Friday’s going to be pretty amazing, too!
Kimberly Brown is ready for her close-up!
I had the pleasure of speaking with Miss Brown, age 8, about her personal style and foray into modeling (most recently at The Outlet Shops of Grand River’s fashion camp). She’s the daughter of Derrick and Christina Brown and wasn’t the least bit shy when it came to sharing her style sensibility.
What’s your favorite color? Pink. HOT Pink.
Why? Because it’s very bright, and it stands out.
What was it like modeling for The Outlet Shops of Grand River? How did you stay calm? It was amazing! I just kept saying, “Kimberly, you can do this!”
Was it hard work? Did you practice a lot? I did not practice at all…yes, [it was a lot of hard work]. We first had to find an outfit. Then, we had to see if it fit and find what shoes we had to wear. And that’s pretty much it. My mom did my hair and [applied a] little bit of makeup.
What’s your favorite thing to wear? Skirts or tutus. [She has two tutus, “so far. They are both pink.”]
What do you want to be when you grow up? I’d just want to be a fashion designer. I know all the shoes. Wedge, platform, gladiator, stiletto, flip flop…and flats. I want to design shoes and clothes.
Christina, Kimberly’s mom, told me that her daughter has always been opinionated about her clothes. She first modeled in an Easter fashion show for Belk, and she has also participated in a pageant. Christina shared that Kimberly has been designing since
kindergarten, and always has to “add some type of ‘Kimberly Flair’ to [her outfits]. She loves adding tutus, sequins and ruffles to all her outfits-anything glittery.”
Despite finding it a a challenge to find clothing that is not too mature, Christina and her husband are teaching Kimberly to “coordinate different pieces and develop her own sense of style.” Dad Derrick is supportive and proud.
“He loves it! He’s a proud father and he loves the fact that she’s becoming comfortable and is mastering taking photos. He’s so proud of her,” says Christina.
Want to strike a pose in your best party wear this season? Then you don’t want to miss Fashion Friday next week at the Birmingham Public Library!
P.S. Join Alexis for Fashion Friday on December 7 at noon, presented by the Birmingham Public Library and Birmingham magazine! Yes, sequins are involved. You don’t want to miss it!
You’re invited to Fashion Friday!
Need help taking your look from day to night, decoding tricky dress codes? Do you want to know how to look glam on a budget? Join style blogger Alexis Barton for Fashion Friday at the Birmingham Public Library on Friday, December 7 at noon, as she shares tips to help you dress your best for social occasions. The event is free, and the pleasure of your company is required!
The workshop will be held in the Central Library’s Arrington Auditorium (located at 2100 Park Place), and is brought to you by the Birmingham Public Library and Birmingham Magazine.
Special thanks to Chanda Temple!
We have a winner!
Drumroll, please…congrats to BECCA, who won the “Send me to the Shops of Grand River” gift card giveaway! Becca, please check your email; we’ll get your prize to you shortly.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Calling all Target shoppers
If you haven’t heard about the totally amazing collabo headed our way, then get your life! Target and Neiman Marcus are rolling out 50 items from 24 designers including Marchesa, Tory Burch, Rodarte, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs and Tracy Reese on December 1! Why is this big? Well, if you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’re aware we don’t have a Neiman Marcus in this state.
So mark your calendars, save your coins, preview the collection and get ready to shop for your life on Saturday, December 1 (in brick-and-mortar stores and online). If previous collaborations are any indication, this one is gonna be a doozy and it will be every fashionista for herself!
And if you think Target is playing this season, think again. They are offering shoppers perks like free Wi-Fi, smartphone shopping, and price-matching this season (take that, Best Buy, Amazon.com, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart!).
We have a winner!
Drumroll, please…congrats to ONYA, who won the “I Want a MAC-Over” swag bag! Onya,your prize is on its way!
Thank you to everyone who entered, and if you didn’t win you still have the opportunity to enter the “Send Me to the Outlet Shops of Grand River” giveaway!
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Friday Fab: Girls Inc. Rocks and so do the Shops of Grand River
Don’t let this be you. Please.
Last week I took a teensy vacay to “get my life” but still managed to get in some connectivity offline. It was a blast sharing tips on personal style with the young fashionistas who attended the 3rd Annual Girls Inc. Teen Conference last Saturday! And special thanks to Belk for partnering with me to provide a $100 gift card to Tasia Wright!
One of the tidbits I shared with the ladies is, you don’t have to break the bank to look fabulous. One of the ways you can save money is to shop at outlet malls. And I should know, because I recently enjoyed a lovely day of shopping at the The Outlet Shops of Grand River. I spent a few hours networking with other Alabama bloggers and seeing all that the Shops had to offer, at stores including Polo Ralph Lauren, Coach, GAP, LOFT, the Nike Factory Store and Banana Republic. But my personal Shangri-La was the The Cosmetics Company Store, which had products from MAC, Clinique, and (be still my heart) Origins!
If you haven’t been, the outlet stores are a short drive away, and the layout is easy to navigate. I found the representative at Guest Services to be quite helpful (yes, I got lost) and there is a thriving food court, as well as a covered play area for kids (where they can rock out while you rest your feet).
Want to check it out? Get your shop on with a $50 gift card! SCDD is giving one away to a lucky reader, and all you have to do is post “Send me to The Outlet Shops of Grand River!” in the comment section. Gain up to two extra entries by sharing a link to this post via Facebook and/or Twitter (be sure to tag Alexis or @SameChicSouth so additional entries can be tracked). Use a valid email address, as that is how the winner will be contacted. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 20. All decisions final.
Special thanks to Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity and the ladies at KC Projects!
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