Local Jewelry Designer, Kathy Bracewell, and her collection of semi-precious stone jewels, Agate Ranch + Marfa, was a creation that I have watched from the sidelines for a while. It was not until this past Saturday at her Trunk Show at Tootsies, that I was finally able to spend some time with her and get […]
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When native Houstonian Shelly Kidney moved to California in the 90’s, it was not to be a jewelry designer. As luck would have it, she became friendly with Vicki Levin, who was to later become her partner. The girls did many things together, but the turning point for them was sitting on the Malibu beaches, […]
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Why am I writing even more about an Oscar Night Red Carpet that was less than stellar, particularly since I took part in a web-panel discussion with Clifford at Culture Map that was great fun and I hope you have read, if not, click here. I guess after so many years it’s just in my […]
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Jonathan Blake, Zarine and Meherwann Boyce and Franco Valobra hosted a final glimpse of Jonathan’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection and a sampling of Valobra’s Fine Jewelry exquisite offerings for an invited crowd of friends and special customers of both. This lovely evening of socializing, noshing on yummy lite bites from Tony’s and a little bubbly, while […]
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No one does sexy, body hugging apparel better than Donna Karan, and when she showed her newest collection in New York Fashion Week she definitely returned to what she does best. She first, admittedly, stepped back to the concept that she began her business on in the 80’s……what she has always referred to as seven […]
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Could it really be happening that Donna Karan’s DKNY is turning 25 next year? I didn’t make it to this show during NY Fashion Week as I was not out of Houston yet, thank you Nemo! However, I was there, back when in the late ’80’s, at Foley’s when the first deliveries hit the floor […]
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The On the Move Luncheon benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society sold out for the fourth consecutive year, drawing 420 supporters to Hotel Zaza. Franelle Rogers chaired, with honorary chairs Nancy and Cardon Gerner Honoree Roz Pactor, a stylish dynamo famous for her red glasses, got a standing ovation for her community work. Her brother, the Grammy Award-winning Steve Tyrell, presented the award. It’s […]
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Finally, a report on NY Fashion Week from The Chic Sheet……I really was there, granted less time than usual, but did get to see some great shows in my 3 days. Mother Nature put a wrench in my travel plans and into my Internet usage once I arrived. However, one of my favorite shows that […]
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I have always been an admirer of Jenny Packham gowns as I would view them worn by many top celebrities on the Red Carpet, and quite often by the Duchess of Cambridge who has been photographed wearing many Packham dresses for a countless number of royally attended events. This designer, who has become synonymous with […]
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Slightly delayed, but I made it to New York for one of my favorite weeks of the year…Fashion Week! Due to Nemo coming through the Northeast, I don’t have Internet access, unfortunately. I will still be updating you all on my activities this week via Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr, so make sure to follow me […]
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