Fashion collab

Nordstrom fêtes Disney's 100th with special collection in limited stores, including Houston

Nordstrom is throwing Disney a birthday party. The two brands have teamed up on limited-edition gifts, merch, and collectibles for Disney's 100th anniversary. And lucky Houston is one of the select locations in the world getting the collection.

From November 8 to January 8, 2024, shoppers at Nordstrom in The Woodlands Mall can get their hands on Disney100 collectibles, unique gifts, and only-at-Nordstrom collaborations in celebration of Disney's 100th anniversary.

Items from the magical world of Disney include men's and women's designer apparel, gifts for home and pet, fun stuff for kids and toys, entertainment and games, stocking stuffers, beauty supplies, collectables, and more.

Disney100 Nordstrom Little Beast Mickey Mouse pet bodysuit, $50Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

“This holiday season our customers can immerse themselves into the world and wonder of Disney100 and bring their favorite characters home,” says Nordstrom executive Olivia Kim in a statement. “Disney has created this universe of characters that are loved from generation to generation, and I’m excited to bring the brand and characters to life at Nordstrom. I’ve always been a fan of the nostalgia of Disney, and I can’t wait for customers to experience that and the joy of this collection.”

Fans can look for brands including Little Beast, Super Smalls, Baublebar, Samii Ryan, Junkfood, Stoney Clover Lane, Barefoot Dreams, Chewy, Bones Coffee, Homesick, Lego, Mattel, Hanna Andersson, and many more. The collaboration also includes exclusive products from emerging brandslike Wahine, Connor McKnight, Noon Goons, Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, Stockholm Surfboard Club, and Sky High Farm Workwear.

Pets aren't left out of the fun with merch from Little Beast; and Little Mermaid fans will want to be part of the world of Marshall Columbia.

Disney Nordstrom Chopova Lowena Disney pleated skirt, $1,020.Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

The limited-time collection is available online and in just 26 select brick-and-mortar stores beginning November 8, throughout the holiday shopping season. For the complete collection and pricing information, visit the website.

Photo courtesy of Nordstrom

Marshall Columbia plush "Little Mermaid" shoulder bagbag, $350.

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Save the date

Houston’s premier bridal showcase returns with latest tips and trends

Photo by Anthony Rathbun

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Brides- and grooms-to-be should make their own save-the-dates for January 11 and 12, 2025. That’s when the 41st Bridal Extravaganza Show returns to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The largest bridal planning showcase in the U.S., the event helps attendees plan the perfect big day.

More than 225 vendors will be on hand, ready to talk about the latest tips and trends in everything from cakes to flowers to dresses and beyond. Expect cake samples, décor and flower ideas, multiple fashion shows, Instagram walls for selfies, prizes, presentations on the latest bridal fashion and trends, and entertainment from Houston’s top wedding professionals.

New for 2025 is an added focus on destination weddings. more than 10 vendors specializing in both destination weddings and honeymoon arrangements will be in attendance.

Bridal Party Gifts premieres its new, two-sided, suede “Bride to Be” glitter sash, and LWx Custom Hats showcases a traveling hat bar, where the hatter will be on hand for demonstrations and guests can create custom hats for all their wedding events.

Among the many other new vendors are The Painted Bridal Bouquet, with an artist on hand to demonstrate how they turn a bride’s bouquet into a custom artwork, creating a one-of-a-kind keepsake, and Unlikely Designs, helmed by Houston-based bridal gown designer Watina Lee, who is launching the "The Affirmation Collection" at the show.

A full listing of vendors and planned events is available on the show’s website.

Attendees will leave the event with a digital list of all of their favorite vendors with the BrideScan app, allowing engaged couples to connect with wedding professionals via a QR code.

The first 100 VIP Brides also receive signature swag bags with complimentary gifts from sponsors and vendors. VIP tickets offer attendees early entry, special prizes, a $200 gift credit to SymbolizeIt photo website, the latest issue of Texas Weddings Magazine, and many additional secret surprises.

Tickets are available online. General admission tickets are $15 online and $25 at the door for adults, and children aged 5-12 are $5. VIP single admission is $35, or a VIP package for one Bride or Groom plus three guests is $99. Show hours are 11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, January 11 and 12-5 pm on Sunday, January 12.

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