Hot Fashion Find.....

So you are freaking out because you cannot find any available pieces from Alexander McQueen's technologically groundbreaking S/S 2010 collection, Plato's Atlantis. Well, relax! I know that nothing could possibly take place of the tragically fallen designer, but there are a few tasty pieces from other designers that could at least sooth your fashion appetite. Take a look at this print kimono mini-dress by Mara Hoffman. The up and coming designer, now available at Nordstrom and Stanly Korshak, is leaving critics in awe with her brilliant creation and usage of prints.

Styling this dress is more fun than you think! Accent the colors with bold gold jewelry and at the root I suggest an embellished wedge bootie of a neutral to gray hue. Complete the look with a nude clutch and you are set. Dress by Mara Hoffman available at Girl Next Door for $378. Style carefully!!!

Hot Accessory Find.....

Check out this amazing faux croc color block clutch by Bella Collection. A great addition to your closet, this clutch can take you from lunch with the ladies to dinner and a night out on the town. Styling this bag is easy, just be sure to find the proper balance when adding other accessories. The design of the bag is simple but the combination of colors, texture, and sheen could easily throw off your look. Clutch by Balla Collection available at Soigne for $32. Style carefully!!!

SCENE: Tribeza launch at ByGeorge

Last night Austin's most fashionable were out at the cities top shop, By George, to celebrate the launch of Tribeza Magazine's April issue. Attendees sipped cocktails while perusing designer duds by Lanvin, Balenciaga, and Givenchy. Fashion 5 honorees Joanna Linden and Stephanie Cultress-O'Neill were seen and fashion purveyors Gail Chovan and Elizabeth Serrato were there, all to show their support for the magazine. (Above: Joanna Linden and John Hogg; Bill Pitts and Catenya McHenry Ashford; April Swanson and Vannessa Walters; Gail Chovan and Elizabeth Serrato; Ben Skylar.)

In the heat of things.....

Everyone knows that as the days get warmer we tend to sacrifice fashion for the sake of staying cool, especially in central Texas. This summer stay chic in a colorful cotton day dress for those Saturday afternoon shopping excursions. Simply style your dress with a pair of embellished sandals and a shoulder strap square shaped bag. Style carefully!!! (Top: print dress by Hype available at Peyton's Place, $168; multi-color zebra print dress by Marc by Marc Jacobs available at Neiman Marcus, $198; cotton strapless pleated dress by Quiksilver available at Blue Elephant, $78.)

SCENE: Estilo, Pop and Shop

Mariana Ocejo, Mark Halsell, and friend!

Hot Shoe Find.....

Check out this chic criss cross peep toe bootie by Naughty Monkey. A great spring must and a value find at $76, style this shoe with everything from hot pants and a blazer to a great linen day dress for a fashionable spring time look. Bootie by Naughty Monkey available at Soigne fro $76. Style carefully!!!

Hot Accessory Find.....

With temperatures on the rise and summer quickly approaching, its time to think about your seasonal handbag selection. Put away those heavy, leather, over-sized handbags and consider a canvas tote like this bag by Chloe'. Great for a weekend getaway to the beach or lunch with the ladies, a canvas bag is great for it's versatility, functionality, aesthetic, and durability. Bag by Chloe' available at Intermix for $895. Style carefully!!!