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Weekly Whistle: New J.Crew at The Outlet Shops of Grand River!

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Hello, my fabulouses! Today at The Outlet Shops of Grand River in Leeds, Alabama, I attended the grand opening of the J.Crew Factory  store.  Fashionistas….I GOT SOME OF THE MOST FABULOUS PIECES EVER! With 20%, 30%, and 40% off of the factory prices, how could I pass up such amazing deals?! Exactly. I could not. I did not.

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I bought twelve terrific items at the J.Crew Factory store that I will be using to create 30 different looks during the month of September. Y’all prepare yourselves for a new outfit post EVERY SINGLE DAY–It is going to be the most magnificent VIP fashion challenge EVER!  Well, at least until I come up with another one :)

Now, I just have to tell y’all what I got…I cannot contain my excitement anymore!

  1. A Tailored Boy Blazer in Vivid Jade
  2. Cobalt Stretch Vintage-Inspired Cord Matchstick Pants
  3. Light-Blue Powdered Oxford City Fit Shorts
  4. Darling Emerald and Navy Dotted Shorts
  5. Lovely Floral Pencil Skirt
  6. Super Cute French Hen Tee
  7. Blue-Toned, Plaid Button-Up
  8. Dotted Chambray Button-Up
  9. Snazzy Fall Colorblock Tee
  10. Fluorescent Pink V-Neck Tee
  11. Marvelous City Sweatshirt
  12. A FABULOUS Eyelash Scarf in the most darling hue of yellow. It is perfect, and I am quite certain that it is my fall staple piece! Rather than “the girl in the green scarf” from the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic….I am going to be “the VIP in the yellow scarf”! Kinda catchy….don’t ya’ think?

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While shopping at J.Crew Factory, I had the best customer service I have had in a store chain in quite a long time. Jason (pictured) was the most fabulous employee every--and doesn't he look totally dashing! I am LOVING his patterned button up and classy bowtie!
While shopping at J.Crew Factory, I had the best customer service I have had in a store chain in quite a long time. Jason (pictured) was so fabulous–and doesn’t he look totally dashing! I am LOVING his patterned button up and classy bowtie!
Blake (pictured) at the JCrew Factory store was such a magnificent help! Thank you, Blake, for standing guard of my dressing room as I ventured throughout the store to put together a month's worth of outfits with only 12 items! You were such a sweetheart, and dressing amazingly:)
Blake (pictured) at the J.Crew Factory store at The Outlet Shops of Grand River was such a magnificent help! Thank you, Blake, for standing guard of my dressing room as I ventured throughout the store to put together a month’s worth of outfits with only 12 items! You were such a sweetheart and dressed amazingly:)
P.S. In this photo, I am sporting the City Sweatshirt and the wonderful yellow scarf…this is just a little preview of the awesomeness!

My goodness, VIP readers, y’all HAVE TO go visit the J.Crew Factory store at The Outlet Shops of Grand River! Super nice people, great deals, and fabulous merchandise…what more could a fashionista or fashionado ask for?!

This shopping trip to the JCrew Factory store at The Outlet Shops of Grand River was a true clothing haul...and I cannot wait to share all of the extraordinary outfits with y'all throughout September!
This shopping trip to the J.Crew Factory store at The Outlet Shops of Grand River was a true clothing haul…and I cannot wait to share all of the extraordinary outfits with y’all throughout September!

Now, I have to show y’all the VIP’s outfit of the week…Oh, how I adore Weekly Whistles….

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Dress: Jessica Simpson

Vest: VIP DIY

Shoes: BCBG

Bracelet: Belk

Necklace: BluKat Design by Heather O’Cain

Can you spy the VIP? Oh, there I am! Why must I be so short...Thank goodness for heels!
Can you spy the VIP? Oh, there I am! Why must I be so short…Thank goodness for heels!

Y’all do NOT forget that the VIP needs YOUR HELP to win The Outlet Shops of Grand River GRAND HAUL GIRL! Here are brief instructions on how YOU can help! :) The support is much appreciated!  I have the most fabulous fans and support in the entire universe :)

  1. Go like The Outlet Shops of Grand River on Facebook

  2. Click the “Vote Now” button (it’s hot pink)

  3. Find my (Abby Hathorn) picture and click the “VOTE” button!

  4. Come back the next day…and vote again for the VIP!

Voting for The Outlet Shops of Grand River Grand Haul Casting Call ends August 24, 2013 at 5:00pm CST…So, y’all get to voting!

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Bright -vs- Neutral

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Hello, fabulouses! Today is reader’s choice! Reader’s choice? What is that, you ask? Well, reader’s choice on the VIP blog is where you (a VIP reader) will choose which outfit you like best! On this blog, the challenge is BRIGHT -vs- NEUTRAL! So….without further ado, here are some more fabulous pictures to help you make your decision.

Once you have decided BRIGHT or NEUTRAL comment on this post OR tweet me @AbbyHathorn with your favorite using the hashtags #teamBRIGHT -or- #teamNEUTRAL!

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Blouse: The Limited

Shorts: Target

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Belk

Necklace: BluKat Design by Heather O’Cain

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Click here to tweet for the BRIGHT ensemble! Don’t forget to hashtag #teamBRIGHT!

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Blouse: The Limited

Shorts: JCrew

Shoes: Jessica Simpson, Belk

Necklace: Hearts of Stone Jewelry by Rachel Leathers

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Click here to tweet for the NEUTRAL outfit! Don’t forget to hashtag #teamNEUTRAL!

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Well, readers, it is up to you to decide which ensemble is the reader’s choice of the week!

Voting will end July 20 at midnight Central Standard Time (CST) and the winning ensemble will be posted to the VIP Facebook page! So, y’all get to commentin’ and tweetin’! I cannot wait to see which is YOUR favorite :)

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Abby Hathorn on “Talk of Alabama” on ABC33/40!

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Sara McKnight, my lovely model for the TV segment, and I all dolled up and ready for "Talk of Alabama"! We both sported amazing fashions that are available at Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)!
Sara McKnight, my lovely model for the TV segment, and I all dolled up and ready for “Talk of Alabama”! We both sported amazing fashions that are available at Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)!

What the VIP Wore:

Dress: Parker (click for link to dress), Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Hat: Christine A. Moore, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

What Sara Wore:

Dress: Christian Siriano, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Hat: Christina A. Moore, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

I am so grateful to have had Sara modeling on the show this morning! So proud of the amazing job she did! Yay for Sara and Miss VIP!

Today was a very exciting day in the Hathorn house as the VIP was on “Talk of Alabama” on ABC 33/40! I barely slept a wink last night…amazing what a little Starbucks in the morning can do for your spirit! Anyway, I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to represent good teens all over the world today as I talked about my blog, why I started the VIP, and of course, spring fashions!

Now that I have had time to calm down and think about the segment…here are ten things I wish I would have said on live TV!

10 Things I Wish I Would Have, Could Have, or Should Have Said on Live TV:

(I am pretending that David Letterman from The Late Show is reading my top ten right now…yes, I would love to be on his show.)

10.  The pretty-in-pink Parker dress I wore was buttery soft; such a dream to wear!

9.  Sara’s beautiful pastel blue dress is perfect for Easter and the Kentucky Derby!

8. I wish I would have mentioned my newly started YouTube Channel…

7.  Ziva (my Giant Schnauzer) would have really appreciated a shout out, according to the wonderful welcome I received when I got home!

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6.  I wish I would have thanked all of my tremendous fans and followers!

5.  I wish I would have explained the sponsorship of my blog better…but that is usually the job of my business manager!

4.  I wish I would have had time to tell everyone where to find me…

3.  I wish I would have answered the question “Where do you see yourself in ten years” better…I cannot think that far in advance very well…BUT in 5 years, I would like to be graduating from college with a degree in mass communications…let’s just say the “10 seconds left” thing freaked me out-no pressure!

2.  I wish I could have had more time to explain my top spring 2013 fashion trends…hmm future blog post? I think yes!

1.  I definitely should have said “Stay Fabulous”!

If you live outside of Alabama, no need to fear! You can still watch the VIP on TV by clicking here!

Cardigan: Banana Republic, Shops of Grand River (Leeds, AL)Shirt: The Loft, Shops of Grand River (Leed, AL)Skirt: JCrewHeels: Nine West
Cardigan: Banana Republic, Shops of Grand River (Leeds, AL)
Shirt: The Loft, Shops of Grand River (Leeds, AL)
Skirt: JCrew
Heels: Nine West

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Shopping in Your Own Closet: Denim with a Splash of Neon

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Hello, hello, hello, fashionistas! What about that Super Bowl yesterday? I am not a huge football fan; however, that was quite the interesting game! A power surge in the stadium, Beyoncé, and funny commercials-perfect way to spend Super Bowl Sunday (given that I spent most of the day in Nike shorts and a sweatshirt-fashionistas deserve to a lazy day too!) Anyway…we all know I am not here to talk sports! If I were…it would go something like this: Kick off, linebacker, quarterback, touchdown, go team go, cheer, chant, cheer, swing batter, batter, swing, homerun! Okay, now you all know why I am not a sports blogger haha! So, let’s get down to business! It is time to see what magnificent ensemble the VIP styled while shopping in her own closet!

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As I was organizing my newly renovated closet…Yes, our house is still under construction, but the mess makes for fabulous pictures! I do not know what I am going to do when we actually finish the house…hmm…Anyway, as I was organizing my newly renovated closet, I stumbled upon a terrific pair of denim trousers! I had forgotten all about them during the move! So, without further ado, I introduce the VIP’s closet shopping ensemble! Whoo hoo!

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Shirt: VIP DIY

Trousers: JCrew, Raspberry Beret Consignment Shop (Louisville, Mississippi)

Heels: Belk at the Summit, Michael Kors

Belt: American Eagle (Trussville, Alabama)

Necklace: BluKat Design

Earrings: Claire’s (Trussville, Alabama)

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Time for tips? Of course! Shopping in Your Own Closet would not be the same without tips! C’mon, fashionistas, it is VIP TIP TIME!

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Would you like to be featured on the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog? Email or post pictures to the Facebook page of you wearing your darling denim trousers! Email: vintage.passionista@gmail.com OR Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Check out The Raspberry Beret Consignment Shop on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Raspberry-Beret/115126191896852?fref=ts

If you cannot get enough of the VIP, check out my articles in The Real Story! www.realstorypublishing.com “The Adventures of the VIP” in the LifeStyle section!

Town and Gown Magazine is now online! Read previous issues @ www.issuu.com/townandgownmagazine

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Simply Stylish in Southern Snow

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Even though the gorgeous snow of yesterday’s winter wonderland has gone away…*sad face*…I have three ensembles from a last minute photo shoot to share with all of you! Having all that snow got me to thinking how fun it would be to travel North for winter just to take pictures! Hmm….spending the winter up North…in the snow…sounds like a good excuse to purchase lovely wool coats and adorable boots! But in the meantime….let’s take a look at the simply stylish outfits I put together for the Southern snow!

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Denim Button Up: Target

Shirt: The Loft

Jeans: JCrew

Leather Boots: Belk, Lucky Brand

Scarf: TJMaxx

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Coat: Buckle

Blouse: SGB Vintage

Jeans: JCrew

Heels: BCBG

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Blazer: JCrew

Shirt: Target

Jeans: JCrew

Heels: TJMaxx, Jessica Simpson

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Aren’t those ensembles the perfect way to look Simply Stylish in Southern Snow? Of course! Of course! Of course!

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Journey back to the VIP Blog for another lovely article on “Shopping in Your Own Closet”! Until then…stay totally fabulous! Wait! Before I sign off…here are some more pictures from the Simply Stylish in Southern Snow photo shoot:)

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn