Retail Therapy

River Oaks Theatre rolls out the red carpet for spring styles with heart

310 Rosemont
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Lesha Elsenbrook, from left, Roz Pactor and Jessica Willey
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Edward Sanchez
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Haut Chocolat
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Em Lee
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River Oaks Movie Theatre’s lush art deco vibe was the perfect backdrop for a fashion show benefiting the American Heart Association Wednesday. The aisles became runways as models showed off looks by River Oaks shopping center retailers and after the show, style seekers shopped and sipped their way through the center.

More than 450 people walked the red carpet and then settled into theatre chairs for the show, which was preceded by a quick information session about the value of learning CPR. It wasn’t a typical fashion show fodder, but it got the point across.

The show featured everything from mommy chic and swimwear to Western wear and cocktail dresses worn by any of the Real Housewives of Anywhere. A slew of River Oaks retailers including 310 Rosemont, Em and Lee, Enticingly Chic, Haut Chocolat, La Mode Swim/Lingerie, Luke’s Locker, Rebecca & Drew and Mia Bridal.

The boutique crawl following the fashion show fed a shopper’s need for immediate gratification. Em & Lee, 310 Rosemont, Haut Chocolate, Mia Bridal, Rebecca & Drew and Twice New all hosted fetes with bites and sips. To prove the point, one shopper marched right into Rebecca & Drew and told owner Lindsey Aronstein she wanted a black shirtdress worn by a model onstage. Over at Haut Chocolat, makeup artist Edward Sanchez held court and tutorials for shoppers, even instructing women on the dangers of rushing a spray tan.

“You have to let a spray tan dry. You don’t stick your hands in a vat of bean after a manicure do you?” Sanchez asked the crowd of women.

Overall, the evening raised $13,000 for the American Heart Association.

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Score free Shake Shack for one day only at juicy collab with charming Rice Village jeweler

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For one day only, customers will be able to get their ears pierced and shop for earrings while enjoying tasty Shack fare in one place.

Popular ear piercing barStuds made a name for itself by offering a customized piercing experience for those who aged out of places like Claire's but wanted an alternative to a tattoo parlor for piercings. With 19 locations nationwide, Studs offers a wide assortment of earrings that range from classic shapes, to huggies, flatbacks, and dangling charms.

Studs has once again added to their earring selection with their latest collaboration with Shake Shack. They created an adorably beefy earring to add to any burger lover's Earscape.

Studs and Shake Shack created a limited-edition Burger huggie earring and Earscape set. Photo by Studs

Retailing for $32, the limited edition Shake Shack burger huggie comes as a 14K gold-plated hoop with a loaded hamburger charm. Shoppers can opt for the $64 pair, but Studs is also currently offering a discount on the Shake Shack x Studs set. For $78, earring enthusiasts can get the two Shake Shack burger huggies, the 14K-gold Smiley Stud and the 14K-gold Micro CZ Stud.

What's even better than cute earrings? Free Shake Shack! On Thursday, September 28th customers can enjoy free bites from Shake Shack while they shop the new Shake Shack Charm Huggie collection at Stud's Rice Village location.

For $78, earring enthusiasts can get the two Shake Shack burger huggies, the 14K-gold Smiley Stud and the 14K-gold Micro CZ Stud.Photo by Studs

Shake Shack is known for their always made-to-order fare including ShackBurger, crinkle-cut fries, hand-spun shakes and their new Veggie Burger and non-dairy offerings.

Interested shoppers can RSVP here.

Studs Rice Village, 2567 Amherst St.; (832) 981-2869. RSVP here.

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