sip, shop, repeat

Reagan Bregman and Astros reporter Julia Morales host sizzling summer sip and shop event for charity

Sip and Shop with Reagan Bregman and Julia Morales.

Photo courtesy of Reagan Bregman

Attention shoppers: Two high-profile female celebs are hosting an event that pairs to everyone's fave pursuits: shopping and light day drinking.

CultureMap lifestyle columnist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Reagan Bregman and her friend Julia Morales — beloved Houston Astros reporter — will host their first Midsummer Sip and Shop pop-up at Georgia James' buzzy rooftop patio lounge from noon to 3 pm Thursday, July 6.

General admission is $5; RSVP here.

Now, for the “sip” part: guests can expect craft cocktails, wine, and some signature appetizers — including a Breggy Bomb tidbit. (Breggy Bomb is the spice and sauce company founded by Reagan's husband Alex, a gentleman who's very, very good at baseball.) Not to be preachy, but given the heat, we suggest hydrating as you sip those adult beverages.

Julia Morales Clark will co-host the event and provide winnable swag. Photo courtesy of Julia Morales Clark

And for the “shop” fun: Shoppers can look forward to what Bregman calls an array of predominantly women-owned small businesses of the Houston area. Think apparel, accessories, skincare, and even cookies, chocolate and more. As for the apparel, Bregman's athleisure line Exiza will be stylishly represented, natch.

As if savvy sippers and shoppers needed anything else, a portion of the event proceeds will benefit two worthy charities: Bregman Cares, the nonprofit Alex and Reagan to raise funds and awareness for autism and those in need in general; and Houston Pets Alive!, which works tirelessly to save animals' lives by preventing them entering kill shelters.

Here's a rundown of just some of the participants:

Exiza
Julia Morales baseball
• SkinCeuticals SkinLab by Dr. Roth
• Lele Sadoughi
• Golden Thread
• Saturday Silks
• KB Design
• Transparent Sunglasses
• XLabel Apparel
• Katie Kime
• Kind Collective
• Winfield’s Chocolate Bar

Oh, and like any good shopping event, prizes await. Get ready to raffle for:

• 2 Georgia James dinners (for two)
• 2 $25 gift cards from Julia Morales’ baseball
• 2 pairs of Astros tickets
• $100 Exiza gift card
• 1 weeknight stay at Hotel Lulu + dinner at Lulu’s for two
• 2 signed Astros balls

“I love local businesses and Houston is filled with so many incredible woman-owned brands,” Bregman tells CultureMap. “Julia and I wanted to get everyone together for a fun event. It's even better that we are able to do it in support of our true passions: Bregman Cares and Houston Pets Alive.

“Overall, it's going to be a great time with some truly incredible women. My brand, Exiza, will be there and honestly, I can't wait to shop at all of the other vendors myself!”

VIP access ($20) from noon to 1 pm is already sold out, but general admission is still available at a mere $5 for this grand-slam shopping fest.

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The Reagan Bregman and Julia Morales Midsummer Sip and Shop runs from noon to 3 pm at the Georgia James rooftop (3503 W. Dallas St.) RSVP here.

UNIFORM UTOPIA

Luxury scrubs brand FIGS opens first Texas location in Rice Village

Photo courtesy of FIGS

FIGS will open its new Rice Village Community Hub on December 6.

Healthcare apparel company FIGS is opening its first brick-and-mortar store in Texas with a new Community Hub in Rice Village. The retail space is designed to serve both as a store and a gathering spot for the city's healthcare community.

The Rice Village location opens this Saturday, December 6, with a public grand opening event on December 13 from 6 to 8 pm featuring giveaways, music, food, and drinks from local vendors. Joining outposts in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and New York City, the Houston location is the fourth Community Hub for the company and the only location in the South.

The store will carry the full range of FIGS products, including scrubwear, loungewear, and accessories. It will also host events and programming focused on healthcare topics, offering visitors opportunities to meet and share experiences.

At the new FIGS boutique, shoppers will find the Color Clinic, offering scrubwear in core colors with rotating seasonal options. The store also has a Customization Station, which provides embroidery for names, titles, practice or hospital logos, and local icon options available only at Community Hubs. Personalization is also available for scrub caps, outerwear, and accessories.

FiGS The new FIGS store will offer a Color Clinic and Customization Station to let shoppers personalize their FIGS uniforms. Photo courtesy of FIGS/Instagram

The brand, founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, is known for fashion-forward medical uniforms made from a proprietary fabric with four-way stretch, antimicrobial technology, moisture-wicking, and wrinkle resistance. Hasson and Spear began selling directly to healthcare workers in Los Angeles-area hospital parking lots before growing their presence as an online retailer.

CEO and co-founder Trina Spear believes Rice Village was the perfect choice due to its proximity to the Texas Medical Center. She said the company wanted a space that supports Houston healthcare professionals and gives them a place to shop and connect.

"Houston is home to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, and we are honored to bring a FIGS Community Hub to this city. This space is designed to serve and celebrate Houston healthcare professionals," said Spear. "Our Community Hubs create opportunities for customers to not only shop in a way that never previously existed, but to connect with each other and with FIGS on a deeper level."

FIGS Community Hub, 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130, 77005

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