Weekly Whistle: Mixing Patterns for Comfort

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Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to the blog!

Whoo hoo! Wednesday–I didn’t think you would ever get here! Now…if only Saturday would hurry up *wink*

For this week’s Weekly Whistle, I decided to go a bit cute, warm, and comfy by mixing patterns + skinny Chip & Pepper jeans + knee-high leather boots. I love this look because it is perfect for running errands in chilly weather!  

Now, while I go watch some sappy Hallmark movies, y’all check out these fabulous photos taken by my awesome Deddy + outfit details!

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Button Up: J.Crew

Jeans: Chip & Pepper, Belk

Scarf: Target

Boots: Lucky Brand, Belk

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

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18 Days of Grand Haul: Cozy Cords

IMG_7661Hello, my fabulouses! One of my latest fashion obsessions is colored corduroy skinny pants, and this pretty pink pair from J.Crew at The Outlet Shops of Grand River is absolutely to-die-for!

To make these cozy cords ready for the classroom, I simply tossed on the heart hoodie from yesterday’s outfit post and slipped into some comfy flats. BAM! FABULOUS! Who knew dressing fashionable and comfortable for college could be so easy?!

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Sweatshirt: Aeropostale, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Pants: J.Crew, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Flats: Naturalizer, The Outlet Shops of Grand River

Watch my November Grand Haul video below and let me know what your favorite piece is! Comment on this blog post or comment on YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAxyy8a2zh0

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

BFW2013: Friday Night Runway

AnnaKay Winford's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Hello, fashionistas! Welcome to the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog on this blustery day in good ole’ Alabama! Today, I bring to you the VIP’s coverage of Birmingham Fashion Week’s Friday Night Runway [March 1] show! Oh, the event was ever so spectacular! After leaving, I went home and made a list of what fashions I was going to NEED in my spring wardrobe! You cannot get much better than Southern style!

The Friday night runway featured local boutiques Soca clothing and Theadora. Their collections made everyone ready for the warmer weather! The Annie Griffin collection fit the VIP’s style for sure! The garments were composed of lots of  retro vibes, patterns, and colors! Just talking about it makes me ready for a superb shopping spree! So, VIP readers, let’s take a giant gander at what the Friday BFW runway show was all about! Come on, let’s go!

AnnaKay Winford's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kailey Smith's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kailey Smith's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce's (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills' (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills' (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills' (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills' (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills' (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca (local boutique) coating the runway with perfect spring attire! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca (local boutique) showed off perfect spring attire on the runway! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
"Soca has been voted 'Best Boutique' two years in a row by Birmingham Magazine readers. Soca Clothing offers women an array of designer denim and a unique local shopping experience," www.bhamfashionweek.com
“Soca has been voted ‘Best Boutique’ two years in a row by Birmingham Magazine readers. Soca Clothing offers women an array of designer denim and a unique local shopping experience,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Such a darling sun yellow blouse!
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora (boutique) showed off a wide variety of fierce clothing that makes any fashionista ready for a shopping spree! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora (boutique) showed off a wide variety of fierce clothing that makes any fashionista ready for a shopping spree! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
"Theadora was voted by Harpers Bazaar (for the sixth year in a row) as a style leader for the Top 100 boutiques in the USA. Its well edited selection of clothing attracts a loyal following of hipsters," www.bhamfashionweek.com
“Theadora was voted by Harpers Bazaar (for the sixth year in a row) as a style leader for the Top 100 boutiques in the USA. Its well edited selection of clothing attracts a loyal following of hipsters,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
This ensemble is making me ready for a spring break trip!
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Hello, flirty floral frock!
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Colorful expression perfection!
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
This ensemble is totally fierce!
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013.Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Oh, my! The Theadora collection at BFW has me ready to travel out of the country…Hm…where shall I go?
Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
The Annie Griffin Collection (featured designer 2013) made the VIP gasp as each ensemble walked the runway! The colors, the patterns, the vintage feel...all together, I give the collection 5 stars! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
The Annie Griffin Collection (featured designer 2013) made the VIP gasp as each ensemble was modeled on the runway! The colors, the patterns, the vintage feel…all together, I give the collection 5 stars! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
"The Annie Griffin Collection is distinguished by a retro flair, channeling soft feminine silhouettes from an earlier era...," www.bhamfashionweek.com
“The Annie Griffin Collection is distinguished by a retro flair, channeling soft feminine silhouettes from an earlier era…,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
The VIP is infatuated with a light-weight spring blazer! So cute!
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
What a terrific dress! Hm…I need this!
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
The VIP is in love with this Annie Griffin dress! So...vintage chic! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
The VIP is in love with this Annie Griffin dress! So…vintage chic!
Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
This dress is simply perfection for the Spring!
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Totally obsessed with these adorable bow shorts!
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Hello, beach ready ensemble!
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Look at all those fabulous pops of colors and patterns! One word-LOVE!
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Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista
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Joshua McKinley-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Want to see Project Runway All Star’s [Season 2] Anthony Ryan and Joshua McKinley’s collections that were featured on the Birmingham Fashion Week runway? Of course you do…but, you will have to wait until next time! So, fashionistas, contain your excitement until the next blog…It is going to be so…VERY AWESOME!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn