I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Is shirtless wonder Matthew McConaughey changing his image? Or did Dolce & Gabbana go too far?

By Sarah Rufca

Sep 2nd, 2010 at 3:19 PM

If Dolce and Gabbana wanted to present Matthew McConaughey in his natural state, they would have photographed him on Venice Beach, shirtless and preferably playing the bongos. But ...


HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT

No. 1 with a Bullet: Country superstar Miranda Lambert showcases Houstonian's unique jewelry line

By Clifford Pugh

Sep 2nd, 2010 at 1:05 PM

Houston's Bullet Girl sure gets around. InStyle magazine reports that country music sensation Miranda Lambert wore a Bullet Girl necklace crafted by Houston designer Jessica Meyer when ...


TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Houston Fashion Week is set: Project Runway winners & up-and-comers plan October catwalk debut

By Heather Staible

Sep 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 AM

Talk about making an entrance. After much chatter and speculation, Fashion Houston is set to unveil plans for five days of runway shows and parties Oct. 11-15 at ...


RETAIL THERAPY

The Wild West: New stores at CityCentre & Sugar Land heat up the shopping scene

By Heather Staible

Sep 1st, 2010 at 9:37 AM

Houston shoppers will always have The Galleria, but these days, it seems as though CityCentre is the place to eat, drink, shop and be merry. Yes, the mixed-use ...


RED CARPET ROLLERCOASTER

Dresses in limbo: David Peck waits to see if his creations will make the Emmy's

By Heather Staible

Aug 27th, 2010 at 2:21 PM

Of all the eyes glued to the red carpet at the Emmy’s Sunday, none will be keeping a closer watch than Houston designer David Peck. A last-minute ...


DESIGNING WOMAN

Carolina Herrera to make rare Houston appearance at Catwalk for a Cure

By Clifford Pugh

Aug 26th, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Catwalk for a Cure organizers are thrilled that top designer Carolina Herrera will make a rare Houston appearance at the luncheon and fashion show benefitting the Amschwand Sarcoma ...


TEAM SPIRIT IN T'S

Making quilts and lasting memories out of your favorite T-shirts

By Shelby Hodge

Aug 20th, 2010 at 3:46 PM

When Houstonian Patrick Ryan graduated from the University of Texas a few years ago, he had close to three dozen affinity T-shirts (many from his membership in Silver ...


SHELBY'S SOCIAL DIARY

No one knows how to Dress for Success like the Women of Wardrobe

By Shelby Hodge

Aug 19th, 2010 at 1:39 PM

What better way to beat the August heat than by taking a cool spin around the chic fashion aisles of Tootsies?  Just ask the 100 or so gals ...


ROAD TRIP

It's a snap as designers Shipley & Halmos photograph Houston shoppers

By Clifford Pugh

Aug 19th, 2010 at 8:45 AM

Instead of presenting their collection during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week next month, Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos decided to take an early road trip now. And like any good ...


NOT SO SWANKY

Hilary Swank insists she's a Payless type of girl: Million dollar dressing aside

By Caroline Gallay

Aug 18th, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Although she's a regular at fashion week and the veritable poster child for Calvin Klein, Hilary Swank's no fashion plate — iconic Oscar dress or no. The ...


BANKRUPTCY PREDICTED

A tight situation: Is American Apparel on its last leg?

By Clifford Pugh

Aug 18th, 2010 at 6:00 AM

When I needed to buy some pink tights to wear with my Bad Pants outfit last week, all the students at the Houston Community College fashion design program ...


RETAIL THERAPY

Before the tax-free frenzy, party and shop more civilized: Plus a Kate Spade shopping secret

By Heather Staible

Aug 17th, 2010 at 4:10 PM

If you’re still on the fence about the whole tax-free shopping extravaganza, mull over money saved versus infringed personal space at carefree fashion events leading up to ...


By Joseph Campana - September 2, 2010
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Crossing over to the other side: Big D offers a feast for your art eyes and foodie stomach

If Big “D” is for Dallas, then the little “a” that comes next is definitely for the “arts.” Or so it seemed on a quick weekend getaway to Houston’s ...

Fall For Fashion
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Style points: Why we fall for fashion any time of the year

By Clifford Pugh - September 1, 2010

In the fashion world, September is the most wonderful time of the year. After the long hot summer, there's a hint of fall in the air in the fashion ...

Eva Mendes & Carrie Underwood follow unlikely fashion designer Jay Godfrey — and you should too

By Heather Staible - August 23rd, 2010

Jay Godfrey’s celebrity clientele list reads like the Best Dressed issue of InStyle Magazine. Halle Berry, Eva Mendes, Carrie Underwood and Vanessa Hudgens are among his faithful fashion followers ...

By Heather Staible - August 4, 2010
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My dinner with Evelyn: Veggies from New York (by suitcase) and fashion showroom insight from Paris

Because of the amazing ridiculousness of my job, I find myself in random situations that balance the more mundane aspects of life like laundry, carpool and grocery shopping. I’ve ...

By Heather Staible - July 26, 2010
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Green is good at Moss and Mortar — Houston finally gets more eco options, trendy boutique style

It’s just not the grass that’s greener at the new Moss Boutique just off Westheimer. The clothes are too. And that’s a treat for Houston shoppers who ...


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