New Today!!

Liliana "Newport" imitation leather platform pumps.

$18 each
5.25" heel.

4 pair in stock. 

Each pair is canary yellow, NOT black as shown!

Sizes in stock:  7, 8, 10, 11 (shoe runs a bit small)

And just a couple of tips to help you pair your favorite new yellow pumps with your summer outfits!

This season the abundance of yellow shoes has rivaled the black shoe. Everywhere I go I see another shade of yellow in a shoe. Then I realized I could find a yellow shoe for every type of outfit. I find myself actually gravitating to this amazing color when looking for new shoes.

Before we begin the picture part of this post, I want to answer the question I get asked the most about yellow. What matches yellow shoes as far as colors and patterns?  Here’s the answer: red, turquoise, black, white, beige, light pink and navy. Are you getting my point? It goes with everything. One of my favorite looks is black and white polka dots with yellow shoes.

Wedges, flats, sandals and more in yellow can be worn with jeans:



Do you want to run around this summer in patterned sundresses?

Do not grab those brown sandals or red wedges. Consider a pair of yellow shoes:

I know many of you doubt you could wear yellow shoes to a cocktail party,

but I’m here to tell you not only is it possible, but it’s stunning.

VOTE & Help A Model Win A TuTu!!

These girls are just tutu cute not to share again!

What a fantastic job each one did as they modeled the newest custom designed

Don't Mess With Our Tutus.

Fun was had by all as they worked the runway for the visiting paparazzi!

So help us continue the fun by voting for your favorite tutu!  The winning little lady will receive a brand new tutu just for her!!!  Pictures will be posted each day of this week and conclude on Friday.  You can vote as many times as you like by placing your favorite # in the comment box.

But you must become a follower of the blog to leave a comment!  So, join our blog and Facebook page today and share with your family and friends.  They will want to vote too!  I know the girls will appreciate it.

Winner will be announced on Monday, July 25th.

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Tips When Shopping for a Sample or Once-Wed Dress

Want to splurge on the photographer of your dreams, offer champagne to all 500 of your guests or hire that twelve piece jazz band?  Whether you want extra cash to spend on other parts of your wedding day or just need to pinch a few pennies, don’t hesitate to purchase a consignment dress.  Not only are the options for sample and once-wed dresses plentiful, you’ll have an entirely unique story about where and how your dress came to be.  When shopping for a consignment gown use your imagination as to how you can tailor and alter it to fit your own personal size and style.  One missing bead can always be replaced, a sash can cover a flower stain and a small rip in the lace can be patched and fixed.

What to look for when purchasing a sample or once-wed gown:

Be aware of stains and rips
Depending on the location, a flower, brooch or sash can cover a snag or a little spot.  If the dress has rouching on the bodice around the stain, see if the rouching can be stitched over the spot.

Test the zipper
Theres nothing worse than getting geared up on your wedding day only to realize that your dress won’t close – and it’s not because of your waist! – make sure that the zipper is fully functioning both up and down.

Look for missing beads
Is it all in one place or can it be evened out?  If there are beads on the train, know that you can easily take one from a place people won’t be looking at and put it on the bodice.

Believe in the power of restyling
Add a brooch that was your grandmothers, straps for both the look and for comfort as you dance the night away, show a little leg by making your dress tea length.  If it seems a little short, add tulle, lace or ruffles to the bottom hem.

Don’t trust the size on the label
Bridal sizes run large, so a typical size 6 could fit into an 8 or 10 bridal gown.  It is always easier to take it in than take it out and no one will EVER ask you what size your dress is.

Meet the Designers of DON'T MESS WITH OUR TUTUS!

Look what came today!

PILLOW CASE DRESSES BY ASHLEY'S CREATIONS SEW SWEET

All of the dresses and 2 piece sets are custom designed and made NEW for our studio!

Aren't they the cutest EVER!!!!

JUST $40 EACH!

WHO CAN CONSIGN?

DOES YOUR GOWN QUALIFY?  Well, before stressing over the "what ifs" I have created a list that will help you determine just that. 

Who Can Consign:

•Anyone with designer  gown and/or clothes

•Those with never-worn dresses

•Designers and manufacturers with samples

•Wedding boutiques with excess inventory

•Stores/designers with discontinued items

•Designer boutiques that are closing

How To Consign:

1.The studio at Southern accepts designer wedding dresses , veils, prom dresses, and mother of the bride, designer ready to wear, boutique children's clothes, accessories, shoes, and handbags.

2.Appointments are recommended. All items must be pre-qualified.

3.Gowns must be:

◦New or up to five years old (Exceptions will be made for classic styles and hard-to-find sizes)

◦Dry Cleaned and in “like-new” condition

◦Free from imperfections

4.Most items will be priced 30-70% off the retail price. We request an original sales receipt and/or tags at the time of consignment to aid in determining a fair sales price. If this is not possible, pricing will be researched and a consignment price will be determined.

5.At studio Southern's discretion, all consigned gowns will be subject to a reduction in price. There will be an established lowest price that is mutually agreed upon by both parties.

6.Gowns will be kept for nine months.  Ready to wear will be kept for 3-6 months depending on style and season.

7.Consignor will receive 50% of net sales.

8.Checks will be issued on the 25th of every month for the previous month of sale.

9.Depending on client wishes, items may be sent to a charity or returned to the consignor at the end of the consignment period.

10.Consignor will be contacted at provided contact information after allotted time for gown pickup. If gown is not picked up within one month of contact, consignor’s dress will be donated.

11. studioSOUTHERN assumes no liability for loss, damage or destruction of any items on consignment while in store’s possession.

Don't Mess With Our Tutus

studioSOUTHERN is so excited to now have the most fabulous line of tutus in our studio!  Each one more beautiful than the first.  Choose from infant, toddler, youth and adult samples or ask us to custom design one for you!  They are perfect for flower girls, pageants, cheerleaders, princess parties, bachelorette parties, and even your pets.  We will soon have a launch party in the studio.  Stay tuned to the blog for further information!!  Sure to be a FUN party you won't want to miss!!



Welcome to the studio blog!

Welcome to our blog!  Finally, after years of the same old shopping experience I decided to open a studio that would house outstanding lines and offer quality consignment for the contemporary woman.  While shopping with brides during my wedding planning days it became obvious that most of our time was spent on the road or surfing the internet.  Yes, there are fabulous boutiques and gift shops in Birmingham!  But I was looking for a place that we could get a really fantastic gown and maybe shop for a special honeymoon outfit at the same time.  It seemed as though I always wanted something that I couldn't find.  So, I would buy something similar, take it home, and re-make it to suit the vision in my head!  And we all know that can get expensive!!  Hence my need for consignment!  Catering to women who appreciate exquisite, high-quality gowns, casual wear, and accessories, studioSOUTHERN is the ideal luxury shopping destination for trendsetters.  We only carry women's wear from the best designers and accept only consignment clothing of the highest quality.

Inventory includes wedding gowns, prom/pageant gowns, mother of the bride gowns, veils, casual wear, denim, purses, belts, shoes,   children's clothes, and yes, the tutus too!  Gift ware coming soon!  Visit us in the historical Old Town Helena.  4079 Helena Road, Helena, AL  35080.

Please call 205.358.3332 to schedule an appointment to consign your clothes.