Ask an Expert {Make-Up Artist Maris Malone-Calderon}

Q&A with Makeup Artist Maris Malone-Calderon Words by Ashley Bowling Photos by Eric Morales Award winning and internationally known makeup artist and owner of Pearl Hair & Makeup Studio, Maris began her beauty career with a desire to create a job out of an art she truly loved. What led you into a career in...

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Style {Classic Threads}

No need to wait around for spring to start enjoying the wonderful weather. Here in Austin, we get to jump into spring early. And we’re showing off the classic fashions that are coming back in style with some vintage looks from Laced with Romance. Claire Puckett {model & musician} Receiving her first guitar at 8...

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V-Bodies Fitness

Combining the best proven methods for a healthy, strong body Words & Photos by Eric Morales Matthew Carney is the founder and trainer at V-Bodies. His personality is what you might expect: high energy and mentally positive. But Carney’s approach to training is vastly different from what one might think. It’s not just all about...

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A Cultural Oasis {Sahara Lounge}

East Side Venue Unique In Its Vision Words by James Krogh Photo by Tamir Kalifa For the uninitiated, Sahara Lounge–its ambiance a cross between a psychedelic estate sale and a hostel operated by Sun Ra–embodies Austin eclecticism in decor as well as musical programming. Entranced at the entrance, you may mistakenly think you’ve stumbled decades backward in...

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9 Community Gardens

Growing Food & Growing Community! Words by Ashley Bowling Photo by Chrissy Dollar Grab a shovel and get involved, meet your neighbors, be a part of the urban growing community. Check out the places in east Austin that are growing food and creating green spaces. 1. Windsor Park Community Garden 5801 Westminster Dr. This garden is...

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Rio Rita’s {Bloody Mary}

Awaken your senses with a breakfast cocktail that is sure to please. Light tones of Peppercorn infused vodka embellish this delightful morning pick-me-up. Words by Camille Smith Photo by Eric Morales Rio Rita is one of the many projects from Donya and Randal Stockton of Beerland and King Bee fame. “I love this place,” says manager Sarah...

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A Weekend In {Big Bend}

desert in bloom Words by Blakely Kneisley Not too far away from the vibrant lights and sounds of East Austin is one of America’s best kept secrets, a desert wilderness many do not know exists in the bend of far west Texas. Friday Take a scenic drive to Santa Elena Canyon where you can do a...

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Worldly Sophistication {meets} Comfy & New

Shared taste and an appreciation for the family’s global treasures helped designer Ann Edgerton take a couple’s east Austin townhouse from spec to spectacular. Photos by Molly Winters Words by Jess Hagemann Produced by Ashley Bowling Ask Ann Lowe Edgerton, 29, who her favorite artist is, and this design guru will light up over Donald Judd, the...

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From China to East Austin

Where the Culture of African Diaspora Meets Classical Ballet Words by Xander Peters Photos by Eric Morales China Smith speaks with her hands as much as she does with her heart. When the perfect topic hits the surface of the conversation just right, the tone of her voice rises, anticipating a point to be made,...

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Easygoing Elegance

Walking into fashion designer Miranda Bennett’s studio and storefront is an experience in remembering what calm feels like. A ceramic mobile sways peacefully in the window, while Bennett’s dog lounges on a beautiful woven rug. It’s a quiet oasis of calm and beauty in a nondescript office center in northeast Austin. Words By Mary Bryce Photo by Eric Morales...

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