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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 →

Events

Memorial Hermann’s Annual Luncheon Benefiting Breast Cancer, Razzle Dazzle, Back Better Than E...

Beautiful Tributes and a Great Insight Into and Performance by the Iconic Gladys Knight Made for a Memorable Comeback Event

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022

One of Houston’s premier luncheons was back in full force this October with Memorial Hermann’s Annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon breaking records this year. This stellar luncheon raised $1 million for breast cancer awareness and research! Chaired by community leaders Caroline and Will Brown, Lisa and Jerry Simon, and Yvonne Cormier, M.D. (Honorary Chair), the luncheon […]

Fashion

As The Fall Season Moves On… So Do the Fashion Trends of the Season

I loved validating all of these trends on my recent trip to Italy........leather dressing for one was everywhere

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

Fall has begun to happen quickly! With the weather changing it’s time to take a hard look and update our closets. Every new season brings a new trend update… but don’t worry. We’ve made it easier than ever for you to take on these trends! Scroll through our carefully curated list of trends and shop […]

Fashion

Fall 2022 Has Hit Our Town… Are You Shoe-Ready?

We're Ready to Put on Our Fall Boots!!!

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

Trend Report from Italy: Fall has arrived and we should all be ready to dress the part from the feet up! Nothing sets the tone of the season and/or dates your look more than your chosen footwear. After just returning from Italy, mostly in Tuscany and Florence, specifically, the shopping capital of that region, Shoe […]

Events

Annual ICCC Luncheon & Fashion Show: And What a Celebration It Was

I mentioned when I posted immediately after the luncheon that more was to follow……so here it is, ‘authentically from Italy’!

Saturday, October 8th, 2022

As you may remember, the Italian Cultural and Community Center Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon was held at River Oaks Country Club on September 14 and was an overwhelming success for this organization thanks to the hard work by a very enthusiastic and talented group of ladies, lead by the dynamic trio of Erika Myers, […]

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 […]