Shop Savvy: Shoe shop w/ Stuart Weitzman
Yugo Booty $425
Sarah Bray
Spotted: Alpha Chi Couture
Sophomore Kelsea West
SMU students hit the runway at Alpha Chi Omega’s philanthropy event Alpha Chi Couture. Student representatives from every sorority and several fraternities rocked the season’s hottest trends from area retailers all for a good cause. Alpha Chi Couture is an annual silent auction and fashion show that gives hope to victims of domestic violence benefitting the Genesis Women’s Shelter and Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.
Sarah Bray
Before the Show
Junior Leigh Dodson
Senior Katie Byers
Sophomore Derek Sabins
Beauty Blast: Aveda Institute Opens
Just because the economy is suffering, doesn’t mean your hair has to! Cut and Color can be pricey, if you’re getting your hair done at the swankiest place in town expect a bill of up to $350 or more!
It’s time to “cut” back in more ways than one. Introducing the Aveda Institute Dallas: a brand new, state-of-the-art teaching establishment located in the heart of Dallas. The institute is a training facility for future hair gurus. But on’t be scared about about a bad die-job, these stylists are fully trained before they hit the floor.
The grand opening of The Aveda Institue, off of Park Lane, is today. “Bob” in and get mani pedi, facial, deep conditining treatment, blow out or any of their other services starting at just $15.
Sarah Bray
Fête Set: YAAD at Vino 100
SMUStyle Fête Set: YAAD at Vino 100
Who: Young Artist Association of Dallas
What: Paintings by Edgar Cardoze, Page Goss and photography by Christina Kearney, Stuart Palley, Jordan Chlapecka and Brittany Connors
Where: Vino 100, 2909 McKinney Ave.
When: Thursday, September 24, 6 pm to 8 pm
Why: 80 percent of the proceeds benefit the art program at The Stewpot, a health and human service provider that offers free art classes to the homeless community in Dallas. Not to mention free hors d’oeuvres and half-priced wine during the first hour.
A chic wine stop? A display of fabulous art from your fellow SMU-ers? Doesn’t get much better than that!
Christina Geyer
Fête Set: UpTown Makeup Grand Opening
SMUStyle Fête Set: Uptown Makeup Grand Opening
We are frequenters of the oh-so-trendy boutique L.Bartlett, so when owner Laura Bush (no relation to the former First Lady) decided to open UpTown Makeup — a beauty boutique on par with our Shop Savvy standards — we just knew a makeup revolution was imminent.
The West Village boutique (3699 McKinney Ave. Suite 102) carries all the lines you love (Smashbox, Fresh, Too Faced et al) in a sleek little shopper-friendly space.
Where we’ll be blushing Thursday night? Celebrating UpTown Makeup’s grand opening. See the invite for details!
Christina Geyer
Dine Dish: Smoke at the Belmont Hotel
SMUStyle Dine Dish: Smoke
When was the last time (if ever) you ventured over to Oak Cliff? That’s what I thought, which is why you should make tracks to Smoke, chef/co-owner Tim Byres’ new grub stop at the Belmont Hotel. Because stepping outside the SMU bubble always does a body good. Especially when it involves comfort food.
Imagine this equation: The Belmont’s retro vibe + old-fashioned cooking with hickory, oak, mesquite and pecan woods + a cold smokehouse, barbeque pit, and hardwood grill + all the BBQ you can imagine + lead designer Mike Thompson’s Texas-style decor.
What does this all equal? A great dining adventure — a reason to finally make that trip to Oak Cliff.
Head to 901 Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, 75208 or call 214.393.4141 for details.
Christina Geyer
Shop Savvy: The Shak at SMU
Car-less and in need of a fashion fix? Net-A-Porter’s amazing, but you’re not in the mood for virtual shopping. Today is your lucky day, because Stanley Korshak’s The Shak is making a pit stop at SMU. Come browse through racks of top-notch designers like Milly, DVF, Twinkle By Wenlan and Theory, sort through denim names like Rich & Skinny, Hudson and J Brand, and accessorize with handbags from Lockhart and Beirn. The Shak at Stanley Korshak shifts into The Shak at SMU today from 4:45 to 5:40pm at 3110 Daniel Avenue.
Sarah Bray
Spotted: Fancy Feet
SMU Junior Katie Kuehl was show “stomping” in these fabulous Michael Kors sandals. The sassy shoe puts a new spin on the gladiator, edging things up with a with a sequence of neutral straps and a metallic funky heel. Kuehl paired the marvelous MK with skinny jeans and a flowy top.
Sarah Bray
Fashion Insider: Anna Sui for Target
An Anna Sui top for $19.99! Gilt Groupe prices don’t even come close to comparing with Target’s latest alliance with Anna Sui.
The second designer in a series of Target Designer Collaborations, a program that features well-established designers who draw inspiration from a collaborative partner, muse or creative element.
Anna Sui’s style stimulus: Gossip Girl. The Target collection is inspired by our four favorite GG’s – Serena van der Woodsen, Blair Waldorf, Jenny Humphrey and Vanessa Abrams – and their distinctive looks. From glamorous to preppy and punk to artsy – the line has it all. Proving once again, Target’s unprecedented ability to successfully fuse frugality with fashion!
Anna Sui for Target will be available online and at select target stores nationwide until October 17.
Sarah Bray
Shop Savvy: Stella & Dot
Vintage-inspired jewelry line Stella & Dot is setting up shop at SMU. Swing by the Panhellenic House on Tuesday and stock-up on the season’s hottest jewelry trends. Jazz up a plain tee with a Stella & Dot embroidered bib necklace or add some flash with an enamel cocktail ring. Looking for baubles on a budget? – 50% of the collection is under $50. SMU Style’s favs: The Adrienne Mixed Chain Necklace and The Alana Embroidered Cuff.
Assess the accessories from 3 to 7pm, 3109 Daniel Avenue.
Sarah Bray
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