Say goodbye to skinny jeans, booties and cozy coats, and hello to flowing skirts, bohemian sandals and show-stopping cocktail dresses! We’ve made it to spring, and we’re taking advantage of the beautiful Birmingham weather with this colorful edition of “What to Wear.” Set against the billowing leaves and vibrant blossoms of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, our models — the fresh and lively women from Neighborhood Barre and Club Pilates Cahaba Heights — are wearing looks for some of the most exciting April events in the ‘ham! Rebecca Williams, co-owner of Neighborhood Barre, lights up a room with her fabulously bright personality and brings the colors of our looks from Town and Country Clothes in Crestline to life. Paige Price, manager of Neighborhood Barre and serious barre babe, shows off how to add a bit of edge to your springtime style with fabulous bohemian looks from Elle Birmingham. And Laura Silsbee, future Club Pilates Cahaba Heights instructor, radiates light and breezy happiness while totally rocking our favorite colorful looks from Monkee’s of Mountain Brook. These looks are ideal for the upcoming April events — RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at the Samford Arts Wright Center, The Baptist Health Foundation’s Wine, Women & Shoes and the Spring Food Truck Rally!

The Event: RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

    • April 6, 2017
    • Food truck party begins at 4:30 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m.
    • Tickets start at $15.

This psychedelic event will take you on a journey through the life and times of one of the most beloved bands of all time, The Beatles! Enjoy tasty food truck treats and eats from Big Spoon Creamery, Off the Hook and SAW’s BBQ beforehand, then head inside and into a colorful world of rock ‘n’ roll and be mesmerized by this acclaimed off-Broadway musical.

What to Wear: Dressing for this event can seem a bit tricky, but never fear! We’ve created three looks that are the perfect mix of casual and chic, leaving you looking effortlessly put together for both the food truck party outside and the musical in the elegant theater! The style gurus at Elle Birmingham helped us create three ideal looks, beautifully modeled by Paige Price of Neighborhood Barre, for this one-of-a-kind event.

Look #1:

From Elle Birmingham: Embroidered, black quarter-length sleeve top, $349; Low-rise, black denim jeans, $199.Pin
From Elle Birmingham: Embroidered, black quarter-length sleeve top, $349; low-rise, black denim jeans, $199

Look #2:

From Elle Birmingham: White Sayan romper, $169. Pin
From Elle Birmingham: White Sayan romper, $169

Look #3: 

From Elle Birmingham: Snakeskin print maxi dress, $244; White, feather earrings, $192, Cowhide cuff, $145.Pin
From Elle Birmingham: Snakeskin print maxi dress, $244; white feather earrings with jewel detail, $192; cowhide cuff, $145

The Event: 2nd Annual Spring Food Truck Rally

  • April 9, 2017
  • 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door; $2 for children, ages 5 through 12; free for children under 5
  • For more information, visit facebook.com.

The Spring Food Truck Rally, hosted by B’ham Food Trucks, is the best way to celebrate spring’s arrival! Enjoy food from more than 20 of Birmingham’s most delectable mobile eateries, live music by Jesse Payne, a kids’ activity center and brews from the rally’s location, Avondale Brewing Company! SB TIP: Bring a blanket to lounge on the lawn of Avondale Brewery’s sprawling back patio while enjoying tasty eats and live entertainment!

What to Wear: Looks for this event are all about staying cool and comfortable. The stylish minds at Town and Country Clothes showed us how to bring casual chic to a whole new level with these easy, effortless and colorful looks, modeled by the fabulous Rebecca Williams of Neighborhood Barre.

Look #1:

From Town and Country Clothes: Habitat limeade stripe blouse, $98; JAG jean $92.Pin
From Town and Country Clothes: Habitat limeade stripe blouse, $98; JAG jean, $92

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Look #2: 

From Town and Country Clothes: Alison Sheri aqua chiffon layer top, $94; White JAG jean, $92; Laurel Bassett geode necklace, $108.Pin
From Town and Country Clothes: Alison Sheri aqua chiffon layered top, $94; white JAG jean, $92; Laurel Bassett geode necklace, $108

Look #3:

From Town and Country Clothes: Chalet dress, $98; Jacket, $98; Scarf, $48; Riley & Marlie earring, $28.Pin
From Town and Country Clothes: Chalet dress, $98; pink patterned jacket, $98; scarf, $48; Riley & Marlie earrings, $28

The Event: Wine, Women & Shoes

  • April 13, 2017
  • Event begins at 5 p.m.
  • Ticket start at $125.
  • For more information, visit winewomenandshoes.com.

The Wine, Women & Shoes event has exploded across the country in the past few years, and we are beyond excited that the Baptist Health Foundation has brought the event to The Club in Birmingham! This fun and festive event is meant to bring the women of our community together over fine wine and fashion — two of our favorite things! Attendees will enjoy a wine tasting; a fun “Key to the Closet” drawing, in which a winner will take home a “closet” of clothing, accessories, cosmetics and gift certificates; live and silent auctions; a photo shoot and an ultra-chic fashion show sponsored by Gus Mayer and the Shoe Guys. SB TIP: Put your best foot forward in the shoe department, as the Shoe Guys will be there to give awards for guests whose shoes are kickin’ it with major style! And, what’s more, all this fabulous fun supports the mission of the Baptist Health Foundation!

What to Wear: The Wine, Women & Shoes event is all about creative cocktail attire and fabulous statement heels, so the impeccably dressed women of Monkee’s of Mountain Brook helped us come up with three looks, modeled here by Laura Silsbee of Club Pilates Cahaba Heights, that will make you stand out in the crowd while dancing the night away!

Look #1:

From Monkees of Mountain Brook: BCBG Printed dress, $368; Eileen Fisher lace-up heels in Earth, $235.Pin
From Monkee’s of Mountain Brook: BCBG dual-printed dress, $368; Eileen Fisher lace-up heels in earth tone, $235

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From Monkees of Mountain Brook: Fringe black and gold earrings, $60. Pin
From Monkee’s of Mountain Brook: Fringe black-and-gold earrings, $60
From Monkee's of Mountain Brook: Eileen Fisher lace-up heels in Earth, $235Pin
How cute are these lace-up shoes?

Look #2:

From Monkees of Mountain Brook: Coral sundress, $98, Brigette lace-up wedges, $195. Pin
From Monkee’s of Mountain Brook: Coral sundress, $98; platform lace-up wedges, $195

Look #3:

From Monkees of Mountain Brook: Off-the-shoulder blue dress, $385; Schutz nude heels, $170.Pin
From Monkee’s of Mountain Brook: Off-the-shoulder blue dress with statement ruffle sleeve, $385; Schutz nude heels, $170
We love the mix of flirty femininity and bold elegance in this look!Pin
We love the mix of flirty femininity and bold elegance in this look!

Thank you to Eric and Jamie Gay of Eric & Jamie Photography for the fabulous photos of Paige and Rebecca of Neighborhood Barre and Laura of Club Pilates.  

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For more on what’s going on in Birmingham this month, visit our Happenings page. And for more on the boutiques that provided these style suggestions, visit our SB Guide or download our FREE SB App.

Author: Bailey Torkelson
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