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    Hot Summer Secrets

    H-Town's most beautiful fashionistas reveal their hot summer makeup finds & skin care secrets

    Shelby Hodge
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    Jun 15, 2014 | 8:19 am

    Although Houstonians have been wading through warm weather temps and humidity for weeks, summer officially begins June 21 and if you haven't already adjusted your makeup routine for the 90s (that would be temps and humidity levels), now's the time.

    Just as the change of seasons calls for a change of wardrobe, so a change in makeup is necessary with a switch to products that are beastly-weather friendly.

    CultureMap queried a half dozen women, who not only lead busy, involved lives but who also have a certain beauty savvy. We asked about their favorite beauty products for the summer months.

    The faux glow

    To tan or not to tan. That is the question for many women today who love the glow but abhor the damage that those tanning rays can cause. As interior designer Kristen Nix says, "I'm over a real sun tan. I've recently discovered Alba sunless tannerwhich I use all over my body and face."

    For a special facial glow, this mother of three young sons has been a devotee of Nars Bronzer in the Laguna shade for more than a decade. "I love the sun-kissed color it gives," she explains.

    Co-chair of the 2015 Catwalk for a Cure gala, Allie Fields says, "I live for a good faux glow!" While she and husband Jay spend most of their summer weekends on Lake Austin, she cover ups with plenty of sunscreen and goes for Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector makeup for a gentle summer coloring. Allie also embraces Narz Bronzer in Laguna for an extra dollop of "sun."

    As for the dry skin that results from the outdoors and her basic summer wardrobe of jean shorts and cover-ups, she uses Jergen’s Shea Beauty Oil. "It gives me a fabulous glisten without feeling heavy."

    Skincare on the go

    Making no fewer than six international trips a year Laurier Blanc founder Suzanne Coppola says, "I really like those things that have dual purposes, which frees up space in my travel bag or makes my daily beauty routine that much faster. Her go-to travel product is RMS Beauty’s Lip2Cheek in Beloved. "I love that these are made with organic ingredients and function as color for both lips and cheeks and it lasts," she notes. "I like this shade because of the hint of a poppy color to it." (Available at Kuhl-Linscomb.)

    "I love to use this as a body oil but also run through my hair post shower to bring back some of the shine. Love that it’s made in St. Barth and uses natural ingredients."

    When it's time to moisture up, Coppola turns to Heidi Klein Ligne St. Barth Avocado Oil. "I love to use this as a body oil but also run through my hair post shower to bring back some of the shine. Love that it’s made in St. Barth and uses natural ingredients, makes me feel beautiful every time I use it."

    For a little summer color, she goes for James Read Sleep Mask Tan, "a super luxe facial moisturizer with anti-aging magic and subtle self-tanner that works overnight. Genius!"

    Light on the makeup

    An attorney who manages her husband's medical practice, Lora Clemmons' go-to products come from Make Up For Ever, especially the Invisible Cover Foundation. But before applying the foundation, she says that Laura Mercier Primer is a must. For color, she says, "I apply Bobbie Brown blush and Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour and Chanel Glaze lip gloss."

    Another former attorney Kathleen Jennings, BeautyNow blogger and founder of the iPhone app Beauty Now, favors Cover Girl Clean Whipped Creme Foundation. "Lately, I found myself reaching for this drugstore foundation over my fancy Chanel one," she explains. "It does not require a primer, is invisible on the skin, blends easily and covers a multitude of spots and imperfections in one swipe. And perfect for my combination skin during the humid summer."

    For ramping up a healthy glow, Jennings uses Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster. "I'm always afraid to try new tanning products on my sensitive skin, but this one is great because you just mix a couple drops in with your regular moisturizer. I'm very pale, and this product gives me a subtle, realistic tan — no orange, no streaks."

    Drunk Elephant

    Houstonian Tiffany Masterson officially launched this skincare line in November and already savvy femmes are touting it. Former InStyle magazine fashion editor Francine Ballard, who since moving to Houston is focusing on her e-commerce site DesignerSocial, recently discovered Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF 30. "It seems pretty great. I always break out from sunscreen but have not so far with this product . . . It contains Marula oil and is non-toxic."

    Coppola also praises Drunk Elephant, the Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil a favorite from the line. "I feel like this is a sort of healing serum for my skin, because inevitably I’m running on the go and not taking the time to protect my skin as well as I should," she says. "It works wonders during and post long-haul flights since it’s full of antioxidants, is super hydrating and uses all natural ingredients."

    The products are available online and at Sloan Hall.

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    Houston swings onto top 10 list of best Texas park systems

    Amber Heckler
    May 26, 2025 | 1:30 pm
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    Buffalo Bayou Park is one of Houston's most popular parks.

    More bragging rights for Houston as a desirable place to live: The city has the No. 8 best park system in Texas this year, a new report says.

    The Trust for Public Land's 2025 ParkScore report annually rates park systems in 100 of the largest American cities based on accessibility, equity, acreage, investment, and amenities.

    Taking the top spot nationwide is Washington, D.C., for another consecutive year. Rounding out the top five cities with the best park systems are Irvine, California (No. 2); Minneapolis, Minnesota (No. 3); Cincinnati, Ohio (No. 4); and St. Paul, Minnesota (No. 5).

    Houston ranked 66th nationally for 2025 in a two-spot improvement after earning No. 68 last year.

    The city has an impressive amount of land dedicated to parks, totaling 43,139 acres, or about 12.2 percent of the total city area. The city invests $127 per resident on its acclaimed park system, compared to the national median $133 per resident.

    According to Trust for Public Land's website, Houston has more than 700 parks for locals and visitors to enjoy.

    “Parks bring people together and deliver enormous physical and mental health benefits for visitors,” said Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, the president and CEO of Trust for Public Land. “At a time when so much in our nation seems fractured or polarized, parks may be the last ideology-free zones, where everyone can come together, form meaningful relationships, and enjoy a few hours of peace and relaxation."

    The city still has room for improvement when it comes to accessibility, according to the report. About 63 percent of all Houston residents live within a half mile of a park. Nationally, 76 percent of Americans in the 100 most populous cities live within a 10-minute walk of a park on average.

    Elsewhere in Texas
    Dallas-Fort Worth cities dominated Parkscore's list of the best park systems in Texas for 2025. Plano, a Dallas suburb, ranked No. 1 statewide and 17th nationally this year, followed by Dallas in second place and 34th nationally. Landing in the third and fourth spots statewide are Frisco (No. 37 nationally) and Arlington (No. 46).

    Austin rounded out the statewide top five and ranked 54th nationally, and San Antonio ranked behind Austin for No. 57 nationwide.

    Here's how other Texas parks ranked nationally in 2025:

    • No. 65 – El Paso
    • No. 67 – Garland
    • No. 72 – Fort Worth
    • No. 76 – Laredo
    • No. 77 – Corpus Christi
    • No. 94 – Lubbock
    • No. 99 – Irving
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