 "Photo: Jason Sweeten | Daily Texan Staff")
 "Photo: Jason Sweeten | Daily Texan Staff")
The energy was high on Saturday in the parking lot behind Cream Vintage.
The crowd, which varied from youngsters to the drinking-age kids and beyond, enjoyed every bit of the night - from the free beer provided by Mickey's to the various live bands that played throughout the evening.
The show's host for the night was Rebecca Havemeyer, a Marilyn Monroe-esque drag queen who was charming and entertaining throughout the evening while presenting the bands and models.
However, the real spotlight of the night was on the models themselves, who paraded down the runway with attitude to spare. The interaction between each couple that came forth was electric, and the crowd took it all in. From slapping to kissing, the rock 'n' roll attitude shone through to make this event way more exciting than your average fashion show.
The hair and makeup, provided by Laura Harkness, manager and art director of Birds Barber Shop, a South Lamar hair salon, was head-turning - faux-hawks and big, teased styles for girls, while guys sported spiky hairdos that channeled classic punk.
Makeup for the girls was heavy on the eyes and lips. Eyes were made up with bright colors and smoky tones and covered the whole eye, giving a dramatic and sexy look. There was also bright reds used on the lips, which gave girls a glam overall look. Eyeliner for guys was used to create the punk-rock look.
Much of the style presented in the show was reflected in the crowd, specifically in exaggerated amounts of skinny jeans among both men and women. There was also plenty of leggings, plaid, blazers and belt-clinched waists among the hipster crowd.
Clarisa Ramirez and Courtney Jeffries, both interns at Texas Monthly magazine, enjoyed the combination of live music and fashion, Jeffries said.
"I love vintage," Ramirez said. By mixing unique vintage pieces with modern trends you can come up with really cool outfits, she said.
Some of the youngest people at the show, best friends Stephanie Simmons, 12, and Lina Green, 11, said they were excited about attending the fashion show.
"They're into 'Project Runway,'" said Ryan Green, Lina's father, referring to the popular Bravo TV show.
Simmons and Green even bought some accessories from Cream, which was open throughout the event and served as dressing rooms for the models as well.
The conclusion of the show brought the announcement of the best picks by the evening's three judges, who came up with categories such as Best Bulge, Best Ass and Best Rack. The end of the night made one thing clear - Cream's annual fashion show is like no other event around town.
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