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.

RODEO RUNWAY

Western glam takes over as RodeoHouston fans dress to impress

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

Houstonians have dusted off their boots and rhinestones as the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is in full swing. Already one of the largest events in Texas, the crowds are continuing to grow. In 2025, more than 2.7 million people attended RodeoHouston, and this year the event is already on track for record-breaking numbers.

Livestock competitions, carnival rides, deep-fried food, and headlining concerts are the official reasons people come to the rodeo. Unofficially, however, people watching has become a sport all its own. The crowded walkways on RodeoHouston grounds transform into a Western-themed runway, where personal style is just as much of the experience as enjoying deep-fried Oreos or a Ferris wheel ride.

A wide range of outfits is always on display. Some attendees go all in with head-to-toe sequins, fringe on everything, and dramatically decorated hats. Others keep things casual with denim, boots, and graphic t-shirts, while groups of friends will often coordinate themed outfits for concert nights.

Rodeo Fashoin 2026 Emily Duran and Brylie Wagner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

No matter the style, there are two must-have accessories: cowboy hats and boots. Hats serve a dual purpose for both fashion and protection from the sun during daytime events. Boots are essential to rodeo style, but sometimes come with a painful learning curve.

Many attendees walk more than a mile from the parking lot to the grounds, and after exploring, they often add more than 20,000 steps. For those who did not properly break in their boots, the end of the day can involve blisters and a slow walk to the car, boots in hand.

“Rodeo fashion is so fun. My friends and I planned out outfits together, and we made sure we broke in our boots before tonight,” Teresa Delgado tells CultureMap. “When you are from Houston, you only make that mistake once.”

Rodeo Fashion 2026 Karson Graves, Reese, Lowery, Mackenzie Lewis, Natalie Doyle, Brandi Hunger, and Jenna Faulkner.Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Some days have them whether it's official or it's an unspoken trend. When Megan Moroney took the stage, pink was the color of the concert, inspired by Moroney's album Cloud 9. Nearly 70,000 attendees filled the stadium in everything from flouncy pink ruffled outfits to bright neon boots and hats.

“We have really been looking forward to this concert,” said Ashley Little from Cypress. “I didn't think too much about my outfit at first, but my daughter wanted to coordinate, so here we are wearing pink together.”

Between carnival rides, mutton busting, and nightly concerts, the rodeo has plenty to see, but some of the most memorable moments are stopping to notice that fashion is just another part of the show.

Photo by Gabi De la Rosa

Brooke Jones, Kiala Cardenas, Brittany Ruggeri, and Franschesca Jones.

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