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SXSW Street Style

Posted Mar 23rd 2009 at 3:41PM by Dana Oliver

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories, Clothing

When thousands of music, film and tech enthusiasts gather for one of the world's biggest festivals, what do you get?

Lots of style.

Street Style - SXSW

    Address Marroquin

    Mimi Flynn for AOL

    Amy Jackson

    Mimi Fylnn

    Ava Osborne

    Mimi Fylnn

    Brendan James

    Mimi Fylnn

    Ella Martins

    Mimi Fylnn

    Brendan Vlass

    Mimi Fylnn

    Isabella Zubar

    Mimi Fylnn

    Jenni Alpert

    Mimi Fylnn

    Jonathon Leahy

    Mimi Fylnn

    Lisa Guillen

    Mimi Fylnn

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Tags: cowboy boots, CowboyBoots, leather jacket, LeatherJacket, street style, StreetStyle, SXSW, sxsw2009, texas, wayfarers

Spring style: deep V necks

Posted Mar 21st 2008 at 9:00AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Clothing

Lately I've been noticing a new V-neck cut and -- surprising as it to for me to say this -- I'm not sure that I like the look. Apparently, the cooler you are, the deeper you V-neck is cut -- I saw a lot of this last week at SXSW. And while I totally understand and applaud the move to make the V-neck a sexier look for women, I'm equally and oppositely annoyed by the deep cut for men.

Whether or not women think chest hair is sexy is their own business, but out in public, the chest hair thing is not becoming. It's just not. That's why dudes wear shirts in the first place. I'm a huge fan of the old school V-neck, it fits more comfortably and gives you some more ventilation -- it's great. But is anybody really excited about the chest hair look coming back?

For guys, this new cut kind just looks proportionally out of whack to me -- like someone grabbed you by the shirt collar and stretched it out while giving you a serious tongue-lashing. If you're a male t-shirt investor, I'd hold off on the deep V for a while and see if it catches on. You never know, maybe the U-neck will be the next big thing. Then, there you'd be with a dorky super deep V-neck. That would suck.



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Tags: American Apparel, AmericanApparel, Deep V-neck, DeepV-neck, SXSW, Urban Outfitters, UrbanOutfitters, V-neck

SXSW Get the Look: What the Creatives Are Wearing

Posted Mar 20th 2008 at 1:02PM by Lauren Perdue

Filed under: Handbags, Events: On the Scene, Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Men

Trends begin with trendsetters, and SXSW 2008 was no exception! There were certainly outfits that spoke volumes; appropriate for a convention celebrating expression through film, music and interactive technologies, but there were definitely some recurring pieces that stood out more than others. Get the cutting-edge creative look with SXSW style and Austin flair!

Boots you can walk in:
Flat, kitten heel, or low-heeled boots with cunning little details carried some of the most fashionable ladies of SXSW throughout their day, and even the guys liked to shake it up with boots and dark denim. These amazing suede boots with frog-closure detail are available via Duo.com for about $283 (£140), and they even come in a wide calf! Also try this flat boot with leather ties by Rizzo at Nordstrom ($179.95). Men should have a look at "Derrick" by Hugo Boss, a pull-on boot with dress-shoe styling at Nordstrom for $350.

Lightweight jackets/blazers:
Keep the wind away but enjoy the warm sun in light jackets in bright colors for spring: try a tipped blazer from Chadwick's on sale for $29.99, or this 3/4 sleeved number from Lane Bryant in a brilliant blue ($49.50).

Badass laptop bags:
Everyone at SXSW has to stay connected to events, media, and whats going on back at the office, so naturally there were some pretty hip laptop bags. I sing the praises of Casauri bags- cute as a button and solid construction in various styles to suit your preference. I myself have one in slate blue and couldn't have made it through the week without it!

Goodbye SXSW fashionistas, and remember- we'll always have Austin!


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SXSW Style: Tuesday

Posted Mar 20th 2008 at 10:36AM by Lauren Perdue

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories, Clothing, Shoes, Jeans

Gallery: South By Best Dressed: Tuesday

Jewel Mlnarik, Mlnarik.comTammie Presser, BeboKlare Lim, RNA LabsCaitlin Watkins, Volunteer


I have to admit, as the week wound down for us and Austin geared up for SXSW music, I was a little disappointed. Seems a lot of people used all their good outfits earlier in the week and all they had to offer me were jeans and t-shirts. Bleh.

On the other hand, some fearless conventioneers stuck to style until the bitter end, and for that I thank them. Here's Tuesday's best.


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Tags: 2008, style, sxsw, sxsw08, sxsw2008

SXSW fashion

Posted Mar 12th 2008 at 8:44AM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene



Remember five years ago, when blogs were for uber-nerds, and only the truly obsessed checked their MySpace more than once a week? Times have changed. The increasing popularity of social media sites like YouTube, Facebook, and Flickr has taken what used to get you beat up after math class, and turned it into fodder for the fashion-forward set. The SXSW Media Conference brings the hippest tech nerds from around the world to Austin, TX, for two weeks of trendsetting mayhem. Styledash is on the scene, bringing you all the hot looks from the festival.







Styledash blogger Lauren Perdue has been combing the SXSW Interactive and Film festivals, picking out the best dressed examples of real-life geek chic.

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Tags: geek chic, GeekChic, sxsw, sxsw interactive, SxswInteractive

SXSW Style: Monday

Posted Mar 11th 2008 at 12:50PM by Lauren Perdue

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Clothing, Jeans, Men

Gallery: South By Best Dressed- Monday

Michelle Neuringer, Yoga With MoxieMelissa Dicus, St. Edward's UniversityJean ConoverMichael J. Lambie, The Nielsen CompanyCharlotte Pingon, Designer

Monday at SXSW was all about rain, mud, and tacos- the bad weather kept us all inside for the most part but neither sleet nor hail could keep festival-goers from the annual Nuclear Taco dinner, where the hottest tacos and coolest clothes converged. There's one more day before we all go home but these guys aren't slacking when it comes to style! Check it out!

Gallery: 5 Geek Chic Must-Haves

1. Clever T-shirt2. Thick Black Glasses3. Bling for Your Phone4. A Mac Laptop5. A Good Pair of Jeans

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Tags: fashion, style, sxsw, sxsw style, SxswStyle

SXSW style: Levi's and Surface 2 Air tag team

Posted Mar 11th 2008 at 10:30AM by Josh Loposer

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing, Jeans

The classic denim company is trying its very best to look like just another cool boutique brand at this year's SXSW. Joining forces with Paris' ultra-trendy brand Surface2Air, Levi's will be co-hosting a raucous party to showcase a night of indie rock and their magical denim creations. Because there's nothing like getting liquored-up at a party with $300 jeans hanging all over the place.

Surface 2 Air is actually a multi-discipline arts collective with members in New York, Paris, and Stockholm. But the fashion-oriented branch of the collaboration resides in the French capital -- of course. Like Levi's, they specialize in street wear with a big emphasis on denim. The bands and trendsters at SXSW would be S2A's ideal target market -- if struggling artists had any money. Check out the catalog.

Levi's is always looking for a way to keep appealing to the coolest of the cool, but with so many designer brands on the market, staying in the spotlight is a chore for an old-timer. Will their new partnership appeal to the chronically unimpressed crowds at SXSW? We'll have to wait and see.

[via Fashionista]

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Tags: 2008, indie rock, IndieRock, Levi's, Paris, showcase, Surface 2 Air, Surface2Air, SXSW

SXSW Style: Saturday

Posted Mar 9th 2008 at 11:45AM by Lauren Perdue

Filed under: Clothing, Jeans, Men

Gallery: SXSW Style

Justin Col, Media MattersJohn Geletka, RachetAnne Marie HenickDaniel Bernstein, MeeboTara Walker, Rachet

The South by Southwest Conference is a hub of activity, emerging technology, and the latest and greatest bands, films, and ideas. Naturally, it brings together brilliant minds in music, film and interactive technology, and some of these people know how to dress. Leave the Hawaiian shirt at home- when on a business trip or at a convention, you can up the fun and comfort without losing presentation. Take tips from these guys- how to dress down and still be all business.


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Tags: geek chic, GeekChic, sxsw, sxsw interative, SxswInterative

On Location: SXSW, Austin, TX

Posted Mar 31st 2007 at 5:32PM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Style in the News



And, finally, I get to the end of the SXSW photos, taken during that overwhelmingly enormous music, film and interactive festival that descended upon my town earlier this month.

This particular photo, however, could've been taken whenever. Pictured is Kendra Williams, a local fashionista who's set to launch her own clothing line this May. She always, always looks cool, so the jacket, jeans, and cool yellow shirt peaking out from underneath are no surprise. However, what's especially worth noting are the necklace and shoes. I have it on good authority those kicks were found for less than $10, and the necklace adds a nice extra touch of class to the outfit.

Cool side note and full disclosure: Kendra is also a costume designer (often for live performances I'm involved with), and if her designs are any indication, the new line should be someting to watch out for.


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Tags: austinist, kendra williams, KendraWilliams, sxsw, yellow tape construction co, YellowTapeConstructionCo

On Location: SXSW, Austin, TX

Posted Mar 26th 2007 at 1:50PM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene



Ok, I'm just about through the last of the shots I took during SXSW. I bumped into these guys at a party and couldn't help but take their photo. I know they're goofing around, but somehow they've managed to look both stylish in the midst of being hysterical.

Note the grey on black look on the dude on the right. Especially for those of you interested in the "new rocker" (or "rocker chic" or whatever) look that's returned with a vengence, this is worth paying attention to, as well as the pseudo-fro. This is the second time I've seen some hipster kid running around with his curly hair done up. That, combined with those fantastic, fake, but oddly fashionable moustaches makes me think that maybe it's all about the 70s for men's hair?

On the left: the jeans are a little baggy for my taste, but I laugh out loud every time I check out the feigned "model" expression he pulled for the photo.

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On Location: SXSW, Austin, TX

Posted Mar 22nd 2007 at 2:14PM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene

I love everything about these three, I almost don't now where to begin.

The cut of both guy's t-shirt is everywhere right now -- hairy, boyish, whatever, men are now encouraged to show their chests, apparently. On the left: polished, shiney shoes on an Austin hipster is a statement in itself, plus anyone that can pull off a leather jacket without trying to look rich is a rockstar. In addition, the hat is awesome. On the right: neckwear rules -- however you can make it happen -- an the tights with white converse looks fantastic. In the middle: a move away from super-tight boy pants? It was bound to happen sooner or later, and if anyone can do it, I bet it's that guy.

Let's not forget the pose. As this fashion-forward posse demonstrates, cool kids don't take themselves too seriously.

Two random sidenotes: 1) I ran into the guy in the middle the next morning at a cafe, and he totally didn't recognize me. Odd. 2) The girl on the right is the fashion editor for Austinist, a local scenester blog.

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On Location: SXSW, Austin, TX

Posted Mar 20th 2007 at 3:45PM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene, Accessories



I've heard a few women bemoan the fashionable half-stockings these women are wearing, but -- especially when you're trying to turn up the volume on something simple -- I think they're great.

Overall, the fun with these three women is in the details. I like the little black belt on the left that works great against the white dress. Plus, the detailing on her sweater keeps what could've been everyday retro interesting to look at. On the right, the biker glove takes a straightforward all black look and gives it rocker cred, and the brown leather belt on the woman in the middle is a surprising choice with the rest of her outfit, but I think it works.

As a side note: the dress the girl in the middle is wearing seems to have been in style for ages. While I think she looks great, I wouldn't be surprised if that's gone come Spring/Summer.

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Tags: austinist, street fashion, StreetFashion, sxsw

On Location: SXSW, Austin, TX

Posted Mar 19th 2007 at 3:24PM by Jonathon Morgan

Filed under: Events: On the Scene



Last week it was South by Southwest in Austin -- the annual interactive, film and music conference that sends hipsters descending on what is otherwise a quiet little burg.

These two, however, are actually local. Paige, on the left in an awesome dress -- which, incidentally, can be hard to pull off in Austin's dress-down culture -- is the music editor Austinist, a local scenester blog, and co-founder of Rock N Romp, a series of family-friendly indie rock shows.

In the hysterical Super Bowl t-shirt, and sporting a Captain Hook mustache that's been showing up with increasingly frequency on the fashion-forward among us, is Kevin, lead singer of the band, Black Before Red.

Now that's a good lookin' couple.

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Tags: austinist, black before red, BlackBeforeRed, paige maguire, PaigeMaguire, rock n romp, RockNRomp, south by southwest, SouthBySouthwest, sxsw

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