Local Fashion News & Tidbits | Ed. 7/19/11

• Under The Radar Designer: Shawn Florence
  We’re willing to bet you’ve never heard of Shawn Florence. Neither had we, until he stopped the show at Dallas’ recent auditions for NBC’s Fashion Star. Here’s why you should note the name of this talented local designer. Read More via DFW Style Daily ↠
  
  
• John Frieda Salon Tour in Dallas
  This is the fourth year that JF has gone on tour. The first year featured a beach tour, but, since then, the tour has changed. Now the tour is made possible by transforming a semitrailer into a beautiful salon. Let me just say that the effect is astounding! Read More via Splendiferous Inclinations ↠
  
  
• dfw blogger network meetup
  Our DFW Blogger Network June meetup up took us to Charming Charlie for a little retail therapy. Warning: If you ever have ADHD tendencies, this store might not be for you. Seriously. There's something shiny absolutely everywhere you turn. Read More via Rosy+Tart ↠
  
  
• A charming blogger meetup
  This past Saturday I attended a DFW blogger meetup put together by Julie of Rosy+Tart. We started off at Charming Charlie for some accessories shopping. This was my second visit to CC, and, I must admit, the selection was a little overwhelming at first! Read More via Splendiferous Inclinations ↠
  
  
• BY Jeannie Jewelry Texas’ Next Top Designer Gala Winner
  Consider top talent touted. Top Texas talent, that is. On the evening of Wednesday, June 29th, the style set gathered at The Venue for the fourth annual Texas Next Top Designer Gala for a chic celebration applauding the talent and creativity of Texas-based designers from the likes of Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Houston. Read More via Pink Memo ↠
  
  
• Local Label: Koch
  Prepare to become instantly obsessed with uber-cool Dallas-based label, Koch. You may have spotted their luxe yet laid-back pieces on racks at Cabana, and with all the attention the line is garnering lately, you'll be seeing a lot more of their unique, gypset-inspired looks in haute stores like Fred Segal. We caught up with Koch's designer Nicole Musselman and her right-hand girl, Holly Jonsson... Read More via NBCDFW.com ↠
  
  
• Food Trucks, Meh. Vintage Clothing Trucks! Yeah!
  How cool is this? A green bus-turned clothing store owned by a couple selling vintage wares! The Vintagemobile actually keeps weekend hours, when you can find the on-the-go store parked outside Smoke at the Belmont Hotel. There’s even a dressing room in the back of the bus! What a ridiculously fun way to shop vintage. Article & Pic via D Magazine ↠