Remembering Frida

I'm a huge Frida fan so when I was asked if I had anything in the shop that might fit the mood of a Frida inspired shoot for Vetta Magazine, a newly launched Austin publication, I flipped! Rich colors, smoldering brows, eclectic jewelry, florals, men's wear nods -- stylist Graham Cumberbatch nailed it. Various Tiro Tiro pieces, the classic Miranda Bennett Every Day dress, a pretty Lee Coren scarf, Sister necklaces, a biggie Ilana Kohn tee & my favorite Feral Childe shirt all made an appearance. Check out the full spread here.

All images via Vetta Magazine.

Gal Pal: Sister x Miranda Bennett

So excited to be hosting another round of Gal Pal - a pop-up centered around creative women - tomorrow evening at the shop. After a successful first go with ceramicist, Angel Oloshove & up-and-coming designer Kate de Para, both of Houston, two Austin ladies are up to bat: Jenny Mulder of Sister & Miranda Bennett. The two share an affection for rich indigos, effortless shapes & a touch of whimsy (creative dying & lil' booby sculptures anyone?). Can't wait to see what these two have in store! If you're in the Austin area swing by tomorrow evening from 6 - 8 for a cocktail, pizza & some Gal Pal goodness.

Bricolage Curated Florals Valentine's Day Pop Up Shop

How crazy gorgeous is Bricolage Curated Floral's work!? I've been a fan of her's since I stumbled across her work at my favorite coffee spot, Houndstooth (where, it turns out, she's also a killer barista) so I was so psyched to host Samantha for a pop-up flower shop on Valentine's Day. Guys & gals flocked to the shop to snap up impeccable bouquets for their sweeties. I'm willing to bet that there were lots of happy Valentine's out there. This just might have to become a tradition..!

Botanicals Folklorica Honey Infusion Workshop

We spent a sunny afternoon sipping grapefruit, rose-honey cocktails from Mission Collective & learning all of Tamera's, of Botanicals Folklorica fame, honey infusing tricks. Working with raw, local honey from Dripping Springs & foraged pine & rose petals everyone mixed up their own little blend to take home. Honey infusion is much easier than you'd think! It goes like this: work with the absolute best honey you can find. Pick a few herbs you'd like to infuse - rosemary, rose, pine & lavender all work well, but don't be afraid to get creative & think out of the box. Mix them together in a jar with a lid. Place your jar in a windowsill or somewhere that gets nice sunlight. Flip your jar over every day or so, so the mixture moves around. Repeat for two weeks. Strain the herbs out with a cheese cloth. Bam: infused honey!

Face Lift.

Blood, sweat & tears! The shop got a serious face lift!! Aching back & lost sleep be damned, it was worth it. Come explore for yourself.

Olive Fall / Winter '13 Lookbook

Pretty proud of the shop's fall/winter lookbook! I was kind of thinking something along the lines of Alice in Wonderland's imaginary spot in the forest on a crisp fall day. The juxtaposition of props & sets against expansive nature felt just right & Jackie Lee Young did a fantastic job capturing the project! Her keen eye is invaluable & her work's worth a bit of exploration if you're not familiar.

Look 1: Dusen Dusen Blocks Fold Tank Dress, Gunnard Eileen Ring, Hey Murphy cuff, vintage sunglasses, hat & sweater
Look 2: vintage flag shift dress, Hey Murphy necklace, Odette Arrowhead Ring, Hey Murphy cuffs
Look 3: Ace & Jig Vintage Nile Tee, vintage army jacket, vintage Levi's 501 boyfriend jeans, vintage pumps, Another Feather necklace
Look 4: Dusen Dusen Cool Triad Oversized Top, vintage jean jacket, vintage Levi's 501 boyfriend jeans, Hey Murphy Lapis necklace, vintage pumps and sunglasses
Look 5: Ilana Kohn Ellis Jumpsuit, vintage sweater, Hey Murphy Stacked Bone Necklace, Samantha Pleet x Wolverine Artist Boots
Look 6: Ace & Jig Domino Harbor Mini Dress, vintage red wine wool jacket, Samantha Pleet x Wolverine Artist Boots, Hey Murphy Cuff Necklace
Look 7: Ace & Jig Blackhole Rosemary Dress, vintage leather motorcycle jacket, Samantha Pleet x Wolverine Artist Boots
Look 8: Dusen Dusen Checker Stripe Oversized Top, vintage white leather skirt, vintage hat, Hey Murphy Stacked Bone Necklace
Look 9: Dusen Dusen Cool Triad Shift Dress, Hey Murphy Shapes Necklaces
Look 10: Strathcona Stockings in Baroque Floral

Ace & Jig F/W '13

I'm pretty in love with Ace & Jig's fall collection. Something just feels so right about classic shapes, easy trousers, simple doll dresses and rich wine tones for fall. A&J hit the mark as usual. The collection is streaming into stores now -- including at Olive!

All images via Ace & Jig.

Lately.

Has it really been two months!? Sheesh. Just a little peep into the shop. Ace & Jig, Dusen Dusen, Miranda Bennett and Groceries have all joined the roster and I spent a balmy Monday afternoon shooting some of my favorite pieces for the online shop with sweet Tyna -- what a babe. Loads more goodies in as of late, so pop over to the online shop to see it all. We're even offering 20% off through the end of the weekend to celebrate all the newness -- just use code 'welcomeaj'.