SXSW Wrap Up

Another SXSW come and gone. It was an exhausting, amazing week full of music discoveries, sunshine, good friends, free beer, early happy hours, dancing, more free beer, people (and shoe!) watching, pop-up shops & yeah, a bit more free beer. Boy Friend (pictured above), Washed Out & Zola Jesus played incredible sets but Tanlines really killed it. The closed the week down with a chillpop, calypso dance party that I'm still dreaming about. South By, I'll miss you, but I'm ready for a long bath & some quiet time.

Friday Finds

A handy SXSW survival guide to get you through the rest of the week.

Now if only my flyer miles would wrack up a bit quicker so I could take an NYC thrift trip.

A new favorite time killer: Classic Film Scans

Marilyn Monroe and Yves Montand, Jeanne Moreau and George Hamilton, Elvis Presley and Delores Del Rio

A weekend DIY: Color Block Coiled Rope Basket

Let's try blue lashes! So pretty.

SXSW Looks

Vintage 70s Sheer Islamic Print Collarless Blouse M/L, O + E Beatrice Necklace $28, Vintage, 70s Mini Market Bag, Vintage 90s Cream Ferragamo Sandals 5 1/2, Vintage 70s Rust Suede Shorts M/L

Vintage 80s Boxy Cropped Purple Top OS, O + E Ermine Necklace $28, Vintage 80s Jade Green Pleated Maxi Skirt M/L, Vintage 70s Camel Suede Clutch OS, Vintage 90s Leopard Tapestry Belt XS/S, Vintage 80s Gorgeous Leopard Fur Neimans Pumps sz. 6

Vintage 70s Minimal Classic Suede Jacket M, Vintage 70s Sheer Floral Pendleton Collarless Blouse M, O + E Sue-Sue Necklace $28, Vintage 70s Brass Bangles,, Vintage 80s Black Scalloped Leather Clutch OS, Vintage 70s Well Worn Black Levis Cut Offs M/L, Vintage 70s Buttery Leather & Suede Boots (narrow) 6.5/7

Vintage 70s Perfect Gauzy Flutter Faux Wrap Dress S/M, Vintage 70s Levis Snap Denim Shirt S/M, Vintage 70s Wooden Scalloped Belt XS/S, Vintage 90s Deadstock Caramel Leather Booties sz.7.5

I think it's safe to say that SXSW is more than officially in full swing. Bands are playing in every empty nook and cranny, free beer is flowing, Brooklynites and Angelinos have taken over and everything is pretty much nuts. With all the other madness going on the last thing you want to worry about it what to throw on (okay, maybe it's the first thing you worry about - let's be honest) so here are a few of my favorite gems from the shop to keep you cool and comfy. Ankle boots, fluttery dresses, bright colors and worn denim teamed up with a splash of tough jewelry and you're good to go. Heck, the door guy might even let you in even if you forgot to RSVP. 

In like a lion...

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That's putting it mildly. March has roared in with days of rain and gloomy skies baffling SXSW out-of-towners. What!? It rains here!?! I thought it was supposed to be hot in Texas!! I just bought these new cut-offs! Early March's lion-tude may put a damper on over crowded out door parties and free beer bonanzas but I, for one, am really enjoying it. Give me a rainy day in bed any time. 

Clockwise from top: Anthropologie Lion's Mane Necklace // Vintage Anne Klien silk scarf // Vintage Double Lion Head Sweater // Gap Tall Fringe Boots // We Are Handsome Lion Swimsuit // Vintage Lion's Den Bag // ASOS Lion's Head Chain Belt

But with South By in full swing a day in bed hardly seems like an option. So, grab you best lion inspired gear and just roar back at that rain!