Life + Culture

Breaking Book News

Celebrating local literature including UT’s publishing milestone, another hit from McConaughey – and our EIC’s debut novel Article and Photography by The University of Texas Press has published more than 4,000 books over seven decades! In celebration of their 75th anniversary this year, they’re having an event at the downtown Austin Central Library on Sunday, September 21 with several of their authors The day-long literary event will open with Mayor Kirk Watson announcing a UT Press Day...

Food + Beverage

Austin's Neighborhood Private Social Club

At Pershing, like Austin itself, so much has changed, but the heart remains the same... Article by Jennifer Birn Kip McClanahan’s been in Austin for a long time, graduating from the University of Texas with an Electrical Engineering degree in the 90s. A dozen years ago, he purchased a piece of property that in 2018 would become home to The Pershing House, Austin’s first members-only social club. But, don’t let its private status mislead you into thinking it’s pretentious. In fact, it’s quite...

Style + Beauty

Getting to Know the Dash Sisters

Fashion & style are in their DNA Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Laura Morsman   Ava and Tallulah Dashm whose mom is Rachel Roy and father is Damon Dash, now call Austin home, although Ava, 25, spends much of her time in NYC, where she’s on hit Bravo show Next Gen NYC.  The sisters dished with Austin Lifestyle on lessons they’ve learned from their fashion icon mom, what they like about Austin and more.   What’s a lesson you learned about fashion from your mom? Ava: ...

Beauty

Iconic Make-up Artist Bobbi Brown

A life full of inspirational chapters she's put on the page and shared with us Article by Jennifer Birn Thirty-five years ago, Bobbi Brown created 10 natural lipstick shades that would set the foundation for Bobbi Brown Essentials. Five years later, the company sold to Estee Lauder – and the day the 25-year non-compete expired, she launched Jones Road, which opened a store on South Congress mid-April. Rounding out an epic year where she was also honored by Time magazine as one of the world’s...

Style + Beauty

Favorite Five Trends for Fall

These few things can take your fall wardrobe to the next level Article by Stephanie Coultress O'Neill As temperatures start to cool (even just a little), it’s the perfect time to start breaking out the fall trends and statement pieces. The maxi coat is a layering essential—long with clean lines, it can effortlessly transform an outfit. Fringe is having another big moment, especially on bags and jackets—but in Texas, it never really goes out of style when done right. Velvet adds a rich...

Shopping

Dani Dudek’s Guide to Thrifting

Find more thrift tips @thriftwithdanid and spilling the tea at @spilltheATX Article and Photography by Cash In On Discounts   Most thrift stores offer discount days for weekly colored tags, kid’s clothes, furniture and more. APA! Thrift offers a $5 reward for every $50 spent if you join their loyalty program. At Savers in Cedar Park you can save 20% by bringing in donations.   Wander More   It’s no secret that thrifting is increasing in popularity. Consider taking a drive out to...

Local Services

5 Favorite Things

Article and Photography by Living Oak Home Decor Interior designer Laura Williams, who helms Living Oak Interior Design, opened the curated boutique at 1703 W Koenig Ln (what the team has lovingly dubbed "Austin's Design Row") after she saw a hole in the market for sophisticated yet approachable home décor. The cozy store offers items averaging around $30 and champions local, female-founded businesses, with offerings like handmade ceramics from local artist Ali Bond, prints from photographer...

Life + Culture

Rachel Roy’s Life by Design

The iconic fashion designer has a litany of admirable accomplishments – none of them an accident Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Laura Morsman Rachel Roy is remarkable. She launched her namesake fashion line in 2004, was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2007 and launched more accessible clothes, shoes, accessories and home goods brand RACHEL Rachel Roy in 2009. She’s dressed a who’s who of marquee names including Michelle Obama, Melania Trump, Kate Hudson...

Entertainment

Lucky Dog Tarot

Making fundraising for rescues fun Article by Jennifer Birn You may recognize Sarah K. Wolf from her weekly appearances on CBS’s "We Are Austin" where she shares weekend event picks and adoptable dogs. Sarah’s combined her has passions for community, doing good and dogs into Good Party ATX, where she works with clients on marketing and event projects that help them connect to the local community and find ways to give back and Lucky Dog Tarot, where she reads dog’s tarot cards, usually at...

Fitness

PreNatal Yoga Benefits with Allison Cline

Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Weston Carls Pre-natal yoga classes not only help with mobility for expecting moms, but also help create community with other women going through similar experiences. Allison Cline, herself a mother of three daughters, co-leads the 200 and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings at Wild Heart Yoga and is the creator and lead instructor of the Infinitely Empowered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Certification, an 85-hour Yoga Alliance-registered program. Beyond...