Blogs: Posts Tagged ‘ fashion ’

San Antonio wonder twins, Mayor Julián Castro and Congressman Joaquin Castro are slated for a profile in Vogue’s esteemed March issue, the power issue, which this year features fellow Texan Beyonce on its cover. Photographed by the incomparable Annie Leibovitz and penned by Jacob Weisberg, editor-in-chief of the Slate Group and prolific political journalist, the piece entitled...
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Have you checked out the Mummies of the World exhibit at the Witte yet? You should definitely get over there before it comes to an end on January 27! But first, let’s talk about how this mummified monkey in the Witte exhibit look a lot like the now infamous IKEA monkey. We appreciate each...
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Shame on Travel +Leisure magazine. For a publication that considers itself the authority on the subject of travel, its supposed survey of “America’s Worst Dressed People” (June 2012), which cites San Antonio in the five slot among other supposed fashion offenders like Anchorage, Dallas, Phoenix, and Atlanta, demonstrates only that it subscribes to stereotypes...
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If you already have plans for tomorrow, Saturday May 5th, you’ll want to break them as Betsey Johnson is coming to San Antonio’s North Star Mall Dillard’s from 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. I have no idea what the famous fashion icon and designer is doing here, but I’m hoping to find out. I’m assuming she...
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On Saturday afternoon, artists Bryson and Holly Hein Brooks showcased their work at “Glam, Bam, Thank You Ma’am” for Contemporary Art Month (CAM). The stylish event, hosted at John Speegle and Leandra Hernandez’s urban San Antonio Riverwalk Space, featured iconic artwork ranging from $50 to $5,000—with a twist. The silk-screen and fully-painted works of...
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I just learned that national charitable organization Brides Across America’s annual “Operation Wedding Gown” will be hosted by San Antonio’s newest bridal boutique, Impression Bridal, this Tuesday, January 10.
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Save the Date! Just in time for Christmas! Saturday November 19 from 4-9pm and Sunday November 20 from noon-4pm For Saturday Only: Food Served 6pm Fashion Show 8pm I am very excited to announce that Barbara Alarcon and Amanda Alarcon with New York Exchange and Mr. John & Imelda Hanna will be hosting an...
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SA Fashion Week's Soft Opening and Going Green Fashion Show begins on Sunday October 9.
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                              Designer Linda Ellis’s latest collection will be featured this Saturday October 1, at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Charity Benefit honoring Mary McGuire. “Western Australia and Chile Meets South Texas” is the theme of the haute couture runway...
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Story by Desiree Prieto Toronto-born, New York-based designer Kaelen Farncombe presented her Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Chelsea neighborhood’s Root Drive-In Studio. Upon arrival, myself and guests were given a baby pink program with black Rorschachs. But we didn’t know quite what to make of it once we finally previewed the collection, as we were...
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Mitchell Binder, designer and owner of King Baby Studio will be at Neiman Marcus La Cantera on Saturday, September 10th from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm, showcasing his new products and meeting with clients. I spoke with the Santa Monica-based designer yesterday, who couldn’t wait to talk about what to expect, “I’m really excited!...
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                                By Desiree Prieto “So, how do I look?” I asked my one-and-only before heading to the Katy Perry concert at the AT&T Center last night. “Like all the other soccer moms who’ll be accompanying their 14-year-old daughters,” he...
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