InStyle’s Katrina Szish

InStyle’s National Correspondent, Katrina Szish breezed through town yesterday for a fall fashion event at The Limited at NorthPark Center where the fashion expert was on hand to talk trends and give advice to eager shoppers. I sat down with the Harvard grad and fashion expert (whose resume is stacked with stylish jobs such as modeling, Fashion Editor, and television gigs on CNN and E! just to name a few), at Hotel Palomar to get her take on Dallas fashion, fall must-haves, New York Fashion Week, and more. Follow the jump to see what she had to say.

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New Fall Arrivals at Henry Beguelin in Victory Park

This is probably not the wisest thing for an editor to admit, but I had never heard of Henry Beguelin until I started receiving notices in my in box about new arrivals at the store in Victory Park. Shame on me, because I had no idea what I was missing. (For example, these super-fly, open-toe, lace-up, sling-back booties.) The brand traces its roots back to the 1980s, on the island of Elba, where a group of friends assembled belts and bags using natural cowhide and recycled materials. The line now includes much more than belts and bags, of course–from shoes to cashmere knitwear to furniture and other home decor–but the commitment to hand-crafting luxurious, timeless pieces remains. So check out the latest shipment for fall. I can just smell the leather.

Archive Vintage Boutique Now Open

So last night, Kristin and I popped into the open house for Archive, the new vintage store on Maple Avenue, across from the Stoneleigh. The cute-as-pie boutique was filled with fabulous vintage finds, all in impeccable condition and organized by color. We especially loved the assortment of 1950s cocktail dresses (so very Mad Men), 1960s Gucci scarves, rockin’ Xavier Danaud cowboy boots (pictured), and one buttery soft cropped black leather jacket–so hot! I think it was Versace, but of course now that I’ve said that, I will be wrong. Whatever the label, it was the best buy in the store, and if I didn’t have to pay my mortgage and property taxes, I would have bought it on the spot. So, if you are a lover of vintage, go see the girls at Archive Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am-6 pm, or Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment.

Friday Giveaway: Blaine’s Color Shampoo + Conditioner

Good morning, Talkers. Today’s giveaway is everyday shampoo and conditioner, plus a special color conditioner, from local salon Blaine’s Color. You may have seen Blaine’s work in our Dallas Hair! feature in the summer 08 issue of D Beauty. He has created formulas that protect and enhance color-treated hair. The lucky winner will receive whichever color suits her (or him!). I’ll collect e-mails all weekend and pick a winner on Monday. Good luck!