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March 30, 2006
List Your Event
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Posted by eric at 06:00 AM
March 21, 2006
Shakedown
What: The Meet and Greet Shakedown
Where: Cork & Co., 308 Congress, Austin, TX Map >
Why: To network with other professional women and enjoy wine tasting.
Featuring:Tori Alvarado - Owner & Creator of POSH handbags, Rebecca Moore - Realtor, Coldwell Banker, Teresa Snow -Priority Associates
Posted by beth at 01:51 PM
March 20, 2006
That Little "White" Dress
Take note - The little white dress is a must-have this season. Whether you "dress" it up with a coco brown wedge or "dress" it down with a metallic flat this pick is a solid choice for those sunny days and casual dinner dates.
Shopping Tip: Discount retailers will pick up certain mega trends for each season to provide "real-time" low cost alternatives. Above is a perfect example - Can you pick which dress would save you $280.00? (click on the image for the answer)
Hi : Juicy Couture, Eyelet Lawn Tiered Dress, $298.00
Lo: MR Juniors' Halter Gauze Dress White, $17.99
More Styles:
1. Banana Republic Cotton lawn wrap dress, $148.00
2. J.Crew Provence eyelet halter dress, $350.00
3. Diane vonFurstenberg Roz T-Shirt Dress, $265.00
4. BCBG Max Azria White Dress, Cotton Eyelet Dress, $260.00
*5. Calypso-CelleLucille Dress, $175.00
*Best Value
Posted by beth at 09:45 PM
March 19, 2006
Top Looks
Bring In The Srping
Whether you add a belt to that shirt dress, match the perfect heel with those kicky culottes, synch a lightweight cardigan, incorporate a rocker chic pair of tapered jeans, or purchase the perfect little WHITE dress- we promise to guide the stylish and educate the unwilling.
Keep reading the weekly Trend Tracker entries for our Top Picks for the spring.
Posted by beth at 10:08 PM
March 18, 2006
SXSW
SXSW Line Up
SXSW is in full-swing and so is the 2nd Street District. Head over to the 2nd Street District for libations and live music all weekend. Remember, there's free parking at the Austin City Hall parking garage.
Where: Eliza Page
When: Friday, March 17th from 6 - 8 PM
What: Cocktails and live music with Protokol
When: Saturday, March 18th
What: Trunk Show with Renee Garvey, LA Jewelry designer
When: Sunday, March 19th 12 - 3 PM
What: DJ Sir Jackson and Live Oak. Tunes and drinks on us.
Where: Estilo
When: Saturday, March 18th from 11 AM - 9 PM
What: Hosting the urban sounds of DJ Zoo and a trunk show by Renee Guest.
Where: Jo's Hot Coffee
When: Friday, March 17th
What: 2 PM Amy Cook, 3 PM Seahorse, 4 PM Jim Bianco, 5 PM Joshua Bingaman plus Waxploitation DJ's
Where: Mercury Design Studio
When: Friday-Sunday, March 17th - 19th
What: Swing by for cocktails, nibbles, and fun throughout the weekend!
Where: Shiki
When: Saturday, March 18th from 5 - 9 PM
What: In-store party with grooves by DJ Manny and Claude 9 ~ Have a cocktail with us!
The SXSW Sidewalk Sale is set for March 17-18 at Sparkle Craft Studios, which has grouped together Annemarie, Naughty Secretary Club, Hot Pink Pistol, Sweet Tooth Bags, Identity Crisis Clothing, Amet and Sasha, Sparkle Craft, Progress Coffee, Austin Mopeds.
Go for the "show" and leave with the goods.
Posted by beth at 10:05 PM
Eliza Page hosts Renne Garvey
LA-Based Designer Renee Garvey will be in Austin one day only!
Visit Eliza Page and join the party -- enjoy cocktails, fun, and amazing treasures from Renee's jewelry line.
Date: March 18th
Location: 229 W. 2nd St., 512.474.6500, Second Street District
(img source: Eliza Page)
Posted by beth at 01:28 PM
March 17, 2006
Shop Shiki
Shop: Shiki
Why: Celebrate SXSW with a party.
When: Saturday, March 18th from 5-9 pm Downtown.
Come to Shiki and hear grooves by Austin's own Claude 9 and DJ Manny, have a cocktail.
Shiki has received so many beautiful new styles by Mint, Bell, Alice & Trixie, Christopher Deane and more! Colorful prints, fabulous dresses and 15% off for the day... actually, they will extend 15% off at both of our locations all day Saturday if you mention styleshaker.
Locations:
Uptown: 3407 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX 78705, 512.371.7767
Downtown: 225 W. 2nd St. Austin, TX 78701, 512.391.0123
Shop-n-Save: Enjoy a special 15% discount on everything in the store!
Posted by beth at 12:05 PM
2nd Street District + SXSW
SXSW is in full-swing and so is the 2nd Street District. Head over to the 2nd Street District for libations and live music all weekend. Remember, there's free parking at the Austin City Hall parking garage.
Where: Eliza Page
When: Friday, March 17th from 6 - 8 PM
What: Cocktails and live music with Protokol
When: Saturday, March 18th
What: Trunk Show with Renee Garvey, LA Jewelry designer
When: Sunday, March 19th 12 - 3 PM
What: DJ Sir Jackson and Live Oak. Tunes and drinks on us.
Where: Estilo
When: Saturday, March 18th from 11 AM - 9 PM
What: Hosting the urban sounds of DJ Zoo and a trunk show by Renee Guest.
Where: Jo's Hot Coffee
When: Friday, March 17th
What: 2 PM Amy Cook, 3 PM Seahorse, 4 PM Jim Bianco, 5 PM Joshua Bingaman plus Waxploitation DJ's
Where: Mercury Design Studio
When: Friday-Sunday, March 17th - 19th
What: Swing by for cocktails, nibbles, and fun throughout the weekend!
Where: Shiki
When: Saturday, March 18th from 5 - 9 PM
What: In-store party with grooves by DJ Manny and Claude 9 ~ Have a cocktail with us!
Posted by beth at 10:53 AM
March 14, 2006
Fake It
Fake Bake It Until You Make It.
Let's face it - Spring break is all a buzz triggering girls everywhere into their seasonal ritual of pain-free defuzzing, streak-free self-tanning, and calorie-free swimwear shopping.
SO - Why not make the most of it - You know the ole fake it 'til you make it approach. Your motivator a little self tanner to help you thru those always intimidating first round of hit-or-miss swimwear-shopping trips.
Our Tip: Kick-off the pre-season with the self tanner from Lancôme. Streak -free and full of Vitamin E and anti-oxidant protection.
Our Pick: Flash Bronzer Glow 'N Wear Natural
Special Offer: VIP treatment for Lancome members- Free Standard Shipping and your pick of a featured sample with any purchase of $50.00 or more.
Posted by beth at 10:00 AM
March 13, 2006
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Posted by eric at 01:08 PM
March 10, 2006
Trend Tracker
Shop: Eluxury.com
Favorite Feature: Long list of designer labels allowing the average shopper to shop their exclusive finds and edgy new styles. Providing the best online shopping has to offer.
Here is our list of the most notables from Citizen of Humanity.
New Wash: Serpent Flare Jean, Berlin Wash
New Trend:Avedon Stovepipe Jean, Sao Paulo or Peg-Leg Jean, Dark Resin
Paige Denim.
New Pocket: Rose Bootcut Jean, Azule Wash
Special Offer:Free shipping at eLuxury through 3/20/06 use promotional code LEAP.
Posted by beth at 10:58 AM
Who Knew
Just Out: Failure to Launch - The new movie starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Austin's Matthew McConaughey.
Favorite Feature: The online quiz - So girls how can you tell if your new handsome hook-up still lives at home with the parents? ... Is hilarious and hits a little to close to home.
I particularly liked question number five "He can't go to the X-games with his friends because his father wants help setting up a new computer."
Life Note: X-games enthusiasts, X-box gamers, Real World watchers all scream RUN. Yes of course you could pull a Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker) and wedge yourself into his life and him out of his parents'/roommate's "nest". - Basic point, she was being paid...sadly you are not.
Posted by beth at 08:50 AM
The Inner Rocker
The good news is SXSW is all a buzz. The bad news is you are stuck behind a computer and your true inner rocker wants out.
Never fear this sophisticated Mercer Cuff Bracelet, $88.00 is subtle enough for that strong but slient profession for your LOVE for all things that ROCK.
So wear if you dare, itunes your day away and jump into the long list of venues (just as soon as that whistle blows).
Shop Online: Hyden Harnett
Posted by beth at 08:41 AM
As Seen In
Calypso-Celle.com most recently featured in Lucky Mag. is filled with lightweight fabrics, beach totes, flip flops, and resort wear. Perfect for those Spring getaways.
Our Pick: Lucille Dress by Christiane Celle, $ 175.00
Details: Made of 100% cotton, the Lucille Dress features chevron fabric and lace details. Tie shoulders and a drawstring waist add to the sweet look of this dress.
Posted by beth at 08:39 AM
4-ever
The forever wearable and always elegant Tory Burch is expanding her online shop. Easy to shop, filled with inspiration, and full of affordable investment pieces.
Featured Look: Solid Long Sleeve Scoop Neck, $108.00, Solid Tank With all over Clear Sequins, $298.00, Jean, $228.00. view >
Special Offer: Enter to win a $1000.00 - Tory Burch wardrobe.
Posted by beth at 08:11 AM
March 09, 2006
Tick Tock
We all know it to be to true - in an attempt to beat the clock - each morning most girls find themselves digging into that deep black hole ak.a - cosmetics bag...
Yep the task of finding a brush to apply the three different shades of eye shadows, blusher, topped with a bronzer, brow brush, eyelash separator sets leaves event the most timely disheveled and late. Each and every time
Well no more, stay calm and get organized with this e.l.f. Professional 9 Piece Master Set from those low cost beauty experts.
Special Offer: Get a free e.l.f Hypershine Lip Gloss with any e.l.f. use purchase code: HYPERSHINE at checkout.
Posted by beth at 03:31 PM
smartbaragins.com
Time and time again, shoppers write in for help to find things. It starts with a question and ends with a happy shopper. Here is an answer to a request for a lightweight collapsible handbag.
Our Pick: Kenneth Cole "Hard to Pleats" Leather Satchel
SmartBargains: Free Shipping on all orders over $100
Posted by beth at 03:21 PM
78th Annual Grammy Awards
The 78th Annual Academy Awards presented skin colored-gowns, elongated trains, soft tussled hair, and even hidden pockets. Versace dressed four (Jessica Alba, Uma Thurman, Salma Hayek, and Hillary Swank). Vera Wang dressed two (Michelle Williams and Keira Knightley). And then there was Felicity Huffman, who looked stellar in a plunging black creation by Zac Posen. Not to mention Charlize Theron in a very deep emerald Dior Haute Couture gown by John Galliano.
Posted by beth at 08:43 AM
March 08, 2006
Ms. Sass-a-frass
Diane Von Furstenberg black pleated chiffon 'Missette' wrap blouse, $135.00
Match:
1. Kenneth Cole Reaction Star Bard
2.Aspects Lambskin and Rhinestone Clutch
3.Tom 5-Pocket Straight-Leg, D&R, James Jean
Add: The flat, grab a clutch and opt for the skinny-pegged leg jean for a very fresh on-the-go look.
Posted by beth at 01:02 PM
Cinderella
So what follows a glitz and glam evening at the Academy Awards?
WELL - A quick switch and then off to all the popular after parties. Here is a before and after glance of Jessica Alba making her appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
She was a complete red carpet hit in her Versace gown and even more elegant in this simple white dress. Her effortless head to toe style conveys endless confedience.
Get Jessica Alba's Vanity Fair Oscars Party look for -
Under $100.00: Issac Mazrahi Sateen, Party Dress, $29.99, Issac Marzahi Strappy Wedges, $27.99
Under $500.00: Grace Silk Faille Dress, $225.00, MISS SIXTY - Women's Arald, $169.99
Posted by beth at 06:31 AM
March 07, 2006
6pm.com
Shop Online: 6pm.com
Featured Pick: Aspects Lambskin and Rhinestone Clutch", $124.00
Special Offer: Enjoy Free Shipping at 6pm.com
Posted by beth at 02:51 PM
March 06, 2006
Red Carpet Style
Most would agree, the Oscars were a bit boring and void of those unforgettable style mishaps. Yep stylists have tightened their grip and influence on what walks down the red carpet.
Leaving photographers and style editors alike to replace that ulitmate red carpet question of " Jessica - who are you wearing" with "Jessica - who pulled it all together?"
This year the red carpet was void of lacey gloves, tooling, dead ducks, or malufunctions and full of new trends including:
Color: - nude (Uma Thruman, Jennifer Garnier, Resse Whitherspoon, Jessica Alba)
Hair: tessled and rough (Sandra Bullock, Uma Thruman, Jessica Alba) or a side swag (Noami Watts and Michelle Williams)
Accessories: tear drop earrings (Jessica Alba, Amy Adams) style - front pockets (Sandra Bullock and Amy Adams)
(Img: Jessica Alba - Gold Versace gown, H.Stern three-stacked hand rings, champagne-and-cognac diamond hair pin, and Eric Courtney earrings - grouping three of our favorite fresh trends skin colored gown, rough hair, and tear drop earrings )
Posted by beth at 10:18 AM
March 05, 2006
Li Lo Exposed
Who missed the spot check?
a. the stylist
b. the personal assistant
c. the photography - who should have told Ms. Li Lo instead of taking the pic' - for SHAME.
Exposed: Ms. Li Lo at the GM Ten Celebrity Fashion Show. The event brought together the likes of Anna Kournikova, Carmen Electra, Eva Longoria and many more. All out shined by a super-styled misfire.
Posted by beth at 07:39 PM
Hand-Maid.com
Shop Online: Hand-Maid
Featured Item: "Lady Leather", $354.00 brown (shown), red, white, blue, and black
Special Offer: Styleshaker shoppers take - 15% off your order when you enter "shaker" at checkout. (offer expires 04/14/06)
Posted by beth at 04:56 PM
March 04, 2006
Knock’em Dead Red
Parameter red floral silk v-neck blouse
Match:
1. Salt Works 'Tahoe' dark wash 'Mulberry Street' jeans, $49.99.
2. Women’s Isaac Mizrahi Sailor Pants, $14.99,
3. Tank Top, $6.99 (buy white and empress blue)
Add:
This Lady Leather, $354.00 from hand-maid. Styleshaker shoppers enjoy - 15% off your order when you enter "shaker" at checkout. (offer expires 04/14/06)
Special Offer: Bluefly newbies - enjoy free shipping on your first order of $100 or more. Use AFFSHIP at checkout (offer expires 03/31/06)
Posted by beth at 01:06 PM
Easy Breezy
Diane Von Furstenberg red twig pattern 'Kye' wrap dress, $178.00
Add:
1. MICHAEL - Michael Kors ´Criss Cross´ Sandal, $118.00
2. Tri-coastal Design Wide belt, $14.00
3. High Fashion Sunglasses, $4.80
Trend Tracker: Side step your painful stilettos and opt for the comfort and sophistication of a sturdier heel.
Posted by beth at 01:04 PM
Michael Kors
Shop Online: Nordstrom
Wide heeled, thick high-cut straps keeps you a "step" above that ole stilleto.
Featured Item: MICHAEL Michael Kors ´Criss Cross´ Sandal, $118.95
Posted by beth at 11:40 AM
March 03, 2006
An the Winner Is
Academy Hosts the 2004 Oscar Fashion Preview
Beverly Hills, CA --The latest fashions from the biggest names in couture hit the runway today at the 77th Annual Academy Awards® Fashion Preview. Oscar fashion coordinator Patty Fox and 20 models previewed the glamour and sophistication fans can expect to see in the fashions worn by the nominees, presenters and guests attending this year's Oscar ceremony.
"The Oscar red carpet has become the largest fashion show in the world with each couture gown an individual work of art," Fox said. "Inside the theater the evening is all about film. But on the red carpet it's the look that counts."
Fox, author of the fashion books "Star Style" and "Star Style at the Academy Awards," recently visited the top New York design showrooms and selected gowns from some of the biggest names in fashion to feature in the preview. This year, Fox also endeavored to identify and bring to light some of the hottest and most promising designers currently hitting the fashion scene.
Designers included in the preview were Bill Blass, Kevan Hall, Halston, Douglas Hannant, Morgane Le Fay, Monique Lhuillier, Luca Luca, Isaac Mizrahi and Valentino.
A team of expert hair stylists and make-up artists from Roy Teeluck Salon prepared the models for their high-fashion stroll down the runway constructed for this occasion.
Diamonds courtesy of Chopard, Martin Katz and Harry Winston provided the finishing touches to the glamour of the preview.
Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2004 will be presented on Sunday, February 27, at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland®. The Oscars® will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST, beginning with a half-hour arrivals segment. Information about the 77th Academy Awards can be accessed at www.oscar.com.
(Source: Oscars.org pressrelease)
(Img source: DMI Photo)
Posted by beth at 06:04 AM
March 02, 2006
Trend Tracker
Could it be time for a shoe swap? The NPD Group, a market research firm, has reported Department store sales of stilettos have stumbled; as they were up only 15.8% in 2005 vs. 206.8% in 2004. Meanwhile thick heeled shoes rose 24.9% last year.
Match: 
Add: MISS SIXTY - Women's Arald
Special Offer: Enjoy FREE shipping and FREE returns for 365 days from shoes.com.
Posted by beth at 09:54 PM
Whatever
Whatever flips your flop -Call me crazy, but girls continuely seem to place more thought towards their choice of flip-flops then the guys they crush on.
An for those die-hard casual loungers.
We reccommend shopping hand-maid for a few new finds. Their use of Italian leathers, fabrics, and hand crafted hardware warrants a double take. Placing a refreshing twist on a very old staple...
Featured Item:"Flip-Flop", $68.00 brown (shown), red or white
Special Offer: Styleshaker.com shoppers take - 15% off your order when you enter "shaker" at checkout. (offer expires 04/14/06)
Posted by beth at 06:49 AM
Such a "gem"
Take a look - We found this "gem " at the gat5art celebration.
You can get this look and necklace at Red Envelope.
This gemstone pendant necklace comes with either a 14K gold filled, $45 or sterling silver, $38 chain and your choice of amethyst, citrine, green jade, blue topaz or clear quartz center stone.
Posted by beth at 06:25 AM