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BFW2013: Friday Night Runway

March 5, 2013

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Hello, fashionistas! Welcome to the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog on this blustery day in good ole’ Alabama! Today, I bring to you the VIP’s coverage of Birmingham Fashion Week’s Friday Night Runway [March 1] show! Oh, the event was ever so spectacular! After leaving, I went home and made a list of what fashions I was going to NEED in my spring wardrobe! You cannot get much better than Southern style!

The Friday night runway featured local boutiques Soca clothing and Theadora. Their collections made everyone ready for the warmer weather! The Annie Griffin collection fit the VIP’s style for sure! The garments were composed of lots of retro vibes, patterns, and colors! Just talking about it makes me ready for a superb shopping spree! So, VIP readers, let’s take a giant gander at what the Friday BFW runway show was all about! Come on, let’s go!

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca (local boutique) showed off perfect spring attire on the runway! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “Soca has been voted ‘Best Boutique’ two years in a row by Birmingham Magazine readers. Soca Clothing offers women an array of designer denim and a unique local shopping experience,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Such a darling sun yellow blouse!; Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora (boutique) showed off a wide variety of fierce clothing that makes any fashionista ready for a shopping spree! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “Theadora was voted by Harpers Bazaar (for the sixth year in a row) as a style leader for the Top 100 boutiques in the USA. Its well edited selection of clothing attracts a loyal following of hipsters,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This ensemble is making me ready for a spring break trip!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Hello, flirty floral frock!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Colorful expression perfection!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This ensemble is totally fierce!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Oh, my! The Theadora collection at BFW has me ready to travel out of the country…Hm…where shall I go?; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The Annie Griffin Collection (featured designer 2013) made the VIP gasp as each ensemble was modeled on the runway! The colors, the patterns, the vintage feel…all together, I give the collection 5 stars! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “The Annie Griffin Collection is distinguished by a retro flair, channeling soft feminine silhouettes from an earlier era…,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The VIP is infatuated with a light-weight spring blazer! So cute!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: What a terrific dress! Hm…I need this!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The VIP is in love with this Annie Griffin dress! So…vintage chic!; Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This dress is simply perfection for the Spring!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Totally obsessed with these adorable bow shorts!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Hello, beach ready ensemble!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Look at all those fabulous pops of colors and patterns! One word-LOVE!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Joshua McKinley-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Want to see Project Runway All Star’s [Season 2] Anthony Ryan and Joshua McKinley’s collections that were featured on the Birmingham Fashion Week runway? Of course you do…but, you will have to wait until next time! So, fashionistas, contain your excitement until the next blog…It is going to be so…VERY AWESOME!

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Birmingham Fashion Week 2012: Part 2

February 12, 2012

This dress is from Thursday’s Headlining Designer, Annie Griffin. I love this collection because the fabrics and colors are simply gorgeous. I wish I could have bought the entire collection right then and there! I am obsessed with everything Annie Griffin!

It’s been several days since (isn’t there a Barenaked Ladies song that starts out something like that?…) Anyway… It’s been several days since I was at BFW…Now, looking back at all of the pictures I took and reading all the posts I can find on it…it’s hard to believe that I was actually there! I am still stoked that I was introduced to Karla Simmons, Ph.D. from Auburn University. She informed me about the Project Design Week being held at Auburn University on July 15-20…so hoping that I get to attend this amazing opportunity! Are you interested in attending the Project Design Week? If you are… here is the link that will tell you everything you need to know! http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/projectdesignweek.htm

In this blog post, I’m sharing my favorites from Thursday’s show. It was sooo hard narrowing down the pictures…

Without further ado…

Molly Franks, absolutely a fabulous job!

Adore. What else is there to say!:)

What a precious little black dress modeled by Molly Franks!

Awe… the Annie Griffin girls! You two girls honestly created some pretty awesome things that I am so excited that I got to see in person!

I want to give props to all the hair artists who worked so hard to make every model look fantastic!

This creative Rising Design Star made a dress out of computer wires! And yes, those are working lights at the bottom of the dress! Still amazed by this creation…

I have to give the makeup artists 5 stars…actually…6 stars because they did such a wonderful job! I wish I had a personal makeup artist….

I am still amazed at this dress…

Loved this Rising Design Star’s design! So creative!

This must have been extremely time consuming, but totally worth it! Soooo darling:)

Winner of the BFW Rising Design Star Challenge! That dress was an astounding work of art but….there is no way that dress was comfortable!

MayMay Cates.

Another magnificent design by Travis Mackey!

I am a huge fan of this color! Can I paint everything this color now?…

Dress designed by Holly Griffin Thomas, one of the Rising Design Stars! This dress is so cute and funky, truly a work of art! This dress was modeled by Holly’s sister, Anna Leigh Thomas Arsenault.

Well, there you have it readers…part 2 of the BFW coverage by the Vintage Inspired Passionista herself! I know, it is such an honor;) haha… Anyway… I wanted to let all you fashionistas know that I will be attending the New Orleans Fashion Week March 21-25! I am so pumped for spring break to get here so I can go to NOLA! Stay tuned for next time blog followers for the BIG reveal of what I will be wearing to a special event this Saturday!

To find out more about BFW, visit these websites:

http://www.facebook.com/bhamfashionweek

http://talesfromtheroad.southernliving.com/tales_from_the_road/2012/02/the-first-series-of-runways-shows-kicked-off-last-night-at-birmingham-fashion-week-under-a-much-appreciated-heated-tent-in.html

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Thanks&hugs

Abby Hathorn