Entertainment

A Great Holiday Treat…..Tilman Fertitta is Bringing Steve Tyrell’s Holiday Show To The P...

Thanks to Tilman Fertitta for bringing Steve Back 'Home for the Holidays' with shows at his hotel this December 14-19

Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Steve Tyrell

For myself, my family and many friends, it has been difficult to adjust to no trip to the magical city of New York in December this year to see my brother, Steve Tyrell, do his annual holiday show at the Cafe Carlyle……a six week gig including the weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve for […]

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Fashion

The 5 Best Boot Trends to Complete Your Fall Closet

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

Every year around October we start to fold up and put away our summer clothes and bring out our cold-weather garb. Coats, hats, gloves… or maybe just a few light jackets if you’re in the South. The advent of fall also means new shoe styles! No more sandals, time for all sorts of boots and […]

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Events

Italian Cultural Center Second Annual Fashion Show Luncheon A Tribute to Fashion by Italian Designer...

A tribute to Houston native Victor Costa and a salute to Italian Designers by Neiman Marcus provides a fashion fix for lovers of all things Italian!

ICCC

Editor’s Note: I’ve been proud to be a part of the Italian Cultural & Community Center and its Inaugural luncheon last year as well as this second annual fashion show and luncheon. Each of these have been special but this second one for me held great meaning as we showcased the best of looking back […]

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Beauty

Beauty Snacking? It is not what you think!

Thursday, October 21st, 2021

After waking up and getting our kids off to school, the rest of my day typically goes like this… 8:00 AM Wash my face and put on my skincare. 9:30 AM My first Zoom call but just realized that I never put on makeup.  A pop of lip color will work.  11:00 Time for my […]

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NYC’s Jubilant Feast of San Gennaro Has Returned

A first-timer’s perspective of Little Italy’s almost century-old tradition.

Monday, October 11th, 2021
Golden statue of Saint Gennaro

This past month was my first September living in New York City, and I’d always heard talk of the few days at the end of the month when Little Italy would light up and become a place of celebration. I’m glad to report the festival lived up to my expectations. About NYC’s Famous Feast 2021 […]

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Events

Italian Cultural Center Kicks Off Event at Valobra Jewelers…

The ICCC Celebrates The Final Stretch to the Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon Happening Soon at River Oaks Country Club October 12, 2021

Monday, October 4th, 2021
Valobra event 2021

On Wednesday, September 22, fourth-generation fine Italian jeweler, Franco Valobra of Valobra Master Jewelers, hosted a sparkling evening at his showroom to celebrate the Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2nd Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, “La Dolce Vita,” set to take place at River Oaks Country Club on October 12, 2021 with Victor Costa serving […]

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Fashion

Emmy Awards Return Brought Glam Back to the Awards Shows…..

Color was the trend of the night

Tuesday, September 21st, 2021
emmy awards 2021

The Emmy’s were back on Sunday evening and with it came the Award show glam that we have been used to. It was so refreshing and gratifying to see such refined high-fashion and style on the Red Carpet after last week’s edgy twist for the Met’s Gala. Even the guys had some stepped-up fashion and […]

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Fashion

LA/NY Powerhouse Chooses Houston as New Hub for Luxury Customization Biz

DTLAcustom is painting the city one brand at a time

Saturday, September 18th, 2021

When Tara Martin was considering her next move, she knew she wanted to be in the South. Her luxury customization company, DTLAcustom, has always had a strong client base in Texas and she quickly recognized the strong entrepreneurial community that Houston has to offer. After spending the majority of her life and career in New York […]

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