Austin’s Best of Resort Wear

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January 27, 2010 by Melisa M. | Comments (0)

If the glum January weather is dragging you down a little too much, maybe it’s time to get away and bring a little more summer into your life. Did you know that winter is actually the best time of year to go on a cruise because you are more likely to get incredible deals and save loads of money while still escaping to somewhere with plenty of warm weather and sunshine? Now’s the time. If you need some summer clothes and accessories to go with that lovely cruise, check out these stores.

Adelante – 1206 West 38th St – adelanteaustin.com – 512.452.5322

The store’s look is inspired by the owner’s love of anything vintage. She loves to scour the country from coast to coast, handpicking the many varied, colorful styles that hang on their racks. She draws not only from different regional influences, but finds inspiration from across the decades. They carry hundreds of fashions, often vintage-inspired but always with a distinctly modern twist.

Although they offer a lot of wonderful art, furniture and home décor, the things that caught my eye were the bright and colorful hobo bags and summer clogs. Theses items look perfect for a cruise getaway, and you’re sure to enjoy what the rest of the store has to offer as well.

Girl Next Door - 250 West 2nd St – Girlnd.com – 512.322.0501

The same store we featured last week for evening wear is also a great place to find cute summer tops and sundresses. They have the clothes you crave from the hottest designers on the market. They seek out the best of New York and Los Angeles’ fashion scenes and bring it to you. Their store also carries some locally-designed products like the casual and active wear by Erebelle.

If you scroll through their vast list of designers you’ll see a few that stand out for cruise wear. Ella Moss and Geren Ford both have a lot of cute tops that are light and bright and Mara Hoffman has some adorable beach dresses, a sleeveless jumper and even a kimono dress. These three designers are just the tip of the iceberg. Come check out all that Girl Next Door has to offer.

Maya Star – 1508 South Congress – mayastar.com – 512.912.1475

Maya Star showcases a diverse collection of clothing options with a focus on dresses for every occasion. The owner, Maya Krauss’ taste relates to a number of different styles from classic to trendy and the clothing represents this with options for every age, shape, and budget. Today, Maya Star has gained a reputation as one of the top boutiques in Austin and the go-to destination for distinctive clothing, gifts, and jewelry.

There are plenty of perfect dresses at Maya Star to wear either on a casual morning on deck or a glammed up night on the town when the ship is docked on a tropical island. Combining chic style with casual comfort seems to be what Maya Star does best as far as dresses are concerned.

Now you know where to go to prepare yourself, book that ticket already!

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