BonBon!

Austin Fashion Week '10: Monday

 

 

I had a great time at jewelry designer Dean Frederick's "The Heist" party last night, featuring eats from Mulberry and Franks, Tito's vodka, a diamond giveaway, and live music by local greats The Soldier Thread and Quiet Company. I'm already so tired of little sundresses and tanks, so I instead chose this thrifted black jersey dress - lightweight enough that I didn't die from heat exhaustion, but still with a little more edge than a boho frock.

Also, check out this cute bag I found at - wait for it - Goodwill. It's a no-name brand, but is supple, buttery leather and I think it elegantly captures the current ladylike trend in bags. Check back soon for more of my latest thrift finds! ;)

ACL Music Festival - Inspiration Board

All my friends and family have heard me complain ad nauseum about my regret at missing the Austin City Limits music festival in 2005 - I still maintain that 2005 was the best line-up ever. But the just released 2010 Line-up is a close second! I have from now until October 8 to make my own schedule, listen to new artists, and most importantly, decide what to wear for those three warm, sweaty days in Zilker Park (and the warm nights inevitably to follow)... Here are a few of my inspirations.

1.

Free People gets this look right from head to toe. Love the cross-body coffee-colored bag, mixed prints, rugged leather belt and windswept hair. I'd substitute a comfy, cheap pair of gladiators for her heels, toss a bottle of sunscreen, shades and my camera in the bag, and be ready to go!

2. This girl, featured on The Sartorialist, is so free and summery with just enough of that music festival - indie rock kick.To duplicate this look, I'd pair a bandeau top and loose tank with grungy cutoff jeans, and accessorize with a voluptuous bib necklace, sun-bleached fedora, wrist cuff and espadrille flats.

 

3. For an especially warm October afternoon, I'd love to emulate this runway shot snagged from Forever21's blog, The Skinny. Relaxed linen shorts and a daring crop top under an open menswear-esq buttondown would look so darling paired with aviators and brogues.

Who's going to make it out to ACL this year? I'll see you there!