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For the first time in my life, I have purchased a hat. This may seem odd, but Houston was never a “hat” town. However, after picture after picture of casually elegant warm weather ensembles avec chapeau, I could no longer resist. To the J. Crew hat section we go! I can see how I might [...]

The other day my BFF from college, who lives all the way up in Chicago and far, far too far away from Houston, told me she was looking for a dress for another mutual friend’s small, very intimate evening wedding. Oh, and it also needs to work for a Bar Mitzvah luncheon. Then we lamented [...]

Every now and then a random stroll through etsy uncovers a hidden gem. In this case, I stumbled upon the fantastic MichelleKlare and all her gorgeous, structured leather jewelry pieces. A long time fan of everything statement necklace, her stunning black leather woven necklace all but reached out through the screen and slapped me. Her [...]

In the continuing theme for me this fall of “ALL LEATHER ALL THE TIME”, I am really smitten with the gorgeous leather and leather-trimmed dresses that are out. Who doesn’t want to feel like a Bond girl? (The good ones that end up in bed with Daniel Craig. Not the ones that get thrown from [...]

I can’t help it. Whenever I see lips I immediately think of The Rolling Stones and all their rocker vibe. And I dig it. But I also dig a more feminine interpretation of a good lip print – a little flirty, a little kicky, a little fun. I love a classic silhouette, but mixing it [...]

I double dog dare you to stroll into any store right now and NOT find a pair of leather or faux leather leggings on the sales floor. Want to know why? Because THEY ARE AMAZING, THAT’S WHY. Now, if your brain is putting the kybosh on this idea because it seems too “rocker” or too [...]

Oh, fashion. There are times where you take yourself so seriously. It’s so nice to see a tremendously fun trend hitting the stores for fall right now: the bold graphic sweater or sweatshirt. Cartoonish graphics, clip art inspired images, oversized pictures. It’s kitschy and full of personality that lets us not take fall all that [...]

I have been on a quest. For over a year I have been looking for the perfect slouchy t-shirt. It may seem like a silly thing to prioritize, but don’t discount the value of a fantastic t-shirt. It is a core piece for my closet, the ultimate luxury basic and I wear it year-round with [...]

It’s no secret I have a thing for storied pieces, and I can think of no greater piece in a personal collection that exemplifies a story than a charm bracelet. It’s a visual representation of your story – your life. It’s milestones and memories; a gift built by you and for you and, ultimately, something [...]

There are certain pieces that should be in everyone’s collection. The perfect denim shirt falls squarely in this category. It is, without a doubt, one of the great workhorses in your closet and completely seasonless. (Doubt me? Use it as a swim cover-up.) This is one of the best I’ve seen – and it’s on [...]