Fashion

Texas’ Own, Brandon Maxwell…..Makes Deal With Walmart

Texas native and one of hottest designers around....

Sunday, March 21st, 2021

This past week, Walmart made a major announcement that shook the fashion world: a proud Texan, “Project Runway” judge, and award-winning fashion designer to the stars, Brandon Maxwell, is now the empire’s new Creative Director. This is a significant moment in fashion where Brandon is able to change the game by offering chic, high-fashion styles […]

Events

Salvation Army Annual Spring Tea in Neiman Marcus Couture Salon

In advance of the ever-popular Reflections on Style Luncheon, sold out and in person (April 13 at River Oaks Country Club) benifiting the Salvation Army of Greater Houston, more than 75 supporters toasted their upcoming kick off fundraiser. Lilly Andress and Mary Lynn Marks chaired the gathering hosted by Neiman Marcus. The afternoon fete honored long-standing philanthropist […]

Beauty

Microbiome Mania…the latest skincare trend

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

With each passing year, a new trend in beauty arises, either rooted in marketing or in science. The latest trend happening in skincare right now comes from the latter and when you do some research, it is fascinating! What is this new trend? Personal care and skincare products are now being formulated to work with […]

Fine Arts

Electrifying Design….A Century of Lighting

First large scale exhibition in the United States Debuts at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Monday, March 8th, 2021

As someone that has always appreciated lighting as a category of design that always completes the finishing touch and adds a level of drama to any room, I was particularly interested in visiting the MFA’s exhibit that has been opening this week in the Law Building of the Museum complex. I am certainly not alone […]

Events

Ladies, Let Me Hear You!

Let's Celebrate International Women's Day.......March 8, 2021

Celebrating International Women’s Day As we jump into Women’s History Month and prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, we wanted to applaud and recognize ALL women for everything they have endured. So many women were forced to wear many additional hats this past year. From working and stay-at-home moms and teachers […]

Dining

Berg Hospitality Partners With Ancorian on Exciting New Concepts Coming to the Heights

Benjamin Berg's New Partnership in the Heights Will Bring Two New Ventures to West 11th Street

Friday, February 26th, 2021

Berg Hospitality Group is expanding into the Heights area through a new collaboration with Ancorian, a leading regional investment and development firm. Both Houston-based, Berg and Ancorian plan to create two new vibrant and unique restaurant concepts on West 11th Street. “To have two outposts in one of Houston’s most dynamic and fastest growing neighborhoods is […]

Fashion

Fashion in the Time of Covid…..Featuring Second Wind

Second In Our Series Looking at Creators Defining our "New Normal"......New York Stylist Creates Elegant Masks, Chains, and Hats

Series 2: Fashion in the time of COVID As we continue to dive into fashion moments that are defining our “new normal,” we would be remiss not to highlight one of the earliest trendsetters of our latest everyday accessories. Since initial sketches in April 2020, Second Wind has clearly taken off with a growing celebrity […]

Community

American Heart Keeps The Heart of Houston Strong With Its Virtual Event

Annual Heart Ball Reimagined Raising $1.5 Million to Fund Life-Saving Mission

As someone who has made the AHA’s annual Heart Ball a regular calendar entry for myself, I could not resist it this year either. However, as so many events have transitioned this past year, the Heart Ball which was reimagined as AHA’s first virtual gala, Heart of Houston, was viewed by me in my own […]

Beauty

Black History Month – Celebrating Beauty Brands Founded by Black Women

Thursday, February 25th, 2021

The month of February has found us celebrating many things – Valentine’s Day, Heart Awareness Month and Go Red Day, the beginning of Lent, and Black History Month. The latter became official in 1976 when President Gerald Ford called upon the public “to seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans […]

Beauty

The New Go-To Beauty Shopping Spots……Grocery and Drug Stores

Friday, February 12th, 2021

Is it just me or are you also busier than ever? My family is still taking it slow, not going out like we used to, but somehow I have managed to fill my time, almost double booking myself in some occasions. Cooking more at home, shuffling the kids to their activities (thank goodness they are […]