Don’t even know where to begin … I’m hitting the invite-only Austin Cocktail Throwdown first, then we’ll see where the night takes me. These are a few of the places I could be going: Barton Place Restaurant Row Taste Off Saks New York State of Mind March of Dimes Event Cocktails by Twin Liquors, hors…
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Austin Makes a Book
For a mere $30, you can be a part of that book. AUSTIN MAKES A BOOK is basically a crowd-funded and sourced social experiment for writers and artists of all types. The idea is to invite each and every Austinite to contribute and fund a single page in a 100-page zine-book. Since the theme for…
Tribeza Style Week Kicks off with Fashion Show
Before there was Austin Fashion Week, there was Tribeza Style Week. The three-day affair showcases local designers and boutiques and kicks off with an always-awesome Fashion Show. The week has seen some different iterations, but the event are always well-done and you can count on pretty people, plenty of booze, and tons of tasty snacks…
Boots. I freakin’ love boots.
It might get “cold” here this week thanks to an “autumnal storm,” so I’m thinking boots. Everyone else is already thinking boots around the country anyway. Below check out my picks, all of which are perfectly appropriate for fall in Texas. Trends: booties, thigh-highs, and flat. The booties haven’t gone away, but for the love,…
UT Football. Or, how to tailgate on ESPN College Gameday.
My scout at 17th & Colorado says “Tailgating already: there are like 4 dudes out front of here drinking and tailgating.” It’s Friday, 9:14am, folks. Longhorn fans will once again have the opportunity to be a part of the ESPN College GameDay experience, as the show is set to cover the team for the fourth…
Thursdays are beginning to be epic again
But I’m too tired to even think about it! Austin Monthly & BoConcept Longest Worldwide Release Party 6-9pm (flyer above) Worth going for the Piranha Sushi alone. Well maybe, I bet lines will be long and the place will be packed. Austin Under 40 Awards Kick-Off Cissi’s Market, 6 to 9pm … Learn more about…
Better than Cash for Clunkers: Trading up your Shampoo!
In an unprecedented Shampoo Swap, Frederic Fekkai is offering anyone a FREE bottle of Fekkai Advanced Shampoo when you bring in an old bottle of your boring daily shampoo (full or empty) to Saks Fifth Avenue (9722 Great Hills Trail). Thursday September 17th only, while supplies last. I want this kind: Brilliant Glossing … More…
Green Pastures: to Peacocks and …
… we can’t remember what else we toasted to. But sporting my peacock-print dress, my lovely date and I went to Green Pastures. We started with a peacock sighting–look closely and you’ll see a baby in the righthand corner! Unfortunately, the “outdoorsy” man was afraid the peacocks were surrounding us (they were) and about to…
Massage for the Cure
Last minute notice, but Massage Envy’s Massage for the Cure is TODAY. At any Austin massage Envy, you can get a one-hour massage at a discounted rate of $35, $10 of which will be donated to the local affiliates of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Awesome! Check out my review of masseuse Chad at…
This is Life in Austin Restaurant Week Picks
Austin Restaurant Week (which is really two beginning-of-the-weeks, Sept 13-16 and Sept 20-23) kicked off last night, so being the procrastinator I am, while fellow foodies headed out to Hudson’s on the Bend and other fine establishments, my handyman and I were just sitting down to choose our own adventures. We employed colored sharpies and…