Fashion Houston….It’s Almost Here!

We are just a few days away from the start of Fashion Houston. For those of you that don’t live in Houston or don’t know what Fashion Houston is, it is a week of fabulous beyond fabulous fashion shows and events. Julie and I have selected the 10 designers we’re most excited about seeing, so without further ado, […]

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Cafe Vienna…a New Pop-Up Dining Treat at MFAH

For most of us Mondays are days that we just want to get over with, are always hectic and a day we simply must make it through to start our week.  Well, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston has come up with an enhanced experience that is guaranteed to make at least a few of our Mondays […]

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Jonathan Blake Presents….A Beautiful Evening Filled with Stunning Spring Fashions…

Jonathan Tinkle Closes His Spring 2014 Runway Presentation, Semplice Elegance,  with two spectacular gowns, one the butterfly gown that was the inspiration for this collection, and the other Champagne tulle, with leather pailettes, in beautiful River Oaks home garden setting… It was one of those rare lovely Houston nights when sitting outside was pleasurable, particularly […]

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Spotlight on fashion, business leaders at Salute to Retail awards

In Texas, the stars shine big and bright, which was especially true when the University of Houston celebrated three legendary luminaries of fashion and merchandising. On October 16, UH’s Merchandising Star Awards recognized members of the retail community for their contributions to the industry. Presented by the UH Retailing and Consumer Sciences program, this luncheon […]

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Taking a Cue from the Boys

Say so long to your body con dresses and skinny leg jeans for the fall, and say hello to looser fitting clothing inspired by the men in our life. Julie Bortnick here today chatting with you about one of the absolute biggest trends for the season. From oversized blazers to boyfriend sweaters, oxfords, and structured […]

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Welcome, Julie Rhodes Fashion & Home to West University Place

Welcome….. Julie Rhodes Fashion & Home to West University Place

Storefront of Julie Rhodes Fashion & Home Boutique at 6209 Edlloe St. West U. Elementary carpool line has never been a more exciting place to be or the West U. fields where Moms have spent endless hours waiting for a practice to be over can now be more appealing.  You see, you Moms now have […]

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Houston’s Own Golden Girl…

Houston’s Own Golden Girl…

  Golden Thread founder, Jennifer Welker and sample of her monogrammed gold disk necklaces As everyone knows, shopping local is all the rage these days and how fun is it to be able to find a talent in our own backyard that has a great success story to tell. That is the case of Jennifer […]

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Tory Enters the Beauty Scene In a Very Signature Tory-way!

Tory Enters the Beauty Scene In a Very Signature Tory-way!

            Tory Burch Eau de Parfum pricing from 1.0 oz at $62 to 3.4 oz at $110.   About Bath & Body: The casual ease and polished optimism of Tory Burch’s Eau de Perfum is also translated into a collection of subtly scented bath and body essentials…a Body Cream, Body […]

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