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    COOL COLLAB

    Media star Courtney Zavala launches skincare collab with chic beauty boutique

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Jan 25, 2024 | 11:00 am

    Houston's favorite daytime TV personality turned influencer, Courtney Zavala, just launched her first-ever collab with local apothecary and beauty market Source Vitál. Eight months in the making, "The Courtney Mask" is a custom, all-in-one cooling face mask perfect for all skin types that was created to simplify daily skincare routines.

    Zavala, an avid supporter of Houston brands, discovered Source Vitál last year and fell in love with their line of natural products. After returning again and again to restock her favorites, a collaboration between the two was the obvious next step.

    Before the collaboration, Courtney was already a fan of Source Vitál's line of natural products. Photo by Bryan Anderson

    "I wanted to streamline my at-home skincare products," she tells CultureMap exclusively, "and 'The Courtney Mask' not only works to hydrate the skin but can be used as your last step before make-up—bye-bye primer. And the same product can do its best work while I sleep.

    "I also wanted an at-home glow and plump that gives you similar results from having a facial."

    Zavala's goal when creating her product was a clean, approachable and affordable product that checked multiple boxes. She worked with Colgin and Source Vitál's product lead, Sophia Peon-Levya for eight months on research, ingredient sourcing, and the formulation. "The Courtney Mask" features laminaria to restore and soothe skin, niacinamide to retain moisture and minimize pores, antioxidant-rich coffee extracts to promote ageless skin appearance, and other all-natural ingredients suitable for all skin types.

    Courtney Zavala and Source Vitál product lead, Sophia Peon-Levya.Photo by Bryan Anderson

    “As a businesswoman and mom of two busy boys, the last thing I have time for in the morning or at night is a lengthy skincare routine,” Zavala said. “I wanted to create something that was simple, yet effective, and could apply to women – or men – of all walks of life. The fact that this product is made of a blend of 100% natural ingredients is just the cherry on top.”

    Before its launch, "The Courtney Mask" went through rigorous product testing including lab tests and product sampling by professionals within the industry to gather constructive feedback. Skincare enthusiasts can look forward to the final result – an all natural lightly scented mauve-pink mask that can be used as makeup primer, cooling mask, and/or sleep serum.

    "The Courtney Mask" all-natural face mask is suitable for all skin types. Photo by Bryan Anderson

    Zavala says that she is excited to work with Source Vitál to develop additional innovative, clean beauty products that work and notes that Houstonians can look forward to more products from their collaboration.

    “We love collaborating with people passionate about clean beauty with a point of view,” says Sabrina Colgin, co-owner of Source Vitál. “The Courtney Mask represents the perfect fusion of Source Vital Apothecary’s commitment to natural ingredients and Courtney’s discerning eye for effective, time-efficient skincare. Her input allowed us to delve into fun, natural ingredients we were curious about and inspired us to create the perfect product for people who love makeup, want to nourish their skin and have limited time due to busy lives.”

    “The Courtney Mask” is available in two sizes — 1 oz. or 2 oz. — and can be purchased at Source Vitál’s storefront located at 1291 N. Post Oak Rd #125 and online. It will soon be available at several local boutiques, day spas, and salons in Houston.

    Photo by Bryan Anderson

    Former broadcaster turned influencer Courtney Zavala teamed up with local apothecary Source Vitál to create "The Courtney Mask."

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    VAULT VIBES

    Houston fashion star Chloe Dao marks 25 years with epic clean-out sale

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Jan 21, 2026 | 1:30 pm
    Chloe Dao Houston t-shirt
    Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao
    From January 24- 31 Chloe Dao will open her personal design archives to mark 25 years with a rare boutique vault sale.

    For Houston fashion devotees, this is the kind of news that prompts a calendar alert and a group chat with the besties. Chloe Dao is celebrating 25 years in fashion by doing something she has never done before: opening the vault.

    From January 24 through January 31, the Chloe Dao boutique will host a 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, releasing pieces from Dao’s personal design archives alongside curated boutique items that have been held back for years. Once they are gone, they are gone for good.

    “This is not a typical sale; this is an anniversary moment,” Dao says. “It’s an intentional release, a moment of reflection and gratitude, and a way to make space for what’s next. Once these pieces are gone, they’re truly gone."

    For the first time ever, shoppers will be able to snag select designs from past collections and limited production runs, and Dao has confirmed she will be parting with some of her couture designs. Shoppers can expect more than 300 items, with more than half of the boutique included in the sale event.

    Chloe Dao design Select runway couture and past collection pieces headline Chloe Dao’s 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Event.Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao

    Everything in the anniversary sale will be discounted 65 percent or more. Fan favorites, including the Houston T-shirt and Aya scarf, will be priced at $15 to $20, down from $42 to $68. None of the released pieces will be reproduced or restocked.

    There is also a very personal moment behind this big event. Dao shared that she is planning for the future, including her eventual retirement in about 5 years, making this the right time for a shift.

    “It is bittersweet, and I’m still torn about letting go of some of my archive pieces. But a close friend stopped by the boutique this past Saturday and reminded me that I can always create more. That really stayed with me. I’ve missed designing for my store, and this sale feels like a reset — a chance to return to what I love most: designing eveningwear," Dao tells CultureMap. "The past six years, especially post-COVID, were very much about survival mode. Now, if I’m going to truly survive and thrive in today’s retail landscape, my focus is shifting back to my own line and less on curation.”

    Following her Project Runway Season Two win and decades of success, Dao says the milestone is also about gratitude for the city that supported her from the start.

    “Think of it as an archive release and a chance to own a piece of my history as I celebrate 25 years in fashion. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m so excited to share this moment, and this milestone, with you."

    25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, January 24 - January 31, Chloe Dao Boutique, 600 N Shepherd Dr #115, in M-K-T Heights.


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