Smart Pieces ala Valentino

You don't have to be married to a French President to look as stylish as his wife... The attention to detail and skilled construction distinguish the designer as much as the person who wears the piece. The quality, color, cut, and silk-accent collectively deem this look one of the chicest of its kind. And while stylists have been encouraging us to mix up suiting looks they are back on board with a head to toe (or in this case knee) matching look. It is so exquisite itself that you become powerful and important all at once just by wearing it. Promise.


This sapphire blue dress with ruffle details is sure to make your style stock shoot through the roof. It's cute, comfortable, playful, and can be worn as a dressy cocktail option or with flats or gladiators for a more casual look. And, if you just so happen to be blonde then you can't deny the power of navy...



And this is just purely, classically, ethereally the most beautiful top. It is sheer white, and intricately embellished with a variety of beading, stones, and embroidery. It's what Karen Blixen (the character Meryl Streep plays in Out of Africa) would wear to a cocktail party--and look so cool in.

Lourdes Chavez-Trunk Show

Lourdes Chavez is for the woman who knows her own style and chooses clothes based on that philosophy rather than what the magazines are telling her is fashionable. The clothes are beautiful, detailed, and immaculately constructed. The trunk show will be going on in Austin today, April 28, and tomorrow, April 29. We would love to see you as much as you will love to see these clothes.



And when you see this dress:

You can't help but think of this one:

And who doesn't like that?

Claudia's Coming!

The Claudia Lobao trunk show will be in Austin tomorrow for just one day, Tuesday April 28. She will be presenting her Spring 2009 collection which was inspired by the Brazilian Carnaval. "She's focused her inspirations on Brazilian history to the time of Brazil's imperialistic era where royal families from Portugal brought absolute glamour to Brazilian society from Europe. The collection focuses on hand crafted arts such as crochet and Brazilian Fuxico which emphasized Brazil's love for its royalty and fashion. Today Brazilian Carnaval is an overwhelming representation to our visual senses with explosions of color, movement, music and total exuberance. The collection calls on all aspects of Brazilian Carnaval, from its history to its passion."


Such inspiration at the line's foundation paired with the Brazilian designer's attention to historical detail, the collection is something special to see. The inspiration comes through in her designs without being too overwhelming and with a lightness that she is known for.
It is no wonder that she has such a following, Eva Longoria being one of her most avid supporters.

Stop by to see the wonderful pieces and to meet the designer herself.
Here are a few of the pieces from the collection:

Happy Earth Day!

In honor of our favorite planet's day we are featuring our special vegan line of bags: Shiraleah. It is an easier step toward going green than trading in your SUV for a Smart Car...I mean this is Texas... Plus, you don't have to give up style just to be environmentally savvy.

Turquoise bag $120. Perfect size to use for a school bag or a cute carry-on while traveling (You never know, you could run into Leo DiCapprio or Natalie Portman in the airport...)

Fuschia with cute bow detail $88

Lemon bag perfect for every day $92

BUON GIORNO from Carlo for Algo

He arrived early and has been making house calls... It's Carlo from Algo! Come by Julian Gold Austin Monday April 18 through Wednesday (mid-day) April 20 to see the impeccably chic looks from Algo's Fall 09 Collection.




ALGO Profile:
ALGO was founded in 1917 in Zurich as a family owned business, specialized in manufacturing High Fashion women apparel. ALGO aspires to continuously create beautiful and exclusive clothing, using the highest quality materials. All patterns are designed and produced in-house by a team of three, under the critical supervision of Mrs. Sylvia Goetschel, herself an international designer.

While our clientele loves the classic look, we continuously upgrade and enhance our style, at the same time preserving the exquisite and simple line that has been the outstanding trademark of ALGO.

ALGO is a recent recipient of the Swiss Award of Outstanding Quality, and we feel that the strategies applied seal our success. At the eve of our 90th anniversary, we look back to years of tradition and quality paralleled with dynamic management, continuing to build and improve our range.

Ruffle Your Feathers

Strawberry Top, Rebecca Taylor, $145 (also available in Sea Glass)

Lemoncello Dress, Robert Rodriguez, $585

White Sleeveless, Heike Jarick, $330

Ocean top, Parameter, $106 (also in black)

BCBG Green Top, $150

Grey Top, Pink Tartan, $295

Striped Blouse, Pink Tartan, $245

Classic White Blouse with Ruffle Trim, Red Valentino, originally $455, now $309.99




Ruffles are fun, flirty, and feminine. They also happen to be very popular this season. They can bring an element of fun to your wardrobe that's versatile enough for nights out or for a more sophisticated look for work. Ruffles are an easy way to turn something simple into something special.

Jill Reno Trunk Show- April 16 and 17

Diamond and Sterling Silver Cross:


Byzantine Coin Replica 300-400 A.D. 24k Gold Vermeil:

Vintage Indian Charms with Italian Glass:

Large Pink Turquoise:


Born in the Texas Hill Country, Jill Reno discovered jewelry design was her passion after spending a year under the tutelage of her scultpor grandfather, Jim Reno. She studied sculpting at Belles Artes in San Miguel de Allende Mexico and jewelry design at the Southwest School of Art and Craft in San Antonio.

Her designs have been featured on the cover of "W" Trend Magazine, and in Elle, Us Weekly, Womens Wear Daily, Bazaar, and various other fashion magazines. Her goal is to see "someone's face light up after seeing themselves in one of [her] pieces."

Some of her (long list of) celebrity clients include Angelina Jolie, Keri Russell, Cate Blanchett, Kate Walsh, Rene Russo, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Alba, Mischa Barton, and Michelle Williams. Courtney Cox even purchased a tiny babyseed fresh water pearl necklace for her daughter Coco.

So stop by Julian Gold Austin for mimosas and a glimpse at her beautiful designs. They are a must-see!

April 16 and 17, 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Contact Us: (512)473-2493.
jillrenocollection.com