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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 →

Dining

Much Anticipated Cafe Leonelli at The Museum of Fine Arts Opening Soon

Bastion Collection Restaurant Group announces opening date for Friday, April 16

Thursday, April 1st, 2021

Much to the delight of many of us Museum District dwellers that have been patiently waiting, the Bastion Collection just announced the highly anticipated Cafe Leonelli is set to open on Friday, April 16, 2021 within the new Nancy and Rich Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH). Led by Michelin Star […]

Dining

New Restaurant Alert! Agnes Opening This Summer

When a coveted Michael Hsu-designed restaurant space opened up in Boulevard Oaks at the corner of Bissonnet and Shepherd, neighbors and friends highly encouraged restauranteur and nearby resident Molly Voorhees to jump on the opportunity! However, Molly, who is President of Becks Prime and The Chocolate Bar, knew she wanted this neighborhood spot to be […]

Dining

Restauranteur Benjamin Berg’s Newest Big News…..

Local Restaurant Giant announces his latest additions in dining and staff

Ben Berg who is never a man who sits still for even a moment and can always be counted on to take another step forward for his growing dining empire, announces NoPo, his newest venture. Benjamin Berg of Berg Hospitality Group is announcing his plans to open an all-day café, market and bar through a […]

Lifestyle

La Colombe d’Or Hotel and Luxury Residence Completes Renovation and Set to Open March 29th

Opening Day is here for this exciting multimillion Dollar Modern Expansion and Renovation and the Neighborhood is a buzz in anticipation

Sunday, March 28th, 2021

The Hotel: The Zimmermans, owners of La Colombe d’Or Hotel for the last 40 years have announced that their joint venture, including the hotel, along with Hines on the luxury 285 unit high rise, the Residence at La Colombe d’Or have completed the expansion and renovation of this acclaimed site in the Montrose/Museum District area […]

Community

Attention Animal Lovers….Prepare to “Take Off” on a Virtual Flight to the Wags �...

Benefiting Interfaith Ministries Animeals Program

Friday, March 26th, 2021

On Saturday May 8, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., philantropic animal lovers will virtually “take off” for the 8th Annual Wags and Whiskers Brunch, benefiting Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Animeals program, which provides pet food, toys and preventative vet care supplies to seniors with pets in the Meals on Wheels program. For […]

Fashion

Texas’ Own, Brandon Maxwell…..Makes Deal With Walmart

Texas native and one of hottest designers around....

Sunday, March 21st, 2021

This past week, Walmart made a major announcement that shook the fashion world: a proud Texan, “Project Runway” judge, and award-winning fashion designer to the stars, Brandon Maxwell, is now the empire’s new Creative Director. This is a significant moment in fashion where Brandon is able to change the game by offering chic, high-fashion styles […]

Events

Salvation Army Annual Spring Tea in Neiman Marcus Couture Salon

In advance of the ever-popular Reflections on Style Luncheon, sold out and in person (April 13 at River Oaks Country Club) benifiting the Salvation Army of Greater Houston, more than 75 supporters toasted their upcoming kick off fundraiser. Lilly Andress and Mary Lynn Marks chaired the gathering hosted by Neiman Marcus. The afternoon fete honored long-standing philanthropist […]

Fine Arts

Electrifying Design….A Century of Lighting

First large scale exhibition in the United States Debuts at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Monday, March 8th, 2021

As someone that has always appreciated lighting as a category of design that always completes the finishing touch and adds a level of drama to any room, I was particularly interested in visiting the MFA’s exhibit that has been opening this week in the Law Building of the Museum complex. I am certainly not alone […]

Dining

Berg Hospitality Partners With Ancorian on Exciting New Concepts Coming to the Heights

Benjamin Berg's New Partnership in the Heights Will Bring Two New Ventures to West 11th Street

Friday, February 26th, 2021

Berg Hospitality Group is expanding into the Heights area through a new collaboration with Ancorian, a leading regional investment and development firm. Both Houston-based, Berg and Ancorian plan to create two new vibrant and unique restaurant concepts on West 11th Street. “To have two outposts in one of Houston’s most dynamic and fastest growing neighborhoods is […]

Community

American Heart Keeps The Heart of Houston Strong With Its Virtual Event

Annual Heart Ball Reimagined Raising $1.5 Million to Fund Life-Saving Mission

As someone who has made the AHA’s annual Heart Ball a regular calendar entry for myself, I could not resist it this year either. However, as so many events have transitioned this past year, the Heart Ball which was reimagined as AHA’s first virtual gala, Heart of Houston, was viewed by me in my own […]