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Bailey Torkelson
by Bailey Torkelson
Bailey is StyleBlueprint's Editorial & Marketing Assistant Manager. She is a lover of food, fashion & uncovering her city's hidden gems.

What to Wear to May’s Events — The Birmingham Zoo Edition

April 25, 2019 by Bailey Torkelson

We’re celebrating the arrival of warm weather with some vibrant, colorful and playful fashions from around the city. This month, we’ve teamed up with the style gurus at The Clothes Tree by Deborah, Tulipano and TRXi Vintage to pull together nine looks for three of May’s exciting upcoming events: Mudbugs & Music, The Magic City Wine Fest and the Birmingham Zoo’s Tails in the Trails.

Our gorgeous and talented models, Jayna Goedecke, Ashley Robertson and Liz Kerr are members of the Birmingham Zoo’s Junior Board, which is hosting the Tails in the Trails event on the final day of May. It was an absolute treat to work with these ladies and all the wonderful members of the Birmingham Zoo — including a few furry friends — to create a What to Wear as exciting as the zoo itself.

Now, let’s get to styling!

What to Wear

Ashley Robertson, Jayna Goedecke and Liz Kerr are our models for this month’s What to Wear!

We are grateful to all our sponsors:

The Event: Mudbugs & Music

  • May 4, 2019
  • Event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Tickets start at $15.
  • Cahaba Brewing Company
  • For more information, see arthser.ejoinme.org.

The 15th Annual Mudbugs & Music is back on May 4 at Cahaba Brewing Company. Attendees will enjoy crawfish from Bayou Bros., kids’ activities, a silent auction and great live music from Stephen McCullough. Proceeds from the event support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to conquer and cure arthritis, while also raising significant funds for the Pediatric Rheumatology Program at Children’s of Alabama and UAB, which has changed the course of treatment for thousands of children with juvenile arthritis.

What to Wear: As this is a daytime, outdoor event, we suggest comfortable and fashionable selections that take a detour from the classic jean shorts and t-shirt combo. Consider going for this simple blue-and-white-striped cotton dress, this figure-flattering strapless sundress or this colorful vintage ensemble — each can be dressed up or down, depending on your personal taste, for a fashion-forward twist on casual style.

Look #1:

What to Wear

On Liz from The Clothes Tree by Deborah: Blue-and-white dress, $158; scarf, $70

What to Wear

On Liz from The Clothes Tree by Deborah: Earrings, $129

Look #2:

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: Strapless sundress, $595

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: Earrings, $150

Look #3:

What to Wear

On Ashley from TRXi Vintage: Seersucker tank dress, $42; Hawaiian blouse, $25; white bag, $42

RELATED: 5 Easy Tips for How To Wear Linen This Spring & Summer 

The Event: Magic City Wine Fest

  • May 11, 2019
  • 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Tickets start at $49.
  • The Birmingham Zoo
  • For more information, see magiccitywinefest.com.

Join Cahaba Dermatology & Spa Cahaba at the Birmingham Zoo for the 3rd Annual Magic City Wine Fest. Attendees will travel through several different regions as they sip wines from all over the globe. Bites from local restaurants will be available for purchase, and live music will complete the affair. A portion of every ticket will benefit the Birmingham Zoo.

What to Wear: For this event, we suggest opting for something casual that reads sophisticated and polished. This fun jumpsuit looks beautiful on any body shape and can be worn to a number of your upcoming outings, as can this vibrant vintage tee and skirt pairing. Or, go for this colorful striped set as an on-trend ensemble that nods to the event’s playful location.

Look #1:

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: Jumpsuit, $446; earrings, $220; bag, $345

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What to Wear

How adorable is this little bag?!

Look #2:

What to Wear

On Ashley from TRXi Vintage: Blue tee, $25; floral skirt, $40

Look #3:

What to Wear

On Liz from The Clothes Tree by Deborah: Striped top, $158; shorts, $185

We are grateful to all our sponsors:

The Event: Tails in the Trails

  • May 31, 2019
  • 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Tickets start at $30.
  • The Birmingham Zoo
  • For more information, see birminghamzoo.com.

The Zoo’s exciting May events don’t stop at the Wine Fest — be sure to also join them for the 9th Annual Tails in the Trails celebration! This fabulous event will take place in the Birmingham Zoo’s signature Trails of Africa area. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, a variety of craft beers from local breweries, signature cocktails and more. Tails in the Trails is a 21+ event.

What to Wear: Attire for this event is all about what’s comfortable. Here, our models are showing off some dressier options — including a stunning orange maxi dress, a versatile white dress and a spring-appropriate floral number — but a nice pair of dark denim topped with a nice blouse is another, equally appropriate option for the evening.

Look #1:

What to Wear

On Ashley from TRXi Vintage: Pink floral dress, $38

What to Wear

On Ashley from TRXi Vintage: Beaded white hoops, $70

Look #2:

What to Wear

On Liz from The Clothes Tree by Deborah: Orange maxi dress, $319

What to Wear

On Liz from The Clothes Tree by Deborah: Earrings, $107

Look #3:

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: White dress, $595

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: Cuffs, ranging from $195 to $210

What to Wear

On Jayna from Tulipano: Earrings, $188

Have a fun — and stylish — May, Birmingham!

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Jayna, Ashley and Liz of the Birmingham Zoo Junior Board for modeling today’s looks and to The Clothes Tree by Deborah, Tulipano and TRXi Vintage for supplying the fabulous clothes.

Don’t miss the Birmingham Zoo’s Tails in the Trails event this May 31! Live music, hors d’oeuvres, craft beers, signature cocktails (including a “Pink Flamingo” libation), an auction, a photo booth and more will make this evening unforgettable. Tickets can be purchased here. 

And thank you to Mary Fehr of M.Fehr Photography for the fabulous photos of our models!

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Find out 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.

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