Hey Jack Kerouac

 

Do something great this weekend, something totally your own.

xxA20

Shop Small

 

Shopping at small, locally owned businesses fosters the unique culture of each community.

TGIF

 

We hope everyone had a phenomenal 4th of July.  Our plans?  Light up those leftover sparklers, heat up a slice of apple pie, and continue celebrating this long holiday weekend!  The shop is open from 10-6 on July 5th-6th for all your summer retail therapy needs.  New items are being added daily to www.augustatwenty.com for all you star spangled beach bunnies who can't make it in.

xxA20

Summer '13 Obsessions

LISTENING

Between its catchy dance beats and collaborations with legends like Pharrell Williams and Animal Collective's Panda Bear, Daft Punk's new album Random Access Memories is THE must-have album of summer '13.

 

 

READING

If you have yet to discover David Sedaris, you may not want to read his short stories in public.  Why?  Because you will be laughing out loud, like, until your sides hurt and you snort.

 

 

WATCHING

Dexter's 8th and final season is the most highly anticipated show of the summer.  Hopefully it won't disappoint.

 

WEARING

Jennifer's favorite look of the season is the "midi" top.  It's just cropped enough to show a sliver of abdomen and looks so fresh with a full skirt or high-waisted jean. 

 



 

Melissa's favorite trend of the season takes inspiration from Palm Springs in the '60s.  Banana leaf prints are popping up everywhere from comtemporary womenswear to interior design.

What are your latest obsessions?

 

Have a beautiful and sunny day.

 

xxA20

Quote of the Day

 

Solid advice, no?

Quote of the Day

We hear so many women say, "I'd wear that if I were younger."  What a sad, sad statement.  Some of these ladies are younger than we, yet sound 95!  You only live once.  If you love something, wear it.  Besides, if you can't get away with something quirky or flamboyant when you are at your most wise and confident age, when can you pull it off?  Take inspiration from people like Iris Apfel and Ralph Lauren who are true to their personal sense of style despite trends, age, or background.  Allow yourself the freedom to have fun and be expressive - in the way you dress and in all aspects of life. 
Have a beautiful day!

xxA20

Looks We Love: Met Gala Edition

Our best-dressed picks from the 2013 punk-themed Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute fundraiser:

Rooney Mara in Givenchy: 

Not quite in keeping with the punk theme, but so stunning it makes our best dressed list!

Sarah Jessica Parker is fashion forward per usual in a dress by Giles and head piece by Philip Treacy.

Sienna Miller effortlessly pulls off a punk glam look in Burberry.

One of our perennial favorites, Taylor Tomasi Hill, wearing Thom Browne with the designer himself.  Between the beautiful red lace overlay and spikes lining the shoulders, this gown is our favorite from the event.