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Austin's Pink Palace Makes the Gray Lady's Style

It's no secret that The New York Times loves Austin. From glowing annual coverage of SXSW, to travel pieces, to Times media critic David Carr's afternoon with Chronicle editor Louis Black during SXSW in 2009, and stories of gallant Times photographers Read More | Comment »

5:05PM Thu. Apr. 5, Anne Harris

Wimberley-based Climb On Expands Company and Minds

The European Union has banned 1,342 cosmetic ingredients that are classified as unsafe for human use; the FDA has banned ten. According to the Environmental Working Group, 98% of cosmetic products in this country contain chemicals that have never been publicly tested for safety. Read More | Comment »

7:57PM Tue. Mar. 20, Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Got Soap in Your Eyes? Not Anymore.

As a child, my great-uncle Doyle's hair amazed me. Kids need something to stare at, so I amused myself by studying his hair. It was like a plastic Devo headpiece, dark and shiny, always in exactly the same shape. Read More | Comment »

4:25PM Sun. Feb. 5, Anne Harris

Product Review: Kiss Silicone Protexion Flat Iron

Week to week, we receive a number of review items here at Chronique; they're mostly books, some skin care products, and the occasional wearable object, such as last week's Fliptogs. Small appliances, not so much. So a few weeks ago, I was surprised to open a large box containing a Kiss Silicone Protexion flat iron. Read More | Comment »

4:29PM Mon. Oct. 17, 2011, Anne Harris

Crabtree & Evelyn Gets a Makeover

We all have memories of walking past Crabtree & Evelyn, or flipping through higher-end bed and bath catalogs to gaze at the endless array of bed and bath enhancements that might include scented and striped paper drawer-liners, or linen mist. Read More | Comment »

12:23PM Mon. Jun. 13, 2011, Anne Harris

William Kuhn Finds Jackie Onassis at Work

When I started working as an assistant at Doubleday in January 1989, it was with more anticipation than usual for an entry-level college grad moving to New York to work in book publishing: Jackie Onassis's office was down the hall, and she was expected back from the winter holiday. Read More | 1 Comment »

2:31AM Tue. Jan. 11, 2011, Anne Harris

Global Fear is Here

Every Holiday needs its public face. Easter and the Easter Bunny. Christmas and Santa. And, in Austin, Halloween and Mr. Creep, the Best of Austin-winning ghoul with a grin. Now Creep and his closest associate, artist of the macabre Matt Garcia, have spread their black wings as the haunting season begins. Read More | Comment »

5:00PM Mon. Oct. 25, 2010, Richard Whittaker

Two Off the Stack: A Bible to Party By, and Hints From Heloise

If you love to give theme parties, but all you've got to show for yourself is some caramelized pineapple on the cold grill and an uneven set of lime-green napkin rings, you might consider The Party Bible: The Good Book for Great Times by Connor Pritchard and Dominic Russo (Adams Media, 223 pp., $14.95). Read More | Comment »

11:46PM Mon. Sep. 13, 2010, Anne Harris

The Kindness of Strangers

Got an extra $30,000 laying around? How about $100, $25, or $10? The Harry Ransom Center, custodian of film producer David O. Selznick's film collection, is looking for donations toward the restoration of Vivien Leigh's costumes from the classic bodice-ripper, Gone With the Wind. Read More | Comment »

4:33PM Wed. Aug. 11, 2010, Anne Harris

ATTN: Nail-biters, Color Lovers, and Toe Suckers

SpaRitual: Write it down! It's made especially for nail-biters like myself, who need acrylic nails or the constant reapplication of nail polish in a never-ending attempt to axe the disgusting habit of chewin' on the claws. (It's not really made exclusively for nail-biters. Read More | Comment »

2:55PM Tue. Aug. 3, 2010, Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Art Beneath Your Feet

Everyone knows that Marty McFly invented skate boarding in November 1955, but it didn't get pretty until artists got their hands on the wood. Read More | Comment »

1:36AM Tue. Jul. 13, 2010, Richard Whittaker

Farewell to the Cathedral of Junk

What happens when city regulations and an artistic vision clash? In the case of the Cathedral of Junk, artistic vision and the Austin cultural skyline lose. Yesterday Vince Hanneman, the artist behind the cathedral, announced he is tearing it down. Read More | 3 Comments »

12:31AM Wed. Jun. 16, 2010, Richard Whittaker

Free Dooney!

It pays to be a loyal customer, especially in communities like Austin where the small town vibe is part of the allure. It also definitely pays to be fearless enough to bargain. Read More | Comment »

12:03PM Tue. Jun. 15, 2010, Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Trip Out with LeSportsac's 2010 Travel Collection

Many moons ago we wrote about LeSportsac's tokidoki line in this space. The tattooed pirate-grrl motif was perfect for a winter trip to the Bahamas. Well, now that the travel bug has bitten us again, the 2010 Travel Collection is just in time. Featuring full-size luggage, as well as the usual totes, Read More | Comment »

1:57PM Wed. Mar. 31, 2010, Anne Harris

I’ll Give You a Quarter If I Can Bum a Tolstoy Novella

TankBooks is combining two extinguishing passions – cigarette design and printed books – to create these awesome (if dangerously twee) pocket-sized classic reads. Read More | Comment »

5:22PM Mon. Mar. 22, 2010, Kimberley Jones

Out of the Nest: Taylor Jacobson Graduates

For fans of The Rachel Zoe Project who fretted over what would become of junior stylist Taylor Jacobson when she left the comfort and psychosis of Rachel's non-existent bosom, fear not. Tay-Tay may seem herself bent at times, but she's crazy like a fox. Read More | Comment »

11:13AM Tue. Mar. 16, 2010, Anne Harris

Insure Your Legacy With Booty Pop Panties

All of you pear-shaped goddesses out there shaking some extra sugar on the backside, rejoice. Whether you have broad shoulders or not, your understated upper body looks fantastic in clothing, and we all know there are insurance policies available for that moneymaker bringing up the rear. This post is not for you. Read More | Comment »

11:58PM Thu. Jan. 7, 2010, Anne Harris

Top Nine That We'd Like to Survive 2010

There were more than a few reasons to shop your own closet in a new way in 2009, mainly to save for six or seven pairs of new boots. 1) Bare tree branches on everything from wall decals to clothing. I always loved Fleetwood Mac's Bare Trees album art, and I've always been annoyed when people point out how winter trees look like lungs. Read More | 1 Comment »

3:24AM Fri. Jan. 1, 2010, Anne Harris

Making the World Safe for Fall Footwear

This is such a nasty time of year, pipes freeze, wind whips at the roof shingles, and the hydrangea requires its blankie. Never mind all of that, however, for there is a greater peril in your life at the moment: Your beautiful fall footwear is under attack from mud, standing water, and salt, not to mention ever-present, uneven pavement. Read More | Comment »

12:20PM Thu. Dec. 10, 2009, Anne Harris

Now You're Cooking With Gastronomy: 'Return to Beauty' by Narine Nikogosian

"Because you have sensitive teeth, Capricorn, this mask is a must for you. It will keep your teeth and gums shiny and healthy!" Wait. This is confusing. Teeth and gums? As in, this mush of lemon juice, baking soda, and bread crumbs is meant to be smeared over my teeth, and it has to sit for 10 minutes? Yeah, okay, I'm calling my dentist. Read More | Comment »

12:33PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Sarah Jean Billeiter

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