About this time of year, we start to daydream about escaping to someplace where the temperature never climbs above 84 degrees, the wine is plentiful, and people buzz around on scooters waving "Ciao" to one another. Maybe a trip to the Amalfi Coast is in your budget (jerks), but it's certainly not in ours. Luckily Aviary Lounge is offering the chance to send your mouth on a mini Italian vacation with their Cork Dork Night, featuring six Italian wines paired with snacks. more ›

Austin Fashion Week wraps up this weekend, but there are plenty of stylish happenings taking place all around town through Sunday. For full event listings, visit the Austin Fashion Week Calendar. In the mean time, here are a few highlights: From 2pm to 4pm, Maximum FX Salon (1007 S. Congress) is hosting a millinery demonstration. The hat making class will be led by Laura Del Villaggio who carefully crafts beautiful hats and facinators for Milli Starr. Del Villaggio will demonstrate straw and felt blocking and discuss finishing techniques. The salon will be staging an iced tea party with treats from Sugar Tooth Bakery. more ›

Harvey’s, creator of the original seatbelt bag, is celebrating their Austin location's grand opening this Friday, from 6-8pm at the Aviary on 2110 South Lamar. The California company with a homegrown, funky feel was created after owners Dana & Melanie Harvey installed seatbelts into their 1950’s Buick, and later became inspired to make their daughter a handbag from the remnants. more ›