All posts by Roz Pactor

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.

Events

Neiman Marcus Honors Italian Cultural Center Upcoming Luncheon/Fashion Show…..

Attendees celebrated all things Italian at NM Summer Soiree.....fashions, food, music and friendship!

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
ICCC 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, Neiman Marcus hosted a fun-filled, Italian-themed summer soirée to celebrate the Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, “La Dolce Vita”, set to take place at River Oaks Country Club on October 12, 2021. As a special treat, the ICCC and the Houston Italian Community will pay […]

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Lifestyle

Put a Pen to it……Personalized Stationery is Making a Big Comeback

Family-owned Animal Kisses and Well Wishes newest on the scene of this trend

Saturday, August 14th, 2021
animalkissesandwellwishes

Not sure what has been driving this return to the written word, maybe it’s been the pandemic where many of us have had a little more time to not just think of others but to act on our thoughts. I have called this pandemic time that we have all been through, for me, as a […]

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Dining

Dinner Is Served……at Agnes Café & Provisions

Recently Opened Agnes Cafe & Provisions Begins Dinner Service on July 13

Friday, July 9th, 2021

The newly opened neighborhood hotspot, Agnes Café & Provisions, which has been serving up breakfast and lunch since June 8th, will finally begin dinner service starting Tuesday, July 13th! Located at 2132 Bissonnet on the corner of Shepherd, Agnes will seamlessly transition from all-day dining menus into a comfortable and romantic candlelit, table-side experience. I […]

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Shopping

Ready Set Shop! Tootsies BIG SALE Event Is Here……

Calling all fashionable frugalistas!

Thursday, July 8th, 2021
Tootsies Big Sale

Tootsies semi-annual BIG SALE event kicks off Friday, July 9, offering deep discounts on luxury apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories. Shoppers will find a slew of fresh fashion from Spring and Summer Collections marked up to 50 percent off the regular price, including designer and contemporary styles. Style hunters are encouraged to hit the racks […]

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Food and Nutrition

Are There Benefits to Collagen Supplementation?

Thursday, June 10th, 2021
Collagen

by Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD. Did you know that collagen is the most plentiful protein in your body?  Collagen is a protein that provides structure to much of your body, including your bones, skin, tendons, and ligaments.  As you age, your body produces less and lower quality collagen. One of the visible signs […]

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Dining

Agnes Café & Provisions Restaurant Opens

Mediterranean All-Day Café & Bakery Opens June 8

Monday, June 7th, 2021
Agnes Opens

The highly anticipated neighborhood restaurant, Agnes, is officially opening this Tuesday, June 8 at 2131 Bissonnet on the corner of Shepherd. The all-day restaurant will kickstart with breakfast, lunch, and boutique grocery items followed by dinner later in the month. We have been so excited for this Mediterranean gem to open and cannot wait to […]

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Events

Looking Back: Evening in the Park Sets Records For the 100 Year Old Park

Joy was in the air as all attendees were grateful for weather and a first outing for many

Friday, May 28th, 2021
Evening in the Park

As we approach what feels like our first sunny weekend on the horizon for this Memorial Day, we can’t help but look back at all of these somber days of rain that we have been having of late and rejoice in planning for this over due weekend. This feeling is reminicsent of a few weeks […]

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Shopping

The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales…..

Thursday, May 27th, 2021
memorial day sale

Happy MDW to all……a much deserved summer kickoff weekend to take to the road or enjoy a staycation. Whatever we all do, chillin’ should be on the menu! And along with MDW always comes lots of MDW sales. While stores are reopened and some of those are having great sales, there are also TONS happening […]

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Community

Crimestoppers Annual Houston Heroes Awards Luncheon Honors Distinguished Community Members.

Houstonians Rally Behind Crime Stoppers of Houston to ‘Keep our City Safe’

Sunday, May 23rd, 2021
Crimestoppers 2021

Looking back at a long overdue fundraiser that we never like to miss. After more than a year of cancelled in-person events in Houston, 220 guests, were happy to be out lending their support to Crime Stoppers of Houston at its annual Houston’s Heroes Awards Luncheon, which was held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at […]

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