Fine Arts

Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960’s Opens at the Menil Collection

Exhibit will be on view at the Menil from September 10, 2021 - January 23, 2022

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Last week, I was privileged to preview the newest exhibit that has opened at the Menil Collection……Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s. The exhibition which will debut here in Houston is being presented by the Menil and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. This is the first show to focus on the experimental […]

Beauty

Having a Hair Moment

From Chelsi: A million moons ago when I was pregnant, I prayed that my children would inherit my teeth (weird, but mine have always been healthy and straight) and my hair. My hair is fine but thick, never gets frizzy, and for 40 years, I never once had to color it because the sun would […]

Food and Nutrition

Dietician’s Diets……Which Diet Would a Dietitian Actually Do?

Here is what Catherine Kruppa has to say about dieting which for many of us has become a way of life!

Editor’s Note: As we all continue to be in constant pursuit of the perfect answer to weight loss, particularly as we are aging, I invited my well-respected, tenured Nutritionist/Dietician consultant who works closely with MRG to share her best advice for tips on weight loss and weight loss maintenance. That is what this article from […]

Fashion

Transitional Dressing Starts Now

Thursday, September 16th, 2021

While the first day of Fall isn’t technically until the 22nd, once Labor Day hits and school is back in session we start thinking about the new season. Of course here in Houston it’s far from fall weather, but we still get excited about all that’s to come throughout the season, and it’s certainly not […]

Fashion

Met Gala 2021…..Red Carpet, Theme and more

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

About the Event: As a regular attendee from afar (online) of this traditionally “First Monday in May” event sponsored by Vogue, is a command performance. It was begun by fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert in 1948 as a fundraiser for the newly founded Metropolitan of Art’s Costume Institute. It was in 1973 when it was put […]

Beauty

Houston’s own Janet Gurwitch, Founder, and the Laura Mercier Brand Reunite In Exciting Busines...

Advent International, private equity investor purchases her former brand making Janet a consultant to the brand she found, built and knows so well!

Thursday, September 2nd, 2021

Editor’s Note: For many of us in our city that have followed Janet Gurwitch’s life, for me both professionally and personally, it has been a fabulous journey that spans decades…..from our earliest retail experiences to her advancement along that path until she made her splash onto the beauty scene with the launch of Laura Mercier […]

Events

Neiman Marcus Honors Italian Cultural Center Upcoming Luncheon/Fashion Show…..

Attendees celebrated all things Italian at NM Summer Soiree.....fashions, food, music and friendship!

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

On Tuesday, August 17, Neiman Marcus hosted a fun-filled, Italian-themed summer soirée 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. As a special treat, the ICCC and the Houston Italian Community will pay […]

Fashion

The Slipper Sandals….Fashion’s Hottest New Footwear Trend We All Want and Need

Saturday, August 14th, 2021

I know, I know, cozy slippers in the heat of summer doesn’t sound all that appealing, but trust us when we say you want these “slippers.” They are the hottest thing right now, and for very good reason. They are so incredibly comfortable, soft, cozy, and fun, too. And when we say ‘slippers’ we aren’t […]

Lifestyle

Put a Pen to it……Personalized Stationery is Making a Big Comeback

Family-owned Animal Kisses and Well Wishes newest on the scene of this trend

Not sure what has been driving this return to the written word, maybe it’s been the pandemic where many of us have had a little more time to not just think of others but to act on our thoughts. I have called this pandemic time that we have all been through, for me, as a […]

Beauty

Love the Skin You’re In

Summer's Special Care for all of your skin

Friday, August 13th, 2021

How can it already be August? This year and Summer have flown by, but luckily, we live in Houston where the warm months extend well past what the calendar tells us. With our warm, ok, ridiculously hot, weather, the fashion goes accordingly…short or no sleeves, rising hemlines and low necklines (check out some of Roz’s […]