Jessica shares her local loves

Favorite shops in Austin? 

‘Moss, Eliza Page, and Uncommon Objects’  

Favorite accessory?

‘My pyrite ring by Gypsy Born Designs’

Favorite gadget?

‘my iPhone’ 

What TV show are you looking forward to watching this week?

‘Modern Family’ 

Is there a dish in Austin that will never get old in the eyes of your tummy?

‘The Bob Armstrong Dip at Matt's El Rancho’ 

Favorite Austin landmark?

‘Town Lake’ 

Thanks to Jessica for sharing...Happy Holidays everyone! xo Sabia

From holiday cocktails to Reggae music with Jessica

What's your favorite holiday ritual and why?

‘I am not a big fan of the holidays, but I will say I like to try festive holiday cocktails!’

What is the one staple that we can always find in your purse?

‘Jao lip balm. It's the best!’ 

 Favorite Movie?

 ‘Amelie’

Do you have a favorite local coffee shop? 

‘It's a toss up between Once Over on South First and Medici on West Lynn’

What music have you been listening to lately?

‘Reggae. I love summer and warmth and it makes me feel like I'm on an island...of mild mannered vegans and sunshine.’

Beauty rituals and Sabia faves with Jessica

Before bed beauty ritual?

‘I have this facercise book...just kidding! I simply wash my face with my Clarisonic brush and slather on the Inventive Organics Herbal Healing Emulsion.’

Product that you are obsessed with right now?

‘It's always the same- the Aesop Primrose Facial Cleansing Masque.’ 

Best part of your job?

‘I just adore all of the wonderful women who I work with here at Sabia. They are all unique, talented and a source of inspiration to me. Our clients are dreamy. I love listening to people, assisting them in finding their own inner beauty and have a sensory experience with products, or just bring a smile to their face for the day.  I've been here for 10 years now and love watching the store grow and evolve!’

Favorite magazines?

‘Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Food and Wine, The New Yorker’ 

Where is the last place you went on vacation?

‘The last real vacation was Melbourne, Australia. It is very much like Austin in terms of supporting local businesses. They have a strong sensibility of architecture and vision within each establishment. There is also such a wacky variety of botanicals that I had never seen before. It's like Dr. Seuss land! It was quite inspiring.’

Introducing Jessica Slutsky

Where are you from?
'New Orleans, LA'


What is your expertise?
'Scouting new beauty products and vintage apothecary fixtures'


Tricks of the trade?
'Kill them with kindness, but maintain your boundaries'


Favorite Icon?
'Maude'

Favorite beauty product?
'Aesop primrose facial cleansing masque'

Favorite Author

'Shel Silverstein'

Astrological sign

'Aries'

Pets

'Peanut - weenie dog'

Favorite botanical?

'Scent - Frangiapani + Sight - Ranunculus'

Jessica will be here all week, check back with us tomorrow for more!

Scents, Spirits, Sampling and Shopping! December 11th 2-6 p.m.

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Join us for our first ever Christmas shopping extravaganza, where we will be sampling our favorite lotions, potions, and elixirs.

Let us help you find the perfect stocking stuffer or create a personalized gift basket for that special someone on your list. Mind blowing bath salts, luxurious body balms, fragrant candles await you.

We will showcase the genius botanical designs of Brooke Howsley of Pollen Floral Art. She will be on hand to take orders for holiday wreaths, cut flower arrangements, potted succulents and blooming plants. There will also be a few beautiful arrangements and plants available for purchase during the event.

We will also have mixologist Megan Bute from local tequila powerhouse Dulce Vida Spirits blowing your socks off  as she serves up some special jalapeno hibiscus holiday cocktails.

Kacy's faves

What is your favorite holiday ritual?
'Driving around and looking at holiday lights, and food of course! I LOVE holiday food!'

What is the last movie you saw?
'Harry Potter, it was AMAZING!'

Favorite magazines?
'FADER, it always has the most amazing music photos.'

What music have you been listening to lately?

'Oh man, a little of everything, but I've really been enjoying M.I.A.'s latest cd.'

What TV show are you looking forward to watching this week?

'GLEE, it's so dorky, but I have been sucked in!' 

Do you have a favorite local coffee shop?

'Don't have one yet, probably the coffee that the Austin bikes guys bring over to us. They are the best neighbors!'

Thanks so much to Kacy for sharing with us this week! Have a great weekend! 

From feathers to bowl cuts with Kacy

Tell us your favorite hair products and accessories right now..
'Feather Extensions!' They are so cute, fun and an easy little peek a boo of style in your hair!'

'At the moment, my favorite shampoo is Phytonectar, it smells amazing and my hair loves it!'

Before bed beauty ritual?

'Wash my face and brush my teeth, pretty easy!'

The staple that we will always find in your purse?

'Chapstick!'

Did you ever have a hair disaster growing up?

'Two words - BOWL CUT. I was little, so of course, to this day, it is still my dad's favorite haircut I have had. So sad! ;)'

What is the best part about your job?

'Working with such talented and professional ladies! I have never worked with so many people I enjoy!'

Last place you went on vacation?

'Oh, ha ha, too long ago to remember....home to Minnesota I guess, woo hoo!'