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Inspired by the start of a new school year, we visited Over the Mountain libraries to study the latest looks for fall fashion. Journal Photos by John Pope Kelly Oliver is looking smart in a denim dress, $184, and an organic cotton oatmeal colored trench, $276, by Prairie Underground. She’s topped off this sophisticated fall Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor When it comes to game day fashion, forget the body paint and T-shirts. Thanks to a Hoover High graduate, women, at least, have some much more fashion-forward options. Megan Crane is the designer for the Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.-based Judith March clothing line. In addition to fun, flirty dresses for Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Megan Crane isn’t just using her fun, flirty designs for fashion. With a cute little teal number she designed in 2010, she’s helping fund research for an early detection diagnostic test for ovarian cancer. Inspired by a young woman who lost her life to ovarian cancer, Megan, the designer for Read More…
By Laura McAlister Journal Editor Fashion runway shows aren’t just for New York and Paris. In recent years, southern cities like Charleston, S.C., and New Orleans have added runway shows to feature local up-and-coming designers and models. Now Birmingham is doing the same. The first Birmingham Fashion Week was April 30 at Historic Rucker Place. Read More…
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By Laura McAlister Journal Editor LisaAnn Muir-Taylor has never been into fashion, but in recent years, there were just too many signs directing her life to the clothing industry. It started several years ago at a Rolling Stones concert when a random concert-goer handed her a piece of paper with a line of scripture written Read More…
By Laura McAlisterJournal Editor Cahaba Heights has a new bar, but this one is serving up something a little different. Jamie Holley and Shannon Hopkins recently opened green tees, an embellishment bar with endless possibili(tees), in the back of their urban green shop. At this bar, the main item on the menu is fabric – Read More…
