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    Great Gatsby redux: The 1920s flapper look makes a 21st century comeback

    Annina Stefanelli
    Lindley Arnoldy
    Nov 15, 2011 | 11:13 pm
    • Annina Stefanelli, left, and Lindley Arnoldy dress in 1920s fashion inprepartion for "The Green Gatsby" event Thursday night, which they areco-chairing.
      Photo by Dionne Christiansen
    • Annina wears a Tracy Reese tulle era dress $2,600, Agave peep toes$350, Silvered Stretched headband $270. All from BHLDN.
      Photo by Lindley Arnoldy
    • Lindley wears a James Coviello Decorum Dress exclusive for BHLDN $850, silverstretch headband $270, satin elbow-length gloves $150 and bow topped slingbacks $310, all from BHLDN.
      Photo by Annina Stefanelli
    • Annina wears an Anna Sui spliced chiffon dress $220, feather bolero $350, softfocus cloche $200, all from BHLDN
      Photo by Lindley Arnoldy
    • Lindley wears an Endless silhouette dress $400 and headwrap $488, both fromBHLDN.
      Photo by Annina Stefanelli
    • The duo strike a pose.
      Photo by Dionne Christiansen

    From Woody Allen’s highest grossing film, Midnight in Paris, to the inspiration behind fashion’s biggest spring 2012 ready-to-wear collections, the 1920s are making a comeback. Houston’s Urban Green takes on the trend with its fall soiree, "The Green Gatsby," benefitting Hermann Park Conservancy, Thursday night at Miller Outdoor Theatre.

    Sequins, feathers, and shapeless silhouettes defined the carefree post-war decade. Known as the jazz age, the roaring music and booze-filled era is associated with a glamorous style that influences many of today’s trends. Fashion houses from Ralph Lauren to Gucci have debuted an array of fringe-filled, feather-adorned and shapeless silhouettes in their collections.

    The era's leading ladies, like the fictional Daisy Buchanan in Gatsby and singer Josephine Baker, took the lead by raising hemlines, chopping their hair into cropped bobs, and rejecting the corset with shapeless silhouettes.

    The carefree decade of feminine rebellion explains the anti body-conscious silhouettes the era’s tastemakers sported. Leading ladies, like the fictional Daisy Buchanan in Gatsby and singer Josephine Baker, took the lead by raising hemlines, chopping their hair into cropped bobs and rejecting the corset with loose silhouettes. You can’t blame them because there is no way one could dance the Charleston in a binding number.

    As CultureMap fashion contributors and co-chairs of "The Green Gatsby" event, we went in search of flapper garb to wear to the party. We found it at BHLDN in Highland Village. Stepping into the store, the first in the nation for a new bridal concept from the owners of Anthropologie, is like taking a stride back in time. Glamour abounds, from the elaborate white swan fixtures in the windows to the gorgeous party dresses and separates on hangers.

    In our search for the perfect Roaring '20s garb, we had our eyes out for dropwaist dresses, sequins, feathers, little cloche style hats and beaded flapper style headbands. On a quest to mirror the best of the jazz age, we selected embellished frocks, feathered adornments and Charleston dance-friendly silhouettes.

    When styling Lindley, we aimed to channel the glamour and extravagance that defined the decade, choosing embellished floor-length gowns with elbow-length gloves. For her first look, we paired a stunning soft pink decorum maxi with satin gloves and a beaded silver headpiece. For a dramatic touch, we added an ostrich feather bolero.

    For her second look, we reached for a long, dramatic silvery gray maxi dress paired with the same gloves. To make the look a bit modern, we accented it with a jeweled turban. We used a pair of bow topped sling backs for both looks.

    For Annina, we envisioned a '20s style maven on the go. Her first look paired a sweet floral number with a round brim cloche hat, lace-up shoes and a pink feather bolero.

    For her next look, we went with a short pleated dress, the perfect pair of long pearls, a plumed feather headpiece and pair of soft blue heels topped with a bow.

    What could possibly be more '20s than sipping champagne from a vintage style coupe? We used these amazing vintage glasses from BHLDN’s décor room.

    Annina Stefanelli writes the fashion and style blog, Cinched at the Waist. Lindley Arnoldy writes the fashion and style blog, The Flip Side.

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    SERENE STAYCATION

    Slow down and recharge with wellness specials at these 7 Houston hotels

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Aug 6, 2026 | 11:30 am
    Thompson Houston rooftop view
    Courtesy of Thompson Houston
    Houston hotels are celebrating National Wellness Month with spa escapes, sleep-focused suites, rooftop wellness events, and relaxing staycations.

    It is time to trade the packed weekend itinerary for a plush hotel robe and slippers during National Wellness Month. Houston hotels are putting a wellness spin on their offerings with sleep-focused suites, spa escapes, rooftop sound baths, and even astrology-inspired happy hours. These local getaways will make self-care feel like a mini vacation without ever leaving the city.

    Hotel Granduca
    Spa enthusiasts enjoying a staycation immersed in Hotel Granduca's Italian charm can add a touch of France to their stay with a treatment at Biologique Recherche, the hotel's preferred spa partner. Customers will receive complimentary transportation to the River Oaks District spa and a 30-minute extension on their services, which can be booked at the hotel's front desk.

    Hotel Saint Augustine
    Steps away from the Menil Collection and Rothko Chapel, at Hotel Saint Augustine, Perseid is putting a cosmic spin on happy hour through August 24. During nightly Wishing Hours from 8-11:11 pm, the restaurant serves astrology-inspired cocktails inspired by the Perseids meteor shower, which peaks in mid-August and lights up the sky with 50 to 100 meteors an hour. Guests can also write down a hope, dream, or wish on a handmade card before calling it a night. It's equal parts cocktail hour and manifestation session.

    InterContinental Houston
    Need to hit the reset button? The newest Pure Wellness Rooms at this hotel near NRG Stadium and Texas Medical Center are a spa day disguised as a hotel stay. The rooms include medical-grade air purification that captures 99.9 percent of airborne particles, hypoallergenic luxury bedding, and a vitamin-infused shower. Hotel guests can also score extra perks, including late checkout, in-room yoga mats, sleep eye masks, and two freshly blended smoothies each day.

    Marriott Marquis Houston
    This downtown hotspot might be known for its Texas-shaped pool, but in August, it offers a host of mind-and-body experiences. Pure Spa, the hotel's onsite spa, is offering its newest treatment, red light therapy, designed to support relaxation, circulation, and skin vitality. Guests can also enjoy a one-hour guided sound bath, complete with an aroma journey and wellness tea at the hotel's rooftop infinity pool.

    Omni Houston Hotel
    Sometimes setting the phone to Do Not Disturb is the best self-care, and Mokara Spa at the Omni Houston Hotel makes it easy with the 100-minute Tech-Free Tranquility package. The experience includes the spa's signature massage and facial, along with time to unwind in the dry sauna or plunge jacuzzi. The package also includes valet parking plus access to the hotel's fitness center and pools.

    Post Oak Hotel
    The Post Oak Hotel is going all in on wellness this month with experiences designed to help guests recharge in a customized way. The hotel's Fitness Reset upgrade turns an overnight stay into a full-body reboot with in-room Technogym equipment, a 90-minute spa treatment, recovery therapies, and a $200 dining credit. For those who prefer to catch up on sleep, the Sleep Reset package includes a dedicated Sleep Concierge, calming spa treatments, personalized sleep amenities, and wellness takeaways to bring home.

    If a staycation isn't in the cards, book a poolside cabana stocked with VOYA skincare products, wellness sprays, and champagne, or treat yourself to the spa's Body, Mind & Unwind massage, which starts with guided meditation. On August 20, wellness lovers can also check out the hotel's VOYA Skincare Wellness Event, featuring LED face mask sessions, a skincare masterclass, wellness mocktails, light bites, and a gift bag to take home.

    Thompson Houston
    At the Thompson Houston, guests can trade the usual Sunday Brunch for Sunday Social: Flow, Plunge & Chill, led by Jas of Vibes by Jas. The event starts with an all-levels yoga flow class, then eases into a guided sound bath, assisted stretching, and an optional cold plunge. The feel-good morning wraps up with a complimentary drink, wellness bites, a live DJ, a goodie bag, and rooftop pool access. It is an excellent way to keep the Sunday scaries at bay.


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