After a long and amazing week at South by Southwest, it feels good to finally be back in New York (minus the cold weather, of course). Last Thursday, Amanda and I jetted off Austin to spend a week at SXSW Interactive, attending thought-provoking panels and keynotes, eating tons of delicious food, exploring the city with great bags and making new friends.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with SXSW, it’s an annual music, film and interactive conference that takes place over a three week time period in Austin, Texas. The Interactive portion is primarily focused on digital creativity and emerging technologies. There are presentations and panels from some of the biggest people in the digital world, trade shows, networking events and an endless amount of parties to attend.
From our flight to our food, we documented just about every step of the trip to give you a look at the PurseBlog team’s SXSW experience. Take a look some of the highlights from our trip and the places we visited.
Celine Trio Bag
Flight to Austin
Valentino Camo Tote on the Airplane
$1,545 via Saks
Austin During the Day
Celine Trio Getting Ready for SXSW
Torchy’s Breakfast Tacos
SXSW Tote Bag and Fringe Boots
Gucci Nouveau Fringe Suede Shoulder Bag
$2,500 via Gucci
Gourdough’s Donuts
Valentino Camo Tote
$1,545 via Saks
Ms. P’s Electric Fried Chicken
Coach Bleecker Mini Riley at Jeni’s Ice Cream
$258 via Coach
Jeni’s Ice Cream Truck
Rainy Downtown Austin
Kate Spade 2 Park Avenue Darling
$328 via Nordstrom
Cole Haan #WhatDrivesYou Event
Cole Haan #WhatDrivesYou Event
Peached Tortilla Tacos
Coach Bleecker Mini Riley at the Seth Meyers Tent
$258 via Coach
Flourless Chocolate Cake at Taverna
Texas Art
Celine Trio Bag
Kate Spade 2 Park Darling at Second at Lunch
$328 via Nordstrom
Semifreddo at Second Bar + Kitchen
Gucci Nouveau Fringe Suede Shoulder Bag
$2,500 via Gucci
Eva Chen, Elizabeth Holmes, Stella Bugbee and Jane Larkworthy Speaking at the SXSW Editor Panel
Austin at Night
Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia Python-Flap Satchel Bag
$2,750 via Neiman Marcus
Frost Building
Keds for Kate Spade Pointer Sneakers
$85 via Kate Spade
Celine Trio Bag at Fashion Brain Bar Event
Filet Mingnon at the Four Seasons
Kate Spade Cedar Street Maise, Veranda Place Straw Maryanne and Cedar Street Elissa Bag
Shop all via Kate Spade
Cronut
Valentino Camo Tote with Cookie Shot
$1,545 via Saks
Close-up of the Cookie Shot
Salvatore Ferragamo Sofia Bag at the Airport
$2,750 via Neiman Marcus
The SXSW logo on the event tote (swag bag? haha) is immaculate. It has such a burst of personality and whimsy that it honestly looks like something commissioned by Charlotte Olympia!
Love that Céline trio. I want one very bad!
Torchys in Austin… what was in this? Looks delicious!!
We ordered the Jack of Clubs: Fried egg, grilled potatoes, black beans, tortilla strips, cheese, cilantro, sour cream and Torchy’s Diablo Sauce. It’s an item from their “secret” menu and OH SO delicious.
What brand are those fringe boots? They’re so cute!
I believe they’re Kelsi Dagger.
Loving bag
I was born and raised in Texas, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your pictures here and on Instagram. I moved three years ago and can’t wait to move back.
That cobalt blue Gucci bag is stunning, and I love that camouflage Valentino.
Thanks so much! We had a blast in Texas, I’m already wanting to plan a trip back to Austin.