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Some thoughts from D.C.

I’m back from D.C. to some rain in the ATX, but it’s supposed to be 80 later this afternoon. I took the Texas weather with me to DC and we enjoyed blue skies and 60-70 degree weather my entire trip–so maybe I just caught it at a good time, but I loved DC. The thing…

Sidewalk Shoe Sale at Designer Clearinghhouse

I’m in DC, livin’ it up and have plans for shopping at a fab outdoor market tomorrow morning, but if I were in Austin … Sidewalk Sale Shoes 5 for $100! Come in this weekend and check out our fabulous SIDEWALK SALE, all Sidewalk shoes to $20. Get your great spring sandals and summer slings! PLUS…

BFFs love free stuff!

I can’t decide what to be excited about the most: a) Boy Band Karaoke (Quit Playing Games with My Heart was the first single I ever bought. Walmart, $1.99) b) Goodie bags!!!! c) $5 blowouts (gawd I love salon hair … Pink Salon!) d) Embellish Nails! (why am I so obsessed with them?) e) Girly…

Hello Tyson … free morning and afternoon screening

As if visiting a farm (see previous post) weren’t enough for a fun-filled Friday, the Carver is showing a free screening of Kings of the Evening, a Tyson Beckford-filled flick filmed in Austin! I’ve never been to anything there (though I attended adjacent Kealing Junior High), so I don’t know if you need tickets or…

Visit a farm!

I had lunch today with my absolute favorite foodie friend–the kind that will harangue waiters to find out where a vegetable was procured from, who can sniff a mulberry from a blackberry even smushed into gelato, and has the ability to detail how and where a cheese was made simply by looking at it (yes,…

The good thing about weddings is …

The good thing about weddings? Champagne and cake. Even better? As wedding season rolls around, there are a ton of events centered around weddings where you get to sample the aforementioned champagne and cake. YUM! Tonight, hit Second Street decor store Finch from 5-8pm for a mini-bridal extravaganza. Even if there’s no wedding in your…

New Mighty Fine Burgers + other local restaurants!

I remember when the “old” Mighty Fine was new, in the Arbor Walk, when the Arbor Walk was still new too … oh, Austin, you’re growing up so fast. Anyway, before I romantically delve into the past, Mighty Fine Burgers is the burger version of Austin-standby Rudy’s BBQ. The menu keeps it simple with burger…

Legally Blonde + Four Seasons = Perfect Match

Elle Woods wouldn’t want it any other way: In honor of the UT Performing Arts Center’s presentation of Legally Blonde starting tonight and running through Sunday (Feb 3-8), The Spa at Four Seasons is offering a Legally Blonde and Beautiful package.  The package includes an essential manicure or pedicure, a glass of pink champagne, and…

El Greco < Raw Food Bar at Whole Foods

I’d been wanting to try El Greco for awhile, ever since my mom met the head chef and told me how nice he was and that I needed to go try his restaurant. It’s on 31st & Guadalupe, behind the Mangia–which is a disadvantage for me, because I’d rather eat the delicious Mangia pizza I…

A few thoughts on Valentine’s Day

I love Valentine’s Day. I’m the girl who makes something for all her friends to show them how much she loves them and because she doesn’t want them to feel left out on such a lovey holiday (also, usually single). But I like that more than the stereotypical romantical Valentine’s Day–could have to do with…