Fashion + Beauty

WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston: 6 limited-edition local looks for January Where to shop in Houston: 6 limited-edition local looks for January By Julia Davila

1.22.20  |  9:30 am

January brings resolutions, new goals, and Sunday evenings spent watching some of the biggest moments in red carpet fashion at ...

pillow talk

Houston bridal maven closes her Highland Village salon after 11 years Houston bridal maven closes her Highland Village salon after 11 years By Julia Davila

1.10.20  |  1:47 pm

Joan Pillow hasn’t sold the wrong thing in 35 years. “I’ll never forget what Stanley Marcus, [president and ...

FAB FASHION FOR JANUARY

14 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this January 14 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this January By Julia Davila

1.10.20  |  10:06 am

The holidays are over, retailers have opened their doors again, and the turn of the calendar means fresh goals as ...

PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR

20 ways Houstonians can make a splash with Pantone's Color of the Year 20 ways Houstonians can make a splash with Pantone's Color of the Year By Julia Davila

1.2.20  |  3:25 pm

Since 2000, Pantone has revealed its “color of the year,” which heavily impacts the way brands sell their own products ...

H-TOWN WORKWEAR

Houston designer crafts cool clothing line for hot, muggy weather Houston designer crafts cool clothing line for hot, muggy weather By Sarah Hobson, InnovationMap

12.23.19  |  2:05 pm

Houston is a humid subtropical climate — the majority of the year brings hot and sticky weather. Local entrepreneur Kristina Haag ...

quite a hall

Eclectic Houston luxury boutique unveils stylish new downtown location Eclectic Houston luxury boutique unveils stylish new downtown location By Julia Davila

12.20.19  |  1:15 pm

Marcus Sloan and Shannon Hall have not one, but two reasons to celebrate this holiday season. Their eclectic luxury boutique ...

wanna get away?

Trendy luggage company unpacks first-ever Houston destination Trendy luggage company unpacks first-ever Houston destination By Steven Devadanam

12.19.19  |  10:30 am

The holiday season in Houston finds locals frantically making travel plans, as they ready to jet away to exotic getaways ...

a big switch

Clean beauty pop-up in River Oaks switches to new permanent retreat Clean beauty pop-up in River Oaks switches to new permanent retreat By Julia Davila

12.18.19  |  9:09 am

Ingredient-conscious beauty brand Switch2Pure has grown out of its River Oaks District pop-up. The locally owned clean beauty and wellness ...

WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston now: 16 spots for fabulous holiday finds Where to shop in Houston now: 16 spots for fabulous holiday finds By Julia Davila

12.13.19  |  9:09 am

Christmas is less than two weeks away — but don’t fret. With new pop-ups and store openings, stylish Houstonians can ...

use your outdoor voice

Hip Austin athleisure brand kicks up new outpost in Heights Mercantile Hip Austin athleisure brand kicks up new outpost in Heights Mercantile By Steven Devadanam

12.11.19  |  3:23 pm

Austin-based athleisure and athleticwear brand Outdoor Voices is known for being hip, casual, and urbane. Little wonder, then, that the ...

houston holiday fashion

Houston fashion guru reveals 5 hottest holiday looks for 2019 Houston fashion guru reveals 5 hottest holiday looks for 2019 By Julia Davila

12.6.19  |  9:15 am

Show-stopping satin, sparkling sequins, statement shoes. It’s official: The holiday party season is here. December always seems to move ...

FAB FASHION FOR DECEMBER

30 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this December 30 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this December By Julia Davila

12.5.19  |  11:33 am

A handpicked gift for the fashion-obsessed family member, friend, or colleague can spark some serious holiday joy. Whether you’re ...

mommy made

New mom-designed swimwear line makes a splash in Houston New mom-designed swimwear line makes a splash in Houston By Sarah Hobson, InnovationMap

12.3.19  |  12:12 pm

Houston mom, Ana Carolina Rojas Bastidas, feels there's been an oversight in the fashion industry when it comes to ...

a hot shopping weekend

Houston's holiday shopping: 25 best stores for Black Friday and beyond Houston's holiday shopping: 25 best stores for Black Friday and beyond By Julia Davila

11.26.19  |  3:20 pm

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are upon us. The six-day shopping marathon offers numerous excuses ...

here's charlie!

Charming Houston-based fashion retailer will reopen 3 local stores Charming Houston-based fashion retailer will reopen 3 local stores By Steven Devadanam

11.22.19  |  1:23 pm

Local fans of Houston-based Charming Charlie who’ve been mourning its sudden shutter are in luck, as the discount jewelry ...

the sil in h-town

L.A.-based fashion curator brings the stuff she loves to Houston L.A.-based fashion curator brings the stuff she loves to Houston By Julia Davila

11.20.19  |  1:30 pm

In a world of mass production in the fashion industry, Natalie Bloomingdale recognizes a need for independent designers to have ...

formation at rod

Chic Colorado boutique pops up in River Oaks for luxe shopping spree Chic Colorado boutique pops up in River Oaks for luxe shopping spree By Steven Devadanam

11.19.19  |  10:35 am

Austin Chow and Mary Ross Chow boast enviable jobs. Throughout the year, the husband-and-wife duo travel the globe in search ...

WHERE TO SHOP

Where to shop in Houston right now: 10 spots to heat up November Where to shop in Houston right now: 10 spots to heat up November By Julia Davila

11.15.19  |  9:26 am

Holiday invites are stacking up, Black Friday deals are off to an early start, and that can only mean one ...

well-groomed in downtown

Hip Montrose barbershop cuts a cool space in downtown's Understory Hip Montrose barbershop cuts a cool space in downtown's Understory By Steven Devadanam

11.11.19  |  4:10 pm

Take a look at the perfectly coiffed gents with their lustrous beards strolling around town and it’s clear that ...

fab fashion for november

20 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this November 20 fabulous fashion events for the stylish Houstonian this November By Julia Davila

11.8.19  |  3:01 pm

As stylish Houstonians know,  ’tis the season for hosting and attending dinner parties, traveling to visit loved ones, and holiday ...