One of the essentials to dressing in Austin is layering. If it’s cold outside, it’s hot inside; if it’s hot outside, it’s freezing inside. We Texans don’t do happy mediums, we do extremes. Luckily leather is great choice–almost seasonless, it’s the first piece into your closet in winter and the last out in the summer. [...]
All posts for the month January, 2010
Sidewinders: Leather Layers
Posted by Lyssa on January 30, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/sidewinders-leather-layers/
Rock ‘n’ Swap
When I was in middle school, I organized a clothing swap for three friends and myself. Unfortunately, I was a rad 5’9″ in 8th grade, and the rest of the girls, well, weren’t. So they might have scored some sweet new threads for free, but I don’t remember any great takeaways. However, this has not [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 28, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/rock-n-swap/
Girls Night at the Gallery
Get culture, gems, and buzzed all in one place: what could be a better girls night than that?! Art on 5th is hosting a new series of female-focused events, held once a month at its new The Art of Jewelry, a boutique exhibit thing featuring artistically-crafted jewelry designs of artisans from Austin and across the [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 28, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/girls-night-at-the-gallery/
VIP at The Carillon
For once, I’m not talking about me being VIP. Wait, yeah I am. Well, I mean, I was, when I was there (again) last night sampling some of the new menu. And there was magnificent pork belly, being prepared in the open kitchen: Put together to look like this: That’s thinly-sliced pear on top. Absolutely [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 27, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/vip-at-the-carillon/
I love my Alma Mater
Because some really cool kids made this: a Calculus Rap. Calculus. Rap. Nerdom over and out.
Posted by Lyssa on January 27, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/i-love-my-alma-mater/
Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival
Making it to 25 is a huge milestone–while I was pretty sure I’d see 25, I had some friends I was worried about. The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with some really cool events and a really cool deal–tix to Sunday Faire are only $25! If [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 26, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/texas-hill-country-wine-and-food-festival/
Lovely on the Catwalk
Join Lovely Austin Boutique for their debut fashion show featuring exclusive “Lovely-Style” ensembles from cutting edge and trendy to vintage and timeless. While I’ve yet to visit the cute boutique on S. 1st street, check out this fantastic description one of the owners gave me: We’re aiming for “Couture Consignment” and attempting to take the [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 23, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/lovely-on-the-catwalk/
Grounded in Music’s New Kids Recording Studio
My affinity for Grounded in Music, the nonprofit that brings music education back to kids, is no secret, as I’ve covered the organization here many a time. Equally transparent is my affinity for Jack Ingram, who hugged me yesterday. It was a side hug, and just for a picture, BUT STILL. He and Patty Griffin [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 20, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/grounded-in-musics-new-kids-recording-studio/
Raising Money for Haiti
Austin, being the philanthropic, giving city we are, has already seen many benefits and fundraisers in the short week since an earthquake rocked Haiti to the core. Here are a couple of places I’ve donated and a few benefit events coming up this week. Thirst No More’s PAKs Austin company Thirst No More has been [...]
Posted by Lyssa on January 19, 2010
http://www.youaremycelebrity.com/raising-money-for-haiti/
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