Austin Fashion Week

Like I mentioned in my last post, Mom and I went to a fashion show! My mom was fortunate enough to have been given free tickets to the final show of a 10 day escapade, and by our seats it's a fair assumption to say they would have cost upwards of $200/ ticket. I didn't really know what expect ( other than what I've seen in movies or on tv), but it far than exceeded my expectations. All of the designers that were featuring a line that night, are Austinites. And although their merchandise is now sold globally, their home base/ original boutique is in Austin!

The show started off with a runway show with "smash groups". In case you've never heard the term
(it was a first for us), a smash group consists of hair/makeup/designer/model/photographer ect. Basically what all it takes from the very beginning to when the model hits the runway. There were about 15 different groups, and of course my overall favorite was the winner!!!

Because it was the final night, many awards and recognition was given to various designers/photographers/makeup artist ect. for their contribution to the fashion industry both locally and globally...a little bonus we weren't even expecting.

Kelly Wynne! Go check out her website, super cute bags/purses/clutches!

Before each runway show, there was a 2-3 minute clip on the designer and the how the brand originated. Despite the fact that I would probably never wear most of what we saw ( mainly because it's sooooo expensive), it was inspiring to witness so much creativity!

My top 3:


Rare Trends:

There was some pretty and unique ( hence the brand name) pieces....some very far fetched! But I love these two sisters motto for fashion: "We believe Women Should Wear Art" 

Isabella Rose Taylor:
She is incredible and ingenious. She's 13 years old AND a graduate of Stanford University :)
I can't remember her entire 'story' other than she was born and raised in Austin, her parents recognized her God given artistic talent at the ridiculous age of two. She graduated high school at 10, and is now a Stanford graduate and world renown designer. Wild! The line she debuted was not to my liking per say, but she has some super cute and trendy styles in some of her other lines.

I loved the idea to tie two balloons to each of the models hair!!!! Pictures don't do her creativity justice because you just can't capture the illusion.


Raven & Lily:
This was by far the best runway show of the night. Her history and the story of the fruition of her brand is genuine. And because of her generosity she has helped thousands of women in impoverished countries come out of poverty by allowing them manufacture her products AND pay them a more than fair wage. Such a simple concept....

The ambience and everything in between made it a fabulous night! I hope it's the first of many fashion shows in my future... with free tickets of course :)

I finally caved and decided it was time to refinish my 1920's cherry oak dresser. Three years ago I told myself I wouldn't touch it until we were in our own home so that I wouldn't have to worry about changing it according to the decor. And now that we're settled, I'm ready...and I'm sure she is too :)

I've heard all about it and have seen some amazing pieces used with Annie Sloan paint...I cannot wait to see my little beauty transformed!

XoXo