Are you going to Fabrication 6?

OK. So a few years ago, there was this petite, brunette girl who used to frequent Quacks, and I used to check her out shamelessly. She donned the wackiest, most wonderful outfits. If memory serves, one of them included tinsel - as in, the stuff you put on your Christmas tree - and I used to stare at her and try to mentally memorize what she was wearing. (God, I do a lot of stalking at Quacks.)

Anyway, I'm pretty sure she is "Elfgirl," one half of the super cool duo behind Team Fabrication. And this Saturday, they are putting on a fashion show at Mohawk, which will also be a concert and dance party! Check it, y'all: 'Til We're Blue or Destroy, whom my friend Kullen used to play with (are you still playing with them, Kullen?), The Laughing, Staying Gold DJ's, and more.

But! The most exciting thing going on is an Awards Show for Austin's Most Fashionable 2008. To vote, just copy/paste and send yours into teamfab@gmail.com.

Here's who I want to win!!!

Austin's Most Fashionable 2008

BAND
Hollywood Gossip

My favorite Rare story partner, wedding photographer, and buddy Cory Ryan is the bassist in this band. Look how cute they are! Fashionable and coordinating.

Other nominees:
The Laughing
Electric Touch
Mothfight
Octopus Project

FEMALE
Hope Perkins

I shot a Rare story with Hope Perkins once, which started out at Hole in the Wall. She was a vision in high-waisted denim, and as soon as I saw her, I immediately lusted for a pair. I've always meant to get up the nerve to ask her where she got them....so, if she wins this award, maybe I will!

Other nominees:
Yvonne (Octopus Project)

Gail Chovan
Audrie San Miguel
Jess Rice

PHOTOGRAPHER
Cory Ryan

I'm a little bit biased, obviously, but - are you LOOKING at this picture. I don't even know how you capture a hula hoop in mid-air on film like that. Wha? What th-huh? Cory, how did you do that!

Other nominees:
Courtney Chavanelle

Alison Narro
Michael Thad Carter
Chad Wadsworth

VENUE
Beauty Bar **This category is HARD. If I were being honest, I'd probably go with The Peacock...but my heart says Beauty Bar. There, people (mostly) dress to the nines and shake it. Is extra credit.

Other nominees:
The Mohawk
Club Deville
The Peacock
The Blanton

BOUTIQUE
Feathers**Boots, jewelry, a nutty '20s-themed costume I fashioned for myself once - Feathers has never let me down. I think it's funny that 3 of the most fashionable boutiques - Feathers, Prototype, and Parts and Labor - are within walking distance of each other! Quite a flashy little block there, South Congress.

Other nominees:
Prototype
Luxe
Bows + Arrows
Parts and Labor

DESIGNER
Team Fabrication

This is one of Elfgirl's designs, and seeing as how I used to stalk her based on her outfits...she gets my vote.

Other nominees:

Amet & Sasha
Identity Crisis
Julia Plume
Loves, Mariessa

PUBLICATION
Rare

DUH, you guys! Just kidding - all choices here are very fashionable in their own way. But I'm consistently drawn to Rare's slightly scrapbooky feel, and the fact that the people featured inside present a nice balance of models/couture and real people/DIY looks. Here's one of my favorite covers:

Other nominees:

Tribeza
Misprint
Austin Chronicle
Austin Monthly

MALE
Sean O'Neil **My editor at The Onion. Sexy as all get-out.

Other nominees:

Erick Sanger
Bryan Keplesky
Evan Voyles
Neil Diaz


ACCESSORIES
Jennifer Perkins **Those Perkins girls are so damn talented. Jennifer is everywhere! She is the mistress behind Naughty Secretary Club, and was also one of the first gals to legitimize colored plastic in the accessory world. I heart very much.

Other nominees:
Amy Barber
Chia Guillory
Amber 10/SIX (No Link)
Jen Martinnen (No Link)

EVENT
Fabrication**Sure! Why not.

Other nominees:
Stitch
Tribeza Fashion Show
Treasure City Fashion Show
Maker Faire

STYLIST/SALON
Buffy @ Vain**Yes!!!!! The woman I trust to take me from blonde to brunette back to blonde to RED. Where to next, Buffy? Pink? Green? I'd follow Buffy into any unchartered hair color territory. And not only do her color creations always look amazing, she's fun to talk to while you're sitting there letting your head cook.

Other nominees:
Naomi Vigil @ Shag
Chenoh Yepa @ Pink
Deklynd Channing
Birds Barbershop

BLOG
Austin Style Watch**Rachel Youens was one of the first local bloggers I started reading. I still rely on her coverage, and she was also one of the first to spearhead the "street fashion" blog trend. Hats off, Austin Style Watch.

Other nominees:
Naughty Secretary Club
Fitting Out (No Link)
The Austinist
Austin Tidbits