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
keep austin stylish

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:

Recap: Fall Fashion Show with Hem, Stanton, and Estilo

Thursday night I went to the Fall Fashion Show put on by Hem Jeans, Stanton, and Estilo.   The fashion show was hosted at Embellish Nail Salon & Boutique in Westlake.  Seeing as I'm not a wealthy mom, I don't spend much time in that area of town, so it was kinda fun to hang out in a different area.  

The Embellish here was a lot bigger, a lot pinker (pink walls pink ceiling, pink everything),  and had a lot more accessories than the Embellish in the Triangle.  They actually had a cute selection of shoes and accessories including jewelry, sunglasses, wallets, and more. 

Hem and Stanton Fashion Events

Hem Jeans and Stanton Clothing Co. are having 2 fashion events this week.

First, Hem and Stanton are teaming up with Estilo to bring you a Fall Fashion Show this Thursday hosted by Embellish Nails & Boutique.  There will be complimentary cocktails and cupcakes (whoo!).  They will also be giving out swag bags to the first 75 guests and everyone can enjoy 20% off any purchases.  DJ Johnny Bravvo (does Johnny Bravvo with two v's look like Johnny Bravo the cartoon?) will be providing the music.

Home On The Range

This weekend I went home to where I grew up, Ft.Worth, Texas.  My personal style has evolved throughout my lifetime into something that I now think of as an "East meets West" look.  This photo shoot represents more of the West side and explains why I always wear cowboy boots.

In about 2 weeks I will be in Taiwan.  So you can stay tuned for the East side photo shoot coming soon.

Admiring the Hem Window Art

Have y'all ever noticed the awesome art that is in the windows of Hem Jeans?  It's pretty cool because it incorporates 3 iconic Austin things: the Frost Bank tower, the Capitol, and the Alamo Drafthouse;  but everything is all denim-y.  I think this artwork was designed by Pixel Peach Studio which, in spite of making websites (including their own) that automatically play music, they make some of the most badass websites and graphic design. 

Everyone: please stop making websites that automatically play music when you go to them! This is beyond annoying.  The Hem website is awesome, but make sure your speakers are turned down low or off. Ugh.

Pixel Peach Studio is also behind this year's Austin Fashion Week posters.

I Caved

So, I caved on all fronts today.  I've never been a fan of jean shorts (a.k.a. jorts), but I caved and bought a pair today.  It was so hot and I had on my skinny jeans and I just couldn't take it anymore.  And they are kinda in style this summer.  Plus, I had a pair of grey Paige jeans that have been collecting dust in my closet for quite some time now, so I took them to Hem and got a $30 credit.  Granted, $30 takes you about as far as your mailbox there.  These J Brand shorts were still pretty pricey and buying them put me over my budget that I had clearly set out for myself, but, oh well, I caved.  At least I have something to wear during the summer when I don't feel like wearing a dress. 

Stanton Grand Opening Party Recap

Conquerors of the denim world of Austin, sisters Loree and Aimee have branched out from their jean store Hem to venture into clothing other than denim.  Stanton clothing company carries clothes for both women and men.  The sisters wanted to create a shop that was for the everyday woman and man with affordable clothes including dresses, tanks, tops, and some jewelry for the gals and casual polos, button downs, and shorts for the guys.

Stanton Grand Opening

You know that jean store on W.12th St called hem?  Well if you don't, you should check them out if you are looking for high quality denim.  Hem carries high end denim brands for both women and men including True Religion, J.Brand, People's Liberation, and more.  One of the coolest things about hem is that they have a vintage department and if you donate your gently used premium denim you receive a $30 credit to use in the store.