WANTED: THE BEST DRESSED!

Alas, the fashion forward crowd from the Want It! Party at Saks Fifth Avenue. Post a comment on who you think is the Best Dressed and enter to win a swag bag from the Want It! Party!

Krista Conlin is wearing a dress from Zara in New York and Prada shoes while Jenifer Wallis wears a deep purple Diane von Furstenberg dress from Saks.











Krista Conlin looking picture perfect again with friends all dressed in great black and white or brown and cream prints.










Rachel Diliberto before the BCBG dress purchase in a green Marc Jacobs dress.










After the buy, Rachael Diliberto in her new BCBG dress from Saks, Ashley Martin is wearing Forever 21 and Allison Grayson in Ann Taylor.









Arden Ward looking ever so chic in black and check out the fabulous shoes! Cherie Fields in this LaRok top - a must have!











Leigh Ann Rula in pants from Soca and shoes from Macy's. Sara Wallace in jeans from Soca and shoes from Parisian.
















Bradford Bankhead in Marc Jacobs with husband John Bankhead.

















Pam Ledbetter in BCBG from Saks and Jennifer Wilson in top from Las Vegas and Gap jeans.












Fashionistas Jessica Hutto in BCBG, Michelle Le in a dress from Macy's with fashionisto Michael Reuter.












Ruth Ann Lawler in Free People top and Urban Outfitters, Leanne Underwood in Arden B, and Haley Densmore in Parisian.










Looking oh so chic with their swag bags, Abnous Samford to the far left in Christopher Deane from Swank 35223 and Heather Adams to the far right in H&M. This group of fashionable women made it their girls' night out!











Jessica Hill in Max and Cleo with Frances Corbin in Banana Republic.










Very fashionable new mum, Melissa Hill, accepting her Summit gift certificate!











My husband Bo and I photographed with my fashionable mom, Marynell Cole of Huntsville.

BELK BASH

Belk partnered with the Junior League of Birmingham to put on a sophis soiree at The Summit store September 8. When I first heard of the Parisian/Belk merger I did not know what to expect and felt a huge feeling of loss for Birmingham. Over the past several months I have done my Belk research and discovered that Belk's goal is to keep the upscale brands that Parisian carried while adding on new ones. In addition for anyone who has visited the Charlotte store, this shopping mecca is in fact upscale, charming, and leaves nothing to scoff at. So as I entered the soiree at The Summit with valet service and pralines being prepared for guests outside in a huge copper pot, I realized that this wasn't your typical retail event, this was a swanky affair. As guests entered they were offered champagne or vodka tonic. Trays of tenderloin, smoked salmon, and mini hamburgers made their way passed while tall models showcased several designers.

My husband and I made our way through the crowd to familiar faces and found many young professionals in the mix. The band played jazz and a full bar was open to guests. My husband's favorite was watching a Cuban cigar man hand roll cigars. (This is also a favorite activity for him to watch during the holidays at Neiman Marcus in Atlanta). It was during this time I learned that Belk's plan was to double the size of its Summit shoe department. Every fashionista loves a huge upscale shoe department! Am I easily swayed by pralines, gift bags, and shoes? No, but I certainly am impressed with our new Belk.

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SCREAMS THE SEVENTIES

Just as we begin making our fall fashion wish lists, another New York Fashion Week rolls around previewing the future season: Spring 2008. Yes, that's right while the rest of the world focuses on shoe booties, leggings, and capes, the fashion world takes a week in New York, London, Paris, and Milan to focus on next year. Designers try to stay ahead of the game and the world by setting style trends and predicting what will be hot and what won't.

So far my favorite trend has been the 70's inspired resort look, so artfully done by Diane von Furstenberg, Nanette Lepore, and Micheal Kors. I can't help but see my grandmother's vintage patterns in these looks. Tuleh brings back vintage suits while Carolina Herrera never fails to impress with her flirty artistic creations.

Love this flowy Brazilian inspired dress by Diane von Furstenberg and the white suit above. Muy Guapa.









Another DVF fave! The big floral pattern going over one shoulder makes me yearn for a luau.











This short suit by Nanette Lepore with striped top just screams preppy chicette!











This look by Nanette looks very sophis making it perfect for the office or a power lunch.










So crisp, so structured and the gold military buttons make this Michael Kors design pop! And of course I adore the hat.











Picture yourself in this Michael Kors dress with black scarf wrapped around your head lounging on a yacht in Italy - it only seems appropriate! Ciao Bella!











This suit by Tuleh also has a vintage appeal and the bright orange is reminiscent of the polyester days.










Carolina Herrera never fails to impress with this intricately designed floral number taking center stage.









This white Carolina Herrera suit is perfect for Spring - great for Easter or the perfect Wedding reception getaway garb!





Spotted at the shows: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jessica Simpson, Ellen Barkin, Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley.

BEST DRESSED AT ART ON THE ROCKS

My Scoop's Jessica Vance was at Art on the Rocks with photog Arik Sokol in July to scout out the Best Dressed fashionistas. Below are the fab outfits that made it! Don't miss your photo opp this Friday at My Scoop's Best Dressed Toga Contest at Art on the Rocks! Readers will vote on the Best Toga starting 8/27 and one lucky person will win a Swanky Swag package including $100 gift certificate to Swank 35223, a premium denim gift certificate from Gus Mayer, goodies from The Summit, and a mini dress by Juleps and Belles.

Christina Kirby wearing a black and white no waistline dress from Macy’s, Connie Graeve in a dress from Nordstrom, Stephanie Lambert wearing a white blousy dress by Juicy Couture, and Gina Pickering in a checkered dress from Sole Link off Acton Road.








Hollie Harden in The Gap, Angie Ray in Forever 21, and Trish Thompson in Macy's.










Britney McKim wearing a green dress by Charlotte Russe and Sally Hartley in a sundress from Parisian’s, now Belk.










Stacey Thompson wearing a dress from Urban Outfitters at The Summit and shoes by Max Studio photographed with Laketah Harper in a red Forever 21 dress.










Sharon Thompson wearing a red, white, and black dress from Parisian, now Belk, and Lindsay Busby in a long dress Urban Outfitters at The Summit.








Weezie Thornton in J Crew and vintage belt and necklace photographed with Cindy Lovelace in a dress by Velvet from Tosha Corrigan's Coastal Couture at Orange Beach.









Stefanie Johnson wearing one of my favorite designers TIBI from Laney’s Place at SOHO with Katie Merrell wearing a tie top Walter dress from Saks Fifth Avenue at The Summit.









Katherine Marsh wearing one of Fall's must have colors, citrus, from Francesca’s at The Summit, Laura Ann Baker in a green mod top from Banana Republic, and Lindsay Smith in black and white from White House Black Market.






We loved this bright coral color - it really popped and is a color that grabs your attention. Meggie Townley wearing a dress from Parisian, now Belk, and Joy Woodriff in Anthropologie.









Jill Mather in jeans by Squeeze photographed with Melanie Parker wearing the very notable design label Project Alabama designed by Florence native Natalie Chanin and one of my favorite fashion shows to attend during New York Fashion Week.










COLOR OF THE NIGHT: CHOCOLATE BROWN SEEMED TO POP UP EVERYWHERE.
Leah Rigdon wearing Anne Taylor and Casey Breslin in Anthropologie.











Margaret McCollum wearing pants from Banana Republic and redhead Laura Herndon wearing a chocolate brown dress from Parisian, now Belk.












Jordan Brush wearing BCBG and Jessica Brush wearing a dress from Belk.

YOU VOTE FOR BEST DRESSED AT MANHATTAN SOUTH

Manhattan South hosted an opening night soiree Friday, August 3 at the new Cahaba Village complex next to Whole Foods. Just as you would suspect, the fashion boutique launch party boasted the most stylish fashionistas. For a fun contest My Scoop is asking you to VOTE for the BEST DRESSED - your vote will determine who wins a fabulous package with a gift certificate to Manhattan South, great fall finds and tickets to Birmingham Broadway's The Wedding Singer! Contest ends Wednesday August 29!


Jennifer Hyde wearing Diane Medak Dress from Manhattan South, Tara Thrasher in a Sky dress from Manhattan South, and Brooke Parker wearing a Public Library top worn as a dress from Manhattan South.












Caroline Williams in a 'toga' inspired dress from Swank 35223.







Emily Israel
Dress from a Vintage Store.
















Jena Ogiba and
Katie Causey wearing a polka dot top from Turquoise in Bluff Park(featured on My Scoop!) and Hudson jeans from Saks.










Shannon Mayock
BCBG dress and Vintage belt from her mom’s closet.









Brittany Caston in a blue Limited Dress and Nancy Carnes BCBG dress from Parisian’s and Chinese Laundry shoes.









Addie Mancus wearing BCBG pattern dress and Christine Harpole in a black dress from H&M.









Michelle Hornberger wearing a Bread and Butter top from Gus Mayer.









Pam Ledbetter in a lovely teal dress with ruffle sleeves from Swank 35223.









Jennifer Wilson
Blouse from Las Vegas and Tahari Jeans.









Manhattan South owner Lesley DeCastro pictured in the middle wearing 213 Industry! Visit her cute boutique with such a cute name at Cahaba Village next to Whole Foods.