Memorial Day is here…hard to believe I know! (was it really 96 today?) Summer is here, school is almost over and the time is upon us to head for the beach, pool, or whatever chillin’ route we wish to take. Although no one really seems to have lazy days anymore, even in summer…call it what […]
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Pizzeria Alto, the newest of Schiller-Del Grande’s urban chic restaurant duo in West Ave. has opened, and I have already got my favorites after many dining trips there, from their selection of designer pizzas. Being a creature of habit if I love something, I already have a new favorite food addiction at this restaurant. The […]
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Looking for a touch of Paris, Gulf Coast style? If you haven’t been to River Oaks Shopping Center’s newest restaurant, Brasserie 19, now is the time to go! Restaurateurs Charles Clark and Grant Cooper – Clark Cooper Concepts opened the doors of their newest restaurant on May 4, 2011, in the space previously occupied by […]
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It was raining red at the Go Red for Women Expo and Luncheon chaired by Ilene Allen and Lu Caltagirone. (Pattie Dale Tye chairs the Charter Circle of Red.) More than 600 American Heart Association supporters packed the Hilton Americas grand ballroom, where ladies in red enjoyed gratis health screenings and perused the “Go Red” marketplace. (Among the goods were Judith Ripka jewels, […]
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As summer is approaching, footwear focus needs to be on comfy chic-ness, cool-ness (temp, of course!) and just the right choice for the things you need for running around in to those places where going barefoot just won’t work. Some of my fave suggestions for casual wear is to put the stilettos and super-high wedges […]
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Bridal is all the buzz these days. Designers, known for their beautiful evening collections have taken a “step down the aisle” to be part of the phenomenon that is taking over fashion apparel, many categories of accessories, increases in venue offerings, event planning and catering, etc. Even my own brother, Steve Tyrell, who has been […]
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THE FIND Fashion Market, created by local trend spotter, Chelsea Dryer, provides the local fashion scene with a unique shopping experience. Made up of a selected group of talented, emerging designers who will be selling their jewelry, handbag, shoe, and ready-to-wear collections. This concept was conceived a couple of years ago by Chelsea and is […]
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One of the hottest names around the NEW fashion design scene these days is a young man, who is a native of Nepal, and a student of London, Parsons/NYC and Bill Blass. His name is Pabral Gurung and we were treated to sip, see and chat with him when he swept through town for the […]
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It’s not all just fashion chatter from the runways about longer lengths are in again in skirts and dresses. Consumers are actually happy about this idea and are purchasing them at retail. So, I predict that the fave item of the summer season will be the return to the Maxi Dress. It works in so […]
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