…the pleasure of your company this Saturday at its location at The Summit.
Image via Ann Taylor
Office Sweet Office
I don’t do many decor posts, but I do have office space…and it needed decorating! I had a lot of fun choosing items to make it my command center/home away from home, and I’m sharing them with you today.
At first I was stumped. I’m fine picking out clothes but decor just feels so much more permanent. Finally I decided to apply my style ideals to the decor challenge. It was important to be intentional. What would I really enjoy looking at every day?
This desk plate from Swoozie’s was a no-brainer.
I like basics that feel elegant and are practical too; that can be statements on their own or easily taken up a few notches. And I have to have a pop of color. So I began with functional pieces to anchor my new digs. Then I added some accessories to give it a little something extra!
My fab finds are via Kate Spade (at Swoozie’s Birmingham), Target and Home Goods (the desk plate is from Swoozie’s too). See a few of them featured on Talk of Alabama this week by clicking HERE.
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Ready for tips to get your life as the kids head back to school, or to simplify your weekly routine? Tune in to Talk of Alabama on Monday, August 8 during the 9 AM central hour! If you’re not in the local viewing area, stream it online by clicking HERE.
Images via Target and Lifeguard Press
Iris Apfel stars in emojis+INC line for Macy’s
In today’s “fabulous at every age” news… we’re totally here for it. (Did you somehow miss our last post? #TeamIris)
Haute off the press release:
“I.N.C. International Concepts, exclusively at Macy’s, today reveals its Fall 2016 campaign, “Iris Meets I.N.C.,” and launches its corresponding emoji keyboard inspired by campaign star, Iris Apfel.
Designed by Snaps and with input from Apfel, the keyboard includes emojis, stickers, and GIFs featuring Apfel, her signature quotes, and items from the “Iris Meets I.N.C.” collection. The emojis also incorporate lifestyle categories, including beauty, food and beverage, and an assortment of birthday-themed graphics in celebration of Apfel’s upcoming 95th birthday on August 29.
“I’m a little old for emojis, and I didn’t know what they were,” said Apfel. “But everyone seems to like them, and I want everyone to have a good time. If my face makes people happy, I’m all for it.”
The creative advertising campaign, shot by Ben Watts, features Apfel, both on her own and alongside model Linda Vojtova, wearing five looks from the collection. As previously announced, INC teamed up with Apfel to develop a collection of approximately 40 “must-have” clothing and jewelry pieces that play into fall’s “mod” trend revival. Apfel consulted with I.N.C.’s design team and provided creative direction on the collection, which focuses on stylish and versatile wardrobe staples and a wide assortment of her signature bangles.
The emojis will appear throughout all elements of the campaign, including product hangtags, digital advertising and direct mail.
“This is Macy’s first foray into emojis, and Iris Apfel’s campaign for I.N.C. was the perfect occasion to try something we’ve never done before,” said Nancy Slavin, senior vice president of marketing for Macy’s Merchandising Group. “Iris has collaborated with other fashion brands in recent years, so we wanted to take a fresh approach. She’s an icon whose appeal spans multiple generations, and we see these emojis as a fun way to amplify the campaign through mobile first. Her fans are going to go crazy!”
Beginning August 3, the emojis are available for free download on iOS and Android through the Apple App and Google Play stores.
The “Iris Meets I.N.C.” collection will be available exclusively at Macy’s stores and on macys.com in early September 2016.”
All images courtesy of Macy’s
Brookwood Village to hold auditions
From Brookwood Village:
“Brookwood Village is seeking males and females between the ages of 16 and 40 to be featured in the shopping center’s new television commercials and more!
Interested applicants should attend one of two auditions conducted at Brookwood Village on Friday, June 24 or Friday, July 1 from 4-7pm on the upper level in suite 228 near Journeys.
Please bring a current 5×7 photo.
The audition will consist of a brief interview with the selection committee.
The commercial filming will be conducted on Tuesday, July 12 and Wednesday, July 13. Winners need to be available both dates.
The commercial shoot will not require any speaking parts. Rather, winners will be filmed shopping and interacting with others at and around Brookwood Village.”
If you are under 18, please review additional details and requirements that can be found by clicking HERE.
Calling all DIY divas!
Whether we’re at the pool, lake, beach or just in the backyard, we all know we should protect our faces and bodies from the sun. One way to do that is to don a sun hat. They are everywhere right now, from discount to department stores. I went shopping and fell in love with a designer one that retails for $485. This hat, by Eugenia Kim, has been seen on Beyonce and is featured in the June issues of InStyle and O Magazines. It’s absolutely adorable, but it’s NOT in my summer style budget. So one way to get “the look for less” is to harness your creativity and recreate it using less expensive, but easily accessible items.
Ready to try it?
- You’ll need a straw hat with a wide brim (app. $15), sequined trim ($3 per roll), a hot glue gun and glue sticks, and chalk or a disappearing ink pen (available at your local craft store for under $5). You can often find coupons in circulars or online that reduce the price even further.
- Place your hat on a flat surface and decide what phrase you want to embellish on the brim. While you are tracing it onto your hat with your chalk or disappearing ink, plug your hot glue gun in to let it heat up. (Pro tip: dip the metal tip of the glue gun in petroleum jelly so the heated glue won’t get stringy!)
- Add glue to your handwritten outline an inch at a time and working carefully, press your sequin trim down onto the brim, adjusting it as necessary.
- Once you’re done, wipe away any traces of the ink or chalk with a damp cloth.
Why “DIY”? Personalizing it is fun and makes the item one of a kind! Also, consider the price. If you bought the designer version you’d spend close to $500 for a hat you may wear a handful of times during the summer months. Making your own version can be done for well under $50. So as I always advise, evaluate the “cost per wear” and determine the better deal, especially if you have “champagne taste on a soda budget.” And maybe spend some of what you would’ve saved on a super cute swimsuit or sandals!
Images via LookLive and TheGabulousLife
Tune in to Talk of Alabama this Memorial Day!
Toss some sequins and tune in to ABC 33/40 on Monday (May 30th): I’ll be sharing some news you can use during the 9:00 A.M. hour! And this time I’ll be doing something a little different, so this is one you don’t want to miss!
Not in the local viewing area? Try live-streaming it by clicking HERE, or catch the video when it’s posted later by clicking HERE.
Xo, Alexis
Calling all gentlemen…
Aveda Institute Birmingham requests the pleasure of your company…
“Join us for an Aveda Men’s Barbershop Inspired Facial Event this Thursday and Friday (May 26th & 27th) from 3pm – 7pm.
Men can come in to receive Stress-Relieving Scalp and Shoulder Rituals & Mini Barber Facial Experiences.
PLUS take home a FREE skin care sample duo for men!
Don’t miss this opportunity for an Aveda experience tailored to fit men’s grooming needs.”
Kiss the cook!
In case you missed today’s appearance on Talk of Alabama, please click HERE.
Xo, Alexis
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