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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

It’s a Golden Celebration at Neiman Marcus’ 50th Anniversary Bash

A special evening for me that celebrates Neiman Marcus opening that was my own personal start to a lifetime career in fashion

Thursday, October 24th, 2019

Neiman Marcus’ big move to the Galleria in early 1969 was the biggest story in retail that this city had seen. It moved from its Downtown Houston location on Main Street to Westheimer & Post Oak as an anchor for this new center that was going to be built as an attachment to the store. […]

Beauty

Tatcha Founder Vicky Tsai Creates Revolutionary Skin Care Collection While Funding Girls Education

A look back at a memorable visit with a remarkable female entrepreneur

Sunday, October 20th, 2019

It’s never too late……I feel that to be the most appropriate reason for this story of a very momentous meeting I had several weeks back here in Houston with a remarkable woman. It was a transformative experience that made for a lasting memory. However, since that meeting, life happened and many distractions fell my way […]

Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Introducing “An Impressionist Autumn”….

A Tribute to a Woman Impressionist and a Look inside a Very Private Collection......October 20, 2019 thru January 12, 2020

Saturday, October 19th, 2019

This has been a month in our city of recognizing very special women. It was just last week that we recognized one of our city founders, C. Baldwin Hotel namesake, Charlotte Baldwin Allen as the unsung hero of the original founders of our Bayou City. Beginning this Sunday, October 20, the Museum of Fine Arts […]

Events

C. Baldwin Hotel Opens With Much Fan Fare As Tribute to a Houston Unsung Hero…

A Spectacular Night filled with local celebs, sports stars and a surprise performance by 70's disco queen

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

I may have only returned from Italy last night but I couldn’t wait to report on what my daughter, Nicole Pactor Graham who attended this in my absence and many of my friends reported on social media was “the party of the year”. The bash befitting the incredible mark that Charlotte Baldwin Allen made on […]

Travel

Arrividerci American Friends……We’re On Our Way Back to Italy

Florence and Tuscany bound......October 5 thru 15!

Saturday, October 5th, 2019

It’s time again to join bpptours back across the pond as we head to Florence, Italy and the Tuscan region once again for another awesome visit. I love both times of the year that we are there but I must say after the torture of the warm months of summer, it is always especially delightful to […]

Events

Tootsies and Diaper Foundation….Celebrate 10 Years in a Fashionable Way

Come to Tootsies...runway show of Sachin + Babi with all proceeds benefiting Diaper Foundation

Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Diaper Foundation with party bites by Monarch Hospitality, sip on a signature cocktail crafted for the celebration and groove to music by DJ Senega as you prepare to view, try on and hopefully purchase the great fashions of Sachin + Babi at Tootsies. It is with such sadness that […]

Events

Festa Italiana…..Celebrate All Things Italian

Don't miss this fun event.....October 10 thru 13

We are just a few weeks away from what is one of my favorite events of the year, Festa Italiana. Unfortunately, I cannot personally make it as ironically, I will be in Italy at that time but it is an event that my family never misses! I encourage you to go and celebrate 41 years […]

Dining

Much Anticipated Annie Café and Bar Opens It Newly Reimagined Doors

The two nights of preview filled with large energetic crowds....too many for one night!

Saturday, September 28th, 2019

There were so many friends and loyal supporters of both the iconic Cafe Annie and of the new food zsar in town, Ben Berg, that it took two nights of preview parties to get everyone in for a sneak peak before the new Annie Cafe and Bar opened its doors this Thursday night. Welcoming everyone […]

Events

Women of Distinction 2020 Announced at Tootsies

Treacherous rains could not keep friends and family away from cheering on these special ladies

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The night of treacherous storms did not deter the many friends and family gathered at Tootsies for this year’s ABC 13 Women of Distinction announcement party. It is always a joyous night when 10 women are recognized for their outstanding volunteer and community accomplishments. This year was no exception, as over 250 guests were greeted […]

Events

Razzle Dazzle Luncheon Kickoff Is a Sparkling Event at Tennenbaum’s Jewelers

Celebrating great things to come....Co-chairs for the luncheon are Whitney Crane, wife of Astros Jim Crane and Tony Bradfield of Tennebaum

Tennenbaum Jewelers was the appropriate sparkling place where owner, Tony Bradfield and upcoming co-host with Whitney Crane, wife of Astros’ Jim, invited us all in to celebrate the kickoff party for the Annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon happening very soon…..October 10 to be exact. The luncheon that occurs once a year and benefits Memorial Hermann’s Memorial […]