Hello Austin, it’s time to satisfy your swanky side!  FLAVORS of Austin is coming to J. Black’s Feel Good Lounge on west 6^th.  Start off the month, November 1-4, with a night out at the ultimate in posh watering holes in Austin.

This hip hotspot dishes out upscale bar food, like crab cakes, Kobe beef sliders and gourmet pizzas, alongside stylish drinks.  The exclusive FLAVORS menu features perfect sharing plates giving you the chance to try everything on the menu for just $25 for 3 mouth-watering courses! Enticing cocktails, martinis, margaritas and more grace the everyday drink menu at J. Black’s, with great happy hour specials as well.  The relaxed setting also makes this the perfect casual background for business or pleasure.

So bring in the boss, important client or hot date November 1-4 to J. Black’s and continue to taste what this city has to offer with FLAVORS of Austin.

Fellow fashionistas! Celebrate Austin’s rising fashion scene at the 2^nd annual Runway to Heaven Charity Fashion Show!  In the heart of Austin at the Austonian, this charity event will feature both national and local collections that are sure to keep you in awe. 

Not only will the show have some of Austin’s fashionably finest, but the list of designers includes Versace, Poleci, Linda Asaf and Alexandra King. Glossy Magazine will showcase its top 8 picks of the people who make Austin chic and stylish in their own ways.  Hosts from News 8 will emcee the event and proceeds benefit the Austin Children’s Shelter and the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. The show even goes virtual with interactive text-shopping and live blog updates displayed on the runway!

Dress to be seen, strut your stuff and see the latest fashions, all while helping charity. What could be better?  The Runway to Heaven Charity Fashion Show is happening on Saturday, November 7^th at the Austonian at the corner of Congress and 2^nd, and kicks off at 7:30 pm.  Of course, make sure and get their early for the red carpet!  Tickets are available online along with more information about the charities and the designers.

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out TreeHouse Gift Shop @ Dell Children’s.

Specially marked women’s clothing 30% – 50% off through October 31, 2009.

TreeHouse Gift Shop at Dell Children’s

4900 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out Garbo. A Salon.

Experience an Aveda haircut with Sarah or Vanessa for just $27 from now through November 1, 2009. From 10:00 am – 4:00 pm only.

Garbo. A Salon.

7739 Northcross Dr.
Austin, TX 78757
512-458-4162

If you’ve seen Project Runway, you probably know who Chloe Dao is.  What you may not know is that the season 2 winner has teamed up with top handbag company, Nuo and local boutique, Parts & Labour for their Fashion Travel Collection Launch Party right here in Austin!

Nuo is an Austin-born luggage and handbag manufacturer. On Thursday, October 29 they will debut their newest collaboration, along with Chloe, at Parts and Labour.  Chloe’s new designs for Nuo go in a different direction with bright, graphic prints and eco friendly construction. 

Join Chloe and Nuo this Thursday for drinks, appetizers and a live DJ to celebrate this trendy alliance.  In addition, 10% of all sales during the event will be donated to two Austin charities, Save our Springs Alliance and the Austin Sunshine Camps.  Don’t miss this chance to eat, drink and meet a designer!

Please RSVP for the event here.

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out The Art of Jewelry.

Get 10% off your entire purchase at the brand-new The Art of Jewelry from now through October 31, 2009.

The Art of Jewelry

1501 W. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78703
512-481-1111

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out Spa Reveil.

Get $30 off an 80-minute acupuncture session from now through October 26, 2009 at Spa Reveil. Offer is not valid for gift certificate purchase and can’t be combined with other promotions or offers. Valid for acupuncture only.

Spa Reveil

11410 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78758
512-339-7000

Spa Hours:
Mon thru Sat 10-7
Sun 12-6

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out Spectacle Sunglasses.

From now through October 24, 2009, purchase one pair of sunglasses at regular price, get a 2nd for 20% off.

Spectacle Sunglasses

2110 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
512-382-6197

Store Hours:
Sun-Mon: 12-6
Tues-Sat: 10-7

Launch787 Exclusive Weekly Deal! Check out Soigne.

From October 22, 2009 through October 31, 2009, all clothes, shoes and purses are 20% off and select denim is 30% off. Go. Now.

Soigne

4800 Burnet Rd.
Austin, TX 78756
512-300-2929

Last week was Italian, now it’s time for good old American dining.  Judges’ Hill Restaurant is an inventive combination of bar food and fine dining.  FLAVORS of Austin’s fifth week, October 25-28, is definitely an opportunity to strut your swanky stuff at one of Austin’s best kept secrets. 

The special FLAVORS of Austin 3-course menu has three choices for both the appetizer and entrée courses that are too mouthwatering to pass up.  To finish it off, the dessert course includes one plate with not one, not two, but three desserts!  This tantalizing lineup will only set you back $30 per person and, as always, a portion of the proceeds goes toward the Sustainable Food Center of Austin. 

Another week and FLAVORS of Austin is still going strong!  Join the revolution and see all the best grub that this town has to offer at Judges ‘ Hill Restaurant.  Keep an eye out for more stops like J. Black’s and Bess Bistro coming soon.