Jun

Jennifer Hudson for QVC

JHud is releasing a new line of womenswear for QVC this September. The 14 piece collection looks like comfortable knit separates and casual wear.

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“I feel like I represent every woman. I’ve been on both sides of the fence. I’ve been a big girl and now whatever this is, the average size, whatever you want to call it. But I wanted the clothes to be where any girl could wear it — no matter what size you are — and you could feel comfortable in it.” – Jennifer Hudson to WWD

Yes, but will you wear it? It’s not quite the “House of Dead Wrong” but I’ll pass!

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Haute or Not?

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Jun

Shackles on my feet, indeed.

We feel this footwear – designed by Jeremy Scott – was in utterly poor taste, as did Jesse Jackson; your thoughts?

From Adidas: “The design of the JS Roundhouse Mid is nothing more than the designer Jeremy Scott’s outrageous and unique take on fashion and has nothing to do with slavery,” the statement said. “We apologize if people are offended by the design and we are withdrawing our plans to make them available in the marketplace.”

Adidas, get your life.

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Learn From My Mistakes!/Something in the Milk Ain't Clean

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Jun

Knowing is half the battle…

Okay, so no one wants to sashay up to a perfume counter or boutique and ask to try some of that “VURSAYSE,” right? That’s definitely not haute! Review the videos below to brush up on your pronunciation. (And note: “CHIC” is pronounced “sheek”).

Haute couture

Givenchy

Louboutin

Hermes

Herves Leger

Thierry Mugler

Lanvin

We’re all self-conscious; I’m just the first to admit it…

Carry on!

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C'est Si Bon/Learn From My Mistakes!

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Jun

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.

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Birmingham Live!/Scene and Heard

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Jun

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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Birmingham Live!/First Person Fabulous/Scene and Heard

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Jun

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.

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Birmingham Live!

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May

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.