Fun, Fashion & Funkytown

Happy Friday!! I can't believe how quickly this week went by! All of a sudden, we're in the middle of MayFest 2014 and the weekend is upon us.  The weather has been beautiful in Fort Worth the last few days, and looks like it will continue over the weekend!

Looking for something to do?  Here's a few local events that have caught my attention!  Maybe I'll see you there!

Friday May 2

West 7th Spring Fashion Show

Boutiques and businesses in the West 7th area will be hosting a fabulous designer showcase & spring fashion show tonight!  Many boutiques will have trunk shows and events happening throughout the day, and the main fashion show will begin at 7pm.  Check out West 7th on facebook for more event info

{photos via West 7th's facebook page}

First Friday at the Modern- Spring Fling

Art... live music... cocktails... yeah that's pretty much all I need to say!  The fun begins at 5pm!  Check out more info HERE

Friday May 2 & Saturday May 3

South Main (Friday and) Saturday

Friday night concert and Saturday morning open-air local market held in the Near Southside of Fort Worth.  Check out great music and fabulous vendors with a variety of goodies!  More details on facebook

Saturday May 3

Free yoga in Sundance Square! 

Begins at 9am.  Check out their facebook page for details!

{photo via Sundance Square facebook page}

Dog Day at the Trailhead

Get out and get active with your pooch and fellow dog-lovers!  Activities start at 7:30am and are FREE!  More details HERE

{photo via Trailhead facebook page}

MayFest 2014

And last but certainly not least, MayFest 2014 is happening now and for the rest of the weekend!  This is one of the best annual activities in Fort Worth, in my opinion.  I love how spread out it is in Trinity Park.  There's grassy space, trees, and plenty of room for one of the biggest local events you'll see!  It is completely family-friendly but also a ton of fun for adults.  There are kids activity areas, a variety of live music on multiple stages, shows throughout the day like the Great American Duck Races and the Pony & Dog show, fabulous food and drinks, games, carnival rides, and local vendors and artists selling goodies!  Get outside and enjoy the amazing weather in the next few days!!  Find all MayFest info including parking tips on their website!

{photo via MayFest.org}

I hope to see you out and about over the weekend!  We are so blessed to live in an amazing city with so many fun activities to offer!  I say it every day... I LOVE FUNKYTOWN! 

What I Wore: Main Street Arts Festival

Hey y'all!! How was everyone's weekend? Mine was BUSY!  Chris and I enjoyed two days of the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival!  It was fabulous!! We had a really great couple of days full of art, music, craft beer and fried foods.

The weather was sunny and HOT! I was surprised at how warm it was!  I tried to keep my outfits cool and comfy... but that doesn't always mean teeny shorts and a tank.  The older you get, the more you start to plan outfits around protecting your skin.  I'm over and done with burning my skin and trying to get a golden brown tan.  Guess what? I'm 30 and that means SPF 50 and covering my body!! ...my mom would be so proud! 

So here's a little taste of my outfits from the festival! Please note it was ridiculously windy so I have crazy hair in some of them... and I'm laughing... a lot! :-) 

Shop my looks below! 

{Day 1}

 

 

{Day 2}

 

My apologies for Day 2 pics being a little blurry!  That was an experimentation gone wrong ;-) We tried to take a walk away from the crowds and catch the fading light during the sunset... but the lighting just didn't work... we won't being doing that again! 

This picture turned out to be my favorite.  I was caught off guard but I think it shows how much I love our local festivals and being outdoors in downtown Fort Worth!  Chris and I staked out shady seating right next to the craft beer tent and enjoyed Ugly Pugs all day long! 

These outfits include some of my very favorite items I've acquired over the last few years.  Upon searching for them, I've found that some are not available anymore... like my amazing yellow linen pants! Booooo!!! So, I've done my best to help you shop the look with some similar items!! {see below} Also, the two leather purses featured will be detailed in an upcoming post! Stay tuned!

Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival by texassass 

Preview: Main Street Arts Festival 2014

Chris and I took a walk this afternoon to enjoy the warm weather, sunshine and to preview Main Street Arts Festival!  ...mostly because I couldn't wait until tomorrow.  I LOVE the Main Street Arts Festival!!! 

We are supposed to have some gorgeous weather in the next few days so you better get your bum downtown to check it out!!  There's nothing like it!  This is no craft fair... this is a collection of some of the most talented artists across the country, plus yummy food and alcohol!  I'm sure you'll find me mostly at the craft brew beer garden! :-)  

Don't forget to check out the Main Street Arts Festival website and facebook page for tips on parking and shuttles! 

Enjoy the festival and enjoy your weekend!