Outfit: for the love of MOSS

July 12, 2012

WEARING: Loup Dress (Via Refinery29 SHOPS several months ago) Prada Sport Sandals (secondhand from MOSS) Balanciaga bag (also secondhand from MOSS) Candace Ang necklace So…I figured if this is going to be an AUSTIN FASHION BLOG for women of a certain level of maturity (I kid…), I should start posting some pictures of what I [...]

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the thing about Austin

July 11, 2012

Obviously, I’ve struggled with this blog since starting it. I moved to ATX more than 2 years ago and have grown to love it (although I’m not as fanatical about it as some Austinites) but I’ve always felt that there’s something missing with regard to fashion in Austin. There are some AMAZING boutiques here (by [...]

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this weekend in style & shopping | april 27-29

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! 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 [...]

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Visited: Tina Tang Trunk Show

September 20, 2011

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 [...]

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15% off local favorite: Kickpleat

September 15, 2011

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!

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 [...]

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Visited: Schatzelein

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 [...]

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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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