I’m excited to announce that I’ve installed a new page focused entirely on trends. This isn’t months out–this is what you need to go to the store, buy today, and wear tonight. Some of it will be unreasonable ($795 shoes?!), but it’s all about inspiration, people. So enjoy! Click on the tab above, or this…
Top Ten Things to do in Austin
If you’ve only got a weekend (or a friend in town you want to show a good time), here are my picks, from Friday night through Sunday afternoon: Of course I love a million other things about Austin, but these are my standards: the go-to places and things to do that locals and out-of-towners alike…
Honeydew Undies
My little blurb on the side brought me this gem from a (guy) friend: “Two fashion comments: 1. Can we please introduce more women to Honeydew? It’s the hottest stuff on the planet. 2. Would you please rant on trash bag dresses? They are unattractive, unflattering, and resemble the haircut of an 8-year-old from the…
April Big Hearts Bag Giveaway
Buy A Bag, Donate A Bag During j’tote bags’ April Big Hearts Bag Giveaway. You buy one of their luxurious, fashionable, handy (padded!) laptop bags, and they’ll donate one to one of three non-profits they’ve chosen–but you select which one. I own two of these bags (the Saoirse and the Grainne, pictured, if you’re curious)…
Mighty Fine is taking over Austin!
Shortly after expanding south, Mighty Fine Burgers is stretching up northward too, for its third location. Mighty Fine Burgers, Fries & Shakes opens its third location at the University Oaks Shopping Center (next to IKEA) today. The company behind the concept – K&N Management -is sure that Mighty Fine will be a big hit with…
Busy Sunday! 12th & Lamar Block Party + The Grind
Live Local Love Local Shop Local from 1 to 4 pm. Snag free food, beverages, and a card that will get you a discount all summer at participating shops, boutiques and restaurants in this little nugget of Austin retail. Awesome! Bettysport Hem Kickpleat Underwear Flora and Fauna Austin Land and Cattle The Tavern Fete Accompli…
Emerge: ATX Graffiti Art Show
I think I’m too uncool, or at least un-emo, to understand this BUT graffiti and laser graffiti sounded awesome enough to sell me, and Spiderhouse is right near me. So here are the deets of this show curated by Nathan Nordstrom and Warren McKinney featuring live aerosol painting and laser tagging by some of Austin’s…
Friday night with the Austin SSC
I have spent many a Saturday morning with the venerable sports and social club, but that’s more sports than social. Turn the norm on its head with a Friday night Social–doesn’t hurt that you could potentially win vodka for a year: It’s about time for a social event that anyone can attend, regardless of whether…
New Happy Hour: Malverde
Just in time for afternoon fun, Malverde introduces a Happy Hour!
Fashion-filled (and free) Thursday!
From after-work until the wee hours, you could party your Thursday away at some stellar events: Soigne Expansion Party – brother store Slate closed, but Soigne expanded into the space and is throwing a party to celebrate! Reopening event with free food and drink, plus 20% off! Check out a lovely spring fashion show too.…