Recap: Strut 512 Fashion. Art. Music. Giving

I don't know if y'all noticed, but, last Thursday my Events page was filled with a row of back to back fashion events.  I did a little party hopping and already buzzed from my Stella Says Go birthday party drink, I made my way to the Strut 512 event which was raising money for Spirit Reins.  Spirit Reins is an awesome organization that uses horses to help emotionally or behaviorally challenged children.  

By now I have totally gotten this whole Austin fashion show thing down.  I know that if I get to a show much later than when it is supposed to start I won't miss anything.  This is because Austin fashion shows are almost always horribly uncoordinated and never start on time.  Therefore, I wasn't as much concerned about when the fashion show would start as I was concerned about how much tequila my margarita had in it.  After convincing the bartender to put an extra shot in my drink, I think I would have enjoyed this fashion show no matter what the fashion looked like.

After my bathroom break I naturally made my way to the bar again to get another drink, because, why wouldn't I need a drink while I'm shooting runway photos?  By the time the show started I think I was pretty drunk so it definitely might have been the tequila talking but, I actually enjoyed this fashion show.  I especially liked seeing the artsy "Project Runway grocery store challenge" type repurposed designs from San Antonio designer John Castro of Kastro Kills.  That last gold dress was like if Princess Leia in the gold bikini had a love child with C-3PO.

Check out my photos from the show:

Mana Culture

Upcoming Event: Strut 512 Fashion. Art. Music. Giving

What:

• Food
• Drinks
• Live Music by Rock House
• Fashion and Live Auction
• DJ Johnny Bravvo
• Fashion Show with local boutiques and designers: 81 Poppies, Mana Culture, John Castro with Kastro Kills, Catherine Nicole Jewelry
• Benefits Spirit Reins
• Advance Tickets $30, $40 at the door

Where:

• Umlauf sculpture garden and museum
• 605 Robert E Lee Road

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When:

• Thursday, May 12
• 6:30 - 10 pm

Joanna

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Do Not Feed The Bears

When I used to work at SoLa we sold these locally designed furry hats for a brief period of time and whenever there weren't any customers in the store I would sneak over and try on one of these playful Chia Hats and try to decide which color I liked the best.  These hats are so ridiculous that they are almost like wearing a costume.  But that's what makes them so great.

I finally bought a Chia Hat at Parts and Labour the other day.  I decided to go with this little brown one.  I had to get a size small which according to the Chia Hat website is meant for small children.  Even though I'm 25 years old I guess I'm still a child at heart (and head).

Old Hollywood Glamour

Okay so, the other day I showed y'all a behind the scenes look at the photo shoot I did with model Arianna McKinney, hair and makeup stylist Keith Patillo of Shine Salon, and photograhper Gregg Cestaro.  Here is the end result.  The awesome photos by Gregg Cestaro...

Once again, thank you to the local stores who provided me with amazing pieces to show y'all: Adelante, SoLa, Mana Culture, Amelia's Retro-Vogue, and Megan Summerville.  Everything borrowed from local stores are in stores now and available for purchase.

Peacock feather hair clip: SoLa

Earrings: Model's own

Dress: Stylist's own (mine)

Behind the Scenes

This past weekend I had the opportunity to be the wardrobe stylist for a photo shoot with model Arianna McKinney.  Arianna wanted to do an old-school vintage Hollywood glamour type of shoot in order to add some vintage inspired photos to her portfolio.  I was so excited to get to style this shoot for many reasons.  For one, this was the first shoot I styled for someone other than myself.  Secondly, I am really into old-school movies and vintage glamour.  And thirdly, I got to work with a fabulous photographer, Gregg Cestaro, and make up and hair stylist, Keith Patillo of Shine Salon.

I of course went to some awesome local boutiques to borrow clothes for this shoot.  I'm really glad I got the opportunity to show the local resources we have here to create an old Hollywood look.  Thank you to Adelante, SoLa, Mana Culture, Amelia's Retro-Vogue, and Megan Summerville for providing me with some amazing pieces.

In addition to borrowing from these stores, I also pulled pieces from my own personal collection, as well as Arianna's.  The end result is awesome and I can't wait to show y'all the photos that Gregg took.  But for now, you get a behind the scenes sneak peek from the photos I took on set at Arianna's pretty house:

STYLE Watch: South First Fashion Show

Where: South First Fashion Show at Mana Culture

When: Friday, Oct. 1 2010

Recap: South First Fashion Show

When a fashion show starts out with a girl wrapped in a giant python Britney Spears "I'm A Slave For You" style and dances to a tribal drum beat, you know it's going to be a fun show.  But, fashion shows in South Austin are almost always a blast.  A little on the cooky side sometimes, but always unique, South Austin fashion never disappoints.  (And just FYI, I couldn't stop taking photos of that snake girl because it was way too cool.  And my desire to own a snake has now been rekindled.)

The South First Fashion Show, which was held at boutique Mana Culture last Friday, was put together by the non-profit organization Cause to Celebrate.  The mission of Cause to Celebrate is to support local Austin businesses and charities by putting on fun events such as fashion shows and parties.

South First Fashion Show

Mana Culture, the small local South Austin boutique, is hosting a jungle themed fashion show this Friday.  This show is a charitable event for Cause to Celebrate.  What is Cause to Celebrate?  It is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting local Austin businesses and charities through fun unique events.