About the Event: As a regular attendee from afar (online) of this traditionally “First Monday in May” event sponsored by Vogue, is a command performance. It was begun by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1948 as a fundraiser for the newly founded Metropolitan of Art’s Costume Institute. It was in 1973 when it was put […]
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Editor’s Note: For many of us in our city that have followed Janet Gurwitch’s life, for me both professionally and personally, it has been a fabulous journey that spans decades…..from our earliest retail experiences to her advancement along that path until she made her splash onto the beauty scene with the launch of Laura Mercier […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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