A Holiday Message from My Red Glasses to YOU!

We realize we're earlier than in past years......here's why!

Peace tree ornament

As we approach the weeks before our big holidays I must explain that this has been a very challenging year for our family, as I’m sure it has been for many of you out there as well. I am reaching out early with my holiday message, to briefly explain our upcoming absence from the blogosphere […]

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Aaron Bludorn’s Highly Anticipated New Restaurant, Navy Blue Opens

This newest restaurant brings elevated dining to the Rice Village

The much anticipated new seafood restaurant, Navy Blue made its debut on November 18 in the ever-growing dining scene in Houston’s Rice Village. As a Rice Village regular over many years for all of my needs, it is exciting to have this newest addition as an elevated dining experience for this destination. At the helm […]

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Bach Mai…Houston Native Debuts Fashion Collection at Neiman Marcus

New CFDA Nominee for Emerging Designer of the Year, Bach Mai, exclsuvie to Neiman Marcus

What an exciting evening it was when Houston native, St. John’s School alumn debuted his exclusive collection at Neiman Marcus Houston Galleria. It was an intimate cocktail reception, fashion presentation co-chaired by Neiman Marcus and local fashion empress Duyen Ngyen and her hubby, Marc. It was an evening filled with the energy of a celebration […]

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5th Annual Butcher’s Ball Returns After Two Years….

Brenham, Texas was the site of this fun event that brings together talented local chefs benefiting Urban Harvest

On the second weekend in November, The 5th Annual Butcher’s Ball returned in Brenham, Texas for the first time in two years. gathered to celebrate awareness & interest in local Texas agricultural products. This event, always attended unanimously by my family is a fun favorite event that again, this year, did not disappoint! The weekend’s […]

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Holiday Beauty Buys & Bargains

Chelsi here to talk about Holiday Beauty! Time seems to be moving faster and faster… can you believe the Holidays are here?  Some of you may still have turkey leftovers in your fridge but it is time to get shopping for everyone on your list! I have spoken to many of my colleagues in retail […]

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We’re Having a Party at Cotton Club…..Have a Glass of Prosecco and Shop Angela Caputi Je...

Also as a special plus, meet in person, directly from Tuscany, Italy.....designer Laura Laureto and her luxe handbags and cashmere!

Buon Giorno to all……as many of you know that follow my blog I have just returned from almost a month of traveling through different areas of Italy but most of my time, as always, was concentrated in the Tuscan region, based in Florence. My top reason for being there is working with BPP tours, taking […]

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Memorial Hermann’s Annual Luncheon Benefiting Breast Cancer, Razzle Dazzle, Back Better Than E...

Beautiful Tributes and a Great Insight Into and Performance by the Iconic Gladys Knight Made for a Memorable Comeback Event

Razzle Dazzle '22

One of Houston’s premier luncheons was back in full force this October with Memorial Hermann’s Annual Razzle Dazzle Luncheon breaking records this year. This stellar luncheon raised $1 million for breast cancer awareness and research! Chaired by community leaders Caroline and Will Brown, Lisa and Jerry Simon, and Yvonne Cormier, M.D. (Honorary Chair), the luncheon […]

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As The Fall Season Moves On… So Do the Fashion Trends of the Season

I loved validating all of these trends on my recent trip to Italy........leather dressing for one was everywhere

Fall has begun to happen quickly! With the weather changing it’s time to take a hard look and update our closets. Every new season brings a new trend update… but don’t worry. We’ve made it easier than ever for you to take on these trends! Scroll through our carefully curated list of trends and shop […]

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Fall 2022 Has Hit Our Town… Are You Shoe-Ready?

We're Ready to Put on Our Fall Boots!!!

Trend Report from Italy: Fall has arrived and we should all be ready to dress the part from the feet up! Nothing sets the tone of the season and/or dates your look more than your chosen footwear. After just returning from Italy, mostly in Tuscany and Florence, specifically, the shopping capital of that region, Shoe […]

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Annual ICCC Luncheon & Fashion Show: And What a Celebration It Was

I mentioned when I posted immediately after the luncheon that more was to follow……so here it is, ‘authentically from Italy’!

As you may remember, the Italian Cultural and Community Center Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon was held at River Oaks Country Club on September 14 and was an overwhelming success for this organization thanks to the hard work by a very enthusiastic and talented group of ladies, lead by the dynamic trio of Erika Myers, […]

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