Now, I’m going to be missing most of the week’s shenanigans (and my chance to judge the “Fashion Don’ts” portion of the Bruno showing–boo!), but I wouldn’t want you guys to miss out on the plethora of free food, booze, and even jewelry that is happening in conjunction with Austin Fashion Week. There is a great calendar at http://afw09.sched.org/ and interactive map here, but for my top picks, check out:
Sunday, July 12th, 9:25pm at Alamo Ritz: “Fashion Don’ts” before BRUNO
Monday, July 13, 5:30–8:30pm: Waterstone Aesthetics and Kerri Lawnsby Studio for Austin Fashion Week
Learn to style your hair like the pros! Quick and simple classes on blow drying, flat ironing, make-up, curling irons, updo’s and more. RSVP for this FREE event and receive 10% off your next service. Also the innovative jewelry of Kerri Lawnsby Studio.
Waterstone Aesthetics, 3016 Guadalupe St, Suite B-100, Austin, TX 78705 | (512) 373-7546
Tuesday, July 14, 3–7pm: Megan Fenno and Baby Bugaloo Make-and-Take with MEW Fashions!
Meet Austin jewelry and fashion designer, Megan Fenno, and join her in making a piece of jewelry to take home with you! During our
“Make-and-Take” event, gals of all ages are invited to design and create a pair of earrings or a bracelet at no cost … what a fun way to own a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry! This is an Open House event, so come when you can and stay for as long as you wish!
Baby Bugaloo, Circle C 5700 West Slaughter Lane #220, Austin, Texas, 78749 | (512) 301-3800
Wednesday, July 15, 6–8pm: Soigne’ Boutique, Tracy Tenpenny and JR Salon in Soigne’ Heats Up Summer
Fashion show at 7pm! Guests will enjoy sushi from Kenichi, Austin’s portable sushi bar, and cool cocktails provided by Cover 3, Dining, Sports and Spirits. All clothes, shoes, and purses are 20% off!
Soigne’ Boutique, 4800 Burnet Rd, Suite 420, Austin TX 78756 | (512) 300-2929
Thursday, July 16, 5–8pm: Bettysport & ETSY Austin Party Hop
Happy Hour Boutique Scavenger Hunt between multiple boutiques encouraging green practices: Ride your bike or carpool for free pair of pearl earrings at Bettysport stop. (While supplies last.)
Bettysport, 916 A West 12th Street, Austin, TX 78703
Thursday, July 16, 7–10pm: Solid Gold & Rene Geneva Eastside Block Party
Come one Comal! Solid Gold and Rene Geneva Designs will be hosting a happy hour(s) where guests will enjoy cocktails and snacks while dancing to great tunes, checking out Rene’s amazing exotic designs and taking advantage of shop discounts and mini spa treatments. Continue happy hour with a stroll down Comal Street to Orbit Salon. Along with 302 Designs they will be serving up more good times.
Solid Gold, 1601 East 5th Street #102 in the Saltillo Lofts-on Comal between 4th and 5th St., Austin, TX 78702
Thursday, July 16, 7-11pm: Ann Kelso Salon + CitySpa present Yelp.com Style Explosion 2009
Fashion, music and more! VIP hour from 7-8pm, general admission 8-11pm.
The Mohawk, 912 Red River, Austin, TX 7870
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