Golden Globes Fashion Review….It Was a Black-out With a Message

      Oprah’s acceptance speech last night at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards certainly got every one’s attention and was an award winner in itself.  They listened, they cheered and some wept, not just for her winning the Cecil B. DeMille Award but also for the bigger message as only she can deliver, of what […]

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Get Comfy and Fit with Athleisure

As we know, for the past many seasons athleisure has been one of the biggest trends. And, guess what? It’s not going anywhere anytime soon (maybe ever!). We’re thrilled about that, though, because we’re all extremely into athleisure, so we’re excited to see it out there now more than ever. Julie here today, and of […]

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Hotel Alessandra Opens in time for Holidays With Big Plans for New Year’s Eve!

Hotel Alessandra, part of the Valencia group that also owns CityCentre’s stylish, sophisticated and award winning destination, Hotel Sorella, opened in Downtown Houston’s pedestrian-friendly Greenstreet area in October. As any of you that follow MRG know, I was out of the country the month of October and missed many wonderful happenings in this city of ours. […]

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Joy of Giving…Last Minute Gifts and Stocking Stuffers

 We are all crazy this time year and just when you think you are done with your shopping you remember one more family member or coworker.  Ugh!  Don’t fret, you still have time to pick up these last minute gifts from LOCAL brick and mortar stores! 1. Bite Macaroons (shop local at their store on Buffalo […]

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Joy of Giving…Luxe Gifts for the Person Who Has It All!

It’s late….time is running out, so price is no option for the shopper who shifted into panic mode this morning!  Below are many of our favorite luxe items for that person!!!  Nothing is too much for those special people in our lives.  For that  person, we have hand-picked some unique items that will make their […]

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Ex Nihilo…A New Niche Fragrance That You Should Know About

Saks Galleria introduced a new luxury boutique French fragrance, Ex Nihilo,  and its founders to Houston….the founders had an interesting story to tell and the fragrance collections were just as special! Ex Nihilo, a fragrance collection developed in Paris and sold mostly exclusively to Saks in the U.S. (only exception is limited within Fort Five […]

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