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Hello, my magnificently fabulous fashionistas! Summer vacations, last minute weekend getaways, and hunky lifeguards on the beach are vastly approaching…Hey, boys! *said in flirty voice* haha…but what will you be wearing on these lovely weekends? That is the question…what to wear…what to wear….hmmmm…..

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Whether your trip is planned or spur of the moment, this Michael Stars top from Gus Mayer is a MUST HAVE for summer! This slouchy yet sleek T-shirt is easily dressed up or down by changing out the bottoms (shorts, skirts, knickerbockers, trousers…) and wearing different accessories! Now, strap on your fashionista seatbelts as I show you three ways to wear this glorious top!  Visit me next week to see THREE MORE WAYS! Ahh!  This blouse is the perfect summer go-to-item!

Grab your vintage suitcase, and go with the flow!

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Shorts: Target (Trussville, AL)

Shoes: OTBT, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Necklaces: BluKat Design

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Hello, leopard and turquoise!

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Blouse: Michael Stars, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Skirt: Thrifted

Earrings: Hearts of Stone

Necklace: BluKat Design

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Green high-waisted military shorts? Yes, please!

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Shorts: Urban Outfitters (Birmingham, AL)

Belt: American Eagle (Trussville, AL)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Necklace and Bracelets: Beadsoul

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Don’t forget to come back next week to see three more ways to wear this spectacular top!

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Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP “Snazzy Shorts that Stop Traffic”: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/05/15/the-adventures-of-the-vip-history-lesson-snazzy-shorts-that-stop-traffic/

Town and Gown Magazine May Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/may

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn


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From walking the hallways of her middle school to showing off her talent center stage, Niece Elliott is a fourteen year old music sensation with a sparkling character and breathtaking voice.

While chatting with Niece at Audiostate 55 recording studio, I realized we have two things in common–a love for what we do and amazing family support. “For me having the gift to sing and my family’s support, I knew I could do it,” says Elliot. The more our conversation progressed, the more I realized we have more things in common–shopping, balancing school and work, and an understanding of true girl power.

To see the VIP interview with outstanding music star Niece Elliott on the VIP Youtube channel click here.

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Want to hear some of Niece’s awesome songs on Reverbnation?  Click here.

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To find out more about Audiostate 55 entertainment and recording studio in Birmingham, Alabama, visit their website here.

Like Audiostate 55 on Facebook here!

Twitter: @Audiostate55

4E Entertainment website–click here.

Like 4E Entertainment on Facebook here!

Twitter: @4EMusic1

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Jacqui Malone is a tremendous woman with a love for song writing and perfecting the vocals of recording music artists!

Follow her on Twitter here.

Follow her on Instagram here.

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What a fun afternoon and interview! Thanks so much, Audiostate 55 for your hospitality! www.audiostate55.com

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To see why Niece Elliott and I are showing off our hot shoes, check out the video on my YouTube channel! Click here for a direct link.

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Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP “Snazzy Shorts that Stop Traffic”: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/05/15/the-adventures-of-the-vip-history-lesson-snazzy-shorts-that-stop-traffic/

Town and Gown Magazine May Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/may

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn


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Hello, hello, hello my lovely fashionistas! Phew! What a week it has been! Studying for exams, traveling, deciding what card to get mom for Mother’s Day–Could someone please make decent cards for mom’s who only have one child? Wait…What was I talking about again…anyway…it is that wonderful time of the week that we all know and love…WEEKLY WHISTLE TIME! Come on, VIP fans, let’s see what the VIP’s two outfits of the week are! Yep, I said two…It was too hard to decide!

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Dress: Poor Pitiful Pearl, Vintage Hip (Springville, AL)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, TJ Maxx

Belt: Target

Hair & Makeup: Rachel Edmonds at Mia Salon

Rebecca Tabb, owner of R. Tabb & Co. in Starkville, Mississippi!

Rebecca Tabb, owner of R. Tabb & Co. in Starkville, Mississippi!

Oh, the Town and Gown Soiree Sociale was so much fun! Special thanks to Rebecca Tabb of R. Tabb. & Co. for letting Town and Gown host the unveiling of the May issue at her amazing store! If you are ever in the Starkville/Columbus area, stop by R. Tabb & Co. for a FABULOUS shopping experience that you will love! R. Tabb & Co. has so many cute clothes and accessories to offer all fashionistas!

Check out the VIP Facebook page for more pictures from the Town and Gown Magazine Soiree Sociale party! www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Like R. Tabb & Co. on Facebook so you do not miss out on all the new apparel! It is all so so SO cute! https://www.facebook.com/rtabbandco?fref=ts

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Dress: Elie Tahari

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Necklaces: Personal Vintage Collection

It was such an amazing experience to attend the Alpha Xi Delta UAB Scholarship Tea! Deciding on what college to attend is quite the challenge, but the amazing ladies of the Alpha Xi Delta chapter answered many of my questions about UAB campus life. Wow…hard to believe I turn eighteen in November, and go to college in a year….where has the time gone? Wait, that’s what my mom is supposed to say! :)

Check out the VIP Facebook page for more pictures from the Alpha Xi Delta Scholarship Tea! www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

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Okie dokie, fashionistas! That seems to be all the time I have for today! Off to my closet, to style my outfit for an interview by The Cobalt Club tomorrow! Instead of my interviewing, I am being interviewed….Oh, looks like the tables have been turned! It is going to be so much fun–I absolutely cannot wait!

Check out The Cobalt Club blog here!

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

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Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP “Where the Mind Goes While Sitting Under the Dryer”: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/05/08/the-adventures-of-the-vip-where-the-mind-goes-while-sitting-under-the-dryer/

Town and Gown Magazine May Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/may

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn


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Hello, hello, hello VIP readers! Today, I am going to tell y’all about one of my new favorite bands–Wayward Priest, a talented, fun, spirited group with a magnificent passion for music.  Wayward Priest’s Southern twist on musical artists like Jason Mraz and Stevie Nicks creates a style that is fun and appealing to everyone!  When listening to their music, I cannot deicide if I want to get up and dance or relax by the pool…perhaps, I should dance by the pool.  Problem solved.

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Before I watched Wayward Priest recording at Studio 115A, I did not realize how much hard work went into making an album. It is truly incredible how Wayward Priest recorded the amount of songs they did in just one day! My parents and I spent the entire day filming and photographing behind the scenes videos and photos, admiring the groups phenomenal musical talents, and laughing with the band! What a fabulous day!

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Not only did I get to be in the recording studio with the band, but I also had lunch with all the members at Pizza Hut in Columbus, Mississippi. Everyone laughed, ate pizza, drank sweet tea, and enjoyed the simple things in life like family and friends. I absolutely loved the experience of watching Wayward Priest record, and I would not trade it for the world! To see a little bit of the fun and meet the band on my latest YouTube videos! Click here for Meet the Band. Click here for Behind the Scenes.

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If you are in the Columbus, Mississippi area and interested in acoustic and electric guitar lessons OR bass and mandolin lessons, contact Denis McKay of Studio 115A which is a professional recording and production studio! (662)889-2829 OR tele5560@yahoo.com

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When I got back home to Birmingham, I went through over two hours of video from that day and about 200 pictures. Trying to narrow it all down has been one of the hardest projects the VIP has done to date! I hope y’all enjoy the videos as much as I enjoyed making them:)

Visit Columbus, Mississippi May 18 to see Wayward Priest in action! More details coming soon–stay tuned to the VIP Facebook page! I would love to dance and have lots of fun with my dear fans:)

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To see more photos, check out the VIP Facebook page! www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

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Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for a peek inside my life.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

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Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Town and Gown Magazine April Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/april2013

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn


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Check out my Madonna-inspired outfit for Girl’s Poppin’ Night Out! Big leopard bow–MUST HAVE for ALL fashionistas!
Blouse: The Limited
Shorts: Paige Denim Company, Gus Mayer
Makeup: Bobbi Brown violet gel eyeliner
Bobbi Brown foundation
Bobbi Brown Uber Pink lipstick  (Bobbi Brown cosmetics are available at Gus Mayer! It is truly the best makeup I have ever worn!)

Last night, April 18, I attended Girl’s Poppin’ Night Out at Gus Mayer! Oh, it was a FABULOUS event full of tremendous “fashions from Brightly Twisted and Hilton Hollis, makeovers by the Gus Mayer cosmetics team, hair demonstrations by Joelle Salon, and complimentary glamour shots by Photographer Beau Gustafson a.k.a. The Big Swede.” (press release) On top of all the makeover and photo shoot fun, we all jammed out to the music by DJ Coco, who was also the DJ at Birmingham Fashion Week!

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Guests were encouraged to bring gently worn denim to get $50.00 towards a purchase of $150.00 or more in ladies apparel. The donated denim will be given to various charity organizations.

Designer Hilton Hollis talking about his Fall 2013 collection! Pst! I will have a mega fabulous interview with the Mississippi native designer on the YouTube channel SOON!

Designer Hilton Hollis talking about his Fall 2013 collection! Pst! I will have a mega fabulous interview with the Mississippi native designer on the YouTube channel SOON!

Shalon Ballard and I posing for our glamour shot with The Big Swede photographer!

Shalon Ballard and I posing for our glamour shot with The Big Swede photographer!

The VIP with fellow blogger Vincent Martinez of Fashionado! Don't we look ever so fabulous! http://fashionado.net/

The VIP with fellow blogger Vincent Martinez of Fashionado! Don’t we look ever so fabulous! http://fashionado.net/

Alicia Rohan and Kimberlee Brooks of KC Projects looking super gorgeous and enjoying Girl's Poppin' Night Out!

Alicia Rohan and Kimberlee Brooks of KC Projects looking super gorgeous and enjoying Girl’s Poppin’ Night Out!

The VIP with Ann Simmons, the store manager of Gus Mayer!

The VIP with Ann Simmons, the store manager of Gus Mayer!

Now…enjoy even MORE pictures from Gus Mayer’s Girl’s Poppin’ Night Out!

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These delicious sweet treats came from Seasons 52!

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Check out my Facebook page for more Girl’s Poppin’ Night Out here!

Also, stay tuned for my awesome interview with Mississippi native fashion designer, Hilton Hollis! Oh, it is so so SO fabulous! Y’all are going to love it!

The VIP with DJ Coco-He is seriously the best DJ ever!

The VIP with DJ Coco-He is seriously the best DJ ever!

Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for a peek inside my life.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/vintagepassionista

Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Latest Real Media (Real Story Publishing) Article: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/04/17/the-adventures-of-the-vip-dive-into-the-history-of-makeup/

Town and Gown Magazine April Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/april2013

I absolutely ADORE Brightly Twisted scarves! Each scarf is hand dyed...it is truly wearable art!

I absolutely ADORE Brightly Twisted scarves! Each scarf is hand dyed…it is truly wearable art!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn



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