Longhorn Fashions Gift Ideas

The best time of the year has arrived!


The holidays mean quality time with our loved ones, home cooking, Christmas music, hot chocolate, decorations....and of course, PRESENTS!


Shop Longhorn Fashions and feel confident that your recipient will love their gift.


Here are my favorite picks:

Golden Thread Hook Em' Necklace $30.00

This beautiful 14-karat gold-filled, 1 mm cable chain necklace, 18-inch necklace with a spring ring clasp looks great with tees, dresses, and sweaters.  All necklaces come displayed on a 5X5 Golden Thread original card stock so they are perfect for gift giving!

Vivos Orange Bead and Gold Chain Necklace $26.00

This gift is great for any stylish gal, Longhorn fan or not. It can add glamour to any dull outfit and looks great year round.

Zilker Park White Beaded Necklace $29.00

This one of a kind hand beaded necklace with white brown and black beads is "fashionable and versatile"-Meredith Phillips

Leather Longhorn Cuff $30.00

This genuine leather cuff with Longhorn and button hardware comes in a canvas bag and is a fantastic gift idea for Graduation or Christmas.

Burnt Orange and White Tie-Dye Scarf $36.00

100% cotton burnt orange and white tie dye rugby scarf can be worn year round. It is high quality, unique and stylish.

Jolie and Elizabeth Star of ATX tee $38

Very soft grey with black star or white with orange star v-neck tee by New Orleans designers, Jolie & Elizabeth. This tee is perfect for any Austin enthusiast and is a fashionable way to show your pride for the best city in Texas.

Broken Spoke Necklace $15.00

This silver horseshoe necklace is a great everyday piece, at an even greater price. This necklace will make a wonderful stocking stuffer.

It's A Wrap! Wrap Bracelet $16.00

Wrap bracelets are a huge trend right now and are normally priced between $45-$140. This leather with orange bead wrap bracelet is so cute and versatile, plus it is priced way below market.

See more gifts on the www.LonghornFashions.com website and save on shipping costs on orders over $50.00 with coupon code HOLIDAY

I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Holiday season!

XoXo, Tessie

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Out on the town in Longhorn Fashions.

You don't have to be attending a University of Texas football game to show off your new apparel and accessories from Longhorn Fashions.


As seen in a previous blog post, orange is the "it" color right now and many of the apparel items are a great choice for work, happy hour or even a night out on 6th street. The jewelry is great for everyday wear and can add color to any dull outfit.


These girls wore their Longhorn Fashions items with pride!

Lilly Neubauer looked so fabulous in the Rust Leopard Print Dress at the Dallas Christmas tree lighting downtown.

Ali Watson wore the Season Opener Dress to an event in Kentucky. She did a wonderful job styling the dress for the cooler weather. I love the boots, belt and cardigan!

Lilly Neubauer wore the Romeo's Top, BCBC Denim Purse, and Broken Spoke Necklace to her meet and greet with the Old 97s.

Amber Picket looked so chic while wearing the Brazos Beaded Necklace at brunch in Alabama.

Proof that Longhorn Fashions looks great on women of all ages! Here is a photo of Judy Watson celebrating her birthday in the Lake Austin Dress, Iron Cactus Earrings and Trudy's Belt.

                                     

                                  

Tessie Watson in the Sequin Sweater Dress and Upper Crust Earrings. This sweater dress is perfect for work, dinner or downtown. In this photo Tessie is wearing the sweater dress with skinny jeans and boots.

This is from a tailgate, but I couldn't help but include this photo because these gals could easily be dressed for a day and night on the town. Kayla Porch is wearing the Texas Texas Yeehaw Tee, Tessie Watson is wearing the Leopard Print Strapless Dress and Gold Chain with Burnt Orange Stones Necklace, Shelley Harse is wearing the Burnt Orange Bean Dress and Michael Bomer is wearing the Texas Texas Yeehaw Tee.

Tessie Watson in Hill's Cafe Belt, Antone's Necklace, Texas Fight Long Sleeve Wrap, and Burnt Orange Dress with Pockets. Melissa in Iron Cactus Earrings.

Do you have photos of you wearing Longhorn Fashions out on the town? Email them to longhornfashions@gmail.com and receive a 15% Off coupon!

SEVEN regular season football games left.

There are still SEVEN regular season University of Texas football games. Five of which are at home! I am confident that the horns can get back on track and pull in some strong conference wins. I am also confident that all the University of Texas fans will out dress the other team's fans, so what are you waiting for? Purchase your Longhorn Fashions apparel and accessories today!

University of Texas Football 2010 Schedule

Oct. 16 TX vs. Nebraska

2:30 p.m. ABC/ESPN

Lincoln, Neb. (Memorial Stadium)

Oct. 23 TX vs Iowa State

11 a.m.FSN

Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
Alumni Band
Texas Exes Distinguished Alumni

Oct. 30 Baylor --- Colt Mc Coy's #12 Jersey will be retired at this game!

Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
presented by Scott & White

Nov. 6 TX vs Kansas State

Manhattan, Kan. (Bill Snyder Family Stadium)

Nov. 13 TX vs Oklahoma State

Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
presented by H-E-B
Veterans Recognition Day

Nov. 20 Florida Atlantic

Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
presented by AT&T
Hall of Honor
Letterwinners Roundup

Nov. 25Texas A&M7 p.m.ESPN

Austin, Texas (DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium)
State Farm Lone Star Showdown
Senior Day

Here are my favorite picks for the fall football games:

 

The Big 12 Burnt Orange Dress looks so great alone or paired with tights, a long sleeve white top underneath, a cardigan and boots.

List Price: $88.00

Our Price: $68.00

Romeo's White Top looks perfect paired with skinny jeans, cowboy boots and burnt orange accessories!

List Price: $38.00

Our Price: $32.00

The Hook em' Necklace looks great with every outfit! It is also a great gift for an old college friend or family member.

List Price: $32.00
Our Price: $30.00

The Iron Cactus Burnt Orange Earrings spice up any boring outfit! They are the perfect color burnt orange and a great size earring.

List Price: $22.00
Our Price: $15.00

No matter where you decide to watch the remaining seven Texas games at, cheer loud and wear burnt orange with pride. Hook em' Horns!

Orange is the new black.

Orange paraded down the runways at Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week shows. Many witnesses would even venture to say that it was the prominent color at the event. Appearing in multiple collections across a wide range of designers, it may be safe to say "orange is the new black."


Mulberry, Carlos Miele, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and Vena Cava all showed the vibrant color in their new spring line.

 Tory Burch at Spring 2011 New York Fashion Week


Elie Tahari's new collection is also full of the bold color. This dress is one of my favorite pieces from the new collection. This orange shift dress retails at $368.00.
 Elie Tahari ($368.00)

Although not identical, the new LonghornFashions.com arrival by Theme seems to resemble the fitted bodice and burnt orange color of the dress. You can even remove the belt and add a camel color skinny belt, as shown in the picture of the Elie Tahari dress.

Longhorn Fashions by Theme ($46.00)

Milly also seems to have been inspired by the color that Longhorn fans have been cherishing for years. Designers want to focus on the energizing effect of the color orange and bring out the excitement of the color.

Milly ($288)

The new Longhorn Fashions scarf by designer Allen Allen has a similar effect of this top. It's rich color and eccentric design are unbeatable. You can pair this fabulous scarf with a white or burnt orange top, a dress, or over a jacket. Within a matter of seconds you transform a boring outfit into a stylish ensemble.

Two other trends of the spring 2011 season are embellishments and animal print. Why not combine multiple trends in these two great pieces?

Longhorn Fashions Sweater Dress w Silver Sequins by Theme ($59.00) 

Longhorn Fashions Leopard Dress by Theme ($42.00)

Shop confidently knowing that you can wear your Longhorn Fashions items proudly now and during the spring 2011 season!

Longhorn Fashions TX vs OU Weekend

University of Texas fans wearing Longhorn Fashions apparel and accessories at the UT/OU game, Red River Party and Saturday Night After Game Party.

These girls looked so stylish in their Longhorn Fashions apparel and accessories. Texas did not win the
game, but these longhorns definitely out dressed the Sooner ladies.

Longhorn Alum Holly Guest looked fabulous in the National Championship spaghetti strapped dress!

Texas alum Kendra Gunn sported the Barbarella Cuff and looked SO cute.

Brandi Young, a new Texas fan, looked so chic while watching the game at the fair in the Bob Bullock burnt orange and white dress.

Owner, Tessie Watson, in The Belmont Burnt Orange Silk Wrap Dress and the Maggie Maes White Beaded Necklace at the Red River Party.

Rachel Boynton in Brazos Beaded Necklace and North Austin Bracelet. Sarah Elizabeth Dewey, designer of Jolie and Elizabeth Star of ATX tank and tee in the middle.

Diana Brown in Red River Rivalry Strapless Dress at the after game party Saturday night.

Leah Mullinax looked gorgeous in the Season Opener Dress and brown waist belt at a TX vs OU game watching party.

Longhorn Fashions in the Austin American Statesman!

Thank you Austin American Statesman for including Longhorn Fashions in your article on making burnt orange work in a stylish wardrobe.

"If you're on the hunt, some of my favorites selections include the orange-and-gray-striped Black Halo dress at Estilo (234 W. Second St. 236-0488, www.estiloaustin.com), the jacket from the private label Maude at Langford Market (249 W. Second St. 482-8500) and a silk wrap dress by Eight Sixty, which I spotted online at www.longhorn
fashions.com, a new style e-commerce site founded by UT alumna Tessie Watson, 23, who lives in Austin. (The website, which is updated daily, offers stylish options even for people who don't love orange.) Selections on the website this week are less than $75 per item, and in the future, Watson wants to offer exclusive garments.
Said Watson: "I went in search of all things burnt orange and white to get pieces that were unique and more flattering than the typical T-shirt. It's not just game-day attire."

Read the full article here: http://www.statesman.com/life/style/make-burnt-orange-work-in-a-stylish-wardrobe-945399.html

Longhorn Fashions at TX vs UCLA game

Fashionably Spirited Girls Tailgating at the University of Texas Home Games Fall 2010

 

Meredith Phillips, Lyndsie Russell and Michael Bomar in Longhorn Fashions pieces.
Meredith- Zilker Park Beaded Necklace
Lyndsie- Star of ATX tee and Brazos Necklace
Michael- 50 yard line dress belted as a top and Hyde Park earrings

Caroline Ashmore in National Championship Spaghetti Strap Dress and Its a Wrap! Bracelet
Meredith Phillips in Zilker Park Beaded Necklace

Caroline Ashmore in National Championship Dress and It's A Wrap Bracelet

Candice in Hook em' Necklace

Tessie in 24th Street Dress, Yay Orange! Yay White! Bangle and Hyde Park Earrings

Austin Business Journal Article

Longhorn Fashions is thrilled to be included in The Austin Business Journal.
Read the full article here: http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2010/09/06/daily32.html?ana=twt

University of Texas alum Tessie Watson has launched a line of longhorn-inspired apparel and accessories for the "fashionably spirited."
The Texas Longhorn Fashions website sells limited-quantity burnt orange and white designs, including long and short dresses, jumpers, tops, bags, jewelry and more. Watson, a former Texas Spirit participant, said the site will be updated regularly with new fashions that will be sold at a "discounted price."
The site currently features a "Star of ATX" line of tees and shirt dresses from the Jolie & Elizabeth fashion house, all made in the U.S. Watson hopes to regularly feature new designers and collections over time. Each piece will be named after an Austin place or event and include a description of its namesake.
"I want to reach out to other young creatives and help them succeed with every opportunity I have," Watson said.

Longhorn Fashions at the Texas vs Rice Game

These gals were fashionably spirited while tailgating and watching the game vs. Rice in Longhorn Fashions Apparel and Accessories!
Send longhornfashions@gmail.com pictures of you tailgating or watching the game in Longhorn Fashions apparel and/or accessories and receive 15% off.

Shelley harse in Red River Rivalry Strapless Dress,  Boot Scoot and Boogie Bracelet and Tailgate Ready White Stretch Belt

Tessie Watson in Santa Rita Dress, BCBG Crossover Bag, West 6th Street Earrings, Everybody Loves a Longhorn Bangles

Candice Pederson in J&E Star of ATX Tank Dress

Tips for Picking Out a Winning Game Day Outfit

1. Stand Out In the Crowd. 
 -The majority of Longhorn Fashion's apparel can be found only on this site. They are truly one of a kind! 


2. Dress For The Weather.
 -Check the weather! There is a good chance it will be in the high 90s that day, so choose an outfit that is sweat proof.
(Hint: The white cotton star of atx dress or tshirt would be ideal...just sayin')


3. Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize.
 -The key to being the cutest gal in the crowd is adding that final touch. Order our signature burnt orange and gold necklaces, earrings and bracelets to make sure your ensemble is both spirited and unique.


4. Be Comfortable. Remember- Tailgating Is An All Day Affair!
-Make sure your outfit fits properly and will not leave you eager to go change mid-day (no one wants to leave the party!). Also, make sure you ponder the right shoe choice. Cowboy boots are always a fashionable game day option, but consider adding some Dr. Scholl's to the heel.  


5. When Choosing a Purse, Think Fashion + Functionality. 
-Carrying the perfect size purse is essential to a stress free game day! You need a purse big enough to hold your wallet, ticket, phone, and other necessities. However, it is imperative that your purse is not TOO big. If so, you will feel bogged down and be regretting your decision to carry a Mary Poppins size bag mid-day.Side strap bags are a winning game day choice!