Category Archives: Events

Stop By Cotton Club Collection This Sunday…

Special party to raise funds for Charity plus lots of fun bites, sips and shopping

Cotton Club FAith in Practice event

This Sunday Cotton Club Collection, one of our fave fashion boutiques on San Felipe in Houston’s River Oaks area, will be hosting a fundraiser for the charity, Faith in Practice and honoring, specifically, the Mann Surgical Team and their patients. Faith in Practice is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization that seeks to improve the physical, […]

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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

NM 50

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. […]

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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

C.Baldwin opening

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 […]

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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

Tootsies and Diaper Foundation

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 […]

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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 […]

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Women of Distinction 2020 Announced at Tootsies

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

Women of Distinction

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 […]

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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

Razzle Dazzle Kickoff

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 […]

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Junior League of Houston and Tootsies Team Up For Its Opening Show

Annual Opening Style Show Highlighted Fall Fashion & Philanthrophy

The Junior League of Houston and Tootsies welcomed 300 guests to their annual Opening Style Show: Fashion Unlocked this past week. New to the event this season was the VIP Style Lounge where the VIP Guests had the chance to stop by prior to the show and pop the bubbly and enjoy interactive experiences. Some […]

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DeBeers Hosts a Night of Sparkle at Tony’s for Charity

Rosemary and Matt Schatzman Host an Evening of Jewels That Benefit March of Dimes

It was an evening of celebration filled with beautiful jewels and lots of sparkle provided by DeBeers’ Houston Galleria Store Director, Renee Chapman-Wood in celebration and support of Rosemary and Matt Schatzman and their longtime commitment to the March of Dimes. The timing could not have been better as everyone was settling back into town […]

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Tootsies Hosts Annual WOW Event Benefiting Dress for Success…

Great night of doing good, looking good and partying the end of summer

Tootsies WOW

There are those special events that are permanent on my calendar that just move from year to year and I never miss…..the Tootsies Summer Soiree WOW Event benefiting Dress for Success for me is one of those. I feel like I’ve never missed but was astounded to hear Emcee and co-founder of WOW, Mia Gradney […]

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