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Singing His Praises

Big style meets down-to-earth charm: Fall fashion tips from Neiman Marcus men's fashion director

By Heather Staible

09.23.12 | 4:00 pm

Men, you have to remember just two fashion trends for fall — color and corduroy. This is the missive from Matthew Singer, the new and down-to-earth men's fashion director for ...


Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for September

By Heather Staible

09.19.12 | 12:46 pm

Well-known names and some new faces pop up in September’s places to shop, plus there’s some swoon-worthy pieces to fall for as well. Oh, and what would fashion ...


City of the Dolls

An exclusive sneak peek inside Houston's new American Girl store: See it before the frenzy

By Heather Staible

09.14.12 | 6:04 am

In addition to my daughters Carleigh and Jillian, my house is also home to Julie, Elizabeth, Kanani, McKenna and Amber. They go everywhere with us, have semi-regular trips to the ...


Miami Gown Machine

Hugging a woman's curves — with care: Rene Ruiz makes sexy dresses that are comfortable

By Heather Staible

09.14.12 | 12:07 am

Balancing sex appeal with elegance is no easy task. Just peruse red carpets where more is more, and a lot of hope is placed on the strength of double-stick fashion ...


Shopping fever

The Ultimate Guide to Fashion's Night Out from Rice Village to The Woodlands & more

By Heather Staible

09.06.12 | 6:30 am

Fashion's Night Out fever is spreading. Over the past four years, The Galleria has been the epicenter of Houston’s FNO festivities, but Thursday the party is stretching from ...


Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for August

By Heather Staible

08.15.12 | 1:31 pm

Although we're all still roasting, the fashion calendar is moving ahead and with a host of new stores and places to get glam, something tells me we will be ...


Pick It, Click It and Go

Jouer Cosmetics creator Christina Zilber wants women to play with their makeup & have fun

By Heather Staible

08.04.12 | 11:30 am

It’s almost hard to believe that model and actress Christina Zilber knows what it’s like to need concealer or the demands of motherhood, but after a few moments ...


Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for July

By Heather Staible

07.13.12 | 7:34 am

Ask anyone in retail and they will tell you July is a snoozefest, punctuated by sales. Apparently, Houston’s new stores and established favorites didn’t get that memo, though ...


No Macaroni Art Here

Dawn Bell's Houston Fashion Camp is sew much fun for aspiring young designers

By Heather Staible

07.01.12 | 3:00 pm

Stylist Dawn Bell has cultivated quite the reputation as a vintage expert, but before you think she’s stuck in the past, consider her take on kids' summer camp. Mood ...


Shopping Survivor

Hundreds dance in line, dash through the newest H&M at Willowbrook Mall

By Heather Staible

06.28.12 | 4:09 pm

If you thought a second Houston H&M opening in the same month was too much, the more than 700 people waiting in line at Willowbrook Mall Thursday will tell ...


The Bendel spirit

A touch of NYC in the Lone Star state: Henri Bendel sparkles and shines its way to Houston

By Heather Staible, Joel Luks

06.24.12 | 12:30 pm

It’s hard not to be effusive about the Henri Bendel opening in The Galleria. Not only is the 2,000 square-foot store beautiful and laden with baubles and bags ...


Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for June

By Heather Staible

06.20.12 | 10:15 am

The point of a monthly where-to-shop-now column, is well, knowing where to shop NOW, so forgive this tardy installment. Even though it’s later than I’d like, there’s ...


From Harajuku to Houston

Japan's version of H&M eyes a Houston location: Are you ready for Uniqlo and its fast fashion?

By Heather Staible

05.23.12 | 10:30 am

Houston’s international cheap chic retail brigade may be getting bigger. We’ve been spoiled by Spain’s Zara, are just a week away from the first of two H ...


Designer Dish

Torrential downpours can't dampen magical dinner party for jewelry designer Chan Luu

By Heather Staible

05.19.12 | 9:30 am

Maybe it was the chandeliers at Kirby & Company antique and interiors store casting a soft, assuring glow. Or perhaps it was the presence of jewelry designer and gentle spirit Chan ...


Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores for May

By Heather Staible

05.18.12 | 10:32 am

May is a month to peruse Vera Wang gowns, menswear from Billy Reid and Rye 51, the new Athleta store — the first in Texas — and a salute to Brazil at ...


No Shrink and Pink Here

New Athleta store - the first in Texas — is a hit for stylish & athletic women-on-the-go

By Heather Staible

05.14.12 | 5:02 pm

The hundreds of women snaking around the new Athleta store in Town & Country Village was the first clue this opening was something big. The controlled frenzy of shoppers and lines ...


It's Happening People

Hurry up and shop! H&M sets a Houston opening date — and it's sooner than soon

By Heather Staible

05.10.12 | 11:55 am

H&M plans to open in Baybrook Mall on May 31, just in time to give your summer wardrobe a cheap and trendy boost. The much-anticipated retailer is taking over ...


Designer Dish

The secret behind Gilt Groupe's Midas touch: Girl power & the value of real relationships

By Heather Staible

05.06.12 | 12:40 pm

After recently spending time with the creative forces behind Gilt Groupe, I realized that if I were to personify the groundbreaking flash sale site, it would the kind of girl ...


Like mother, like daughter?

Dress for Dinner Fashion Gene Awards keeps it all in the family with dazzling runway show

By Heather Staible

05.03.12 | 2:31 pm

It’s no secret Houstonians love food, fashion and a good cause, so combine all three and you have a can’t miss event. Gracie Cavnar, founder of Recipe for ...


Shopping salvation

Salvation Army Chic Boutique at West Ave offers dazzling designer deals

By Heather Staible

04.19.12 | 10:48 am

Valentino, Chanel, Armani, YSL, Manolo Blahnik, and Dolce and Gabbana are popping up at deep discount during the Salvation Army Chic Boutique After Sale at West Ave. The three-day shopping ...


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