Fashionistas,
Here are two restaurants I love, Malaga Tapas & Bar in Austin and Samar by Stephan Pyles in Dallas. Both equally exotic and delicious, they’re perfect downtown hot spots to dine and shine in your most fashionable ensemble. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Samar, so the menu may have changed, but I’m sure whatever they’re serving is phenomenal. Malaga favorite: breaded and fried goat cheese drizzled with honey. It will change your life. Samar favorite: Potatoes and chorizo with egg. So good, it’s on the lunch and dinner menu. Enjoy!
Mexican Martini
Plato de Quesos y Fruta
Crab Stuffed Portabella (middle plate)- "Hongos Rellenos de Txangurro"
Mejillones en Salsa de Pimientos
Potatoes and Chorizo with Organic Egg
I think this was fried calamari. It was paired with rice with squid ink and aioli. Delicious!
Spinach and Goat Cheese Naan (right)- Perfect addition to any meal.
Hi Fashionistas,
I’m still in the middle of surviving SXSW and setting up an online vintage store with my friend (yay! super excited about this project), but wanted to share a few things that came across my desk recently.
1. The Dallas Vintage Clothing & Jewelry Show
March 16-17 in Grapevine Convention Center, 1209 South Main Street, Grapevine TX
Friday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(advance tickets $20, $8 at the door)
I missed the Austin Vintage Glamporium back in October and I’m thrilled to see that another vintage event is happening in Grapevine. I believe Vintage Martini will be one of the many fab vendors, and I’ve heard nothing but great things about them.
Mar 17-18 – Austin – Palmer Events Center
Austin Show Hours — Saturday 10a – 5p Sunday 11a – 5p Early Shopper Hours — Saturday 8:30a-10a Early Shopper Fee-$10
I’ve gotten mixed reviews about the City-Wide Garage Sale- sometimes there are great finds and sometimes there doesn’t seem to be much variety. But all in all, I think it’s worth the $5 bucks to go inside and see if you can find that special piece. I found an incredible gold and coral brooch the last time I went and got a great bargain on it!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
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Fashionistas, this just came across my desk- enjoy!! Fashionably Yours, Nik MORE TORY BURCH, J.BRAND, TWELFTH STREET, GUCCI AND THEORY HAS ARRIVED! DON’T FORGET ABOUT THIS WEEK’S SHOW!
Almost time for Spring! Re-Finery and little cupcakes company are teaming up next week:
Thursday, February 23rd from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
5431 W. University Blvd
Find something for you AND your little ones!
Shop Tory Burch galore, Trina Turk, Marni, Jimmy Choo, Milly, Gucci and more!
Come see all the cute Kids items from little cupcakes - New Twirl Skirts, Seersucker Bathing Suits,
Personalized Boys & Girls Tees, Easter Goodies, Bella Bliss Spring line, Mexican Dresses,
Monogrammed & Felt Flower Headbands, and More! |
FIG is only open to the public for its twice-annual FIG Finale!
FIG FINALE 75% OFF SALE!!
1807 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75201
Next FIG Finale: February 9, 10 and 11
FIG finale is a spectacular sale during which the area’s top stores come together at FIG and sell their women’s, men’s and kid’s clothing, accessories and shoes to the public at up to 75 percent discount. It is a shopper’s paradise, with numerous great retailers offering their designer merchandise at unbeatable prices.
VIP Pass – $50
2 Day Pass – $20
Day Pass – $15
Friday, February 10th – 11am to 8pm
Saturday, February 11th – 11am to 5pm
No strollers or large bags allowed.
For information, call 214.748.4344, ext. 326 or email Megan@fashionindustrygallery.com
Fashionistas, I’ve been going to this premier shopping event for years, and I have NEVER been disappointed! Check out some of my past fab finds here.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
Dolly Python…just by the name, you know you’re in for something unusual and amazing. In the same vein of vintage wackiness as Austin’s Uncommon Objects, Dolly Python is a mecca of rare clothing, accessories, furniture and other fun tchotchkes. Located at 1916 N. Haskell Avenue in Dallas, Dolly does have one thing that Uncommon Objects doesn’t: Melinda the psychic. Every Saturday she does palm readings- $15 for 15 minutes. So while at Dolly Python, you can shop for things from the past and get a glimpse of your future.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
Photo Credit: WENN.com
We were at Sunday’s Mavs Game, which was also the debut of reality stars Lamar and Khloe Kardashian Odom in Dallas. We thought it odd that Khloe was not at the game, but as it turns out she was in an area under our suite. So no wonder we never saw her!
If you’d like to meet Khloe and embrace the Holiday’s spirit of giving, she is also having a toy drive at City Hall Plaza tomorrow, Wednesday, December 21, from 12pm – 2pm to benefit Children’s Hospital of Dallas.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
GO MAVS!
Fashionistas,
The Very Best of Versace for H&M Collection is available at Northpark Center in Dallas starting TODAY. There is already a line outside the store! There is such a fashion frenzy that H&M has set up a shopping system to make scooping up your favorites a bit easier. The Ladies’ Collection ranges from about $29.95 to $399 while the Men’s Collection is priced about $17.95 to $299. If you love bold and bright with a touch of rock ‘n roll edginess, then this is the Collection for you. Happy Shopping!
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
Laced with Romance- Matt McCoy
Dear Fashionistas,
Are you ready for Vintage Glamporium, “an exhilarating shopping experience that brings together the best vintage clothing and accessory vendors of Texas and beyond?”
This Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9th, at ZACH Theatre, be sure to check out a host of top notch vintage vendors, who have carefully curated the best ensembles and accessories for men and women.
Vintage all-stars include local favorites such as Laced with Romance, Big Bertha’s Bargain Basement, Fabulous Mess Vintage, and Feathers Boutique AND stylish neighbors such as Vintage Martini (Dallas, TX), Style Station (Waco, TX), Cheap Thrills (Tulsa, OK) and The Vintagemobile (Dallas, TX).
This is a weekend you won’t want to miss! And PLEASE, for those attending please snap a few photos to share with the rest of us. I would be there myself, but I have other fabulous events to attend, as two of my dear friends are getting married this weekend- to each other! Also, I’ll be celebrating my own one-year anniversary! Ah, l’amor! : )
WHO: Founded by Angie Ferrer Domecq Owner of Angelica DeBiase online boutique & Masha Harmeier Co-owner of Feathers Boutique
WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
WHERE: ZACH Theatre 1426 Toomey Rd. Austin, TX 78704 ADMISSION: Daily Early Shopper Tickets (12:00 pm – 1:00pm): $10 Daily General Admission: $5 Tickets are CASH ONLY and are available at the door PARKING: Free parking in the Zachary Scott Theatre lot or on the street
WEBSITE: http://www.vintageglamporium.com/vintage/Welcome.html
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=209440835745466
*Note some vendors will accept cash or credit, others will accept cash only
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
Dear Fashionistas,
This week marked a momentous occasion for thread-conscious fashion enthusiasts in Texas… our H&M has finally arrived.
If you’re like me, chances are you’ve been waiting years for H&M to move to Texas. And while it’s been a long time coming, I can tell you, it was worth the wait. (Even socialite Gregg Asher made an appearance.)
So, why Dallas, why now? Well as it turns out, H&M has been eyeing the Dallas market since it opened its first U.S. location (New York) in 2000. And the clothing giant has plans to expand to even more Texas markets in the future, said spokeswoman Jennifer Ward.
The two-story, 24,000 square-foot shopping mecca is brimming with a variety of styles to suit every discriminating Dallasites’ taste, at any age (teens, adults and children) and for any occasion (casual, business, and party wear). Fortunately, H&M will continue its practice of collaborating with the world’s hottest designers to bring us high-end, yet affordable, clothing. (BTW, I died for the Lanvin collection.)
After all, high-end, yet affordable, fashion is what H&M is known for and what sets it apart from other retailers world-wide. Accessories start as low as $5, denim as low as $15 and dresses $30…you can spend less than $100 for an entire ensemble and still look like you stepped off the runway. This is the magic of H&M, which I witnessed firsthand during its Papercity Preview Party this week.
So without further adieu, I present to you our H&M.
Fashionably Yours,
Nik
