SamlovesBham: New movies are hitting the theaters and Matinee Madness (only $5 to see a movie Monday-Thursday in Bham before 8pm)! Highly anticipated movies that you can see this week include Dear John (I am sososo excited for this one, it is going to be adorable, and the book is really good too), When in Rome (who doesn’t love a good romantic comedy). If you aren’t into romance, then you can check out The Lovely Bones (I’ve heard good things, and I can’t wait to see this one), or you can always visit www.birmingham8.com to see what else is playing!
New Flicks! February 4, 2010
Before the Dance… February 1, 2010
SamlovesBham: It’s the winter dance season, and Birmingham has everything you need!! Looking for a cute dress or accessories? Check out Anthropologie or Oliver’s Trendz! Need some new makeup? Get some for less at CVS! Birmingham also has plenty of affordable places to eat before your dance like Greek Islands, Olga’s, Cosi, Brookyln Pizza and more! You know that you need to eat before you dance all night 
Oxfords! January 27, 2010
Latticed Oxfords
Air-Conditioned Oxfords
ChrisRstyle: I, to my dismay, completely missed this trend. Oxfords are taking over every magazine. Completely. Thank goodness we have access to such a thriving downtown area with TONS of different kinds of Oxfords readily accessible. I spotted a great selection at ANTHROPOLOGIE!
Root for the Home Team! January 25, 2010
SamlovesBham: It’s the winter sports season and our Birmingham teams have been doing GREAT!!! Boys and girls basketball and boys swimming have been bringing their A game, both on the court and in the pool! Support your school, Seaholm or Groves (but Go Maples!!), by rooting for your teams. It’s less expensive than a movie, and you can be way louder! Go with friends or family to your school’s next sporting event and have a blast!
Creatively Cool January 19, 2010
SamlovesBham: Wonderworks Art Studio is a great place to go and let your creative juices flow! They offer classes for special projects such as sewing and they have Open Studio hours so you can go in and pick a project you’d like to paint! Their open studio hours are Tuesday – Thursday, from 10am until 6pm. Prices vary depending on which project you pick, and you can check out their website http://www.wonderworksart.com/index.html or call 248-258-2900 for more information. The studio is located at 2227 Cole, be sure to check it out!!
Duct Tape & Pizza Gaming – Oh My! January 11, 2010
You know you want a duct tape wallet!
SamlovesBham: New activities at the Baldwin Library!! Coming up on Jan. 14th from 6:30-8:30pm, stop by the Rotary room in the basement to have some fun on the library’s gaming systems (Wii, XBox 360, Playstation, Nintendo DS, E-Rated Games and more). On Jan. 28th from 7-8pm, learn how to make a duct tape wallet in the library Rotary room- I LOOVVVEE making duct tape wallets!! Finally, there is a Pizza and Pages book club every month (the books are always GREAT reads)!! Visit the library’s website for more info, http://www.baldwinlib.org/teen-programs/.
Spring Fashion Preview! January 11, 2010
ChrisRstyle: In the ten minutes I’ve spent scanning through the spring collections for next year on Style.com, I am legitimately so excited! The tribal prints, flak jackets and exposed brassieres are going to be TO-DIE-FOR. This season is exactly what we need in these interesting economic times. High schoolers, look at this site and at the trends listed below so you can adapt your looks while shopping in Downtown Birmingham – they are SO chic!
- Alexander Wang’s American football collection
- Peter Dundas designs for Pucci
- Military Influence
- Gingham from Christopher Kane
- Patterns
Battle It Out! January 11, 2010
The Blue Effect took home last year's prize!
SamlovesBham: This year’s Winter Battle of the Bands is coming up! It’s a safe and substance free event, put on for teens is with the help of the Birmingham Bloomfield Community Coalition, and is always SO MUCH FUN!! The Battle unfolds Friday, Jan. 15, at the First Baptist Church of Birmingham (300 Willits, Downtown Birmingham) from 7-10:30pm. The theme is neon, and it only costs $1 to come see some great bands compete for fantastic prizes! Winners are decided by audience vote, so be sure to show up and support your favorite bands! The bands competing this year are Clockwork, Live the Dash, Magic Firewater and The Priests of Hiroshima. There will also be a special performance by last years winner, The Blue Effect! I can’t wait for it and hope to see you all there!!
Crew Neck Sweaters! January 11, 2010
ChrisRstyle: I am obsessed with crew necks; they are actually the most comfortable things on the planet! Lets be honest, every now and then we need a day to just snuggle up in our clothes. I wore one today and it was a religious experience. I HIGHLY recommend them.
Argyle Oberlin Crew Neck Sweater at Roots
Happy Gifting! December 23, 2009
SamlovesBham: “Hey Sam! Can’t wait for tonight!!” A week earlier, while caroling for Seaholm’s Choir, Sam was
talking about how she was going to pass out gifts with the Youth Action Board (YAB) on Dec. 17. When I heard her saying this I practically jumped on her saying “I want to help! I love being like Santa.” So one week later, Sam and I head to the meeting place to get the presents. We pack up, and head out, and it wasn’t even 6 minutes until we were mobbed by tons of wide eyed people on the street saying “oh look it’s the secret Santas”! We ran into packs of kids, teens, even HUGE groups of adults! Even though we practically got mobbed every time we went out, I had so much fun!
That was Emily, a freshman from Seaholm and one of my friends. We had a great time with the Magic of Birmingham, and I know that all of the shoppers did too!
Happy Holidays Everybody!
