Nikki - S. Congress Ave., Austin [SxSW]

"I got it at a second hand market in Shanghai. I came here with some bands (but am not in a band)."

I actually chased Nikki down, because - wow! That gold and orange cape is daring and colorful and broadcasts personal style.


I believe she said these were Converse from Shanghai. The pattern reminds me of ladybugs.



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Sherry - S. Congress Ave., Austin [SxSW]

"Texas."

I've met Sherry before, at Schmidt's in the Mission District of SF. She recognized me because I was talking to her dinner companion, someone I worked with once, about fashionist. She was at SxSW filming a campaign for Converse, but this campaign was based in Shanghai. Which means, she also has a rad job. She was dressed weather perfect for Austin. Bloomer shorts! T-shirt with a thin hoodie layer! Practical! Yet not boring!



A look at her gray suede ankle boots.



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Maggie - Hotel San Jose, Austin (Quick Shots) [SxSW]

The always lovely Maggie Mason.


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David - Monroe Street W., Austin [SxSW]

"My philosophy in general. Simple. Stuff that fits and feels good."

Relaxed gray and black, denim and cotton, not skinny (jeans), yet these clothes fit him well.


A look at his Chuck Taylor's.



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Jackie - Hotel San Jose, Austin [SxSW]

"This outfit is inspired by wanting to be comfortable, but put together after a night out."

Pulling off an outfit has as much to do with your bearing as it does the fit and color of the outfit itself. Jackie looks great in this low-key on top and graphic on bottom outfit. Also? Great hair.


Love these rings, but especially enamored with how she stacks these thin gold rings of varying shapes.


Brown leather boots that pop next to the black and white graphic.



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[PSA] Charity Fashion Show - Fort Mason, SF

[photography by Alex Greenburg]

The West Coast's largest fashion show is coming up this weekend. On April 2nd, Charity Fashion Show will present 40 designers to 1200 fashionable attendees at Fort Mason's Festival Pavilion.

The designers will come from across the US and include names like Milly, Tracy Reese, Future Heretics, and Winter Kate (Nicole Richie's label).


[photography by Alex Greenburg]

All seats are prime and tickets include access to the sponsor filled pre-show lounge with complimentary wine tasting for 21+. Priority tickets are $80. General Admission tickets are $50.

04.02.11 | Festival Pavilion @ Fort Mason | SF
Press @6p, Doors @7p, Show @8p

Also, you can feel good about the good time you're having since the event will benefit The Princess Project.

Tickets are going fast, so make sure you buy yours soon.

And if you can't make it to the show, consider stopping by the after party at Supper Club in San Francisco's SoMa District. Tickets are just $10. (Free with Charity Fashion Show ticket.)


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Holly - Trinity Street, Austin [SxSW]

"I guess colors that work well together. Bright pops of color. Things that are easy to pull on in one go. A dress, you don't have to think about it, you just pull it on."

Holly is the lovely writer behind Nothing But Bonfires, before this she was regaling me with stories of her working relationship with the Travelocity Gnome. Besides her prowess with the pen, Holly manages to look put together and colorful every time I run into here (which, granted, isn't often in SF). Here she wears a lovely tomato-y colored dress that looks like it travels well. And for added pow, she has on this great beaded necklace.


Tan leather slingback peep toes.



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Polka dots and Wing tips - Fader Fort, Austin (Quick Shots) [SxSW]

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Lisa - W. 3rd St., Austin [TxSCC]

"This outfit is largely inspired by spring and since we're at austin ballet, I wanted to do something that is very vintage inspired and very feminine."

As anyone who knows me in in real life will attest, the pull of tulle and pink is strong. Here Lisa manages to find a vintage tutu-esque dress (pretty sure my inability to easily find a vintage tutu that fits, is what delays me).


Amazing gold heels to match the belt.



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Jeri Lynn - W. 3rd St., Austin [TxSCC]

"I like vintage."

Jeri Lynn is four months pregnant and looking amazing in this vintage red polka dot dress with an elastic waistband to stretch where she needs it. Like how her self designed jewelry drapes breezily on her frame. Perfect.


Great yellow platform sandals.



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Heather - W. 3rd St., Austin [TxSCC]

"Definitely, a lot of it is other bloggers. And also finding something that is a good fit for both function and fashion. I feel way more comfortable in skirts and dresses than in pants. So I never wear pants."

Heather embraces her inner cupcake. Great red polka dot dress, with a cluster dot pattern. I am in love with this navy cardigan with a crochet collar.


Perforated tan peep-toes with a small chunky heel.


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Chris - S. Congress Ave., Austin [SxSW]

"Probably everything I've ever seen and felt, up until now."

I am pleasingly intrigued and visually tickled when people match their outfits so deliberately. Red shades, red button up, and red on his shoes. Does he have a blue version, a green version, a yellow version? Or is this a red only thing?


A look at his cowboy boots.



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Alaina (Ms. Single Mama) - S. Congress Ave., Austin [SxSW]

"I'm actually from Columbus, Ohio, but I actually used to live in Texas, so I can never lose the boots. So I always wear boots with just about everything. And comfort!"

Cute dress.


Cowboy boots.


Alaina mentions I stop her on the street.

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Jenna and Blair - S. Congress Ave., Austin (Quick Shots) [SxSW]

Jenna: "Basically I'm going for the casual funky look. I kind of wanted to mix a little vintage with designer and Forever21, just a little bit of everything. And just comfort. We're twins, so when we get ready, we just try not to wear the same thing, but we frequently have on the same colors."
Blair: "I guess what inspires my style is moreso, just... Art, magazines, and movies. I pay attention to the Vogue fashion trends."





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