Miss Austin: Babe of the Week!

Who is that hot, sassy lil' thing with Austin culinary king, Paul Qui? We were wondering the same thing. Meet Deana Saukam, our first official Summer Babe. She is kind of living the dream right now with all the traveling and devouring great food from all over the world. We are officially jealous. Bring us home a doggie bag, Deana! We love fearless, stylish, smart, strong women, and Deana is one of those women. That Paul is a lucky dude. Raise your champagne glasses - or your 40s - to the Babe of the Week! Cheers, D!

Name: Deana Saukam
Occupation: Bon Vivant, Professional Eater, Harlem Globe Trotter
Single? Taken
Age: 29

What is your deal breaker?

Picky eaters, anorexia, lack of drive and ambition, pushovers, comb-overs, leftovers.

What is your deal maker?

Nerdy, sweet, funny guys, with style and ambition. Must be able to enjoy life and a great meal. Also, Alexander Skarsgard or Paul Qui. ;)

What do you love most about Austin?

Everyone in Austin is so great. It’s just really easy and relaxed, and so easy to get around. I really like that everyone in the city is really excited about food lately – it’s amazing. Love the hills and the lake too.

What was the first record/tape/cd you purchased with your own money?

I am going to go with Guns N Roses’ Appetite for Destruction. I could have repeatedly stolen it from my older brother, from whom I “borrowed” a lot of things, but I do remember listening to it everyday when I was 5 or 6. I had all the words memorized and was convinced that Slash was my real mother.

Where do you like to hangout? (So Miss Austin fans can stalk you)

We’ve been traveling a lot recently, so when I am in Austin, I really like hanging out at home with our 2 cats, Goose and Bear, usually on the sofa or in bed. They’re really cute and cuddly. If I do leave the house, there is usually food and/or shopping involved. Favorite places to eat/drink in Austin: Uchiko, East Side King, Lenoir, Second Bar + Kitchen, Kome, Sagra, The Liberty Bar, Weather Up.

You are not someone who gets lost in a crowd. How do you describe your style? Any favorite pieces you own?

I can be pretty lazy when it comes to getting ready, so anything that is bright or with prints are easy to spot in my closet. On a day-to-day basis, I usually just throw on whatever I can put on first. Sometimes I end up looking a little crazy.

If I have to look presentable, my go-to designers are Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Mara Hoffman, Stella McCartney, and Mason by Michelle Mason. If I am out, I am usually always wearing very high-heel wedges (at least 5”). My newest ones are from Lanvin, Burberry, Chloe, and Pierre Hardy (all purchased last week!). I might have a little bit of a shoe obsession.

Do you have any tips in regards to dating for the single ladies and dudes out there?

Don’t settle, and don’t be afraid to make the first move. Be confident! Have fun.

Anything else we should know about you? Any projects in the works? Fetishes? Arrest record? Bastard children?

I might be working on some new projects soon, but it’ll be a surprise (maybe even to myself). No arrests or bastard children except for maybe my plants that are all semi-dead now. Other than the above mentioned shoe obsession – food, travel, and fashion. Those are all pretty normal though.