this weekend in style & shopping | april 27-29

by grechen on April 27, 2012

join my cohorts & I for a vintage pop-up shop at Madewell in the Domain tomorrow from 3-6. also enjoy 20% off everything at Madewell. you better not miss this!

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Calypso’s friends & family ends tomorrow – you can get the 20% off in store (why not stop by when you’re at the Domain for our pop-up shop at Madewell? ;) ) I’m actually wearing today a top I got at Calypso last year; they’re the perfect Summer/beach vacation outfitter…

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Visited: Tina Tang Trunk Show

by grechen on September 20, 2011

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This past weekend, my friend & one of my FAVORITE jewelry designers, Tina Tang, was in town for a trunk show. I’ve known Tina for many years through our work together at Grechen’s Closet, but I had never met her until I was in NYC the week of Labor Day. And if you’ve read Grechen’s Closet for a while, you will probably know that I am ALWAYS wearing my Tina Tang necklace. Literally. I never take it off, and I don’t think I have since she sent it to me, about four years ago.

Tina’s designs are so versatile, and really work for almost any style. She has simple, classic pieces, but also more bold & interesting designs, like some of her new ones, the Buddha head bracelet & Minotaur horn necklace.

Please visit her site when you have a chance – like I said, she designs something for everyone, and in all price ranges. And I’m working on getting her back here next year for an event TBA, so stay tuned for the next opportunity to meet Tina in person!

About the pictures:

  1. Tina’s press
  2. Tiny initial necklaces
  3. Earrings…
  4. Word necklaces
  5. Sterling silver pieces
  6. Me & Tina :)

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15% off local favorite: Kickpleat

by grechen on September 15, 2011

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kickpleat (an AFS favorite, profiled originally here) is offering 15% off non-sale items & orders over $150 this weekend in honor of ACL. It’s also valid online using code ACL15. Check out the Elissa sweater vest (for when it cools down!!) by Rogan, or the striped cardigan by Demy Lee.

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event: Happy Hour & Exclusive with Tess!

by grechen on August 5, 2011

That’s right!! Join us next Thursday, August 11 for Happy Hour at Athenian Bar & Grill, then we’ll head over to the Tess showroom in the Scarborough Building at 7 for more fun with Tess. Designer Theresa will be on hand to discuss her inspiration and designs plus you’ll get an opportunity to see her dresses & separates in person (touch & feel) AND even try them on if you’d like!! Bring your cameras and notepads ladies; this is a great opportunity to get exclusive access to Tess before she shows at Austin Fashion Week.

Please let us know if you can attend by leaving a comment below – EVERYONE is welcome; the more the merrier!! And tell your friends :)

See you August 11th.

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Visited: Schatzelein

by grechen on July 25, 2011

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Have you visited Schatzelein (shots.a.line – is how you pronounce it)? It’s a quaint, unassuming little house/boutique on S. 1st street in Austin, and it is AMAZING. Owner Christine Fail has stocked the shop with so many beautiful & accessible pieces of jewelry, it’s always hard to leave without buying something. Christine also designs her own line of simple, minimal jewelry, Fail, which are some of my favorite pieces in the shop.

It’s 100% worth the visit; once you go, I guarantee you’ll become obsessed. I know I am.

About the pictures:

  1. LOVED these friendship bracelets by Julie Rofman so much I almost left with one.
  2. And I’m always a sucker for good skull jewelry…
  3. Love the mixed metals & textures of these pieces by shop owner Christine Fail.
  4. More pieces by Fail Jewelry – love the delicate bracelets & rings.
  5. This is the second time I’ve tried on a pair of the “infinity” earrings (also by shop owner, Christine Fail). They’re stunning, and really easy to get on once you know the trick. I almost left with a pair of these as well, but didn’t. That’s okay, I need an excuse to go back ;)
  6. I’ve been obsessed with these Verabel & Fox lockets since I saw them online several months ago – they’re even prettier in person :)
  7. I generally prefer “delicate” rings, but lately I’m starting to appreciate the larger, statement-making ring – like these by Bora. Sharon has one, and it’s perfect.
  8. And speaking of Sharon…here she is modeling two of her purchases from Schatzalein that day: the vintage horn bracelet and hammered gold-fill cuff.

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Visited: Tess

July 19, 2011

Tess is a new company, and this is Theresa’s first foray into designing, but it doesn’t feel like it when you look at her dresses. I was immediately impressed with the pieces’ interesting details, colors, patterns and attention to quality that it felt like I was looking at an established line. Theresa’s inspiration is vintage, [...]

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Event: Ladies who Lunch July 20

July 13, 2011

Oh look, it’s another lunch! Join us next Wednesday, July 20 at 12:00 at 34th Street Cafe. I’ll have an exciting event to tell you about!! Please leave a comment on this post if you can attend – we have some relatively new ladies, this way, everyone can get to know each other. Oh, and [...]

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Event: Ladies who Lunch – June 23rd

June 16, 2011

You remember the Ladies who Lunch, right? I know…it’s been a while, but I’m looking forward to getting back to a regular lunch schedule (every two weeks instead of every week…) and organizing other events for fashion blogger/fashion-minded ladies (and men) in Austin. Starting NOW. Well, next Thursday to be exact. Let’s have lunch next [...]

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Visited: Spartan

June 15, 2011
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Another one of my FAVORITE boutiques in Austin is Spartan (which shares space with bows+arrows – another one of my favorite places!). I hesitated even going in there just to take photos yesterday because I’m always tempted to buy something; they have such a fabulous selection of independent jewelry designers at very reasonable prices. And [...]

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What’s New at MOSS Designer Consignment

June 8, 2011
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Please bear with me, I’m trying to get used to having my fiance’s son here for the Summer and haven’t been able to get my act together enough to do any more photo-shoots at my favorite Austin boutiques, but I did make my bi-weekly pilgrimage to MOSS yesterday and spotted some amazing pieces: (aren’t these [...]

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