Kendra Scott's Next Move

Austin jewelry maven Kendra Scott expands her world with hot color scheme — for nails

Austin jewelry maven Kendra Scott has made a name with her bold baubles. Now the designer is making a splash in the beauty world with the new Kendra Scott Nail Lacquer collection. The collection, which debuted late last month, is inspired by what Scott knows best: gorgeous jewels.

“I am a jewelry designer at heart,” Scott says. “Inspired by the same beautiful, natural shades found in our gemstones and innovative jewelry treatments like iridescent shine and metallic shimmer, my team and I designed the next must-have accessory: nail lacquer.”

The collection features 23 shades, including a top coat and base coat. Bold signature shades like the popular Pink Agate are priced at $16, and drusy-inspired shades are $18.

Meticulously curated by Scott and her design team, the collection is quintessentially Kendra Scott: The crystal-shaped bottle design and eye-catching shades take nail art to a new level.

“I believe accessorizing shouldn’t stop at your jewelry,” Scott says. “We encourage our customers to mix and match, layer on our shades, and get creative. Nail art is becoming huge in the fashion world and I love seeing the fun, playful combinations our fans create.”

Some of Scott’s favorite shades? Iridescent Drusy, Blue Lapis, and Cool Iridescent Shimmer. The full collection is available at all Kendra Scott stores and online, and she hints at more choices in the future.

“I am constantly inspired by the evolving trends in fashion and am excited to create new, innovative seasonal shades of Kendra Scott Nail Lacquer,” Scott says. “I have always believed jewelry was just the beginning for Kendra Scott, and I’m thrilled to see how our brand will continue and grow with the coming seasons.”

Kendra Scott nail polish also is available at Austin's luxe nail bar LACQUER, which has a location downtown and will open a second location near the Domain this fall.

The Kendra Scott Nail Lacquer collection can be found at Kendra Scott locations and online.

Courtesy of Kendra Scott

The Kendra Scott Nail Lacquer collection can be found at Kendra Scott locations and online.

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UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

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FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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