E A S T 2009 • a concentrated dose of east side art
this is matt, he is a bonafide badass The East Austin Studio Tour is full of creative badasses like photographer Matt Wright-Steel, creative collaborative Sodalitas and masters of glass Rejina Thomas over at Graphic Glass. The past several years I have found another MUST SEE artist or studio to tack onto my list. This time … Read more
A Who’s Who: Fashion Lounge 2009 + ATX Bleet-up
The stars were aligned for the most amazing night. Fashion Lounge 2009 was already in full swing by the time I arrived. One could have easily walked out of Maria Maria Cantina with a head to toe makeover – Leather handbags, totes, belts and bracelets from Marnie Bugs, rockin’ jewelry from Taylor Moseley and Eliza … Read more
Mana Culture grand opening
in between a polynesian beach party and a city soiree My intention of going to the Mana Culture grand opening was only to check the goods out on Taylor Moseley. The lack of expectations were quickly blown away when stepping onto the property that houses the eclectic and bountiful selection of jewelry. It didn’t hurt … Read more
POP COLOUR • P.S. I love you!
Proenza Schouler the darlings of the fashion industry. Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough stole the show and wowed the CFDA (The Council of Fashion Designers of America) back in 2005 winning the Fashion Fund to jump start their burgeoning design house and again in 2009 for Accessory Designer of the Year. The team brought it full force … Read more
Juicy Couture Takes Charles James Inspiration?
Taking a flip through an old magazine the other day and this Juicy Couture ad popped out at me. I’m an avid fan of comparing originals and remixes, although usually in music. My favorite discovery is of an old favorite, Nuthin’ But a G Thang by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dog. I mean come on, … Read more
pleasant moments of discovery
It’s been a rather dreamy and romantic summer aside from the all the hustle and bustle of events and meetings. Movies like The Little Hut and Cinema Paradiso have taken over my evenings. Inspiration has manifested itself in the form of full skirts, glossy painted toes and little red lips. and Miles Davis. and … Read more
just around the corner
It has always been daunting moving into a new season. Decisions of what to buy with all of the new trends, color palettes, and silhouettes is enough to make a woman crazy! I go into temporary HDD salivating over the thick look books for autumn; the magazines appear glossier and thicker, the model’s statuesque forms … Read more
