My Outfit: Ugly Christmas Sweater

Happy Holidays everyone!  I hope your days are merry and bright!

Forget the Mall and Shop Local!

Sure, you could camp out all night in front of that department store or mall for Black Friday sales (I shutter just thinking about this), or you could casually stroll into your local boutique, sip on some cider champagne (this sounds awesome Blue Elephant) and purchase some unique gifts for your loved ones or yourself.  I put together a list of local sales happening this weekend.  Check it out! 

Splendor (Friday 11/25)
-30% off entire store!
-50% off Clearance rack

SoLa (Friday Nov.25 - Sunday 11/27)
-Buy one get one half off Jewelry Sale

Stella Says Go (Friday 11/25 - Monday 11/28)
-15% - 50% off entire store!
-20% off Sale items
-get a $125 gift card for the price of $100

Cypress Vanguard
-check out their fb page to stay updated on all the deals this collective house has going on this weekend

ATown
-25% off select outerwear (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-Free scarf of your choice with a purchase of $100 or more (Friday 11/25)
-Free select jewelry with a purchase of $50 or more (Friday 11/25)
-buy one get one free OPI nail polish (Friday 11/25)
-free scarf and hat with a purchase of $240 or more (Friday 11/25)

Blue Elephant
-25% off all outerwear (now - 11/27)
-every purchase of $50 or more get a pair of leg warmers or gloves (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-every purchase of $100 or more get a free scarf or wrap (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-every purchase of $200 or more get a free scarf and hat (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-Clearance apparel Buy One Get One Free (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-buy 2 get one free OPI nail polish (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-first 20 shoppers to make a purchase on Friday get a free gift bag
-plus there will be cider champagne cocktails

Feathers
-2 sale racks with brand new markdowns
-get a $20 gift card for every $100 spent (Saturday 11/26)

Adelante (Friday 11/25 - Saturday 11/26)
-30% - 50% off select clothing, jewelry, gifts
-15% off sale items

Hem Jeans (Friday 11/25 - Sunday 11/27)
-20% off entire store

Kendra Scott (now - 11/28)
-20% off (online only) with code 20SITEWIDE

Besides all these awesome local sales, there is also the Vintage Style Fest this weekend AND the Renegade Craft Fair!  PLUS this Saturday is Small Business Saturday, which means you can get $25 back when you use your American Express card to buy something at a small business.  You can register your card here.






Happy Holidays! And Happy Shopping!


Joanna Wilkinson
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Upcoming Event: Vintage Style Fest

Skip on the malls this weekend because the merchandise they have is a snoozefest.  Instead, why not check out all the amazing vintage this town has to offer and go to the Vintage Style Fest.

What:

• 2 day vintage clothing tour
• vendors: Frock On Vintage, Second Time Around Boutique, The Fresh Up, Lovely Austin, Cream Vintage, Hog Wild Vintage, Room Service Vintage, Splendor, Blue Velvet, Flashback Vintage, Bead It, Retro Rubbish, American Icon Austin, My Saucy Mustache, Ermine Vintage, Jewelmint, The Ultimate Message, 5 Stack Vintage, Vagabond Vintage Clothing, Redemption Garb
• benefits Movember
• Admission is free but a wristband will get you free food and beverages, special discounts, a Movember goodie bag, and Free entry to SLACKER Magazine's Movember party
• $5 pre sale wristband - you can buy your wristband at any participating vendor
• $10 Day of - Tickets day of the event are CASH ONLY and available at each location.

Where:

http://www.austinvintagestylefest.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/map2.pdf

When:

• Saturday, Nov. 26th 10am - 6pm
• Sunday, Nov. 27th 10am - 6pm

Joanna Wilkinson

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Black Friday Sales

Honestly I have never even really tried to do shop on Black Friday for fear of being run over by over ambitious shoppers and crowded mall parking lots.  But, if you want the benefit of Black Friday sales without the fear of injury, I suggest trying to shop at some local stores.  Your chances of being run over by a shopping cart at a local boutique are slim to none.

Here are some of the local boutique Black Friday sales that will be going on this weekend:

Stars and Stripes

  

I went around to the local boutiques and found some 4th of July inspired fashion.  Now, I'm not suggesting you wear a handful of these pieces together for this weekend, unless you want to look like you just stepped off an Uncle Sam parade float.  However, most of these pieces could be worn separately year round.  I especially am in love with the navy and white striped dress from Stanton.  It's a perfect representation of the Austin "casually chic" vibe because it looks quite chic but is made out of a comfortable cotton and feels as comfy as a worn in tee.

 

luxe Apothetique

Fun Fashion Find: Taco Pocket

I'm not really sure if this is exactly a fashion find or not because I'm not sure what you would put in this taco pocket. Use it as a coin purse maybe? A makeup travel bag? I just don't know, but whatever you do, make sure you have eaten a good meal before using this guy or else you might be caught choking on a zipper pull.

(For the record, I don't think this taco bag is going to win any fashion awards, I just thought it was too funny not to post.)

Taco Pocket found at Blue Elephant


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Save 50% at Blue Elephant!

This is one of those times where you should be glad that you are a fan of my blog on facebook, or a follower on google, OR follower on twitter. Yes, there are many ways to keep up with "keep austin stylish."

But anyway, the chance to buy this deal ends at midnight tonight! So hurry up! (once you have purchased the voucher, it expires June 24)

Click here to purchase a voucher for one of my favorite local boutiques, Blue Elephant. You pay $25 for a $50 voucher. This means you save $25 (i.e. 50%!)



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Refined Punk Rock

"I love your cuff. It's so refined and punk rock at the same time." - girl at Prototype Vintage




I got this fab bracelet at Blue Elephant. I love pairing it with bright colors like this dress from SoLa. Local fashion wins.



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Sweetheart Sale

Francesca's Collections is having a sale for Valentine's.

20% off regularly priced items til February 19th!

Francesca's is located on N.Lamar right next to Blue Elephant

Be My Valentine: Part 2

Valentine's Day is this weekend! In Part 1 of Be My Valentine, I suggested the store Teddies for Bettys for your sexy undergarment shopping. Now that you are confident with what you will be wearing underneath, it's time to make sure you like what else you have on.


The perfect Valentine date outfit is naturally a dress. You will feel confident in a cute dress that is flattering for your figure, and if you are confident then your date will think you are hot! I suggest you shop at Blue Elephant for this weekend.

Blue Elephant is a local boutique on North Lamar that carries a mixture of designer brands such as Marc by Marc Jacobs and True Religion, as well as some not as pricey but equally cute pieces.



Right now Blue Elephant has a really nice selection of fun dresses that would be perfect for this weekend. It's particularly nice to see a selection of dresses with lots of fun flirty color.


Blue Elephant also has awesome makeup and beauty products, including fabulous brands such as Tokyo Milk and Fresh. So after you find a super cute outfit on the right hand side of the store, you can move on to the left side and grab something that will make you smell irresistible (I suggest Dead Sexy by Tokyo Milk).


Blue Elephant also has quite a bit of accessories, so you can pick out the perfect jewelry and maybe even a Marc Jacobs clutch to complete your Valentine look. I hope y'all find something that makes you feel confident and sexy this Valentines!




P.S. Blue Elephant has the Joe's Jean Leggings that I posted about recently. They were actually pretty comfy! Of the Joe's leggings they only had the black distressed ones, but they also had a couple of other brands and styles of the jean leggings.


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And a Happy New Year

#$*% 2009! 2010 is about to be here. Here's some inspiration for New Year's Eve. I've noted which items are from local stores.

top and necklace: Blue Elephant
hat: Room Servicejacket: Goodie Two Shoes

ring: SoLa


have a fun and safe new year's!
and

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