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Research List: In Search of Better, Fewer

A few years ago I implemented a strict one-in, one-out policy for clothes-buying. It was successful, but I constantly wish I would pare down more: I have a few pieces I love, love, love, and I wear them ALL THE TIME. Why bother keeping the rest? Because I might, maybe, possibly want to wear them…

Looking for a New Work Bag?

Because I am! I don’t really NEED one but now that I’m in the jeep, I carry more stuff with me and need slightly different functionality (shoulder strap, lighter) than I ever did before. So I’m on a quest … Givenchy leather purse / Miu miu handbag / 3 1 Phillip Lim navy blue leather…

BeKnown

I will preface this entire post by saying that I love LinkedIn. I love that it’s all professional. I love that it’s clean, white, and boring in design. I love that I can see who has viewed my profile—at least, in what industry—and then guess at why they were looking at me. I hate when…

Austin: Givers Ball

GivingCity Austin and the Austin Community Foundation are throwing the Spring 2011 GIVERS BALL on April 5 at Gibson. Givers Ball is half launch party, half YPO mixer. It’s a great opportunity to connect with some of the coolest young professionals in Austin. Deets: 5:30 – 8pm at Gibson, 1109 South Lamar Food, drink specials Meet the…

Masculine v Feminine

My totally badass new-to-me Land Rover Discovery II Kalahari Edition. The guy who sold it to me warned me about 7,000 times (k, probably just 15) that it was a “masculine” car. It’s very “manly,” he said in a concerned tone, thinking of the attention his son got in it and probably also the sic…

Austin: Why does it feel like the master toilet is heated?

I wish United Inspections, www.UnitedInspectionsTexas.com, had been around when my brother and I bought our house! Started by a very close friend of mine, the company is beyond thorough and highly professional. The inspector did our house as a practice run and was able to explain one of the house’s greatest mysteries: why does it…

Austin: AYC Fave Awards Launch Party Tonight

Austin Young Chamber Launches The AYC’s FAVE Awards, the first ever AYC’s Favorite Austin Ventures & Enterprises (FAVE) Awards, an awards gala honoring Austin area businesses that cater to young professionals, on Friday, November 5 at the Driskill Hotel. To kick off this new awards gala, AYC will host a launch party today, Thursday July…

NetParty tomorrow

I don’t know why people try to plan anything when SXSW is going on, but then again, I guess the WHOLE world doesn’t stop turning. Check out what just hit my inbox, then read on for why it’s so funny: You are invited to RSVP For Free Admssion to our Premiere at Union Park through…

Spring Football Tournament

Like you guys don’t know how much I love football, but I think everyone should play in Austin Sports & Social‘s upcoming Spring Tournament! It’s just two weeks away and registration ends this Wednesday! [And everyone should play Blondes vs. Brunettes–OBVIOUSLY! Awesome charity fundraising powderpuff football game) After a hiatus of free beer during the…