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    Lush new medical-based spa boasting surgery-free facelifts rejuvenates Bellaire

    Julia Davila
    Sep 30, 2021 | 10:45 am

    Houstonians can now reach their ultimate beauty goals at the newly opened luxury boutique med spa in Bellaire. Former nurse Krystal Roney-Smith, M.S.N., RN, FNP-C, followed her passion for beauty and aesthetics, founding Lush RX Med Spa, located at 4914 Bissonnet St.

    The 2,300 square-foot-space provides a chic and calming oasis, and features three treatment rooms with high-end patient chairs, offering clients the ultimate comfortable setting while receiving treatments.

    This Black-owned, female-run business offers an array of non-invasive aesthetic and rejuvenation services, including anti-aging treatments, facials, Botox, and fillers, per press materials.

    Those seeking a plump and round booty can take advantage of one of the speciality treatments, the ‘Booty Enhancement,’ which uses Sculptra injections to lift and tighten without risks of a surgical augmentation.

    Clients can expect to see Polydioxanone (PDO) Threading on the menu. It’s similar to a facelift but without the knife. PDO is one of the most talked about treatments in aesthetic medicine and involves temporary sutures that subtly but visibly “lift” the face and help tighten the skin.

    Additional services include lasers to remove unwanted hair or tattoos and Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable to improve the look of submental fullness beneath the chin by permanently destroying fat cells.

    “The biggest advantage of my role as a nurse injector is the instant gratification,” said Roney-Smith in a release. “I take pride in the boost of confidence that my clients receive after each treatment.”

    Guests receive a free consultation before any procedure or services are performed. Lush RX also provides a one day injection certification class on the weekends that can also be followed up by their mentor program for anyone looking for more one-on-one time to observe.

    Roney-Smith brings serious cred to her business. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas School of Nursing at Tyler in 2004, and received a Master of Science in Nursing, graduating as a Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society member from Prairie View A&M University School of Nursing in Houston in 2015. In 2015, she earned a Master of Science in Nursing to become a nurse practitioner with the Memorial Hermann Health System and HerKare.

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    Lush RX Med Spa; 4914 Bissonnet St. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9am-6pm; Tuesday, 9 am-3 pm, and Saturday, 10 am-3 pm.

    Krystal Roney-Smith, founder, center, and her Lush RX team.

    Lush RX Med Spa Opens in Bellaire
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    Krystal Roney-Smith, founder, center, and her Lush RX team.
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    Stepping up

    Texas bootmaker strikes a glossy note with the debut of new patent line

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Apr 13, 2026 | 9:30 am
    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent
    Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby
    Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

    Cowboy boots are based in tradition, but Miron Crosby continues to find ways to move the conversation forward. The Dallas-based label’s latest release, the Maggie Patent Collection, debuts a new material to its signature lineup while staying true to the workmanship that built its following.

    The brand’s best-selling Maggie boot is now available in a high-gloss patent leather. Although the new finish changes the silhouette's tone, delivering a more fashion-forward take on Western footwear, the boot’s structure remains the same.

    “Maggie is such a classic, flattering shape, so even when you introduce something like a patent, it still feels timeless at its core,” co-founder Sarah Means Ward tells CultureMap.

    When designing the boot, the sisters were careful not to lean into trends. They focused on letting the material enhance the boot rather than redefine it. “We wanted it to feel elevated and refined instead of overly flashy,” says Ward.

    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent New colorways Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal bring depth and shine to the Maggie Patent lineup.Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

    Texas has strong roots and ideas about Western wear, and introducing patent leather into a heritage category can come with risks. The sisters approached the new collection with a respect for tradition as their foundation.

    “The craftsmanship, the construction, the way the boot fits and feels, those elements are non-negotiable,” Duplantis says. “From there, it’s about evolving the design in a way that still feels authentic.”

    The look was first tested in 2019 when Miron Crosby worked with Prabal Gurung on a limited run of patent boots for his runway show. That collaboration allowed Miron Crosby to explore new materials, something the brand has continued to build on. With Maggie Patent, that early concept was refined into a boot designed for daily wear, not just for the runway.

    “It showed us that something as unexpected as patent leather can feel completely natural in a Western silhouette when it’s approached thoughtfully,” says co-founder Lizzie Means Duplantis.

    The collection is available at their River Oaks boutique, in three colorways: Beurre, Sable, and Transformative Teal, which were influenced by materials seen at the 2025 Lineapelle show in Milan.

    “The patent leathers had this incredible richness that made us think about color in a different way,” Ward says.

    The sisters chose colors that were naturally approachable. Neutral tones like Beurre and Sable are great for everyday wear, while Transformative Teal offers a statement moment. “Some days (our customer) wants something understated, other days she wants something that stands out,” says Duplantis. “This was about giving her both.”

    Miron Crosby Maggie Patent

    Photo courtesy of Miron Crosby

    Miron Crosby reimagines its signature Maggie boot in high-gloss patent leather for a polished update.

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