Life + Culture

SXSW Rewind

2024 panels from tech to beauty, film premieres, musical performances and so much more Article by Jennifer Birn   1.The cast of “Office Space" had a reunion celebration at The Statesman to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mike Judge's cult-comedy classic – following a panel moderated by The Hollywood Reporter. As they were wrapping up dinner the cast surprised diners by distributing Bill's cake. IYKYK.  2. Mexican artist Christian Nodal headlined Billboard’s annual THE STAGE at SXSW concert...

April 2024

Life + Culture

Joyful Celebration of Friendship & Life

Six IRL BFFs spent a magical day at The Menagerie with Austin Lifestyle Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short SETTING THE SCENE Stylist Stephanie Coultress O’Neill brought racks of pretty dresses, pants, feminine blouses, shoes and jewels from her store estilo; Quenton Barnett and Kelsey James set up hair and makeup stations respectively in The Temptress Suite; Hill Country Herb Garden dropped off picnic baskets with a farm-to-table lunch; OroBianco Italian Creamery...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

The Maven of Meierstone

Krystal Patel shares why she left tech to take the reins of the family farm Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Krystal Patel is a striking blond who exudes Texas charm and hospitality. The seventh-generation Texas native had a successful career leading strategy and operations for a tech company before going into the family business, as owner and winemaker at Meierstone Vineyards. Although they seem worlds apart, she explains, “My love for cellular and molecular...

April 2024

Wellness

Favorite 5 Things

Ladies Edition Article and Photography by 1.     “Tierra’s Texas” Fox 7 Austin’s Good Day Austin lifestyle reporter Tierra Neubaum’s new lifestyle show with segments on fashion, food, travel, local businesses and more.   2.     Mirror Mirror I stopped into this veteran salon’s new location for some brightening highlights from Lindsey Ryan and left with my hair feeling refeshed. https://mirrormirroraustin.com/   3.     Sezane The French fashion favorite’s pop-up on South...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Food for the Gram

New Austin restaurants The Camera Eats First creations Article by Jennifer Birn The Guest House 110 San Antonio St Ste R140, Austin, TX 78701   The Magic Mushroom, a blend of tequila, cucumber, sweet pepper, lime, and ashwagandha-infused agave served in a smoky glass mushroom is one of a trio of The Guest House’s instagrammable Alice in Wonderland-inspired cocktails. Not necessarily as made for the gram, but exceptionally delicious is their Espresso Martino made with ‘croissant-washed...

April 2024

Beauty

Deepening Their Roots

Partners Melanie Jacobs and Haven Tibbits have summer plans... Article by Jennifer Birn Melanie Jacobs and Haven Tibbetts are the entrepreneurial, creative and innovative co-owners of Deep Roots ATX. They also have Skin by Deep Roots and they renovate, rent and flip real estate under the moniker The Property Sisters. This summer they’re expanding the Deep Roots ATX umbrella and adding a co-op alongside their three Deep Roots locations. Melanie told Austin Lifestyle, “Deep Roots Co-Op will be a...

April 2024

Style + Beauty

Day to Night in Style

Balmain & espy apparel host fashionable day and evening celebrations Article by Jennifer Birn BALMAIN Balmain brought up high fashion to Austin during SXSW week. The radiant Loreal Sarkisian donned two looks while hosting a beautiful ladies luncheon at Lutie’s followed by shopping and bubbles in a room at The Commodore Perry estate. She was back for an intimate dinner that evening, this time striking in black and red, where she was joined by Olivier Rousteing, the designer for Paris...

April 2024

Life + Culture

The Luck Reunion

After two years at Q2, Luck Reunion returned to Willie Nelson’s “Luck, TX” Photography by Alana Swaringen The full-day Hill Country festival featured more than 40 acts, including Tami Nelson, Particle Kid (Micah Nelson) and Lukas Nelson, as well as culinary far from renowned chefs and a bevy of one-of-a kind merch from local artisans. A truly magical moment was Kermit the Frog’s guest appearance for a special duet set with Willie Nelson. The duo performed Rainbow Connection  and a Gospel...

April 2024

Food + Beverage

Southern Soul, Worldly Palate

Chef Mashama Bailey’s on an International Journey Article by Dominique Bejarano Two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Mashama Bailey achieved critical acclaim with her restaurant, The Grey, in Savannah, Georgia. Two years ago she opened Diner Bar in Austin where her Southern fare is served from the ground floor of The Thompson Hotel. Most recently she set her sights on Paris, home of her newest restaurant. While her career is layered, its start was simple. She tells Austin Lifestyle ...

April 2024

Wellness

The Story Behind Y7 Yoga

A chat with Sarah Larson Levy, co-founder of the coastal favorite yoga studio that opened in Austin early 2024 Article by Jennifer Birn Transplants from the West Coast may know Y7 from their two popular studios in Los Angeles. From New York? There are six locations there! In January Y7 opened its first in Austin – the city the co-founder and her family have called home for the last three years. We caught up with her to learn more. Why the name Y7?  The Y represents Yoga and 7 is for the...

April 2024