Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save BIG! We’re giving you an EXTRA 30% OFF of everything that’s already marked down! Of course, cupcakes and champagne are a good excuse to stop by, too…
In celebration of this gorgeous weather and cloudless blue skies, we’re giving you 15% off of all blue dresses this week only! Come in and check out our beautiful selection! 
This week only! We’re giving you 15% off of all dresses in shades of royal, navy, sea and sky! Come on in to enjoy your discount on brand new spring merchandise or even sale items that have already been marked down! Here’s a tasting of our flavor of the week!
art night austin 2010: Venture alongside fellow culture enthusiasts through Austin’s in-the-know spaces on this art and culinary trek. Experience and acquire never before seen works and taste complimentary chef-prepared bites paired with select wines. Begin at any participating space and hop on and off continuous chauffeured transportation. Afterparty to follow.
acquire: Austin Museum of Art | Haven Gallery | IF+D | dberman gallery | Women & Their Work | Wally Workman Gallery | L. Nowlin Gallery | Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery
taste: Cafe Josie | Botticelli’s South Congress | Tacodeli | La Condesa | Frank | Kenichi| NoRTH | Kerbey Lane Cafe| Sushi Zushi | The Belmont | Ruth’s Chris | NXNW | Francis Coppola Wine Estates | Liberty School Winery | Jacobs Creek | Treana | Veramonte Winery | Camelot Winery | Folie A Deux | Columbia Crest | Bottega Vinaia Estate | Jean Luc Colombo | Axial Vinos Imports
groove: DJ Mel | DJ Chicken George | DJ Ariel | Sam&tha | DJ Thibault | Matteo | DJ Twist and Shout | DJ Johnny Bravvo | The Seas
limited tickets: $75 | Includes 2010 Art Pass including admission to Art City Austin, April 24-25 valued at $15 and discounts during Art Week Austin: April 21-25 | buy tickets online or at participating retailers (cash/check only): Dress Shop 315 Congress Avenue
afterparty: $25 | 9:30pm to 1:00am. Mid-century modern architecture meets contemporary culture at The Starr Building at 6th and Colorado. Party goers will enjoy food, drinks and DJ sets against the backdrop of interiors by Florence Knoll and a renowned mural by Seymour Fogel, considered an important piece in Texas modernist art. | buy tickets online (pending availability)
win: $25 raffle tickets | During the afterparty, enter to win one of 5 art-centric packages valued up to $1235- see what is in these packages
parking: In addition to on-street and public-pay garages, free parking is available at the AISD parking garage located at 1111 West 6th Street | Pay parking is available at Austin City Hall for $5 or The State Garage at 17th and Colorado for $7
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In a transition time like February- is it cold, is it warm? what is this weather?- it’s always a good idea to slowly phase in your new Spring items. Especially if you’re like twin sister and simply don’t have the self-control to wait and wear your new things (did you, too, wear your new school clothes before the first day?) So, in this spirit, here’s a tip for doing just that:
Let’s start with the NEW:
This gorgeous floral printed dress is from Laundry by Shelli Segal- as if the amazing colors weren’t enough, don’t you just adore the beaded neckline? Just seeing it on the hanger conjures images of Alice’s tea party and dainty little shoes. But we’re going to make it wearable for right now! Febru-ize it, if you will.
Now let’s go to work. You already have: a wool boyfriend jacket
You also have: black boots
Add an armful of shiny bangles et, voila! You’ve got a seasonally-appropriate outfit that lets you show off the new and utilize the old. So, which one is silver and which one is gold?
Husband and I ate at La Condesa just a couple of weeks ago and, after being awed by both the interior and the hour-and-a-half wait, we decided to have a seat at the bar. We got the queso flameado- delicious. We got the elotes (grilled corn on the cob)- even more delicious. I got the Sunday Chicken- and let me say that if I were ever a judge on Top Chef and they had me decide my last meal so that one of the contestants could prepare it in their newfangled way it would be roasted chicken, hands down. And this was that meal- simply scrumptious. Crispy skin, juicy meat, perfectly seasoned. Whatever sides came with it were amazing, although I can’t remember what they were, exactly, just that the combination of all of them at the same time was one of the best meals I’ve had in Austin in the last three years.
So…. Congrats to them on their James Beard nomination!
If you still haven’t signed up for our weekly email, What to Wear this Weekend, then this peek at our floral trend should be reason enough! Pinks, purples, yellows, we’ve got every color of the garden covered here in the store, so sign up for our What to Wear this Weekend and see it for yourself! Did we mention that we also include a special offer in every week’s edition? Don’t miss out- sign up here!
Well, not one this fancy but still…
Leslie turns 30 next weekend (so does Lindsey, the Dallas twin- shout out!), so we’re celebrating with our favorite Dress Shop girls- how else?- with champagne and shopping! Join us at Dress Shop next Thursday, February 25th starting at 5pm. But hey, we may pop some bottles at noon, if we feel so inclined… Sign up for our email list and we’ll send you a special sale offer for that night only! Hope to see you there!
Here’s a sneak peek at our latest edition of What to Wear this Weekend. If you haven’t signed up to receive it, then you missed the special sale message at the bottom… So, sign up here now!
What shows will you be watching?
