3 Ways to Wear a Red Sweater: Outfit #1

January 16, 2014 Abby Hathorn1 Comment

Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to the blog!

Today, I would like to introduce my new styling challenge: 3 Ways to Wear a Red Sweater. Yay! I purchased this sweater on my last Grand Haul shopping spree with The Outlet Shops of Grand River because its vibrant red hue was absolutely irresistible! I could not leave GAP without this in hand *wink*

So, how many different ways can you wear a red sweater? Well, over the next few days, I am going to show y’all three of the many looks I was able to create with this cozy piece.

Now, let’s take a look at Outfit #1!

Sweater: GAP, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Scarf: Vera Bradley

Cords: J.Crew

Heels: Michael Kors, Belk

Purse: Kate Spade (The Summit, Birmingham, AL)

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

3 Ways To Wear A Pretty Pink Coat: Baby, It’s January (Outfit 1)

January 2, 2014 Abby Hathorn2 Comments

Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to the VIP blog! I am so excited that it is 2014 because I have lots of new and awesome things up my sleeves–new adventures, new outfits, and some other new goodies! I am going to keep it all on the hush-hush for right now *wink* but stay tuned to the VIP Facebook page for updates! Yay!

Today on VIP, I am celebrating the New Year with this fabulous outfit because what fashionista doesn’t love pink and a crown *wink* So, I purchased this pretty pink coat on my last Grand Haul clothing haul; and before I took it to the cash register, I asked myself…how can I wear a pink coat multiple ways? Well, readers, that is where this mini outfit series comes in! Over the next few days, I am going to show y’all three of the many looks I was able to create with this pretty pink coat.

Now, let’s take a look at Outfit 1!

Coat: Tommy Hilfiger, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Dress: three07 (Shop three07 apparel here)

Heels: Zigi ZoHo, Belk (Trussville, Alabama)

Clutch: Michael Kors, Target Neiman Marcus Collection

Crown: Charming Charlie (Johnson City, Tennessee)

Belt: Target (Trussville, Alabama)

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

VIP Scrapbook: Hottest Moments of 2013

December 31, 2013 Abby Hathorn1 Comment

Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to the blog! My goodness, can you believe that in just a few short hours (depending on your time zone haha) it will be 2014?! Phew! It has been a fabulous year for the VIP because I have met some amazing people and done some amazing things–and I could not have done any of it without y’all’s love and support.

Now, as we prepare to ring in the New Year, let’s take a look at the VIP’s hottest posts of 2013 (in no particular order)….and then the moment y’all have all been waiting for *drum roll* NEVER BEFORE SEEN PHOTOS. *gasp* Come on, let’s get started!

1. VIP Interview with Extreme Home Makeover Edition’s Ty Pennington

(click here to see post)

2. Birmingham Fashion Week 2013

(click here to visit category archives)

3. VIP Interview with Denim Experts Chip & Pepper Foster

(click here to view post.)

4. Grand Haul Girl with The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Lucky 13 outfit series here. (video here)

Superb Seven outfit series here. (video here)

18 Days of Grand Haul outfit series here. (video here)

5. VIP Interview with Project Runway Season 12’s Ken Laurence

VIP Interview post here.

VIP Interview video here.

Project Runway archives and mini interviews with Ken here.

Now, it is time for NEVER BEFORE SEEN PHOTOS! Whoo hoo!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: Grand Haul December with The Outlet Shops of Grand River

December 18, 2013 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Hello, fabulouses, and welcome to this week’s Weekly Whistle which is all about my last Grand Haul clothing haul with the Outlet Shops of Grand River! My theme for this month was gearing up my wardrobe for winter without breaking my monthly fashionista budget. I went in looking for a warm coat, a fun sweater for layering, and a little Christmas gift for myself. Did I accomplish all of my goals? Did I get more than what was on my list without breaking the bank? Watch the video below to find out *wink*

Which piece from the December clothing haul is YOUR favorite? Let the VIP know by voting with the poll below–I will announce the winner later:)

Oh, and I almost forgot to tell y’all which color Fiat won the poll from last week’s Weekly Whistle–it was the Verde Chiaro (aka Light Green); however, I still think my favorite is the Espresso….Ahhh decisions, decisions….

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

18 Days of Grand Haul: Reader’s Choice

November 23, 2013November 23, 2013 Abby HathornLeave a comment

Hello, my fabulouses! It is time for y’all, the VIP readers, to vote for YOUR favorite 18 Days of Grand Haul outfit! On this blog are the top three outfits of the series…So, let’s stop the chatting and get to voting, my lovelies!

Stay tuned tomorrow for some more fun and fabulous #OOTDs! Yay! More outfit posts:)

To vote for outfit #1, comment "Sporty Flirty" on this post or the VIP Facebook page. — To vote for outfit #1, comment “Sporty Flirty” on this post or the VIP Facebook page.

To vote for outfit #2, please comment "Cozy Cords and Floral" on this post or the VIP Facebook page. — To vote for outfit #2, please comment “Cozy Cords and Floral” on this post or the VIP Facebook page.

To vote for outfit #3, comment "Guns N Roses" on this post or the VIP Facebook page. — To vote for outfit #3, comment “Guns N Roses” on this post or the VIP Facebook page.

If you have a YouTube account, let me know what your favorite item is that I got on my October Grand Haul by commenting on the video. If you do not have a YouTube account, comment your favorite piece on this post or the VIP Facebook page!