January 26, 2012

As frequent travelers, the value of a cool hotel is not lost on us.

Boutique hotels are our favorite, and Austin has recently welcomed a new kid on the block–Heywood Hotel. Situated in an “upcycled” bungalow in East Austin, Heywood features seven guest rooms–total. Each room is different, and the overall feeling is modern-meets-retro.

The Heywood is surrounded by local restos, lounges and shops and is within walking distance of downtown, 6th Street, the convention center and Lady Bird Lake. But if you don’t feel like walking, you can always use one of the hotel’s complimentary bicycles that are included in every room. How very Austin.

January 24, 2012

What’s that they say? One man’s trash is another man’s treasure? Ah, yes.

Never has the old adage been more true than at this Sunday’s first-ever Swap & Flea at Dallas’ The Gypsy Wagon. Here’s the deal: 20 vendors (including The Gypsy Wagon) will be set up in the parking lot behind the store, selling anything and everything they want to get rid of–this will range from merchandise to fixtures to…well, anything. It’s going to be six hours (11am – 5pm) of crazy-good bargains.

Bonus: You’re more than welcome to bring anything you want to get rid of as well! But, only good stuff please (think vintage, gently-used treasures)–after all, this is a classy affair.

January 23, 2012

Ok, bargain-hunters, this one’s for you.

Austin’s Le Garage Sale returns this weekend! Get ready to shop all your favorite Austin- and Texas-based boutiques, all under one roof and all on sale.

The lineup includes Adelante, Bootleg, By George, C Jane, Maya Star (and sister store Co Star), Gallery D, Girl Next Door, Plain Ivey Jane…and so many more.

Note that there are no changing rooms at this event, so it’s definitely a good idea to sport a base layer of leggings and a cami so that you can throw things on over them.

Also, note that the location has changed and Le Garage is now taking place at the Austin Convention Center (not the Palmer Events Center). $10 at the door gets you all the bargain-hunting you can handle.

Saturday: 11am – 6pm

Sunday: noon – 5pm

January 20, 2012

Dum dum duh-dum…here comes the…well…you.

If you’re a bride-to-be, that is. And if you are, you know how unbelievably stressful it can be to a) plan the wedding b) find the dress and c) pay for it all. Ha, and you thought finding the groom was tricky business!

Well, you’re in luck–at least on points b) and c)–because Highland Park Village’s Warren-Barron Bridal is having a sample sale this Sunday. That’s right, it’s one day only. From 11am – 4pm, you can scour the likes of Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta to find your perfect dress, each of which will be marked down by 40% – 80%. Talk about style and savings, right? Right.

Appointments aren’t necessary, so we recommend showing up early to get your pick of gowns.

January 19, 2012

Today through Sunday, save up to 70% at Meadow’s Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale! Expect great deals on all of your (and our, duh) favorite brands like Alice+Olivia, Ali Ro, Tucker, Haute Hippie and Joie–not to mention the handbags and jewelry. Oh, the possibilities…

January 17, 2012

It’s time to eat good in Galveston! This week (through Saturday) marks the city’s inaugural restaurant week, during which participating restaurants offer prix-fixe menus to showcase what they do best. For lunch and/or dinner, you can select from a stellar lineup of eateries–like Bernardo’s at Hotel Galvez, Gumbo Bar and Olympia–with meals priced at $10, $15, $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 or $45.

January 13, 2012

There’s a pretty bitter chill in the Dallas air–one that our arsenal of light- to mid-weight jackets just won’t conquer. Hence, there’s probably a puffer in all of our very near futures.

That being said, the St. Bernard Sports Midnight Madness Sale couldn’t have come at a better time! Today through Sunday, the Inwood Village location is 20% – 50% off storewide, plus an additional 20% off markdowns. Bonus: the store is literally open until midnight tonight only.

So you can snag that puffer for a steal, along with the store’s shockingly good selection of contemporary sportswear.

Sure, the holidays may have just come and gone, but that’s not going to stop our desire to shop–no sirrie! Bored with all the clearance racks at the mall? Yeah, us too. The antidote? Tomorrow’s Second Saturday Art Walk in McKinney, during which Historic Downtown McKinney’s many shops, restos and art galleries are open late–until 10pm in most cases.

Two of our McKinney faves, Patina Green and Gray Living are taking part in the shindig, and you can check out the full list of participants here.

Bonus: there will be live music throughout the square to get you in that good ol’ shopping mood…

January 12, 2012

Every second Thursday of the month, Waco favorite Bloom & Bee Swanky hosts a new in-store event, and this month’s guest is silver metal artist Lisa Monroe. She’ll have an in-store trunk show for her baubles from 5 – 7pm and you can also watch her work in-store.

And if you’re not in the market for new jewelry, don’t fret–everything, and we do mean everything, at Bloom & Bee Swanky is on sale 10% – 75% off to boot! It’s perfect for that whole “New Year, new you, new space” thing you’ve got going on…

January 11, 2012

Malouf’s in Lubbock is hosting a Lafayette 148 spring 2012 trunk show today! Season after season, the line always has looks we crave, and to help us put a little less pressure on our pocketbooks, Malouf’s is offering $50 off your trunk show purchase when you call to schedule an appointment during the show!

Hint: the shorts-suit is going to have a major moment this spring, as seen on tons of runways, so start getting those gams in shape!