Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]
Are you a fan of The Mane Choice hair care products? CEO and founder Courtney Adeleye will be visiting Birmingham, Alabama to showcase her products.
There will be door prizes and fun giveaways! Meet Courtney and view the hair care line at Walmart on Hackworth Road.
Click here: THE MANE CHOICE MULTICULTURAL HAIR AND BODY BRAND: FOUNDER COURTNEY ADELEYE
The holiday season sparkle outfits have left us but it’s time to start looking ahead. The Loft has some fashionable pieces curated just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Personally, this is one of my favorite retailers because of the store’s diverse style and affordable prices. There’s something for everyone at The Loft!
This year’s Valentine’s Day items range from heart stud earrings to velvet heel block pumps. The Loft also has great coupons so be sure to sign-up. If you don’t have time to shop in-store visit their online shop. It’s well-organized to meet the needs of any avid digital customer.
My picks for Valentine’s Day are below; I will feature a style photo on Instagram and Twitter!
ZooLight Safari present by Wells Fargo will feature special nights with surprise guests to help spread the incredible holiday magic! Be amazed by enchanting illuminations and sparkling lights. Enjoy the sounds of seasonal songs and holiday classics as you sing along with our Singing Santa during performances at the Safari Peak. Delight in delicious treats and decadent desserts at the S’mores & More station!
Guests will be captivated by the festive décor as they join Santa and characters, for the lighting ceremony of our nearly 30 ft. tall tree of lights. Take a merry ride on the Shipt Candy Cane Train, go for a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel, dash down the Yuletide Slide, hop on the Santa Rollers, and enjoy fun holiday-themed games on Henley Park!
Love Santa? Capture the joy of your loved ones in a photo with Santa at the Holiday Card Photo Op. Get creative making crafts, decorating ornaments, and writing letters to Santa. Dance and sing the night away under the stars with spectacular live entertainment. Start a new holiday tradition with the Birmingham Zoo during the 2018 ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo!
ACTIVITIES & ATTRACTIONS
TREE LIGHTING
December 7 – 7:00 pm @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
ENTERTAINMENT
Singing Santa Show
6:00 pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Magic City Literacy Council
December 7- 9 – Storytimes each night at 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm @ Henley Park
*Bring a baby or children’s book to donate to our cause, Books for Babes, and you will get ONE FREE Zoo Ride ticket per guest at the entrance! Baby books will be donated to families at UAB hospital to promote family literacy.
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 9
Beverly’s Dance Studio Night
December 15 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Bella Prima Dance Studio Night
December 18 @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Blue Grass Christmas Featuring The Allen Tolbert Project
December 20
Americana Christmas Featuring Durand Robinson
December 20
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 23
SPECIAL GUESTS
Birmingham Children’s Theater
December 7 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm
*Characters from the current BCT productions, Peter Pan and The Snowy Day
Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen Night
December 8
Your Favorite Holiday Mouse
December 14
International Crane Foundation: Whooping Crane Mascot
December 15
Miss Alabama Night featuring 2013 Chandler Champion
December 16
Cinderella Queens
December 16
National American Miss of Alabama
December 19
Santa and Mrs. Clause Night
December 22
Miss Appalachian Valley-Greeter
December 22
International Crane Foundation: Whooping Crane Mascot
December 29
SANTA
Pictures with Santa
5:00 – 5:45pm and 7:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Singing Santa Show
6:00 pm every night @ Safari Peak in Trails of Africa
Santa & Showstoppers Promotions Singers
December 9
December 23
RIDES
Shipt Candy Cane Train, Jingle Bell Carousel, Yuletide Slide, & Santa Rollers
5:00 – 8:45pm every night
*all rides are an additional cost
GAMES
Mistletoe Maze, Reindeer Ring Toss, & more!
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Henley Park
CRAFTS
Letters to Santa
5:00 – 8:45pm Dec 7 – 23 @ Children’s Zoo
Ornaments
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Children’s Zoo
Holiday Sensory Bins
5:00 – 8:45pm every night @ Children’s Zoo
ZOO GIFT SHOP
Open every night from 5:00 – 9:00pm
FOOD & BEVERAGES
S’mores & More
5:00 – 8:30pm every night @ Safari Peak
*Alcoholic Beverages Available — ages 21 up
Nourish 205 Restaurant
5:00 – 8:30 pm every night with a holiday menu available @ Children’s Zoo
Wild Burger Restaurant
5:00 – 8:30 pm Sunday – Thursday for snacks & drinks ONLY @ Safari Peak
5:00 – 8:30 pm Friday & Saturday with a limited food menu @ Safari Peak
Side Track Snack Station
5:00 – 8:30pm every night @ train depot
HOURS & PRICING
WHEN
December 7 – 9
December 14 – 23
December 26 – 31
*The Zoo will CLOSE EARLY at 4 pm every night of ZooLight Safari.
TIME
5:00 – 9:00pm
WHERE
Birmingham Zoo
PRICING
*Members Free Admission
Non-Members $10 Admission
Ride Tickets $3.50 — not included with admission
Unlimited Attraction Wristband $10 — not included with admission
PARKING
Parking at the Zoo is FREE
**Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10 — Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in the dashboard of car.
WEATHER
**Weather Permitting – ZooLight Safari and all related activities are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change.
On Nov. 23, 2018, Taylord Styles Beauty Loft (TSBL) the only one-stop-shop beauty salon in Atlanta, took the saying “The most wonderful time of the year” and made plans to make it just that; as they begin to spread Christmas cheer with their community initiative “A Taylord Christmas”.
A Taylord Christmas was created to help make Christmas brighter for the less fortunate women and children of the Atlanta community.
Owner Taylor Deathridge invites TSBL customers, local businesses and small business owners to participate in spreading the Christmas spirit by donating: Canned Goods, Toiletries, Coats, Gloves, Hats, Water bottles and Toys to the salon until Dec. 20, 2018. Donors can donate any time Tues. through Fri. 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. or Sat. 8 A.M. to 6 P.M.
All donated items will be wrapped with love in beautiful Christmas paper and taken to a local Women’s Shelter, My Sisters House a few days before Christmas.
To partner with TSBL on “A Taylord Christmas” or for media interviews please contact Publicist, Milan Mobley at info@umanagmentpr.com
About Taylord Styles Beauty Loft
Taylor Deathridge is the creator and founder of Taylord Styles Beauty Loft and Taylord Styles brands. Taylord Styles Beauty Loft strives to be your one stop beauty shop! Taylord Styles is just that, “Quality styles tailored to your hair and glamour needs.” The goal is ALL things beauty! For More Information on Taylord Styles, Please visit: https://taylordstyles.com/
Do you live in Birmingham and are looking for new ways to enjoy your town? Or perhaps you or someone you know is planning a trip to The Magic City? Look no further than 100 Things to Do in Birmingham Before You Die, a guidebook that locals and tourists alike find invaluable!
Below are some suggested fall activities straight from the book itself:
Last week I was invited to attend a media brunch and view The Matte Collection, fully customizable kitchen.
The brand has incorporated innovative technology and style into the design of kitchen staples. After speaking with the company representative, she stated that the new wall ovens can cook a whole chicken in 15 minutes!
The Cafe Distinct By Design kitchen offers an array of metal knobs and handles in brushed bronze, brushed stainless, brushed copper and brushed black. Cafe is the first appliance brand that allows you to switch out the hardware on your kitchen appliances, bringing an unprecedented level of luxury and personalization to an affordable price.
The ability to change out hardware is fascinating! What fashion-conscious women wouldn’t like the option to personalize her kitchen? Another aspect about the collection is that the stainless steel finish is smudge-proof. That particular feature makes an aesthetic difference, especially if you have little hands in your home.
To learn more about The Matte Collection, click here.
Today, Amazon officially kicked off the holiday season with the opening of its Black Friday Deals Store (amazon.com/blackfriday), as well as announcing new, convenient ways for customers to shop as well as new, exclusive entertainment for the season.
Amazon’s curated shopping guides take the guesswork out of gifting and help customers delight their loved ones, plus treat themselves this holiday season. With low prices and best-ever deals, innovative ways to shop a vast selection, and convenient doorstep delivery with free shipping for ALL shoppers on more than 100 million items, Amazon has you covered this holiday season.
New this year for Amazon customers:
Click on the link below to view the Saks Fifth Avenue Women’s Fall Fashion 2018 Guide. There’s a variety of trends from plaid, animal prints, and Western-inspired pieces!
SAVE THESE DATES IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER! Make your Halloween plans all month long in October with the Birmingham Zoo! Prepare for over the top fun during our 27th annual Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo. Watch as the Zoo transforms into a destination of spooky attractions, themed rides and carnival games for 18 nights!
Come to experience the excitement on Henley Park with inflatables, ghostly Ghoul School, Bat Keeper Chats and so much more! Guests are invited to wear their favorite family-friendly costumes as they partake in the festivities.
Trick or Treat Lane will be the sought-after candy place for anyone with a sweet tooth! Take a wild ride around the Zoo on our Eerie Express Train. The Spider Slide, Ghost Rollers and Scarousel are just a few thrills that are sure to entertain children of all ages.
Meet members of our animal family at the UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Wildlife Show and around the park with Animal Greetings. Boogie down at the Monster Mash dance party under the Safari Peak.
Boo at the Zoo presented by Wells Fargo is one spook-tacular event you won’t want to miss!
WHEN
October 11 – 14
October 18 – 31
TIME
5:00PM – 9:00PM
WHERE
Birmingham Zoo
PRICING
*Members: $15 – Rides and Admission
*Members: $8 – Admission Only
Non-Members: $18 – Rides and Admission
Non-Members: $10 – Admission Only
Purchase a Premium Parking Space for $10
Parking spaces must be purchased in advance. Guests must have printed parking pass in the dashboard of a car.
GHOUL SCHOOL
Monday – Thursday
*for the days of October 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 22 – 25 and Oct. 29 – 31
5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7:00pm
in Henley Park
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Wildlife Show
Weekends (Fri/Sat/Sun) and during the full week of Halloween Oct. 29, 30, 31
5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm
Animal Greetings
Monday – Thursday for the days of October 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 22 – 25
NONE on October 29, 30, 3
Event Tickets: CLICK HERE
On Friday, September 14, the Birmingham Zoo will host its largest annual fundraising event, ZooGala 2018 – Indaba in Africa, sponsored by IBERIABANK, partner of the Birmingham Zoo for the past nine years.
Featured Photo from Event Rentals Unlimited
The affair will be held at the Zoo. Stunning décor inspired by African safaris, markets, savannahs, rainforests, and coastlines will transform the event into an evening to remember. Guests are invited to mingle and enjoy culinary offerings, inspired by regional African cuisine by Kathy G. & Company. Live entertainment will be performed by The Main Attraction for your dancing pleasure. Throughout the evening, guests will experience special animal walkabouts and greetings.
The Birmingham Zoo hosts an online silent auction that includes an array of exciting travel opportunities, artwork, jewelry, fine wine, and dining. Anyone may partake in the online auction. Guests do not have to be present at the event to participate; registration is encouraged.
Chairs for this year are Amanda Davis, Leigh Davis, and Sumner Rives. ZooGala Advisor for 2018 is Britt Redden. Candice McKinney is Chair of the VIP Pre-Party, which begins at 6 pm and will introduce an innovative conservation program. Honorary chairs are Janice and Roddy McKinney. IBERIABANK ZooGala 2018 tickets may be purchased for $250/person. VIP Pre-Party tickets are $350/person and include entrance to ZooGala.
IBERIABANK ZooGala 2018 proceeds benefit the Birmingham Zoo’s animal care and educational programs. Guests must be 21 years or older. Attire is cocktail. For ticketing information and more details about the party, to participate in the online auction, and in the case of inclement weather, visit www.birminghamzoo.com.