Hello, my fabulouses! Last night, I had the honor to interview the spectacular author Liza Elliott at her Girls Night Out: Operation Beach Ready event and fashion show at The Summit Club in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. Every hour on the hour models walked the stage showcasing the hottest summer trends from local boutiques! There was a jewelry table full of Stella & Dot accessories–what fashionista doesn’t love LOTS of jewelry–fantastic food from The Summit Club, and lots of local vendors that I will tell you about next time!

Oh, it does not get much better than meeting an author of an incredible book that I have not been able to put down (30-A Supper Club by Liza Elliott), supporting local businesses, and enjoying fabulous fashions all for a good cause–Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center.

I do not want to spoil all of the fabulous coverage with this blog post…so, here is what the VIP sported to the Girls Night Out event and fashion show! Come back for full coverage on all the happenings at the Girls Night Out: Operation Beach Ready event…I cannot wait to share all of it with y’all! It is FABULOUS!

Dress: three07

Shoes: Steve Madden, Belk

Earrings: Beadsoul by Lisa Hamilton

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

Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP–Behind the Lenses: The History of Sunglasses–http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/06/12/the-adventures-of-the-vip-behind-the-lenses-the-history-of-sunglasses/

Town and Gown Magazine June Issue: http://www.townandgownmagazine.com/#!current-issue/c113z

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Blouse: JCPenny
Shorts: three07
Shoes: Gus Mayer
Necklace: BluKat Design by Heather O’Cain
Sunglasses: Ray Ban (polarized), Sunglasses Hut

As the day grew warmer, the crowd grew larger at the second annual Slice Fest in Birmingham, Alabama. Fun activities for the kiddos and deliciously spectacular pizza from Slice are just two things that set SliceFest above all the rest.

In addition to the awesome refreshments and fabulous food, the rocking hot bands made the day fly by with stage stompin’ excitement! Live performances by headlining band JJ Grey & Mofro, Ponderosa, Rollin’ in the Hay, Banditos, Bad Brad & the Sipsey Slims, Wildflowers, Ophelia, and Festival Expressions were the icing on this festive cake—or shall I say the toppings on the pizza?

If you did not think it could get better than divinely fresh stone pizzas, local brews, and live music, then think again. SliceFest 2013 partnered with local charities, Alabama Forever and Suki Foundation, to donate a portion of the festivals proceeds to great these causes. Fun and a good deed! Yes, yes, indeed.

SliceFest Sponsors included: Birmingham Budweiser, BB&T, Birmingham Mountain Radio, City of Birmingham, Cocoa-Cola, happy Family, Kassouf & Co., Mancha Hardscapes, and Super Deal.

Related articles: Geek Alabama http://geekalabama.com/2013/06/04/slicefest-2013-in-birmingham/

Over 1700 tickets were sold for this year’s SliceFest–where will you be next year? That is the question. If you missed out on this Slicetastic extravaganza—no need to fear! It is easy to stop by Slice in Birmingham, Alabama for just a slice of what SliceFest had to offer. For more information about Slice, please visit www.slicebirmingham.com.

Whether you wanted to pig out, rock out, or both, SliceFest 2013 was the perfect destination for an all-day summer celebration—but do not fret! There are still plenty of all-day summer activities to enjoy in Birmingham. Plan a day trip for Sloss Furnaces, lunch at Slice, and an afternoon full of shopping!

The VIP with the bro-owners of Slice Pizza & Brew!

What is Sloss Furnances? “Sloss Furnaces produced iron for nearly 90 years, which gave rise to the city of Birmingham, AL. Now recognized as a National Historic Landmark, Sloss Furnaces, with its web of pipes and tall smokestacks, offers us a glimpse into the great industrial past of the South and our nation.” (www.slossfurnaces.com) To learn more about Sloss Furnaces, please visit www.slossfurnaces.com

Where to shop? “Not only is Birmingham home to one of the largest malls in the nation, but we have antique stores, art galleries, factory outlets, specialty shops, and upscale boutiques than you can shake a platinum card at. If you’re into shopping a sprawling promenade, a downtown city street or a quaint village road, your dream shopping destination is right here,” says www.birminghamal.org. To learn more about shopping in the Birmingham area, please visit www.birminghamal.org