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!
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SoLa Dresses 20% off for New Year's!

Haven't found the perfect outfit for New Year's Eve yet? All dresses at SoLa are 20% off today and tomorrow only. This offer is for people on the SoLa email list only. If you aren't a SoLa rewards member, then you can easily become one by signing up in the store. It doesn't cost anything and they only send a few emails a year to let you know when their sales and events are, so that you can keep austin stylish and save. Check out some of these super cute SoLa New Year's Eve dresses

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Rodarte for Target: Deal or Dud?

Designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy have taken their fashions from the runway to the mass market with their Rodarte line for Target. The line has been out at Target stores for about a week now and I have finally gotten a chance to check it out. Rodarte for Target will be at Target through January 31st.

When I first got a glimpse of the clothing online I thought it looked like there was some potential for cool clothes at affordable prices. Unfortunately a majority of the time, cheap prices = cheap product. After seeing the clothes in person, I have to say that I was very displeased with the fabrics. Cheap fabrics just do not look or feel good in person and the Rodarte for Target fabric choices were a major turn off for me.

The style of the pieces are definitely funkier than you would normally see at a discount department store, and some of the pieces appear kinda cute. However, the funky high fashion aspect of the clothes seems to get kind of lost in the Target atmosphere. I'm not sure that most Target shoppers would look at a see-through pink blouse and feel like trying that on in a store where you can also purchase light bulbs and milk. Usually tops that you have to wear a camisole under, have the camisole attached to it in stores such as a Target, and I think there is a reason for this. This top just looks bizarre in the Target context.

I really didn't see any pieces that I felt were outstanding. Although, I find that the fashionable lines at Target are always really picked over by the time I get to them. This swimsuit looked like it might have potential with a cute pattern and style, but I didn't have time to try it on.


Overall I would have to give the Rodarte Target line a D. I felt like this line was something that came out of fashion school. It's as if the designers thought "how can we make this skirt fashionable? Let's add some tulle." This line is supposed to be avant garde fashion for the masses but it just looks like cheap clothes for the unfortunate. It looks like more of a dud than a deal to me.


To check out the full collection online click here


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Local After Christmas Sales

I've got the scoop on 2 local Austin sales for after Christmas.

Adelante Boutique is having a huge ONE DAY ONLY sale the day after Christmas, December 26th. Everything at Adelante (except already discounted merchandise) will be 20% off.

Soigne Boutique is having a dress sale that starts December 26th and lasts til January 1st. All dresses are 20% off.

If y'all know of any other local stylish after Christmas sales, post em here. And I don't know about y'all, but I am excited to see what the stores are gonna get for Spring. I will be posting about what to look forward to with Spring fashion soon. So stay tuned!


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Holiday Sale at Minx!

Minx Boutique is one of the many awesome boutiques in the 2nd St.District. Minx is having a holiday sale right now where everything (except already discounted items) is 25% off. If you haven't been to Minx before, then this week might be a good time to check them out. This is a higher end boutique so 25% off will make a big price difference. Check em out.

Local Costs Less: The Bib Necklace

The bib necklace is the current standout jewelry piece that will definitely get you noticed. One of the things that makes this necklace so great is it's versatility. Wear it with a nice dress and heels for a fancy affair, or throw it on with a t-shirt and jeans to add some sparkle and interest. When you want to create an outfit but are feeling stuck, you can put on the bib necklace and instantly you look like a fashionista with little effort.

Harper's Bazaar featured the bib necklace in their November issue. You can get the Oscar de La Renta bib necklace at Saks Fifth Avenue for $750.

But luckily, you Austin gals can get this look for less at one of your favorite local boutiques, SoLa for only $35.



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