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Last year, at the dawn of 2014, I was apprehensive about what the new year would bring. Things were changing in Austin and the magazine business, and for the first time in a long time, I was having a hard time seeing the path laid out before us. So we did the only thing we were absolutely sure of: We put one foot in front of the other, one issue after the next and made a commitment to really listen to our readers and advertisers about what they were looking for from us. And we got our answer, loud and clear. Do more of what we do best: inspiration, real and authentic connections with women in Austin, information about this great city we inhabit and, yes, more beauty, fashion and glam. Throughout the year, we have been adding, changing and tweaking, but with this January 2015 issue, we present to you a re-packaged, re-defined commitment to all things women and all things Austin. I am so thankful for our amazing team, who work tirelessly and filled with passion on Austin Woman. The creative and design team—Deb, Niki, Molly, Jen—did an amazing job diving deep and coming up with creative editorial plans and a beautiful new design to house them. Cynthia, Kelly and Maggie brought great ideas from the field so we can make sure to follow the pulse of our readers and supporters. We present this newly designed issue— and all the future issues to come—with love and appreciation for you, our readers and this great city full of extraordinary women.
Last year, at the dawn of 2014, I was
apprehensive about what the new year
would bring. Things were changing in Austin and
the magazine business, and for the first time in a long
time, I was having a hard time seeing the path laid out
before us. So we did the only thing we were absolutely
sure of: We put one foot in front of the other, one issue
after the next and made a commitment to really listen
to our readers and advertisers about what they were
looking for from us. And we got our answer, loud and
clear. Do more of what we do best: inspiration, real
and authentic connections with women in Austin,
information about this great city we inhabit and,
yes, more beauty, fashion and glam.
Throughout the year, we have been adding,
changing and tweaking, but with this January 2015
issue, we present to you a re-packaged, re-defined
commitment to all things women and all things
Austin. I am so thankful for our amazing team, who
work tirelessly and filled with passion on Austin
Woman. The creative and design team—Deb, Niki,
Molly, Jen—did an amazing job diving deep and
coming up with creative editorial plans and a beautiful
new design to house them. Cynthia, Kelly and
Maggie brought great ideas from the field so we can
make sure to follow the pulse of our readers and
supporters. We present this newly designed issue—
and all the future issues to come—with love and
appreciation for you, our readers and this great city
full of extraordinary women.
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Five-minute Q&A With Camila Alves<br />
Austin <strong>Woman</strong>: What are the five things you can’t live without<br />
Camila Alves: My family, floss, my tea, my blessed charm necklace and steak every so often!<br />
AW: What’s one thing you would rather do without<br />
CA: E-mails. I am really bad at it and prefer a phone call.<br />
AW: What’s the Camila style<br />
CA: My everyday outfit is jeans and a button-down shirt and my old gray and pink Converse shoes.<br />
AW: What’s one thing that sets an outfit apart<br />
CA: How you make a basic outfit unique to your taste and personality.<br />
AW: What do you look for in accessories (handbags, shoes, jewelry)<br />
CA: For me, it has to be practical and unique. I am not a big fan of wearing one brand head to toe or wearing<br />
something that I see five other ladies wearing.<br />
AW: Who are your favorite designers for clothing and jewelry<br />
CA: I love so many designers, from fancy to simple, I could go on and on about, but I will tell you that for<br />
jewelry, I love Neil Lane.<br />
AW: What are the best-kept secret places to shop in Austin for costume/vintage jewelry, as well as clothes<br />
CA: OK, I do have my favorite place about 30 minutes away, outside of town, but if I tell you, it won’t be a<br />
secret anymore and I won’t be able to find the vintage jewelry that I collect anymore! So I am going to keep<br />
that one to myself!<br />
AW: What are the things you like about Austin, places to eat, things to do<br />
CA: My favorite sushi restaurant in the world is Uchi, and when I say that, I mean it! I have been to sushi restaurants<br />
all over the globe, including Japan, and every time I am there, I wish I was at Uchi! My fast grab-and-go<br />
food places are Fresa’s Chicken and Maudie’s Mexican food. I can’t have enough of them too! I love to take the<br />
kids kayaking on the lake. Even my little guy loves it and sits through it the whole time.<br />
On the Quirks That Make Her Who She Is<br />
I love floss, can’t go anywhere without flossing. I have to have it in my purse at all times.<br />
I am obsessed with documentaries.<br />
I have a fascination with the premade homes. Every time I see one, I have to go inside.<br />
I love flowers and making my own arrangements. I do it for my house and my friends. It is my therapy.<br />
I love chocolate, peppermint tea, chips and salsa, french fries and my husband’s steak.<br />
I love to travel and I love Greece.<br />
I love my kids’ laughs. It is the best sound in the world.<br />
72 | Austin <strong>Woman</strong> | JanuarY 2015<br />
Trina Turk silk blouse, $228; Citizens of Humanity denim jeans, $188; Coomi<br />
silver earrings, $770, available at Julian Gold, 1214 W. Sixth St., 512.473.2493,<br />
juliangold.com. Nelson swag leg armchair, $599, available at Design Within<br />
Reach, 200 W. Second St., 512.472.7200, dwr.com; necklace, model’s own.
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