It’s no secret I love entrepreneurship, and I love cruising kickstarter—I am really very picky about what I actually back though. These are the top two things on my radar right now: LVL I want this. A lot. $119 on kickstarter (retail $199) A wearable hydration monitor (!!!), LVL (pronounced “Level”) is a brand new wearable…
Tag: trends
Fair Isle
Love it. Nothing says winter like Fair Isle print. Not just for sweaters! In fact, knit pjs, skirt, or keds are our fave picks … and the only sweaters have modern spins on the classic print.
Spring Nails—But You Can Start Now
New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 revealed some way-fun new nail trends, and I was super excited to try one: butter London’s Matte Finish Shine-Free Topcoat. I did this: –> using this: (the greens aren’t that different, it’s the flash. but the shiny-ness is VERY different!) I was so pleased with the matte effect! It’s amazing,…
Summer Fashion Updates
I just updated the sidebar (yes, I realize we’re already halfway into summer) with summer fashion nays and yays. Fashion Sticky Notes … actual hideous things I see people wearing, and how to remedy the problems they present + Why are people STILL doing this?! Despite my warnings, people are still slapping skinny belts onto…
Austin: “Face the Day” Tour for a Free Mo’
It’s not quite Movember yet, but according to recent statistics, many men are embracing the mo’ and other facial hair throughout the year. A full 62 percent of guys sport facial hair sometime in a year. Lucky for guys, Wahl, the industry leader in barber tools, will dispatch its giant barbershop and team of experts to the…
Try it on: Tie Dye Chic (+ exclusive discount!)
Today we’re featuring a guest post from Electric Frenchie, an online boutique based out of Austin. They specialize in designer fashion at affordable prices (40-70% off retail!), and offer tons of cute, high-quality women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories as well as a 100% designer brand sales rack. Tie-dye T-shirts are an iconic late 1960s and…
Rocks … rough rock rings
Rocks … rough rings Lucia Mar, $575 Lucia Mar, $575 Rocco, $385 Solid Molten Cuff In Gold, $375 Mali Sabatasso Chrysophase Ring – Max and Chloe, $275 Elizabeth and James Silver Knuckle Ring, $195 kate spade ‘monterey bay’ clamshell ring, $62 Dara Ettinger Vienna Disco Ball Ring – Max and Chloe, $120 Rock Ring, 25…
Trendwatch: Summer Scarves
Summer Scarves Yes, it’s true, I am in love with the summer scarf. I have been for quite some time. It differs from the winter scarf mainly in its weight, but also in color and fashion of wearing. This is an accessory, people, and you gotta adorn yourself with it. Pick light, gauzy fabrics in…
Trendwatch Update: Bleached-out denim + Bright Yellow
In honor of a rainy day/weekend you just might spend shopping, I wanted to add a little extra inspiration for ya (ladies): Bleached Out Denim + Bright Yellow by lifeinaustin featuring American Eagle Outfitters jeans Click through to get brands if you want the exact pieces.
New permanent feature of This is Life in Austin
I’m excited to announce that I’ve installed a new page focused entirely on trends. This isn’t months out–this is what you need to go to the store, buy today, and wear tonight. Some of it will be unreasonable ($795 shoes?!), but it’s all about inspiration, people. So enjoy! Click on the tab above, or this…