Jackie Ramirez’s tiny hands guide pink fabric through an eager sewing machine — her fingers only millimeters away from the punching needle.
“It’s like my getaway, you know?” Ramirez, a textile and apparel sophomore, says as her fingers continue to push fabric through the machine.
At Csilla Somogyi, racks of vibrant, high-quality and handmade pieces adorn the chic interior. Shelves of T-shirts and jewelry made by local artisans line the sides of the shop. High-end dresses decorate the store. Located in the heart of Austin on Congress Street and 5th Street, the eccentric feel of Somogyi’s boutique captivates customers of all styles as soon as they walk through the shop’s tall wooden doors.
When college life leaves you too busy to shop during normal store hours and your wardrobe subsequently suffers, shift your gaze to the beautiful world of online shopping. This list of eclectic online-only shops caters to many different styles and budgets, and will leave you waiting excitedly for pretty packages to arrive at your mailbox or the front desk of your dorm.
Last month, the popular TV show “Scandal” returned to ABC for its fourth season. Die hard fans, or ‘gladiators,’ across the country rejoiced in discovering where Olivia Pope was — all while being swept away by Pope and Associates’ incredible wardrobes.
Natalie Sendukas’ closet is filled with halter crop tops, patterns and bold prints galore. As evidenced by the vibrant red and mustard yellow silk kimono decorating her desk chair, Sendukas’ style has an eclectic flavor.
On Friday, September 12, the LBJ Presidential Library lit up with socialites, designers and fashion lovers from all over at "MOD: A Modern Take on ‘60s Fashion." Austin designers Daniel Esquivel, Ross Bennett, Crowned Bird, Gail Chovan, Boudoir Queen, Amber Perley and Rare Trends brought Lady Bird Johnson’s evening wear back to life with modern looks based on her time in the White House.
