Houston's Best Dressed

Houston's Best Dressed revealed, setting off a wild night of champagne partying for stunning fashionistas

The celebrations went on into the night following the Wednesday evening announcement of the Houston Chronicle's 2015 Best Dressed honorees, a celebration fueled pre-reveal with loads of bubbly and fashion excitement in the couture salon of Neiman Marcus.

Hall of Fame honoree Cynthia Petrello and hubby Tony teamed up with second time honorees Carol Linn, and her esposoMike Linn, and Gracie Cavnar, on the arm of hubby Bob, for a VIP table at the packed-to-the-rafters Brasserie 19.

First-time honoree Ali Fields with hubby Jay and her in-laws, Linda and Jerry Fields, headed to Fuad's with an entourage that included CultureMap's Meredith Riddle Chastang and Patrick Chastang, Estela Cockrell, Lisa and Josh Oren and Monica and Curtis Bickers.

This is the one night of the year when "dressed to kill" is a fashionista must.

Rounding out the partying throng — some headed home to celebrate, others out on the town — were Hall of Fame honoree Kelli Cohen Fein, second time honoree Gina Gaston Ellie and making Best Dressed ranks for the first time Denise Bush Bahr, Kristy Bradshaw, Katie Brass and Duyen Huynh Nguyen.

The announcement was a glam prelude to the Best Dressed Luncheon and Neiman Marcus Fashion Presentation benefiting the March of Dimes, set for March 26 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. Neiman Marcus is bringing in talented designerJason Wu. Luncheon chair Rosemary Schatzman, Houston Chronicle chairman Jack Sweeney and Neiman's GM Bob Devlin joined in the program.

This is the one night of the year when "dressed to kill" is a fashionista must. Among those stepping up to the plate in style were Best Dressed Hall of Famers Diane Lokey Farb, Dancie Ware, Phoebe Tudor, Courtney Hill Fertitta, Anita Smith and Becca Cason Thrash, looking smashing with her new short crop compliments of Ceron, who was there as dapper as ever in chic suit and bow tie.

Other femmes fantasticos cutting striking silhouettes in the gathering of some 200 were Alex Blair, Lisa Holthouse, Isabel David, Claire Cormier-Thielke, Nidhika Mehta and Phyllis Williams.

The party was not without a handsome collection of gents that included Mario Ellie, Mark Sullivan, Jason Fertitta, Cornell Williams, David Wuthrich, Mike Linn, Michael Pearce and Alex Martinez.

Best Dressed honorees, back row, from left, Kelli Cohen Fein, Denise Bush Bahr, Kristy Bradshaw, Katie Brass, Gracie Cavnar and, front row from left, Ali Fields, Cynthia Petrello, Duyen Nguyen, Gina Gaston and Carol Linn.

Photo by Michelle Watson Catchlight Group

Best Dressed honorees, back row, from left, Kelli Cohen Fein, Denise Bush Bahr, Kristy Bradshaw, Katie Brass, Gracie Cavnar and, front row from left, Ali Fields, Cynthia Petrello, Duyen Nguyen, Gina Gaston and Carol Linn.

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Houston doctors showcase creativity at impactful Arts of Healing gala

Photo by Jacob Power

Mina Tabatabai, DDS, Laila Tabatabai, MD, Dalia Moghazy, MD, Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, Sarah Kazzaz, MD, and Abida Hasan, MD.

Houston’s medical community became an artistic collective for The Arts of Healing on November 9, a night of creativity with flair and purpose at the Post Oak Hotel. A record-breaking crowd of more than 500 supporters united to celebrate and fundraise for a cause that champions healing through creativity. The star-studded lineup featured 15 physician-cum-artists who traded lab coats for paintbrushes, sculpting tools, and cameras to create original artworks displayed around the ballroom, draped and uplit in a way that brought a gallery-esque charm to the evening.

This crew proves that talent knows no bounds. Doctors who participated were Brinda Chellappan, Meshann Fitzgerald, Terrance Wadley, Jean-Paul LeFave, Mark Dannenbaum, Dean Moore, Jose-Miguel Yamal, Lauren Langford, Isaac Raijman, Amita Bhalla, Brandon Goodwin, Ed Hirt, Anson Koshy, Dalia Moghazy, Shetal Amin, and Cindy Williams.

Chairs Dr. Tarek Fakhouri and Dr. Hoda Sana and Dr. Randy and Robie Stenoien could not have been prouder as the proceeds soared to more than $550,000 — a new record. Founders Dr. Isaac and Lori Raijman expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the remarkable success.

“Art has proven beneficial in medical and clinical settings — not only to patients, who experience greater healing, but also to the physicians and nurses,” executive director Kristen Collins said.

The funds raised will support several initiatives, including a summer art series led by physicians for children and a four-day summer camp hosted with The Sunshine Kids Foundation for young cancer patients, providing a creative escape during their arduous treatments.

Guests participated in a Valobra raffle, hoping to win a stunning, handmade 18-karat yellow gold necklace, and a wine pull organized by Alexis Rosales proved equally popular. Silent auction chairs Courtney McKinney and Ally Ehrman secured a lovely array of items, spurring guests to bid often. The live auction drew an emotional high note when a piece by Nova, a young cancer patient who recently passed, was offered alongside artwork by the physicians themselves, creating a poignant moment for attendees.

When the live auction concluded, the Dry Water Band amped up the energy, filling the elegant black, white, and gold dance floor until the night’s close.

Spotted in the crowd were Sarah Collins, Michele and Youval Meicler, Betsy and Jimmy Montgomery, Courtney Harmon, Chelsea Collmer, Kristen Cannon, Cathleen and Michael Fishel, Lindsay and Michael Dragos, Bobbie Baker, Stephanie Wilcox, Rachele Goetz Ortega, Fady Armanious, Bethany Buchanan, Courtney Haas, Derrick Shore, Dr. Rachel Ellsworth andDr. Warren Ellsworth, Vanessa and Chuck Ames, Josh and Trisha Weisman, Dr. Frank Lim, Dr. Vinaya Rednam, andDr. Berry Fairchild.

Photo by Jacob Power

Mina Tabatabai, DDS, Laila Tabatabai, MD, Dalia Moghazy, MD, Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, Sarah Kazzaz, MD, and Abida Hasan, MD.

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