Bargains galore

Sunday Funday: "$10 and Bring a Friend" at Fashion on Sale at West Ave withgreat bargains

Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com
Tootsies is offering 40 to 70 percent off on Fashion on Sale items.
Photo by © Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com

We know Sunday is jam-packed. There are a bunch of people running really early in the morning and then, in the afternoon, some game, involving a ball and more running.

I’m exhausted just thinking about it.

How about a Sunday Funday that involves another sport, say shopping at Fashion on Sale? Sure, you could sprint from ModChic Couture to Alexandra Knight, zip over to Pomp & Circumstance and then jog to Tres Chic for up to 80 percent off of clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories, but you don’t have to.

The final day of the discounted shopping experience at West Ave is high energy without all the racing around. There’s vintage, denim, furs, shoes, bags and beauty all in one place and with passed cocktails and light bites, you can leave the Gatorade in the car.

And since Sunday Funday isn’t complete without your very best gal pals, the last day is a little something we like to call Ten-And-A-Friend. Bring $10 and a friend and you are in. It’s simple and means more money to shop for, well everything.

We are kinda in love with everything at Fashion on Sale and can’t even begin to choose favorites, but just now there are still excellent deals to be had.

-Trina Turk, BCBG and Theory are on the Tootsies racks for 40 to 70 percent off. A BCBG snakeskin print dress is $129 down from $330.

-Elaine Turner’s sophisticated Audrey bags are on sale for $150-$200 originally $295-$395.

-Houston’s own ModChic mixes modern fabrics, feminine wiles and a touch of throwback charm to its designs. We spied a sign touting all items 50 percent off and a voluminous skirt with a white and purple print for $35, it was $70.

-Seven For All Mankind denim retails for as much as $215 are on sale for $109.

-The Vintage Contessa’s selection of authentic Louis Vuitton, vintage Pucci and Halston is goose-bump inducing, but her tongue-in-cheek LV gun holster for $200 is a fun splurge, especially for that person who has everything.

Some retailers such as Times Too have racks as low as $10, Lot 8 has dresses for under $35, the Blue Jeans Bar has great denim and TOMS for 50 percent off and we have heard (and seen) successful on-the-spot bargaining.

It’s a party, it’s a sale, it’s Sunday Funday. No running shoes required.

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Stepping Up

RodeoHouston teams up with Texas bootmaker for limited edition collab

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Lane Boots

Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of the HLSR.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) concert lineup has been announced, and concert tickets have gone on sale, which can only mean one thing – it is time to get rodeo ready. For 20 days in March, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is taking over the NRG Stadium complex, where Houstonians will display their best Western-inspired attire.

This year, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo collaborated with popular Texas-based brand Lane Boots on a one-of-a-kind limited edition collection. Muffy King, director of marketing for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, designed the boots with help from a team of experts at Lane Boots. Together, they looked at what is trending in existing boot designs and the fashion industry as a whole to come up with a unique look.

"It was important to us that the boot meant to celebrate the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo be representative of the 'Cowboy Core' aesthetic that is a major influence in fashion right now. These fundamental choices were a natural way for us to incorporate and represent our mission-driven pillar – Western Heritage," King tells CultureMap.

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of HLSR. The round braid on the sides represents the ropes used in competitions. The starburst effect around the star and the state of Texas symbolizes the lights on the RodeoHouston stage. The Texas on the back of the boot highlights HLSR's focus on supporting education in the Lone Star State. Departing from Lane's recognizable blue-soled boots, these feature a distinct orange sole with the HLSR logo stamped on the bottom, reflecting the branding seen across Texas ranches.

With designs for both men and women, the boots are exclusively available online. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

"We wanted to showcase the unique feature Lane has become known for in Western fashion, but with our own Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo flare," said King. "For both the Rodeo and Lane Boots, this was a real testament to the partnership and collaboration that took place to make these boots a reality."

The boots were released online earlier this month, and according to King, they are "flying off the shelves quickly" and have been met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Lane Boots produced 2,025 pairs of boots at their factory in Leon, Mexico. Each pair has an individual stamp and a special message on the inside of the boot shaft.

"The story behind the boot naturally lends itself to being relatable to many individuals across all walks of life," King says. "It was a very seamless process that resulted in an aesthetic that allows whoever wearing them to incorporate their own story and personality into the boot."

With designs for both men and women, the boots are exclusively available online. If any inventory remains when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins, they will be available at the Lane Boots location in NRG Center.

Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of the HLSR.

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