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.

Just in time for Holiday Gift-Giving….Elaine Turner Presents her New Jewels!

Elaine Turner showcases her new Bamboo Jewelry Collection just in time for Holiday Gift-Giving! Just as the holiday dressing and shopping season is at its peak, Houston’s accessories gal, Elaine Turner, is launching her newest collection of accessories since she launched Shoes back in 2008.  The Bamboo Collection includes necklaces, bracelets, cuffs and earrings.  This […]

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For the Foodie on Your List…

Food, glorious food. Who wouldn’t want to receive food or something related to food for the holidays? It’s the best gift to give no matter who the recipient is. From candy to popcorn to cookbooks or even a gift certificate to a delicious restaurant, this is a category everyone can get on board with. Julie Bortnick here […]

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Shop Local with Accessories from Texas’ Talent

Liz Glanville, owner Deville Fine Jewelry, showcases her silicone & diamond stackable rings and bangles, available in 16 color for the fashion gal in your life! We all know that when picking just the right holiday gift for the fashionista on your list, the sure thing to put a smile on her face, is to […]

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Perfect Gifts for the Beauty and Skincare Maven

Celebrate the Joy and Beauty of the Season with the perfect beauty gift that will make her happy…the options are endless! When shopping for the “beauty” in your life, either a gal or a guy…..one thing they always love to receive are those special products that add beauty to their lives.  It can be one […]

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New Year Brings New Look, New Name for J. Landa

Roz and I, Julie Bortnick, had a fun Friday morning last week checking out the stunning, newly renovated J. Landa store (formerly J. Silver) in Rice Village. Owner Jay Landa told us all about the renovations, his inspiration behind it, and where he sees his company and brand going in the future. Above, Roz and I layering up […]

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Supermodel and Philanthropist Petra Nemcova is Coming to Cakewalk Style Shop

Supermodel Petra Nemcova surrounds herself with many of the candles from her new Be The Light New York home decor collection, available at Cakewalk Style Shop here in Houston About Petra: Many of us know Petra Nemcova as the supermodel that she is. If you were lucky enough, you may have seen this Czech-born beauty grace the runways […]

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Perfect Gifts for: The Hostess

‘Tis the season for gift giving. Roz and I (Julie) are so excited to bring you a series of fabulous gift guides, specific to all the different people in your life. We’re kicking it off with the perfect gifts for the hostess. Holiday parties are in full swing, and as we all know, you never […]

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Passion for Fashion Kicks Off

  Saks Fifth Avenue  hosted the Kick Off party for the upcoming Passion for Fashion luncheon in the shoe department, always a favorite spot, where guests mingled and discussed holiday plans.   Luncheon co-chair Mary Ann McKeithan greeted the well-heeled crowd solo, as compadre Kelli Cohen Fein was under the weather.  McKeithan gave a preview of  the  March 12, 2014 event at […]

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Houston’s Own Jonathan Blake Shows Collection in London

Guest of Honor, Jonathan Tinkle reviewing his lookbook with Nada Kirdar. If my fashion eye is correct she is in the red Valentino leather and lace dress, a fave of mine, I recognize  from the fashion mags.   While Houston was all a buzz with Fashion Houston going on here, one of our town’s newest […]

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