"You'll be the most popular
person on the ACL lawn with this
luxuriously cool wool blanket."
Handloomed blanket, $300, by artisans in Portugal at
Bird Boutique, shopbirdboutique.com
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By Kathy Blackwell // Portrait by Michael Hernandez
Laurel Kinney, wardrobe consultant for clients such as e
Westin and Four Seasons hotels, and founder of Laurel Kinney
Personal Styling (laurelkinney.com), fondly recalls her first
Austin City Limits Music Festival, complete with backstage
access and a set by one of her favorites, e Cure. "e day
was so perfect, and I felt so spoiled," she recalls. "It might have
ruined me for all other festivals to come—but that won't stop
me from going this year." ACL is just the beginning of the fest
season, with Formula 1, the Austin Film Festival, the Texas Book
Festival and Sound on Sound all following in quick succession,
each with its own mix of social opportunities, from backstage
hangouts to glam parties. Here, Kinney shows how to prepare for
all of it with the help of favorite local boutiques.
"I've been choosing
earrings over necklaces
lately as a fun way to
upgrade any outfit
without adding layers."
Factor earrings, $115, by Rachel Comey
at Kick Pleat, kickpleat.com
"These boots add a punch
of extra fun and should
clearly inspire
hours of dancing!"
Glitter boots, $595, by Maison Margiela at
Kick Pleat, kickpleat.com
"This dress is a perfect canvas for your
accessories and can be dressed up for
a gala or down for cocktail hour."
Rosina silk maxidress, $584, by L'Agence at RedBird
Boutique, shopredbird.com
"This fun Stella
McCartney bathing
suit is easy to pair with
denim cutoffs or a maxi skirt
for multiple festival options."
Embroidered one-piece in Claret, $425,
by Stella McCartney at Teddies for Bettys,
teddiesforbettys.com
