After a Fashion

Who was that scary cowboy and why was he doing those nasty things??? Stephen ventures out to yet another "alternative" fashion show. Will he ever learn?

"...a work in progress, combining Austin funk with uptown chic. You can get your hair done there, as well..."

July 26, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen gets a nasty letter and tells stories from the "Mommie Dearest" benefit. Bit-chee, bit-chee, bitcheeeeeeeeee…

"...Schade won second place almost strictly on accessories: a chic little cocktail hat, a tasteful bag, and a big..."

July 12, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Chronicle style avatar Stephen goes to some parties. So you weren't invited; shut up and come along anyway …

"...Verbena. Notable guests included advertising maven Sherry Matthews and chic architect Bob Clark, Phillip Marrus of the attorney general's..."

June 21, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

What do you get when you skewer a Spears? And why has it taken Austin so long to get a Gay Pride parade???

"...the afternoon of May 18... First Thursday on the chic SoCo strip is coming right up (next Thursday, June..."

May 31, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Too Much Room at the Inn?

Plans for New Downtown Hotel Generates Welcomes and Skepticism

"...outfitted as part of the W chain, known for chic 'n' sleek decor and standard proximity to shopping districts..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Exhibitionism

The thrill that comes from the bright, full, flashy, splashy sound of a brass band is the feeling you get from Austin Musical Theatre's production of Sweet Charity and to coin a phrase, how sweet it is.

"...uses it to announce a certain kind of Sixties chic in interior design, in this case, for the bachelor..."

May 17, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Hmmmmmm, didn't our Style Avatar's psychic "see" what awaited him at the Brown Bar? Why was he not forewarned? Also, AAF checks in on George Michael's potty habits.

"...ALLEY-CATTING The monthly First Thursdays on the chic SoCo strip are so fun I sometimes don't even..."

May 17, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

There's no lack of fashion at Groopie; hair online; Marcy gets well soon, and another José Eber sighting. All inside!

"...at down-to-earth prices. Primarily featuring accessories, Groopie carries trashy chic jewelry and lingerie (I especially laughed over the long,..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Minding Your Manners

Though it doesn't make it into the paper, we do get a fair amount of correspondence via phone, e-mail, or snail mail in which readers air their complaints about experiences in local restaurants. We don't print it because it's Chronicle policy not to take a position on business complaints about incidents we didn't witness and can't substantiate, but it does make for very interesting reading. It was certainly food for thought in the development of this special Chronicle pop quiz.

"...four has made a night of it in a chic, trendy downtown restaurant based on the fact that you..."

April 12, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Phew! We're glad that's over. SXSW is gone and things are beginning to get back to normal. Your Style Avatar has some parting thoughts about Courtney Love and looks (fashion) forward to some upcoming events.

"...reproduction, and is available at some of the more chic addresses around...."

April 5, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...trendy and is not an example of urban cowboy chic. It's the kind of steakhouse that I remember from..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Breakfast Ole!

Where to find the best huevos rancheros, migas, and other tasty Mexican breakfast items in Austin.

"...eatery serves as the coffee shop for the SoCo chic South Austin Motel and is as great a place..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Imperial Teen

Music Showcase

"...was Schwartz's robotic jig, which brought to mind the sleek/chic automatons on the What Is Not to Love album..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Celebrity Crush

We've all got 'em, crushes on celebrities. At least, that's the premise of Refraction Arts' Celebrity Crush, and a bunch of talented artists reveal theirs in some quite entertaining ways.

"...with Courtney Love, once the height of grunge heroin chic, now the Vanity Fair sellout. Bartholomee reads an anti-Love..."

March 8, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...the days since cooking has become a respected, even chic, profession. There used to be kitchen managers, line cooks,..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Coach's Corner

Mark Cuban has transformed the once-pathetic Dallas Mavericks into an elite NBA squad -- but they're not quite there yet.

"...the Mavericks and Stars -- is designed in the chic art-deco architecture that says to hang on to your..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

After a Fashion

Whose weekend was more chic: Austin's or Hollywood's? Find out as our Style Avatar ponders the Jingle Ball and the Golden Globes.

"...wearing a men's tux by Armani should have been chic, but it wasn't (though it was marginally better than..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Who called LouAnn? Who dined with Gwyneth? "Walk this way" and find out!

"...to the man whose visions personified the theory of chic. Sure, there are good designers out there, but few..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Cleared for Blast-Off

Locally owned and operated music site Blastro.com defies the Web bust with booming business and booming beats.

"...falling just this side of the line between geek chic and geek reek. Four dinky, glass-partitioned micro-hives radiate out..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Were you guilty of indulging in any of these particular fashion no-nos this year? Check out these horrid style Top Tens.

"...Destiny's Child responsible for this current wave of Columbine chic (creepy in its pre-9/11-ness), but it has been a..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

What would you give if you could give any celebrity in the world anything? Happy Holidays from "After a Fashion!"

"...fur-wearing ways and was recently denied entrance to the chic NYC club Spa because of her fur coat. After..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Lypsinka: The Boxed Set

Reeling frenetically from song to show-biz anecdote to soap dialogue and back, like Judy Garland on a speed jag, with its star channeling everyone from Bette Davis and Phyllis Diller to Ethel Merman and Joan Crawford, Lypsinka! The Boxed Set is a hoot, a joyride through a neighborhood of tacky mansions haunted by grande dames of outsized egos and overwrought emotions.

"...dressed more glamorously. (No shapeless old shift but a chic, sequin-spangled sleeveless top and succession of stylish skirts designed..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...City Lights and Austin designer Satori are roomy, but chic ($50-$60). If Latin or ballroom dancing is your New..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Box and Beyond

Games, hardware, and other tech toys

"...Chic geek: It's an organizer, pager, dictionary, and scientific calculator...."

Dec. 7, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Thanksgiving? What with the day-after mall mania and less-than-stellar eating experience we had on Turkey Day proper, at least we can be thankful for Austin's cool fashion shows and celebrity sightings.

"...Cindy Crowe's fabulous painted coats and jackets; Kari Perkins' nomad-chic; Laura Maclay's beautiful handbags; and the runway debut of..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

Baseball Cap Boycott

"...other professional and college sports and New York City's now-chic police and fire departments. The union, which has enjoyed..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

After a Fashion

Guess who your Style Avatar flitted around town with this week? Check out this first installment about international salon god José Eber's visit to Austin.

"...an excellent grouping of vintage daytime and cocktail hour chic; they made the old look dazzlingly new. Emeralds showed..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

All-American

Jimmie Vaughan at 50

"...he recalls. "We knew our way around Louisiana and Chicago, musically speaking, and we wanted to play good stuff,..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Guess who your Style Avatar flitted around town with this week? Check out this first installment about international salon god José Eber's visit to Austin.

"...Bob Sherman and I to First Thursday on the chic SoCo strip. This most recognizable figure drew stares as..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar revels in his New York state of mind, having just visited our noble Big Apple. Come along for the ride.

"...Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 1, is First Thursday on the chic SoCo strip... 7-10pm, Blackmail presents a trunkshow of the..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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