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‘Hats, Pearls and Gloves’ fundraiser to be held this Saturday

Want to get a preview of this season’s fabulous fashion before you shop this weekend’s sales tax holiday, AND support a great cause?

Then please join the Women’s Auxiliary of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club as they present their second annual ‘Hats, Pearls and Gloves’ luncheon and fashion show this Saturday, August 3rd! The event will be held at the Wynfrey Hotel at the Riverchase Galleria from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM, and will feature members of the local community modeling “modern, Southern style” from Belk.

The Club serves nearly 1,000 children in the community each year. Its efforts with area youth emphasize character development through five core program areas: Education and Career Development, Character and Leadership Development, Health and Life Skills, Sports, Fitness & Recreation and the Arts. The skills and characteristics gained through these programs encourage academic success, personal responsibility and teamwork.

“We are so pleased to welcome the community to show its support for this special event benefiting our deserving young people,” said Frank E. Adams, Jr. President & Chief Professional Officer for the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. “Building on the success of last year, we’re certain that this year’s Hats, Pearls and Gloves will be a joyous and stylish celebration.”

This year’s program – sponsored by Belk and McDonalds Corporate – will be emceed by Gina Redmond and Gene Norman of CBS 42 and will include fashion commentary from yours truly! As a special feature, Saturday’s event will include a “Fashion Tap” where guests are invited to wear their best hats, pearls and gloves; the person with the ‘most unique’ ensemble will be tapped and awarded a special prize.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit programs at the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club. Individual tickets ($50) can be purchased by clicking HERE.

See you there!

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Shop during the 2013 sales tax holiday this weekend!

Darlings, who doesn’t love a good sale?

The 8th annual sales tax holiday is this weekend, so this would be a good time to stock up on “unmentionables”, outerwear and footwear.

rom the state revenue department’s website –

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.”

Happy shopping!

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I hope you know…

This is the view outside my window, and I wanted to share it with you.

Have a fabulous weekend, darlings!

XO, Alexis

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Jul

‘Tales of Endearment’ episode features DVF

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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

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Jul

Beyonce gets ‘snatched’

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.

Watch the video:

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What we wore: Soirée at SoHo

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 Leslie Cooper: Calvin Klein crew neck roll sleeve blouse in “Tempest Teal “and Michael Kors printed skinny pant in turquoise and navy with Jessica Simpson “Cosset” wedges in red. What a chic and totally wearable way to mix patterns, prints and color!

On Alexis: Vince Camuto twisted 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).

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Happy Friday, darlings! Here’s a sneak peek at what I wore to Soirée at SoHo!

Notice how my ensemble (provided by Belk) coordinates with the blog? *wink*

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Project Runway returns tonight!

Project Runway season 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, Belk is 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!

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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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Join me for Soiree at SoHo on July 11!

Join the Girl Scouts Young Philanthropists Society for its 4th Annual Soiree at SoHo tomorrow evening! Soiree at SoHo, sponsored by Regions Bank, is no ordinary event and is truly a fun event for all involved. This event features food, music, drinks and a silent auction as well as a “Role Model Runway” show. I am SO honored and excited to rock the runway this year – along with Reed Avant, Catherine Briscoe, Leslie Cooper, Setara C. Foster, Brandon Gibson, Rhett McCreight, D.G. Pantazis, Jr., LeNa’ Powe, Madeline Reeves, Becky Rogers, Lochrane Smith and Will Thuston – while touting the season’s hottest fashions provided by Belk. Funds raised at this event help support the programs of Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama that serves more than 15,000 girls annually.