made for the city

Chic Texas bootmaker steps into buzzy Buffalo Bayou hub for first Houston boutique

City Boots is kicking open the doors to its first Houston store on February 16.

Photo via City Boots

After a wildly successful pop-up last year, City Boots CEO and founder, Lizzy Chestnut Bentley, knew that Houston needed a permanent location. Autry Park, one of Houston's newest developments is a perfect fit for the vibrant brand. Adjacent to Buffalo Bayou Park, the urban village is a mix of residential living, retail stores, restaurants, and office space.

City Boots will kick open its Autry Park doors on Friday, February 16. The Houston store is the brand’s third location in Texas, with their first opening in 2019 in Fort Worth and second in Dallas’ Deep Ellum, which opened in Spring 2022.

Locals are invited to the grand opening running 11 am to 7 pm Friday, February 16 to shop in-store and get rodeo-ready with vendors including: handmade silver goods from Clint Orms, luxury furs from C+B Collections, and silk scarves perfect for adding a touch of color to your cowgirl look from Sister the Brand.

City Boots Houston Houston Ballet City Boots Houston collection modeled by the Houston Ballet dancers. Photo courtesy of City Boots

As with her initial Houston pop-up, Bentley once again turned to designer Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates, to bring her Houston vision to life. The 1,500-square-foot store features Turkish rugs, denim accents, 180 degrees of windows for ample sunlight, and a one of a kind mural by Amarillo-based artist Gabrielle Bivens.

Lizzy Chestnut Bentley City Boots Lizzy Chestnut Bentley has your boots, y'all.Photo via City Boots

“I started the idea for City Boots in 2012 when I worked in Houston for an oil and gas company, so this city will always hold a special place in my heart," said Bentley in press materials. "I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to Houstonians and visitors to see and shop our beautiful store.”

City Boots Houston The Houston outpost is designed by Lauren Wills Grover of Wills Design Associates.Photo by Jordan Geibel

Shoppers ready to elevate their rodeo style will find more than 30 styles of boots to choose from in many fashionable colors. Known for its limited edition Heart Boot and Lightning Boots, City Boots boasts an elevated, feminine, and flattering fit made with premium materials.

City Boots woman holding boots Think pink this season. Photo by City Boots/InstagramPhoto via City Boots

The creation of each boot involves over 200 production steps from start to finish – they are comfortable and stylish enough to go from day to night.

City Boots Houston The Autry Park store will feature over 30 styles of boots to choose from.Photo courtesy of City Boots

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City Boots, 3711 Autry Park Dr., Suite #200. For hours, store details, and more information, visit City Boots online.

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LEGGINGS + LATTES

Athleisure giant Lululemon opens Houston flagship with in-store cafe

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Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the first-ever Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe store opening in Highland Village on December 19 .

Athleisure giant Lululemon is back where it all started. The brand has opened a massive new Houston store at Highland Village, returning to the shopping center that launched its Texas retail run in 2007. This time, however, it is not a small boutique. It is a full-scale flagship store with the first-ever La La Land Kind Café inside, giving Highland Village one more reason to draw a crowd.

The cult-favorite café serves exclusive drinks created just for this location, including a Double Chai Latte and Coconut Cloud Matcha. In-person shoppers can score drinks at 50 percent off through January 4 and via the app through January 16.

La La Land Kind Café also joins Lululemon’s Partner Perks program tied to Lululemon Membership, giving members access to select benefits. It makes it easier for shoppers who treat errands like a routine to use coffee as a delicious reward.

Lululemon x La La Land Texas-based artist Kyle Steed adds to the local appeal of the new Highland Village store. Photos courtesy of Lululemon

The new store is directly next door to the brand's first Texas outpost, which made Highland Village ground zero for Lululemon's growth in the state. At 9,400 square feet, the outpost is among Lululemon’s largest in the country. The space, previously owned by Smith & Wollensky, traded steaks for elevated sweat-sesh style.

Shoppers can expect a light, bright, and spacious shopping experience with a full range of products for both women and men. The store features branded apparel from the Lululemon x La La Land Kind Café collaboration, as well as a limited-time sweatshirt designed by local graffiti artist Donkeeboy, available as a gift with purchase (over $300, while supplies last). Adding to the local appeal, the store features a mural by Texas-based artist Kyle Steed.

Here's a tour of the store courtesy of popular influencer Marfisa Fiala

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Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe, 4007 Westheimer Rd, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77027. Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7 am - 7 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm.

Photos courtesy of Lululemon

Hundreds of shoppers lined up for the grand opening of the first-ever Lululemon x La La Land Kind Cafe store opening in Highland Village on December 19 .

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