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Nordstrom Rack Opens in Birmingham
Woo-hoo, a promising new shopping spot is set to open in Birmingham, and with Nordstrom in the name, you know it won’t be the same old merchandise. Nordstrom Rack is the “off price” (a.k.a., discount) sister of the vaunted Nordstrom’s, the upscale clothing retailer. Nordstrom [...]
A Fortune in Sports Gear
Legend has it that in the old days – and only a couple of generations back – kids played “stick ball” and spent hours jumping a piece of rope. The kids wore what were termed “play clothes.” But those days are over. Even we grown [...]
“Daddy’$ Money” Shoes for Tween Girls. What Does Mom Think?
Have you seen the advertisements for Daddy’$ Money shoes? These are a line of Chuck Taylor style (thick white sole and toe) sneakers for girls with – gasp! – two inch secret wedges inside. They’re basically heeled sneakers with the heel covered in fabric. Leaving [...]
Birmingham’s Fashion Week, a Preview of What We’ll Be Wearing Whenever Target Gets Around to It
Well, I’m glad someone around here can devote a full week to fashion. A group of bold, visionary people have decided that the international cities aren’t the only ones deserving of a week to celebrate fashion, so in the spirit of NYC and Paris, we [...]
Best Finds During Holiday Sales
Just when you thought you were finished shopping, it’s time to have an eye out for some of the best post-holiday deals: Bath/Body Care Gift Kits – not just the ones at Bath and Body Works but the plain ol’ Oil of Olay, Dove, and [...]
Thanksgiving Weekend Elevates Shopping to Sport
What possesses reasonable people to have a full day devoted to the concept of thankfulness and then spend that day strategizing about how to get more? Not only to get more stuff, mind you, but to leave warm beds and stand in long lines for [...]
JLB’s The Market, a Boutique Bazaar Under One Roof
It’s time for The Market, the annual shopping extravaganza coordinated by the Junior League of Birmingham to bring together the best boutique shopping and “it” items under one roof. It is a giant bazaar of vendors from far and wide who bring everything from soup [...]
Gus Mayer Wish List Event Nov 15th – Go Ahead and Wish
Gus Mayer has the right idea for getting you into the holiday shopping spirit. Before gathering everyone else’s Christmas list (and having to deliver on it), Gus Mayer invites you to its Wish List event on November 15th to make YOUR wish list. That’s a [...]
Find: Stylus + Pen for $10
This colorful stylus could have come from a boutique for $20 but it didn’t – it’s at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $9.99 near the check out and – get this – it’s also a roller ball pen. On the value side, a stylus is [...]
Find:Adorable Elephant,Tiger Door Wreaths
Tell me these won’t stop passing traffic at your front door or tailgate tent: Elephant or Tiger wreaths to show your allegiance – or insanity – for your team. These cute door adornments are right on time for football season and fans who are enjoying [...]