This is the Semi-annual Austin sale is one not to miss. The impressive rooster of Austin favorite boutique has everyone grabbing the early morning latte to ready to raid racks and racks of sale merchandise. Searching for those markdown finds make this one of my favorite shopping events to do in Austin. Purchase a 2-day pass on Saturday for use for $15.00/person. This is a plastic free event bring your CASH (and your comfort shoes).

Cupid Clozet - Tiara Tuesday
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2007 06:00 PM

Purchase of Raffle Tickets for Charity appreciated Tiara Tuesday Happy Hour is a monthly girls night for a good cause. Enjoy appetizers, raffles and door prizes. Don't forget your Tiara! This event benefits the Heart.

The Belmont, 305 W. 6th Austin TX 78701, 512.328.6446

Flirt Boutique's
Get Made Happy Hour
Thursday, Jul 26, 2007 07:00 PM

Flirt Boutique's Get Made Happy Hour features a complimentary make-over, chair massage, drinks, munchies, music by DJ Holland, and 30% off clothes all night.

Flirt Boutique, 2405 Nueces Street Suite H 512.472.4440

Envie Boutique
Semi Annual 50% OFF Sale
Tuesday, July 24 - July 28th

Join the girls at Envie Boutique for their always fabulous semi-annual 50% OFF sale! They have to make room for all the beautiful fall deliveries. Make no mistake there are 7, YES 7 packed racks of clothes down 50%!! Also check out their sale handbags (Goldenbleu and Tocca) and shoes! The sale lasts through this Saturday so hurry in for the best selection!

Envie Boutique, 4901 Woodrow Ave, Austin, TX 78756 512.371.1336

Roll-out can mean many different things to a girl. This week gather your posse for a good ol' fashion roll-out. The Kick Pleat sales fest will be offering the perfect event for you to roll-out each week from now until the end of July.

This week's special from July 10-15 (today-Sunday) we are offering an additional 20% off on all the sale items.

kickpleat.com, 910 South First Street, Austin Texas, 78704 512.445.4500 view map >

Fetish - Summer Sale
Beginning July 12th

Join the Fetish crew for 25 to 60% savings on spring shoes, clothes, accessories and jewelry. Fetish is located within the West End district in downtown Austin and offers a refined list of designers and excellent selection. Find dresses those sizzling summer dates, shoes to go with that perfect outfit, and maybe even a summer tote for your trip to the beach!

Their hours are 10am to 7pm Monday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sunday.

Fetish, 1112 N Lamar Blvd #E Austin, TX 78703, 512.457.1007

Estilo
Monday, August 19th, 9 - 9 pm

The One Day Only Estilo Warehouse Sale will be their largest sale EVER. Make sure to set the date and bring a friend for a full evening of savings, music and drinks.

Estilo, 234 W. 2nd Street District Free 2 hour parking at City Hall 512.236.0488

Sale at Peyton's Place, through July 3

Peyton's Place 215 Lavaca St., 477-5223

Just in time for Independence Day, get 30 percent off all goods in this brand-new Second Street women's boutique. Make sure to check out the selection of Toms Shoes and Level 99 pants and shorts. There are a few great finds for the summer.

Sale at Soigné Siren Boutique
Through July 7
Soigné Siren Boutique 4800 Burnet Rd., Ste. 410, 300-2929

All regularly priced items at this contemporary women's boutique are 20 percent off and clearance goods are 50 percent off.

Anthony Nak first annual Summer Sale
beginning July 12
The Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Waterloo Room

Here's your chance to nab discounted baubles by our celeb-favorite local jewelry team. (Sale runs Thursday-Friday, 12-7, Saturday, 12-6 and Sunday, 10-2)

Q: When did you pull together the first eat.shop.austin?

In November 2005 the first edition of eat.shop.austin was published. I'm currently in production on the second edition, which will be released in late October of this year.

Q: Why did you choose to cover Austin?

When it dawned on me that I was going to start doing the eat.shop guides for a living, I made my fantasy list of cities to do, and Austin was on the top of the list. Partially because Austin is very Portland-like, with its raging creative types, but mainly because this is a big city that thinks more like a town - and I love that.

Q: What makes Austin different from the other dynamic cities you have covered?

Austin really is like no other place I know, with its mix of politicians, students, academics, techies, musicians, creatives. It's a serious mélange and it works because everyone seems to be glued together with a super-glue form of queso.

Q: Would you go out on a limb and mention your favorite hangouts in Austin - what you do, what you eat, what you miss?

I would fly here just to go to Uchi. The moment I leave Austin, I miss having all my food covered in jalapeños and drinking Big Red. I think it's spectacular Austin has an organic farm (Boggy Creek Farm) smack dab central in its urban core. By George is one of the best women's clothing stores in the U.S. - Katy and Matthew (Culmo) are retail gods.

Q: Do you notice anything completely signature to Austin's style?

I think Austinites are individualists - so you'll see a mix. There are girly girls wearing pretty cotton candy-colored sundress and wedges, and then girls kickin' around in shorts and little flats and a great vintage top. As for Austin boys, oh my. There's nothing like the musician type wearing the pearl-button shirt and cords.

Q: Where can Austinites pick up a copy?

BookPeople, of course. By George often carries the Austin guide, and some of the other eat.shop cities. Therapy. Big Red Sun - and in October when the new edition comes out, you'll see it at many of the stores featured! And also at www.eatshopguides.com

Q: Future plans outside of the eat.shop guides?

To lose the 10 pounds that I've put on since I started doing these guides. And then put the weight back on as I continue to do more guides. It's a vicious circle.

"Style your Sole" House Parties
July 28th 2007
Nationwide

Austin is all about supporting small business and socially responsible companies. So when I received this invite to the Cyber House Party of the year, I just had to share.

So join in, host a party or purchase a pair. Tom Shoes can be purchased at Peyton's Place within the Second Street District of Downtown Austin or online.

Stylistically speaking, Toms offers a great alternative to those throw back 80's dock siders all the UT college girls continue to wear. Maybe it would have helped if Parish wore them upon her release from jail ...

Event: The socially aware group at TOMS shoes are looking for people to hold "Style your Sole" House parties all over the nation in which they order a pair of white shoes and everyone decorates a pair. The event will be planned for July 28th and they are looking for people to host the gatherings.

Cause: TOMS make a traditional Argentine shoe called the alpargata and for every pair or shoes they sell they'll give a pair to a child in need.

Savings: There is also a discount promotion going on where you can get free shipping on your shoes by entering the Promotion code JILLL.

http://www.houseparty.com/

Make sure to stop on Saturday June 23, 2007 12-6 pm by for the Joanna Louca Sample Sale. You are sure to fall in love with the manually woven textures created from hand dyeing techniques, creative use of fancy yarns in stripes and jacquards and sophisticated shapes.

Not to mention, the added texture provides the perfect focal point to any outfit.

Luxe Apothetique - Be Your Own Makeup Artist
The Domain
512.346.8202

Learn from a Pro. Ricardo of Paula Dorf Cosmetics will be on site this Saturday June 23rd and ready to give tips and tricks.

The best part of the exclusive shopping at the Domain would have to be the after-hour events. With a new lineup of heavy hitters such as David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus and Michael Kors, the Domain offers a shopping wonderland, perfect for the girl ready to build her wardrobe one investment piece at a time.

What: David Yurman celebrates the opening of the new Austin boutique benefiting Austin City Limits. Yurman partnered with KLRU-TV, Austin PBS to inaugurate its newest Texas location. As a special gift, the David and Sybil Yurman Humanitarian & Arts Foundation provided a contribution to KLRU's Austin City Limits, and donated 10% of all proceeds from the boutique's opening event to the organization as well. The partnership with KLRU is in keeping with the artistic spirit and community of Austin.

Hosting an evening of cocktails and hors d'oeuvres was Austin City Limits Committee members: Anne Nash, Ray Eve Mason, O'Kelley Higdon, Megan Maund and Carter Craig.

WHEN: Thursday, June 7th, 7-9 PM

WHERE: David Yurman Boutique, The Domain, 11600 Century Oaks Terrace

The show began with an opening introduction from actor, Dennis Quaid. He explained his involvement and support of selected local charities: Austin's Children Shelter, Any Baby Can and the International Hospital for Children.

The night quickly progressed with a hip-hop performance. Some would call it an icebreaker; Others may call it random. Regardless, it added a unique start to the high-energy show highlighting twelve looks from Nicole Miller, twelve looks from Vivienne Westwood, ten looks from Ted Baker and the exclusive preview of sample pieces from Emanuel Ungaro.

The show was really entertaining to watch and the crowd participation was over the top. A group of men flanking the runway gave standing ovations for certain looks, then not to be outdone, an equally excited group of women followed suit. The responsive and rowdy celebrity crowd quickly reminded me that we do things a bit differently in Texas. There's nothing like sitting next to Chuck Woolery as you Hoot and Holler for a hottie in an outstanding Emanuel Ungaro suit.

FactoryPeople, SOCO 1325 S Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704 USA, 1-888-322-8002 view the map >

FactoryPeople has started its annual summer sale early this year by marking down all of its merchandise by 30 percent. Make sure to stop by to bid a big farewell ... as the award-winning boutique will officially close its doors on July 15, 2007.

Soigné Boutique
A Italian Champagne Toast to Summer Dolce Fashion
Thursday, May 31: 6-8PM

Soigné is giving Austin a taste of the simmering summer season by hosting a champagne toast to the hot summer fashion featured at the boutique. To accompany the toast, a wine sommelier from one of Austin's hottest wine bars, Vino Vino will be presenting an Italian champagne tasting featuring 4 different Vino Vino champagne specialties.

Enjoy delizioso chocolate covered strawberries from Keep Austin Sweet with your champagne.

* All clothes and purses purchased at the event will be 15% off original prices.

Strut's Ten Day Sale starts today
May 28 - Jun 06 2007

Strut, South Lamar 2200 S Lamar Austin, TX 78704, 512.383.9010 view the map >
Strut, SoCo 3100 S Congress Austin TX 78704, 512.707.1523 view the map >

Everything will be 30% off at both locations.

Violet Rouge - Happy Hour
June 8th from 4-7 pm

Violet Rouge, 2110 S. Lamar, Austin TX 78704, 512.804.5444 view the map >

Come into Violet Rouge for a glass of wine and 20% off your total purchase. Owner and makeup artist Samantha Packham will be on hand with tips and tricks.

Enjoy 25% all Task products for men: The Switzerland based product line combines oxygen molecules with plant extracts, fruits and vitamins to pamper even the most manly of men.

on the playlist: Summer Love, Justin Timberlake

on the bar: Monchhof Riesling. One of the several wines to be sampled from The Grapevine Market

on the heel: Flicker Heel from Max Studio

on the cheap: Ella Moss, Madeline Floral Top

on the tote: Clear Tory Beach Tote

on my wishlist: Millia Dress in Barrier Reef Spiced Coral

on Austin's radar: Gray Jeans Edun Sylph Skinny Jeans

Betsey Johnson
The Domain Mall
11506 Century Oaks Terrace #108
Austin, TX 78758

The latest addition to Austin's 'occasion wear' shopping options has girls everywhere tapping into their inner flirt.

Need to prime the wedding pipeline this season with a few options? Shop Betsey Johnson's amazing sale items. The endless selection of styles, colors, prints and excellent sale prices will have you twirling in the mirror and kicking up your sling-backs.

Make sure to check out their new line of Betseyville handbag and totes -- the portable totables are inexpensive and perfect for a quick gift.

BCBG Max Azria
11501 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78758 USA
512.491.6867

Enjoy the added practical edge injected into the new Runway Collection from BCBG Max Azria. Practical versatility with newer fits and colors is a perfect option for those eager to avoid the added fuss of creating a wardrobe.

Enjoy a 30% to 70% off selected items.

Coach - Shoe Sale
The Domain
11601 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 125
Austin, TX 78758
512.339.9994

There's a amazing sale of 30% to 50% off on selected styles at Coach. Snatch a few pairs of flops or wedges to go with your new frocks this summer.

Austin's Cat Swanson is loving marriage, thriving in New York and working as the Design Director at Rachel Roy.

Learn more about the perks of going solo, the importance of gaining international experience, the ease of living in New York and the excitement of leading a design team from this 2003 UT Alumni.

Enjoy the question and answer session.

Q: What inspired you to start your own collection in 2003?

After designing under Arkadius in London, I had expressed an interest in launching my own collection and within one month, I was offered, by the president of a company called Fashion Music, an opportunity to participate alongside some of the worlds leading designers in a fashion show and auction to aid the prince's trust at Sotheby's. The opportunity sort of fell in my lap and because it was the chance of a lifetime, I ran with it and rode the momentum following the show with the launch of my own collection at New York Fashion Week the following September.

(The evolution of Cat Gendler's designs from left to right: 2004 spring/summer Tiger Lily, 2004 fall/winter Imminent Storm, 2005 spring/summer Quetzal, 2005 fall/winter Queen of Shades, 2006 Spring/Summer Silver Sea and 2007 Fall/Winter Rachel Roy)

Q: What are the perks of going solo?

The number one perk is complete and total creative freedom.

Q: What are the draw backs of going solo?

Having to balance running a business with being creative.

Q: What is the importance of living in New York?

Although I ran my business out of Austin Texas for the first two years, I ended up opening my own showroom in New York City. Not only is there more opportunity for a young designer in New York, but you just make yourself more accessible that way ... to the press and to buyers. I did enjoy the mystique of being from Texas, and so did many of the people that I worked with. I think the ideal would have been to eventually be able to have a showroom and sample room in NY but an office and design studio in Austin.

Q: What has been your favorite part of your relatively new position as Design Director within Rachel Roy?

Working with an amazing team! Rachel is the epitome of elegance. Its wonderful to head up design for her and to have two amazing designers to work with on the team. There is an amazing energy at our workplace that I have never experienced elsewhere. Although my position requires tons of work, it doesn't feel like work because I love what I'm doing and the environment. Also, Rachel recently hired a president from Givenchy, Marianne Tesler, who is an amazing role model in terms of managing a fashion business. So every day, I have the opportunity to push myself creatively and to grow.

Q: What's in the works?

We just wrapped up our Holiday Capsule Collection and will be closing our Resort Collection soon. Then it's on to the big Spring/Summer Collection and Fashion Week. In October, Rachel Roy will be opening a shop in what used to be the Plaza Hotel, right on Central Park, which is exciting! Also, my husband, Tomer, is relaunching his made in Italy Menswear Collection in June, which we are really looking forward to.

* Shop Rachel Roy online at net-a-porter.com or find a store near you at RachelRoy.com

on the big screen: 'Spiderman 3'

on the play list: Modest Mouse

on the skirt: Cotton Silk Voile Skirt w/ Ribbon detail

on the back pocket: Joe's Jeans 'Muse' Stretch Jeans

on the heel: Reva Ballet Flat

on the cheap: Generra A-line Tube Dress

on the neck: White Gold Key Necklace

on the neck: Lee Angel Jewelry Large Stone Necklace

on the wishlist: Vince Eyelet Babydoll Top

on my mind: Nieman Marcus online last call sale

Milk+ Honey Spa ZIVA 31 Trunk Show
Thursday May 17 5-8pm
Milk+Honey Spa, 204 Colorado Street Austin, TX 78701 512.236.1115

ZIVA 31 is a young company birthed from a desire to invest in the reconstruction of the Argentine Economy and a mandate to showcase independent Argentine fashion, accessories and jewelry designers to World markets. Join Ziva 31 at milk + honey spa from 5-8pm.