Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sabia hearts E.A.S.T.

Being a proud local business in Austin for over a decade, Sabia is super excited for the E.A.S.T. Austin Studio Tour beginning this weekend. Get your art on!!






From the E.A.S.T. website - 


For nine days in November, artist studios, art galleries, and various spaces all over east Austin will open up their doors to the public for the 10th East Austin Studio Tour. E.A.S.T. is a celebration of east Austin’s creative community and a chance for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at working artists’ spaces and processes. Visitors can purchase art, see where artists work, and visit with artists about their art process. Additionally, a number of spaces will be presenting various art and performance events on all ends of the artistic spectrum.

FULL TOUR: 12 – 20 November 2011
ARTISTS & STUDIOS: open the weekends of November 12/13 & 19/20, 11:00am – 6:00pm
EVENTS & EXHIBITS: various hours and dates throughout the nine days of the tour (set by each individual venue; see website or catalog for full listing)
COST: free & open to the public
The exhibition spaces include established & pop-up venues which are presenting fine art or performances.  Events encompass a wide variety of performance pieces, creative programs, exhibit openings, art parties, site-specific projects, etc. The catalog and the website will both have full listings of specific times and information for each venue.
CATA-LAUNCH catalog launch party: 22 October 2011, 6 – 9pm
CATA-LAUNCH afterparty: 22 October 2011, 9 – 11pm
INVITATION ONLY: to receive an invitation, join the Friends of E.A.S.T. or become a sponsor
The E.A.S.T. catalog is scheduled for release on October 22nd. Big Medium will host Cata-Launch, a party to celebrate the tour and show appreciation for (and give catalogs and mini-swag to) participating artists, Friends of E.A.S.T., and donors. 
E.A.S.T. CATALOG AVAILABILITY:  26 October – 20 November 2011

After Cata-Launch, the catalog will be available for free throughout Austin through all 22 branches of the Austin Public Library and at Big Medium through the end of the tour.

http://www.eastaustinstudiotour.com


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

New at Sabia - MARILYN BRUSHES


Marilyn is a new concept in hairbrushes. The anatomic shape of its head is thinner in the center providing better adaptation to the contour of the head. It also allows for maximum tension of the hair.

Marilyn gives:
  • More Control and more Stretching
  • Better styling in less time
  • Better finishing of hair roots and hair ends
  • Stimulation of the scalp
  • Prevents carpal tunnel


TUXEDO PRO - Best for VOLUME
• Ceramic coated barrel
• 100% natural boar-bristle
• Bristles angled to the barrel f
or volume
• Fine to medium hair












● Ceramic coated barrel
FLATTER ME TOO - Helps with COARSE hair

● 100% natural boar-bristle
● Bristles perpendicular to the barrel for straightening









Visit Sabia for yours! 

Sabia is featured in Crave Austin

CRAVE Austin  innovatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in Austin. The modern marketplace of soirees, gatherings and online networking serves as your ambassador to everything there is to CRAVE about Austin. 
This is our second time to be featured in this wonderful empowering guide encompassing women entrepreneurs in our city and we are tickled pink! 
Be sure to check us out on pages 228-229.
CRAVE Austin books can be found at Sabia.




yes we scanned in the pages. no they aren't straight ;) 

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Rubis Tweezers from Switzerland / now available at Sabia



More than sixty years ago, the first precision tweezers were developed to place ruby stones 
into watch movements.
Since then the brand Rubis has continued to represent precision tools made to authentic Swiss quality standards.
It's easy to see why Rubis Tweezers enjoy continuing
popularity among top estheticians. No longer held as a professionals only tool, home beauty users can include this precision tweezing instrument in their makeup essentials case.
What makes Rubis Tweezers special?
  • Every Rubis tweezer is hand finished.
  • Every Rubis tweezer goes through a 40 step quality assurance process before leaving the factory.
  • Every Rubis tweezer is examined under a microscope before leaving the factory.
Rubis Tweezers: Remove every hair, every time.
Available now at Sabia

Friday, September 2, 2011

Colleen shares her favorite products

Meet Colleen. She is lovely and glamourous. By glamourous, we mean, she is always stunning in her signature red lips and by lovely, well...the picture simply says it all ;).
Read on to find out more about her favorite products as we wind down our Summer...


TRUE - Satin Lip Shine
Kneipp - Herbal Body Oil in Lavender

Simply Organic Jojoba Oil - The Inventive Line
SkinCeuticals - Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50




Simply Organic Jojoba Oil - The Inventive LineWonderfully healing moisturizer and cleanser (yes oil combats oil!)


SkinCeuticals - Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50 - Light and universally tinted, this sunscreen is a dream!


True Cosmetics - Satin Lip Shine in Glamorous  - Gorgeous red with flecks of gold, this gloss glistens and has peppermint and caffeine to boost the natural fullness in lips
( **All TRUE Cosmetics are currently at 30% off until gone)


Kneipp - Herbal Body Oil in Lavender  - Lavender is balancing and helps to combat fatigue and brings a peace of mind


All available at Sabia
Bon weekend! 

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

the digital bird: Dip Dye Hair

the digital bird: Dip Dye Hair: "Hair. It's powerful stuff. Long, short, blonde, brunette, ginger, highlights, I've done it all and if I dug hard enough, I could post proof ..."