Austin Street Style: Phantogram.

A couple months ago, I posted a video of my new favorites, Phantogram (go have a listen if you don't know them). Seriously, they were all I listened to this summer. Two nights ago, I was lucky enough to hear them play in Austin at the Mohawk. Not only was the show amazingly spectacular in the only way indie/psychedelic/hip-hop music could be, but afterwards, keyboardist and singer Sarah Barthel along with fellow bandmate, guitarist Josh Carter, sold the band's merchandise. I took the opportunity to get an autograph and photo with the stunning Sarah.

While doing sound check, Sarah had been wearing a red cardigan.

Easily my favorite music moment in Austin yet. I felt like a ten-year-old, gushing over their music and in awe of meeting the band.

Hope everyone has a wonderful October weekend and, if you're in Austin, a great time at the Austin City Limits Music Festival!

Rare Magazine March Release Party.

Join the Rare Magazine staff at the Mohawk for live music and drinks in honor of the March Music Issue!

RSVP at rsvp@rareaustin.com

Places to Go, People to Bleet.

If you're planning to attend the Austin Bloggers Bleet-Up on Thursday, be sure to RSVP here.

They're closing the RSVPs as soon as it hits capacity. Once you RSVP, you will be automatically entered to win Fun Fun Fun Fest tickets as well. Also, don't forget to bring your $7 entry-fee in cash! Thanks to Austin Eavesdropper for the heads-up.

The Bleet-Up is a great opportunity to meet Austin bloggers while enjoying food by Mama Fu's and cocktails from Sweet Leaf Tea and Tito's Handmade Vodka. There will also be pop-up shops by both Prototype Vintage and Rene Geneva Designs, and there will even be a silent guitar auction benefiting Girls Rock Camp for a guitar signed by Debbie Harry! Don't forget to check out the photo booth, either.

I cannot wait for Thursday to get here!

If you are looking for something to do before the Bleet-Up, be sure to head over to Maria Maria at 415 Colorado. Beginning at five, there's going to be a Rare Magazine Fashion Lounge. Enjoy cocktails and music while shopping clothing and boutiques! Browse the current collections of Eliza Page, Teddies for Betties, Missbehave, and Wish while sipping half-price margaritas. Massage Harmony will be giving massages and Sephora will be giving a $500 gift-basket to one lucky goer! The event lasts until 8PM...sounds good to me!

Launch 787, the creators of Austin Fashion Week, will be presenting the Holiday Shopping Event at the Mosaic on Mueller on November 8th. Shop jewelry, clothing, accessories, children’s items, and many more holiday gifts, from local designers, boutiques, and artists! Shopping aside, food will be provided, along with an open bar. Enjoy the entertainment as you peruse the booths of Austin’s most talented artists and designers.

Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. If you bring a new book to donate to the Dell Children’s Hospital, it will be $5 at the door. The event begins at noon and lasts until 6 PM.
Visit shop87.com to purchase tickets. Be sure to invite your friends and family to get tickets as well, for The Holiday Shopping Event is your only chance to see all this great merchandise at one location!

I originally wrote part of this blog for shopitUPchic.com, an online rental closet company based in Austin that I'm currently an intern for.