Spending your entire day at the beauty parlor? That’s out. Go in for professional customer service and premier styling that is respectful of your schedule: the Managers’ Special offers a shampoo, reconstructor, round brush blow dry and flat iron finish completed in an hour and a half, for $30.
Or it’s FREE. Guaranteed.
R2 Express gets you in and out in an hour and a half, because you’ve got better things to do with your time.
R2 Express Salon was founded in May 2012 and uses only the best products by Design Essentials, Pravana, Nairobi and Clairol. The salon is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM-6PM and Saturdays from 9 AM-4PM. It is located at 1615 Kent Dairy Road, Alabaster AL 35007. James Adams, Renovare’s artists have been featured in Sophisticate’s Black Hair, have been selected Best Hair Salon by Fox 6 News, and were named one of the Top 100 Urban Elite Salons by Salon Sense Magazine. For more information regarding R2 Express Salon, please contact James Adams at (205) 620-1369 or via email at quivisfull@aol.com or visit the website.
Full disclosure: I’ve been James’ client for five years. A co-worker had GORGEOUS hair (I’m talking Pantene-commercial worthy hair), and one day I just asked who her stylist was. I’d tried multiple stylists since I moved here, with varying results plus many Saturdays spent in a salon. Over the years, James aided my transition away from chemically relaxed hair and has overseen several color changes, a major hair cut and helped me find the courage to rock my natural curls.
Image via James A. Adams, Jr.
The Summit and the Shops of Grand River to host fashion camps
Looking for fashionable and fun camp options this summer? Then check out these upcoming camps at The Summit and the Shops of Grand River!
The Summit is hosting a day camp for girls ages 6-12; registration began in April and can be completed by visiting the Summit’s Guest Services. On select dates in June through August, little fashionistas will receive tips on “style, accessorizing, makeup, decorating and entertaining.” The $65 per child fee includes lunch, a $25 Summit gift card, a gift and a graduation certificate. Participating stores include Sephora, Barnes & Noble, Vera Bradley and Gymboree. Campers will enjoy a week “like fashion week in Paris, a Hollywood makeover and an elegant dinner party all rolled into one!” For more information, call (205) 967-0111 or visit the summitonline.com
The Shops of Grand River will host Fashion Camp with Tracy Robinson, to be held June 11 through August 3. Attendees between the ages of 6 and 15 “will visit a host of The Outlet Shops of Grand River’s collection of favorite designer and brand name stores as they learn how to accessorize like a pro, identify prints and patterns, experiment with make-up the right way, the art of modeling, and much more.” The $50 registration fee includes “a catered lunch, a goodie bag complete with a $25 gift card to The Outlet Shops of Grand River, the opportunity to model in the outlet center’s upcoming Back-to-School Fashion Show, plus a VIP invitation to the outlet center’s Back-to-School Bash.” For more information or to register, go to www.shopsofgrandriver.com. Fashion campers may also register at Guest Services, in the Food Court.
CNBC features J. Crew’s “King of Retail” Mickey Drexler
In case you missed it, CNBC recently profiled CEO Millard “Mickey” Drexler, the retail guru who got millions to fall into the GAP and wear Banana Republic, and who reimagined Ann Taylor. Drexler is most recently behind the mega-success of J. Crew (their revenue was up $1.9 billion in 2011). J. Crew and the Man Who Dressed America was hosted by David Faber and featured commentary from none other than Vogue’s Anna Wintour.
Little known fact (even to a J. Crewaholic like me) : J. Crew began as the Popular Club Plan in 1947 and debuted as J.Crew outfitters in 1983. Drexler even helped launch the Apple stores and is on the board of Apple. Once considered the poor man’s Ralph Lauren, now the clothes are “like a triple decker sundae” gushed company President and Executive Creative Director Jenna Lyons. Drexler was quite outspoken about getting the boot from the GAP, and even addressed current customer complaints and issues with fabrication and design, which are often featured on blogs such as J. Crew Aficionada.
Drexler also revealed that Jackie O served as his imaginary muse, particularly during his tenure at Ann Taylor. He said he’d ask himself, “Would Jackie like this?”. It is easy to see that Drexler understands the finer points of retailing and appealing to the consumer; no detail is left to chance, and J.Crew’s painstaking attention to detail means its clothes wind up on the back of even the First Lady of the United States.
See Drexler’s take on design HERE.
Image via CNBC
Same Chic Different Day 