Not that bankruptcy is ever really a good thing (for the economy, the company’s workers, so on and so on), but for consumers in need of a computer, camera, printer, etc., Circuit City’s announcement today that it is officially going kaput is a little bit exciting. Circuit City has apparently hired four liquidation companies to…
Category: Shopping
Austin Kidbits / Hill Country Ride Kick-Off Party
Thursday are perking back up after that nobody-does-anything-at-all lull over the holidays. Next week is going to be even bigger! Still, these two should keep you happy (houring). Hill Country Ride for Aids 10th Anniversary Kick-Off Party at La Zona Rosa. It’s for the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, a signature Austin event and the…
Fashion Genius for Fashion Week
I know I pimp the heck out of Dogeared, but I really just love them. And while we’re not going to be trekking around in the snow running from tent to tent at any Fashion Week any time soon, I really love this updated fanny pack (call it what it is!), a hipster bag with…
Celebs love Houstonite Alexandra Knight
Last night on the Golden Globes red carpet entrance and interview, Austin-loving Sandra Bullock was snapped carrying this turquoise alligator clutch from Houston designer Alexandra Knight. The classic Magnolia-style clutch is one of the Alexandra Knight’s best-sellers, and Sandy’s turquoise is spot-on for Spring trends. And this isn’t the first time Bullock has carried an…
Thriving Ink – Discount!
In honor of Shopping Week, I’ve got to tell you about super cool local company Thriving Ink … they’re offering a discount just for This is Life in Austin readers! Enter coupon “lifein” at checkout for 15% off! An artist-centric line of t-shirts, Thriving Ink was founded by 21-year-old Jenelle Dronkers, her 19-year-old brother, and…
I hereby dub this shopping week
While everyone else is “Free Week”ing it–let those live-music lovers revel–I think we should be shopping. Mainly because I’ve found a lot of great deals to share with you! And it seems like all I’m blogging about this week is shopping … stimulate the economy, people, stimulate! Does this make me the Czarina of Shopping?…
Shoes that I love
The most amazing pair of kickin’ it shoes ever. The Asics Onitsuka Tiger Snow 72 boot. We used them at Shape magazine for a shoot when I interned there awhile ago, and they’ve haunted me ever since. Well, folks, yesterday I FOUND THEM, in my size, on the internet. So I ordered them. From Canada.…
Super cheap magazines!
Wow, I’ve been running across some great deals lately! Looks like I’m doing my part to fuel the economy, even if it is at discounted rates … I’ve always thought that you should never pay full price for a magazine subscription, because here’s a secret: they don’t make money off your subscription. They make money…
Dogeared jewelry – FREE ring!
So I’m kind of obsessed with Dogeared jewelry. It’s so little and dainty and cute but simultaneously awesome and outdoorsy and nature-chick and happy. Basically, it fits anyone’s needs. And beyond that, last year they offered a free necklace with any purchase, and now they’re offering a free ring for your to Ring in the…
Designer Clearance House
Driving down Burnet Road the other day, I was stopped in my tracks by the Designer Clearance House. This rarely happens to me, but who am I to turn down Designer clearances? I turn my car around and pop into the little shop to be greeted by a friendly man named Lalo. I ignore him…