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03.01.2007 | From my inbox to you

Rare Magazine Spring Issue Launch Party
Date/Time: March 1 from 7:00 to 9:30pm

Join the Rare crew in celebrating the release of their 2007 spring "After Dark" issue at Hot Mama's on the East Side. Enjoy $1 Coffee and $2 Pizza, and what's a party without the booze?!?

They will have celestial groove music by the Cosmic Quartet, and best of all, check out the original artwork made exclusively for Rare by Charles Ferraro founder of gat5, our featured artist this Spring. His work will be displayed throughout the evening.

So, grab the gang and come hang!

Location: Hot Mama's Espresso Bar (2401 E. 6th Street, Austin 78702) Map >

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posted - beth / 11:44 AM / 03.01.07

03.06.2007 | A True Confession

I'm torn! Here's the thing. I've been invited to several of the SHIN-DINGS to kick off the Grand Opening of the Domain. Great, right? The issue at hand is tomorrow's media event will cause me to miss the Rare Social thing.

Double-snaps in circles for the Rare group. They continue keep it Austin weird minus the commercial buyout. Unphased by the influx of mega retailers they will unite for a evening filled with good ole Austin fun.

Here the invite -

Rare Meet - Open House Happy Hour
Club de Ville (900 Red River)
Wednesday, March 7 6:00 to 9:00pm

Come hang out with the members and crew of Rare Meet and learn what this thing is all about! Be in the know on the coolest new social group in town.

This event is FREE for everyone, so come join us for a cocktail. This will be the only free event this month for non-members. All other events will be free for members and a cover charge for non-members. Sign up now!!!

We will be at Club de Ville (900 Red River) from 6:00 to 9:00pm on Wednesday, March 7 for happy hour.

Enjoy dirt cheap drinks as well as the famous Cucumber Shot from Club de Ville that is featured in the current issue of Rare Magazine.

For upcoming events, to become a member, or for more information visit: raremeetaustin.com.

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posted - beth / 6:21 PM / 03.06.07

03.07.2007 | Lucky Lounge - Global Grassroots

Lucky Lounge - Burn the Box Movement
Saturday March 10th 5-9:30PM

This weekend take a break from all the shopping and become a bit more cultured.
From My Inbox to You ...

Saturday March 10th Burn the Box is proud to sponsor a music event for Global Grassroots at Lucky Lounge. This event launchesthe HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Campaign for DARFUR, Sudan. Artwork for this campaign was created by artist Shepard Fairey and photographer Brian Steidle. The first ads run in the April issue of SPIN and TRACE magazines.

Global Grassroots is a non-profit organization, founded in 2004, that offers training and seed funding to empower and support relief of poor, distressed and underprivileged women worldwide and help launch the sustainable social ideas of genocide survivors and refugees. Global Grassroots will invest all proceeds earned from its involvement in the documentary film, The Devil Came on Horseback, into its core Social Entrepreneurship Training and Investment Programs in Africa. Global Grassroots will help Darfur survivors rebuild their lives after peace is achieved.

The Devil Came on Horseback makes its regional film & book premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. This project is a Break Thru Films production in association with Global Grassroots and Three Generations.

The event includes :

Doors: 5PM

Press Conf/Q&A: 6PM - Meet the authors and film makers. Learn more about the hearing at the capital Monday March 12th from State Representative Corbin Van Arsdale, author of HB 667,
the divestment legislation in the Texas House of Representatives

Music: 6:45PM Brendan Lake, 7:15PM Chris Pierce, 8 PM Susie Suh, 8:30PM King Orba

Lucky Lounge, 209 A W. 5th St.(between Congress & Lavaca) Austin, TX

FREE event w/ RSVP Sponsored by Stella Artois. The Devil Came on Horseback, Book & Film and Sudan Divestment Task Force

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posted - beth / 12:10 PM / 03.07.07

03.07.2007 | Antone's - Robert Rodriguez FILM PARTY!

Antone's - Robert Rodriguez FILM PARTY!
Grindhouse
Sunday March 11th Doors at 6

Music to include CHINGON, DEL CASTILLO and Patricia Vonne Doors 6/Show 7 Official sxsw event...badges and wristbands welcome Some advanced tickets available at www.antones.net

Grindhouse will open nationwide on April 6, 2007. You could be the first to see this the next collabration between Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.

As a primer check out ...
Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse Double Feature feat.
Torso and Zombie
Saturday, March 10th
Republic Square Park
8pm, $10 / Free for SXSW Badgeholders

The Mr. Robert Rodriguez will be on hand. Check out the trailer.

Click here for tickets and info >

As a styleshaker.com side note, I ran into Ms. Rose McGowan out in Westlake. She has decided to take up second residence within Austin noting this was her second movie to be filmed here in the Lone star state within the past year.

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posted - beth / 12:31 PM / 03.07.07

03.09.2007 | The Domain - Grand Opening

The Domain's Grand Opening Celebration

"Join Simon Mall on March 9-11 for the Grand Opening of Austin's most fashionable address. Visit the Grand Opening Pavilion presented by Cadillac all weekend long for fabulous fashion events, prize giveaways, celebrity appearances and lifestyle and cooking demonstrations."

The following includes the "retail mix" you will be able to find at the Domain:

Accessories - Brighton Collectibles, Coach, Louis Vuitton, Marciano, Sole Mio Sunglasses, Tumi

Cards / Books / Gifts / Stationery - Brookstone

Children's Fashions - LACOSTE

Department Stores - Macy's, Neiman Marcus

Grocery / Deli - Oakville Grocery

Health and Beauty - L'Occitane, MAC Cosmetics, Origins, Victoria's Secret

Home Furnishings- Z Gallerie

Jewelry - Bailey Banks & Biddle, Ben Bridge Jewelers, Brighton Collectibles, David Yurman, Tiffany & Co.

Luggage - Coach, Louis Vuitton, Tumi

Men's & Women's Fashions- Banana Republic, Barneys CO-OP, Diesel, J. Crew, LACOSTE, Lucky Brand, Jeans, MARTIN + OSA, Metropark, Ralph Lauren, RUEHL, Tommy Bahama

Music / Electronics / Video - Apple, Brookstone, Sony Style

Restaurants (order via wait staff) - California Pizza Kitchen, Daily Grill, Jasper's, Kona Grill, McCormick & Schmick's, NoRTH

Shoes- ALDO, Diesel, Louis Vuitton, PUMA

Specialty Food - Oakville Grocery, Starbucks Coffee, The Steeping Room

Specialty Shops- Sur La Table

Sporting Goods / Activewear - bettysport PUMA

Women's Fashions - Anne Fontaine BCBG Max Azria bebe Betsey Johnson Cache CALYPSO INTERMIX Juicy Couture Lilly Pulitzer Madewell Marciano White House / Black Market

Women's Specialty Fashions - bettysport, Victoria's Secret

The Domain is located in northwest Austin, along the MoPac Expressway between Braker Lane and Burnet Road.

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posted - beth / 3:07 PM / 03.09.07

03.10.2007 | Martin + Osa - Austin's First GoodMusic™ Event

Join us for the GoodMusic™ event to celebrate Martin + Osa's grand opening of its first store within Austin.

GoodMusic™ Event: Re-owned artist, Julia Othmer will perform at 2pm and 5pm on Saturday March 10th.

GoodMusic™ Artist (Julia Othmer): The Philadelphia based artist has been described as "a piano-playing siren making a mark with her fiery, passionate performances." by the NXNE Festival Guide. Coincidentally, Julia will extend her trip to the lone star state inorder to receive the Aids Rock Ohio's National Emerging Singer/Songwriter award at the SXSW music festival.

This event will be one of many within the GoodMusic™ series where talented, emerging artists will be invited to play live sets in store, for Martin + Osa customers to enjoy.

In "tune" with the Live Music Capital of the World, Martin + Osa's strong commitment to nurturing up-coming American Music will further compliment the active lifestyles, attitudes and interests of the Austin shopper.

Click here for a preview of the Martin+Osa playlist featuring a few artists within the GoodMusic™ series.

Martin + Osa, The Domain 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, #132 Austin TX 78758 Map >

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posted - beth / 7:08 PM / 03.10.07

03.12.2007 | Bo Salon - Beauty Blowout

Bo Salon - Blowout Bootcamp
March 12th 10 am

"Blowout Bootcamp" workshop in March. It will be at Bo Salon and will cover the blowout technique and other tips of the trade. He has this setup for March 12th at 10am. Fresh from the runway, Bo is ready to help armed with the new tips he learned during his assignment at the 2007 New York Fashion Week.

Bo Salon, 2004 S Congress Ave Austin, TX 78704 512.448.0060 Map >

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posted - beth / 3:21 PM / 03.12.07

03.13.2007 | Violet Rouge - Andrea Claire Walmsley

Violet Rouge - Face Atelier make up Artist
March 16, 2007

On March 16th from 2-6 one of Canada's top make up artist Andrea Claire Walmsley will be in the shop working with Face Atelier to help the ladies come up with a rockin' SXSW look.

Violet Rouge is located at 2110 South Lamar Blvd., and is open Monday through Wednesday from 12 to 6 p.m., Thursday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Call 804-5444

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posted - beth / 8:52 PM / 03.13.07

03.15.2007 | Birds Barbershop - Live Music

Birds Barbershop- Rockers Unite
Thursday, March 15 noonish-8

Outdoor Stage: Bishop Allen, 1986 Hopewell, The Comas, The Rosebuds, Friends of Dean Martinez, Hella

Inside: Dawn Landes, Dave Vandervelde, Turner Cody, Zookeeper

Birds Barbershop, 2110 S. Lamar @ Oltorf, 442-8800 Map >

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posted - beth / 3:23 PM / 03.15.07

03.15.2007 | Soigné Boutique - Paris in the Springtime

Soigné Boutique : Champagne Toast to the Season: Paris in the Springtime
Thursday March 15, 2007 6pm - 8pm

Soigné will give Austin a taste of the new spring season by hosting a champagne toast to the new spring fashion lines featured at the boutique.

All clothes and purses purchased at the event will be 15% off original prices.

To accompany the toast, a wine sommelier from one of Austin's newest wine bars, Vino Vino will be presenting a French champagne tasting featuring 4 different Vino Vino champagne specialties.
Soigné Boutique, 4800 Burnett Road (in the Rosedale Shopping Center next to Blue Star Cafeteria) Map >

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posted - beth / 10:06 PM / 03.15.07

03.16.2007 | Factory People - The "Headquarters" for SXSW

Factory People - Anthem Magazine Lounge

Thursday March 15- Sunday March 17
12-6 p.m. Anthem Magazine Lounge

Factory People - Elisa Jimenez
NY Fashion WEEK Recap
Friday March 16 3 to 6 p.m.

Fashion icon Elisa Jimenez will be on hand for a fashion show and styling session.

Enjoy a second showing of Elisa Jimenez's New York Fashion Week 2007 collection. DJ Roxy Cottontail will host the show featuring photography by Moses and art by Ms. Jimenez. Afterwards Jimenez will style a visiting "ROCK STAR" (Hey, I sing into my hairbrush every morning. Does that count?). Using her " free cutting" technique, you could be a part of real time clothing design and styling.

Not to mention, you will be on hand for the debut of her one-of-a-kind sweetheart dresses and special Spring 2007 pieces.

Factory People - Rockers and Designers on Hand
Saturday, March 17
2 to 5 p.m.

Crate Denim - In most worlds this event would be considered a trunk show. Add a FP twist, place it in the land of birds and blokes, mix in a few designers and you have a custom event.

Chad Hilton and Jason Fischer of Crate Denim will be on hand to take measurements for custom-made jeans. The US factory made fit from a carefully collected stock pile of denim will be transformed into a custom pair and delivered to your door step within a month.

Surpassing wikipedia's standard definition of a trunk show. It's a custom tailoring event for the edgier Texas rocker folk.

Susan Domelsmith - Dirty Librarian Chains and H. Fredriksson

Designer Susan Domelsmith of Dirty Librarian Chains will be on hand to accessorize models wearing H. Fredriksson dresses selected from Helena Fredriksson's Spring 2007 collection (shown below). Dressing Anna Matronic from the Scissor Sisters Helena has captured a solid fan base.


Stylehive.com mentioned H. Fredricksson as "A must for the bohemian chic set, that doesn't mind a bit of glamour and loves to stand-out on her own!"

FactoryPeople - SOCO 1325 S Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704 USA, 1-888-322-8002 Map >

*Styleshaker.com and Austinstylewatch.com will be on hand at these events hoping to see you all and capture a few "good looks".

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posted - beth / 3:25 PM / 03.16.07

03.29.2007 | JAMES BROWN TRIBUTE PARTY!!!

Rare Magazine - JAMES BROWN TRIBUTE PARTY!!!
The tribute party will be held at the Peacock on Thursday, March 29th from 8:00 to 11:00pm

Those crazy kids at Rare would like you to attend a shout out to the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown.

Join the group as they groove to the smooth tunes of a classic. "A live soul collective dj will be spinning records to help you get your groove on, and we will project timeless motion pictures featuring the Man, himself."

This event will be sponsored by Dewar's White Label, enjoy five dollar classic cocktails all night.

Head to the east side, the tribute will be held at The Peacock, 515 Pedernales St. 78702 view the map >

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posted - beth / 10:30 PM / 03.29.07

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