100 Best Shops

The 34 Best Clothing Stores and Boutiques in Houston Right Now

Wander in post-brunch and try to leave empty-handed. It’s nearly impossible, even—especially—when you’re not looking.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux, Noah Nofz, and Najla Brown

Bridal Trends

Wedding Dreams 2018: For the Boho Bride

Unusual textures and rich, deep colors are the newest trends for the bohemian boss.

10/19/2017 By Jamie Smith

Beta Testing

Retail Disruptor b8ta Opens in The Galleria This Week

With space for products from smaller makers and no pushy salespeople, one store is changing the way people purchase new tech.

10/17/2017 By Jamie Smith

Store Report

Where to Find Bold Clothes for Confident Dressers: Melodrama Boutique

“There should be a story to tell in your closet,” says Melodrama owner Jackie Adams.

09/26/2017 By Jamie Smith

Relationships

When You Get Divorced, You Need a Divorced Best Friend

Only someone who has been there can really understand what you're going through.

09/22/2017 By Jamie Smith

Store Report

Where to Find Pint-Sized Southern Charm: Sweet Bambini

Sweet Bambini is a rare gem—an upscale, family-owned child and baby boutique in a neighborhood known for chains.

09/11/2017 By Jamie Smith

Retail

Where to Find Your Childhood Toy Icons: Super Happy Incredible Toys

A mix between an estate sale and an antiques store, Super Happy Incredible Toys offers customers the opportunity to re-live their happiest childhood memories.

08/23/2017 By Jamie Smith

Talkin' Shop

Where to Find Your Weekend Wardrobe: Emerson Rose

This Heights shop nails the laid-back, flirty vibe encapsulated in the classic movie Dazed and Confused.

08/14/2017 By Jamie Smith

5 to Try

Food Meets Fashion with Local Restaurant Swag

Why rep your college when you can rep your lunch?

08/08/2017 By Jamie Smith

Retail

Where to Find 50 Shades of Naughty: Darling Way

Think sexy little things, without all the shame.

08/01/2017 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Heather Chapman

Houston's updo expert on her favorite hair trends and the best tools for a flawless blowout.

10/17/2016 By Jamie Smith

Reppin' Houston

Shop Local In Your Underwear

Five Houston-based online stores you should be stalking right now.

08/30/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Lauren Gayden

The performing arts insider on where to score curve-hugging cocktail dresses and who makes the best frosé.

08/23/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Gabriel Silva

The up-and-coming actor on confidence, his clothing line and his one outfit must-have.

07/13/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Henry Richardson

The mind (and blue eyes) behind DEFINE talks about his style and workout philosophies and the new athletic brand he loves.

06/20/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Lea McKinney Tcholakian

Fashion is just another canvas for this effervescent artist.

05/25/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Chris Brown

Houston's new city controller on where to make a fiscally sound suit purchase.

04/12/2016 By Jamie Smith

Retail

Where to Live Out Your Embroidered Boho Dreams: Johnny Was

Because yes, you do need a fringed floral kimono.

04/11/2016 By Jamie Smith

The Look

Houston Style Setter: Georgeta Teodorescu

The Romanian-born marketing powerhouse on keeping it fresh on those long international flights and how she uses her wardrobe to win business.

03/31/2016 By Jamie Smith

Local Shops

Where to Find Latin Art in the Heart of Montrose: Corazon

This unassuming shop shines with the vivid colors, textiles, and images of folk art from Central and South America.

03/22/2016 By Jamie Smith