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Festival Fashion at SXSW

South by Southwest (SXSW) celebrated its 25th year in Austin, TX last week with more parties, events and crowds than ever. Featuring multi-day conferences devoted to Music, Film and Interactive, the 10-day 2011 SXSW program had fresh-faced geeks hitting up networking events and listening intently to speakers; movie goers racing from short film showcases to world premieres; and music fans perched in clubs, cafes—even boutiques, bike shops and food trucks—to hear both headliners and emerging acts throughout what is known as the Music Capital of the World. (Not surprisingly, on eBay, online auction sales for SXSW-related items—from SXSW tickets on eBay to t-shirts to music memorabilia from festivals past and present—shot up five-fold in the 30 days ending March 18 compared to the prior period.)

The glorious weather (80-degree and breezy) was an invitation for the tens of thousands of attendees to test their summer wardrobes. We spotted plenty of of-the-moment summer fashion trends—from “flatform” sandals to macramé bags, floppy hats and bold colorbut it was classic summer dresses with bohemian undertones that caught our eye: tunics, halters, ethnic prints, and hand-embroidered linen, all made special with unique fashion accessories.

 

The vibrant hand embroidery adds color and detail to this otherwise simple linen smock dress.  We love the contrast of the bright ribbon trim and floral patterns accessorized with tough lace up boots, a bold turquoise stone ring and a simple black tie bracelet.

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Navajo Silver Turquoise Ring
(buy it now price, $199.99)
New All Saints Military Boots
(buy it now price, $175)
New Lucky Brand Embroidered Dress
(buy it now price, $69.99)
Festival Fashion at SXSW

 



 

You can’t go wrong with a feminine cut summer halter dress for warm weather and we love classic chambray dresses or a colorful print. A crisp white slip-on shoe, whether a sneaker style or a moccasin, is comfy and clean. Vintage cat eye glasses add a retro fashion twist.

New Abercrombie & Fitch Plaid Halter Dress
(buy it now price, $37.99)
New Gap Chambray Dress
(buy it now price, $9.99)
Car Shoe White Leather Flats
(buy it now price, $177.77)
Festival Fashion at SXSW

 



 

This tunic dress, in a plum color you're typically more likely to see in the fall, is a perfect transitional piece when paired with leggings. The oversized sunglasses, leather hobo and this season’s flatform sandals pull it together for a stylish look that’s easy but incredibly polished.

New Oliver People Sunglasses
(buy it now price, $229)
New Leather Hobo Bag
(buy it now price, $159)
New Tucker for Target Floral Dress
(buy it now price, $59.99)
Festival Fashion at SXSW

 



 

We can’t resist a pretty Indian block print fabrics for summer. The soft palette of pink and purple pairs well with her chandelier turquoise earrings and one gold bangle. Although you could wear this flat sandals or wedges, we love her stovepipe buttery leather boots.

New Turquoise Chandelier Earrings
(buy it now price, $360)
Indian Gauze Dress
(buy it now price, $128.95)
New Frye Campus Boots
(buy it now price, $234.95)
Festival Fashion at SXSW


 

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97a10676-31fe-4a2c-8733-9595a2b7d7db Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:32:18 PDT Sun, 3 Apr 2011 16:32:18 PDT
jharper
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rock-n-roll southern sartorialist!

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