Having just been wooed by Austin’s quirky, creative and one of a kind shopping, dining, music and nightlife scene, I’ve been itching to get back literally since I stepped on the plane to depart.

Now, a mere 5 days post departure, I’m cultivating my hit list, RSVPing to a myriad of cultural, musical and interactive events and dusting off my drinking boots as I’m heading back to Austin tomorrow for South By Southwest!!!!

Although I’m just starting my RSVPs now, fashionably late would be an understatement, fingers crossed that I’ll be able to squeeze my way into these top SxSW choices.

10.  Pandora Discovery Den – Mar 12 – 15^th at The Gatsby – Albert Hammond Jr., Bleachers and Black Lips to name a few of my select acts, but this internet radio giant boast the most musical diversity at SxSW.

9.  Waterloo Records– Mar 12 – 15^th at 600 N Lamar Blvd. – A Great Big World and Aloe Blacc to satisfy to hits cravings and a whole slew of others to turn me into their next groupie!

8.  Outdoor Stage at Butler Park – Mar 13 – 15^th at 1000 W Riverside Dr. – Definitely a sundown must with the amazing Austin skyline views in the background and headlining acts like Foster The People.

7.  SxSW Startup Crawl– Mar 8^th at the Omni Downtown – Popping in and out of many of Austin’s top start ups and sampling their hosted beverages?  This gives a whole new meaning to a computer geek’s wet dream!

6. Fader Fort presented by Converse – Mar 12-15^th – One of SxSW’s premiere live music events featuring The Orwells, Jeremih, Isaiah Rashad and many to be announced.

5.  Rachael Ray’s Feedback Party – Sat. Mar. 15^th at Stubbs BBQ – Featuring performances from Ceelo Green, Blondie and Green Day!

4.  Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel – Mar 11^– 15^th at 505 East 7^th St – Tokyo Police Club! Enough Said!

3.  Sparefoot Party – Mar 7^th at the Scoot Inn – Who knew it was considered “networking” in the tech world if you were in the middle of an epic DJ dance scene?

2.  Spotify House – Mar 10 – 14^th at 901 and 917 E 6^th St. – “Tunes, tech and good times all day long”… I’m there!

1.  SxSW Interactive Closing Party by Media Temple – Mar 11^th at Stubbs BBQ – Hosted by Media Temple and celebrating 30 years of Def Jam – Love me some Old School Hip Hop!

Ok, Ok, truth be told, there is just one more party that I’m ABSOLUTELY DYING TO ATTEND!!! I’ll let this photo be my little hint, so click through to see the goods!  Willie…I’m on my way!!!

Stay tuned via JetsetterGypsy on Facebook and Twitter to see if I actually make my way in to all of these events + live SxSW pics and commentary along the way.  I may have missed the official RSVP dates for some, but what can I say, better fashionably late than never, right?

Fresh off of a wild bachelorette party weekend in Austin, Texas, I’m a still a bit hung over to say the least, but am already planning my return to this town a mere week later to take part in the festival of all festivals, South by Southwest.

I have two agendas while visiting Austin for this next eight day stint, first and foremost checking out some of the most amazing interactive, film and of course live music related events via SxSW, and second, repeating those favorite Austin mainstays that I’ve just discovered and can’t get enough of.

For those first timers to Austin here are my Top 10 Must See or Do Austin Staples that I’m giddy with the knowledge that I’ll be able to revisit them beginning in less than 24 hours:

10.  Chic Mexican fusion at La Condesa –  One of the more elegant picks around town, La Condesa has phenomenal and authentic ceviches and taquitos, all presented in a more modern artistic way.  As a mescal fan, the Nueva Moda cocktail can’t be missed.

9.  Wine with a View at Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar – Although it may look like you’re pulling into the Shell gas station on the corner, turn in, and drive past and up the hill to try wines from one of Austin’s most extensive wine lists while taking in the best view in town.

8.  Virtual Office at Easy Tiger Bake Shop & Beer Garden – Come in for breakfast of delicious baked breads and a coffee,  “stay a while”, as their sign suggests and then grab an afternoon beer and soft pretzel over a game of ping pong in the beer garden.

7.  S.I.P at The Living Room Bar at the W Hotel  – Artsy creative types meet startup hipsters at my favorite Austin happy hour.  Get there early and enjoy their surprisingly low drink and bite specials.

6.  Eclectic vintage and independent label shopping along South Congress at The Impeccible Pig, Maya Star and New Bohemia.  Yes, I will be finding some SxSW wardrobe staples right here in town!

5.  Country Dancing at The White Horse – Brush up on your two step and prepare yourself to grab a dance partner at this hip East Side local Honky Tonk.

4.  Dinner and Drinks at Lenoir Restaurant – Make sure to call a few weeks in advance to reserve your space at this tiny gem of a farm to table, unbuttoned gourmet experience, as it’s the hottest ticket seat in town.  You’ll find yourself equally mesmerized by intimate, tent like indoor setting and the delicious and unique dishes on their 4 course pre fixe menu.  Certainly take the time for a drink outback afterwards.

3.  Brunch at El Alma Restaurante Bar – I’m a lover of brunches and quite possibly have found the best Mexican inspired brunch at this simple, white adobe restaurant that allows the food to shine.  Huevos Franceses with the crab hollandaise, and the banana bread pudding with cajeta are not to miss.  After polishing off your brunch drinks, stumble up to their rooftop area to enjoy the view and the rest of the afternoon.

2.  Live Music at The Continental Club – Austin’s original live music venue, owning the scene since the 1950’s.   Downstairs check out their main stage rock, jazz and blues acts in a small setting for a very affordable price, while drinking your can of PBR.  Upstairs find yourself in a more relaxed MTV Unplugged style setting with no cover and bands performing in almost an open mic style.

1.  Backyard Drinks on Rainey Street at Lucille and Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden – I cannot think of a better neighborhood to spend a sunny afternoon in Austin than Rainy St. with all of their eclectic homes turned bars and restaurants, most boasting huge back yard spaces for lingering over drinks, as well as the neighborhood’s close proximity to Lady Bird Lake.  Lucille, the retro patio lounge is the perfect setting to lay back in one of their hammocks and enjoy a Lucille’s Special Tea, one of their famous sweet tea vodka cocktails while Bangers is a super laid back beer garden with a fantastic selection of beers and great food to compliment, like the jalapeno mac and cheese, the bacon green beans and the spicy  chorizo sausage.

So I’m off to Austin for round 2!!!  I wonder what kind of favorites I’ll fall in love with this time?  Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to share!