Deep in the heart of Texas is where Austin lies and oh how near and dear she is to me! I spent my first 22 years of life there before moving to LA and I just got back from a quick four day visit last weekend. The people are warm and unpretentious, the food is rich and delicious, and between the live music scene, the lakes, and the shopping, there is never a shortage of activities to partake in!
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I love a fashion show. It’s not even about the front row seat or watching contently as the clothes go down the runway. I love the model fittings, the tangled web of heat tools perfecting each model’s hair backstage, the quick changes– I could go on and on! My very first job in fashion was in college for a designer who showed her collections at NYFW. I would skip a week’s worth of class every September and February and not … +more
The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and that summer vacation is quickly approaching. No matter how long you may have put it off, ladies, swimsuit time is upon us! While I don’t know anyone that loves swimsuit shopping, I do have a few tips that should make it a little less painful and a lot more successful!
Tip #1: Order swimsuits online! There is just something about standing in front of your own mirror in the comfort … +more
Slowly but surely I have been making my way through our yard, planting a little here and doing projects there. My latest backyard project is the epitome of effortless! I love succulents not only for their looks but for their super low maintenance nature. They can handle the hot summer heat and my forgetfulness when it comes to watering. I decided to put together a few succulent arrangements for our outdoor furniture before Cinco de Mayo and loved the way … +more
How can you not love St-Germain? I am not entirely sure what an elderflower is or looks like or if it even actually exists, but the bottle is so entirely beautiful and the taste so sweet that I am convinced a little St-Germain makes everything better. This was the basis for our latest cocktail hour experiment which we have now dubbed the Sparkling Marie Antoinette mostly because it is so french and so femme that we had to give it … +more
True fact: As temperatures begin to heat up, the number of layers you can comfortably wear in one ensemble goes significantly down. Just because you can’t rock a tank under a collared shirt, under a denim jacket with a scarf on top, though, doesn’t mean you can’t still add depth and interest. I have been loving statement earrings lately for just that reason! (I scored these amazing Givenchy stunners from a Nordstrom Rack that will be making an appearance … +more
When our CSA box arrived last week chock full of strawberries, I wasn’t the least bit surprised. The central coast must just be in full strawberry swing because it was the the third week in a row that they were in our box. Now don’t get me wrong, I love strawberries! But after three weeks of strawberry smoothies, strawberries in our salads, and snacks of fresh strawberries, I figured it was time to do something a litte different so I … +more
Today’s Her Style damsel? The one and only Megan Gilger of Hitch Design Studio.