Crafty Commerce

The coolest gifts online: Houston entrepreneur aims to make handmade chic & cheap

By Rachael Abrams

05.15.13 | 3:17 pm

Online shopping is easier than ever — just a few clicks and your package is on its way. But when it comes to buying chic yet affordable handcrafted goods made in the United States, it's a ...

In the Clutch

Never match your handbag to your shoes and other fashion advice from designer Nancy Gonzalez

By Rachael Abrams

05.04.13 | 3:42 pm

The name Nancy Gonzalez has become synonymous with luxury and color. Her exquisite handbags, known for vibrant hues and exotic skins, are handcrafted by local artisans in her native Colombia. Each ...

Cravat Creativity

Tie one on: Website lets you rent ties, cufflinks and other men's accessories in a Netflix-like way

By Jonathan Rienstra

04.07.13 | 10:00 am

The necktie is an easy way for a man to add a spark of style, but the shine can wear off quickly if you’re wearing the same three ties on repeat. However, if you try to diversify too much, yo ...

The Mommy Stylist

Take everyday outfits from drab to fab with these affordable accessories

By Kristin Hull

03.02.13 | 12:00 pm

Accessorizing is a quick and dirty way to turn an otherwise average look into a fashion statement. Think necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, belts, scarves, hats, handbags and headbands. Start c ...

Top Shops

Where to shop right now: 10 must-hit stores in November

By Heather Staible

11.20.12 | 10:00 am

It’s as though retailers know we are itching for new stores and items to shop for, so thankfully there’s new spots to shop, just in time for the holidays. Blueprint Modern Pop Up Sh ...

Fashion Buzz

With a wink to the '50s, new Tiffany leather goods collection is designed to stay in style

By Rachael Abrams

11.03.12 | 12:30 pm

"Tiffany is a vault of archival material," says John Truex, designer of the luxury leather accessory collection at Tiffany & Co. When it comes to their designs, Truex and partner ...

Pillow Talk

Home is where the good stuff is: 5 online shops for fabulous creature comforts

By Jennifer Chininis

10.21.12 | 5:39 pm

Some people like to while away the time on Pinterest, building pin boards and daydreaming about a life they don’t — but possibly could — have. We stare at the computer enough ...

Art opening reception: Interwoven IV: Accessorize!

11.03.12

Interwoven IV: Accessorize! is an eclectic collection of fiber accessories from serious elegance to fun-loving whimsy. This is the fourth year that 18 Hands Gallery sponsors its own juried fiber ar

Fab find

Shades of the season: Kate Spade introduces umbrella with cool fashion week colors

By Barbara Kuntz

09.22.12 | 2:00 pm

Although fall has just begin, spring is in the air with showers of reports from fashion weeks in New York, London and Milan (with Paris to come). One especially trending topic: The colors of the up ...

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, but it is a signal of the impro ...