Do forgive me, I know that I’ve spoken of our fabulous little festival known as South by Southwest before but I think most of you’ll agree that it deserves the extra mention. Each Spring, along with the flowers and trees, Austin positively BLOOMS and we’re reveling in it right now. Artists, musicians, filmmakers…the talent that converges on our lovely town is simply marvelous. And inevitably, where there is art, there is fashion.
I’ve noticed a lot of risk takers out there lately. Maybe it’s the resurgence of the 80s (my fellow children of neon and Aquanet know what I’m talking about). Maybe it’s the fact that in this day and age, not only are outward expressions of individuality tolerated but celebrated. Maybe we’re just trying to grasp a little whimsy in worrisome times. Whatever it is, it’s just fine by me. And I’m here to say that I WILL wear my cowgirl boots with a cocktail dress if I want to and I will have fun doing it. And I appreciate seeing a little sassiness in others, like the front-woman that came into Lovely Austin last week and left with an iridescent sequined dress to wear to her “South by” gig. I know she rocked it. Don’t be afraid to rock it, too!
If you’re lucky enough to be in ATX in the Springtime, get out there and soak it all in, Darlings! And here’s a little fun fact for you: among many others, the cutie pie boy band Hanson was discovered at our very own SXSW.
MMM-BOP, Baby!!
-Bea Lovely
