The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute has launched an online community participation project for people across all generations to share their views and experiences during the COVID-19 crisis. Called “When Resilience Speaks: A Community Response to COVID-19,” youth and adults can share their stories by virtually any medium including videos, social posts, telephone, email and through the BCRI […]
FAB Females About Business Birmingham Chapter will host it’s annual Headshots & Handshakes event on Saturday, April 25th. This is a networking event targeted towards professional women in business, interns, emerging professionals, and seasoned womenpreneurs. Hot Topic Chat Sessions will be hosted by the following panelist: ◾ Tonda Thomas – Event Strategist ◾ Ronda Robinson-McKenzie – Brand […]
BLOOM readers, today I would like to introduce Rochelle Gaston Malone. Rochelle is a teacher, author, mother, motivational speaker, and Birmingham native. She utilizes her extensive education and wealth of personal experience to create renewed attitudes with her clients. I interviewed Rochelle and learned more about this dynamic woman of empowerment and purpose. She is also the granddaughter […]
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit Talk of Alabama: ABC 3340 and share budget-friendly closet organization tips. One way to boost your overall mood is with an organized closet. There are so many benefits to managing your clothing and accessories: Save money on your wardrobe without re-buying the same items. Reduce the clutter with […]
Wonder. Wow. Whimsy. All three words are used to describe last week’s Le Diner en Blanc Birmingham. This was the inaugural year for the event to be hosted in Birmingham, Alabama. The Magic City (another name for Birmingham) has emerged from its traditional roots and becoming an innovative, sophisticated mecca. Therefore, it’s only fitting that such […]
Saks Fifth Avenue is known for hosting a jewelry showcase at the Birmingham location. The store featured David Yurman’s Renaissance Collection. The designer is known for his timeless bracelets but this particular collection showcased mixed metals, colored stones, and interchangeable accents. One of the associates at Saks explained the history behind David Yurman’s designs and […]
Le Diner En Blanc Birmingham is this weekend! All of the guests are eagerly gathering supplies and preparing for a magical night. One important factor surrounding this exclusive picnic includes bringing the right supplies. The keyword to remember is white (or blanc). But, don’t worry we have you covered by sharing the basics: DIY Le Diner […]
Le Diner en Blanc Birmingham has announced the date! This exclusive event is scheduled to take place on October 5, 2019. If you’re planning to attend, remember the location is a secret and will be shared by the host soon. Don’t forget to register and join the waitlist: Diner en Blanc Birmingham Le Diner […]
Le Dîner en Blanc, the popular Parisian-style pop-up picnic characterized by its famous all-white dress code will take place in Birmingham for the first time ever this October. The exact date will be announced later on. To participate in this first edition: guests must be invited via the hosts’ network or participating partners or get on […]
On July 2, 2019, I hosted a television segment on Talk of Alabama: ABC 3340 discussing simple fashion tips to elevate anyone’s everyday style. I was excited to serve as the Fashion/Style Expert and shared makeup techniques, shapewear basics, color placement, and classic accessories. Why talk about everyday style tips? Because it’s easy for women to wear […]