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About Roz Pactor

I am a fashion and marketing consultant and blogger based in Houston, Texas. With more than three decades of experience in fashion retailing that has spanned Foley’s, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale’s NYC, I have earned a reputation for delivering expertise, energy and enthusiasm to my roster of clients. I have remained closely connected with designer women’s fashion as well as the misses, teens, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories markets from coast to coast. View all posts by Roz Pactor →

Health + Fitness

Cardiovascular Fitness Leads to Longevity

Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD........my favorite Nutritiionist comments for National Women's Health & Fitness Day, September 28

Tuesday, September 20th, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming National Health and Fitness Day, on September 28, I asked my favorite and most trusted Nutritionist for advice. Here is what Catherine Kruppa had to say on a health issue facing all of us…… Your longevity depends on numerous factors, including gender, blood pressure, cholesterol, age, family history and lifestyle choices. A 2020 […]

A Special Message

A Quick Update: Saying Thank You to All and Announcing our Survey Winner…..

Plus, Ciao to my American friends for now as we head back across the pond, to my homeland... Italy we're coming back!

Monday, September 19th, 2022

First and foremost, I want to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who took the time to complete my survey. You have no idea how helpful your participation has been. I look forward to using the valuable information you gave me to provide the best possible content for MyRedGlasses going forward. It may be […]

Events

Italian Cultural Center Kicks-off it’s Annual Celebration of All-Things Italian at Tenenbaum ...

A Celebration of more to come as the crowd comes out to cheer on the upcoming Annual Luncheon Fashion Show slated for September 14

Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

On Thursday, August 18, our town’s premier jeweler, Tenenbaum, hosted an evening of celebration for the upcoming luncheon themed, so appropriately, a tribute to the Jewels of Italy. The 3rd annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, is set to take place on September 14, 2022 at River Oaks Country Club. As a special treat, the ICCC […]

Health + Fitness

H&M’s Has a New Collection Focused on Us… With Some Help From Exercise Guru, Jane F...

New Collection is Called "Movewear" Not Activewear......So Let's Move It Ladies!!

Thursday, August 18th, 2022

Move over, activewear, there’s a new brand in town. H&M’s newest brand, H&M Move, launched on August 4th, 2022. The brand aims to “get the whole world and everybody moving, however they move.” H&M has partnered with award-winning actor/activist Jane Fonda and Superbowl Halftime Show Choreographer JaQuel Knight. Scroll all the way to the bottom […]

General Information

Can you spare a few…

.....minutes that is, for me to pick your brain!

Friday, August 5th, 2022

A Special Message Hi there… to all! Hope you have all been having a happy summer… cooling off in some wonderful place or enduring the Houston heat with quick weekend getaways, lots of chillin’ water-time or just a sip of a favorite beverage, spirited or non! For me it started as the season that I […]

A Special Message

So long for the summer……

....or as the Italians would say "Arrividerci per l'estate"!!!

Friday, June 10th, 2022

To all of my friends (who happen to be followers or should it be the other way around???!!), I am attempting with this newsletter to set you up with some good info for a great summer. Lots of helpful hints, plus a couple of memories to cherish……a great evening and a Houston icon. It’s an […]

Events

Special Evening for Holocaust Museum Houston as 2022 LBJ Moral Courage Award Dinner honors the late ...

Featured performer, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, donates her fee back to the Museum

I recently attended a very special dinner on a very special evening presented by Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH). It was an evening that I will remember for years to come, especially for two reasons. One was that this annual dinner, which has become one of the city’s most prestigious award galas, recognized two women that […]

Dining

A Tribute to One of Houston’s Finest…Robert Del Grande

One of Our Town's Iconic Restaurant Talents Decides to Step Back from Day to Day

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022

For many of us Houston-lifers, that have always appreciated our restaurant scene even before it was the chic thing to do, recall the early influence of Robert Del Grande on Houston dining. Everyone has memories and many have shared them since the news of Robert’s decision to step back some with his wife Mimi, daughter […]

Events

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Evening In The Park

One of our town's favorite Spring events always makes for a beautiful and fun evening

Monday, May 9th, 2022

The Hermann Park Conservancy recently hosted another spectacular evening…….its annual gala, Evening in the Park, at the Molly Ann Smith Plaza in Hermann Park. Coming shortly after the McWilliams Dog Park and the Commons groundbreakings, this year made for a year of celebration. This yea’s co-chairs, Brigitte Kalai and Hallie Vanderhider, were excited in raising […]

Fashion

Gilded Glamour on the Met Gala Red Carpet

"Fashion's Big Night" this year is focused on the Gilded Age in New York City

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

It’s the first Monday in May again, and the Met Gala is back on schedule! Influencers, musicians, models, and movie stars take the Red Carpet. Co-chairs Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Regina King along with Honorary Chairs Anna Wintour and Tom Ford hosted a spectacular evening. The theme this year was “Gilded Glamour”, […]