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    Where to Shop in January

    Where to shop in Houston right now: 5 sales with can't-miss deals

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Jan 7, 2026 | 9:15 am

    Houston's savvy shoppers know the secret. January is the month when closets across the city get a glow-up without wrecking bank accounts. Everything from designer dresses, shoes, jewelry, and those must-have accessories are available at discounted prices. Yes, "no buy January" is having a social media moment, but shoppers should grant an exception for these local, very worth-it finds.

    To help make shopping smarter and faster, here's a round up of the Bayou City's best sales happening right now.

    Elizabeth Anthony
    Uptown is buzzing as Elizabeth Anthony hosts the Houston Designer sale featuring an extra 25 percent off already reduced prices. If your New Year's resolutions include a closet upgrade, take this sign sign to stock up on designer styles from Zimmerman, Ulla Johnson, Lela Rose, Lafayette 148, and more.

    Hunter Bell
    Houston shoppers are used to queuing up for Hunter Bell's annual warehouse sale, but this year, the fan-favorite designer decided to keep things digital. From January 15 through 20, the online-only sale offers up to 80 percent off all 2025 sale inventory. New styles will be added throughout the week, meaning repeat visits are a must. This sale is the perfect opportunity to snag Bell's signature statement pieces and bold prints sans the usual splurge.

    The Sale
    This beloved annual event brings together more than 50 of Houston’s top boutiques and has raised more than $2.5 million for pediatric cancer research since 2015. Presented by Houston Tri Delta Philanthropies, Inc., The Sale runs January 8 through 10 at Bayou City Event Center, with proceeds benefiting Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center.

    Expect discounted finds from Christy Lynn, Bering’s, The Avenue, Golden, J Landa Jewelry, Mirth, Tutu and Lilli, Woody’s Furs, and many more. This event is one-stop shopping with some serious feel-good energy. Full details and the complete vendor list are available here.

    Tootsies
    The River Oaks staple's annual Big Sale is happening both online and in-person with an extra 50 percent off all sale items. Yes, extra. It is their biggest sale of the year, and that extra discount means everything from shoes and handbags to jewelry and ready-to-wear styles are suddenly within reach.

    Tootsies

    Photo courtesy of Tootsies/Instagram

    There are shoes, handbags, and designer finds galore during Tootsies’ Big Sale, featuring an extra 50 percent off sale items.

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    SPRING FORWARD

    3 Houston designers unveil bold looks and colorful collections for spring

    Gabi De la Rosa
    Feb 16, 2026 | 3:30 pm
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    Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell
    Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

    Although the official start of spring is still a few weeks away, Houston designers have been busy creating their latest collections. Available now, these seasonal debuts feature bold designs, saturated colors, and an interplay between elegance and playful charm. In Houston, where dressing for the spring season is practically a sport, these statement skirts, flowing dresses, and eye-catching jewelry are not just wardrobe updates; they are a part of what makes the city come alive with seasonal style.

    Hunter Bell

    Houston designer Hunter Bell commemorates her 20th anniversary with a Spring 2026 debut that feels both celebratory and personal. She tapped fellow Houston creative, Isabel Wilson, for an exclusive painting for this collection. The painting isn't featured in just one print; its element are layered throughout the collection's key pieces.

    Alongside Hunter Bell's signature bold prints that feature floral motifs and bright spring colors, customers will also find hidden quotes woven into select pieces. They're inspired by the cities and spaces that have shaped the designer's two-decade journey. The brand will be celebrating its 20th anniversary all year long, making this launch the first of many to come.

    Hunter Bell Hidden quotes and signature floral prints define Hunter Bell’s anniversary collection, marking the first of several releases planned for the year.Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

    Christy Lynn Collection

    On the heels of opening her first boutique outside Houston in Healdsburg, California, Christy Lynn Lee unveils her Spring 2026 collection, Aurielle. Inspired by California, where she was married and began dreaming of launching her own brand, the collection channels California vibes filtered through Lee's romantic lens.

    Aurielle features warm hues alongside pops of color and doesn't stray from the hand-painted floral motifs that are the brand's cornerstone. In addition to flowing dresses, the new collection offers lightweight layering pieces and several two-piece sets that easily mix and match with other prints and silhouettes.

    Christy Lynn Spring 2026 Flowing dresses, lightweight layers, and mix-and-match sets highlight the romantic direction of Christy Lynn’s latest seasonal launch.Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn Collection

    Susana Vega

    Jewelry designer Susana Vega is once again moving her label forward with surprising materials and innovation in her latest collection, Soto. Known best for her elegant sculpted beadwork designs, Vega most recently launched her first collection of mixed metals and has now unveiled organic designs made from reclaimed cedar wood sourced from Petén, Guatemala.

    The Soto collection consists of earrings, ear cuffs, and bracelets, each hand-carved to preserve the integrity of the wood's grain. The pieces are then inlaid with either silver or gold elements and finished with beeswax for a lived-in, natural look.

    Susana Vega/Soto Hand-carved cedar earrings and cuffs are inlaid with silver or gold and finished with beeswax in Susana Vega’s newest collection.Photo courtesy of Susana Vega

    Hunter Bell

    Photo courtesy of Hunter Bell

    Hunter Bell celebrates 20 years with a Spring 2026 collection featuring exclusive artwork by Isabel Wislon woven throughout key pieces.

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