WHERE TO SHOP IN NOVEMBER

Where to shop right now: 14 Houston shops stocking festive finds

The holiday season is coming in hot, and for those who promise year after year to get a head start on shopping, consider this a sign. Houston’s retail scene is absolutely brimming with new store openings, festive pop-ups, and many opportunities to shop before the rush.

From new luxe boutiques at River Oaks District to a Texas debut boot collection in the Heights, Houston is filled with fresh finds for the fall season. Shoppers can snag festive décor at Christmas markets or pick up finds from Houston's best brands. It’s officially time to make that list and start checking it twice.

2nd Street USA
2nd Street USA, a Japanese retailer specializing in second-hand premium and luxury clothing, is now open in Rice Village. The boutique, which buys and sells apparel, boasts a huge selection of styles from vintage to designer and luxury accessories.

Abercrombie & Fitch x Kemo Sabe
Abercrombie & Fitch and Kemo Sabe, the Aspen-based western retailer known for its luxury boots, hats, and western apparel, recently launched a new collaboration. The 12-piece collection, available online and in Abercrombie stores beginning November 6, ranges in price from $50 - $500 and includes genuine leather apparel and accessories, denim jeans and skirts, and jewelry.

Blue Bird Circle
It is the return of The Blue Bird Circle Shop's annual Christmas Market benefiting The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital. On Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 am to 3 pm, shoppers can enjoy curated seasonal treasures from jewelry, ornaments, holiday villages, china, nutcrackers, and more.

Carolina Herrera
Carolina Herrera is now open at River Oaks District, debuting its second location in Texas. The nearly 3,000-square-foot boutique offers the full Carolina Herrera collection, including ready-to-wear and eveningwear, beauty, fragrance, handbags, and eyewear.

Chevignon
Chevignon recently opened its first outlet store in Houston Premium Outlets. The brand was founded in 1979 by Guy Azoulay and is known for its aviator style, denim collection, and leather jackets. Shoppers can find the new outpost near JD Sports.

House of Creed
The House of Creed, located in the Galleria, recently launched its newest collection, Body Luxuries. The collection, a first for the fragrance brand, features hand and body wash, hand and body lotion, perfumed soaps, and hand creams. Scents include Aventus, Aventus for Her, Carmina, and Silver Mountain Water.

Etro
Italian fashion house Etro debuted its latest luxury handbag. Inspired by Etro's heritage, innovative spirit, and commitment to creating timeless objects, the Pony Bag was designed by creative director Marco De Vincenzo and is available at the Galleria.

Hunter Bell
The Holiday Collection from Houston-based Hunter Bell is all about bold florals, cozy plaids, and a touch of tiger print for festive flair. The new collection features sequined accents and classic holiday plaids in the designer's signature silhouettes.

Kendra Scott
As her Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott line keeps expanding, the designer is kicking things up a notch. She’s just launched her first-ever boot collection, now available at the brand’s store in the Heights. The lineup includes three standout styles: the Sarah and Abbie boots for women and the Weston boot for men.

Léránt
Looking for a present for that special someone? The Galleria-area shop offers a robust variety of gifts, including luxury home decor and festive gifts, fine china and crystal, Jellycats, Voluspa candles, decorative frames, and more.

Loro Piana
Loro Piana is now open in River Oaks District across from Toulouse and next to de Boulle Diamond & Jewelry. The boutique features women's accessories and bags; men's and women’s ready-to-wear; and shoes.

Mirth
Houston-based brand Mirth is bringing back its beloved annual pajama collection on November 12. Made with 100 percent cotton, the collection features signature prints in Mirth's globally chic style. Each set comes with a matching fabric pouch, perfect for gift-giving or packing for holiday travels. The brand is also offering a curated Holiday Shop, filled with its signature flowing silhouettes along with festive home décor, bags, and scented candles.

Nutcracker Market
The signature holiday shopping event is returning November 12 -16 at NRG Center. The Nutcracker Market is a one-stop shop featuring hundreds of merchants, offering unique items, including home décor, gifts, food, apparel, toys, accessories, and more. It is the best way to shop and give back during the holidays, as proceeds from each admission and special event ticket purchased, plus 11 percent of all merchandise sales, support the Houston Ballet Foundation.

ParkerJoe
Open since this summer in Rice Village, ParkerJoe offers a collection of luxury boys' clothing, shoes, toys, accessories, and more. From Janie & Jack to Meripex Apparel, Posh Peanut, and even custom suits, it’s a destination for any boy ages newborn to 16 on your holiday list.

Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

Hunter Bell’s Holiday Collection offers bold prints and signature silhouettes.

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GLOW GOALS

6 top Houston spas pampering moms with Mother’s Day specials

Photo by Lauren Holub Photography

A luxurious spa day is the ultimate Mother’s Day gift, with Houston hotspots offering everything from glow-boosting facials to full-body wellness escapes.

Whether you treat Mother's Day as a clichéd holiday or a well-earned excuse to indulge, one gift never misses: a luxurious day at the spa. This year, Houston's top spas and wellness spots are rolling out the red carpet for every type of mother. For those who are skincare-obsessed or moms in serious need of a reset, consider these curated treatments, limited-time packages, and wellness experiences to help unwind, recharge, and genuinely feel appreciated.

Altered States Wellness
Perfect for moms who would rather reset than sit through another brunch, Altered States Wellness is offering several feel-good experiences. The studio's limited-time offerings include Mom's Solo Escape with a mix of infrared sauna, float therapy, and a FarmHouse Fresh skincare gift bag. Mom's and Mimosas is a shared session featuring sauna, cold plunge, red light therapy, compression boots, and bubbly.

Biologique Recherche
For mothers who have it all and are skincare devotees, cult-favorite Biologique Recherche in River Oaks District offers treatments and serums backed by both beauty and science. Leading the lineup is Soin Seconde Peau, a 90-minute treatment inspired by medical-grade products that boosts skin renewal, enhances repair, and visibly smooths wrinkles. Just in time for Mother's Day, the Parisian brand also recently launched Sérum Spectral, which reinforces the skin's own capacity to adjust and recover from daily light exposure through three nature-derived active ingredients, including arctic lingonberry, schisandra berries, and indirubin.

Blushington
The first Houston location of Blushington recently opened in River Oaks, and now Houstonians can look forward to booking everything from signature blowouts and styling to special occasion hair, extensions and wig styling, makeup services, and brow and lash tinting. For skin-savvy moms, Blushington also offers skincare services with products from Dr. Neal Schultz's Beauty Rx, including the BeautyRx Peel Bar, along with focused treatments for the face, neck, and décolleté, hands, and under-eye areas.

Hotel ZaZa, Memorial City
Just in time for Mother's Day, ZaSpa is offering a Summer of Spa package for those who book any signature massage, facial, or body treatment. The package includes all-day access to Hotel ZaZa's pool and amenities, including complimentary valet parking, towel service and lockers, infrared sauna access, and poolside food and handcrafted cocktails available for purchase.

Skin Laundry
Skin Laundry is now open in The Woodlands. Just like its counterpart at M-K-T, the new location will offer medical-grade laser facials designed to improve skin tone, texture, and clarity in 15–30 minute sessions. The brand is known for its non-invasive treatments, which support long-term skin health through accessible, consistent care. Some of the most popular treatments include the Signature Laser Facial, Resurfacing Facial, and the Power Signature Facial. The Signature Laser Facial is available to first-time clients for $50.

Trellis Spa
This Mother's Day, Trellis Spa is featuring a lineup of indulgent experiences that feel like a destination getaway. Created as a “boarding pass” to relaxation, each package is a journey that combines therapeutic treatments in a luxurious spa setting. Options range from a quick reset to an all-day retreat.

The Grand Voyage is a 100-minute experience featuring an AgeWell Massage and AgeWell Facial, while The Serenity Sojourn stretches to 150 minutes with a CMD cocoon ritual and CBD pedicure. For those prepared to fully unplug, the Continental Luxe offers 275 minutes of pampering with a customized massage, a Trellis Facial, and a Diamond Luxe pedicure. At the top end, The Citrus Riviera offers a 300-minute escape complete with a customized massage, facial, and seasonal Blood Orange pedicure, making it the ultimate way to spend Mother’s Day without ever leaving Houston.

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