Where to shop in October

Where to shop in Houston right now: 13 must-haves to celebrate fall

October offers many opportunities to shop. Whether it's a fun, fall-inspired trip, Halloween, or a worthy cause like Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Houston's best shops have what you are looking for. This month's roundup features boutiques, trunk shows, and beauty must-haves to help shoppers prepare for Houston's fleeting fall season and October's bevy of events.

Beauty Shop Heights
One of M-K-T's newest boutiques offers benefit-driven approaches to beauty from a variety of brands. OSEA, Ursa Major, RMS Beauty, Saint Jane Beauty, and Augustinus Bader are among the entry-level and luxury products offered. The shop also features a station where customers can refill products like shampoo and hand wash.

Buckle Scrunchies
Houston-based Buckle Scrunchies just released its fall line. The scrunchies promise pain-free hairdos with no tangling or tugging and can be used for casual ponytails or elegant updos. The fall line has colors ranging from deep oranges to rustic browns, warm yellows, and black accents.

Contemporary Handweavers of Houston
Houston's longest-standing fiber arts organization is hosting its annual artisan market from October 24 to 26. Shop for one-of-a-kind dyed scarves, beautiful handwoven towels, woven wall hangings, and handcrafted jewelry. The market will be held at 1425 Blalock Rd. Find more information about the market here.

Elizabeth Anthony
Elizabeth Anthony is gearing up for the holiday season with several in-store events. The boutique will welcome back Jenny Packham and Edeline Lee, both from London, fresh off of fashion week. Jewelry is also highlighted this month with designer appearances from Katherine Jetter, Sweta Jain, and Stephen Dweck. Details on trunk shows and designer appearances are available here.

Flabelus + La Coqueta + NNT Lab Trunk Show
Thanks to Natalie Steen of The Nat Note, The Dot Lab PR, and South to North, three sought-after brands are joining forces for a can't-miss trunk show. Hailing from Spain, Flabelus, a widely popular shoe brand, and La Coqueta, a kids' clothing label, are partnering with NNT Lab, a perfume brand from Colombia, on October 22 and 23 at 2147 Westheimer Rd. Suite B. The trunk show will be from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm each day.

Gorjana
Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gorjana is launching a limited-time Pink Collection featuring pink diamonds and gold jewelry. The collection will be available at Gorjana's Houston stores and online beginning October 4. Fifty percent of all sales from the collection will directly benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Laura Aparicio
Discover Colombian brand Laura Aparicio, best known for her timeless and effortless silhouettes inspired by Latin American culture. She is also one of the three finalists for "Designer of the Year" at the upcoming Latin American Fashion Summit. The Laura Aparicio trunk show will be on October 16 and 17 in Montrose mixed-use development Autry Park, Suite 200.

Lids x Topps
The Astros are making a postseason run, which means it is time to stock up on team apparel. Available at its Galleria location, Lids just dropped its latest collab with Topps, making finding the newest hats with cool retro vibes easier than ever.

MYX Blend Bar
Customers can personalize their lippie experience at the newest outpost of MYX Blend Bar at M-K-T Heights. Offering customized lipsticks, lip glosses, and balms, customers can find the shade, ingredients, and finish that is right for them.

Pandora
Pandora, a globally recognized jewelry retailer known for its customizable charm bracelets, recently opened its newest Houston location at Houston Premium Outlets. The brand is known for its wide range of high-quality rings, earrings, necklaces, and pendants, each crafted from fine materials.

Paris Texas Apparel Co.
Paris Texas has a variety of new accessories and graphic tees for the fall season. Everything from armadillo socks to woven belts and Texas sports team merch is available. The cheeky boutique also has new graphic tees in stock — the fan favorite "My Pronouns are Tex-Mex" is sure to sell out fast.

Rabanne
The debut makeup line from the house of Paco Rabanne is now available at three Houston Ulta locations: 5140 Richmond Avenue, 7744 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, and 3025 Kirby Dr. The makeup line just launched its Fresh Touch Foundation with a range of inclusive colors and a new fragrance, Paco Rabanne Fame Parfum.

Trellis Spa
From September 16 to October 11, Trellis Spa customers who receive a Natura Bissé facial can provide an opportunity for a complimentary facial to those who have survived or are currently undergoing cancer treatment. Those individuals will then have the opportunity to indulge in a personalized facial from an oncology-trained aesthetician inside the famed Pure Air Bubble between October 14-17. The spa touts the treatment as a "detox experience" that's designed to help eliminate toxins and dead cells to help skin look glowing and beautiful. Visit the "Receive One Facial, Give One Facial" website for more information.

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Spanish brands Flabelus and La Coqueta are partnering with Colombian brand NNT Lab for a can't-miss trunk show on October 23 and 24.

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RODEO RUNWAY

Western glam takes over as RodeoHouston fans dress to impress

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

Houstonians have dusted off their boots and rhinestones as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full swing. Already one of the largest events in Texas, the crowds are continuing to grow. In 2025, more than 2.7 million people attended RodeoHouston, and this year the event is already on track for record-breaking numbers.

Livestock competitions, carnival rides, deep-fried food, and headlining concerts are the official reasons people come to the rodeo. Unofficially, however, people watching has become a sport all its own. The crowded walkways on RodeoHouston grounds transform into a Western-themed runway, where personal style is just as much of the experience as enjoying deep-fried Oreos or a Ferris wheel ride.

A wide range of outfits is always on display. Some attendees go all in with head-to-toe sequins, fringe on everything, and dramatically decorated hats. Others keep things casual with denim, boots, and graphic t-shirts, while groups of friends will often coordinate themed outfits for concert nights.

Rodeo Fashoin 2026 Emily Duran and Brylie Wagner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

No matter the style, there are two must-have accessories: cowboy hats and boots. Hats serve a dual purpose for both fashion and protection from the sun during daytime events. Boots are essential to rodeo style, but sometimes come with a painful learning curve.

Many attendees walk more than a mile from the parking lot to the grounds, and after exploring, they often add more than 20,000 steps. For those who did not properly break in their boots, the end of the day can involve blisters and a slow walk to the car, boots in hand.

“Rodeo fashion is so fun. My friends and I planned out outfits together, and we made sure we broke in our boots before tonight,” Teresa Delgado tells CultureMap. “When you are from Houston, you only make that mistake once.”

Rodeo Fashion 2026 Karson Graves, Reese, Lowery, Mackenzie Lewis, Natalie Doyle, Brandi Hunger, and Jenna Faulkner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Some days have them whether it's official or it's an unspoken trend. When Megan Moroney took the stage, pink was the color of the concert, inspired by Moroney's album Cloud 9. Nearly 70,000 attendees filled the stadium in everything from flouncy pink ruffled outfits to bright neon boots and hats.

“We have really been looking forward to this concert,” said Ashley Little from Cypress. “I didn't think too much about my outfit at first, but my daughter wanted to coordinate, so here we are wearing pink together.”

Between carnival rides, mutton busting, and nightly concerts, the rodeo has plenty to see, but some of the most memorable moments are stopping to notice that fashion is just another part of the show.

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

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