Hello, my fabulouses! I am skipping ahead a week to celebrate the First Day of Autumn! Come on, who wants to wait until September 22 to celebrate one of the best seasons of the year! Oh, the weather is magnificent, and the this outfit is absolutely fall-tastic! So, let’s celebrate autumn a week early with today’s J.Crew Challenge 2 looks in 1. Now, it’s time to get fall-bulous!
Tag: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
J.Crew 30 Day Challenge: Weekly Whistle
Hello, my fabulouses! How do you feel about an all blue ensemble with a pop of sunshine yellow? Oh…I know I feel amazing about it! Today’s J.Crew Challenge outfit is casual and super cute. It is perfect for running errands or for a sweet lunch date with your best friends to catch up on all the latest gossip! So, without further ado…I introduce to y’all the J.Crew Challenge outfit of the day and this week’s wonderful Weekly Whistle! Yipee!
Shirt: J.Crew Factory, The Outlet Shops of Grand River
(get the look here)
Shorts: J.Crew Factory, The Outlet Shops of Grand River
(get the look here)
Scarf: J.Crew Factory, The Outlet Shops of Grand River
(get the look here)
Heels: Korks, Belk
(get a similar look here)
Earrings: Hearts of Stone by Rachel Leathers
(get a similar look here)
Bracelet: Sparkle Cat Studio by Stephanie Grantham
(get the look here)
Stay Fabulous,
Abby Hathorn
Weekly Whisle: Summer Slouch Series Outfit 2
Hello, my fabulouses, guess what day it is? Fashionistas, what day is it? Oh, come on! I know you can hear me! Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, what day is it Mike? hahahahahah Leslie, guess what day it is! “It’s hump day.” WHOOP WHOOP! …
Sorry, I just had to do that–I absolultely adore that camel on the Geico commercial….ANYWAY it is WEEKLY WHISTLE TIME! Yay! So, without further ado, let’s see what the VIP’s outfit of the week is!
Blouse: Belk
Skirt: Belk
Shoes: Lucky Brand, Belk
Hat: Cos-Medi Center, Columbus, MS
Check out more of my writings and photo shoot stylings here:
Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP–Summer Color Crush: Hello, Yellow! http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/06/19/the-adventures-of-the-vip-summer-color-crush-hello-yellow/
Town and Gown Magazine June Issue: http://www.townandgownmagazine.com/#!current-issue/c113z
Stay Fabulous,
Abby Hathorn
Summer Slouch Series: Outfit One
Maybe it is just me, but I have noticed that the trending ensemble for summer activities is a t-shirt, Nike shorts, and sandals. Here, in Birmingham, you will see LOTS of teenagers sporting the oversized pocket tees, Nike shorts, and Chacos with their hair and makeup fixed perfectly. No, I am not bashing the fashion. Every girl needs their “play” clothes–even fashionistas like me! Whenever I make a quick run to Target, you will most likely see me in Nike running shorts, a t-shirt, my lovely green Chacos, and a messy top bun or side pony tail–there you go, paparazzi. Now, you know where to snap a picture of me when I am not all dolled up. You’re welcome.
Now don’t get me wrong…I am all about being comfortable, but I cannot resort to wearing my hair down, with full-fledged makeup… and then tossing on athletic shorts and an old t-shirt…hmm…how can I feel comfortable and look amazing at the same time? Two words. Summer Slouch.
What is Summer Slouch, you ask? Well, it is quite simple. Rather than slipping on Nike shorts and a Joe’s Crab Shack tee, you can toss on a cute and colorful mini skirt paired with a graphic tee and snazzy sneakers for a look that is far more dazzling! That is what Summer Slouch is all about–quick, easy, comfortable, and super spectacularly stylish.
Whether you are having an all-day girls-day shopping all over the city OR whether you are going for a picnic at the local botanical gardens with that cute guy you met at the beach OR whatever the occasion…the VIP Summer Slouch will keep you feeling comfy and looking too-hot-to-handle. Now, enough chatting and explaining and thinking about meeting a hot guy at the beach, let’s see what cute combo is going to kick off the VIP Summer Slouch Series. Woo hoo!
T-shirt: Lucky Brand
Skirt: JC Penny
Shoes: Vans, VIP DIY
Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:
Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP–The Secret to Fashion Success–FEBs and Gas Stations: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/06/05/the-adventures-of-the-vip-the-secret-to-fashion-success-febs-and-gas-stations/
Town and Gown Magazine June Issue: http://www.townandgownmagazine.com/#!current-issue/c113z
Stay Fabulous,
Abby Hathorn
One Top, Six Ways: Part One
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…..
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!

Blouse: Michael Stars, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)
Shorts: Target (Trussville, AL)
Shoes: OTBT, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)
Necklaces: BluKat Design
Hello, leopard and turquoise!
Blouse: Michael Stars, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)
Skirt: Thrifted
Earrings: Hearts of Stone
Necklace: BluKat Design
Green high-waisted military shorts? Yes, please!
Blouse: Michael Stars, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)
Shorts: Urban Outfitters (Birmingham, AL)
Belt: American Eagle (Trussville, AL)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Necklace and Bracelets: Beadsoul
Don’t forget to come back next week to see three more ways to wear this spectacular top!
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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
Stay Fabulous,
Abby Hathorn