By Javacia Harris Bowser
Fashion’s Night Out may be on hiatus in New York, but in Birmingham, Ala., this annual evening of shopper’s delight is still alive and well. Birmingham’s Fashion Night Out is set for Thursday, Sept. 12 and is a must-attend event for style bloggers.
Birmingham’s (located at The Summit) will be selling select cosmetics, accessories and apparel tax-free all day and will host a cocktail party that evening. From 5 to 8 p.m. style mavens can enjoy Skinny Girl cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. You can also get a 10-minute beauty touch-up, which will come in handy since Big Swede Photography will be on site doing professional headshots. You can finally update that Twitter, Facebook, or blog avatar you’ve been using for over a year.
“We invite you to come out and see all of the new fall trends and show off your own style,” says Herman Heinle, President of Gus Mayer.
Admission to this event is free.
For the style maven looking for something a bit offbeat for Fashion’s Night Out, check out RE Fashion.
This is unique event seeks to prove that you can be environmentally friendly and fashionable, too. Set to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the trendy Aloft Hotel in Homewood, this event will benefit the Alabama Environmental Council in their efforts to restore the Birmingham Recycling Center. Models will be wearing exclusive designs by organic Birmingham fashion line, Earth Creations and jewelry by local boutique, Charm. The affair is the brainchild of local makeup artist and hair stylist D. Alex Tino.
There will be a small silent auction, also to benefit the Alabama Environmental Council. Guests can bid on one of the evening’s fashions, donated by Earth Creations and other surprises. The first 75 guests will snag reusable “swag bags” donated by Mountain High Outfitters and filled with goodies from sponsors like Cathead Vodka and Regis Salon – Riverchase. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information call 334.328.5856 or visit Facebook.