High Heels, Tool Belts, and Saw Dust

December 29, 2012December 29, 2012 Abby Hathorn1 Comment

Hello, fashionistas, and welcome back to the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog! As you all know, for the past couple of weeks, I have had to trade in my snazzy heels for a tool belt as my family and I renovate a 1981 “fixer upper”. It has not been much glimmer and glamour lately on the blog; however, that is all going to change January 2013! Prepare yourselves for more tips, ensembles, DIYs, Accessory Challenges, and much more! What better way to kick off the new year than with fabulous VIP fashion!

It has been quite the adventure as I have learned to rip up carpet, carpet tacks, put down floors, paint with the color yellow (I always laughed at my mom when she said that yellow was hard to paint with…), pick out backsplash tiles, and tear down walls. By the time all of this house renovation is complete, I am going to need a spa day-a refreshing facial and a relaxing mani/pedi!

A strip of the wallpaper from the "his" side of the master bath. I cannot imagine having wicker wallpaper all over the walls....80s fashion was amazing, but their home décor...not so much haha:) — A strip of the wallpaper from the “his” side of the master bath. I cannot imagine having wicker wallpaper all over the walls….80s fashion was amazing, but their home décor…not so much haha:)

My dad and I installing the new butcher block counter tops in the kitchen. Cannot wait to see them all polished and looking fantastic!

To see more photos of the home renovation project, check out Sweet Sorghum Living and Lolly Molly Art’s Facebook page! www.facebook.com/lollymollyart

You can read more of the VIP on my article @ www.realstorypublishing.com! The Adventures of the VIP in the Lifestyle section!

Town and Gown Magazine is now online as well as printed! You can check out my fashion spread in the November issue @ www.issuu.com/townandgownmagazine! My article is pages 47-49!

Don’t forget to like The Real Story and Town and Gown Magazine on Facebook! www.facebook.com/realstorypublishing & www.facebook.com/townandgownmag

Like the VIP’s Facebook page to stay up to date on the latest VIP news, sneak peeks, and more! www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: Lovely Floral Denim

December 26, 2012 Abby Hathorn1 Comment

Hello, hello, hello fashionistas! Welcome back to the VIP blog on this wonderful Wednesday! Weekly Whistles are the best time of the week…don’t you agree! I hope you had an amazing Christmas! Santa Claus was ever so generous to Miss VIP! Classic Candies from the 1950’s, Marilyn Monroe DVDs, fashion history books, Brian Atwood gloves, and an antique dog figurine! My precious Paw Riley got me I Love Lucy DVDs which I proceeded to watch all Christmas day. My amazing parents have gotten me marvelous things for my new room-blog coming soon to a theater near you;)

Floral Denim: TargetTank Top: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: JCrew
Shoes: BCBGirls — Floral Denim: Target
Tank Top: Urban Outfitters
Jeans: JCrew
Shoes: BCBGirls

Check out my latest article in The Real Story @ http://realstorypublishing.com/2012/12/the-adventures-of-the-vip-best-vip-tips-and-ensembles-of-2012/! Find out the VIP’s Best Tips and Ensembles of 2012!

You can like Real Story Publishing on Facebook to keep up with the latest article posts, news, and exclusive pictures @ www.facebook.com/realstorypublishing

The VIP can also be found in the latest issue of Town and Gown Magazine. Copies available in local boutiques and restaurants.

Like Town and Gown Magazine on Facebook to keep up with release dates and sneak previews! www.facebook.com/townandgownmag

Don’t forget to like my Facebook page to stay up to date with the latest VIP news and activities @ www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista.com

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: Zoolight Safari 2012

December 21, 2012June 6, 2013 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Hello, hello, hello, my lovely fashionistas! If y’all were wondering why this week’s Weekly Whistle was not posted on December 19, it is because I was volunteering at the Birmingham Zoo for the Zoolight Safari! It was so much fun, and I just had to share it with all of you! Since I was unable to walk around and take adorable pictures as usual, I gave my mom permission to be “Miss VIP Jr.” as I took up tickets for the train ride! Let’s just say my mom had a lot of fun “playing me” haha:)

A short tour of the Birmingham Zoo’s “Zoolight Safari” brought to you by the VIP’s mom, Chasidy Hathorn!

Sweater: The Loft
Blouse: The Attic (Yes, I let my mom borrow my beloved vintage pieces.)
Pants: The Loft
Shoes: Sanuk
Purse: Vera Bradley

I styled my mom’s outfit to help her to be comfortable with her new Mini Med Paradigm Revel Insulin Pump with CGM. My mom is a type one diabetic so finding the prefect outfit is key to being comfy and confident!

I met a lot of amazing people as I volunteered at Zoolight Safari on December 19! There were lots of laughs and smiles as I got random hugs from joyful kids who thought I was Santa’s helper. The event that made my night was when I met several very enthusiastic girls who thought it was “totally boss” that I write a blog, newspaper column, and style outfits for a magazine at 17. Totally boss…I might have to start using that…

I could not do all of the fabulous things I have done without my amazing parents! Thank you Mom and Deddy for everything y’all do for “the sake of the blog”! From shopping sprees to staying up all night planning photo shoots, there is no way I could do it alone!

This basically sums up how ridiculous my Dad and I act on a regular basis...got to love us:) — This basically sums up how ridiculous my Dad and I act on a regular basis…got to love us:)

Don’t forget to like my Facebook page to keep up with all the latest VIP news! www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

Newspaper Column: www.realstorypublishing.com (The Adventures of the VIP in the Lifestyle section!)

Happy Holidays to all! May your holiday events be filled with love, laughter and fashion!

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Reminiscing 2012

December 16, 2012December 16, 2012 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Welcome back, fashionistas! Lately, I have been thinking about how far the VIP has come… I started my blog 11 months ago! Wow…it seems like just yesterday I was learning how to blog!

From Vintage Inspired Passionista, I gained the opportunity to write a weekly fashion column for The Real Story newspaper called “The Adventures of the VIP”. In October, I was featured in Town and Gown Magazine. I also worked as a stylist for the December and January issues of Town and Gown Magazine. I look forward to seeing what other amazing opportunities God has to offer me as I continue my journey!

Now, let us reminisce with some of my favorite pictures!

Check out the outfits I styled for the December issue of Town and Gown Magazine! I want every outfit for myself!

Wow...this was February! I got my make up done by these wonderful women at MAC before Birmingham Fashion Week 2012! I had only published two blogs before I was out reporting about fashion shows! Oh, how the time has flown by! — Wow…this was February! I got my make up done by these wonderful women at MAC before Birmingham Fashion Week 2012! I had only published two blogs before I was out reporting about fashion shows! Oh, how the time has flown by!

Be sure to like me on Facebook to keep up with the house renovation and much more! http://www.facebook.com/VintageInspiredPassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

Check out my weekly column @ www.realstorypublishing.com in the Lifestyle section!

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: Renovating the VIP’s New Home!

December 6, 2012December 6, 2012 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Hello, fashionistas! I am so glad you joined me for this week’s Weekly Whistle! For the next few weeks, you will be seeing a side of the VIP you probably did not know existed! When you think of the VIP, you think lovely high heels, chiffon blouses, and all things vintage; however, my family and I have started a new adventure, and I want to share the journey will all of you:)

My family and I moved to Alabama just a few days ago (seems like months…considering the lack of sleep…the days and nights are all blending together) to take on a huge home remodeling project! The house screams 1980s…and not in a good way….we knew the house had great potential…and the view and backyard are divine…not to mention how very close to shopping I am :) I am babbling…but I am so excited to be learning new skills and working together as a family!

Original wallpaper in the two story foyer! Can you imagine this pattern EVERYWHERE.... — Original wallpaper in the two story foyer! Can you imagine this pattern EVERYWHERE….

The VIP is learning to be a handy dandy home “DIYer” thanks to this renovating experience! No, it is not all glitz and glam like I would like it to be…but once I find my boxes of clothes which are somewhere in the basement (along with everything else) the VIP blog will be back to fabulous fashion and catchy tunes in no time!

You can keep up with the renovation by liking me on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista!

Twitter: @Abbysauce

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn