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Shop at home in style with these hip Houston retailers' online sales

We’re living in unprecedented times with the coronavirus pandemic. With Houstonians practicing social distancing and retail stores closing for the foreseeable future, local brands are hoping to get as many people as possible to remotely shop.

In response to the escalating quarantines, look to these local retail businesses offering online sales and free shipping — and even virtual shopping appointments via FaceTime.

Alchemia
The contemporary women's boutique is having a major online sale, including Cinq a Sept, Finders Keepers, Mother Denim, and more. Shop from the comfort of your home and enjoy 20 percent off the entire site with code TWENTY.

BURD LIFE
Get 10 percent of all online jewelry sales, including the recently launched spring collection. Sales will benefit Feeding America, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to ending the fight against hunger.

Chloe Dao
Fans of the beloved Houston designer can enjoy 20 percent off site-wide including past collections, new collections, and accessories.

Christina Greene
Shop stunning jewelry featuring semi-precious stones and the latest Primavera collection throughout March. Here, 20 percent of all proceeds will benefit the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo educational funds and junior exhibitions. Houstonians can enjoy free shipping with code FREESHIP at checkout.

David Peck
Fashion is fun — even when you're social distancing and working remotely. David Peck's Homebody collection features various blouses, shirtdresses, coverups, and more to "help you feel and look your best." Peck is donating 50 percent of all sales from this collection to either No Kid Hungry or Bethenny Frankel's BStrong.

Elizabeth Anthony
Through Saturday, April 4, the women’s luxury boutique will continue to stand by their principle of giving back one dress at a time, owner Julie Andrews writes in a statement. A portion of every sale will benefit the national program No Kid Hungry, which supports children and their families with school-sponsored meals.

EJONA
Look to minimal, modern, silk sleepwear for women while working remotely during these challenging times, and enjoy free shipping. Complimentary porch delivery is available for Houstonians living inside the 610 Loop.

ETRO x Neiman Marcus
The Italian fashion house recently revealed a limited-edition reversible tote bag with luxury department giant Neiman Marcus, available for purchase through May. The tote, which retails for $1,180, features a detachable clutch with leopard print on one side and vibrant woven jacquard on the other.

Fairlee Trade & Co.
Purchase two pieces of fair trade certified jewelry and enjoy 20 percent off your order.

Favor the Kind
Whether you’re looking for cozy loungewear or a blouse that screams spring, use code CABINFEVER for 30 percent off your entire order. All orders over $150 will receive free shipping.

Hunter Bell
The women’s contemporary label is offering 30 percent off its recently launched spring collection. Inspired by femininity, tropical prints, and pastel hues, Bell’s spring collection features ruffles and pretty silhouettes for day and night. Use code GRATEFUL30, valid through March 30.

J. Landa
The Rice Village jewelry boutique is offering daily sales on Instagram. Previous sales include 14-karat diamond huggies, originally $295, on sale for $200 and luxe polki-cut diamond bracelets, originally $595, on sale for $400. Use code FREESHIPPING as you shop from home.

Kendra Scott
Here, 50 percent of all proceeds from the Kendra Scott ‘Shop for Good’ Everlyne Bracelets will directly support Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund for local food banks, providing nutrition to children who rely on the free National School Lunch Programs.

Kick Pleat
The Upper Kirby boutique is temporarily closed but is offering 15 percent off all clothing and accessories, jewelry is excluded with code SAVE15 at checkout.

Le Mel
Enjoy free shipping and a complimentary beading kit for your little ones when shopping with this local fine jewelry company online.

LEVAVI
Use code LEVAVI10 to receive 10 percent off your entire order. A portion of the proceeds from this local athleticwear company will benefit Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

Manready Mercantile
Call 713-861-6618 for a virtual shopping via FaceTime with an associate and don’t miss out on owner Travis Weaver’s ‘Deal of the Day’ at 11 am every morning.

MIRTH
Shop the recently launched spring collection and enjoy 20 percent off sitewide.

Naked Natural
Receive 25 percent off with code SHOPLOCAL through Wednesday, April 15. Purchase three or more items and enjoy a virtual mask class.

Paris Texas Apparel Co.
All purchases will receive free shipping from this locally owned clothing line.

Stateline Designs
All professional sports teams have halted games and MLB’s Opening Day has been pushed back but you can still rep your favorite team with tees and hats from this female-owned and operated business. Enjoy free shipping online with code ShopLocal.

Sunday Riley
The Houston-based skincare brand is offering 20 percent off all products when shopping online until Sunday, March 29. Use code FFH20. For all healthcare workers or first responders, email hello@sundayriley.com a photo of your professional ID for a one time code of 25 percent off.

The Avenue
Lifestyle blogger Lyndsey Zorich is offering 20 percent off all dresses with code BESTDRESSED with free shipping and complimentary gift wrap. Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry.

The Hive - A Pop Up Collective
My Sweet Cannella is offering free shipping and 25 percent off one product with code BeeStrong at checkout. Other brands in the River Oaks Shopping Center pop up offering free shipping include En Belle Epoque, Heidi Houston, Hide and Chic, LH Candle Studio, Sapana Dreams, and Oh So Sweet Scrubs. Sip and shop with these local brands on Facebook LIVE every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 2 pm.

Universal Standard
The Montrose-area 1:1 retail space is temporarily closed but the size-inclusive brand is offering virtual styling appointments and 15 percent off any purchase with a styling appointment through Thursday, April 30.

Christina Greene's Primavera Collection is timeless and elegant.

Photo courtesy of Paige Beitler Photography

Christina Greene's Primavera Collection is timeless and elegant.

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CLOSET CLEANSE

6 Houston style pros dish on what fashion trends to keep, store, or donate

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Bold accessories and statement handbags are just two of the recommendations from Houston's most stylish tastemakers.

If Houston closets could talk, they would be begging for a little breathing room in 2026. With the goal of a wardrobe that feels up-to-date, personal, and very wearable, chasing microtrends is a thing of the past, while editing with purpose is definitely en vogue.

To help separate the one-hit wonders from the wardrobe staples, we've sought advice from some of Houston's most plugged-in style makers on their keep, store, and donate lists. Their recommendations cover voluminous silhouettes, bold accessories, and a collective agreement that some trends have officially overstayed their warm Bayou City welcome. This fashionable group offers a clear and very stylish path forward for the year ahead.

Luisa Babarczy, Co-Founder of South to North

Keep: We’ll continue to see volume in bottoms as a leading trend in 2026: Balloon pants, barrel denim, and wide leg pants.

Store: Ultra-minimal jewelry is taking a back seat, and this year is all about maximalist, bold statement pieces, including brooches, chunky layered necklaces, oversized rings, and stacked bangles. Minimal jewelry will always circle back because it’s a timeless aesthetic, but for now, the mood has definitely shifted toward volume and personality.

Donate: Ultra-micro handbags. Although they were a major trend in 2025, 2026 is shifting toward medium and larger handbags that balance practicality with style. Pieces that comfortably fit everyday essentials while still feeling fashion-forward and event-ready.

Lindsay Curtis and Elin Jackson, Owners of Golden

Keep: Invest in button-down tailored shirts like Frank & Eileen classics, the COH Kayla shirt, and Secular Rene. You can’t go wrong with colors like white, blue, or pastels.

Store: A must to look like you're updated is storing bulky sneakers and switching to sneakerinas.

Donate: Save barrel jeans and coated jeans for winter and switch to new spring denim styles like Frame slim palazzo with the front pocket or Rag & Bone Miramar joggers with a stripe.

Chloe Dao, Founder of Chloe Dao

Keep: First and foremost, I don’t really believe there’s one dominant trend anymore. Over the past few years, style has become much more individual, influenced by a wide range of platforms and sources of inspiration. Because of that, I always recommend keeping well-tailored pieces. Great tailoring never goes out of style. If you have a jacket that makes you feel polished and confident, always keep it — never give it away. Get it tailored and get the fit right. Especially with a jacket, it’s instant polish.

Store: I think fitted/skinny jeans are worth storing. They may not be the most on-trend right now, since barrel-leg and wider styles are more popular, but I truly believe they’ll come back. Straight-leg or slightly fitted jeans always look polished when styled properly.

Donate: Donate low-rise jeans or give them to your daughters. This style is coming back, but unless you have the body of a gym bunny or a rock star, they are brutal. Also, donate Labubus. I personally think they are hideous and such a trend.

Thy Mitchell, Founder of Foreign Fare

Keep: A tailored, elevated travel set. Polished matching tops and bottoms in breathable, wrinkle-resistant fabrics are versatile, flattering, and effortless. They work as well on a flight as they do at a meeting, dinner, or running errands.

Store: Slim-cut denim. Taking a pause as relaxed silhouettes lead, but they will return because they are a sleek, boot-friendly staple.

Donate: Logo overload. For me, when the branding is louder than the design, it usually doesn’t stand the test of time.

Paulina Padilla, Wardrobe Stylist and Fashion Consultant

Keep: Accessories. Keep any accessory with a special detail or one of a kind, whether it’s a fringe jacket, a sparkly brooch to pin on a blazer, a unique evening bag, a cool scarf to wrap around your waist, or throw over your shoulders. These are great pieces to instantly elevate a simple outfit. Carefully edit your accessories because they complete the look.

Store: Sadly, a peplum or bubble hem. I love them, but they unfortunately come and go. Asymmetrical hemlines are replacing them for the moment. Hang on to them, though, because these cuties will come back.

Donate: Toss overly distressed denim. I’ve been styling my clients in clean denim for the last few years, so it’s refreshing to see this trend leave. Clean washes just look more expensive and are 100 percent more chic, polished, and effortless.

Elaine Turner, Founder of Edit by Elaine Turner

Keep: A classic pleated midi skirt. The midi skirt has been a strong statement in fashion for a few seasons now, and I feel it has become just as important as your favorite go-to dress. Midi skirts also give you the opportunity to mix and match and create your individual statement through layering.

Store: I always recommend holding on to treasured accessory pieces that evoke a sense of ladylike nostalgia. A top-handle bag that has been passed down by your mother or grandmother, an antique brooch, or your favorite, classic silk scarf — these timeless accessories never truly go out of style and deserve a permanent place in your wardrobe. Not only do they carry sentimental value, but we’re also seeing many of these elements re-emerge on the runways this season, styled in fresh, modern ways.

Donate: Overly distressed denim, especially exaggerated styles with heavy rips and slashes, are best left behind. These pieces were very much tied to a specific moment and don’t translate well into the more refined, intentional direction fashion is moving toward.

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