SXSW 2012

{Close to the action at the Shady 2.0 Showcase}

It seems that this week has a theme of confessions, so here is another one. I don't like music. Actually, let me rephrase, it's not that I don't like it but more than I'm indifferent, ambivalent. My love of music ended with the Spice Girls (to be clear my love for them has not ended). And out of all the places I could live I have chosen the self proclaimed "live music capital of the world." This year however I did partake in SXSW. As irony would have it I don't like music but I love to dance. Here are a few tidbits from the final days of the festival.

{Fired Up Kitchen, one of the best food concepts I have come across in a while}

{Top Chef spotting at the Perez party! I only care about Bravolebrities}

{The boyfriend's footage from the Shady 2.0 Showcase}

 

{And at the other end of the spectrum, Seasick Mama's performance at an intimate venue away from the hustle and bustle of downtown} 

Who, What, Wear {SXSW}

Gap Shirt, BCBG Bag and Skirt, Zigi Soho Shoes, and Essie 'Wicked' Nail Polish

I have a confession, I am occasionally an outfit repeater. I wore this exact outfit during SXSW last year to a friend's birthday celebration. Dressing for music events can be difficult at times because I like to wear heels out and that is simply not an option. These flats are the most comfortable ones I own and have been dubbed my dancing shoes. The denim shirt does double duty because it keeps me warm and is on trend. And my skirt and bag add just the right amount of glam to counterbalance the other casual elements like the fishtail braid.