Organic Makeup Done W3LL

Up until fairly recently I never really paid attention to what ingredients went into my makeup, then a friend showed me this website where you can look up your products and see what ingredients they contain and how toxic they are. It seems crazy to me that there even has to be a website that shows the toxicity level of makeup. Shouldn't something we put on our skin every day be nontoxic? I can't pronounce the ingredients that are in most of the makeup products out there and I'm not even going to try and list them because I wouldn't be able to spell them correctly. People have realized that we should eat natural foods to be healthier, so why would we not want to put natural products on our skin as well?

After realizing the benefit of all natural makeup on your skin and the environment, your next step is to find organic makeup that is actually cool. It's really difficult finding chemical free makeup that is just as good as the usual toxic stuff; there usually isn't much of a selection to choose from. At Sephora I asked for the salespeople to show me the all natural makeup and they didn't really know what to show me. They had a few things that claimed to be organic or at least mostly organic, but the pickings were very slim. Austin fashionistas know that you have to have the right makeup to go along with that cute outfit and we won't settle for anything but the best.

W3LL People is a local Austin all natural makeup and skin care store. They carry their own line of organic makeup created by "makeup guru" Shirley Pinkson alongside dermatologist Dr. Renee Snyder. Shirley was so very kind and helpful to me and just a super cool chick all around. She helped me pick out the perfect color lip gloss (lip gloss is referred to as "Nudist Lip Shine" at W3LL). It was the kind of lip gloss that brings out your natural color and intensifies it, which I love. And what's even better is that it contains ingredients I can spell: pomegranate, beeswax, and green tea. With a price tag of $23 it might be double what you would normally spend on a gloss, but at least you know you are doing your skin, as well as the environment, a favor because there are no chemicals and their packaging is made from corn. Oh, and my lip gloss was "not tested on animals or robots."

For the months of October and November if you purchase the Nudist Lip Shine #4, 100% of the proceeds will go to the fight against breast cancer. "Look Good. Do Good. Be W3LL."

W3LL People is located on South Lamar under the Bridges On The Park apartments.

keep austin stylish... and toxic free


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by george Soiree and Trunk Show With Irene Neuwirth

by george is having a Soiree tomorrow (Wednesday October 28th) from 6 - 8 pm with jewelry designer Irene Neuwirth. Irene is the founder and owner of the L.A. based jewelry company, Irene Neuwirth Inc.. You can meet Irene and check out her jewelry all while sipping a cocktail at by george on 6th and Lamar.

Then, there is the trunk show with Irene on Thursday October 29th from 12 - 5pm where you can buy directly from Irene. The trunk show will remain in the store for purchases from October 30th - October 31st.

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Fashion FAIL Of The Month

I was at work today looking out the window (probably daydreaming about my next outfit) when I saw a horrible crime against fashion and mankind. A woman was walking down the sidewalk in a see through black wrap dress without a slip or anything under it except for a bra and a thong. When I look out the window I don't want to see a bare butt walking down the sidewalk...at least not until Leslie gets back out on the streets again.

Ladies, please don't let this happen to you. People were laughing at this girl after she walked by them and I was embarrassed for her. I have a few tips for making sure this doesn't happen to you:

1. Check your outfit in outdoor lighting. The sunlight can have a different affect on material than indoor lighting.

2. Take a picture of your outfit with a camera using flash. This is particularly helpful if you are going to be somewhere where your picture is going to be taken. Flash can make material see through that you would never think to be see through.

3. Just hold your fabric up to a light to see if you can see through it.

Maybe this girl wanted to walk down the street naked, but I don't think it was on purpose. So be careful before you walk out of the house!

keep austin stylish...and classy ;)

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Adelante Boot Show Review

As I said in a previous post, Adelante Boutique has a selection of vintage cowboy boots for 2 days only. It started today and I went to check out the supply. What I found was a smaller selection than I would have liked. They had a few really cute styles, but unfortunately the majority of sizes were very small. Most of the styles I gravitated towards were size 5 or 6. If you have a small foot then you might be pleased with what they have, but if you wear a size 8 (like me) or above then you probably won't be buying any of their boots. The other negative thing I have to say about their boots was the price. I know cowboy boots can be quite pricey, but these were all vintage boots (dating from around the 70s) and I felt like the prices should have been much lower. Their prices ranged from around $200-300.

I wouldn't really recommend rushing to Adelante for their vintage cowboy boots. However, I would recommend going to Adelante for their clothes in general. Right now they have a decent amount of really cute outerwear as well as a section dedicated to stylish burnt orange clothes that would be great for UT game days.

If you want to check out their boots for yourself, tomorrow is the last day.

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Nordstrom Rack Grand Opening Today

A Nordstrom Rack store is having its grand opening today! It is located in the Gateway Shopping Center. Click here for directions.

Nordstrom Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at 50-60% off original Nordstrom prices.

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Finally A Decent Fabric Store!

If you are a "do it yourself" kinda gal when it comes to fashion and you like to make your own clothes, then you have inevitably gone through the heartache that I myself have endured. You have an idea for a great item of clothing and you decide you are going to sew it yourself. So you go to the fabric store to look for the perfect fabric to turn the idea in your head into a wearable reality. You quickly realize Austin's lack of fabric stores and end up at the closest Jo-Ann's or Hancock's. You search and search for the perfect material. If you are at Jo-Ann's then there is a decent amount of fabric to go through, but unfortunately it's all lackluster and if you are at Hancock's then you are alarmed at the amount of fabric they have and hear yourself saying "this is a FABRIC store, right?" Either way, you leave the store with your dreams shattered and your heart broken. Your great idea for that dress might never be materialized.

For years I have been frustrated with the scarcity of decent fabric stores in Austin, but finally a decent store exists, and what makes it even better is that it's local. The Common Thread has only been open for about 6 weeks, but it already seems to have a loyal following.

Their selection isn't exactly huge, but the ratio of good fabrics to bad fabrics at this store is awesome; every roll of fabric is top notch. There are so many cute patterns and colors to choose from. The majority of the fabric prices range from $6-10 a yard which is worth it because the fabrics are so nice. You just really can't find these types of patterns anywhere else. Their selection of fabrics would be good for clothes as well as home decor. This is where I will go to buy fabric for pillows that I am gonna make for my new bedding, and after one visit the fabric has inspired me to think of an idea for a dress that I want to make.


So, make sure you go The Common Thread if you want to start sewing something, and don't get stuck in the world of big fabric stores with little fabric choices. Good luck with your next project and have fun keeping austin stylish!

The Common Thread is located on South Lamar one block south of Barton Springs Rd.