So I’m doing an article for a magazine’s February issue (aw, Valentine’s day) on Boudoir Photography–you know, like glamour photos in lingerie … think Maxim. So I go to interview the photog and we’re chatting away about why women do it, what they feel like during, how it helps their self-esteem, whatever. Having a great…
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Wednesday Events: Kirk Gallery, Greg Vendetti
The new Second Street store (albeit on the OTHER side … that is, other side of the site of the W) known for mod homewares is hosting its first annual Holiday Party. Party favors include bevvies–Scotch and champagne–and a giveaway of any product in the store under $250, winner’s choice. Don’t miss it! 6-8pm, Kirk,…
Typical Thursday: Men’s Night at milk + honey
As usual, Thursday this week is filled with free events to party it up, but at least they’re all downtown! Men’s Night at milk + honey, 5pm-8pm Stop by SALON by milk + honey on Thursday from 5-8pm for an evening devoted to men. Complimentary chair massages, neck trims, and hair consultations. For the ladies,…
Golf Fashion Show or Achachay! at Red Eyed Fly?
Though I have long professed to hate golf, the last time I went to the driving range I’ll admit to having a lot of fun. For ladies who like to hit the links, Golfsmith is having its second Women’s Night tonight featuring a women-only shopping experience. The Arboretum store will have a fashion show, wine,…
Rumors! La Condesa + Walton’s
A new restaurant from the Lambert’s team called La Condesa (Mexican food?) is scheduled to open in February ’09, directly across from Lambert’s at the corner of Guadalupe and 2nd Street. Chef Rene Ortiz of New York’s La Esquina (the corner, haha) will lead the restaurant and Lambert’s Executive Chef Larry McGuire will assist in…
Mondays … save yourself for The Warehouse Sale
There’s nothing like the Monday after a holiday weekend. It’s so worthless from a work standpoint–you’ve got four times the amount of email you normally do, everyone wants to chat about their holiday, and you’d really just rather be running off the pies you ate than sitting at a desk. Did you participate in Black…
Reusable bags are all the rage …
… yes, but the problem with all these silly canvas totes is what to do with produce? You still get a bazillion of those little cheap baggies that you can’t even use as trash can liners (what I do with store plastic bags). Enter Austin company Blue Avocado (why?) with their Grocery Packs, including resuable…
lululemon Grand Opening Downtown Friday
lululemon is known for soft, silky yoga wear, but they’ve expanded into a lifestyle brand and have been offering free yoga classes in Austin for quite some time. Friday, their new downtown store next to Sparks Cards & Gifts just off the corner of 6th & Lamar finally opens!! There are free classes this weekend,…
Twin Liquors jumps on the Spec’s/Grapevine Bandwagon
Which isn’t a bad thing. Turn shopping for liquor/beer/wine into shopping for the aforementioned plus cheese/crackers/gourmet food/chocolate and you’ve got yourself a whole afternoon–especially if it’s Friday and samples abound (hi, me, tipsy at Spec’s). The new 15,000 square foot Twin Liquors Marketplace will be in the Hancock Center, just ripe for UT students. The…
Mix Master Mike & lots of free drinks
Mix Master Mike, the Beastie Boys’ resident turntablist, is considered to be one of the best DJs in the industry, having won multiple DMC World Championships. As part of the Bacardi Live Tour, his show at La Zona Rosa is totally free with RSVP, Bacardi will be there serving delicious (free?!) adult beverages, and you…